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JANUARY 1st,

1867.

Co ni tnc u cement ol* Fourteenth Volume

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Puhllithed Every Saturday.

The title of our journal is a truthful expression
of its character.

It affords a class of progressive information to
the Miners, Mechanics and Professional Men of the
Pacific Coast, which cannot be derived from books,
or other publications.

Each Volume comprises, in reality, a book of
new intelligence and facta relating to Mining,
Mechanism, Metallurgy, Science and Art, devel-
oped by our rich and peculiar resources, and iden-
tical with our own industry and history.

By the encouragement of intelligent economy
in laboe and gold-saving, we shall make the
Pkess a source of individual profit to its pat-
rons, as well as a public benefit to every local
community in which it circulates.

The prospects of our journal are now brighter
than at any former period. Our facilities for fur-
nishing a valuable paper are constantly in-
creasing.

Editorial Expression* :

Following are some of the many opinions gen-
erously expressed by our neighbors :

Mining and Scientific Press. — The paper whose Dame

we have just written, ranks among the leading scientific

journals ol the world. On mining matters it. certainly haa

ao equal, and more than all other causes combined, it has

advanced tho iuterests of the quartz miners of the Pacific

Coast. Its editors are men of thorough education and

largo practical experience, and its list of contributors em-

b' ces many names distinguished in the various fields of

intific exploration and mechanical invention. The Min-

and Scient:fio Press ought to circulate universally

ong intelligent Califoruians, to whom we most cordially

nmcud it, and its traveling agent, 0. P. Trucsdell, who

now canvassing this city and county, and will shortly

jit other counties in the southern part of the Stato, in

i interest. — [Stockton Daily Independent, Sept.,1868.

"SuuTinRETS," and " Our Lady Correspondent, " of the

ining Press, have each contributed an interesting article

n Mines and Mining in Amador county. Hope they will

eep up the fire. One of our subscribers complains that

■' Sulphuret" fell into an error, in stating that the sul

phurets of the middle or Jacksou range are richer than

those on the upper or Pine Grove. He thinks it is just the

reverse. — [Amador Ledger.

Volume Twelfth. — The Mining and Scientific Press
with itB last issue, commenced its twelfth volume. Sioce
Dewey & Co. have " hold the ribbons " its gait has been
rapid toward a perfect journal. Its appearance evidences
Its prosperity, hut doubtless, like some of the rest of us,
it can stand increased encouragement. Let such be given,
and, our word for it, volume thirteen will acknowledge
receipt.— [Golden Era.

We receive, regularly as clock work, this exceedingly
valuable and interesting journal. — [Napa Reporter.

A VALUABLE AND USEFUL JOURNAL-ESTABLISHED IN 1860.
^^^s-r~r~r^ W. B. EWE rT^^^-^-^.

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Mining and Scientific Press. — Wo received a visit a few
days since, from Mr, Wood, agent for the Mining and Sci-
entific Press, who is now cauvassiug this county for sub-
scribers to that valuable journal. The Press is invaluable
to miners and mechanics, beipg the only journal of any
importance on the coast entirely devoted to their inter-
ests.— [Mountain Messenger.

Subscribe for it.— The large, illustrated sixty-four col-
umn weekly newspaper — the Sau Francisco Mining and
Scientific Press — should be taken by every miner, pros
pec tor, and intelligent citizen throughout Colorado, as it
gives a mint of most useful information to be gained no
other way, on mining matters generally. — [Rocky Mouu
tain News.

Tho publishers Intend to make it the " Scientific Amer-
ican" of the Pacific Coast. Every miuer should have "a
copy of it in his cabiJ, for it will be filled with uso.ful in-
formation io tho pick aud snovel fraternity. — [trinity
Journal.

It contains correspondence from different sections, giv-
ing accouots of new discoveries In gold, silver and cop-
per, and should bo taken by every person that wishes to
keep well posted on the developments ol our State and the
Territories. — [Mountain Messenger .^

The Mining Press is particularly the miners' journal,
and is doing more for the solid interests of tho State than
any other, by enabling its readers to unlock the mines of
untold wealth which lie waste around ihem.— [Mountain
Messenger,

The public should support the enterprise of the Mining
Pekss, one of the best papers in the Stato, by a liberal
patronage, as it is only by a system of legitimate reports
that our mines can bo favorably brought before men Oi
capital below. — [Calaveras Chronicle. ,

It ombraces one of the finest fields in the world, and
seems to improve it. * * * It will bo second to no
scientific record now published on this continent.— [Los
Angeles News.

Under the management of Messrs. Dewey & Co., the
Prebs has been much improved in every respect. * * It
deserves a liberal support. — [Virginia Union.

With tho last number is au index to the whole volume,
most useful and valuable to those who keep flics of that
paper. — [Shasta Courier,

Prof. J. D. Whitney's address on Mining, is given en
tire. * * * We preserve the Press, aud would like to
haveafull file.— Wapa Reporter.

Toe Press is a large, sixteen page paper, and is truly u
valuable assistant to the mining Interests of the Pacific
Coast — [>jye County News.

We can give our testimony that it is always replotc with
useful and valuablo information to minors and mechanics.
[Placer Herald.

Those who would have a good paper of this character
should subscribe now,— [Marysville Appeal.

-[Humboldt Register

A good paper for this country.-
Na.

A neat and useful journal. One of the most presentable
and useful in the State. — [Sunday Mercury.

Such a journal has been needed on the Pacific Coast. The
Press fills the bill. — [Reese River Reveille.

A splendid paper, and should have a good list of sub
scribers in prosperous Grass Valley. — [G. V. National.

Interesting and Important to miners and Mountain men.
[Butte Record.

Friends pleased with our efforts In the publication of the
Press can render ns essential aid by furnishing correspon-
dence and all important information which may come under
their observation, and by calling tho attention of their
neighbors to the commendable features of the paper; the
appreciation of which favors will be duly manifested by
the constant improvement of our journal.

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Messrs. DEWEY & CO.

Take occasion to call your attention to the
following rules, regulations and suggestions
relative to the obtaining of LETTERS PAT-
ENT of the United States :

Self-Evident Facts.

Having had large experience, and gratifying
success with the great variety of cases emanating
on this coast, we feel confident of our abilities to
assist inventors in patenting their inventions, sav-
ing them from vexatious delays, and from receiving
worthless papers by reason of imperfect prepar-
ation of their claims before being 6ent to the
Patent Office.

The branch of Patent Law is of itself a spe-
ciality of legal jurisprudence ; or, as Mr Phil-
lips, an eminent Patent lawyer, justly remarked :
" The metaphysics of the law."

In early days but little preparation was needed,
or but ordinary skill required to obtain a patent ;
but now, by reason of the multiplicity of inven-
tions, and the numerous acts of Congress, found
necessary to protect the inventor while the patent
lasts, and to do justice to the people after it ex-
pires, the utmost care and skill are requisite in
managing cases and obtaining a patent that will
be of real value to the Patentee, and stand the
test of passing through the legal ordeal of an in-
fringement suit.

The general practice of the Patent office regard-
ing the examination or issue of Letters Patent for
inventions has not been materially changed for
many years, yet there have been amendments added
to the laws of 1861, 1863 and 1866, and which
it is necessary for all parties managing an appli-
cation to be conversant with. Old inventors in-
variably advise the employment of none but ngentB
of responsibility and experience. As agents with
such qualifications, we solicit your patronage.

Confidential Advice.

Those who have made inventions and desire to
consult with us respecting the same, are cordially
invited to do so. We shall be happy to see them
in person at our office, or to advise them by mail,
or through the Mining and Scientific Pbess.
In all cases they may expect from us an honest
opinion. For these consultations, opinion and ad-
vice we make no charge. A pen-and-ink sketch
and description of the invention should be sent
together with a stamp for return postage. Write
plain, do not use pencil or pale ink ; be brief.

Remember all business committed to our care,
and all consultations, are kept by us secret and
strictly confidential. Our permanent business in-
terests demand, as it were, a sacred compliance
with our obligations as solicitors, and in reference
to our 6trict fidelity in this respect we refer to one
and all of the hundreds of inventors and patentees
on this coast who have patronized us.

Letters Patent.

A patent is an open letter, embodying all the
language of an inventor or his agent, contained in
the specification, without alteration, and is granted
to citizens of the United States, or those who have
declared their intention of becoming such, and is
signed by the Secretary of the Interior and the
Commissioner of Patents, with the seal of the
Patent Office affixed. Its jurisdiction is for the
whole United States, for the term of seventeen
years.

A patent right is personal property, and is as-
signable, but cannot be seized and sold on execu-
tion.

What Claims can be Patented ?

A knowledge of Ancient and Modern Mechan-
ics and familiarity with American and Foreign
patent issues and rejections, enables us to determine
in a measure in all cases .what can be pat-
ented, and how much can be claimed as now and
novel, and be covered by Letters Patent. This is
one of tho most difficult questions encountered by
both old and new inventors — one in which an ex-
perienced counsel is of great service — and yet it
can never be positively determined except by pre-
senting a formal application for a patent to the
Government, embracing a petition, specification,
mode], duplicate drawings and payment of the first
government fees.

Steps Necessary to Procure a
Patent.

The first thing required is a model, if your in-
vention can be represented by one. It is not only
immediately necessary in preparing the papers, but
the law demands that the inventor 6nall, in all

cases, furnish a model, which must not exceed
twelve inches in any of its dimensions. A less
size model will answer when more convenient. It
should be neatly made, and of hard wood or metal,
or both, varnished or painted; the name of the
inventor should be engraved or painted on it in a
permanent manner.

"When the invention consists of an improvement
on some known machine, a full working model of
the whole will not be necessary. It should be suf-
ficiently perfect, however, to show, with clearness,
the nature and operation of the invention.

As soon as the model is ready, it should be care-
fully boxed and shipped by express, or otherwise,
to our address, namely: DEWEY & CO., Mining
and Scientific Press, San Francisco. Prepa}' ex-
penses and send express receipt to us by mail.

A full description mu6t also be sent with the
model, embodying all the ideas of the inventor re-
specting the improvement.

Simultaneously with the model, the inventor
should send us the first installment of the Govern-
ment fee, fifteen dollars. The money may be for-
warded either by express with the model, or by
mail. The safest way to remit is by draft on San
Francisco, payable to our order. Always send a
letter with the model, and also the remittance, stat-
ing the name and address of the sender. On the
receipt of the model and Government first fee of
$15 in currency, the case is duly registered on our
books, and the application proceeded with as fast
as possible. When the documents are ready we
send, them to the inventor by mail, for his exami-
nation, signature and affidavit, with a letter of in-
struction, etc. Our fee for preparing the case is
then due and will be called for. The case will
then be presented to the Patent Office, and as soon
as the patent is ordered to be issued the Govern-
ment last fee of $20 in currency will be required.
The law states that every patent shall be dated as of
a day not later than six months after the time at
which it was passed and allowed, and notice thereof
sent to the applicant or his agent. And if the final
fee for such patent be not paid within the said six
months, the patent shall be withheld, and the inven-
tion therein described shall become public property
as against the applicant therefor.

Inventors who do business with us will be noti-
fied of the state of their application in the Patent
Office, when it is possible for us to do so. We do
not require the personal attendance of the inventor,
unless it is one of great complication, as the busi-
ness can be well done by correspondence.

When the invention consists of a new article of
manufacture, a medicine, or a new composition,
samples of the separate ingredients, sufficient to
make the experiment, and also of the manufactured
article itself must be furnished, with full descrip-
tion of the entire preparation.

The average time required to procure a patent,
when the case is conducted at our agency, is three
months. We frequently get them through in less
time ; but in other cases, owing to delay on the
part of Government officials, the period is some-
times extended to four or five months, and even
more. We make a special point to advance our
cases as rapidly as possible.

Saving of Time.

In urgent cases for an immediate patent, per-
sons can deposit the amount of the last fees with
us, in San Francisco, and have our Washington
agent procure the issue of the papers as soon as
granted, saving the two or three months time which
would otherwise be required for the inventor to re-
ceive notice and then forward the money. Money
advances for this purpose will be returned, should
the application be rejected. By adopting this
course, we are enabled, with our other advantages,
to secure the receipt of patent papers to inventors
on this Coast, at least four or five months sooner
than can be done through agents in the East, with-
out the applicant going to the hazardous expense
of sending on the last fee before it is known
whether the patent will be granted.

Expense of Applyingfor Patent

The Government fee, on filing an application
for a patent in the United States, is fifteen dollars ;
and if the patent is allowed, twenty dollars addi-
tional is required. If rejected, the first fee of fif-
teen dollars is all that is demanded. English,
French, Austrian, Prussian, Spanish, and invent-
ors of every nationality, may now obtain patents
in the United States upon the same terms as our
citizens. The only discrimination made is against
subjects of governments that discriminate against
the inhabitants of the United States.

To the foregoing official fees must be added fees
for preparing the various documents and expense of
drawings. Our charge for preparing a case, pre-
senting it to the Government, and attending to all
business connected with it, varies from $20 to $40.

Following is the list of Government fees :

On every caveat $in

On every application for a potent, for seventeen years. .. 15
On every application for a design, for 3y'rs and 6 mos.... 10

On every application for a design, for seven years 16

On every application for a design, for fourteen years 30

On issuing each original patent 20

On filing a disclaimer 10

On every application for are-issue 30

On every additional patent granted on a re-issue 30

On every application for an extension 50

On the grant of every extension 50

On appeal to the Exaininers-in-Chief 10

On appeal to the Commissioner from Examiners-in-chief 20
On every appeal to the Judges of Circuit Court, D. C. . . . 25

Caveats.

A caveat is a description of the invention designed
to be patented, lodged in the Patent Office before
the patent is applied for, and while the inventor is
perfecting his design. When -properly made, it
operates as a bar to applications respecting the
same invention from any other quarter ; but when
improperly done, it is inoperative by reason of
such defect. The Patent Office always returns a
receipt for caveat papers with a copy of the laws gov-
erning the same, but does not seek to point out its
incorrectness, unless there be some glaring defect.

If worth filing at all, these cases should be pre-
pared with very great care and caution.

One inventor on this Coast, who had filed a
caveat by an attorney, was, sometime afterward,
surprised to find that his invention, which was a
very important one, had been patented and was
being brought out by an eastern company with a
capital of more than a million of dollars. Upon
inquiring at the Patent Office, he was informed
that his caveat was inoperative by reason of imper-
fections and his not having complied with the law
in that case as made and provided.

Our fee for the service varies from $10 to $20.
The Government fee, under the new law, is reduced
to ten dollars. This latter sura does not now
apply, as heretofore, as part of the fee on present-
ing an application for a patent.

Inventors will ofttimes find it very important to
take advantage of the caveat system — the expense
under the law being comparatively small.

To enable us to prepare caveat papers, we only
require a sketch and description of the invention ;
no model being necessary.

If an inventor publicly uses and sells his inven-
tion, prior to making applicatiou for a patent, he
cannot, afterward, prevent others from doing the
same thing ; and should any party put the inven-
tion into use, before such application for a patent
is made, they could continue to use the specific
machine or composition of matter after the patent
is issued to another. Filing a caveat does not
give the right to affix the words, " Patented," or
" Patent applied for."

Patent Rejections.

First. Refusals are always made by the Patent
Office if there is any informality in the specifica-
tion, or if it does not contain the entire subject
matter of the invention, and is not properly ar-
ranged and stamped. A slight omission often
proves fatal.

Second. If the drawings are defective, and are
not executed in an artistic manner in India ink,
and on sheets of the required size, they are subject
to rejection.

Third. Applications are always rejected where
the claims conflict with others already patented.

If the rejection should be an unjust one — which
sometimes happens — it can generally be reversed,
and the patent obtained by contesting the case.

For the prosecution of such cases, obtaining
references, making arguments, and personally at-
tending to explain the ,case (through our agent in
Washington), we charge no second fee, as is the
case with some agencies, but attend to the business
till finally allowed or rejected, without extra
charge, beyond the Government fee.

Inventors who have rejected cases, prepared
either by themselves, or for them by other agents,
and desire to ascertain their prospects of success by
further efforts, are invited to avail themselves of
our unsurpassed facilities in securing favorable re-
sults. We have been successful in securing Letters
Patent in many such cases. Our terms are very
moderate.

Advantages to Patrons of Our
Agency.

Some of the advantages to be obtained by pat-
ronizing us, may be enumerated as follows :

1. Inventors on this Coast having their appli-
cations for patents made out through our agency
can 6ign their papers at once, and thus secure
their rights at least three months sooner than by
trusting the same to distant agencies, situated at
New York or Washington.

2. As many of the inventions conceived here
are especially adapted to the Pacific Coast, they
should be properly brought out here, which can be
accomplished {if the invention is a meritorious
one) by illustrating the subject, with a careful de-
scription, in the columns of the " Mining and
Scientific Press," free of charge; the inventor pay-
ing simply for the engraving, which will be exe-
cuted at a moderate charge. The same cuts can
be subsequently used for books, letters, or circulars.
In a word, we are determined to make ^t of decided
interest for every inventor on this Coast to patron-
ize home talent and enterprise.

3. Most inventions on this Coast are for objects
and purposes but little understood by parties at

Washington or other parts of the East. Our min-
ing machinery, processes and operations are best
understood by those familiar with their use j and
a personal, verbal explanation is oftentimes of im-
portant service, and enables us to be more success-
ful than agents generally.

4. Remittances of money made by individual
inventors to the Government sometimes miscarry,
and it has frequently happened that applicants
have not only lost their money, but their inven-
tions, also, from this cause and consequent de-
lay. We hold ourselves responsible for all fees
entrusted to our agency. By sending duplicate
correspondence to our Washington agent wo avoid
hazardous delays.

Dangers of Delay.

Situated so remote from the seat of Govern-
ment, delays are even more dangerous to the in-
ventors of the Pacific Coast than to applicants in
the Eastern States. Valuable patents may be lost
by the extra time consumed in transmitting speci-
fications from Eastern agencies back to this Coast
for the signature of the inventor, or by reason of
return for amendment when addressed directly by
the inventor to the Government.

Re-Issues.

When, through " inadvertance, accident, or mis
take," an insufficient or defective patent has been
issued, the defects in the Specification and Claims
can be cured by a re-issue. In order to obtain
this, the inventor, or the holders of the patent, must
surrender the patent, and file an amended specifica-
tion and drawings, and a statement specifying the
ground for asking for a re-issue. Re-issues are gen-
erally applied for after it has been found that the
patent could not withstand litigation. It is, there-
fore, especially "desirable that the new Specification
and Claims should be prepared with great care and
skill. Terms liberal in these cases.

Foreign Patents.

In addition to American patents, we secure, with
the assistance of co-operative agents, claims in all
foreign countries which grant patents, including
Great Britain, E/ance, Belgium, The Netherlands,
Prussia, Austria, Russia, Spain, British India, Sax-
ony, Hanover, Sardinia, Norway, Sweden, Aus-
tralia, Mexico, Victoria, V. I.

Many valuable and important inventions of
Americans are being yearly surreptitiously pat-
ented in foreign countries, some of which govern-
ments allow it, thus debarring those who have val-
uable inventions from their rights.1

Patents obtained in England, France and Bel-
gium, will secure the rights of an inventor among
many millions of the most enlightened people on
the globe; it is therefore' very important, if the in-
vention is valuable, to secure foreign patents.

Our schedule prices for obtaining foreign pat-
ents, in all cases, will be as low, or lower, than
those of any other agency.

To Eastern Inventors.

Our close proximity to Mexico, Australia, and
the Islands, enables us to obtain Letters Patent for
you with much less delay and expense than they
can be secured through any other agency in the
United States.

Comparatively few inventors seem to be aware
that Melbourne, in Australia, is a city nearly double
in size to San Francisco, besides the adjacent col-
onies of great commercial and mineral importance.
Inventions of all kinds, but especially those relat-
ing to the saving of gold and silver, if secured in
Australia, will often prove of great value. We
have competent agents there, and can promise that
the business will bo attended to with fidelity and
dispatch.

DEWEY «fc CO.,
Patent Solicitors, Mining and Scientific Presa Office,
505 Clay Street, San Francisco.

Established] [Mat, I860.

VOLUME THIRTEEN

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COMMENCING JULY, 1866.

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And Patvut *. ii .,,-«. i

SAN FRANCISCO, SATURDAY, JANUARY 6, 1866.

ITOLrME XII.
' A' umber 1.

TABLE OF CONTENTS.

Tin- Ai;e oi tin- r.yhi Hi'urin/

■ -«0 9.
QoUl-BearIng Hulphlintl mill
their Reduction.

Vol u trie Twelfth.

'flit Minora' < toureutlon.
A stale Mlalni BUI.
Iatcremlng Incidents!
■ m BlilpmonU.

,:■ imn. Hi' the Fifth
Industrial Exhibition 0! Hi.'

S 9 HecbjuiiG*1 [nitltuto-
Cootlnuea.

An Act for Acquiring ttnd
Maintaining Mining htlcs.

Mkcii.nical— Iiii(jtirlunt Lx-
pi i tmi utl ; Skilled Labor
l r» mi Engliind ; An ImjMi rt-

am bruni'ii or OaUfornlal

Invention : Strnliihlening
siutfis ; Ajilmprovcd Plow
—n I'ullloriilu Invention ;

untn Railroad toeomo-
Uvea; New Fusible Metal ;
New Patei.t l.m k

The Great Loken io be cou
Dented wiiti tin' MUsissippl,

The Diamond Fever.
0 of 1'iilentH.
Singular tffceiM of Coul Oil

Mililli.- Summ j i- v

Editorial mid Selected.

Mining Shareholders' Direc-
lory.
ock Bales and Reports.

Sun i n i in' !-.■!, Prices Current
New Mining and Other Ad-

mt:i-.iim'iii -., etc.

San Prancisco Jobbing Prices Current.

Flour, extra, ? bt>l 6 ,',0 @ 7 00

Do Superrfno. 6 25 (ai 6 75

Corn Heal, ? 100 ft (§> 3 60

Wheat* ? 100 ft l 95 @ 2 io

Oats, choice, ? looft 1 so @ l 75

B»r!er,? 100 ft 1 06 <g) 1 12

Beans,? 100 ft 2 2a @ 3 50

Potatoes,? 100ft 90 @ 1 00

Hay, ^ ton 15 oo @19 00

Live Oak Wood, ? cord 8 00 (a 10 O0

Boor, »n foot, ft ft 6@ 7

Beer, i-xtra, dressed, ? ft 12,^c@ 15

Sheep, od root l ou (5.t 2 oo

Hogs, on loot, ? ft 9 @ io

Hogs, dressed, ? ft 13 @ 14

Groeerlcs. Etc.

Sugar, crushed, ?ft 16 J{@ —

Do China 10 (in 12 f£

Coffee, Costa Rica,? ft 27»i @ —

Do Rio 26 (5) /

Tcu, Japan, ? ft 85 @ 95

Do Creen 70 (iy DO

Hawaiian Rice, ? lb 10 @ —

Ch ins do 8 @ io

Coal Oil,? gn) 1 10 @ 1 26

j Candles, ? ft 24 (S> 27

h Ranch Butter, ? ft 55 @ 65

1 4 1 bin us do 36 @ 42^

Cheese, California,? ft 20 @ 26

Eggs,? doz 45 @ 47

La>*d(? ft 22 @ 2a

Ham and Bacon, ? ft 25 @ —

Shoulders 20 @ 22

Soap— Pale & C. O 10 @ 12

Castilo 12 @ 13

San Prancisco Retail Prices Current.

1 Butter, California freali ? ft jo(Sj 80

do pickled ? ft 60© 70

do Oregon 35@ 40

do New York, ? ft 45@ 65

Cheese,? ft 25@ 85

H"in-y,>ft 30(g) 40

Eggs,? di.z 60@ 75

Lard,? ft @ 2g

Hamsun. I Bacon, ? ft 28@ 30

CruuuorrlfS, ? gal 75^

Potatoes, sweet, ? ft 6@ 8

do Irish,? ft , 1@ 2^'

Tomatoes,? ft 6fa> 8

Onions, ? ft 4g 6

Apples, No. 1, ? ft 4@ io

Pears, table ? ft 3^ ]o

Plums, dried,? ft 15@ 25

Peaches, dried, ? ft 15@ 25

Crapes, ?ft 5@ JS

* Oranges,? doz 75@ 1 00

Lemons,? doz 1 oo@ 1 5f_

Chickens, apiece m 75Ja 1 0C

San Prancisco Metal Market,

TRICKS FOE INVOICES.

Jobbing prices rule from, ten to JifUr.n. per cent, higher than the
following quotation*.)

SanFkancisco, Dpc.30, 1865.

Ino.v.— Duty: Pig $9 ? ton; Railroad 60c ? 100 fts- Bar
l@lj£c ? ft; Sheet, polished, 3c ? ft, common, 1^®
l^e ? ft; Plate l^c ? ft; Pipe, l>3'c ? ft; Galvanized
2,'ai; ? ft.

Scotch aim English Pig ? ton 40 @

American Pig ? ton 39 @40

Refined Bar, bad assortment, ?ft 3 @

Relltied Bar, good assortment, ? ft 3J<©—

Boiler No. I u. 4 .„... . 4 @ 5

Plate No. 5 to 9 4"(aJ 6

Sheet No. 10 to 13 ."" 4 ®__

Sheet No. 14 to i'0 5 @_

sheet No. 24 to 27 " ' 5>'@_

Cowan.— Duty: Sheathing SJ^c ? ft; PIg&Bar2«c?ft

Slieuthfug?ft 32 @34

Sheathing, Old 20 tai30

Sheathing, Yellow 30 (a

Sheathing, Old Yellow " "l2 @13

Bo'ta 13 @io

Composition Nails , 39 (di^z

TiNPoTEs.-Duty: 1%c ? ft. ""

Plato3,Cb;u-coal, IX ? box 14 @15

Plnles, I C Charcoal io ^13

RooBng Plates "u gj 12

Bauca Tiu Slabs, ? ft 41 @^u

Stebl— English Cast Steel, ? ft 12'i6»16

QoiCKsiLVER.-Per ft - @65

tor export 55 @_

Zwc._Sbeets ? ft 9W@io

Lwo—PiB^ % 7 Z 8

^eet „ 10 @12

"'■/■-• 10 @12

- 9^@10

.-liforaia, ? ft ■ ....20 @2J

VOLUME TWELFTH.

With our present issue we commence a new
year, and the twelfth semi-annual volume of
the Mising and Scientific Press. We have
abundant evidence that no class journal has
ever been established which, in so short a
time, has become so highly appreciated by
those for whom its publication has been es-
pecially designed, or by the thinking and intel-
ligent portion of the community generally.
We may be pardoned for referring, with some
degree of pride , to what the present proprietors
have done, in the short space of two years, in
building up this paper; and we confidently
point to the past as an earnest of what our
future shall be.

We shall continue, as heretofore, to spare
no labor or expense to keep up and add to the
well-earned reputation which the paper now
enjoys, and shall exert our utmost endeavor
and means to render it still more useful and
acceptable to the miner, the mechanic, and the
general reader. We make no apology and
feel no delicacy in asking and urging upon the
friends of the paper, everywhere, to aid us in
extending its circulation, or in calling upon
them to assist us in filling our columns with
facts and information which shall be of value
to our readers in the several departments of
practical knowledge to which the paper is de-
voted. We return sincere thanks for past
favors, and earnestly Bolicit a continuance of
similar ones in future.

The rapid strides which are now being
made in scientific mining on this coast, and
the constant modification of old processes,
which experience teaches us is a necessity for
their economical adaptation to the anomalous
condition of the mines and mining interests
here, to say nothing of the new discoveries and
improvements which the ingenuity and experi-
ence of man is constantly seeking to'apply to
mining operations, renders the existence of a
journal, exclusively devoted to such specialities,
an indispensable requisite to every miner and
millman who desires to keep himself posted in
the progress of the chemistry, metallurgy, and
mechanics of mining. The wonderful discov-
eries and marvelous deeds which are now al-
most daily being achieved in the domain of
science and art, render serial scientific and
class publications the mainstay and depend-
ence of every person who would keep up with
the times. The achievements of the past few
years in this direction are absolutely astound-
ing ; and who knows— who can imagine what
a year may accomplish 1 Books are useful only
as a record of the past— the living, active
present can be found only in the pages of the
newspaper and magazine.

With these facts and suggestions before us,
may we not look with confidence to the active
assistance of our friends ? It will readily be
acknowledged that the greater the income, the
greater will be our facilities for collecting and
disseminating information which shall be useful
to our readers. We have no especial desire
to make the Mining and Scientific Pkess a
money-mpking institution ; but we do own up
to a desire to establish a really reputable and
creditable journal in San Francisco, devoted
to the mining interests of the Pacific coast,

which shall be a living, lasting monument to
our labors, a credit to California, and a valuable
medium for the dissemination of useful infor-
mation. To accomplish this, we are willing to
work and to wait— we are willing to put into
the enterprise every dollar, over and above ac-
tual expenses, which the liberality of friends
may place at our disposal.

Hence we trust that the friends of the paper
will take hold of the matter in earnest, and
swell our already large list to double its present
proportions. We can assure them, if they will
do so, we shall more than double the value of
the paper, without any increase in its price.
Tendering bur readers the compliments of the
season, we bid you, one and all, a Happy New
Year.

Singular Effects of Coal Oil.— TJnder
this heading the Virginia Enterprise recently
chronicled a circumstance where a man in that
city, in pouring a canful of coal oil from one
can to another, and during the operation hav-
ing occasion to regulate the stream by placing
his thumb over a portion of the hole in the
can from which he was pouring, found, on re-
moving his thumb, that it was frozen BtifF.
The editor regards this as a very singular
circumstance to be produced by oil, adding :
" Had the fluid been ether there would have
been nothing so Btrange about it, but kero-
sene is certainly not sufficiently volatile to
have produced, by evaporation, so great a
degree of cold in so short a time. It appears
to us that here is a nut for some savans to
crack. The freezing did not occur in the
open air, but in a room comfortably warmed."

Our cotemporary is certainly mistaken in
his conclusions. The freezing was most un-
doubtedly the result of a rapid evaporation of
the more volatile portion of the oil. The
heat of the room was more favorable for the
result than a cold one would have been. The
oil, very likely, was a very poor quality, con-
taining an unusually large proportion of the
most volatile substance that always accom-
panies in a greater or less quantity, all coal
oil. The change of this liquid from a liquid
to a gaseous state is so rapid that ice is often
formed at the mouths of flowing wells, in the
hottest summer weather. We are not at all
surprised at such a resnlt, as above described,
under the circumstances indicated.

A quarry of fire-proof stone has been found
in the Truckee mining district. Sixty tons
have been taken out and sold to Webber, at
iEtna District, Humboldt, with which he is
going to build a furnace for the purpose of
roasting ore.

• I.- M — *•

Sugar Machinery.— Mr. James Macken,
coppersmith, 226 Fremont street, is now en-
gaged in manufacturing a large copper sugar
evaporating pan, for a sugar plantation at
Tepee, near Mazatlan, Mexico. He is also at
work upon a worm for the new sugar refining
company, on Brannan street, and a similar in-
strument for a liquor distillery.

The amount disbursed on this coast during
the past nine months, ending September 30th,
exceeded $12,500,000, and the income of the
Government for the same period, from all
sources, amounted to §8,000,000.

THE MDTEE'S CONVENTION.

The miners throughout the State will be
pleased to learn that the directors of the Cali-
fornia Steam Navigation Company, and the
San Jose Railroad Company, will carry the
representatives from the mining districts to
the Miners' Convention at Sacramento, for
half fare each way. To secure the benefit of
this reduction in fares, those applying for it
must show that they have been elected or
appointed to represent some mining district at
the Convention. We presume that the other
railroad companies in the State will extend
the same courtesies that have been volun-
teered by the San Jose Company.

.As the Convention will meet on the 17th
instant, it is necessary that districts desiring
to be represented should elect or select their
representatives as soon as possible. From
present appearances, this Miners' Convention
will be one of the most important events that
has happened in the State, and no mining dis-
trict should be unrepresented at its meeting.
Every paper, we believe, throughout the State,
has published the call, and nearly or quite
every journal representing mining interests,
have accompanied the publication with re-
marks, more or less extended, urging the
importance of holding such a Convention. In
order to secure a full attendance, it will be
necessary that some local action should be
taken in each separate mining locality. It
would be well for eaqh mining township or,
when more convenient, for each separate min-
ing camp to call a meeting of those interested,
and see that a reasonable number of practical
miners will pledge themselves to be present.
Although the Convention will not require of
its members regular credentials, showing that
they have been duly elected, etc.; still it is
very desirable that the miners should thus
meet, in their primary capacity, whenever
they can conveniently do so, and select from
their number a portion , at least, of the delega-
tion, who shall feel pledged to be present.
Such a course will be more likely to secure
men of the right stamp — those who will take
an interest in the matter, and such as can
enter understandingly into whatever subjects
may come before the Convention for discus-
sion and adjustment. There is uo time to lose,
and we trust that prompt and universal action
will be taken to make the Convention a suc-
cess, and a means for furthering the great
interest of mining on the Pacific Coast.

Incorporation. — The certificate of incorpor-
ation of the Roannaise Mining Company has
been filed in this city. The trustees are George
Piatt, John Dunn, and Henry D. Bacon. The
latter gentleman, formerly of the banking firm
of Page & Bacon, has recently purchased of
Mons. Roannaise an, extension of the famous
Eureka ledge, Grass Valley, for which the sum
of 5820,000 was paid, and this, we presume, is
the claim the company purpose developing.
The capital stock of the company is S500.000.
■*- ..-^ ■ »

Arizona. — We learn from the Arizona Miner
that Acting Governor McCormick and United
States District Judge Backus arrived on the
30th of November, and was received with be-
coming honors.

Wto piwittg mitf Mmtiik §xm.

(Bammmimtxaw.

In this Department we invite the free discussion of Rll
proper subjects— correspondents alone being responsible tor
the ideas and theories they advance.

[Written for the Mining and Scientific Press.]

THE AGE 01 GOLD-BEAKING BOOKS.

BY PROFESSOR ROWLANDSON, F. O. S. L.

NO. IX.

[CONTINUED FROM PAGE 402, VOL. 23.]

SIR RODERICK MURCHISON'S VIEWS — HONOR
AWARDED WHERE HONOR IS DOE.

Before quoting the views expressed by this
world-renowned and justly celebrated geolo-
gist, I take the opportunity of publicly expres-
sing my grateful thanks for the deep obliga-
tion which I personally feel towards Sir Rod-
erick Murchison, for the great amount of labor
undergone, and ability displayed by him in
drawing up his " Silurian System ;" for, al-
though I had entered upon the inquiry of the
age of gold-bearing rocks somewhat simulta-
neously with the commencement of Sir Rod-
erick's laborers in Siluria, my researches on
this question were commenced from a starting
point different from that taken by the distin-
guished geologist alluded to — mine was taken
chiefly from a chemico-metallurgic basis — Sir
Roderick's from palceontological and strata-
graphic evidence. It is only due to Sir Roder-
ick to state, that up to the period when he
published the views contained in the following
quotations, all the evidence previously gathered
tended not only to show the soundness of his
generalization, as based on the facts which had
been up to that time positively ascertained in
regard to the paloeontology of gold regions,
but also from their persistency, as far as was
then known, necessarily led to a belief, amount-
ing to conviction, that the views originally
propounded by Sir Roderick would hold good
the world over. In regard to the latter point,
I think Sir Roderick will find it necessary,
from the evidence supplied by California, to
modify his theory to some extent, as to the
Age of Gold Bearing Rocks, especially those
lying adjacent to this part of the Pacific coast,
and possibly some other parts of the world to
which attention will be drawn hereafter.

In respectfully drawing the attention of ge-
ologists, generally, and that of Sir Roderick
Murchison, in particular, to the fact that gold
bearing quartz lodes are, on tolerably good
evidence, found to exist over a large extent of
country, in this and adjoining States, amidst
rocks of secondary, and possibly of tertiary
age, I feel certain that however much such a
view may be in opposition to a very frequently
and strongly expressed theory of Sir Roderick,
no one more readily than himself will cheer-
fully admit the soundness of any new view,
when reasonably supported, however much
that may differ from his own, as previously
expressed ; and further, that he will most wil-
lingly lend all the aid which his position and
just influence enables him to so extensively
exercise in order to ascertain the true theory
ot this interesting subject, to the end that it
may, if possible, be turned to economic ac-
count.

The condition of geology at the time when
Sir Roderick Murchison published his " Silu-
rian System," since which nearly a generation
has been called into existence and passed
away, wa3 something like that of chemistry, as
applied to agriculture, etc., when Liebig, only
a very few years later, reduced chaotic and
dispersed masses of ' valuable matter and ex-
periments'into system. The world is indebted
to Sir Roderick Murchison for like valuable
assistance in regard to geology, and it would
be difficult to imagine or describe the debt of
gratitude that is due to that gentleman from
the present as well as by future generations.
Individually, I again tender to Sir Roderick
my acknowledgments of the personal advan-
tages which I have derived in studying geology
from an early perusal of his Silurian System.
As brevity is said to be the soul of wit, I hope
that in thus curtly according my thanks to
him a like brevity will be accepted as the es-
sence of sincerity.

SIR RODERICK MURCHTSON's VIEWS ON GOLD-
BEARING- ROCKS.

Sir Roderick states, at page 474 of his third
edition of Siluria :

" Let us first reflect upon the general fact,
that, whilst all the stratified formations are
composed either of crystalline and paleozoic

rocks, or of secondary and tertiary deposits,
gold has never been found in any appreciable
quantity in either of the two last-mentioned
classes of strata. The vast areas, therefore,
which are covered by all such younger forma-
tions are excluded from the application of our
reasoning ; and every one who lives in tracts
the subsoil of which consists of such rocks,
may at once be assured, that he can never pro-
fitably extract gold from them.

Having laid down this generalization, which
affirms that by far the largest portion of land
on the face of the globe never contains gold,
we proceed to consider the nature and limits
of the gold-bearing rocks, and then indicate
how the chief wealth is derived from superfi-
cial auriferous drifted materials or gravel.

Appealing to the structure of the different
countries which at former periods have afforded
or still afford any notable amount of gold, we
find in all a general agreement. Whether, re-
ferring to the ancient history, we cast our eyes
to the countries watered by the Factolus of
Ovid, to the Phrygia and Thrace of the Greeks,
to the Alps* and golden T gus of the Romans
to the Bohemia of the Middle Ages, to tracts
in Britain which were worked in old times, and
have either beer, long abandoned or are now
scarcely at all productive, or to to those chains
in America and Australia which, previously
unsearched, have, in our times, proved so rich
— we invariably find the same constants in
nature. In all these lands, gold has been im-
parted abundantly to one class only of those
ancient rocks whose order and succession we
have traced, or to the associated eruptive
rocks. The most usual, original position of
the metal is in quartzose veinstones that
traverse altered Silurian slates (chiefly Lower
Silurian), frequently near their junction with
eruptive rocks. Sometimes, however, it is par-
tially diffused through the body of rocks of
igneous origin."

" Seeing, on the one hand, that the oldest
rock, and, on the other, the medial and young-
est deposits never contain gold, and that yet
'as will be shown) the metal is of recent ac-
cumulation en masse, it might seem to follow
that there existed in those original deposits
which have since become largely auriferous,
the elements out of which gold was subse-
quently brought together in rich veinstones.
It is indeed a fact, as will hereafter be shown,
that there are fine-grained old schistose sedi-
ments in which gold is so impalpably dissem-
inated, that it is difficult to imagine how tbi3
diffusion could have occurred if the original
menstruum had not contained the elements of
the ore. In that diffused state the gold may
have remained long after the consolidation of
the sediment, until, in ages long posterior, it
was run together into metallic veinstones by
metamorphic action, or segregated into the
lumps and filaments in which it now occurs.
But, however we may account for them, the
facts are those which I have for many years
exposed — viz., that a certain geological zone
only in the crust of the globe has been render-
ed richly auriferousf.

* In truth, as above expressed, every old country of
Europe, where tho rocks were once auriierous, has long
ceased to yield any valuable amount of gold. In reference
to the Alps, Iain indebted to my learned friend Mr. J. W.
Cowell for pointing out to me the following passage iu
Strabo (Book iv. ch. 6, sect. 12), by which it appears that
even Imperial Rome was at one time inundated with a
glut of gold from her Northern mountains: — " Polybius
says that in his time the gold mines were so rich about
[north of?] Aquilcia, but especially in the country of
the Taurisci Norici, that if you dug butuvo feet below the
surface you found gold, aod that the diggings (generally)
were not deeper than 15 feet ; that in some instances the
geld was found pure, in lumps of the size of a bean or a
lupiu, and which lost ouly one-eighth in smelting, in others
it required mure smelting, but was very proGUble. Ital-
ians aiding the barbarians in the working for two months,
gold became forthwith one-third cheaper over the whole
of Italy ; and thoT.iuiisci discovering this, drove the as-
sociate Italians away and monopolized it tliemsolves. At
present all gold mines belong to the Romaus."

f When preparing this work lor press, I received a letter
from Mr. Lieber, the State Geologist of South Carolina,
which, being explained by a second letter from that gentle-
man, in reply to one which Iaddressed to bim, contains a
little table which clearly expresses his views as derived
from his experience in South Caroliua and the Brazils.
Tracing out the peculiar features oi the " itacolumile "
and its associated rocks of " itaberite" and " specular iron
schist," and a compound of talc and magnetic iron, which
he terms " catawherite," Mr. Lieber affirms, that these
rocks, together with clay and talcose slates, are chiefly
auriferous, and that none of the rocks above them ever
boar gold, whilst the mica (dates beneath aro mucii less
productive of the ore. Ho consequently classifies the
whole in ascending order, as Sub-auriferous, Auriferous,
and Post-auiiferous — a mineral classification which is in
accordance with the data I have long endeavored to es-
tablish by geological and puleootological proofs.

[Written for the Mining and Scientific Press.)

Gold Bearing Sulphurets and their Se-
duction,"

REPLY TO

STUDENT OF
CHEMISTRY."

METALLUQICAL

To be Resumed. — The line of steamers be-
tween New Orleans and San Francisco, sus-
pended by the Rebellion, is to be again in
operation. On the 1st of January, the Pacific
Mail Steamship Company is to place a steamer
on the line from New Orleans, via Havana, to
Aspinwall, connecting at the latter place with
the steamers to and from San Francisco.

Some of the principal New Tork hotels talk
of raising the price of board to $6 per day.
There are families in the Filth avenue who
give $500 or 8600 a week for their mere lodg-
ing and boarding privilege, while their " extras''
will reach $300 or $400 more.

Messrs. Editors : — I notice in your issue of
the 23d ultimo, a communication signed " A
Student of Metallurgical Chemistry," in which
the motives of my contribution to your journal,
of December 9th, are unjustifiably attacked,
and the positions assumed by me attempted to
be controverted.

I would premise my reply to the author by
hinting that the perusal of the gentleman's
communication, without the signature, conveys
evidence that it is written by a student, and
certainly one not very far advanced in his
studies.

My object is not concealed, nor is any at-
tempt made at the same. It was written for
the benefit of the mining community of Cali-
fornia, who have been so often imposed upon '
by persons entirely ignorant of the first princi- :
pies of chemistry, claiming to be competent to
.extract the precious metals from their ores, j
What has been the result ? Valuable mines
abandoned, miners ruined, public confidence
shaken in all mining operations, and the pro-
duction of the precious metals limited to about
one-third of what it ought to be.

The method invented by myself for the re-
duction of the precious metals from the gold-
bearing sulphurets was not " abandoned as
impracticable." On the contrary, it is avail-
able for treating sulphurets rich in gold, espec-
ially some of those at Grass Valley, but not for
those holding so small an amount as $20 per
ton where labor is high.

I did not condemn the common reverbera-
tory furnace — these are my words : " By means
of this method the precious metals are " freed"
when contained in bi-sulphide of iron ;" neith-
er was I ignorant that condensing chambers
form an essential part of said furnace ; alluding
to the mechanical loss of gold, I said, " it is loss
unless some means be employed for its col-
lection." In copying the manuscript, I inad-
vertedly omitted the following to complete the
paragraph: "This method is too slow and
expensive for California."

I did not disapprove of reverberatory fur-
naces for the purpose of chlorination. Relerring
to the " Chlorination Process," I spoke of
oxidation being performed iu them previous
to the treatment of the mass by chlorine, etc.,
a process it would appear the " Student " is
unacquainted with. I did not discredit the
methods of the distinguished Metallurgists,
Agustin, Ziervogel and Von Patera ; these
employ said furnaces for a purpose foreign to
the subject in question. My remarks were
confined solely to the treatment of gold bear-
ing sulphurets, a subject 1 profess to under-
stand.

I have nothing to retract concerning " in-
ventions in the shape of furnaces ;" two of
the said inventors have admitted to me that
their inventions did not answer their expecta-
tions. I am not at liberty to publish their
reasons.

Regarding the peformance of " The Gold
and Silver Separating Company's Furnace"
(Dr. Hagan's) the " Student" seems to intimate
that the crude sulphurets taken for assay did
not represent the " mass mixed" from which
the third assay was made ; I will endeavor to
enlighten him on this point, thanking him in
the first place for correcting a typographical
error. It seems the gentleman is an arithme-
tician, as well as a student of metallurgy. As-
say first is the mean of five assays made on as
fair a sample of the crude mineral as could be
obtained ; they not disagreeing more than some
$30 above, nor $11 per ton less than the mean
(not an uncommon occurrence). Assay third
is likewise the mean of five assays made on
the mass after treatment, obtained in a like
manner to that by which the sample from
which assay first was made ; these disagreed
from $45 above to $26 per ton below the
mean, thus showing that a fair sample was
obtained. Sixth assay of the tailings ; this
was an assay of the " refuse" after amalgama-
tion i had I made a series of them (1 con-
sidered it unnecessaiy to do so), "the aggregate
of the extraction and that left in the tailings"
might have equalled the amount as per assay
third ; as it is, I consider assay sixth sufficiently
exact for all practical purposes ; from these
results, along with those of the other three
experiments, I considered myself justified in
arriving at this fair conclusion, omitting frac-
tions of a per cent., viz: 55 per cent., de-
sulphurized ; 16 per cent., lost ; 52 per cent.

extracted and 32 per cent, left in the tailings.
The treated mass was amalgamated, and the
amalgam carefully separated by a " Workman"
without any apparent loss. Again, the " Stu-
dent" is unwilling to admit that there was any
loss of gold during treatment. I maintain that
there was, knowing that fair samples were
obtained for assay both before and after treat-
ment. He says : " But aside from this, add the
fixed, positive data obtained by the extraction
of $205.12 to that shown by assay remaining
in the tailings, and we have $205.12+146.12
=$351.24. Now, subtracting this last sum
from the assay of the crude sulphurets=$395.
48—351.24=44.24 per ton, or not quite twelve
per cent, loss." This quasi admitted loss from
a 55 per cent, desulphurization, or father say
what is warranted by the " Student's " arith-
metic, 11.19 per cent., added to 9.15 per cent.,
corresponding to the complement (45) of 100
per cent., would make 20.34 percent, loss, pro-
vided the whole of the mineral had been desul-
phurized ; so it would appear that the mini-
mum mechanical loss of gold mentioned in my
communication (20 per cent.) would have been
experienced had the furnace been capable of
doing what it is represented to do.

1 cannot see the analogy between decarbon-
izing carbonate of lime and desulphurizing bi-
sulphide of iron. The first is a proto-salt, the
second a ternary compound. Heat decomposes
the former, whereas it does not separate the
whole of the sulphur from the latter. I do not
advance this by way of proof to show that bi-
sulphide of iron cannot be desulphurized in
lumps, but merely to show the fallacy of the
'• Student's " reasoning.

But the " Student " is continually harping
on the " effectual method," and naively says :
" This method is mainly commended to our
confidence, from the circumstance of his being
requested to examine the performance of this
furnace (using his own words) in my profes-
sional capacity." Verily, this is arriving at a
conclusion with a vengeance.

Experiments were made by me years ago on
sulphurets in lumps, both with steam and
without it, for the purpose of desulphurizing
them. I always obtained a negative result.
On the contrary, I have experimented on " tol-
erably fine crushed " sulphurets in an arrange-
ment similar to Mr. White's, on the same
principle, and obtained desulphurization of the
mineral, with the exception of some milliemes
of sulphur that was found associated with iron
and oxygen ; this small portion was not inimi-
cal to the extraction of the precious metals
from the oxidized mineral by amalgamation.

I am aware that Mr. White's furuape was
exhibited to the public at Newark, New Jer-
sey, about eighteen months ago. Several
chemists and persons engaged in the business
of testing ores witnessed its performance.
Some of them gave certificates regarding its
merits. One " student " was among the num-
ber.

Any competent investigator will find no dif-
ficulty in performing experiments to satisfy
himself that what I have stated regarding the
two furnaces (Dr. Hagan's and Mr. White's) is
true. Certainly no candid person will deny
that the objections urged by the "student"
against the common reverberatory furnaces are
overcome in Mr. White's, viz :— " the expense
of building and keeping them in repair, the
trouble and cost of working the ore properly,
and the constant dread of careless and indiffer-
ent workmen, upon whom the successful work-
ing of the ore chiefly depends."

The cost of Mr. W.'s is less in proportion
than the common furnaces, considering the
amount of work it is capable of performing.
The attendance of one workman is only re-
quired to keep up the requisite degree of heat,
and feed the hopper with the ground mineral,
which discharges itself at the other end, the
wear and tear being trifling, while the coil of
pipe in the chimney, from which jets of cold
water are ejected, acts the part of a condensing
chamber, thus securing a compact apparatus
as well as a cheap method.

There is an old adage — " The greatest thief
always calls thief first." So the " Student's "
communication, accusing me of interested mo-
tives, will readily convey conviction to the mind
of the most obtuse reader, that his object is to
bolster up a process that had sunk into ob-
scurity, and is now attempted to be revived
under a new patent.

The " Student " appears not to confine his
glowing intellect to the study of metallurgy
only ; but assumes to occupy the chair of a
modern Chesterfield, and read me lessons upon
taste and propriety ; yet as I have already
lived the greater part of a long life, I would
suggest to him that his labors in this behalf
are not appreciated. I would also suggest to
him that in the scientific world, at least, the
names of individuals being given is, to some
extent, a guarantee of good faith ; and if the
" Student " has been more than three months
in this city, and is of sufficient age to have ex-
perience in the matters in controversy to give
weight to his opinions, it might be well for him
to shake off his cloak of modesty and let your
readers know to whom they are indebted for

&he Pining and ^detttifit <BxtM.

the refulgent light he has thrown
upon the subject.

I have followed uiy profession in
tbia city fur the last nir>.' y
mu-t a-k the " Student " to forgive
me for supposing that my ikkih-
to my suggestions will not be with-
out its weight.

I assure you, Messrs. Editors,
tint I am not patf lor commanding
Mr. White's furuuce, nor for con-
demning Dr. Hagan's; being act-
uated solely witli a desire to have
introduced au effectual and cheap
method fur reducing the gold bear-
ing sulphurets of California.

In future I will not answer any
more anonymous communications
on the subject ; but may at some
other time devise means wheiebv
the merits of the one and the d. -
merits, of the other furnace may be
established to the satisfaction ■■!
lha mining community of California.

JolIN Sl'OTT,

Metallurgical Chemist.

FROM TUB OFFICIAL. BEPOKTS

(LH t!u f\Uk fttditisttial exhibition

Of tli© Mcohantcs' Institute, gan Franolwo, 18orj.

[Now In Prc«9— Mining and Scientific Press Book nnd Job Office.]

[Continued from Page 405, Vol. XJ.]
ON QUARTZ AND MINING MACHINERY.

J. A. HOBART.

Committee t

JOHN ROACH.

TO. H. SCOVIXE.

Mkcii.iniial ami Agricultural

COLLEGE FOR THE STATE OE NeVA-

da. — On Wednesday of last week
the live Commissioners appointed
by the Hoard of Kegents of the
;u,ii, i -mined College, held a meet-
ing in Wushoe City, Nev., and
perfected their organization by the
election of a presiding officer and a
Secretary. The law contemplates
that this school shall be established
and maintained by the means of
voluntary contributions from the
citizens of the Stale of Nevada.

Earthquakes. — The Mendocino
Herald says that there was a heavy
shock of an earthquake felt along
l>ry Creek, in the lower portion of
Mendocino county, on the 15th ult.
It occurred aboat nine o'clock in
the evening ; there were nine dis-
tinct shocks lelt — three of them
quite heavy.

The inhabitants of Fayette Val-
ley, Boise county, Idaho, were
recently startled at an early hour
in the morning by the shock of an
earthquake, which was sufficiently
heavy to cause the cuttle and horses
to tremble, and runabout frantic-
ally with fear. Animals appear to
be peculiarly susceptible to fear
from earthquake shocks. We see
frequent mention made of the fact
on this coast, and have also heard
descriptions thereof from eye-wit-
Desses. A more careful noting of
the effects of such phenomena iu
animals would be interesting.

Varnri/'s Pan. — This pan has a great and wide-spread celebrity. All tho points
of superiority claimed for it could not be embodied in a brief report by the commit-
tee. Having seen it iu operation at the Exhibition, the committee recommend it as
a valuable pan, and award it a bUtoi modal,

W'h-.hr ,\- It'iuilnW* Pan. — This pan is of the latest model. In the small pan on
exhitiitiuu (951 ninetv-hve pounds ot very refractory roek, of beau size, was reduced
to a lino palp in (">.'> ) fifty-five minutes. The working of tho pan gave satisfaction,
and the committee deem il deserving of a silver medal.

lianx' Pan. — This machine combines, as claimed, a grinder, amalgamator, and
separator. The puu is shallow, with a convex top rising to the center, at which
point the rejected material is discharged into a sluiee-box on the outside. The ma-
terial to be treated is fed by a hopper on tho side, where a stream of water carries it
down. A continuous flow is kept up, if desired, and when the pulp, or other
matter, is sufficiently ground, it is floated off, while the metal or heavy particles are
allowed to he kept in longer contact with the quicksilver. The charging of this pan
is contraltos, and may be carried on until the amalgam is sufficiently strong, thus
avoiding repeated charging and cleaning. The committee award it a silver medal.

Concentrator — To J. Hendy, who exhibits a Prater Concentrator, the committee
award a certificate of merit.

Concentrator. — By A. Hanter, who exhibits a Concentrator and Amalgamator,
which has been working to the satisfaction of the committee, who award him a
silver medal.

Crusher, by Henry Pearce, who, towards tho close of tho Fair, entered it for exhi-
bition. Tho short time this machine was on exhibition, and the rules of the Fair,
excluded it from taking a premium. The committee, thinking favorably of it,
recommend an award of a certificate of merit.

Soap Stone Machine, by John Dougherty. — This was a rough contrivance, 6howino*
much ingenuity, the saw working upwards, thereby cleaning itself from the dust it
makes, and catting the stone remarkably fast. Tho committee deem it worthy of a
certificate of merit.

In concluding their report, the committee would state that, desiring to be just to
all parties exhibiting, they have listened attentively to explanations from the pro-
prietors of Reducers and Amalgamators combined. The committee regret, however,
that the Fair has not afforded facilities for a practical testing of tho superiority of
the machines offered for competition, and they, therefore, feel it their duty to
withhold a first or special premium from either of the exhibitors of this class.

I his report was unanimous, with the exception of that portion relating to
bookbinding, which was signed by Mr. Eastman, but dissented from by the
other members ol the com mitiee on the ground that the books "were not
bound expressly for exhibition." These members of the committee, there-
fore, did not consider the books a fit subject for a prize or for essential merit
but regard them " simply as a fair sample of a style of binding, ruling and fin-
ishing, but uot entitled to a special award or premium.

Newspaper Printing, by Dewey & Co., San Francisco.— For specimens
of newspaper printing— bound volumes of the " Mining nnd Scientific Press,"
awarded a diploma.

New Volumes. — The Mnrysville
Appeal has entered upon its thir-
teenth volume, as its editor says,
" with finaucial prospects more flat-
tering than ever." We congratulate
our cotemporary on the success to
which it is most certainly entitled.

The Monterey Gazelle has an-
nounced its third volume. The
editor says it is doing as well as
could be expected — in Monterey
County ; and has demonstrated the
fact that a paper can be published
on starvation prices. We regret
that our cotemporary is obliged to
put forth so unsatisfactory a re-
cord, and trust the past will prove
no index for the future.

Tho Territorial Enterprise an.
nounces the commencement of its
eighth volume on the 19th ult. We
well recollect when that paper was
started, and have enjoyed the
pleasure of constantly perusing its
columns, and witnessing its gradual
growth up to the present time.
The only time we ever visited the
office was when it was printed in a
blacksmith shop — and a poor one
at that — in Carson. Col. Williams
was then its presiding geniis.
" Commencing its existence in au
almost unpeopled waste, the En-
terprise has been borne along on
the advancing tide of improve-
ment from Genoa to Carson, from
Carson to Virginia," until it is now
one ot the largest and most enter-
prising dailies on the Pacific coast.
May it long live and flourish ! The
Bret number of the new volume
contains some two columns of in-
teresting extracts from its early is-
sues, showing the early progress of
the Territory, and developing the
stages of the mineral discoveries
there from 1858 to the present
time.

ON CORDAGE.

The only cordage manufactory on this coast is the San F.rancisco Cordage
Manufacturing Co., Potrero, Tubbs & Co., agents. The samples exhibited
(some seventeen in number) were an assortment of the different kinds made by
this company for sale, comprising grades of every description, ranging from the
lightest hay-rope to the heaviest hawsers. The cordage of this company is
superior in some qualities to the best imported, and is steadily driving out
all competitors from this market. The company commenced business in 1856,
cordage being one of the pioneer manufactures of California. Since that
time the company has steadily increased the quantity of its manufactures,
constantly adopting all improvements in cordage machinery as they became
known, until now the works are equal in extent to any in the United States.
This company possesses two important advantages over Eastern manufac-
turers for the market, i. e., a closer proximity to the sources of supply of the
raw material, and the advantage of manufacturing it into such sizes of cordage
as the market may at that time require.

The annual consumption of cordage of all kinds in this market is about
1,300 tons, seven-eighths of which is made at the works at the Potrero, where
1,200 tons of hemp are consumed yearly. The company, with their present
running machinery, can manufacture 2,000 tons of hemp per annum, and have
additional machinery on hand for contingencies, and steam-power to run it.
During the past year the manufacturing capacity of the works has been
largely increased, a new engine and boiler of 150-horse power being substituted
in place of the one formerly used of half that power. The walk has been
extended to 1,500 feet in length — the largest in the United States. Single
lengths of rope, 1,000 feet long, have been made, and the company can manu-
facture, with present facilities, 1,200 feet in length, and, with but little addi-
tional expense, make them still longer. A hawser, fourteen inches in
circumference, has been made at the works, which are competent to make
others up to twenty inches in circumference, if required. Fifty men are con-
stantly employed at these works, about one-half the number being Chinamen,
who are engaged in light work, such as in the Atlantic States is done by boys
and girls. No substitute for Manilla hemp is grown in the State, although it
is reported that a wild vine, which grows luxuriantly near Santa Cruz, fur-
nishes a staple strong and fine like silk, the fibre being very 'long.

For superior quality of cordage, exhibited by the San Francisco Cordage
Company, the Committee award a silver medal.

ON PAPER, BOOK-BINDING, PRINTING, ETC.

FRANK EASTMAN,

Committee :

A. J. CORTES,

WILLIAM ALLEN.

Report the following as the result of their labors :— The display in this
department was not so extensive as the committee wished, but was very in-
teresting, as showing the ability of manufacturers to produce within this
State everything within the Hue of paper (excepting writing or sized paper,)
that is needed on the Pacific coast. The importance of paper manufacturing
in this State alone can be understood when it is stated that the present con°
sumption of paper, for all purposes, in California, equals half a million of dol-
lars per annum. Although struggling under many drawbacks, such as in-
creased cost of imported material, transportation and labor, our manufactures
have already driven some kinds of imported paper from the market, thus liv-
ing employment to many and retaining money in the State.

Paper. — To S. P. Taylor, proprietor of the Pioneer Paper Mills, for ex-
hibition of largest assortment of different kinds of printing and wrapping pa-
per, and straw boards of excellent quality— awarded a special premium °of a
silver medal.

Paper.— To the San Lorenzo Paper Mills, Wm. P. Harrison, Agent, for
exhibition of same articles, equal iu quality, but not of so mauy varieties, a
special premium diploma.

Book-Binding.— To George B. Hitchcock, for exhibition of a case of blank
books of San Francisco manufacture, they being excellent in quality, style of
binding and ruling — awarded a silver medal.

ON WOOLEN MANTJFACTURES.

The manufacture of woolen goods is one of the large mechanical interests
of California. Removed so far from a manufacturing market, for many years
woolen goods, extensively worn by all classes of population, brought high
prices, and contributed largely to the flow of precious metal that yearly left
the country to pay for imports. By a strange anomaly, California, while im-
porting woolen goods at high prices, at the same time exported large quan-
tities of excellent wool suitable for the needed manufactures. Between the
two the wool-growing interest was depressed, and, as far as woolen goods
were concerned, the country drained of money.

The opening for the manufacturing of woolen goods was, in 1858, deemed
profitable enough to counter-balance the high rates of interest that then pre-
vailed, and the Pioneer Woolen Mills Company was at that time formed,
and during the following year introduced its manufactures (Blankets) in
competition with imported goods with a favorable degree of success. In 1859
another association, for the manufacture of woolen goods, was formed, under
the style and name of the Mission Woolen Mills Company, which commenced
operations the next year.

In the present Fair the latter company did not exhibit their manufactures.
The display of their products in the Fair of the preceding year was both in-
teresting and valuable. As one of the great manufacturing companies of the
State, a few facts as to the extent of manufacture and capacity of this com-
pany may be appropriate : The capital stock of the company is 8500,000 ;
the works last year consumed over 1,200,000 pounds ol fine wool, which was
manufactured into 32,000 pairs of blankets, nearly 500,000 yards of flannels,
and over 100,000 yards of cloths and cloakings. The present machinery in-
cludes 11 sets of cards, 3,500 spindles, and 50 broad-power looms, of the beat
and most modern description found anywhere iu the world.

At the present Fair, the Pioneer Woolen Mills Company made a very
large and excellent display of goods of their manufacture, which would be
considered creditable in any State. As the pioneer woolen mill of Califor-
nia, which at the present time possesses only two establishments of the kind,
the following description may be interesting and useful :

The Pioneer Woolen Mills, which was started in 1859 by the firm of
Heynemann, Peck & Co., was destroyed by fire in 1861, and was formed into
a stock company, with a capital of $150,000. December 2d, 1861. The
present building and out-houses occupy ten fifty-vara lots at Black Point.
The machinery consists of 9 sets of cards, 14 jacks, 2,800 spindles, and 36
looms. The engine is of 200-horse power, but is only worked up at present
to 90-horse power, leaving a large capacity of engine for a contemplated in-
crease of machinery. The mills consume 1,000,000 pounds of wool per
year, and will probably exceed this amount 100,000 pounds in 1865. The
works employ 225 men, and manufacture all kinds of blankets, cassimeres,
and flannels. The greatest portion of flannels produced, such as checked,
scarlet, blue, grey, and white, being manufactured in the premises into flannel
overshirts, undershirts, and drawers, which compare favorably with price of
Eastern goods, and give far more satisfaction to the consumer. The com-
pany contemplate increasing their stock capital to 8300,000, and orders for a
large amount of machinery have been forwarded to the East. The Board
consists of F. P. Solomon, President ; L. Cohn and A. Block, Directors.
Heynemann & Co., 311 to 317 California street, are the agents for the sale of
goods.

Between the above-named companies over a million of dollars is yearly
retained in the State, and employment in the manufacturing dspartments
directly given to nearly 600 persons. So successful have the woolen mills of
California been in their manufactures, that at the present time they have
driven out almost all imported blankets and flannels of every description,
and promise in a few years at most to do the same with the heavier and
coarser qualities of woolen goods. Aside from the value of woolen goods
manufactured, the establishment of these mills, by their competition and
selections of wool fleeces, have, indirectly, enhanced the value of the entire wool
crop of this State and Oregon, and it is not an extravagant estimate that the
annual wool crop has been increased $300,000 in value to the grower/

The Pioneer Woolen Mills of San Francisco were, at the present Fair,
awarded the highest prize or award made, viz., the " Institute Medal." This
medal, the first of the kind ever awarded by the Mechanics' Institute, was
designed for that invention, manufacture, or industrial product which should
be decided to hold out promise of the greatest practical benefit to the people
of California. In accordance with the decision of a Committee, of which the
Governor of the State was Chairman, the medal was awarded to the Pioneer
Woolen Mills of San Francisco. The following is the report :

A-tvard of the Mechanics' Institute Gold fflednl, 1S65.
To the President and Executive Committee of the Mechanics' Institute :

Gentlemen : — Your Committee, appointed to award the Institute Gold
Medal to that branch of industry which in their estimation promises to be of
the most benefit to the State, have to that end made an examination of the
various articles on exhibition, and are of the opinion that the manufacture of
woolen goods, as represented by the productions or the Pioneer Woolen
Mills, is entitled to the medal. It is therefore awarded to the Pioneer
Woolen Mill.

F. F. LOW, "I

H. W. HALLECK, „

H P COON Committee.

j.'m.'eckfeldt,J

San Francisco, September 9th, 1865.

ON CLOTHING.

Committee t

J. C. MITCHELL. JAMES SCRIMGEOUR. G. W. RAMAGE.

The Committee having made examination of the articles exhibited in this
department, report :

Gent's Clothing, by I. Joseph & Co., San Francisco, who exhibit two suits
of gent's clothing and cloaks, which are the best, both in cut and workman-
ship.—Awarded a first premium.

Children's Clothing, by C. A. Fletcher & Co., San Francisco, who exhibit
two children's suits and child's cloak, of superior taste and workmanship.
Awarded a second premium.

MU pining m& Mmtifk %tm.

SALES OP THE WEEK '

BT TEE B. T. STOCK * EXCBANOE BOASD.

Saturday, December SO.
12 she Ophir at 372>£ per foot, b 30.

15 aha Cliollar-Potosi at 180@177 per ft, b 30.

11 shs Chollar-Potosi at 176@173)$ per foot.
10 shs Chollar-Potosl at 170 per foot, s 30.

16 shs Yellow Jacket at 505@530 per foot.

7 shs Yellow, Jacket at 610@500 per ft, s 10.
4 shs Yellow Jacket at 525 per foot, b 3.

6 shs Yellow Jacket at 530 per foot, b 30.
lsh Yellow Jacket at 505 per foot, s3.

28 shs Crown Point at 540@610 per foot
i shs Crown Point at 540 per foot, b30.

8 sha Crown Point at 515@5W per foot, s 30.
4 shs Crown Point at 510 per foot, s 20.

22 shs Hale & Norcross at 290 per foot, b 30.

26 shs Halo & Norcross at 280@270 per loot.
8 shs Alpha, Q. H„ at 240 per foot.

8 shs Alpha, G H, at 245 per foot, b 30.

1 sh Belcher at 175 per foot

lsh Savage at 830 per foot.
10 shs Imperial at 130 per share, s 10.
173 shs Imperial at 113@118 per share.
40 shs Imperial at 129@124 per share, b 10.
10 shs Imperial at 123 per share, e 3.
10 shs Imperial at 120 per share, s 20.
10 shs Imperial at 120 per share, s 30.

17 shs Imperial at 12* per share, b 3.

146 shs Sierra Nevada at at 10K@9Ja Per sh.

10 shB Sierra Nevada at 10 per share, b 5.
105 site Exchequer at 9J£ per share.

10 shs Overman at 60 per foot, s 30.

45 shs Overman at 65@67>£ per share.

30 shs Bullion at35@37 per share, s 30.

18 shs Bullion at 40 per share, b 30.
42 shs Bullion at 38@37 per share.
15 shs Bullion at 38J4 per share, s 3.
10 shs Wide West at 8 per share.

20 shs Confidence at 40 per share.

4 shs Empire M. & M. Co. at 226 per sh, s 3

1 sh Empire M & M Co. at 230 per sh.

10 shs N B & Mission B. R. at 42 per share.

2 shs Cal S Nav Co at 59& per cent

2 shs Cal Steam Nav Co at 59 per cent, s 10
Amount of sales $78,634 00

Tuesday, J miliary SB.

7 shs Yellow Jacket at 405@520 per foot.

2 shs Yellow Jacket at 510 per share, s 30.

5 shs Yellow Jacket at 525 per foot.
2shs Yellow Jacket at 520 per foot s 5.

2 ehs Yellow Jacket at 520@530[per ft, s 10.

5 shs Yellow Jacket at 520@535 per ft, s3.
1 shs Yellow Jacket at 540 per foot, s 5.

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 540 per loot, s 10.
lsh Yellow Jacket at 640 per foot b 3.
1 sh Yellow Jacket at 540 per foot 8 3.
1 sh Yellow Jacket at 642}£ per foot, b 10.
48 shs Alpha, G. H., at 245@250 per foot

8 shs Alpha, G. II. , at 250 per foot, cash.

14 shB Hale & Norcross at 292@292 per foot
22 shs Hale & Norcross at 297>£©295 per ft

1 shs Savago at 815@810 per foot

1 sh Savage at 800 per foot, s 3.

2 shs Savage at 800 per foot

1 sh Savage at 820 per foot, b 30.

4 shs Gould & Curry at 918@816 per foot
4 shs Gould & Curry at 910 per foot.
8 shs Crown Point at 575@580 per foot c.
4 shs Crown Point at 590 per foot, cash.

4 shs Crown Point at 690 per foot,
36 shs Ophir at S6U per foot, cash.

12 shs Ophir at 355 per foot s 10.
60 shs Ophir at 355 per foot

2 shs Chollar-Potosl at 166 per foot, cash.

2 shs Chollar-Potosi at 160 per foot

6 shs Chollar-Potosl at 157>£@15rJ per foot
1 sh Chollar-Potosi at 154 per foot

13 shs Overman at 60@55 per foot

10 shs Overman at 60@55 per foot, cash.
10 shs Overman at 50 per share, s 30.
6 shs Overman at 65 per foot h 30.

5 Shs Overman at 55 per foot, b 3.
55 shs Sierra Nevada at 9 per share. ■

10 shs Sierra Nevada at 9J£ per share, b 30.
85 shs Sierra Nevada at 8}£@9)£ per share.

15 shs Imperial at 124® 126 per share, cash,
8 shs Imperial at 124 per share, s 3.

10 shs Imperial at 125@126 per share.
S5shs Imperial at 126J-£@127>£ per share, c.

5 shs Imperial at 127 per share, c.

6 shs Imperial at 125X per share, b5.

5 shs Confidence at 40 per share.

6 shs Bullion at 40 per share.

10 shs Bullion at 37@37i£ per share.

6 shs Bullion at 35 per share

5 shs Bullion, at 35 per share, c.
10 shs Bullion at 37 per snare, b 10.
15 shs Bullion at 35 per share, s 3.

27 shs Exchequer at (J'j per share.

AFTERNOON SESSION.

4 shs Crown Point at 560 per foot
4 shs Crown Point at 660 per foot, s 3.

4 shs Savage at 8O0@79O per foot

3 shs Savage at 810 @800 per foot, b 30.
1 sh Savage at 785 per foot

1 sh Savage at 770 per foot s 30.

12 shs Choliar-Potosi at 152^@150 per foot.

5 shs Chollar-Potosi at 150 per foot, s 15.
24 shs Ophir at 350 per foot

2 shs Hale & Norcross at 280 per foot

8 shs Hale & Norcross at 280@285 pr ft, s3-

21 shs Imperial at 125@®124 per share.
10 shs Imperial at 123 per share.

15 shs Imperial at 124@121 per share, s 3.

6 shs lmpeaial at 117 per share, s 30.
80 shs Sierra Nevada at 8 per share.

lsh Confidence at 32}£ per share.
Amount of sales £118,439 00

Wednesday, .January 3.

36 shs Ophir at 32S©345 per foot
12 shs Onbir at 350 per foot b 3.
24 shs Ophir at 360 per foot b 30.

37 shs Chollar-Potosl at 145@135 per sh, s 30.
35 shs Chollar-Potosi at 147Ji@136 per foot

8 shs Chollar-Potosl at 137@138, s 3.
20 shs Hale & Norcross at 292}£@290 per ft.

4 shs Hale & Norcross at 292^@295, s 3.

4 shs Hale & Norcross at 270 per foot s 30.
20 shs Crown Point at 530 per foot.
17 shs Yellow Jacket at 515@475 per foot

2 shs Yellow" Jacket at 500 per foot, b 4.

2sbs Yellow Jacket at 475 per foot, b 30.

Men's ClotMng, by J. H. Hammond* who exhibits three suits of men's
clothing. There being no competition, the Committee do not report on their
merits. For a military coat of superior make and finish — Awarded a silver
medal.

Cotton Wadding and Batting, by Greenberg & Co., San Francisco, who
exhibit specimens of both articles, of California manufacture, equal iu quality
to that imported.

Rubber Clothing, by the " Rubber Clothing Co.," San Francisco, who
exhibit samples of rubber clothing and cloth, and a case of fancy articles,
which the Committee assumed to be of the same material. These are
imported goods of excellent quality. The fancy goods exhibited a very
great improvement in the variety of design, as well as quality of manufac-
ture.— Awarded a certificate of merit.

OlST G-ENTS' FURNISHING- GOODS.

Committee :

H. B. PLATT.

LEWIS LELAND.

The Committee report that, after a careful examination of the gentlemen's
furnishing goods, they recommend the medal to be given to Mrs. Morris, for
the best home-made shirts, collars and wristbands exhibited.

The Committee also favorably notice the excellent line of imported goods
exhibited by S. W. H. Ward & Son.

ON BOOTS AND SHOES.

Committee t

G. M. NICHOLS.

JAMES H. SWAIN.

Boots and Shoes, exhibited by Koenig Brothers, for general workmanship,
awarded a first premium.

Ladies' Gaiters, by W. F. Burke, San Francisco, who exhibited a show-
case of ladies' gaiters. Mr. Burke made a fine display of good work and
fine finish, which are superior to anything of the kind imported. — Awarded
a silver medal.

Boots and Skoes, by P. Kelly, San Francisco, one case California boots
and shoes. The quality of material and workmanship of these boots and
shoes, are unsurpassed. Awarded a silver medal.

ON CLOAKS, ETC.

Committee i

MDE. H. J. LA MARCHE. , MRS. E. W. HITCHINGS.

For Cloaks, by Kerby & Byrne, San Francisco, for superior workmanship
and finish, a first premium.

Cloth Basque, by Meyer & Jonasson, San Francisco, for fine quality and
finish, a second premium.

Mantillas, by J. L. Ney, San Francisco. — This mantilla-work is awarded
a certificate of merit.

ON FURS, HATS AND CAPS.

J. E. WHITE.

Committee I

T. YOUNG.

J. C. MUESSDORFFER.

The Committee report as follows :

Sable and Mink Goods, by A. Muller ; also best general assortment of
manufactured furs. — Awarded a first premium.

Ermine and Muskrat Goods, by I. C. Mayer & Sons. — Awarded a first
premium.

Silk Plush Hats, by Tan Tassel. — Awarded a first premium.

Military Caps, by Blake & Co. — Awarded honorable mention.

ON EMBROIDERY AND FANCY NEEDLEWORK.

Committee t

MKS. A. DANNENBURG.

MRS. H. L. DAVIS.

The Committee have examined the various specimens of embroidery and
fancy needlework exhibited at the Fair, and recommend the following as
worthy of first premium :

Crochet Bed Spread, Miss Rosa Hielboon, a first premium.

Patch-Work Quill.by Mrs. M. D. Willis, a first premium.

Silk Embroidered Bed Quilt, by Miss M. Tolle, a diploma.

Scarfs, Dresses, Shoes, etc., by Mrs. R. C. Alden, a first premium.

Crochet Tidy, by Mrs. S. Tan Ropn, a first premium.

Worked Chemise and Pillow Sfyis, by Mrs.N. G. Kittle, a first premium.

Embroidered Handkerchiefs, by Mrs. B. "Velasco. The Committee, in
view of the excellence of these articles, award a certificate of merit.

Mathematical Model for Cutting D7-esses, by Mrs. Margaret Curtis. The
Committee found this system simple and reliable, and one of great utility
and assistance to those requiring an instructor in cutting ladies' and children's
dresses — it being a perfect guide in dress-cutting. The Committee therefore
award the article a diploma.

Regalia and Military Goods, by Daniel Norcross, San Francisco, a most
superb assortment of gold and silver embroidery on regalia and military
goods. — Awarded a diploma.

Skillful Embroidery, by Mrs. John Harding, late Mrs. P. E. Rogers, San
Francisco, for beautiful embroidery. — Awarded a silver medal.

Chenille Work, by Mrs. Mary Gray, of beautiful design and skillful execu-
tion. Awarded a diploma.

Worsted Work, by Mrs. E. M. Cottrell, a most beautiful specimen of this
kind of work. — Awarded a diploma.

F. A. BUTMAN,
F. ARRIOLA,

SCULPTURE.

Committee :

W. A. JEWETT,

O. GORI,
T. SQUARZA.

There were but few exhibitions in this department of the late Fair, except-
ing the works of Mr. Mezzara.

Some half dozen images in marble (importations), placed about the fountain,
which were not entered for competition, require, we presume, no particular
mention. Also, one of the same in the Art Gallery, " Samuel," of Biblical
history, probably copied from the plaster cast so common, and from the orig-
inal idea of Benjamin West.

There were on exhibition, by Rogers of New York, aDd loaned by kind-
ness of Messrs. Jones, Wool & Sutherland, a collection of beautiful statuettes,
in plaster, illustrating events of soldier life io the late Rebellion. As works
of art they are worth more than a passing notice, exhibiting as they do a
force of character and expression, and truth to nature, that tells the story
far better than the artist could have done in words. A nnmber of them are
worthy of being executed, life size in marble.

One mantel, in Termont white marble, designed in good taste, and finely
finished, was exhibited by John Daniel.

There were on exhibition several plaster busts by Mezzara, one in par-
ticular finely modeled and true to nature. Also a number of cameos, cut by
the same artist, which we think could not be excelled for fine workmanship
and artistic effect.

In the United States, thus far, cameo cutting has attracted but little
attention, though in Europe it is held in high estimation, taking rank along-
side with works in gold and silver, and dating as an art long anterior to the
time of that prolific genius, cameo cutter, worker iu gold, silver, anr1 bronze,
and sculptor, Benvenuto Cellini.

A colossal statue in plaster, of Abraham Lincoln, by P. Mezzara, was placed
in a very bad light and position to be seen to the best advantage. In the
modeling of this work the artist has had many obstacles to overcome. First,
its size (ten feet in hight) presents not a few difficulties not encountered in
the life size ; secondly, the well-known want of anything like grace and beauty
(without it was the homely beauty of au honest expression) in the outward
appearance of the subject ; and, lastly, the prejudice existing against clothing
statuary in modern costume.

There has been much said about this last work by "Mezzara, and all that we
have heard has been on one side. We propose in this place briefly to tell
both sides of the story — to speak of its merits as well as of its faults. The
ideas of the artist engrafted in the work are truthful to the character of Mr.
Lincoln and the history of his time. He is represented with the left arm ex-
tended, holding in that hand the " Emancipation Proclamation," in the act
of reaching out and proclaiming freedom to the slave. The right arm falling
by his side, with the half-opened hand covering and shielding with its pro-
tection a scroll representing the Constitution of his country. Under his right
foot are allegorical images of Slavery and Rebellion ; on the Tree of Life, by
which he stands, is a representation of Union. The cast is well finished, as
may be seen by the photograph taken before it was placed on exhibition in
the Pavilion, which shows the statue to much better advantage than could
be seen from any point of view in the place it occupied during the Fair.

The lines of the costume, and some points in the figure, are too sharp and
angular, and the left arm is too long. The attitude is dramatic — this was
not at all a characteristic of Mr. Lincoln — but the expression of the head
and face is fine, and, we should judge, a good likeness.

It is a bold attempt to produce a colossal statue, clothed in modern cos-
tume, and some parts of the work are open to a justly severe criticism, yet
we think it should not be criticised without giving to the artist the credit
which he really deserves.

For Mr. Mezzara's general work we recommend a special premium.
Awarded a gold medal.

ON OIL PAINTINGS.

Committee i

P. MEZZARA, T. A. PARRY, FERDINAND TASSAULT.

The Committee report as follows :

Portrait Painting, by Fortunato Arriola. Awarded a silver medal.

Landscape Painting, by F. Butman. Awarded a silver medal.

Oil Painting, by Nahl Bros. & Diekman. The best oil painting in the
exhibition. Awarded a silver medal. This painting deserves especial men-
tion for its exquisite drawing and color, and for the life-like impatience of
the horse, whose superficial anatomy is delineated in a manner evincing long
and careful study. The rider is a graceful-looking horseman, correctly cos-
tumed, and beautifully painted.

The Committee regret that there was no competition in the branches to
which they have made the various awards.

Lithograph, by Loomis & Swift. Awarded a first premium.

Lithograph, by G. H. Baker. Awarded a second premium.

ON PHOTOGRAPHY.

Committee t

FORTUNATO ARRIOLA.

W. S.

P. MEZZARA.
JEWETT.

F. E. MILLS.

In this department of Art you have assigned us a most difficult duty. To
discriminate fairly between the merits of the different contributors in this
beautiful and popular branch of Art, where the excellencies of all are so
nearly equal, is no easy task. The conclusions arrived at in this Report are
the result of careful comparisons, and are given with the hope that they may
be charitably received, if we have erred in judgment.

The present collection of Photographs, including plain and retouched in
Inda ink and water colors, is undoubtedly the finest ever exhibited in San
Francisco, and is creditable in the highest degree to the various artists. In-
deed, we think this exhibition of photographic skill could not be excelled
by any display of the kind in any city. California, though young in years,
is not necessarily young in Art, especially in this branch, where we have so
many elements of its success in our fine, clear atmosphere, our wealth, and
the refined taste of our people. Photography, as well as other branches of
Art, must and will excel here, if progressing under a kind spirit of emula-
tion and just and intelligent criticism.

Perhaps, in this connection, it will not be out of place for your committee
to remark, that by intelligent criticism is not meant the sarcastic and ma-
licious remarks too often indulged in by writers on Art. There is no intelli-
gence or judgment manifested in criticism of that style. The artist learns
nothing by it, receives no encouragement, but goes about another work as
blindly as before, thinking all the time of the stigma of ridicule to be
attached to the result of his labor and study, when he should have been
pointed out, no matter how severely, if kindly, the right direction, analyzing
and reasoning out its merits and its faults. There are others who, though not
sarcastic in their criticisms, condemn that which is really meritorious in a
work of Art because it does not attain to their Btandard ; and this standard
being far beyond the reach of most artists, they necessarily condemn nearly
everything coming under their notice.

To proceed with the duty before us, we find in the collection of Bradley
& Rulofson, and Addis & Koch, the best plain photographs on exhibition,
and recommend to each a first premium of equal merit, awarding them in
this manner, for the reason that we found it exceedingly difficult to decide
between the two best competitors.

There are also fine specimens of plain photographs in the collections of
Nahl Bros, and Jacob Shew, to whom we award equally the second
premium.

For the best general collection of life and cabinet-size photographs, re-
touched iu India ink, we award the first premium to Bradley & Rulofson.

$h* pining and JJcUntific fxm.

There are, however, single specimens of this cluss in some of the collections
of the other exhibitors, which are not excelled in the Art Gallery j particu-
larly several Ooelyworked pictures in ink, of hunting scenes iu the. collection
of Xahl Brothers and Bradley A; Knlofsou— beautiful specimens of the art
of landscape composition.

The second premium for largest sized photographs, retouched in India ink,
we award to Jacob Shew.

CABD niOTOURAPIIS.

There are a few specimens of cards, by Jacob Shew, equal, if not superior.
to any otbere on exhibition, for which we would recommend a special
premium.

But for tho best general collation of standing and sitting pictures in this
department, wo award the first premium to Bradley & Hulofson ; and for tho
hi-A 'jeneral collection of vignettes in this department, we award the first
premium to Addis & Koch.

The second premium for best general collection, to Jacob Shew.

For tli" best photographs, worked in water colors, first premium to Nahl
Bros. The superior merit ol Messrs. Nahls' pictures in water colors, is their
brilliancy and harmony of color, streugth, delicate finish, uud truth to
nature.

Second premium for water-colored photographs, to Mr. Winter. The
pictures by Mr. Winter show careful finish, are free and artistic in touch, arid
exhibit fine harmony and delicacy of color in the draperies. But, although
the Bush is warm and transparent, it is wanting in truth of color, especially
iu the shadows.

These, we think, are some of the merits and the faults in the beautiful
picture of the three young girls, which is one of the most pleasing exhibited
in the Art Gallery. The grouping is natural and picturesque.

The photographs in water colors, by Addis & Koch and Bradley & Kulof-
son, deserve especial mention for their beauty and harmony of coloring, free
and artistic handling of drapery and backgrounds. The flesh coloring is
Strong and vigorous, but is somewhat wanting in truth to nature. In the last
named collection there are many very beautilnl pictures, both large and
email.

For best " Ivorytypes." — First Premium to Addis & Koch. The small
pictures in this class are delicate and very pleasing. The largest ones — cab-
inel Bile, with full length figures, have very finely painted backgrounds, but
the flesh coloring wants the forco and brilliancy ot the surroundings.

There are specimens of a new style of picture — photographs on porcelain,
pninted in water colors, in the collection of Nahl Bros., which are exquisitely
beautiful, having all the transparency, delicacy and beauty of miniatures on
ivory. For which wo award the first premium.

Tho photographs of California landscapes, by Watkins, are too well known
and appreciated to require an extended notice here. The point of sight in
mos* of the views is chosen with rare judgment — points representing the
finest combination of lines and picturesque beauty. This excellence, added
to many others, place them high iu the catalogue of superior productions.

For these pictures, so universally admired both at home and in Europe, we
recommend the first special premium.

The photographic landscape views, in and near the city of San Francisco,
by Klain, are, some of them, fine specimens of the art — clear, sharp, and well
toned. Awarded a first premium.

Lawrence & Houseworth had on exhibition a large and beautiful collection
of sterescopic views, of monntuiu, valley, lake, ar,d river scenery in Cali-
fornia.

RESUME.

Bradley & Rulofson — First premium for large photographs, re-touched.
" " Special premium for plain photographs.

" " First prem. for card pictures, standing and sitting.

Addis & Kocn — Special premium for plain photographs.

" " First premium for ivorytypes.

" " First premium for card vignettes.

Jacob Shew — Special premium for card pictures.

" " Second premium lor large photographs, re-tonched.

" " Second Premium for general collection card pictures.

" " Certificate of rnerit for plain photographs.

Nahl Bros — First premium for water-colored photographs.

" " First premium for porcelain pictures.

" " Certificate of merit for plain photographs.

Roueut Winter — Second premium for water-colored photographs.
0. E. Watkins — Special premium lor mountain views.
M. Klain — Special premium for city views.
Lawrence «fe Houseworth — Diploma for sterescopic views.

ON MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES.

Committee :

C. H. HARRISON", H. W. BRADLEY, P.J. O'CONNOR.

Owing to the varied character of the articles Bubmitted to them, the com-
mittee, in the absence of owners or other persons to explain the improve-
ments claimed, and their use3 have found it difficult to judge as correctly aa
a more extensive knowledge of the merits ot the articles would have ad-
mitted.

Lhver Jacks, exhibited by Leffel & Meyers, Portland, Oregon. — These
jacks are first rate for all railroad purposes, being quicker of action than
either the screw or hydraulic jack in common use.

Army Printing Presses, exhibited by G. W. Edwards, San Francisco. —
These presses are of Eastern manufacture, are of fine appearance, and pos-
sess many «ood qualities.

Job Printing Press, exhibited by A. N. Rood & Co. — Of Eastern manu-
facture and good appearance.

Straw Hats and Bonnets, exhibited by the Pacific Straw Works, San
Francisco. — This exhibition comprised a case of straw hats and bonnets;
also the machinery for making them. The machinery is ingenious and the
workmanship good. Awarded a silver medal.

Self-emptying Bucket and Windlass, exhibited by J. S. Fogg, Oakland.
This bucket and windlass are for well uses. The principle is ingenious and
appears to work well.

Wind-Mills, exhibited by Atwood & Bodwell.San Francisco. — Awarded
a diploma.

Mining Car, exhibited by C. Roberts & Co., San Francisco. — This car is
of good strong manufacture, the plan of working the tail-board being new,
simple and ingenious. Awarded a diploma.

Improved Soda Machine, exhibited by W. R. Frink, San Francisco. —
This is an improved soda machine, the patent for which has been applied for
by Mr. Frink. The main feature is the supplying the materials by means of
pumps. The machine is a finished specimen of coppersmith work. Award-
ed a diploma.

Gas Machine, exhibited by Blake & Co., San Francisco. — This'' machine
is ot Boston manufacture. No tost having been made with it, tho committee
were unable to judge of its merits.

Ropk Covering for Hydraulic Hosk, exhibited by J.L.Moulthrop. Miners'
Foundry. — This is u very ingenious improvement for the protection and
strengthening 0f mining hose, and deserves the careful attention of hydraulic
coiners. Awarded certificate ot merit.

Dcnbak's Patent .Steam Packing for PisToxs.exhibited by Henry S.Smith,
Golden Stale Foundry. — The construction of the piston head and rings being
such that the rings are not bound or held fast by the head. The rings being
cut in sections, they are allowed to move freely, readily adjusting themselves
to untrue cylinders. They can be made much narrower, thereby avoiding
friction ; the steam forcing them out to their bearings, they require no springs
or bolts, and the body of the piston not requiring to be filled with steam, but
only a very smalt space, makes no loss of steam. They can readily be fitted
to old pistons of any style.

Life Raft, exhibited by E. Hawthorne, San Francisco. — This raft is suit-
able for pontoons for army use, or for ferry use, or for floating stages around
a ship. It is cheap, light, and easily constructed.

Cases of Stuffed Birds, exhibited by Lorquin, San Francisco. — Excel-
lent specimens of the nrt, and beautifully arranged.

Eogs, Dyed and Engraved, exhibited by G. F. W. Richter. — The idea is
ingenious, and the execution beautiful — the eggs being a great curiosity.

Horse Shoes, Pincers and Hammers, exhibited by MisgUl & Cooper, San
Francisco. — These are excellent ppecimens of workmanship.

Grate Bars, exhibited by Devoe, Djosmore k Co., San Francisco. — Anew
style of bar, calculated to burn small coal, give a better dralt, and last much
longer than the old style. They are well worthy of attention.

Trunks, Valises and Carpet Baos, by James Longshore & Co., San
Francisco. — The specimens exhibited were of excellent workmanship and
appearance, and apparently of a very durable character. Awarded a di-
ploma.

Plaster Ornaments, by Samuel Kellett, San Francisco. — For beauty of
design and excellent finish, awarded u silver medal.

Iron Safe, by J. Weichart, San Francisco. — An excellent safe for the
purpose intended. Awarded a diploma.

Gold, Sliver and Copper Preparations, by J. A. Bauer, San Francisco.
These consist of nitrate of silver, sulphate of copper, cloride of gold, and
sodium, all prepared by the exhibitor. The nitrate of silver is used extensively
in photography, about a ton of silver being used every year for that purpose,
in the United States. Bauer claims a new method of obtaining sulphurets
of copper, for which he has applied for a patent. Awarded a diploma.

Distilling Oils. Samples exhibited by E. Benoist, San Francisco, who
has distilled lubricating and burning oils of most excellent quality. Awarded
a diploma.

Combined Faucet and Measure, exhibited by E. D. Mitchell, San
Francisco. This is an Eastern invention, and is a very ingenious, cleanly and
economical method of measuring liquid from a barrel or tank, through the
faucet at the time of drawing.

Boot-Blacking Machine. This machine, by A. E. White, is of California
invention, and is said to be the first of the kind ever invented. Its
construction shows considerable ingenuity, and its effects a considerable
saving of time, a pair of boots being cleaned and handsomely polished by it
in a half-minute. The committee awarded a certificate of merit.

Blow Pipe, by Joshua Heady, San Francisco ; two blow pipes. These
blow pipes are constructed with valves, by means of which a small India
Rubber bladder is filled with air, from the mouth of which, by the contractive
force of the bladder, the air is thrown out of the point of the blow pipe in a
continuous stream. This flow of air is also held under the control! of the
operator by means of his finger, which, when pressed upon the neck of the
bladder, either reduces the current or entirely cuts it oft', as may be desired.
Awarded a certificate of merit.

Fire Works, Church & Clark. San Francisco, who exhibited a large
variety of ornamental fire works. This firm manufactures very largely of fire
works, which have a first-class reputation in this market for brilliancy
of colors and unfailing execution. The display made by Church & Clark on
the opening night of the Fair, is said by good judges to have never been
excelled, in good quality, by any display in San Francisco, or elsewhere.
Awarded a diploma.

Fire Works, by Tripp & Robinson, who exhibited a fine assortment
of patterns of ornamental fire-works. The display made by this firm on the
closing night of the Fair was a very beautiful one. Awarded a diploma.

Shoe Lasts, by Brown & Butters, Oakland — nine shoe lasts manufactured
at the Pacific Last Factory, Oakland. For excellence of model and good
workmanship, awarded a certificate of merit.

Cooperage* by F. Nehrlich, San Francisco. Mr. Nehrlich exhibited a
most excellent specimen of his workmanship, in the form of a mammoth cask
or wine vat, capable of holding 534 gallons. Awarded a diploma.

Self-Regulating Bench Planes, by Mullear & Bender, San Francisco.
This is a California invention, designed to avoid the delay and inconvenience
experienced from the clogging of the plane, as ordinarily constructed. This
improvement prevents clogging, aud the cutting iron being firmly held, no
vibration can occur, so the tool does its work neater and with less force than
the instrument now in general use. Awarded a diploma.

Cedar Boards, by Macdonald Bros., San Francisco. The sawing of these
boards reflects great credit upon the operators, the great accuracy of lines,
and smoothness of surface being remarkable. Very large quantities of Spanish
Cedar are now used in various branches of trade in California, mostly lor
ornamental and cabinet work, and the perfect sawing of the same is a nicety
in the art. Awarded a silver medal. ,

Back Boards, by Macdonald Bros., San Francisco, For excellence
of workmanship, awarded a diploma.

Sawed Lumber, by Joshua Hendy, San Francisco, one lot gang circular
sawn lumber. This lumber was sawed by one of Hendy's gang circular saw
mills, said to be the only mill that saws dimension lumber direct from the
log, by one movement of the carriage. For evenness of dimensions the
lumber is decidedly superior to any sawed by the ordinary circular saw.
Awarded a silver medal.

Redwood Lumber, by Macpherson & Wetherbee, San Francisco, who ex-
hibited two redwood planks, seven feet five inches wide, and twelve fent long —
clear, without knot or blemish. These planks were sawed at JNoyo River
Mills, and are said to be the widest ever sawn. The exhibitors encountered
great difficulty in getting a saw of size sufficient for the purpose. They sent
an order to the agents of Spear & Jackson, in New York, for a 12-foot sash
saw for the purpose. As 10-feet saws were the largest ever made by that
celebrated firm, the agents on receiving the order, fearing an error, wrote
back to Messrs. Macpherson & Wetherbee to that effect; when the order was
repeated, followed by an order from New York to England (or a steel plate
to be made of the requisite size. As a specimen of the immense growth of
the redwood timber which abounds on our Northern coast, the planks are very
instructive. During the holding of the Fair, parties wishing to exhibit the
capabilities of California lor the production of timber, desired to purchase the
planks to send to the Great Exhibition to be held in Paris in 1867. The
owners, however, have declined to sell the same, preferring to donate them to
the Agricultural Department at Washington. Awarded a silver medal.
[To be Continued].

60 shs Alpha. G. H., at 340(31210 per foot

4 ahs avane it 760 per fool.

1 sh Botcher at 15n per foot.
I sh Belcl'iT at ISO per foot, s 4.
1 !<!i Belcher nt 150 per foot, a 30.
B shs Gould £ Carry at rita.ns.S90 per foot.
* ahs Gould A Curry at Sib per foot, a 50.
2U vtii Ladv Br vn ii at IS per .-dure.

Main iniiK.- rial at U6<3U7 per share, is.
wish* imperial at n.s@U7 per share.
30 shs Imperial at 115 per snare, a 10.
10 shs Imperial at IIS per share, 8 30.
Belts Empire MAM Co, nt 26o per share.

5 shs Empire M A H Co, at 250 per sh, 8 3.
10 aha Overman at 46@49 per lout.

10 shs Bullion at SO per share.

6 ahs Bullion at J* per share, s S.

6 ahs Bullion at 27L, per share, b 5.
100 ahs Spring Valley W W at 66 per cent

5 shs Oakland B K at 60 per cent
85.000 Legal Tender Notes at 67*-. percent
9 5,000 Legal Tender Notes at 67?ic, s 30.

AfTERNOON SESSION.

27 ahs Chollar-Potosl at 134 per foot.
SshuChollur Putosl at 136 per loot, 8 fi.

6 stiH Ghollar-PotoaJ at U6 per foot.

5 ahs Ohollar-Potoal at 135 per foot, a 3.
3 shit Yellow Jacket at 485Q475 per ft.

1 all Yellow Jacket at 4K) per tout, b 3.

2 ahs Yellow Jacket at 465(3460 per foot.
1 ah Yellow Jacket at a7u per foot, b 30-

3 ehB Yellow Jacket at 436@l70 per ft. b 3.

1 sh Yellow Jackot at 465 per toot, s 3.

2 shs Yellow Jacket at 460 per foot, a 8.

6 aha Yellow Jacket til 4ft) per foot, a 8.
lflh Yellow Jacket nt 435 per toot, a 30.
8 whs Crown Point at 67» per share.

42 shs Crown Point at 675(3570 per foot, b 30,
8 shs Crown Point at 560 per loot, a 3.
16 aha Crown Point at 555 per foot

4 ahs Crown Point at 655 per foot, s3.
4 shs Crown Point at 660 per foot, 36.
4 shs Crow 11 Point at 560 per foot.

4 aha Crown Point at 650 per foot, a 30.
2 ahs Hale A Norcross at 285 per foot

20 shs Hale A Norcross at 295 per foot, b 30.
6shB Hale A Norcross at 280 ner foot.
6 shs Hale A Norcross at 275 per foot, s30.

2 shs Hale A Norcross at 282>£ per ft, s 3.
10 aha Overman at 5i per foot.

1 ah Belcher at 150 per foot, b 3.

3 shs Belcher at 155 per foot, b 30.

16 ahs Gould A Curry at 830 Der foot, b 30.

1 sh Savage at 750 per foot, a 3.
i shs Savage at 75 1 per foot.

6 sha Empire Mill A Mining Co. at 250.
20 shs Sierra Nevada at 7'a per ahare.

45 shs Imperial at HHCr,\r,\^ per share.
35 ahs Imperial at 111(5,110 ner share, »3.
15 shs Imperial atl07i&U0 per aha re.

30 sha Imperial at lU5@l02k per share, s 30.
10 shs Imperial at 105 per share, a 3.
3sha Imperial at 100 per share s 30.

5 ahs Imperial at 107 per share, a 6,

5 shs Imperial at 109 per share, s 3,

6 Bhs Imperial at 109 per share, b 3.
10 sha Imperial at 108,^ per share.
10 shs Imperial at lofl per share, s 10.

50 bob Spring Vallev W Oo at 55 p ct, e 20
Amount ot sales S153.687 00

Thnr«(l«y, January 4.

18 shs Hale A Norcross at 280@265 per foot
8 ahs Hale A Norcross at 260 per foot, 3 30.

4 shs Overman at 45(947 per share.
4 shs Alpha, G- H. at 210 per foot.

2 aha Alpha, G II, at 210 per foot, 8 3.
37 shs Chollar-Potosl at I37@136 per ft,

8 aha Gould A Curry at 890 per foot,.
16sha Gould A Curry at 890 per foot, b30.

4 ahs Could A Curry at 880 per foot, 16 d.
12 sha Gould A Curry at 875 per foot, s 30.

15 shs Yellow Jacket at 4lu@i45 per foot,
lsh Yellow Jacket at 430 per foot, b 30.
6sh9 Yellow Jacket at 330(3435 per ft. s 3.

4 ahs Yellow Jiicket at l25@420pcrft, s30.
60 sha Ophir at 332)£®330 per foot,

20 shs Crown Point at 550 per foot.

12 shs Crown Point at 550 per foot, s 4.

1 sh Belcher at 159 per foot,
lsh Savage at 760 per foot.

46 shs Imperial at 109@lll per share.
20 shs Imperial at 105 per snare. s30.

20 shs Imperial at 111 ($109 per share, S3.
20 shs Sierra Nevada at 7 per share, s 10.
B shs Sierra Nevada at 8 per share.

3 shs Confidence at 27 per share

5 shs Confidence at 26 per share, bfJ.
10 sha Wide West at 8 per share.

10 shs Empire M A M Co. at 200(3195, s 90.

2 shs Empire M A M Co. at 240 per sh, B 30.

6 shs Exchequer at h\i per share.

10 shs Exchequer at7i£ per share, s3.

5 shs Bullion at 29 per snare, s 3.
25 shs Bullion at 29@31 per share.

6 shs Bullion at HO per share, b 3.

2 shs Cal Steam Nnv Co af 69 per cent, s 3.
$ 3,000 Legal Tender Notes at 69e.

AFTERNOON SF.SSION.

28 shs Crown Point at 645(3540 per foot.

20 shs Grown Point at 540®545 per foot,

16 sha Crown Point at 445 pe: foot, a 4.

3 shs Yellow Jacket at 425@440 per ft, a 3.
1 shs Yellow Jacket at 435 per root.

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 440 per foot, b 10.

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 437J£ per foot, Mon.
5 shs Yellow Jacket at 440 per foot, a 10,

4 shs Yellow Jacket at 445 per foot.

2 aha Yellow Jacket at 447& per foot

2 shs Yellow Jacket at 445 per foot, s 3.

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 425 per foot, a 30.
2shs Savanc at 775(51795 per foot

2 shs Savage at 7'.iu<3*00 per foot.

3 Bhs Savage at 785 per foot.

1 sh Savugc at 780 Tier foot s 3.

2 shs Savage at 800(3802^ per foot, b 30.

1 sh Savage at 775 per foot, s 30.

4 shs Alpha, G. H., at 210 per foot.

8 shs Alpha, G. H., at 210 per toot, b 30.

4 shs Alpha, G H, at 200 per foot, s 10.
10 sha Chollar-Potosl at at 139@l40 per ft

2 shs Ohulhir-Potosl at 132?£ per foot.

5 shs Chollar-l'otosi at 140 per foot, s 30.
lshs BeJclier at 160 per foot, b30.

21 shs Larlv Brvan at 1}£ per sharp-

15 shs Bullion at 28 per share, s30.
20 shs Bullion at 31 per share, b 2.

10 ahs Imperial at 110(3113 per share.

5 Bhs Impel in), at 1133^ per share.
10 ahs Exchequer at 8 per share, b3.

6 sha Alameda R. R. at 20 per cent

3 shs Cal. Steam Nav. Co. at 60 pet., 8 3.

2 shs Cal Steam Nav Co at 60 per cent s 30
Amount of aales $162,498 00

Friday, Jaennry 5.

36 shs Ophir at 300©295 per share.

36 shs Ophir at 297(3100 per toot

10 shs Yellow Jacket nt 420@430 per foot

6 shs Yellow Jacket at 40o@4l0 per tt, 6 30.
10 shs Yellow Jacket at 430@135 per foot'

3 shs Yellow Jacket at 450 per foot b 30.

2 sha Yellow Jacket at 43 1@435 per ft, a 30.

13 shs Savage at Z70@7fi0 per foot

7 shs Savuge Jit 70U<370.'i per foot

24 shs Alpha, G. H., at 205(3190 per foot.

4 shs Alpha at 195 per share.

47 shs Imperial at 113(3114 per share.
CO shs Imperial at lll?4@110 perBhare.
30 shs Imperial at I117 per share, slU.
20 shs Imperial at KM per share, s 10.

25 shs Imperial at 110^(3111 per share.
36 shs Crown Point at 530(3660 per foot.
It; shs Chollar-Potosl at 145 per foot.
Ijj shs Bullion at 30 per share.

65 shs Sierra Nevada at 8 por share.
65 she Overman at 47@45 per foot, a 30.
521 510 Lecni Tender Notes at 69?£@69J£.
$5,0o0 U. S. 7-30 Bonds at 69?^ per cent
10 shs Spring Valley W W Co at 55 per ct

3 shs Cal Steam Nav Co at 60 per cent a 30.

AFTERNOON SESSION.

1 shs Belcher at 1511 ner foot b 30.
lsh Belcher at 140 per foot, a 30.
3 shs Belcher at 150 per foot
C shs Alpha. G. H.. at 200@195 per foot,
lsh Alpha at 203 per foot.

22 shs Chollar-Potosl at 145@ls8per foot.
1 Bhs Gould A Curry at 900 per loot a 3.
1 ahs Savage at 760 per foot.

1 ah Yellow Jacket at 425 per foot,
lsh Yellow Jacket at 440 per share.

30 shs Wide West at W2 per share.
. 2 shs Overman at 48 per toot.
5 Slis Overman at-Wi per foot

2 shs Ophir at 305 per foot,
lsh Ophir at 310 per foot, b 10.

16 shs Imperial at 110 per share.
Amount of sales $i lo.G-D 00

Wb» pitting m& Mmtifh JBtm.

spuing Jtottttrary.

CALIFORNIA.
Plumas County. — A correspondent of the
Downieville Messenger, writing from Saw Pit
Flat, says that the Eagle company is taking out
gravel that is tinted handsomely with gold.
The foreman recently took oat a pan of dirt
which yielded 829. The Franklin company
are poshing the main tunnel back in search of
another channel in the hill. Last week the
company raised at the end of the tunnel, and
found gravel that promises well. The Union
company is busy taking out and piling gravel
of prime quality,

The New York company is opening out in
gravel that shows unmistakable signs of rich-
ness— pieces of gold being picked up every day.
The Monitor Company is getting handsome
pay ; the company made a washing, week before
last, and cleaned up $ 3,500 from a run of three
days.

The American company, on the opposite
side of the hill, after battling nearly ten years
with the bed rock, have raised a shaft forty
feet over the back of the tunnel, and found
gravel that promises to reward them for their
toil, which pays from three to five dollars to
the car-load. This will, no doubt, resurrect
some half dozen companies that have been
slumbering around the American, and brisk
times are at hand.

Shasta. — The Tehama Observer of the 23d
nit. speaks of some rich placer mines in Shasta
county, as follows :

Tipton & Burtt, of Bed Bluff, sent $2,250 to
San Francisco, in dust, the largest grain of
which was valued at $325, and other pieces
went from 50 cents to §150, The gold was
brought to Bed Bluff by George Burtt, of the
firm of McPhee Sc Burtt, doing business at
Dog Creek, Shasta county, some eighty miles
north of this place, on the Sacramento river
road to Treka. It is represented as the rich-
est gold mining section in the northern part of
the State. One company, we are informed,
are taking out $25 per day to the hand.

Tuba. — The Marysville Appeal of the 28th
nit. learns that L. B. Clark sold, a few days
ago, his mining claims at Smartsville lor
8115,000 in gold coin, retaining one-tenth un-
assessable. These claims join the celebrated
blue gravel mines, and were purchased by an
Eastern company. The ground is supposed to
be very rich.

Sierra. — A correspondent of the Messenger
says that the interest taken in mining in the
southern portion of the county is daily increas-
ing. The Union compauy have not been run-
ning their mill for some time, although they
have been busily at work and will commence
to crush on Monday next. The Twenty-One
Company are sinking shafts and taking out
quartz, as the mill is not in running order at
present. The Fac Simile ledge is considered
one of the best in the vicinity. The Oak Flat
company have, without doubt, an excellent
claim. The ledge is now seven feet wide.
They have two tunnels which are one hundred
and thirty feet apart, in which the quartz is
equally rich, and it must take a long time to
crush the quartz between the tunnels. The
Masonic company are working twenty men in
their subterraneous gravel mine. There are
several other mines in this vicinity which are
paying well.

The sluices of the Erie company at Port
Wine were cleaned up by some thieves on
Friday night of last week. They got about
81,000.

The Messenger learns that Wasswick, on
Thursday of last week, cleaned up twenty-two
ounces for one day's work.

Nevada. — The Gazette learns that mining
matters are still quite lively at Summit City.
The California company have made one clean-
up of their mill, and although the yield of the
rock was less than expected, it was sufficient
to pay large profits.

Mr. Benj. Jones and others, engaged in
working a placer mine on Gold Flat, have re-
cently discovered a quartz ledge in their claims
six feet wide, and very rich in sulphnrets and
free gold. They are able to trace it nearly
1,800 feet by surface indications. They are
hard-workiDg and deserving men.

A cumpany is running a tunnel under Main
Btreet in Nevada. It is being strongly tim-
bered, and the dirt is being run through sluices
as it is being taken out. The ground under
the street has long been known to be rich. In
fact, the whole lower part of the city is built
upon a rich placer mine.

The Grass Valley Union says that another
handsome specimen was brought in from the
Ophir mine on Tuesday evening last. The
most experienced quarlz miners in this section
unite in the assertion that this is the hand-

somest and most valuable specimen ever taken
from a ledge in that vicinity. On Wednesday
about ten thousand dollars worth of rock was
taken out. The Ophir mine is proving to be
one of the richest mines in that proverbially
rich district.

The Allison Ranch mine is paying from
$100 to $1,000 per ton. It is said that the
owners of this mine — probably the richest gold
mine in the world — have divided fully one
million of dollars, clear profits, within the past
three years. Probably this sum is below the
mark. The earnings for October last were
$40,000 ; for November, $50,000. "The own-
ers, we believe, are six in number.

Placer. — According to the Placer Herald,
over one hundred ounces of gold was lately
taken out of the Oro tunnel claim, near Forest
Hill, as the week's work of four men. This
tunnel was commenced in the year 1853, and
this is the first good yield ever had from it.

We have a very interesting report of mining
operations at Ophirville, which we shall give
next week.

Alpine. — Mr: W. D. Root, the Secretary of
the Geo. Washington Co., has shown us some
very fine looking rock, which he has received
the past week, taken from the company's tun-
nel. It is thought to be from a spur, and that
thoy will strike the main vein in a few days.

Work is progressing on the Active Co.'s
mill. This company is putting up "desul-
phurising works" by which their refractory ores
will be submitted to a new process which has
worked finely on a small scale. High hopes
are entertained of important results.

The Michigan Consolidated Mining Com-
pany, located near by, will also soon commence
work under the impetus of New York capital.

Tuolumne. — On Tuesday of last week some
prospectors discovered an immense vein of
quartz of fine quality, on a hill near Sonora.
Specimens yielded very well by mortar test.
The locators will immediately have a quantity
of the rock crushed, there being at least twenty
tons in sight, in order to definitely ascertain
what it will pay.

The Mount Vernon claim, Sngar Pine Dis-
trict, J. W. Mandeville & Co., owners, cleaned
up week before last 218 ounces out of forty tons
of rock.

Over 400 tons of quartz, according to the
Courier, are now at the mouth of the tunnel of
the Bacon mine, on Colder's ranch, ten miles
from Sonora. and a large amount in addition is
already in sight ready to be brought to surface
as soon as mill facilities can be furnished.

The Sugar Pine district in this county is
spoken of as noted for containing a large num-
ber of valuable quartz ledges, some of which
have already yielded a vast amount of gold,
while others are in a forward state of develop-
ment. One of the most promising claims in
the district is the Mount Moriah, near Union-
town, and about half a mile from the famous
Excelsior.

Mariposa. — Copper. — The Mariposa Free
Press says that reports from the Hamilton dis-
trict concerning copper prospects still continue
to be favorable. Several thousand pounds of
the metal have been smelted during the last
two weeks at the works of Henry & Co., ready
for shipment. Quite a little town is springing
up in the locality of these works at James'
ranch, which may eventually rival Copperopo-
lis. We shall refer more particularly next
week to the copper mining interest of this
county.

Marin. — The Marin county Journal says
that there is no doubt but that the copper
mines now being worked at Bolinas, in this
county, will prove of great value. From the
Ewing claim large quantities of ore is now
being taken for shipment. After working for
some time in search of the bidden treasure, the
owners finally struck a vein of twenty per cent,
ore, two feet thick. The Union company are
about to let a contract to run their tunnel two
hundred feet farther, or until it strikes Ewing's
ledge. The length of the tunnel of this com-
pany, thus far, is something more than five
hundred feet. The owners of these mines are
sanguine of great results, as the indications are
favorable in the highest degree. We are glad
to see that the stockholders have the prudence
to keep the stock among their own immediate
residents, and not allow speculators the chance
to come among them, and by extravagance and
mismanagement " freeze them out."

Mendocino. — Gold is found in Mendocino
county, and quite a number of miners are said
to be engaged in prospecting the gulches there,
some ol whom make as much as seven dollars
per day.

ESMERALDA.

The editor of the Esmeralda Union has seen
a sample of ore from the Mountain Queen
mine at Montgomery, a quantity of which is
being shipped via San Francisco to Swansea,
England. This ore, per ton of 2,000 lbs,
yields : silver, $1,011.95 ; gold, $13.02. The
ore also assays four per cent, of copper. A
second lot, from she same mine, is on the way,

which is pronounced still richer. The Home-
stake mill, which has just been completed
at Bodie, is now in operation, everything
working beautifully. The machinery consists
of twelve stamps, four of Hepburn's pans, with
three separators, and is driven by a thirty-
horse-power engine. The mill commenced
crushing on the 27th ult.with three hundred tons
of ore on hand, arid a sufficient quantity coming
out of the mine to keep up the supply. The
ore pays on an average $80 per ton.

Mr Gallagher, who is the chief owner of the
Crocket claim, Tias lately returned to Aurora,
from San Francisco, and, as we understand,
will take charge of tie mine, which, though
hitherto worked but little.still pays handsomely.

Mr. Markley, with others, has struck the
Falkirk ledge at a depth of 140 feet on Last
Chance Hill. It prospects very nicely. Work
upon the same will be prosecuted vigorously.
HUMBOLDT.

The Humboldt Register says that " The
Oreana " is one of the finest claims yet opened
in the famous Arabia district. The ledge is
about three feet in width, and the croppings
assay as high as $111 to the ton. The ore is
in a position extremely favorable for working.
It will require roasting.

The brothers Black are still at work upon
the Lavala, which continues to widen as they
descend. It is now 15 feet wide, and they are
following down the west wall, which continues
smooth and well cased with clay, and gradually
receding, into the hill — promising at, water
level a very wide vein. No great proportion
of metal in the ledge now, but it is expected
the ore will, as is usually the case, concentrate
when water level is reached. Their mill is on
the ground, and will be erected as soon as the
mineral vein will justify.

NEVADA.
The Enterprise says the Montana fever is
quite prevalent in that city, and quite a rush
thither from Washoe is predicted for next
spring. Letters from that quarter speak most
encouragingly of the mines there — both placer
and quartz. There is a probability of work
being resumed on many of the mines in the
vicinity of Silver City that have lain idle for
from one to three years. In most of the veins
thereabouts gold is the predominant paying
metal. At the time these leads were first
prospected, the charge for crushing was from
$30 to $50 per ton. This was more than the
whole yield of the ores. Of course miners
could not afford to pay such prices, so they
stopped work. Now, however, crushing is
being done for ten dollars, aud these old and
abandoned claims are likly to become valuable.
Many of them yield ores that will pay from
$18 to $25 per ton, and a few, rock that would
undoubtedly pay, by judicious assorting, as
high as $35 or $40. Among the claims named
as having resumed work are the Kossuth aud
the Genessee companies.

The Great Lakes to be Connected with
the Mississippi.— At the last meeting of the
Polytechnic Association, Mr. Carter of Chica-
go, gave some particulars in relation to the
work of lowering the bed of the Illinois and
Michigan canal, for the purpose of draining
the Chicago river into the Illinois. This canal
is 100 miles in length, with a width of seventy
feet at the surface, and thirty at the bottom.
It connecte the Chicago river, at a point near
the city, with the Illinois river at Peru. It
passes over a summit of about seven feet eleva-
tion, the water being raised fur this level by a
steam engine. The first design of the engi-
neers was to sink the canal deep enough to
avoid this summit level ; but, to save expense
in construction, the Commissioners finally de-
cided on the present plan. The citizens of
Chicage have, i'or some time, been desirous to
haye the canal sunk through this level, in
order to drain the waters of the Chicago river
through the canal into the Illinois, instead of
allowing them to flow, as at present, into the
lake, where they foul the water of the harbor
by the sewerage of the city. It has finally
been decided to do this work at the expense of
the city, and on the close Of navigation this
year, numerous gangs of workmen are to com-
mence the task so as to complete it with the
least possible delay. Mr. Carter says that the
length of the summit level is eighteen miles.

The " Diamond " Fever is raging furiously
in Boise and Owyhee, according to last ac-
counts in the Avalanche and Statesman. The
editor of the former says he is the owner of
only two diamond claims, each 300 feet square,
and therefore keeps cool ! Those parties who
have successfully prospected for those brilliants
think they have the " dead thing" on diamonds.
Those crystals stand the severest tests, they
say. They are small, from the size of a grain
of sand to that of a small grain of wheat, but
they are found all over a tract of country forty
miles square — between Boise city and Owyhee.
It is stated that the prospectors, from a want
of mineralogical information, and in their ex-
cited eagerness, are packing home any amount
of quartz, in the belief of their being diamonds.
Yet, so far from the diamond excitement being
a burlesque, says the Avalanche, it is a subject
that commands the careful attention of the
leading and best informed citizens.

A Fruit Preserving House, with a capacity
of 25,000 bushels, is to be erected at Buffalo,
at a cost of $100,000. These houses have
been thoroughly tested in Cleveland, Cincin-
nati, Indianapolis, New York and Greensboro,
while large ones have just beeu finished in
Pittsburg, Detroit, Chicago and St. Louis. A
full description of one of these " preserving
houses" and the philosophy of the process, was
given in our issue of March 18th, 1865. Who
will be the first to start a similar establishment
in this city ?

Congressional Committee on Mines. — The
Speaker of the National House of Representa-
tives, in his appointment of the new Committee
on Mines aud Mining, has given representation
to the gold mines of California and Oregon,
silver mines of Nevada, lead mines of Iowa and
Wisconsin, copper mines of Michigan, iron and
coal mines of Pennsylvania, and Iron Moun-
tain mines of Missouri. The Committee con-
sists of nine members, as follows. Mr. Higby
being Chairmau : Higby, California ; Ashley,
Nevada ; Cobb, Wisconsin ; Strouse, Penn-
sylvania ; Driggs, Michigau ; Ashley, Ohio;
Henderson, Oregon ; Allison, Iowa ; and Noell
of Missouri.

Big Wagons.- — We noticed some time last
spring the construction and use of an immense
wagon in Virginia City, Washoe, in which
loads were hauled weighing as high as ten tons.
This wagon was constructed for Mr. Carpenter,
who after a thorough trial of the same for some
eight months, and finding it a success, ordered
the construction of another of twelve tons
burthen. This new mammoth vehicle has been
completed, acd weighs 7,050 pounds.

Road Locomotives.-
locomotive is now at work in county Down,
England, carrying freight from the Newcastle
quarries. The machine is very large and
heavy, calculated to carry eighty tons with
ease. The practicability of road locomotives
appears to have been fully proven, within the
past three or four years ; and there can scarce
be a doubt apprehended that the great experi-
ment about to be tried on the plains, west-
ward from Missouri, will prove a success.

Good for the Farmers. — The Calaveras
Chronicle says : The early and abundant rains
this season and the pleasant weather that fol-
lowed, have enabled the farmers to make rapid
progress in plowing and planting their fields.
Preseut indications are favorable to a good
crop.

«- -.- *m- -~ * ;

Quincy Hall is one of the oldest, largest
and most respectable clothing establishments
in San Francisco. Messrs. Davies & Schafer
earn their success by enterprise.

Increase of Patents. — The number of pa-
tents issued for the year 1865 shows the aggre- '
gate to be 6,600, an increase of 1,600 over any
previous year. It was supposed that there
would be issued from the Patent Office for the
week ending January 2d, 1866, 129 new pa-
tents. There was issued for the week ending
with the 20th of June last, 160 patents— the
largest number, we believe, ever issued from
the office in any one week. The average
weekly issue of patents for 1865 was 117 ; for
1860itwas only 98. The full official returns
may slightly vary the above figures ; as the
closing work of the year is in part only esti-
mated.

Oil in Colordo. — The Denver News chroni-
cles the finding of large quantities of oil in that
State. It says : We have every reason to
believe from the indications and discoveries
made, that portions of our Territory are as rich
iu petroleum as the celebrated Pithole Dis-
trict in Pennsylvania. Near Canyon City a
well is now yielding twenty-four barrels per
day of the best quality of •' green oil." This
well is only seventy-five feet in depth, and is
the only well that has been sunk for oil in the
Territory. Some others are going down, but
none have as yet reached any considerable*
depth.

$ft* pining and £ cwnttfic § rw$.

*Ucruaiwal.

IMPORTANT EXPERIMENTS.

Mr. N.irmiin Wiard, of New York, has re.
cently been mukini; some interesting and im-
portant experiments in connection with steam
boilers. By permission of the owners of the
steamer St. John ( the same whose boiler re.
cently exploded), he inserted a number of
thermomoters into tho port boiler ( the one
which sqbsequently exploded), for the purpose
of ascertaining the differences of temperature,
if any existed in the interior of the boiler.
The result of his observations are given as
lollows :

Bebm Hi.' water line 27rt ilogrecB.

i uut : l»j 10 5<x> degreM.

thi ruptu i iiiv BMUOot -'iii" di b

12 incb. tielovr lh- rapture DI tho SflihOot. Mftdegreca.

The surface of the water in the boilers osci-
lated up and down six inches, alternately heat-
IDg llie plate by exposure to the hot steam at
500 degnea, and cooling it by contact with
the v.. iter at '-'i;9 degrees. It is fearful to con-
template when we now know that a sudden
chango of 2.1L degrees is constantly occurring
in these boilers; and tho certain effect must be,
with such expansion and contraction, to per-
manently weaken the plates of the boiler.
These experiments have already created a
great sensation among boiler-makers and engi-
neers, and a large number of well known me-
chanics have examined the experiment, for
themselves and expressed great surprise at the
new and practical discovery.

A similar class of experiments was made
some time since by Chas. Wye Williams, Esq.,
who has been the managing engineer of tho
Dublin Steam-packet line for many years.
His experiments were made for an entirely
different end from that had in view by Mr.
Wiard, and were conducted at a low range of
temperature— from 90° to 120° Pah. His
conclusions, however, were, that after both
the steam and water had reached 21 2 degrees of
temperature, there was thenceforward no percep-
tible variation of heat between the steam and
water areas in the boiler. He states that
when both thermometers indicated a temper-
ature of 218°, they would both fall simultane.
ously to 212, on the steam being allowed to
escape.

These experiments are very important, aDd
should be repeated, for verification, by a disin-
terested party. Mr. Wiard claims that he has
discovered a method by which the engineer
can equalize the temperature in his boilers, at
will, so as to avoid the risk of explosion from
its inequality ; and his experiments have been
made to prove that such inequality does exist.
Will not some ofour San Francisco machinists
or engineers, who can have no ulterior object
in view, as an inducement to produce one or
the other result, repeat the experiments in this
city. The cost would be trifling, while the
practical results might be of immense impor-
tance, and they certainly would elicit a very
great degree of interest.

An Important Branch op California In-
vention.— On Fremont street, near Market,
Messrs. Bryant, Strahan & McEachren have
recently started an establishment for the manu-
facture of looking-glass and picture frames.
These frames are there made in all the various
styles and sizes, from the cheapest wood to
the richest burnished and gilt. Heretofore
we believe, with the exception of one estab-
ment, which has manufactured principally for
their own use, these frames have been imported
from Europe or the Eastern States. But Mr.
McEachren, one of the members of the above-
named firm, having been engaged in this branch
of industry from his boyhood, conceived the
idea of starting an establishment of sufficient
capacity to supply the largely-increasing de-
mand of this entire market. He has invented
some new machinery, connected with this
branch of manufacture, whereby a great amount
of labor is saved over the old process. By the
use of this improvement, and the energy of the
individual members of the hrm, the company is
now doing a good business, and employing
some twenty men in the various departments
of enameling, moulding, and gilding ; and hope
soon to be able to supply the wants of the
entire Pacific coast for this class of merchan-
dise, thus adding another link to the great
chain of supplying our own wants by our own
industry. We wish the company abuudant
success in their new enterprise.

SKILLED LABOE FEOM ENGLAND.

The English papers and manufacturers are
noting with no small degree of alarm the
present rapid emigration of skilled labor from
England to the United States, and are already
beginning to look upon it in the nature of a
public calamity. A late issue of the London
TYmftS, in commenting upon this movement,
says : " It is beginning to be u frequent occur-
rence for forty or fifty hands to leave at every
pay-day, from the principal iron and coal
works of the district. This is said while speak-
ing of the districts of South Wales, where
there are famous treasures of iron , copper and
coal, and where the workmen are as well skilled
and as independent as any in the Kingdom.

This emigration has been so great and so
long continued that so great a scarcity of
skilled workmen has been produced as to
enable the " strikers " to so advance the rate
of wages as to admit even of tho introduction
of foreign iron into English manufacturing
establishments. This latter fact is fully ad-
mitted in a circular recently issued hy one of
the largest firms of iron dealers in the city of
London. In this circular it is stated that
foreigners have delivered special descriptions
even into the very centre of the iron districts,
and have also profitably supplied from foreign
sources many castings that would derange
and interfere with the appliances of an English
ironfounder, such as can now be made in
England only at a greatly increased price.

A single steamship, tho Kangaroo, recently
arrived at New York from Liverpool, with
ovor one hundred and fifty artisans and fac-
tory hands from England and Ireland, who
came to seek employment in the great manu-
acturing centers of the New England States,
and aid in developing the rapidly increasing
commercial interests of the Union.

So great is the annoyance to English iron
masters and manufacturers, which has grown
out of this continued restlessness of workmen
there, that agents have even been sent to this
country to tempt the workers in iron back
again to Europe ; hoping by the return of such
men to deter others from going abroad.

Hitherto the efforts of Americans have
been chiefly directed to protective duties and
a decrease of the price of home labor, to en-
able our people to compete in our own and
the murkets of the world, with foreign manu-
factures. The plan now is to create such a
demand for foreign labor here, as to bring up
the price of labor in Europe to something near
our own standard; and thus prevent foreigners
from supplying the markets of the world with
manufactured goods through the aid of cheap
labor and at the expense of the better and well
paid labor of the United States. This condi-
tion of things is being brought about by a well
organized emigration agency, and will have
the effect to break up the oppressive system
under which the English mechanic has hitherto
been compelled to employ his labor at less
than half its value, to build up and perpetuate
the great moneyed aristocracy of England.

A ministerial order has been issued in
France that only utensils tinned with pure tin
should be used in the military hospitals, and
M. Jeannel gives the following process for
detecting small quantities of lead in tin. He
treats five decigrammes of the metal filed off
with an excess of nitric acid diluted with three
times its weight of water, boils the mixture,
filters, and then drops into the solution a crys-
tal of iodide of potassium.* If only one ten-
thousandth of lead is present, a yellow
precipitate is formed, which does not disap-
pear on adding an excess of ammonia.

Straightening Shafts.

It often happens in the business of the
!ii:iiliiii>- shop that iron shafts have to be
straightened before they are turned. It is
customary in most places to use a common
sledge, and hammer away until the task is
completed. The consequence is that many
blows are struck before the object is accom-
plished, and the work is bruised and greatly
injured.

A much better plan practised in some shops,
but not so generally as it should be, is to have
a large screw set in a frame, on a cast-iron
bed. The shafts are put under this screw, and
adjusted to suit circumstances. One turn of
it will do more work, of a better quality, than
much hammering. Not only this, but by put-
ling the shaft under the sirew aud measuring
before correcting it, the job can be done at
once with one setting, so that it will be un-
necessary to take it out and put it in the lathe
several times. Large shafting that haB to be
heated before it can be straightened, may be
bent readily when cold, under the screw press.

It is also common to straighten shafting by
'• peaning ;" that is to say, by hammering it on
the hollow side, or the reverse of the process
ordinarily employed. It looks odd to see a
man hammering a shaft, on the bent side to
make it straight, but the philosophy of it is
rational. By striking on the hollow side the
scale, or skin more properly, is expanded, and,
being thus the longest, compels the shaft to
bend toward the round side, thus making it
straight. The blows must be light, however,
or else the operation will not be successful ;
moreover, if the shaft be turned afterwards so
as to remove the scale, it will run out of truth
again, and the work be spoiled.

It often happens that rods or connections
require to be '* off-set " so as to come in prop-
erly. Though the " off-set " is always avoided
where it can be, nothing is more convenient to
bend a rod with than a screw press. By it all
blackening and bruising of the bright work in
the blacksmith shop is done away with, and
the job is so much cheaper in consequence.
For straightening shafts, however, there is
nothing equal to the screw press, and we rec-
ouimeud those who have not tried it to build
or buy one without delay. — Exchange.

New Patent Lock. — The Amador Dispatch
says a burglar proof lock, patented by W. C
Bussy, of Jackson, is pronounced by compe-
tent judges to be the very best ever invented.
The lock needs no key, and is constructed on
a new principle. The inventor, we are in-
formed, can instruct any one to fix it so that
he can unlock it himself. He defies any per-
son not so instructed to open the lock by fair
or foul means.

Improved Plow — A California Invention.
Mr. John Mott, of Contra Costa county, near
Danville, has invented a new and ingenious
double-revolving plow. The plows, two in
number, are placed one above the other, upon
a horizontal axis, under the beam and parallel
to it. Its operation is as follows : After the
plow has passed across the field, and turned
for the return furrow, by the touch of a spring
the plow not in use, and which turns an op-
posite furrow, falls down from where it is, sus-
pended, while the team, in starting, brings up
the one which has just been in use, and places
it in a position where it is locked, awaiting the
next turn of the team. The invention is a
very simple one, and promises to be of great
value for Blowing gardens or lands which have
been fenced, as well as ground where dead fur-
rows are objected to.

Light Railroad Locomotives. — Mons. M.
Monette, a Parisian engineer, proposes to lay
ight rails on a narrow guage — about forty
Inches — on the sides of the old highways; and
to work on them with small locomotives of
four to five tons, or with horses in some cases.
His plan seems much like what has been long
in practice in most of the principal cities of
this country, with horse-power, and for some
years with dummy cars, and more recently
with small traction engines.

A Wood-Splitting Machine. — Pierce's pa-
tent— an Eastern invention — is now in opera-
tion in Sacramento, at the corner of Second
and L streets, and which, says the Bee, is at-
tracting considerable attention. It consists
of a knife on the end of a lever driven by
steam , and works well. One man splits with
it ten or twelve cords of sawed wood.

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New Fusible Metal. — Dr. C. R. Von
Hover has found that an alloy of cad iiim 221
parts, lead 517 5, tin 295. and bismuth 1050.
will melt at 149.9° Fahr. An alloy of cadmium
three, and four each of tin, lend, and bismuth.
i'usHS at 153.5°. An alloy of cadmium one,
with two each of the others* or an alloy "f one
of ench ol the four metals; fuses at, 155.3°,
They all become pasty at lower temperatures,
and all osydize rapidly in water.

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Saturday Morning, Jan. 6,

1866.

A State Mining Convention.

Pursuant to the request of several mining journals and
representative mining individuals, the association
known as the {< California Mining Bureau," of San Fran.
Cisco, through their Board of Trustees, have issued the fol-
lowing call for a Mass Convention of the miners of Cali-
fornia:

Resolved, That a Mass Convention of the miners of the
State of California, be and is hereby called to assemble in
the city of Sicramento, on WEDNESDAY, the 17th of Jan-
uary, a.i>. 1868, at 12 o'clock, and that any person engaged
in actual mining operations shall be eligible to a seat iu
said Convention.

JOSEPH W. LOW, Vice-President.

J. B. Whitcomb, Recordiug Secretary.

San Francisco, December 6, 1865.

A STATE MINING- BILL.

We publish id our issue today a bill intro-
duced into the Legislature by Assemblyman
Pattison, of Nevada, the object of which is to
secure a general law, that shall be applicable
to all, parts of the State, for regulating the lo-
cation of quartz claims, and keeping np the
title to the same. The Bill, as introduced, is
founded mainly upon the local laws which have
been in force for many years in Nevada county,
and which have been generally adopted as the
basis of local mining laws throughout the State.
Long experience.has proven that the provisions
of this law work well, and it is especially desi-
rable that they should become general, and
receive the sanction of State legislation.

The author of the Bill, though he has given
the subject much thought, and has had consid-
erable experience in its practical working in
the district where he resides, does not claim
that it is perfect, and has expressed a wish to
receive suggestions upon the subject, with a view
to its modification and improvement, before
any further action shall be had upon it.

We understand that it is not his intention
to put the Bill upon its passage before the
20th instant. By this delay the miners of the
State will be enabled to thoroughly canvass its
merits, and perhaps embody their matured and
practical judgment at the approaching Quartz
Miners' Convention, which will be held at
Sacramento on the 17th instant. In the mean-
time, the Mining Committee, in whose hands
it now rests, will report it back to the House,
and ask its reference to the Judiciary Commit-
tee, to be examined as to points of law.

The suggestions of the Nevada Gazette ap-
pear to be well put, and are the only ones that
occur to us at present. Those suggestions are
to the effect that the locators o( a claim should
be required to describe its situation more accu-
rately than is provided for in this bill, and that
all sales of claims, whether the consideration
is under or over twenty-five dollars, should be
acknowledged before a proper officer. In order
to entitle a bill of sale to record, it must be ac-
knowledged, and in this respect we think
quartz claims should be put upon the same foot-
ing as real estate. Holders of claims would
then always be able to trace the title from the
first locator, and this will become a matter of
great importance in the future. We trust the
quartz men of the state will carefully exam-
ine the bill, and suggest such improvements as
they deem advisable.

Interesting Incidents. — An interesting
ceremony took place on Saturday evening of
last week — the last working day of the old year
in the large erecting shop of the Vulcan Iron
Works, on Tremont street. The mechanics
employed in the various departments of this
extensive establishment met on that occasion
for the purpose of presenting the superintend-
ent, Mr. Joseph Moore, a magnificent gold
watch, of California manufacture, as a token of
their esteem and affection. On the cover of
the watch was engraved : " To Joseph Moore,
from the Mechanics of the Vulcan Iron Works,
San Francisco, January 1st, 1866." Mr. Birch,
the estimable foreman of the works presented
the gift in a neat and appropriate speech, to
which Mr. Moore replied as follows :

" Boys, I receive with hearty thanks this
token of your good will towards me. It is
most gratifying to me to know that every
workman in this establishment regards me as
his friend. The workmen of the Vulcan Iron
Works, I am proud to say, have always been
noted for their skill, intelligence, and gentle-
manly conduct. A kindly feeling and good
understanding has always existed between you
and your employers, and I trust these mutual
good feelings will be perpetuated through many
years. of prosperity to both. In conclusion, I
assure you I shall always try to merit a con-
tinuance of your confidence and esteem. Iagain
thank you most cordially, and wish you many
happy .New Tears."

After the conclusion of this ceremony, the
moulders and mechanics of the foundry present-
ed to Mr. Steiger, one of the proprietors, a
very handsome gold-headed cane.

The boiler makers also presented to Mr.
Aiken, himself a proprietor, a magnificent gold
watch-guard. Such acts of courtesy displayed
by proprietors and employees alike, are re-
freshing to chronicle. These social reunions
tend to cement that friendship and good feel-
ing which should ever exist between employers
and employees.

Copper Ore Shipments. — The shipments of
copper ore from the Union mine, at Copper-
opotis, for the week ending Dec. 21st, were 532
tons. The shipments for five days ending
Dec. 28th, were 394 tons.

Ten sacks of sample Ore, from the Keystone
mine, were shipped to this city from Stockton
on Tuesday last.

The Stockton Independent of Dec. 28th,
says that a few days previously the Taunton
copper Bmelting company shipped from that
city to San Francisco, 61 tou3 of regulus, or
copper matte. The Campo Seco miuiDg com-
pany shipped on the same day 86 tons of ore.
On Tuesday, 24 tons of copper ore arrived at
Stockton from the Campo Seco mine.

Squarza, the Incomparable. — The genial
spirit who presides over the mysterious pre-
cincts at No. 44 Leidesdorff street, remem
bered his friends, as usual, on Monday last,
with an abundance of the tangible evidence of
his inimitable skill as a compounder of bever-
ages, suitable for New Year's festivities. The
reception of a bountiful supply at this office is
gratefully acknowledged.

The Stockton and Copperopous Railroad.
Bichard Ivers, Esq., one of the proprietors
of the Volcan Iron Works, in this city, has, in
connection with G. D. Nagie, taken the con-
tract to build the Stockton and Copperopolis
Railroad. The contract price i3 $1, 250, 000.
The road will be completed within three years ;
the cars will probably be running on a portion
of the track by next September.

Important Decision. — In the Nevada Su-
preme Court, in the case of Milliken et al V3.
Sloat, Judges Brosnau and Beatty have filed
their opinion reversing the order for payment
in coin, and, in effect, completely upsetting the
Specific Contract Act — as, iu express terms
they declare it in conflict with the law of Con-
gress making the national issues legal tenders,
and consequently void. Chief Justice Lewis

dissents.

*•-»— -^»— • — »

Dividend. — The Gould & Curry Silver Min-
ing Company have declared a dividend of $50

per foot.

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Onlt a Million. — The bond of the Collector

of Customs at San, Francisco is one million

dollars.

NEW QUAKTZ MINING BILL.

The following bill has been introduced in the
California Legislature by Assemblyman Patti-
son of Nevada :

AN ACT

For Acquiring and Maintaining Titles to
Quartz Mining Claims.

The People of the State of California, represented in the

Senate and Assembly, do enact an follows:

Section 1, The provisions of this act shall extend over
all quartz mining claims in the State of. California.

Skc. 2. Each locator of a quartz claim shall hereafter be
entitled to two hundred feet on a quartz ledge or vein, and
the discoverer shall be allowed one hundred feet addition-
al. Each cluim shall include all the dips, angles, and vari-
ations ot the vein.

Sec. 3. On the discovery of a vein of quartz, ihreo days
shall bo allowed to mark and stake o IT the same, in such
manner, by name of the owner or owners, and the number
of the claims, or otherwise, as shall properly and fully
identify such claim. Parties having claims may cause u,
map or plan to be made, and a copy filed with the Couuty
Recorder of the county iu which the claims are situated,
to more particularly tix the locality ; but a map or plan
shall not be obligatory.

Sec. 4. Any person, a citizen of the United States, or any
person having taken the necessary steps to become a citi
zen of the United States, shall bereaftor be entitled to
hold one quartz claim on aDy distinct and separate load as
provided in section iwo, and as many more as may bo
purchased in good faith for a valuable consideration.

Sec. 6, When the consideration dues not exceed the sum
of twenty-five dollars, the said claims may be transferred
by a bill of sale, iu the presence of oue witness, without
the acknowledgement of auy officer; but when the con-
sideration for such transfer shall exceed the sum of
twenty-five c'ollars, the bill oi sale or deed shall be ac-
knowledged before some competent officer, as in real es-
tate,

Skc, 6. A notice shall ho posted on the claims, contain-
ing the uumher of feet claimed, name or names of the
person or persons making tne claim, and the initial or
starting point of such claim; and within fifteen days after
the discovery of the claim a copy of the aforenamed notice
shall be filed for record with the County Recorder of the
couuty iu which the claim is situated. On filing the notice
with the Recorder, the person presenting tho notice shall
make affidavit before tho said Recorder that such notice-
has been posted on said claim prior to the filing of the
notice, or the affidavit may be made before any other
competent officer and sent to the Recorder with the notice.
The i.ffidavit shall bo placed on record with and as a part
of said notice.

Src. 7. Within thirty days after the filing of the notice,
as above provided for, an owner or an agent for tho
owner or owners of such claim shall file in tho County
Recorder's office an affidavit that work bas been dune on
such claim to tho amount as follows: If the claim be less
than five hundred feet, to tho amount of twonty-flve dol-
lars; if the claim cooiaius between five hundred and one
thousand icet, to the amount of fifty dollars; It the claim
contains between one thousand feet and fifteen huudrcd
foet, to the amount of seventy-five dollars; if the claim
contaius between fifteen hundred and two thousand feet,
to the amount or one hundred dollars- if the claim con-
tains between two thousand and twenty five hundred
feet, to the amount or one hundred aod twenty-five dol-
lars- if tho claim contains between twenty-five hundred
aud three thousand feet, to the amount of one hundred
and fifty dollars ; if the claim contains between three
thousand And thirty-five hundred feet, to the amount of
noe hundred and seventy-five dollars; if the claim con-
tains between thirty-five hundred and four thousand feet,
to the amount of two hundred dollars- if the claim con-
t'lios between four thousand aud five thousand feet, to tho
amount of two hundred aud fifty dollars ; if the claim con-
tains between five thousand and six thousand feet, to the
amount of three hundred dollars. No claim exceeding six
thousand feet shall be admitted upou tho same affidavit.
Upon tho expiration of the aforementioned thirty days, if
tho affidavit as above provided for bo not filed, as herein
provided, then the claim becomes null and vo:d, and open
to relocation by other parties.

Sec. 8. Withiu one year, and each and every succeeding
year, alter tlio filing of affidavit, as provided for in sectiou
seven, an owner or agent of the owner or owners of such
claim shall file with the Kecordor au additional affidavit,
to the effect that since the filing of tho last previous affi-
davit, tho owner or owners, through themselves or by
their agent, havo done work on such claims as follows:
Five hundred feet or less, to the amount of twenty dollars;
livo huudred to one thousand feet, to tho amount of forty
dollars; one thousaud to fifteen hundred feet, to tho
amouut of sixty dollars; fifteen hundred to two thou
and feet, to the amount of eighty dollars; two thou-
sand to two thousand five hundred feet, to tho amount of
one hundred dollars; two thousand five hundred to three
thousand feet, to ihu amount of one hundred and twenty
dollars; three thousaud to three thousand five hundred
foet, to tho amouut of one huudred and forty dollars;
three thousand five hundred to four thousand feet, to the
amouut of one huudred aud sixty dollars; four thousand
to five thousand feet, to the amount of two hundred dol-
lars; five thousand to six thousand feet, to the amount of
two hundred and forty dollars. Or tho owner or owners,
by themselves, or through their agent, may procure, a
l.cense to hold such claim (after complying with the pro-
visions of sectiou seven) for the term of ono year, at the
rate and terms as follows: For a claim of five hundred
feet or less, for the sum of ten dollars; five hundred to
one thousand feet, for tho sum of twenty dollars; one
thousaud to fifteen hundred feet, for the sum of twenty-
eight dollars; fifteen huudred to two thousaud feet, for the
sum of thirty-five dollars; two thousand to two thousand
five hundred feet, for the sum of forty two dollars; two
thousand five hundred to three thousand feet, for tho sum
of forty-nine dollars; three thousand to three thousand
five hundred feet for the sum of fifty six dollars; three
thousand five hundred to lour thousand feet, for the sum
of sixty-three dollars; four thousand to five thousand feet,
for the sura of seventy-five dollars: five thousand to six
thousand feet, for the sum of eighty seven dollars. Jn
case the owner or owners of such claim Tail to file the affi-
davit's iu this sectiou [provided,] or, in lieu thereof,
take out a license, as iu this section provided, withiu one
year after the G ling of the affidavit provided for in section
seven, then the same becomes null and void, and liable to
relocation by other parties.

Skc. 9. The Controller of State is hereby authorized and
required to prepare and furnish to the County Auditois of
such counties as may require them, licenses, classed and
of a value as follows: Class ono, tea dollars; class two,
twenty dollars; class three, twenty-eight dollars ; class
four, thiriy-five dollars: class six, forty-nine dollars; class
seven, /firty-six dollars; class eight, sixty-three dollars;
class nine, seventy-five dollars; class ten, eighty-seven
dollars. The Controller shall keep accounts with each
Auditor in the same manner as made and provided for
other licenses. The Com roller may add the sum of
twenty-five cents to the specified price of tho above 'icensc
as his fees, and the County Auditor shall collect the same
:n addition thereto, and account to the Controller for the
same.

Sue. 10. Tho funds derived from the sale of the above
Quartz Mining Liscense " shall be devided as follows:
One-third to the County School Fuud of the county in
which the license be sold, one-third to the State School
Fund, aud one-third to tho General State aud County
Fund, to be divided and apportioned the same as funds
derived from State and couuty taxes; providing, that the
Auditor of the county shall he entitled to deduct from the
amouut five per cent, as his fees.

Seo. 11. C'tunty Recorders are hereby empowered to
administer the oath, and may make out affidavits pro-
vided for in this Act.

Seo. 12. County Recorders are hereby entitled to charge
and collect as their fees the same amouut per folio as they
are by law entitled In other matters of record, and shall
be entitled to charge and collect the sum of fifty coots for
each affidavit taken, and fifty cents lor the filing of each
affidavit.

Seo. 13. The provisions of this Act in regard to the lo-
cation of claims docs not include such claims as have been
located previous to the pnssage of ibis Act, but such claims
are required to keep up thoir title after the passage of this
Act uuder tho same provisions and in the same manner
as clai tis located under and after tho passage of this Act.

Sec. 14. Claims located previous to tho passage of this
Act, shall by their owner or owners, or agent of the
owner or owners, comply with section eight of this Act
within ono year from the passage of this Act, or such
claim shall he uull and void and liable to relocation by
other parties.

Src. 15 When a time exceeding one year shall have
elapsed without the filing of affidavit or procurement
of license, as provided in section eight, it shall be
deemed bona fide intention of abandonment, and shall
be so ruled in any Court of justice in this State.

Sec. 16. The form of license as herein provided to
be furnished by the Controller, Bhall be as follows :

QDABTZ MINING LICENSE.

Class From to feet.

This is to certify that has this day of

A.D. 18.., paid into the County Treasury the

sum of , thereby declaring his bona fide Intention

to have and hold, for tho term of one year, a certain
Quartz Mining < laim, known and described as follows :

, Controller.

, County Auditor

for and in the county of

In addiion to the above amount I have received the
ihe sum of twenty-live cents, the Bame being placed to
the credit of the Controller of State.

Auditor.

Sec 17. The County Auditor shall keep a register,
in which he shall record each license granted, the
name of the person or persons to whom granted, tho
name of the claim, if it be designated by a name, and
the district or neighborhood in which the claim is lo-
cated, and file the same montly in the office of the
County Recorder.

Sic. 18. This Act shall take effect on and after its
passage.

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From the Stock Circular of Associated Brokers of the S. F. Stock & Exchange Board.

San Fiusoisco, Satordat Mobnino, January Cth, 18GG.
During the past year the receipts of uncoined gold and silver in tlii.i
city through regular channels were as follows : — From California,
$2o,9.r> 7,750 ; Nevada, including Reese River, S15,8OU,O00; Idaho,
Cariboo, Fruser River, etc., $6,948,511 — in all 848,7u5,511. To arrive
at the probable bullion product of the coast, it is proper to add at least
20 per cent, to these figures for California, to allow for receipts in pri-
vate hands. From the North coast fully 40 per cent, should be
added, for the reason that a much larger amount of treasuro in private
hands is received from Portland and Victoria than from any other
mining region tributary to this city. All the bullion sotit hither from
Nevada arrives by public carriers. In making the additions alluded
to, it will be found that the total product the past year amounted to
$r>G,fi78,4lO, and that California produced $31,149,300, as against
$28,400,000 in 1864. The yield of Nevada last year was just about
the same as in 1864 ; and that of tho North coast say S9, 700,000 iu
1865, as against about 510.000,000 in the preceding year.

In glancing briefly at a roview of tho share market for the past
twelve months, it may be noted that until about the close of April last
nearly all leading stocks had been well maintained at higher quotations
than were ruling at the beginning of the year, but at the former date,
owing to the diminished productiveness of nearly every claim on the
Cotnstock, and the unfavorable fiuancial condition of certain com-
panies, a serious depression took place throughout the months of May
and June. A rather better feeling was inaugurated in July, and dur-
ing the ensuing months of August aud September, no very violent
fluctuations were witnessed, and confidence seemed to be measurably
restored. Karly in October symptoms of a decline were again apparent,
and tho market soon became under the influence of a panic, which
continued without much abatement until the middle of December,
every share on the list touching the lowest point reached for a long
time. Since then the GomstocK lode has given evidence of more per-
manency, and a number of mines have materially improved. The
yield of bullion has increased, and there is now a fair prospect that
the debts of several companies will soon be materially reduced with-
out tho aid of any further assessments. During the past week the
market has exhibited less strength, and some fluctuations have occur-
red in the more prominent shares,

Gould & Curry opened in January last at SI, 590, advanced to
$2,015 in April, fell to 81,480 in May, rose to $1,750 July 1st, drop-
ping to SI, 000 in October, rallying to 551,300 in September, receding
December 13th to $700, selling this week at $910@,880,and closing at
3900. From Jannary to May last inclusive, regular monthly dividends
of $75 per foot were paid ; in June and July $50, and August $40 per
foot were disbursed. For the month of December a dividend of $50
per foot has been declared.

Savage fell from 81,640 last January to $1,560 in February, rose to
$2,025 In April, declined to $1,150 iu June, then rallied to $1,425, re-
ceded to $1,175 July 30th, rose to $1,300 September 1st, steadily
declined to $625 in November, rallied to $800, fell to $500 (assessment
of $100 per foot delinquent), rose to $1,025 December 19th, and selling
this week at $830(gJ$750, closing at $760. From January to May last
inclusive, regular monthly dividends of $75 per foot were declared.
None have beeu made since then.

Yellow Jacket opened last January at $765, advancing throughout
the month, and in February and March to $2,750, steadily declining
tile months of April, May, June, and July, to $1,090, advancing to
$1,360 and $1,460 in August and September, dropping to $200,
December 16th, rallying to $580 at the close of that mouth (assess-
ment of $100 per foot delinquent), selling this week at $542@410,
and closiug at $440. In March last a first dividend of $75 per foot was
declared, and in April aud May dividends of 8100 per month were paid.
Potosi was steadily maintained throughout January and February
at 8700@750, advancing in April to $1,360, buyer 30, dropping in
Mny and June from $750 to $150, rallying at the close of the latter
month to $407, and in July to $480, declining to $410 in September,
■id dropping to $328 November 3d, since which time this company

has had no incorporate existence, being merged into the Chollar. In
May, June, and August, three assessments of $50 each were levied,
and in October one of $19 per foot was levied.

Chollar declined from $1,050 in January to $810 in February, and
*o8o in March, advancing to 81,000 in April, receding to $160 in June,
rallying to $473 at the close of that month. and to $5(10 in July, reced-
ing to 8480 in September, and to $340 November 3d. This company
paid two dividonds of $40 per foot each in January and February last,
and during the past year three assessments were levied, two of $50
each and one of$34.

Chollur-Potosi declined from $310 to $250 in November, rose to
82 iO at the close of that month, fell to $110 iu December, then rose to
8177J£. and sold this week at J176@135, closiug at $145. This com-
pany levied an assessment of $100 per share December 16th.

Crown Point rose from 8650 in Januury, to $1,450 in March, declin-
ing from $1,360 in April to $725 June 1st, advancing throughout July
and^ August to $1,250, receding in September. October, and November
to $675, and in December to $380, then rallying to $510. and sellin"
this week at S510@590, closing at 8560 bid. An assessment of $100
was levied August 31st.

Belcher rose from $975 in January to $1,650 in March, and to $1,800
in April, declining to $620 iu June, rising to $850 in July, and to
8910 in September, steadily dropping throughout October, November,
und December to $125, selling this week at $175@]59, and closing at
$150. During the past year dividends amounting In all to 8336 per
foot were declared, and an assessment of $100 per foot was levied De-
cember 14th.

Alpha rose from $950 to 81,425 in April, then fell to $700, advanced
to $1,000 in June, to $1,470 in July, and to $2,200 in October; then
steadily receding in November and December to $130,andsellin" since
January 1st at $250@190, and closing at $203. During the past
year, three assessments, amounting iu all to $660 per foot, have been
levied.

mining shareholders' deeeotosy.

List of Notices of Meetings, Dividends, As-
essments and Delinquent Sales.

Comprising the Karnes of Companies, District or County
or Location, Amount of Aws-sment; Date of McctlDR, De-
llnijticnl Ailvcrtls.-niciit und Sale, ana Amount and Tlino
of Payment of Dividends.

Ophir fell from $375 in January last to $300, rose to $590 in April,
fluctuating between $550 and $480 in May and June, rising to $530 in
July, dropping to $275 September 1st, rallying to $515 October 10th,
declining throughout November and December to $200, seller 30, sell-
ing this week at $360@295, and closing at $305. An assessment of
$100 per foot was levied August 31st.

Hale & Norcross declined from $260 to $210 in January last, rose
in March to $350, and iu April to $625, dropped to $400 in May, and
to $650 in June, receding to $480 September 1st, rallying to $60
October 1st, falling throughout November and December to $95, then
rallying to $400, selling this week at $290@265, and closing at $240.
bid. Six assessments, of $50 each per foot, have been levied during
the past year.

Imperial rose from $120 in January, to $192 in March, and to $285
May 10th, falling to 8235 May 20th, and to $139 June 1st, then ad-
vancing in June and July to $218@,2I5, receding to $218 July 20th,
rallying to $225 August 20th, steadily receding throughout October,
November, and December to $77, seller 30, rising to $130, and selling
this week at $133@108, closing at $110. During the past year
dividends have been declared amounting in all to $68 per share.

Overman opened January 1st at $120, fell to $90, rose to $245 Febru-
ary 20th, and to $350 March 10th, steadily declining throughout April,
May, and June to $100, rallying to $342 July 10th, receding in August
and September to $135, rising to $175 October 1st, and receding in
November to $40, and on the 16th Decembec to $7, then rising to $80,
and selling this week at $67>£@45, closing at $47. Two assessments,
amounting to $75 per share, have been levied during the past year.

Bullion declined in January and February from $115 to $60, ad-
vanced in May to $155, dropping to 8130 in June, rising to $180 July
20th, receding iu September to $125, in October to $70, in November
to $38, and to $5 December 16th, rallying at the.close of that month to
$80, and selling this week at $35(«)27>i. Six assessments have been
levied the past year, amounting iu the aggregate to $126 per share

LIST OF 0FFI0EES OF MINING COMPA-
NIES AND INCORPORATIONS.

iPBBUriHED IX TDK F1HST ISSPE OP EACH MONTH.]

(Hetow we give the date of recent meetings held In tills
oily liyrt l!u' names of otllcers chosen or appnintcd. Every
bona llfle company is invilcd to send us the result of their
election, torte ttius put on record, gratuitously, with any
oilier facts of general interest ]

Daney G. & S. M. Co.— March 6th, 1865.
Trustees, Edward Martin, W. W. Palmer, W
B. Johnston, I. C. Vandervoort, H. A. Fox, C
Colliscboni), E. J. Pringle ; President, W. W,
Palmer ; Secretary, A. Noel ; Treasurer, Abel
Ouy.

Hanscqm C. M. Co. — December 21st. Trus-
tees, W. W. Hanscom, Thornton Thompson.
Martin White, Jas. Biddolph, James Pender-
gast ; President, W. W, Hanscom ; Secretary.
W. L. Gitchell.

Jeffrey O. M. Co., Mattole, Humboldt Co.,
Cal.— Trustees, Win. M. Eider, Geo. W.
Grant, Henry O. Howard, Joseph Frazier, Y.
Squurza ; President, Charles W. Newman ;
Secretary, A. S. Gould ; Treasurer,Y. Squarza ;
Superintendent, Harris B. Wentworth.

Sierra Valley G. & S. M. Co., Summit
Township, Plumas Co., Cal. — Trustees, Earl
Barllett, C. B. Land, Lucius A. Booth, A. Noel,
A. Dulet ; President, C. B. Land ; Secretary
and Treasurer, A- Noel ; Superintendent, S. K.
Palmer.

RECENT INCORPORATION.

Mountain Petroleum Co. — November 24th.
Trustees, Thomas Coles, G. C. Clark, James
Walsh.

San Francisco Stock and Exchange Board,

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Alameda Coal Meetlnc Jan 8

Animas, Durango. Mex., 40c Feb 3— Feb 19*

Arbttrlos, Chihuahua. Mcx., $1 Feb 5— Feb 15

Adams, Petroleum, $5 jan n_jftn 25

Agawam, Nye co., Nev Annual Meeting, Jan 13*

Agawam, Nye co., $1 jan 13-Jan 27"

Alban, Storey co., Ncv.,$l Jan 9-Jnn 20

Arroyo Scco, Amador co., SI Jan 3— Jan 17

Alpha, Storey co., Nov., $50 jan 18— Fcbl7

Boston. El Dorado Co., 50c Dec 22— Jan C

Buckeye, Lyonco., Nov., $3 Jon 3-Jan 20

Bullion, J10 Levied— Nov 25

Bunker Hill, Amador Co., $5 Jan 6— Jan 20»

Blue Lodge, Lander co., $1 Feb 3— Feb 19*

Blue Ledge, El Dorado eo., $1.50 Jan 13— Jan 27'

Bunker Hill, El Dorado co., $1.50 Jan 20-Feb 2

Buckeye Annual Meeting, Jan 10

Caledonia Tunnel, Gold Hill, Nev., $2 Dec 23— Feb 3

Capital Meeting Jan 9

Central Annual Meeting, Jan 16

Cole, Storey co., Nov., $1 Dec 21— Jan 6

Chicago. Lander co., Nev., $2 Dec 30— Jan 15*

Crown Lead. Mariposa co., $5 Dec 30— Jan 15

Chollar-Potosi, Storey co, Nev., $100 Jan 21— Feb 1

Confidence, Storey co., Nev., $25 Jan 22— Feb 6

Cos'ala, Sinaloa, Mex., $1 Jan S9— Feb 10

Chollar-Potosi Meeting Jan 8

Daney, Lyon co., Nev.,$I Jan 15-Jan 31

Diana, Lander co., Nov., $10 Jan 20— Feb 6*

Dlos Padre, Alamos, Mex.,$2 Feb 2— Feb 14

Exchequer, Storey co„ Nov., $2 Jan 17— Feb

Florida, Reese River, $10 Jan 2— Jan 15

Franco-Americano, Mex.,25c Jan 26— Feb 9

Goodwin, Lander co., Nov., $2 Dec 16— Dec 30*

Great Western Tunnel Co., Aurora, Nev June 27— Feb 10*

Geo Washington, Alpine co., $1 June 27— Feb 13*

Gould A Currj* Dividend payable Jan 3

Hanscom.'Copper, Del Norte co., 15c Jan 20— Feb 3*

Hornet, Lauder co., Nov., $1 Jan 20— Feb 6*

Hale A Norcross, Storej- co., Nev., $25 Jan 15 — Jon 29

Honest Miner, Lander co.,50o Jan 13— Jan 29*

I. X. L., Alpine co., $3 Jan 2— Jan 16

Jeffrey Oil, Humboldt co., 50c Jan i— Jan 15

Jura, Storey co., Nev., 75c Jan 2— Jan 15

Jcwett, Storey co., Nov., $1 Jnn6-Jan 20*

Joe Lane, Lander co., 50c Jan 13— Jan 29*

Kentucky Copper, Calaveras co., $1 Jan 20— Feb 7*

Kentuck, Storey co., Nev., $17.50 Jan 3- Jan 15

Kohler Bros., Mex Annual Meetlug, Jan 8

Lady of tho Lake, S. F. Dist , Arizona, 25c... Dec 30— Jan 18*

Lelaud, S. F. Dist, Arizona, 25c Dec 3il— Jan 13*

Lady Bell, Del Norte co., luc Dec 18— Jan 0

La Vlctolrc, Mariposa co., $2 Jnn 3— Jan 22

Lady Franklin, Alpine CO., 50c Jan G — Jan 26*

Lady Bryau, Storey co., Nev., $1 Feb 6— Feb 16

La Fernandez, Sonoia, Mex Sale Jan 6

Mina Rica do las Flores, Calaveras co. , 50c Jan 2— Jan 22

Maggie, Lander co, Nev., $4 Dec 26— Jan 11

Mattole Creek Oil Co. Annual Meeting, Jan 8

Napoleon, Calaveras Co., $7 Jan 23 — Feb 3

Nuestra Senora do Guadalupe, Durango, $l... Jan 27— Feb 14

Nevada, Lauder Co., SI. 60, Jan 13— Jan 29*

Newldria Meeting Feu's

Ophlr Adjourned Meeting, Jan 15

Old Colony, Reese River, $6 Jan 14— Jan 27

Oxford Beta, Esmeralda co., Nev., 50c June 27— Feb 14*

Owen's River Canal co., 40c Feb 3— Feb 19*

Open Sesame Sale Jan 13

Patrocina and Dolores, Chihuahua, Mcx., 75c. Dec 23— Jnn 16

Paragon, Humboldt co-, 25c Jan 6— Jan ^'6*

Peninsula, San Antonio, Lower Cal., $10 Jan 15-Jan 2y

Rappahoc, Sinaloa, Mcx., $2 50 Jan 17— Jan 31

Refugio, Chihuahua, Mex., $2>£ Dec 27— Jan 9

Santa Cruz, San Antonio, Lower Cal., $3 Jan 9— Jan 10

Salambo, Tuolumne co.. 50c Jan 3 — Jan 22

SlemprcViva, Sinaloa, Mex., $2.50 Jan 6— Jan 20*

Sierra Nevada, Storey co., Nov., $3 Dec 28— Jun 15

Sierra Valley, Plumas co., $1 Jan 5— .Tan 20

Santiago, Lyon co., Nov., $1 Jan 22— Feb 10

Sweet Vengeance, Yuba co., SI Jan 20— Feb S

Sierra, Douglas, co., Nev., $3 Jan 15— Jan 27

Sige), Humboldt co., Nev Annual Meeting, Jan 8

Sierra Nevada Annual Mooting, Jan g

Shoshone, Landerco., Nev., $1 Jan 29— Feb 12

Salamander, Calaveras co., Cal., 20c June 27— Feb IU*

Trinidad and San Jose, Sinaloa Mcx., $10. .. .Jan 8— Jan 22

Tirlta S M co., $3 Levied, Nov 25

Tuolumne Mountain, 50c Dec 27— Jon 16

United States, Lander co., $1.05 Dec 30— Jnn 15*

Union Mattole, Humboldt co., $5 Jan 19— Feb 6*

WldeWest, Alpine co., S3 Feb 3-Feb 21*

Yellow Jacket, Storey co., Nev., $100 Dec 15— Jan 15

fuba. Brown's Valley, $3 Feb 3-Feb 17*

Yankee Blade, Reese River, Nov.,S15 Jan 13— Jan 29*

Yeosemitc, Humboldt co,, Nov., $1 .25 Jan 20— Feb 6*

jjenlth Annual Meeting, Jan 15

"420," Storey co., Nev., $6.25 Dec2S-Janl3

Those marked ttuhun asterisk {*) are advertised in this
ournnl.

10

Ifae pitting m& Mmtlfie §xm.

It is said that miners, after working a while
under ground , greatly prefer it to laboring on
the surface of the earth. Such is the power
of habit.

Metallurgy.

MOSHEIMER'S CONCENTRATOR

DECEIVED THE FIRST PREMIIXM

From the ROYAL POLYTECHNIC SOCIETY, in Corn-
wall, and was highlv recommended by tlie Commissioners
as the moat Simple and Effective Concentrator for all kinds
of Ores.

Every Quartz Mill ought to have them, as they not
only save Gold and Silver, but also the Quicksilver and
Sul'phurets, without extra labor. They can be built en-
tirely ot wood at the mine, and will separate more per-
fectly In one operation, than any other Concentrator in
use. Apply to

J. MOSHEE3IEK,

23vllqy 423 Washington street.

EUROPEAN

METALLURG-ICAL "WORKS,

- AND

Practical Mining School,
Bryant Street, Between Third and Fourth,

SAN FRANCISCO.

THE Proprietors are at all times prepared to work or test
Ores sent to this establishment— either in large or small
quantities — by such process as may be found bestad.-ptedto
their cheraic.il character, alter a crreful analysis has been
made. Test lots of Ore adapted tj the smelting process at-
tended to. Sulphuret, pyritous, and the (so-called) "rebel-
lous ores," are having especial attention paid to their suc-
cessful treatment. Assaying in the humid and dry way.
Also, refining by cupellatiou, done at moderate rates.

PRACTICAL MIMXG SCHOOL.

The proprietors — encouraged by numerous applications
from gentlemen desirous of pursuing the study of practical
metallurgy— have concluded to admit parties on reasonable
terms. Having in their Mill all the necessary appli-
ances for crushing, roasting, amalgamating, smelting, re-
fining and assaving, as also a well extended Laboratory for
the analysis ot Ores and Minerals, a good opportunity is
here offered to acquire a sound practical knowledge of the
business.

H. P. Kimball, J. R. Murphy.

IOvIO

Metallurgist and Mining Engineer,

Stevenson House, corner Montgomery and California sts.

Ores Analyzed,

Advice- given, and PlansFurnished for working of different
Ores. Mines examined and reported upon.

BOALT «fc 8TETEFELDT,

Metallurgists and Mining Engineers

AUSTIN, KEVADA.

Western Branch of ADELBERG & RAYMOND, No. 90
Broadway, New York. llvll

Copper, Leacla G-oIcl, Silver,

Nickel and Cobalt Ore.

The above Ores are either purchased or liberal advances
made upon consignments, at the lowest British rates ol in-
terest For particulars apply to

THOMAS IPItXCE,

Agent for Townsheiid, "Wood «fc Co., Swansea,

3MCAJRTI1V &> CO.,

Office, Stevenson House,

Corner California and Montgomery streets (up stairs).

WILL CONTRACT FOR THE

PURCHASE OF COPPER ORES,

Assay ng eight per cent and upwards of Copper to the

"We will make advances upon Ores of Copper.

San Francisco. Post Omce Box 1259, 22

Agent for Messrs. "Vivian *fe Son and Dillwyn *fc
Co., Smelters at Swansea,

Is prepared to buy in any quantity

COPPER, SILVER, GOLD, LEAD

AND OTHER VALUABLE OEES;
Also Ijead Bars Contulnlng Gold and Silver.

figp- Full value paid on delivery in this City.^3ff
Address Lock Box No. 992, P. 0., San Francisco. 25vlo

BEMOVAL.

MONS. aT^COULON,

Informs his patrons that ho has removed his DRAWING

SCHOOL from Fine street to

410 Kearny Street.

Drawing Classes in the Evening will take place ns usual.

DRAWINGS FOR PATENTS Liceiirutelv and rniatly done.

20vll-lin

first jpjrjemittm:

FOR REFINING- COAX, OIL,

At the mechanics' Institute Fair, 18G1.

The PIONEER PETROLEUM OIL WORKS CO. is now
ready to advance money upon every kind of Mineral Oil,
from five to one hundred thousand gallons, upon assays cer
titled to by Professor E. Kenoi-t. Office Hours— Before 10
o'clock A. M., or between 2 and 4 P. M.

E BENOIST, Engineer and Chemist,

17vl0 643 Third Street, but. Bniiman and Townscnd.

Professional Cards,

Oar Patent Agency .

The Patent Agency of the Mining and Scientific Press
has been signalized with remarkable success during the
past two years. The Importance to the inventive genius of
this coast of a thorough and reliable agency for the soliclta
tion of Letters Patent from the United States and foreign
Governments cannot be over-rated, and the Proprietors of the
Press, feeling the responsibility which rests upon them, and
the reward which must follow the faithful performance of
their trusts, will take care to afford inventors every advan-
tage to bo secured to them through a competent and re-
sponsible agency upon this coast.

WHMI. 3L*. IDTJIVCAJV,

Stock Broker,

Member of the San Francisco Stock and Exchange Board,

No. 605 Montgomery Street, San Francisco

Mining Shares and Legal Tender Notes bought and sold
strictly on commission. Liberal cash advances made un
stocks consigned for sale . . lvU-3m

JS. O- BTTGBIEIE «fc sow,
ARCHITECTS.

DESIG\S, MACHINE DRAWINGS, AM)
DRAWINGS ON WOOD.

74= and 75 Montgomery IBlocls:

SAN FRANCISCO. 25vl0-3m

FREDERICK MAXSELL.

Mechanical & Architectural Draughtsman,

No. 422 California street, corner of Leldsdorff.

Drawings of Models made for parties applying for pa
tents at Washington or London. mar23-tf.

JA-MES MI. TAYLOR,

Attorney and Counsellor at Law,

COUET£COMMISSIONER, appointed by the Fourth District

Court, COMMISSIONER 0>-' DEEDS for Nevada

and Massachusetts,

Court Block, San. Francisco*

Entrances opposite City Hall, Merchant street, and 636
Hvlltf Clay street.

DR. H. AUSTIN,

DENTIST,

3N"o. 634, Waslxiiigton Street,

Between Montgomery and Kearny Streets

[OVER SAN FRANCISCO BATHS]

SAN FKANCISCO. 20vl0-qy

A.TJGTTST IKLTJWAJST,

Stock Broker,

Member of the
San Francisco Stock and Exchange Board,

Buys and Sells Stocks, Bonds, Etc.
Office, No. HO Washington Street, San Francisco.

Mining Engineer and Metallurgist,

Address ..... San Francisco.

"VS7IIL.X-.XA.3MC IR. BLAKE,
MINING ENGINEER,

Will make Surveys and Examinations of Mines, or give
advice regarding their working, the erection of Ma-
chinery, etc.

Office at Union Iron Works, corner of First and Mission
sts., or Lock Box 2,077 Post Cilice, San Francisco.
Ilv22qy

W. O. AK»KEWS,

NOTARY P17BLIC,

— anh —

Commissioner of Deeds for (lie State ox

Nevada and tlie Territory ot" Arizona,

AND FOB THE

STATES OF MASSACHUSETTS AND MAINE.
Office, Montgomery Block, 620 Montgomery Street,
10v8-2m saw framcisco.

GEOSGE II. BAKJBR,

Lithographer & Engraver,

tfo. 522 Montgomery St., San Francisco.

MINING STOCK CERTIFICATES LITHOGRAPHED
IN MOST ARTISTIC STYLE. CALL AND
EXAMINE SPECIMENS.
lOvS-tf

SHEKMAtt DAT,
MLttinjEr Engineer,

Wo. 56 Montgomery Slock, San Francisco,

Will examine, survey and report upon mines, and cons

aDd advise concerning investments in mining property, or
the machinery management and expenditures of mines.
22q*

To Mining Companies.

A GENTLEMAN OF MUCH EXPERIENCE AS A Min-
ing Superintendent, in England, Spain, and on the Pa-
cific coast, and one intimately acquainted with everv de-
partment of mining, and with nearly every class of miner-
al, is desirous of securing a position as Superintendent of
some mining operation in California or Nevada. The appli'
cantwas for feur years Superintendent of the Ni
den Quicksilver Mine, in this State. *"'
given on application at this office.
San Francisco, Oct. 12. 1865

A. Business Coanpliriaerrt.

Petaldsia, Oct. 4, 1865.
Messrs. Dewey & Co.— Gentlemen : Your note inform'
ing me ttiat my patent for Crushing and Baling Machine is
ordered tn issue is at hand. Please accept my thanks for
the prompt and business like manner with which the case
has been conducted, and iucloscd find twenty dollars for
balance Government fees Respectfully, etc.

" JACOB PRICE.

Trades and Manufactures. By Authority of the State of California,

Pacific Glass "Works

Are now prepared to execute orders for the manufacture of
All Kinds of Bottles to Order.

Office, No. 621 Clay street, San Francisco. 3vll-3m

JOHN DANIEL,

(SUCCESSOR TO O. GORI)

MAKBLE WOKK8,

No. 408 Pine st. bet Montgomery and Kearny, San Francisco.

MafttvlN, Mouumc-nts Tombs, Plumber** Slabs,
Etc., On hand and Manufactured to order.
JGSJ- Goods shipped to all parts of the State. Orders re-
spectfully solicited. 5v8-3m

NATHANIEL GRAY,

General Furnishing Undertaker,

641 Sacramento St, corner of Webb, San Francisco.
Rarstow's Metallic Eurlal Caskets and Gases.

THEODOKE KAXLENBERO,

Maker of Models for Inventors.

MACHINES, MATHEMATICAL, OPTICAL AND PHIL-
OSOPHICAL Instruments. Scales, Weights, etc. Steel
Stamps, Dies and Die Sinking, Embossing Stamps. Repair-
ing of machinery promptly attended to.

No. 4IS Market street, San Francisco. n7-tf

Palmer's DPatent

ARTIFICIAL LEG,

manufactured in Philadelphia, Penn*
JARTIS JEWETT, AGENT.

629 Washington Street San Francisco, Cat 10v8-lm

Fire, Hydraulic and Suction Hose

And Loatbcr Belting*

M. M . COOIC «& ©ON,

801 Battery Street, San Francisco,

Are now manufacturing as above, Fire, Hydraulic and
Suction Hose, and Leather Belting, of any dimension and
in any quantity which may be desired. Fire Hose and
Belling constantly on hand or manufactured to order. Also
Saddles and Horse Collars.

The subscribers would respectfully ask purchasers to call
and examine their stock— alsn testimonials of the efficiency
of their work from such as have used their hose botli lor Are
and mining purposes A diploma was awarded to us lust
year, by the Mechanics' Institute, of this city, and a silver
medal this year. 12vll-ly

OIL WELL BORERS.

A CONTRACT WILL BE LET TO A RESPONSIBLE
party to sink an Oil Well, as deep as maybe required,
on land belonging to the "Eel River Oil Company," situ-
ated in Humboldt county. Car. For particulars, inquire at
the office of the Company, No. 436 Jackson St., upstairs.
12vJl-Im E. H. WILSON, Secretary

SEW YORK. PRICES.

C. IE. COLLINS,

No. 602 Montgomery street, San Francisco.
EXCLUSIVE AGENT

TOR THE

AMERICAN

WATCH FACTORY.

A large assortment of these
Superior "W* atches,

In Gold and Silver Cases,

Constantly on hand, and sold at Factory
prices. Also,

ENGLISH AND SWISS WATCHES,

Imported directly from he Manufacturers.

The American Company are now making

VERT FINE WATCHES FOR LADIES.

B5J-A larse assortment of Gold Chains
and Jewelry. 25vlo-6m

NEW YORK PRICES.

GROCERS EVERYWHERE

SHOULD ADD TO THEIR ASSORTMENT OF GOODS
THE STUDIED

WASHING POWDER,

Which has become, since Its introduction in this State-
about twelve months since— with at least ten thousand
Families, an INDISPENSABLE of Household Economy.
No person, after trying our

"Washing- Powder,

Will ever be without it— NO OTHER SOAP NEEDED—
Harmless to the Clothing, CHEAP, of quick results, and a
THOROUGH CLEANER. It is every way preferable to
Soap. TRY ITI Manufactured by tha

STANDARD SOAP CO.,
23vll-lm 207 Commercial street San Francisco.

Book Printing should be considered and treated
as one of the higher branches of the " Art of Arts," and
itrf execution entrusted only to experienced and intelligent
workmen. Strict attention will be given to all orders lor
Book and Pamphlet Printing entrusted to the Mining and
Scientific Press Job Oflice.

Savins fully Complied with the LawbyaBe<

posit of $5S5,OUO Bonds of the State of

California, and the United States.

BIGEL0W & BROTHER,

General Insurance Agents.

Fire, Marine, and Life Insurance.

CAPITAL REPRESENTED $15,000,00 0.
California ^Deposit, $525,000.

OFFICES--- N. W. corner of Montgomery and
Sacramento streets.

COMPANIES REPRESENTED:

HOME INSURANCE CO. OF N. Y., Assets 53,700,000

HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE CO., Assets 1,500,001)

PHENIX INSURANCE CO., N. Y., Assets 1,000,000

ARCTIC INSURANCE CO., N. Y., Assets 700 000

WASHINGTON INSURANCE CO., N. Y., Assets... 700,000

NEW YORK ACCIDENTAL INS. CO., Assets 260,000

CONNECTICUT MUTUAL LIFE INS. CO., Assets.. 8,000,000

POLICIES Issued on Freights, Cargoes and Treasure from
and to all parts of the World.

FIRE INSURANCE POLICIES issued on all kinds of In-
surable Property in Country or City.

ACCIDENTAL POLICIES issued on the most favorable
terms, Insuring the payment of stated sums in the event of
death, or a fixed Weekly Compensation for Total Disability
for the term of twenty-six weeks for any one accident.
These Policies cover all kinds ot Accidents, and are issued
for single trips or for the year.

Lo»nc(» Payable In Gold Coin of the United
States.

We represent Companies

That Hove Stood the Test ot Years,

And offer as favorable terms as any on the Pacific Coast

SIOEEOTV <fc BROTHER,

2i.ivl l (f General Agents.

MIlNTINGt BX^VINILS

JFor @aie

,. AT TUB

OFFICE OF THE MINING AND SCIENTIFIC PRESS
No. '&05 Clay Street, corner of Sansome.

Blanks for Mining Companies, Secretaries, Shareholders
and others, always on band, or printed to order, at our of-
fice.

Among others are those of the following forms:
Shareholder's Proxy.

Know all men by these presents, that I, do

hereoy constitute and appoint * my attorney

and agent, for me and in my name, to vote as my proxy,

at a meeting of the Mining Company, to be

held 186 , according to the number of

votes that I should be entitled to cast were I there person-
ally present.

In witness whereof I have this d*y hereunto set my
hand and seal. [Seal]

Dated 186

Assessment Notice.

. Company

Notice Is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of

Trustees of said Company, held on the ..thday of

186 , an Assessment of per share was levied

upon the Capital Stock of said Company, payable on the

..th day of 186 , In United States gold and silver

coin to the Secretary.

Any stock upon which said Assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the ..thday of .186 , will he

advertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment

shall be made before, will be sold on the . .th day

of ,186 , to pay the delinquent Assessment, to

gether with the costs of advertising and expenses of tho
sale. By order of the Board of Trustees.

Secretary.

Office

Notice.— There are delinquent, upon the following describ
ed Stock, on account of assessment levied on the ..th day

of 186 , the several amounts set opposite the names

of the res ective shareholders as follows, to wit :

Names. No. Certiflcate. No. Shares, Amount.

Theophilu- Thistle.... 23 U $140 00

Peter Pipe 2 3 30 1)0

And in accordance with law and an orderof the Board of

Trustees, made on the . .th day of , 186 , so many

shares of each parcel of said stock as may be necessary, wiU

be sold at the

, on , the ..thday of 186 , at the

hour of 12 o'clock M. of said day, to pay said delinquent as-
sessment thereon, together with costs of advertising and
expenses of sale.

Secretary.

Oflice

OS* Our advertisers are furnished with blank Assessment
Sale notices free of charge. Orders frnm tha interior
promptly filled by mail or express, as mav be desired.

To IP u.t>li sixers.

An editor and practical printer, of good experience and
recommondatiou, desires a situation and will accept a mod
erato salary on trial. Address this office.

W>ht pining atitl #rimtifw § tm.

11

At a late Teucher's Convention in Tennes-
see, the Superintendent of Schools .stated that
over 8lUMM» white people in that State could
neither rea.il nur write.

The New York Tribuna OB the 1st of No-
Vdnber divided among its stockholders 550,000
as the profits of four months' business. As
the entire original stock of the institution was
only tf 100,000, the dividend is somewhat re-
markable.

To Uluc'Ii^mltlis.

An excellent, strong hid. from the interior, 17 years of
ait«, desiro* to learn the Blii<-ktimlth'<i trade. Ills parents
wish him to engage with a reputable Ann. and learn his
biulnem thoroughly. Addrw, or inquire at the office or
the Hurwa-uroScuumnc Pun. 2viitf

Imixirliiiii to t*ullfi»rnliin».— Many Inventors hare
Inii'h had tin ir claims i<>r Patents nrlouatj [and In nan
cawji ratall the un(|uallHcatlon of agents who

plied with the Government license and rovonuo

uirs, m well u other new and Imperative regulation*.

These discrepancies, although arlslnsc from the Incxperlt nca

i-i Doneai amenta, are nom the li n dangerous t" applicants

whOee - 1" ■! eoum is i.. trim their business

« itti none tmt ultra and experienced solicitors, TnaHiir-

latrriPK Push Patbki \i.i _•.. r fins mricily com-

'. tin- rr.[iii-ih..n- -■• it,,. |). |..irnncni, mid properly

llU-d all nec.-M.urv pai't-rs ,i- CLilm Agent*.

Mining and Scientific Press

JOB PRINTING OFFICE,

No. S03 Clay atrect, corner of Siinsomc.

0ESTITI GATES

— OK —

stock;

— FOR —

MINING

_ AND —

PETROLEUM

Companies

Neatly Printed,

8tock Certificates of nil kinds embellished with wood
cuts and electrotype engravings. We devote special atten-
tion to the execution of all kinds of work required by
Mi: in -: Companies, Machinists and Manufacturers.

SANTA CLARA COLLEGE, S. J.,

SAXTl CLARA, GAL.

Conducted by the Fathers of the Society of

Jesus.

The FIFTEENTH ANNUAL SESSION of this College will

commence on

Monday, August SStn, 1865.

TERMS— Tuition in the Classical and Scientific Depart-
ment; Bnardlng ami Lodging; Washing and Mend-
ing of articles washed; School Stationery; Medical
Attendance and Medicine; I'ucl, light, baths, etc.,
per session of ten months $350

Fur further Information and catalogues, apply to the
President of the College, or to Rev. A Maraschi, St. Igna-
tius College, Market street, San Francisco.
■ 8vll REV. A MASNATA, S. J., President.

Machinists and Foundries-

GEORGE T. PRACY,
M A. O II I 1ST 3E WORKS,

Nos. 1U9 and 111 Fremont street, hear corner of Mission,

OPPOSITE UKCU^.NICS' MILL,

SAN FRANCISCO.

STEAM ENGINE, FLOCK AND SAWMII^

And Quartz Maehlucry, Printing Presses,

MACHINERY OF EVERY DESCRIPTION MADE AND
REPAIRED.

OS-Special attention paid to Beoairlng.-Sff q y-3

UNION IRON WORKS,

Sacramento.

WILLIAMS, HEILBKON & CO.,

MANUFACTURERS 01?

©TEAJMC ENGINES, BOILERS,
And all kinds of Mining Machinery.

Also, Hay and Wine Presses made and repaired

with neatness, durability and dispatch.

Unnliar'H Patent Self- Ail fuMtlng Steam Piston

PACKING, for new and old Cylinders, manufactured

to order.

Front Street, between N and O streets*

14vll Sacramento City.

JAMES MACKEN,
COPPERSMITH,

No. 224S Fremont St.. bet. Howard <fc FoIkoui.

All kinds of COPPER WORK done to order In the best
manner. Particular attention paid to Steamboat, Sugar
House aud Distillery work.

THE PACIFIC IRON" WOEKS,

First <fc Fremont Sts.» "between IVOssiorL *fc Howard., ©an Francisco.

The proprietors of the above Works Invito the attention of all partleB Interested to their greatly Improved and une-
qualcd facilities for manufacturing Steam Engines and Boilers, both Marine and Stationary, of any required size and
pattern, Quartz Mills, Amalgamating, Pumping and Hoisting Machinery ofthe most approved construction. Flour, Saw,
und Sugar Mills, Water Wheels, Ac, Ac. Our pattern list Is most complete and extensive, embracing the late Improve-
ments In all classes of machinery adapted to use on this coast. We would call especial attention to the fact that we have
secured the exclusive right of manufacture for the Pacific Coast of the celebrated Greene Engine, conceded to bo the
most economical and perfect working Engine now in use. Wo are also exclusive manufacturers of the celebrated

Bryan Battery, Varaey's Amalgamators and Separators, Rycrson's Superheated Steam Amal-
gamators and Botary Crushers, Stone Breakers, <&c. Orders respectfully Solicited.

GODDARD «fc COMPANY.

Vulcan Iron Works Company

[ESTABLISHED 1850.]
First, Nai.onia and. Fremont Streets*

IRON ^OUiXJDJHIRS,

Steam Engine and Locomotive

BUILDERS,

Boiler Makers, and Workers in Sheet Iron, Brass and Copper.

These Works have lately been increased by the addition o
new shops on Fremont Street, doubling the capacity of tile
original establishment. Their facilities for turning out ma-
chinery[promptly and efllcientlv, are now unequaled in the
State. Their Boiler Works have also been enlarged corres-
pondingly.

The Company are prepared to execute orders for all
classes of Machinery and Boiler Work, such as
Mining, Steamship, and Steamboat Machinery,
Railroad Machinery, Flouring Mills,

Locomotives. Quartz Mills,

Car Trucks, Sugar Mills,

Car Wheels, Saw Mills,

Housings and Irons; and
Manufacturing Machinery of Every Kind.

Sole HVIanxit'aetixrers of

HEPBURN A PETERSON'S REDUCING FAN AND AMAL

(JAMATOR
HEATH'S AMALGAMATOR;
HESSE & MOORE'S IMPROVED HOWELL QUARTZ

rttUSHER;
BAUX taUIOD'S AMALGAMATOR AND SEPARATOR;
FACCllERY'S QUARTZ GRINDER ANO WATER WHEEL'
.lONVAL'S IMPROVED WATER WHEEL;
LEFFEL'S AMERICAN DOUBLE TURBINE WA'l'ER

WHEELS.
STEVEN'S PISTON PACKING RINGS,

They have also a large assortment of Patterns for Pump-
ing aud Hoisting Machinery, bearing, Pullles, Water Mill
I runs, Mvdrautic and Screw Presses, Retorts, Furnaces,
Grate Bars, House Fronts, Ornamental Fence Posts aud
Paling, Stove Ranges, etc., etc.

Quartz Stampers, Shoes and Dies, of the best
Hard Iron. Quartz Screens of" Russia

Iron Puuched to Order. 27

Miners' Foundry

MACHINE 'WORKS,

First St., between Howard and Folsom Streets,

SAN FRANCISCO.

EVERY description of Iron and Brass Machinery, the
BEST and MOST ECONOMICAL, manufactured ill the

State of California, will be furnished with dispatch at the
MINERS' FOUNDRY AND MACHINE WORKS, such as

Steam Engines and Boilers, Flour, Saw and Quartz Mills,

Machinery, Mining Pumps, Amalgamators,

Retorts, Etc., Etc.

Particular attention will bo given to the manufacture of
Machine^; In Sections designed for places of difficult ac-
cess. Various models of Quartz Crushers, Amalgamators
and Water Wheels— some in operation and on exhibition.

*„* Panics desiring tu test their on/s practically, In small
uatitltlcs, will be afforded nmple facilities, fhhk of cost.

All parlies desiring accurate and highly finished drawings
and superior Machinery, at most reasonable rates, are cor-
dially invited to call before contracting elsewhere.

HOWLAND. ANGEL & KING.

LEWIS COFFEY. J. 5. HISDOK

LEWIS COFFEY & BISI>OJV,

Steam Boiler & Sheet Iron "Works.

THE only exclusively Boiler Making establishment on the
Pacific" Coast owned and conducted by Praclical Boiler
Makers. All orders for New Work and the repairing of Old
Work, executed asfirdercd, and warranted as to quality.

Old Stand, corner of Bush and Market streets, opposite
Oriental Hotel, San Francisco.

b . J. DOOTH.

0.KO. W. ntESCOTT.

UNION IKON F0KKS

Corner First and Mission streets,

SAN FRANCISCO.

ESTABLISHED I3N" 1849.

HAVING INCREASED OUR FACILITIES IN EVERY
Department, we are now prepared at the shortest
notice and at the most reasonable rates, to furnish all kinds

and description of Machinery, including steam Engines.
Quartz Mills Mining Pumps of all kinds, Hoisting Gear, Gas
Work, Laundry Machinery, Architectural and Ornamental
Castings, Sugar Mills, Saw anil Flour Mills, Water Wheelsof
all kinds, Hydraulic, Hay, Rag, Screw and Drop Presses,
Coining Machinery, Pile Drivers, Bark and Malt Mills, and
all kinds of Castings.

Engines.

Marine Engines, Oscillating and Beam ; Stern and Side
Wheel Boais, Locomotives, Stationary Engines, Horizontal,
Upright, Oscillating and Beam, from six to fifty Inches
diameter. Also, Scott and Eckarfs Adjustable Cut-off Regu-
lator—best in use; W. it. Eckart's Ualan.ee Valve for Sta-
tionary Ei.gines; Woodward's Patent Steam Pump and Fire
Engine.

Boilers.

Locomotive, Flue, Tubular, Upright, Cylinder and Cornish,
and every variety of Boiler Work. All sizes of tubes and
pipes for pumps.

Amalgamating Machinery.

improved Tractory Curve Pan,

d llat bottom pan, Bcldin's pun,
Veatch 'stubs, Prater's concentrators. Waklee'spuns, Beers'
pan, German Bnnels, Arustni Gearing, Chile Mills, Set-
tlers of all descriptions. Retorts of all sizes and shapes, for
Silver and Gold, Portable Stamp -Mills, Siraitiht Batter-
ies, for wood or iron frames, Dry Crushing Batteries, or
machines with the latest improvements, every vanuty of
Stamps, Mortars, Cams, Pans and Tuba.

BLAKE'S PATENT QUARTZ CRUSHERS, of all sizes.

Oil Boring Tools and Machinery,

Of Hie latest and most approved construction, made from
drawings lately made by Prof. Blake at the oil wells in
Pennsylvania.

We have the facilities for working gold and sliver quartz
and other ores, to test their value, by the hundred weight
or top.

Russia Iron Screens, of all degrees of fineness and of all
qiialitiesof iron.

All work done in the best manner at the lowest cash
prices.

zTvlO II. J. BOOTH «ft CO.

JOHN I'. GALLAGHER.

JOSEPH WEED.

GALLAGHER & WEED,
BRASS AND BELL FOUNDRY

j$»_:ncL Eoclt Factory.

ALL KINDS OF BRASS AND COMPOSITION CASTINGS
AND FINISHING DONE WITH NEAT-
NESS AND DISPATCH.

CHURCH AND STEAMBOAT BELLS, OF ALL SIZES,
made to order. Engineers' Gongs made and hung In
the best manner. Bank, Vault. Store and Prison Locks;
also Brass Padlocks and Shop Locks of various patterns, on

hand anil made lo order.

BSr Particular attention given to casting Rudder Braces
and Ship Work In general.

AST All Julis promptly attended to. Prices moderate. -JEff

No. 125 First street, opposite Minna next door to Pacific
Foundry. J^tf

[Removed from Oregon street, between Front and Davis

To Printers.

We hove for sale, at a Bargain, a Second-hand Half-Mcdl-
um (largest size), Ruggles' Engine Job-Printing Press, of
most approved pattern. It Is in excellent condition, and
warranted to work as good as new. Apply soon, nt the
oflice of the Mining and Scientific Puess. lOvlltf

PALMER, KNOX & CO.,

Golden State Iron Works,

Nob. 19, SI, 23 and £5 First Street,

BAN FRANCISCO.

MANUriCTUKK ALL KINDS OF

MACHINERY,

8TEAM i:\iil\l.S AND O.UA1CTZ MILLS

DUNBAR'S IMPROVED

SeLf-AdJxxsttnK Piston jPaoldngr,

Requires no springs or screws; Is always steam tight;

without excessive friction, and never

gets slack or leaky.

wheeler a randall's

m:w grinder and amalgamator,

hepburn & peterson's

amalgamator and separator,

Tyler's Improved Water Wheel,

Giving the greatest power, at lower cost, than any

Wheel in use. There are over 1,500 running,

giving universal satisfaction.

KNOX'S AMALGAMATORS,

WITH PALMER'S PATENT STEAM CHEST,

Superior ior working either Gold or Sliver Ores.

Genuine White- Iron Stump Shoe* and Die*

Having been engaged for the past eight years In Quartz
mt n lug, and being conversant with all die improvements,
cither in Mining or Milling, we are prepared lo furnish, at
the shortest notice, the most perfect machinery for reduc-
ing ores, or saving cither gold or silver. RivlOqy-tf

FULTON

Foundry and Iron Works.

HINCKLEY & CO,,

MANUFACTURERS OF

ste.a.;m: engines,

Quartz, Floixr and ©aw All lis,

Cast Iron Fronts for Buildings, Mining Pumps, Amal
gamators, and all kinds of Machinery, Etc.

Nos. 45, 47 a.id 49 First street, between Market and Mis-
sion street, San Francisco. 3-qy

SAN FBAJJCISCO

Foundry and Machine Works,

N. E. Cor. Fremont and Mission street*.

Manufacturers of

Marine and Stationery Engines^

Quartz Machinery, Saw, Flour and Sugar Mills, Mining

Pumps, Hoisting Gear, Agricultural Implements, etc.

— ALSO-

Wlne, Cider, Cotton and Tobacco Presses

Of the lutest Improved Patterns.
Brodfe's Improved Patent WIND BLAST SEPARATOR,
for Dry Crushing; Salmon's Patent Amalgamator and
Separator; Wheeler A Randall's New Grinder and
Separator; Baux & Gulod's Amalgamator and
Separator; W. W. Tupper's Patent Sectional
Grate Bar; Coal Oil Well Boring Ma-
chinery complete, on hand.

STEAM ENGINES AND BOILERS,

Of all sizes, constantly on hand; Quartz Mill Shoes and

Dies warranted to be made of the best white iron.

MACHINERY, OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS,

changed. Bolt Cutting and Castings, a
ic lowest market rates.

BEVOE, DINSMORE «fe CO.

Novelty Iron Works,

Steam Engine, Boiler tnul
Machine Sliops.

STEAM ENGINES AND BOILERS, OF ALL KINDS, ON
hand and Made to Order. Quartz, Saw and Flour Mills,
and all other kinds of Machinery, niude to order, bought,
sold or exchanged.

Reynolds1 Variable Cut-Off Saves froni JJ5
to 60 per cent, uf Fuel.

WINANS' ANTI-INCRUSTATION POWDER for Steam
Boilers, a SUKJi REMEDY. Send for a Circular.

E. T. STEEN.
lOG, 1.07 and 1O0 Fremont St., cor of Mission

SAN FRANCISCO 21v9tfo

PORTLAND BOILER WORKS.

MOYNIHAN & AITKEN,

BOILER MAKERS AND SHEET IRON WORKERS.

N.B.— All kinds of Boiler and Sheet Iron Work executed
at the shortest notice, and on the most reasonable terms.

Mission street, between Beale and Fremont streets, Sa
Francisco. qy29-t

JOHN LOCHHEAD'S
steam: engine works,

Denlc Street, near 3Ils*Ion Street,

SAN FRANCISCO.

Steam Engines of every description built to order— Marin
Stationary, or Locomotive.

Rolstlus and Pumping Engines,

Portable Engines of all Sizes; Donkey Pumps, Etc.
25vilq JOHN LOCUHEAD, Practical Engineer

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Wkt pining m& MmMk

ASSESSMENT AND SALE LIST

OF CLAIMS IN

VIRGINIA ASTB GOLD BOLL MSTKICTS.

CORRECTED WEEKLY FROM LATEST DATES
OF THE TEKRITORIAL ENTERPRISE.

[This list embraces Companies advertised in Virginia City
papers, moat of which are not Incorporated or advertised in
San Francisco.

Assessments Levied.

Name of Company. Date of Levy. AmH per foot

Belcher Dec 15 100 00

Belcher, Baldwin A Abe'rnethy....Dec 15 106 00

Exchequer i Dec 16 2 00

GoldTunellng Deo 8 75

Hale & Norcross Dec 16 25 00

Jara Dec 7 75

Jewett - ■ -Dec 8 I 00

Milton Nov 30 5 00

Sides Dec 1 3 00

420, S. M. Co Dec 1 6 20

Delinquent Sales.

Name of Company. Date of Sale. Place of Sale.

Globe ■. J ....Dec 30 Virginia

North Comstock Jan 13 Virginia.

Utah ...Jan 3 Virginia

Yellow Jacket Jan 15 Gold Hill.

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Postponements. — We would again call the
attention of Secretaries to a certain point of
the mining law, too commonly overlooked, viz :
The requirement that all postponements must
be added previous to the expiration of the
regular publication of assessment or sale
notices.

MIMING PROPERTIES.

PARTIES WISHING MINING PROPERTIES CAN BE
accommodated by applying to the Pacific Mineral Co.,
434 California Street, next door est of the Pacific Insur-
ance office, up stair?. W. F. BRYANT, Agent.

N. B.— Parties forwarding Mining interests for disposal,
are reminded that it is important to state sucli factsonly as
can be lully substantiated, upon a careful examination of
said properties, thereby greatly enhancing the chances of
success, and avoiding the useless loss of time and trouble.

Ivl2

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF THE CITY AND COUNTY
of San Francisco, State of California. In the matter of
the Estate of ALVA L. STILES, deceased. Order to show
cause why order of sale of real estate should not be made.

It appearing to the said Court, bv the petition this day
presented and filed by John M. Stilts, the Administrator of
the estate of Alva L. Stiles, decenst-'d, praying for an order
of sale of real estate, that it is necessary to sell the whole, or
some portion of the real estate, to pay the debts, expenses
and cha ges of administration that have already occurred,
and tliR debts, expenses and charges of administration that,
will or may occur during said administration.

It is therefore ordered by the said Court, that all persons
interested in the estate of said deceased, appear before the
fluid Probate Court on WEDNESDAY, the eleventh day of
February, A. D. 1866, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon of
said day, at the Court Room of said Probate Court, at the
City Hall, in said City and County of San Francisco, to
show cause why an order should not be grunted to the said
Administrator to sell so much of the real estate of the said
deceased, as shall be necessary: And that a copy of this
order bo published at least four successive weeks in the
Mining ana Scientific Press, a newspaper printed and pub-
lished in said City and County.

M. C. BLAKE, Probate Judge.

Dated January 4th, I860.

Office of the County Clerk of the City and County of San
Francisco— I, Wm. Loewy, County Clerk of the City and
County of San Francisco, State of Oalilornla, and ex-officio
Clerk of the Probate Court in and for said City and County,
do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct
copy of an order duly made and entered upon the minutes
of said Probate Court.

Witness my hand and the seal of said Probate Court, this
fourth day of January, A. D. 1866.

[Stamp and Seal.] WM. LOEWY, Clerk.

IvliMw. By A. J. Jegheks, Deputy Clerk.

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF THE CITY AND COUNTY
of San Francisco, State of California. In 'he matter of
tho Estate of SAMUEL L. DENNISON, deceased. Order
to show cause why Order of Saleof Real Estate should not
be made.

It appearing to the said Court, bylhe petition heretofore
presented and filed by C. E. McNear and Patrick Scully,
the creditors of the Estate of Samuel L. Dennison, de-
ceased, prayihg for an order of Sale of real estate, that it is
necessary to sell the whole, or some portion of the real es-
tate, to pay the dehts outstanding against the deceased, the
debts, expenses, and charges of administration that have al-
ready accrued, ami the debts, expenses, and charges, of ad-
ministration tiiat will or may accrue during tho administra-
tion of said estate.

It is therefore ordered by the said Court, that all persons
interested in the estate of said deceased appear before
the said Probate Court on Wednesday, the llth dav of Feb-
ruary, A. D. 1866, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon of said dav,
at the Court Kcum of said Probate Court, at the City Hall,
in said City and County of San Francisco, to show cause
why an order should not be grunted to the said petitioners,
authorizing and requiring the Administratrix ol snid estate
to sell so much of the leal estate of the said deceased, as
shall be necessary: Andthatacopy of this order be pub-
lished at least four successive weeks in the Mining and
Scientific Press, a newspaper printed and published in said
City and County, and Unit a citation issue to said Adminis-
tratrix, and he served upon her at least four weeks before
said day of hearing.

M. C. BLAKE, Probate Judge.

Dated January 4th, 1866.

Office of the County Clerk of the City and County of San
Francisco— I. Wm. Loewy. County cu-rlt of the City and
County of San Francisco, state ot California, and ex-officio
Clerk of the Probate Court in ami for said City and County,
do hereby certify tho foregoing to be a true and correct
copy of an order duly made and entered upon the minutes
of said Probate Court.

Witness my hand, and the seal of said Probate Court, this
fourth duv of January, A. D. 1866.

ISiamp and Saal.] WM. loewy, Olork.

lvl:! By A. J. Jegiji;ks, Deputy Clerk.

Oakland Water-Cure.

APRIL 1ST, 1864, WE OPENED A HYGIENIC BOARDING
House and Ladles' Health Institute In Oakland. Tho
great advantage we have experienced since that time, in
the treatment and cure of all those diseases peculiar to fe-
males, as well as those common to all, over that of San
Francisco, induced us to give up the treatment of gentle-
men in the city. We have accordingly removed our entire
Bathing, Electro-magnetic, and Gymnastic Apparatus,
which we used especially In the treatment of males, to our
Health Institute across the Bay, and have found, after a
trial of seven months, that gentlemen as well as lady pa-
tients recover, at our Fountain Farm Cure, one-third faster
than in the city of San Francisco. The climate here is the
most even and bracing to be found in the State. The grounds
command a view unsurpassed in the world. The institu-
tion is furnished with an abundance of pure, soft water,
from numerous springs ; and we now offer to Ministers,
Teachers, Lawyers, Miners, Merchants, Mechanics. Far-
mers, and all other worthy persons, who desire to try the
advantage of the only rational system of medicine, the hos-
pitalities of our Hygienic Home and Cure. Young men
who have become debilitated or lost their health by excess-
ive toil, exposure, or enervating habits, contracted through
ignorance of Physical Laws, may with us find more of the
encouragements they need, and means that willrcstore
them to health, than elsewhere in Ca Ifornia.

We claim for Water-Cure and Hygienic Medication supe-
rior advantages over all systems of drug medication In the
cure of all disorders, whether acute or chronic; that it is
followed by none of those debilitating diseases, such as
Piles, Chronic Dlarrhoaa, Torpid Liver, Constipation, in-
tense Nervousness, Neuralgia, etc,, nor those terrible Sec-
ondary Diseases, known as Varicose Swelling of the Veins,
Necrosis, or Decaying of the Bones, Ulceration of the
Limbs, Mercurial Rheumatism, Urethal Strictures, etc.,
which we well know result from the free use Of mercury
p.nd other metallic drugs, together with stimulants and
vegetable poisons given to overcome acute diseases.

'JL'he Oakland Water-Cure and live Infirmary
is by far the most complete In its facilities for the cure of
all diseases commonly treated In all Eastern Water Cures
of any like establishment on this coast, and the only one in
California conducted according to the Theory and Practice
of 'he New York Hydropathic College. We use all forms of
Warm and Cold Wet sheet Packs, the Electro-Chemical
Bath, Steam Baths, Improved Sitz Baths. Douch Baths,
a Patent Spray Bath, and Magic Baths. The last named
was in-iutiiied by Or. Smith with special reference to the
cure of those diseases peculiar to miners, namely: Rheu-
matism, Inflammatory or Chronic, Stiff Joints, Paralysis.
Mercurial, Lead, and Oik Poisonings. It is a sure cure for
Ague and Fever. It aids more than any other Bath we
have yet used in eradicating all kinds of drugs and infec-
tious poisons, aud in the cure of all disorders induced by
exposure to dampness and water, foul air, absence of light
and electricity, retorting metals, the malaria of rivers and
low marshy grounds, where there was a fair constitution
left, even when drugs had been applied for months and years
without a cure, we nave, in the past seven years, treated
successfully the following diseases: Chronic, Inflammatory
and Mercurial Rheumatism; Paralysis; Lung, Bronchial
and Catarrhal Affections; Diseases of the Heart, Kidneys,
Liver; Dyspepsia, Constipation, Erysipelas, Scrofula, Piles,
Inflammation of the Bowels, Chrcnic and Acute Diarrhcea,
and all diseases and weaknesses peculiar to male and fe-
n»iles. No physician in California is so favorably situated
to furnish so many home comi orts and hygienic conditions
that are Indispensable to the speedy recovery of nervous
and chronic Invalids. We have tho onlj- truly healthful
boarding place in the State for men, women and children,
with plenty of saddle and carriage horses for the use of pa-
tients and boarders.

To that class of Diseases and Weaknesses peculiar to fe-
males, and the medication that Hydiopathic or Hygienic
physicians employ in their cure, do we invite the special
attention of patients and their friends. The ease ana rap-
idity, with which females suffering frqm general or special
debility, recover in the bracing climate of the Bay, under
Hygienic Medication, together with tho universal success
that has attended the treatment of females at Dr. Smith's
Institutions, (both in Sacramento and San Francisco) has
induced us to make this class of human afflictions a spec-
iality of our Institution. We have treated (mostly in tho
cure), over 300 females, several of whom had been "bed-
ridden" lor months and years, and all have been decidedly
benefited, and with but lew exceptions, returned to their
homes in from two to six weeks, so far recovered as no long-
er to need a physician. We have never yet learned of a
single instance of a relapse into their former condition.

There is not one female invalid in twenty that has been
suffering from neryous debility or diseases [jecuiiar to her
sex, that cannot be permanently cured by spending from
four to six weeks at our Cure, and at the mere cost of £100.
This statement we make in confidence, from an experience
of the last seven years. From the many who have been
treated at our Cure, we have yet to loarn of a single regret
from husband or wile of the time or means they have ex-
pended in Hygienic Medication.

HewYobe, Aug, 1, 1858.
To all whom it may concern:

This certifies, that Dr. Barlow J. Smith is a graduate of
the New York Hygico-Thcrapeitlic College, which College
has a regular Charter from the Legislature of the State of
New York, aud is authorized to grant Diplomas, conferring
on its students all and the same privileges and immunities
In relation to the practice of the Healing Art, that are con-
ferred by the Diplomas of any Allopathic or other Medical
College in the country.

Dr. Smith has also devoted much attention to Phrenolo-
gy, especially in its connection with Physiology and Path-
ology, a portion ot the time under ihe instruction of Fowler
it Wells, of this city, and has labored successfully as a
teacher and lecturer on these subjects.

R. T. TRALL,
Principal New York Hygieo-Thcrapeutie College.

To all whom it may concern:

I have known Dr Barlow J. Smith, both in our office as

a Student, and a practical Phrenologist in the country, and

from what I know of him I can cheerfully recommend him

Fan honest, faithful delineator of character, and as such

can cheerfully recommend him to the public.

For the good of Science.

L. N. FOWLER, 308 Broadway, N. Y.

Dr. Smith spends a part of each day In San Francisco, at-
tending to family practice and to Phrenological and Physi-
ological examinations at his office, Room 13 Armory Hall,
up stairs, corner Montgomery and Sacramento streets.
Office hours from 11 A. M. to 2 P. M. Circulars sent on ap-
plication. Address,

BAKLOWJ. SMITH, M. ».,

20vlltf San Francisco, Box 473.

OTJK SEW TORK AGENCY.

Mr. Geo. M Newtok is our authorized agent in New York
City, and will receive advertisements and subscriptions for
the Mining and Scientipio Press at regular rates. Sample
copies, of our weekly and monthly issues can be procured
by calling upon him, at the office of the "Stockholder,"
No. 73 William street.

Blneltedge Gold and Silver Mining Company,

Lander County, Nevada.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 2d day of Jan.
ttary, 1866, an assessment of one dollar (SI) per share
was levied upon the capital slock of said Company, pay-
able immediately, in United States gold and and silver coin,
to the Secretary.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain unpaid
on Saturday, the 3d day of February, 1866, will be adver-
tised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment shall
be made before, will he sold on Monday, the 19th day of
February, 1866, to pay the delinquent assessment, together
with costs of advertising and expenses of the sale. By
order of the Board of Trustees.

N. C. FASSETT, Secretary.

Office, 402 Front street, San Francisco. jan6

Jewett Gold and Silver Mining Company,

Gold Hill District, Storey County, Nevada,

Notice.— -There are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on the
4th day of December, 1865, the several amounts set op-
posite the names of the respective shareholders, as fol-
lows;

Names. No. Certificate.

George E Willett 3

A M Comstock 10

George E Willett 31

Wm H Bovee 82

James G Cooper 84

S R Harris 88

S R Harris 83

Wm H Bovee 102

J Fuller 108

Thomas Thwaites 117

E M Van Reed 127

Jacob Hardy 139

James G Cooper 143

G M Burnham 145

J M Lord 146

Wm H Bovee 151 16

James Wright 152 40

James Wright 153 40

James Wright 154 20

C E McNear 156 4

C E McNear 157 8

Edwin Tyler 158 51 >£

A E McNear not isssued 70

No. Shares.
20
80
20
40
5
20

19
10

Amount.
$20 00
80 00
20 00
40 00

6 00
20 00
20 00
60 00
38 00

8 00
20 00
20 00

19 00
10 00
30 00
16 00
40 00
40 00

20 00
4 00
8 00

51 50
70 00

And in accordance with law, and an order of the
Board of Trustees, made on tho 4th day of December,
1865, so many shares of each parcel of said stock as may
be necessary will be sold at public auction, at the sales-
room of Maurice Dore & Co., No. 327 Montgomery street,
tian Francisco, Cal., on the 20th day of January, 1866, at
the hour of 12 o'clock M. of said day, to pay said delin-
quent assessment thereon, together with costs of adver-
tising and expenses of sale.

jan6 G. M. BURNHAM, Sec'y pro tem.

Iiady Franklin Gold and Silver Mining

Company, Silver Mountain District, Alpine County, Cal-
ifornia.

Notice. — There are delinquent upon tho following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied ou the 7th
day of December, 1865, the several amounts set opposite
the names of tho respective shareholders, as follows;
Names. No. Certificate. No. Shares, Amount.

Wm Fido

unissued

7

$ 3 50

Ji.hu G McCanlay

unissued

12

6 00

C LarsoD

unissued

70K

35 25

Andrew Willett

42, 43

9

4 50

C S Peak

47

7X

3 75

Win Mercer 57,58,59

60, 61, 63

64,65

70

35 00

Phillip Weihe

142

5

2 50

John F Davis

14S, 161

11

5 50

John Sanquctt

170

10

5 00

George Day

171

5

2 50

A H Powers

174

10

5 00

W N Leo

200

5

2 50

HJTilclen

212

5

2 50

Mrs P J Conch

216

5

2 50

Frank Rnhel

2.8

2

1 no

K J Bacon

281

10

6 00

Frank P-ettchmnn

235

5

2 5C

James Wilson

236

5

2 6C

Sarah ii Davis

210

15

7 5C

Dauiol Davidson

24i

5

2 50

Names.
E G Brown
H C Alden
E C Alden
R C Alden
J H Earlu
J H Earle
J H Earle
J H Earle
J H Earle
J H Earle
J H Earle
J H Earle
J H Earle
J H Earle
FE Moore
E D Waters, Jr
A T Dewey
W B Ewer
W B Ewer
J F Crossett
J J Mills
A Biker
W B lake
J P Cogswell
Samuel S Field
Samuels Field
J V P Mathias
J V P Mathias
JTP Mathias

No. Certificate. No. Shares.
32
35

87
aggregate 38
aggregate 39
aggregate 40
aggregate 41
aggregate
aggregate
aggregate
aggregate
aggregate
aggregate
aggregate

42
43
44
45
46
47

Amount.

12 50

25 00

25 00

25 00

4 25

4 25

4 25

4 25

4 25

4 25

4 25

4 25

4 25

4 25
7 00

12 50
40 00

25 00
40 00

26 00
6 60

12 50

29 00
12 50

30 00
30 00

5 00

5 00

6 00
And in accordance with law, and an order of the Board of

Trustees, made on the 4th day of Decemher, 1S65, so many
shares ot each parcel of said' stock as may he necessa-
ry, will be sold at public auction, hy Olney & Co , at No.
626 Montgomery street, San Francisco, Cal., on the
26th day of January, 1866, at the hour of 2 o'clock P. M.
of said day, to pay said delinquent assessment thereon,
together with costs of advertising and expenses of sale.
M. J. McMANDS, Secretary.
Office, No. 206 Jackson street, San Francisco. jau6

aggregate

aggregate

63
65
66
67
77
80
81
35
88
100
101
103
104
105

50

100

100

100

6

6
5
5
6
6
5
10
50
70
100
70
IfO
10
50

120

120

20

20

Jew Mining Advertisements.

Continued ^fining Advertisements w ill be found under another head

Bunker Hill Quartz Mining Company,

Amador County, California.

Notice. — There are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on the 27th
day of November, 1865, the several amounts set opposite
the names of tho respective shareholders, as follows:

Names. No. Certificntc. No. Shares. Amount.

Samuel Carr 50 10 $ 50 00

Samuel Carr 51 e 23>^ 116 66^

And in accordance with law, and an order of the Board of
Trustees, made on the £7th day of November, 1865, so many
shares of each parcel of said stock as mav be neces-
sary, will be sold at public auction, by John Middleton
& Son, San Francisco, in the 20th day of January, 1S66,
at tho hour of 11 o'clock A. M. of said day, to pay said
delinquent assessment thereon, together with costs of ad-
vertising and expenses of sale.

WALES L. PALMER, Secretary.

Office, 19 First street, San Francisco.

N. B.— Tho above asses.-muut is for the payment of bal-
ance due on mining machinery ;uiU its erection. jai.9

And in accordance with law, and ao order of the Board
of Trustees, made on the 7th day of December, 1865, so
many shares of each parcel of said stock as ma/ be neces-
sary, will be sold at public auction, by Olney k Co., at tlio
office of the Company, No.305 Montgomery street, San Fran-
cisco, Cal., ou the 26th day of January 1866, at the hour of
1 o'clock P. M. of said day, to pay said delinquent assess-
ment thereon, together with costs of advertising and ex-
penses of sale.

J. S. IJJTY, Secretary.
Office, 305 Montgomery street, San Francisco. jao6

Owen's River Canal Company, Tulare County,

California.

Notice is herebv given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 4th day of Janu-
ary, 1866, an assessment of forty (40) cents per share was
levied upon the assessable stock of said Company, payable
on the 8th day of January, 1866, in United States gold and
silver coin, to the Secretary.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 3d day of February, IS66, will be
advertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold on Mo»day, the 19th day
of February, I860, to pay the delinquent assessment, to-
gether with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By
order of the Board of Trustees.

T. L. BIBBINS, Secretary.

Office, 618 Merchant street, San Francisco, Cal. jan6

Paragon Petroleram company.™ Location

of Works: Mattole District, Humboldt County, California.

Notice. — There are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied ou the 4th
day of December, 1865, the several amounts set opposite
the names of the respective shareholders, as follows:

Names. No,Certiacates, No. Shares. Amount.

J W J Pierson 33 25 $6 25

J \V J Pierson

34

25

6 25

J F Pinknam

2*

20

5 00

J F Pinkliam

25

20

5 00

J F Piukham

26

20

5 00

J F Piukham

27

20

5 00

J F Pinknam

28

20

5 00

A H Bswlev

aggregate

23

10

6 00

B G Brown

2!)

50

12 50

B ('. Brown

aO

50

. 12 50

B G Brown

31

50

12 o'l

Siempre Viva Silver Mining Company,

Zar agora District, Sinaloa, Mexico.

Notice. — There are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on the 2d
day of December, 1865 the several amounts set opposite
the names of the respective shareholders, as follows:

Names. No. Certificate. No. Shares. Amount.

Bayerque, J B 10 100 $260 00

Canavan,PH , 236 1 2 50

Canavan, P H 240 10 26 00

Fischer, Chas 148 2 5 00

Garnett,LA 110 25 62 50

Gamett.LA 111 25 62 50

Garnett,TiA 112 16 40 00

Garnott.LA 113 10 25 00

Larco,N 166 10 26 00

Mwl,H 201 2 6 00

ChavWoSac 184 6 12 50

Ah Ye 222 o 12 50

King Yan 234 5 12 50

Wong Ten Heu 2i?9 5 12 50

Cut Chong 230 6 12 50

Lo Park 231 5 12 50

Ah Shut 232 7 17 60

Pon Jib 233 3 7 50

Chong Tung 235 20 50 00

AI£0,

For account of assessment levied 28th July, 1865, adver-
tised as delinquent 29th August, 18G5, and offered at auc-
tion 9th September, 1865, but no bidder —
Fischer, Chas
Garnett, LA
Gamett,LA
Garnett, LA
Garnett, LA
Ctaay Wo Sao
Chong Tung

And in accordance with law, and an order of the Board
of Trustees, made ou the 2d day of December, 1865, so
many shares of each parcel of said stock as may be necos
sary, will be sold at public auction, at the salesroom of
John Middleton & Son, on the 20th day of January, 1866,
at tho hour of 12 o'clock M. of said day, to pay said
delinquent assessment thereon, together with costs of ad-
vertising and expenses of sale.

jan6 JOHN F. LOHSE, Secretary.

"Wide "West Gold and Silver Mining; Company.

Location: Silver Mountain District, Alpine County, Cal.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board
of Trustees of5 said Company, held on the 4th day of Jan-
uary, 1866, an assessment of three ($3) dollars per share
was levied upon the capital stock of said company, paya-
ble immediately, in United States gold and silver coin, to
the Secretary, at his office, 330 Davis street, San Francisco,
or to F. L. Jackson, Superintendent, at the mine.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall rem alnunpaid
on Saturlay, the 3d day of February, 1866, will be adver.
tised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment shall
bo made before, will be sold on Wednesday, the 21st day of
February, 1866, to pay the delinquent assessment, together
with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By order
of the Board of Trustees.

JOSEPH GREEN, Secretary.

Office, 330 Davis street, corner of Washington street, San
Francisco. jnn6-4w

148

2

S 5 00

110

25

62 50

111

25

62 50

112

16

40 00

113

10

25 00

184

5

12 50

235

20

50 00

Ynba Gold and Silver Mining; Company,

Brown's Valley, Yuba Counts-, California.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 1st day of January,
1866, an assessment of three dollars ($3) per share was
levied upon the capital stock of said Company, payable
Immediately, In United States gold and silver coin, 19 the
Secretary, at the office of the Company, No. 210 Pine slreet,
San Francisco, Cal.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 3d day of February, 1866, will be
advertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold on Saturday, the Lth
day of February, 1866, to pay the delinquent assessment, to-
gether with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By
order of the Board of Trustees.

P. B. RINGSTROM, Secretary.

Office, 210 Pine street, up stairs, San Francisco. jan6

Mining Notices— Continued.

New Mining Advertisement-* to lie found wider another heading.

Notice.— The Annual Meeting of the stockholders of
tho AGAWAM GOLD AND SILVER MINING COMPANY,
for the election of Trustees, and transaction of such busi-
ness as may come before them, will be held at the office
of the Company, 436 Jackson street, San Francisco, ou
Saturday, the 13th day of January, 1S66, at 12 o'clock m.

aecl6 G, M. BUUNHAM, Secretary.

fthc Pining and £rientifi* £xt»*.

13

Ann. 1. 1* 8!lver Mining Company — Locution of

Mines: Vvntanajf, Durungo, Mexico.

Notice U hereby given, that at * meeting of the Board of
Triuteea of said company, held on the 3Uth day of December,
1365, an assessment of forty (*» cent* per share w.i-. Icvum
upon the cnpltaJ stock of said Compauy, payable Imme-
diately, Id United States gold and silver coin, to the secre-
tary, pro tern., Thomas Hill, at his oBtce, No. 6£2 Moulgora
Brj ttraet, San Frauclsco.

k upon Which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 3d day of February, 1SC0. will be
I on that day as delinquent, and uiiK'm payment
ahall be made before, will be sold on Monday, the 19th duy
of February, 1666, to pay the delinquent uwaimui, to-
gether Willi costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By
order of the Board of TrtUUaa.

THOMAS HILL, Secretary Pro tent,

OOlce. 62S Montgomery street, Ban Francisco, Cal. de30

Afniram Gold untl Silver MIqIhk ConipuDy,

Onion Dl-lrlct, Nye County, Nevada.

Notice Is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Tru.iees uf said company, held on the 12th day of December,
1966, an osseetnieDt of one dollar per shure was levied upon
the capital stock of said company, payable Immediately,
in L'ulteil States gold and sliver coin, lo the Secretary.

Any Slock upon which said asseSMineut shall remain un<
l,, ill on Saturday, Uu Utb day of January. 1666, will be
■dTcrtlaed on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold on Saturday, the 27th
day of January, 18*16, to pay the delinquent UMUment, to-
guther with costs of advertising and expenses of the sale,
By order of the Board of Trustees.

G. M. BURNTIAM, Secretary.

Office, 436 Jackson street. Ban Francisco. dclfi

Blue I.«-dac Gold and Silver Quartz Mlnln?

Company, Kelxcy District, El Dorado County, California.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 12th day of De-
cember. 1866, an assessment of one dollar and fifty ($1.50)
e.-nii pershuro was levied on each and every share of the
Capital stock of the Blue Ledge Gold and Silver Quartz
Mining Company, payable Immediately, In United stales
gold coin, to the Secretary.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on the 13Ul day of Januarv, 1866, will be advertised
on that day as delinquent, and unless puyment shall be
made before, will be sold on Saturday, the 27th day of
January, 1866, at 12 o'clock M. of that day, to pay the de-
linquent assessment, together with costs of advertising and
expenses of sale. By order of the Board of Trustees.

J. M. BCFFIXGTON. Secretary.

Office, No. 10 Oovernmcnt House, corner of Sansomu and
Washington streets, San Francisco. dcclli

Chicago Gold and Silver Mining Company,

Lander County, Nevada.

Nones.— There ore delinquent upon the following de-
Bcrlbed utock, on account of assessment levied on the
2Mb day of November, 1S65, the several amounts set oppo-
site the names of the respective shareholders, as follows:

Nnmes. No. Certificates. No. Shares. Amount-

Brudl.ry.H W 18 16 $32 00

Bradley, H W 61 6 12 00

Cutler, H F 78 14 28 00

Chevors, \V H 25 11 22 00

Iirlnkhousu.J A 76 8 16 CO

Dinkhspiel.L 27 6 10 00

Francis, 1> B 13 10 20 00

Gayle, A B 74 17 34 00

Hirker, W B C 35 6 10 00

Heath, R W 17 19 32 00

Knox, J W 67 11 22 CO

Lepplen, Fred 16 6 10 00

Turner, Anna K 26 6 10 CO

Wightmuu, Jno 21 11 22 00

Wliitlalcli, J W 68 10 20 00

Whttiatcb.J W S9 10 20 00

Whitlatch, J W 60 10 20 00

WtlHIalch, JW 61 13 26 CO

Williams, J J 64 6 10 00

And in accordance with law, and an order of the Board
of Trustees, made on the 25th day of November, 1865, so
many shares of each parcel of said stock as may dp neces-
sary, will be sold at the office of the Company, 402 Front
Etreet, by Jones & Bendixcn, Auctioneers, on the 15th
day of January, 1866, at the hour of 1 o'clock P. M. or
said day, to pay said delinquent assessment thereoD, to-
gether with costs of advertising and expenses of sale.
N. C. FASSETT, Secretary.

Office, 402 Front street, San Francisco, Cal. dec30

JDInnu Gold and Silver Alining Compay, JLan-

der County, Nevada.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 2lst day of Decem-
ber, 1855, an assessment of ten dollars ($10) per sharo was
levied upon the capital stock of said Company, payable
Immediately, in United States gold and silver coin, to the
Secretary. 402 Front street. Sau Francisco.

Any stock <upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid before Saturday, the 20lh day of January, 1866, will
be advertised on that day as delinquent, and unless pay-
ment shall be made before, will be sold on Tuesday, the Gth
day of February. 1366, to pay the delinquent assessment,
together with costs of advertising and expenses of sale.
The said assessment being levied to pay off balances of In-
debtedness for improvements recently made at the mine.
By order of the Board of Trustees.

N. C. FASSETT, Secretary.

Office, 402 Front street, San Francisco. dec23

Great Western Tunnel and Mining Company,

Aurora, State of Nevada.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 28th day of December,
1865, an assessment of ten (10) cents per share was levied
upon the capital stock of said Company, paj'able imme-
diately, In United States gold coin, to the Secretary.

Any stock: upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 27th day of January, 1866, will be
advertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
ahall be made before, will bo sold on Saturday, the 10th
day of February, 1866, to pay the delinquent assessment,
together with costs of advertising and expenses of the
sale. By order of the Board of Trustees.

JOS. C. FORD, Secretary.

Office, No. 21 Exchange Building, corner Washington and
Montgomery streets, San Francisco. dcc30

George 'Washington Gold and Silver Mlulug

Company, Silver Mountain District, Alpine County, Cal.

Assessment No. 9.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said company, hold on thc2Gth day of December,
1865, nn assessment of one dollar (Si) per share was levied

upon the capital stock of said company, payable Iromcdl
ately, in Unite,! State- gold and silver coin, to the Secre-
tary, at the office of the Company, only.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 27th day of January, 1606. will be ad-
vertisedon that day asdellnqucnt, and unless payment cliull
be made before, will be sold on Tuesday, the 13th day of
February, IS66. to pay the delinquent assessment, together
with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By order
of the Board of Trustees.

W. D. ROOT, Secretary.

Office, 338 Montgomery street, San Francisco. de3u

lloncmt Miner Gold and Silver Mining Com-
pany, Lander futility, Nevada.

Notice Is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustoesofsald Company, held on the Uthdayuf December,
I-;:., an uacament of fifty (00) cants per ahwe waa levied
upon the capital stock of said Company, payable Immedi-
ately, in United Stales gold and silver coin, to the Secretary,
402 Front street.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 13th day or January, 1866. will be ad-
vertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold on Monday, the 29th day of
January, 1666, to pay the delinquent assessment, together
with cost* of advertising and expenses of sale. By order of
the Board ol Trustees.

N. C. FASSETT, Secretary.
Office, 402 Front Street, San Francisco. doel6

Hornet Gold and Silver Mining Company, Lan-
der County, Nevada.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said company, held on theSlst duy of Decem-
ber, 1865, an assessment of one dollar ($1) per share was
levied upon the capital stock of said Company, payable
Immediately, in United States gold and silver coin, to the
Secretary, 402 Front street.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid before Saturday, the 20th day of January, 1866, will
be advertised as delinquent, and unless payment shall
be made before, will be sold on Tuesday, the 6th day of
February, 1866, to pay the delinquent assessment, together
with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By order
of the Board of Trustees.

N. C. FASSETT, Secretary.
Office, 402 Frontstreet, San Francisco. dec23

Hanicom Copper Mining Company, Low Divide

District. Del Norte county, California.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 21st day of December,
1865, an assessment of fifteen cents per share was levied
upon tho capital Btock of said Company, payable imme-
diately, In United States gold and silver coin, to the Secre-
tary.

Any stock upon which Bald assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 20th day of January, 1866, will be ad-
vertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold on Saturday, the 3d
day of February, 186G, to pay the delinquent assessment,
together with costs of advertising and expenses of sale.
By order of the Board of Trustees.

"W. L. GETCHELL, Secretary.

Office, No. 19 First street, San Francisco, Cal. dc23

Joe JLane Gold and Sliver Mining Company,

Lander County, Nevada.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 14th day of Decem-
ber, 1865, an assessment of fifty (50) cents per share was
levied upon the capital stock of said Company, payable im-
mediately, In United States gold and silver coin, to tho
Secretary, 402 Front street

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 13th day of January, 1866, will be
advertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold on Monday, the 29th day
of January, 1866, to pay the delinquent assessment, togeth-
er with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By or-
der of the Board of Trustees.

N. C. FASSETT, Secretary.

Office, 402 Frontstreet, San Francisco. dccl6

Jefferson Gold and Silver Alining Compa-
ny , Lander County, Nevada,

Notice.— There are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment No. 2, levied
September 25, 1863, of fifty cents; No. 3, December 11,
1863, of fifty cents; No. 4, February 4, 1864, of one dollar,
the several amounts Bet opposite tho names of tho re-
spective shareholders, as follows:

Total
Names. No. Cert. No. Shs. No. 2, No. 3. No. 4. Amt.

Brown, J R 130 11 £11 00

Brown, J S 140 9 9 00

Cnssell, J F 10 10 $5 00 $10 00 15 00

Clarke & Blakeloy 44 9# 4 63 9 25 13 88

Curtis, ST 95 to 102 10-ea 40 00 80 00 120 00

Curtis, ST 103 12K 6 25 12 50 18 75

Clifford, 9 0 112 12>£ 12 50

Clifford, SO 18L 25 25 00

Clark, H 28 25 25 00

Clark. H 29 25 25 00

Clark, H 113 11 # 11 60

Doling, PF , S 20 20 00

Donzel, A J 6 10 10 00

Faulkner, G H 41 6 6 00

Gilbert. Jos 65 20 20 00

Gilbert, Jos 66 20 '20 00

Gilbert, Jos 67 20 20 00

Gilbert, Jos 135 6 6 00

Gilham, WB 183 7 7 00

Holman, T 40 5 5 00

Jacobs, N B & Co 42 10 10 00

J.inea, JL 143 15 15 00

McGaliey,Jaa 22 6& 3 12 6 25 9 37

Pitikertou.Chas 31 9'^ 4 62 9 25 13 87

Seaver, LB 23 10 $5 00 5 00 10 00 20 00

Scaver, LB 24 10 5 00 5 00 10 00 20 00

Shaver, LB £6 10, 5 00 5 00 10 00 20 00

Smith, W K 4 20 10 00 10 00 20 00 40 00

RiiX.HV 134 12 12 00

Sweetland,JO 129 5 5 00

Woodford, HC 12 20 20 00

Watson, N A ,115 10 ]o 00

Wiilsoii,NA 144 25 25 00

Watson, N A 117 46>£ 46 50

And in accordance with law , and an order of the Board
of Trustees, made on the 6th day of December, 1865, so
many shares of each parcel of said stock as may be neces-
sary, will be sold at public auction, at the office of the
Company, by Joues k Bendixcn, auctioneers, on the 8th
day of January, 1866, at tho hour of 1 o'clock P. it of
Baid day, to pay said delinquent assessment thereon,
together with costs of advertising aud expenses of sale.
N. C. FASSETT, Secretary.
Office, 402 Front street, San Francisco, Cal. dec9

Kentucky Copper Mining Company, Mme Fe-
lix District, north of Copperopolls, Calaveras County,
California,

Notice -Is hereby given, that at amcetlngof tho Board ol
Tnuteei »( Bald Company, held on the 20th day of Decem-
ber, 1865, nn assessment of one dollar per share was levied
upon the Capital Stock of sold Company, payablo on the
21st day of December, 1865, in United States gold and sil-
ver coin, to the Secretary, 644 Washington street, San Fran-

oIko, Oil,

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain
unpaid on Saturday, tho 20th day of January, 1866, will bo
■di BXtlMd on that day as delinquent, and unlcjw payment
shall be made before, will be sold on Wednesday, the 7th
day of February, I860, to pay the delinquent assessment, to-
gether with costs of udvei tislng and expenses of sale By
order of the Board of Trustees.

J. A. BAUER, Secretary.

Office, 644 Washington street, San Francisco, Cal.

dcc23

Li in ml Gold and Silver Mining Company,
Bui FrAOOliOO District, Mohave County, Arizona Terri-
tory.

Notice.— There aro delinquent upon tho following de-
scribed stock, on account of ussessmout levied on the
30th day of November, 1865, the several amounts set oppo-
site tho names of tho respective shareholders, as follows:
Names. No. Certificate. No. Shares. Amount.

■William Packard 60 60 S12 60

William Packard 52 60 12 50

William Packard. 68 60 12 60

William Packard 88 101 25 00

William Packard 108 11 2 75

And In accordance with law and an ordor of tho Board
of Trustees, made on the 30th day of November, 1805, so
many shares of each parcel of said stock as may be
necessary, will be sold nt public auction, at the office
of tho Company, Sau Froncieco, Cal., on the 16th day of
January, 1866, at tho hour of 12 o'clock M. of Baid day,
to pay said delinquent assessment thereon, together with-
costs of advertising aud expenses of sale.

WM. HOLLIS, Secretary.

Office, Room No. 2, 3d Floor, 302 Montgomery street,
San Francisco, Cal. dec30

Lady of the Lake Gold and Silver Alining

Company, San Fraucisco District, Mohave County, Ari-
zona Territory.

Notice. —There are delinquent upon tho following de-
scribed stock, on accoutitof assessment levied on the 30th
day of November, 1865, the several amounts Bet opposite
tho names of the respective shareholders, as follows:
Names. . No. Certificates. No. Shares. Amount.
49 10 $2 50

87 65 16 26

88 35 8 75
113 261 65 25

And in accordance with law and an order of the Board
of Trustees, made on the 30th day of November, 1865, so
many shares of each parcel of said stock as may be neces-
sary, will bo sold at public auction, at the Office of tho
Company, San Francisco, Cal., on the 15th day of January,
1866, at the hour of 12 o'clock M. of said day, to pay said
deliuquent assessment thereon, together with costs of ad-
vertising and expenses of sale.

WM. HOLLIS, Secretary.

Office, 302 Montgomery street, Room No. 2, 3d Floor.

dec30

A "W Webb
A W Webb
A W Webb
William Packard

Madison Gold and Silver Mining Com-
pany, Lander County, Nevada.

Notice, — There are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment No. 3, levied on
the 27th of November, 1863, of fifty cents per share, and
No. 4, levied February 4th, 1864, of one dollar per share,
thesoveral amounts set opposite the names of the respect-
ive shareholders, as follows:

Total
Names. No. Cert. No. Shs. No. 3. No. 4. Ara't,

Anderson, EO 12 5 $2 50 $5 00 $7 60

Bryant, A J 99 6 2 50 fi 00 7 60

CMITord, 3 O 51 9 4 50 9 00 13 50

Clifford, SO 53 45 45 00

Clifford, S O 54 5 5 00

Clifford, SO 56 5 5 00

Clifford, SO 67 5 6 00

Clifford, SO 63 5 . 5 00

Clifford, S O 63 71>£ 71 50

Clifford, SO 118 14 14 00

Jacobs, N B 76 10 5 00 10 00 15 00

McAllister, P 16 25 25 00

McAllister, P 17 25 25 O'l

McAllister, P 18 25 25 00

McAllister, P 19 25 25 00

McAllister, P 21 10 10 00

Louis Dionne 130 10 10 00

Morrison, J C Jr 98 5 2 50 5 00 7 50

McHarg,DP 106 10 10 00

Pry or, C M "38 40 20 00 , 40 00 60 00

Pry01", CM 37 5 6 00

Plummer. BL 83 10 10 00

Spilzer, LA 126 5 2 50 5 00 7 50

Aud in accordance with law, and an order of the Board of
Trustees, madeoo the 6th day of December, 1S05, so many
shares of each parcel of said stock as may be necessary,
will be Bold at auction, at the office of the Company, by
Jones & Beudixen, auctioneers, on the 8th day of January,
1866, at tho hour ot 1 o'clock P. M. of said day, to pay
saiddelinquentassessroenl thereon, together with costs of
advertising and expenses of sale.

N. C FASSETT, Secretary.
Office, 402 Front street, San FrancL-co. dec9

Oxford Beta Tunnel and Mining Company, Es-
meralda District and County, State of Nevada.
Notjfifl is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
TnutMiofMld Company, held, on the 2ist day of December,
1865, no awessnu-ntof fifty (50) cents per share was levied
upon the capital stock of said Company, payable on the
said 22d day of December, 1865, In United States gold and
silver coin, to the Secretary, or to tho Superintendent at
the mine.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 27th day of January, 1866, will bo ad*
vertlscd on that duy as delinquent, and unless payment
shall be mude before, will be sold on Wednesday, the Uth
day of February, 1866, to pay tho delinquent assessment, to
pettier with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By
order of the Board of Trustees.

GEO. H. PECK. Secretary.
Office, corner Broadway and Saneome streets, San Fran-
lsco. dec30

Salamander Gold and Silver Mining Compa..

ny, Mill Valley District, Calaveras County. California.

Notice Is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on tho 28th day of Decem-
ber, 1865, an assessment of twenty (20) cents per share was
levied upon each and every sharo of tho capital stock of
said company, payablo on Friday, the 29th day of Decem-
ber, 1865, In United Staics gold or silver coin, to tho Sec-
retary, 121 Front Btreet, San Francisco, Cal.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturdny, tho 27th day of January, 1866, will
be advertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold on Saturday, the 10th day
of February, 1866, to pay tho delinquent assessment, to-
gether with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By
order of tho Board of Trustees.

F. D. GALLAGHER, Secretary.

Office, No. 35 Metropolitan Block, San Francisco, Cali-
fornia. dec30

Union Mm ■ le Oil Company, Humboldt Coun-
ty, State of California.

Notice Is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, hold on the 15th day of December,
1865, an assessment of five ($5) dollars per share was levied
upon the capital stock of said Company, payable on the 16th
day of January, 186S, to the Treasurer of said Company, at
his omcc, 517 Jackson street, San Francisco, State of Cali-
fornia.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on the 19th day of January, 1866, will be advertised on
that day as delinquent, and unless payment shall be made
before, will besold on the 6th day of February, 1866, to pay
tho delinquent assessment, together with costs of advertis-
ing and expenses of Bale.

C. WINTER, Secretary.
Office, 517 Jackson street. dec23

United States Gold and Silver Mining Com-
pany, Ravenswood and Santa Fe Districts. Lauder
County, Nevada.

Notice— There are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on the 23d
day of November, 1865, the several amounts Bet oppo-
site the nameB of tho respective shareholders, as fol-
lows:

NameB. No. Certificates. No. Shares. Amount.

Fuller, Silas 1 300' bal $283 00

Sharp, Geo F 2 300 bal 1*6 00

Cannon, J M 3 300 bal 815 00

Clarke, FM 6 100 bal 45 33

Lashier, Frank 8 150 bal 146 50

Clarke, Geo E 9 225 bal 142 25

Sawyer, Leander 10 300 bal 136 00

Fuller, KR 13 125 bal 13125

Schuster, J S 14 124 bal 130 '^0

Buumer, George 15 125 bal 131 26

Pchutze, Henry 16 125 bal 131 25

Plummer, MD 18 37^ bal 26 S8

Stock, John 19 150 bal 18 00

James, DB 26 37K bal 39 38

And in accordance with law, and an order of the Board of
Trustees, made on the 23d day of November,1865,so many
shares of each parcel of said stock as may be necessary,
will be Bold at public auction, at Maurice Dore & Co.'s
Salesroom, No. 327 Montgomery street, San Francisco, on
Monday, the 15th day of January, 1866, at the hour of 12
o'clock M. of said day, to pay said delinquent assessment
thereon , together with cost3 of advertising and expenses of
sale.

T. L. BIBBINS, Secretary.
Ofllce, 618 Merchant street, San Francisco. decSO

Yankee Kln.dc Mining; Company, Id- esc River

Mining District, State of Nevada.

Notice Is hereby given, that at a meeting of tho Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 6th day of Decem-
ber, 1865, an assessment of fifteen (15) dollars per share
was levied upon the capital stock of said company, paya-
ble Immediately, In United States gold and silver coin, to
the Secretary, at the office of tho Company.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 13th day of January, 18C6, will bo
advertised on that day as delinquent, and unless puyment
shall be made before, will be sold on Monday, the 29th
day of January, 1SC6, to pay the delinquent assessment,
together with costs of advertising and exponscs of the sale.
By order ol the Board of Trustees.

TVM. T. ATWOOD, Secretary.

Office. No. 329 Montgomery street (Stevenson House), San
Francisco. deo9

Nevada Gold and Silver Mini off Company,

Lander County, Nevnda.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said company, held on the 14th day of December,
1865, an assessment of one dollar nnd fifty cents ($1.60) per
share was levied upon tlio capital stock of said company,
payable immediately. In Dniled States gold and silver coin,
to the Secretary, 402 Front street, Ran Francisco.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 13th day of January, 1866, will be
advertised on that day as deliuquent, and unless payment
shall bo made before, will bo sold on Monday, the 29th
day of January, 1866, to pay the dellnquentaseessment, to-
gether with costs of advertising and expenses of the sale.
By order oi the Board of Trustees.

N. C. FASSETT, Secretary.

Office, 402 Front street, San Francisco. dec!6

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ber, IStiG, an assessment of one dollar and a quarter (£1.26)
per share was levied upon the capital stock of said com-
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April loth, 1865. Siucc that time, however, Mr. Hendy
has made a further improvement bv attaching a rubber
h03e between the mouth-niece and the pipe, enabling the
blower to change his position without disturbing the direc-
tion or constant accuracy of the current on the object upon
which it is turned. The. main portion of the blow-pipe is
made with a joint, at which a valve is placed, which is
opened when the operator blows and closed immediately
when he ceases. By this arrangement the little bag or
Oladder is readily filled at a single breath, nnd with very
little exertion. When so filled, a contiuous current of air
is forced from iho nozzle of the pipe by the mere con-
tractive force of the gutta percha. This force is uniform
until the air is very nearly exhaused. The current may
be easily varied or entirely cut off by gently pressing the
fingers upon the neck of the bladder above the nipple to
which it is attached.

Price, Complete

Call and examine samples.

..©5.00.

Sent by mail, if desired. Address

DEWEY «fc CO.,

ovl0-tf No 605 Clay street, San Francisco

HUNTER'S
CONCENTRATOR, AMALGAMATOR

AND SEPARATOR,

HrJNTBR'fl CONCENTRATOR GAN BE SEEV IN OPER-
ation daily al the tfoxftlty Iron Works, Fremont street
Parties wishing to purchase Concentrators win nnd It to
k.i ir advantage to examine do- above machine before
for the following reason m :
Int. It will Work the sands from a '--tamp battery, and
nave from in to A) per ee in. moru sulphureu* than any ma-
chine built on Hie 1'acllle coast.

2d. The Sulphurets are washed clean, containing less than
ten percent ol Band.
3d Tin- wast.- free gold and umulk'am Is amalgamated on
: plates; notracaofaround mercury and scarcely
■ trace ol metal passes od wltn the sand.

till. Its simplicity Is a sufficient recommendation for Its
general u»c ss :i Concentrator. Tin- variation of speed In a
Quarts Hill does not effect the working of the Machine.
The same was demonstrated a) the late Mechanics' Pair,

whenwlththe greatest ikkkgulakity or si-kkd the best of
results wero given,

5th Then- N Tin clngglm: or stopping to clean out the -11I-
phureiH ,'Linl s.ui'l ; i'(.ti.ei|nently no waste from any Inatten-
tion on the part of the attendant.

tith. In exhibiting the working of the mnchlno (it in not
run empty), all classes of "res and fallings, from 50 pounds
and upwards, aro concentrated that parties may see flt to
test the machine with.

(Jive It a trial, and satisfaction !•* guaranteed. All orders
and any information required, address.

AKDREW JIVXTER,
Novelty Iron Works, Fremont st, San Francisco,

16vli:iin Or to E. T. STEEN, Agent.

BAUX &c G-TJIOD S
Separator &c Amalgamator

Is the most important improvement in mining machlnciy
ever Introduced. It was awarded the FIRST PREMIUM at
the San Francisco Mechanics' Fair for 18(31, where It proved
Itself to be the best Separator and Amalgamator among all
the competitors. Constructed on principles which combine
Scientific Knowledge with Puactical Experience, these
Pans extract more, gold and silver from their ores than any
others in use, as a few hours trial will demonstrate. Mill
men will find It to their advantage to employ these pans as
Separators, In addition to the ordinary Amalgators now in
use, and to re-work their old tailings.

The cost of these pans Is inconsiderable, and their struc-
ture Is such that they can be readily separated In parts con-
venient for packing on mules. Among the many advanta-
fes possessed by BAUX ft GUIOD'S Pan, are the following:
he trilling cost for attendance: Its small cost; Its portabil-
ity; The large Quantity of pulp it can operate upon In a giv-
en time; It may be worked even weeks without stopping,
as It is constructed to work continuously; The complete
thoroughness of the separation of the rock from the metals
and the trilling power required to work them; They can be
attached to any ordinary crushing apparatus.

Wo have 1 he pleasure of referring parties Interested to
the following parties, who have our Pan in use: Jefferson-
Ian Mining Com pan v. Bowman's Ranch, Nevada county;
The French Mill, Nevada City; Crall's Gravel Cement
Works, Nevada county; U'altman's Chlorination Works,
Nevada. Cul.; Gold Hill Quartz Mill, Washoe.

Manufactured at the Vulcan Iron Works and San Fran-
cisco Foundry, San Francisco, and ai Hough & Thorn's
Foundry, Nevada Olty.

For further particulars, or to see this Pan in operation,
call on or address

J. B. BAUX,

Fremont Street, near Mission, adjoining the San Francisco
Iron Works, San Francisco. 4v&-0df

3BXv A TRTE'S

QUARTZ BREAKER

Is now extensively used for breaking hard masses of

Quartz or Ores

To a size suitable for stamps. These machines are patented,

and are in pructical operation in

CALIFORNIA, AUSTRALIA,

WASHOE,
ENGLAND, FRANCE,

ano

THE ATLANTIC STATES,

These Machines, or circulars containing further Informa-
tion regarding them, may be obtained of the undersigned.
Address,

BLAKE «fc TYLER,
Box 2077 San Francisco Post Office.
CHAS. T. BLAKE, E. TYLER, WM. P. BLAKE,

Idaho City. Michigan Bluff. San Francisco.

4vlu

Hep"bixrrL «fc Peterson's

AMALGAMATOR.

THE SUBSCRIBERS WOULD CALL THE ATTENTION
of the -Mining Public to their Reducer and 'Amalga-
mator, and also to thoir Separator for reducing and separat-
ing the mineral from

Gold and Silver Oreo,
Manufactured and exli_ibitcd at the Vulcan Iron Works, Nos
137 and 13!) First street, oati Francisco.

These machines secure to the Miner a more Expeditious
and Perfect Reduction and Amalgamation, a less liability
to accident and delay, and ft greater amount of useful effect
in proportion to the power employed to keep them in opera-
tion than any other machine now in use for producing siml
.ar results. This fact is attested to by their general adoption
and preference at all the principal Reduction Works in
Nevada ; among which may be mentioned the Gould
A Curry Mill, the Silver State Reduction Works, Zephyr
Flat Mill, Pioneer Mill, Eastern. Slope Mill, l'ha-nix Mill, etc.
B§r- This Amalgamator r.iay be seen in operation at the
European Metallurgical Works, livvant St. bet. 3d and 4th.
I Illustrated in the. Miniiij; and Sciiiililie Press, April '.'lii,
8S4.J HEPBURN &. PETERSON.

nov83m»

HUNT'S PATENT

Circular Sweep Hsrse-Powers,

For running Chnrns, Wishing Machines, Grindstones,
pumping water, sawing wood, and other light machinery.
Price, SI00. at the Factory.

H ['NTS PATENT SELF-] REGULATING TREAD HORSE-
POWER is superior to any machine of the kind in the
market. Price, with Governor, all complete to set to
work, at the Factory, SiJOU Manufactured by

E. O. HX7NX,

7vl0 28, Second street,.San Frauclsco.

Tho Meeliamos* Institute

PREMIUM SILVER MEDAL
TO BRUCKNER'S

MECHANICAL ROASTING FURNACE.

Parties wishing to erect such Furnaces, are requested to
leave their crdeis with

T. KALLEXBER6,
12vll 410 Market street, San Francisco

HUNT»S

IMPROVED WIISTD-MILL.

THIS WIND-MILL IS RAPIDLY
taking the place Of all other Mills
on the Pacific Coast. These Mills
are so simple in their construc-
tion, that when once built, they
can be put in order by almost any
person; nnd when once In order
they will run for years without
repairs.

Prices, from $50 to £1,000.

ROUND AND SQUARE WATER

TANKS BUILT TO ORDER.

HUNT'S PUMPS

Are admitted to he the best In the
Market for Wind Mills, being built
expresBly for that purpose. They
can be set, and taken apart with
a common wrench, and are very
easily repaired.

HUNT'S ENDLESS CHAIN

HORSE POWEE

For Sawing "Wood.

ALIO. TBS

©elf-Regulating Horse Power

Is so arranged as to give a'steady motion, and is calculated
to be used for turning Wood, Iron or Brass, also for Scroll or
Circular Sawing, and is fully equal to Steam for any light
work. The above Machines are built of the best materials,
and made as Durable as Wood and Iron will make them.

ALL WORK WAREANTED.

U®- For further Particulars see small circulars. JB(r

E. O. KCTJjVT,

No. 23 Second Street, and 108 & 112 Jessie Street, San Frau
Cisco. 26-Sm

IDEISTS WHELAN,
-Fasliionalrjle DBoot Maker

EEPAIRING NEATLY DONE, AT SHORT NOTICE.
No. 17 Fourth Street,

Near Market street, San Francisco.
* 15vI0-lm*

Steyens' Pressure PacMng*.

Patented March 7th, £865.

Pressure Packing is now conceded, by the best engi-
neers, to be the most effectual method of makiug aud
keeping the metallic riug of pistons steam-tight.

STEVENS' PACKING has the advantage of beiug cheaper
In first cost than the ordinary packing, and can lie applied
to old style pistons with very little alteraticn or detention.
In place of testimonials, the Patentee requests of those
who are using the old spring packing to inn,uirc of the
owners of the various engines which now have this pack-
ing in use — some of which have been running from three
to twelve months without being opened, or showing auy
descriptive leak — nnd act upon their recommendation.

Further particulars can bo had by applying to the
Patentee. ANDESW STEVENS, Master Mechanic, Alameda.
Railroad, or at the VULCAN IRON WORKS, where they
an bo seen, at any timo, in course of construction.

10df ANBIE.EW STEVENS.

PROPELLOR AMALGAMATOR

AND

Challenge Settler

Has been in use and thoroughly tested, both in California
and Nevada, with entire satisfaction to all parties con-
cerned. These Machines are

M:i tie entirely different from any others,

And with the same power will grind, amalgamate, settle
and separate, more gold and sliver ore than miv others now
In use. Manufactured at the SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDRY,
where Machines can be seen In operation. Address
9vll J. «£l W. C. SAiLMON.

McCOMB'S
CUMULATIVE POWER PRESS

AND

ARROW TIDE.

B. C SLcCOjMTJB, Agent.
No. 1 Government House, cor. Sansome and Washington sts.
2!JvlO 3iw

STOWS
PATENT CHAMBER DRILL,

The (rreatcst Labor-saving Machine
ever Invented for yuan* Mining. By
being this Drill in bluiiic. tuning, and
all other rock blasting, three-fourths
01 the labor nnd over one-hull* of the
powder will he saved. The Drill makes
u chamber directly at the bottom of
the hole, nt any Depth yon wish, six
times the area ol the original hole, in
all kinds ol ruck, In less time than a
man can drill u l\ hole two inches
deep. Requiring no tamping, it will
be impossible to have a premature
blast.

AT THE STATE FAIR held In Sacra.
no ut. 1, Be| (ember, ii&5, a Committee,
allcr examining both the Llnscutt'aand
Btow'4 Chamber Drills, reported as
follows ;

We, the undersigned. Committee on
Mining Tools, do award to Hcnrv M.
Slow, o] t-aii i'laneiseo, the rlRST
PREMIUM lor the be-l t bun. her Drill
inr liliwmg rock, lor the following
reasons :

1m, l-or slmpllcliv of construction-

2d. For dumblliiv ol drill;

3d For sireiigihol drill.

The above Drills will be sent to any
part ol ihc Slate for fcao, wiih one set
01 Cutters of Qhteelsthat will cham-
ber from 75 lo IWi hides. Exiru L'hlhcls
furnished at ft &0per scl

The Drill may be seen at Mr. BUFFINGTON'S Office. No.
Government Block, corner Sausoine and Washington streets,
and at No. 511 Market Street. '

Drills will be delivered to any pnrt of this State free of
expense to the purohaser. Any Information desired, or
orders tor Drills, address

STOW & COLLINS,

San Francisco

OU Wells I Oil Wells ! !

I received at the last STATE FAIR a special Premium for
the best Expanding Drill for boring oil wells. The above
Drill will bore the hole from % Inch to 2 inches larger lhan
the inside of the pipe or tubing of the well, ii desired, mak-
ing the bore perfectly straight and round. The Drill can be
attached to and work with any common drill at an expense
ol Irom S2& to S50. Iwill furnish all machinery lor boring,
or will take contracts for boring wells, and furnish steam
engines and all tools required. Address,

HENRY M. STOW,

14v*1 San Francisco.

WATER WHEELS !

to the Best Overshot "Wliee

H

H

9|

0

H

U3FPEL-S

AMERICAN DOUBLE TURBINE

Is now manufactured by the Vulcan Ironworks Company,
in this city, and orders for the same can be lilled immedi-
ately. We have a large supply of the different sizes, from
10 inches to 30>i. That we may know the proper sized
Wheel you require, measure your water In the following
way: Take the width of the stream, the average depth,
and the distance it flows in a minute.

All the Wheels already In use give universal satisfaction.
For particulars send for a Circular.

This Wheel is especially adapted to mining purboses.
It is light, and can be easily packed Into the mountains.
Wheels weighing from IU0 to 300 pounds, will yield Jrom
10 to JO horse-power under ahead of 25 or 30 leet. Thev
are the cheapest wheel to set up known, as they are so
arranged as to produce the greatest power possible from
the water used.

Come and see them, or send for a Circular to

1EFFEL «fc MYERS,

At Vulcan Iron Works, office 137 and 139 First street, San
Francisco. 4vlltf

VAKNEY'S
PATENT AMALGAMATOR .

Tlif.si- Machines Stand Unrivaled,

For rapidly pulverizing and amalgamating ores, they
have no equal. No effort has been, or will be, spared to
have them constructed in the most perfect manner, and of
the great number now In operation, not one has ever re-
quired repairs. The constant and Increasing demand for
them Is sufficient evidence of their merits.

They we constructed so as to apply steam directly into
the pulp, or with steam bottoms, as desired.

This Amalgamator Operates as Follows :

The pan being filled, the motion of Ihcmuller forces the
pulp to the center, where it Is drawn down through the ap-
erture and between the grinding surtaces. Thence it la
thrown to the peripheiv into the quicksilver. The curved
plates again draw It to the center, where it passes down,
and to the circumference as before. Thus it is constantly
passing in a regular How between the grinding surfaces and
into the quicksilver, until the ore is reduced to an impalpa-
ble powder, and the metal amalgamated.

Setlers made on the same principle excel all others.—
They bring the pulp so constantly and perfectly In contact
with quicksilver, that the panicles are rapidly and com
pletely ubsorbed.

Mill men are invited to examine these pans and setlers for
themselves, at the PACIFIC FOUNDKY,

Ivl San Francisco.

MITCHELL'S

COMBINED

FAUCET AMD MEASURE.

This la one of the most useful Inventions of the day, and
Is destined to go into universal use on this coast, as it has

in the Eastern States.

The Invention consists of n combined Faucet and Meas-
ure, so arranged that the liquid contents of any cask or
other vessel can be drawn ami accurately measured with-
out the use of measures or funnels other lhan such as are
embraced in the Faucet itself, While It obviates altogether
the use of measures, it operates much more perlectly than
the old method of drawing and measuring such liquids as
have a tendency to loam up when drawn, as coal oil, lin-
seed oil, etc. .,, _ ._

The Proprietor has made arrangements with GAL-
LAGHER. WEED k WlIITIi, of the California Brass Foun-
dry of this city, for the manufacture of this Faucet, and is
prepared to furnish the article or sell tcrri lories. Here Is
a chance for men with small capital to invest in a good
business. „ .

Residence, 320 Taylor street, near O'Farrell street.

D. C. MITCHELL, Rror/r.

San Franclscc, Aug. 22d, 1805. _ Wvll-3m

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TABLE OF CONTENTS.

The Age of the Gold Bi tirjiu
Kockt— VD 10,
■ .urn i urmati )( Metal

Process "ii 6Hv

tirr. In I..>imt i

lllllR iii California

a Nevada Ml ■-• Bill.

Mini r. in l-.'Mchuir Mm life-

Bleorl il Deli

ninu Coavi nllon.

M. II. t - I ..!I'..-Il!il.!l — EllTtioll

ins iroiu Sun t"r;Mi
CUWOi

lA'imr lYom Qrasa Valley.

uuurfz Mlnlnit Near Auburn.

9 1 I II IW1C -II- —Mull' Aljnlll

Uetnl aii. .V-. inn Iron:

Forxlnt anil Welding Out

5t! ,■!. I ,, I IOUI Steel Hulls

— Palem Obtained; A New
Knitting Machine.

Mining siiiinn.il y

Editorial iiinl Selected.

Ulnnlg siiur.-liuLters' Direc-
tory.

iii ■ and Reports.

san Francisco PrlceaGurrent

Slav Mining and UUier Aa-

vortlaemontB, etc.

Patera's Process on Silver Ores in Lower Cali-
fornia.

Editors Mining and Scientific Pkess : — In
the vicinity of San Antonio, Lower California,
there are many silver mines producing ores,
much of which is shipped to Europe, and a
portion treated on the spot, by the barrel pro-
cess. The general character of the ores is
marked by a considerable amount of antimony.
Mr. Ernst, with some others, concluded to try
the Patera process, and made an experiment
on nine hundred pounds of ore, containing
somewhat above one hundred dollars per ton.
They claim to have obtained ninety-one per ceut
of the silver assay, and therefore commenced
to put up the necessary tubs without delay.
II r. Beseier, who came back upon the last
steamer, informs me that the company is al-
ready in possession of four stamps, steam
power, and two large roasting furnaces ; and
that they calculate to work four tons of custom
ore per day, charging thirty-five dollars per ton,
and agreeing to extract the silver within ten
per cent, of the fire assay. According to
those charges they can treat profitably all ores
yielding forty dollars and upward.

The choice between the precipitation pro-
cesses wus doubtless very reasonable ; as the
use of hypo-sulphite of soda is far preferable
to the salt solution, as a solvent agent; for
while there are required sixty-eight parts of salt
to dissolve one part of chloride of silver, only
two parts ot hyposulphite of soda will be re-
quired to dissolve the like amount. Another
advantage is the cold and dilnted condition in
which the hypo-sulphite solvent can be used ;
also, the continual re-production of the solvent
during the process ; so that a full supply of the
hypo-sulphite is required only for the start.

The very richest ore may be treated by this
process without difficulty ; requiring, however,
a proper roasting. Lead, to the amount of
twelve or fifteen per cent., is not injurious.
Patera's process is extensively used in Hunga-
ry, Germany, etc. An establishment employ-
ing that process is also in operation in Austra-
lia. Dr. Lanszweert, in an article lately
published in the Mining and Scientific Press,
very properly calls the attention of those
concerned in the redaction of silver on the
Pacific coast to that process ; especially where
the roasting is a conditio nine qua non ; for in-
stance, at Reese River, Humboldt, etc. By all
means, this process deserves more attention
than the use of sodium amalgam, which, as I
showed by experiments some time ago, and
described in the columns of the Mining and
Scientific Press of November 18, 1865, is
decomposed by the iron of the pan in a very
short time— a fact easily ascertained by any
one who wishes to discover for himself whether
sodium amalgam is of any use in iron pans.
Statements as to obtaining eighty-five per cent,
by application of sodium, if the ore be of a
nature that only fifty-five per cent, can be ex-
tracted without sodium, in iron pans, are
simply " untrue," unless a sufficient amount of
sodium is used to render the cost of the ex-
traction of the silver much more than its value.
G. Kustel.

Miners in Excelsior Moving — State Miners'
Convention.

Preamble and resolution submitted by a
committee appointed at a " primary miners'
meeting," held at Denton's Saloon, A street,
Summit City, January 5, 1866 :

Whereas, it has been definitely determined
that a State Miners' Convention has been
called, and is to meet at Sacramento, Cal., on
the 17th inst. ; and, whereas, Excelsior Min-
ing District is entitled to a representation, and
should be represented in said State Miners'
Convention ; and, whereas, two irregular min-
ers' meetings, without general notice, have
been held in said Excelsior Mining District to
appoint delegates to said State Miners' Con-
vention, and two sets of delegates have already
been appointed.

Now, therefore, to prevent confusion and
wrong; and that the miners generally of said
Excelsior District may exercise a choice in the
selection of said delegates, this committee
recommend that the miners of the following
precincts, viz. — 1st. Whitman's Camp ; 2d.
Enterprise Camp ; 3d. Summit City ; 4th. Old
Man Mountain ; 5th. Bloody Kun ; and, 6th.
Excelsior Camp — be requested to meet togeth-
er on Sunday evening next, at two o'clock, at
Denton's Saloon, in Summit City, on A street,
to select and elect delegates to represent Ex-
celsior District in said State Miners' Conven-
tion ; and it is hereby further recommended and
resolved by the committee, that the Chairman
of this meeting cause notice of such proposed
meeting to be given in the various mining pre-
cincts as soon as practicable, so that a general
attendance may be secured,

Tom Cox, Chairman.

Preamble and resolutions were adopted, and
the Chairman of the primary meeting, J. E.
Brokaw, caused notice to issue to the miners
of the several Camps.

Pursuant to previous call and notice, the
miners of Excelsior Mining District, on the 7th
day of January, 1866, at the saloon of A.
Denton, on A street, in Summit City, Nevada
county, Oal., at two o'clock P. M, met in
Mass Convention and elected the following
named delegates to represent Excelsior Mining
District in the State Miners' Convention afore-
said, viz : J. A. Brumsey, Tom Cox,

Fitzgerald, A. K. Stewart and J. H. Tennant.

The election having been made unanimous,
it was declared as the sense of the meeting
that the miners of Excelsior Mining District
were opposed to governmental interference
with the mines, and believed that their control
should be left, as heretofore, to the customs,
usages and regulations of the mining district
in which they are situated.

After a vote that the proceedings herein be
forwarded to the Sacramento Union and Min-
ing and Scientific Press, with a request that
the same be published, the miners present
came forward and signed their names, endors-
ing all action taken, and the meeting adjourned
sine die.

J. E. Brokaw, Chairman.

G. Zachariah, Secretary.

Bank Profits. — It is said that there are
unclaimed deposits, to the amount of f 40,000,-
000, in the Savings Banks of New York.
These millions have been accumulating for
upwards o( a century, and are now regarded as
part of the capital stock of the banks. A
pretty handsome profit over and above the
ordinary profits of business.

Southern Trade. — TweDty-three ocean
steamships recently cleared at New York in
one day, of which only one was for Europe,
nineteen were for various Southern ports, and
the remaining three for various Eastern ports.

Miners' Convention — Election of Delegates
from San Francisco.

Pursuant to notice, a meeting of miners was
called to order at No. 240 Montgomery street,
on the 12th of January, 1866, at "iyi o'clock
P. M., by J. W. Pierson, Esq., and upon
motion, Hon. W. B. May was chosen Chair-
man, and J. B. Whitcomb, Esq., aud M. G.
Elmore were chosen Secretaries.

Upon motion of D. S. Cutter, the following
order of business was adopted :

1st. Permanent Organization ; 2d. Election
of Delegates to the State Convention ; 3d.
Resolutions aud general remarks ; 4th. Ap-
pointing Committees, etc., etc.

Upon motion of C. P. Wood, the Chairman
was authorized to appoint a committee of three
to nominate delegates to the Convention,
whereupon the Chairman appointed Messrs. C.
P. Wood, D. S. Cutter and J. W. Pierson.

The Committee, upon consultation, reported
the following names, which were adopted and
duly elected :

LIST OF DELEGATES.

A. J. Snyder, Jos. W. Low,

J. M. Pierson, John Hemsley,

Geo. Hearst, 1). S. Cutter,

J. W. Gushwaller, Col. H. S. Pitch,
Wm. T.Poye, Wm. Hollis,

Harvey S. Brown, W. B. Ewer,

Daniel H. Mitchell, William B. May,
C. P. Wood, A. T. Dewey,

G. Kustel, John S. Henning,

G. Owens, . E. T. Stein,

E. D. Waters, Leigh Harnet,

Wm. M. Lent, A.Hemme,

W. P. Pool, B. P. Sherwood,

Lloyd Tevis, J. B. Owens,

Wm. Thompson, Jr., A. Hayward,

J. A. Mars. .
Col. H. S. Fitch offered the following reso-
lution, which was adopted :

Resolved, That the committee already ap-
pointed for tile selection of names for delegates
to the Miners' Convention be authorized sever-
ally to report additional names, such as may be
fit and proper, at any time between this date
and Tuesday next.

The following resolution was offered by D.
S. Cutter, which was adopted :

Resolved, That this meeting indorse the
California Mining Bureau Association, now
organized in San Francisco, and recommend it
to the favorable consideration of the State
Convention to be held at Sacramento on the
17th inst.

Upon motion of Harvey S. Brown, the dele-
gates elect were requested to bold a meeting
at room 7, No. 240 Montgomery street, on
Saturday, the 13th, at 3 o'clock P. M., and at
7 P. M., on Monday, the 15th.

The Chairman then notified the delegation
that upon calling on J. B. Whitcomb, Esq., they
would be supplied with credentials.

There being no further business, the meeting
adjourned sine die.

J. B. Whitcomb, Secretary.

Deep Artesian Well. — Wm. M. Lent is
sinking, at Santa Clara, an artesian well, which
is now down more than seven hundred feet, and
has not struck water yet. At San Jose, only
three miles distant, water is abundant three
hundred feet from the surface.

It has been calculated that iron wire con-
ducted electricity 400,000,000 times better
than fresh water, and 4,000,000 times better
than sea water.

A NEVADA MINING: BILL.

The following Bill was introduced into the

Nevada Legislature on the 8th instant, by Hon.

Mr. Glover, of Storey county :

An Act relating to Incorporated Mining Com-
panies and for the Protection of Stock-
holders in the same.

The People of the State ol Nevada, represented in Senate
uutl Assembly, do euactas follows :

Section 1. It shall be the duty of the Su-
perintendent, Secretary, or managing agent
having charge and control of the books and
business of any company, incorporated for the
purpose of working a mine located within this
State, to publish quarterly or cause to be pub-
lished in one daily newspaper of the county in
which such mine is located, and if there be
none in that county, then in one published in
the county nearest to the location of the mine,
a statement of the affairs of the company, in-
cluding its liabilities and assets, the proceeds
and disbursements of the preceding quarter,
for what such disbursements were made and
liabilities contracted, and the present condition
of the miue. Such statement to be subscribed
and sworn to before some officer empowered by
law to administer oaths in the said county,

Sec 2. Any Superintendent, Secretary or
managing agent whose duty it shall be to
make, subscribe, swear to and publish the
statement as provided in the foregoing section ,
who shall willfully and designedly make oath
to and publish a false statement of the affaira
of the company for which such statement is
made, shall be deemed guilty of perjury and
liable to the pains and penalties prescribed by
law for the same.

Seo. 3. Any stockholder upon presentation
to the Superintendent or other person having
charge and control of the mine of any incor-
porated mining company, of a certificate of
the stock of said company issued in his own
name, may demand admittance to the mine
and works of the company, and the Superin-
tendent or other person having charge and
control thereof shall admit such stockholder to
any and all parts of the same.

Plumbago, which has heretofore ruled quite
high in the markets of the world, for the
reason that a good quality of that mineral has
heretofore been found in only a few localities
on the globe, is now being found in large
quantities in various parts of the earth. Large
discoveries ofihis valuable mineral are stated
to have been made in the inland districts of.
the Cape of Good Hope. A sample of eight
bags has already been shipped to England, in
order to test its value in the home market.
It is found in various part3 of the Eastern
States ; and a new and extensive deposit is
said to have been recently discovered in the
towD of Richmond, Maine. Reports pronounce
the mine one of the best in the United States.
It is found in quite a number of localities in
California. Large quantities, and of a very
good quality, are found within eight miles of a
good shipping point in Los Angeles county.
It occurs in great abundance in Mariposa coun-
ty where a new process has recently been
adopted for its purification, which it is believed
will prove a valuable discovery, and still far-
ther reduce its commercial value.

An oil well was recently opened on the
Terry Farm, in West Virginia, which threw
out large quantities of water and gas, mixed
with a small quantity of oil, to a hight of
seventy feel ! The discharge was accompanied
with a roaring like the exhaust pipe of a steam-
boat.

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■correspondents alone being responsible tor

firoper subjects-
be ideas and tb

theories tuey advance.

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THE AGE OF GOLD-BEAEING EOOKS.

BY PROFESSOR. BOWLANDSON, P. Q. S. L.

[CQKTIXUED FROM PAGE 2,]

A . POINT ON WHICH THE WBITEB AND SIB
EODEBICK MUBCHISON AGREE.

The first thing which led me to consider it
possible or probable that gold might be here-
after found in veins inclosed by secondary or
even tertiary strata, was a conviction with which
I became impressed at an early period of my in-
vestigations, that metallic veins, and auriferou3
ores in particular, were, geologically speaking,
of very recent date. Writing of the Ural
Mountains, Sir Roderick- Murchison corrobo-
rates this view, respecting which he states :
' " Before we quit the consideration of the
Ural Mountains, the reader may be reminded
that, throughout the length of 500 miies, the
rocks contain the precious metal at wide
intervals, and in limited patches only. Having
indicated the geological period of the super-
ficial gold drift, let me also here advert to a
suggestion of my own concerning the era at
which the rocks are impregnated. It has
been already stated, that no secondary for-
mation contains veinstones charged with any
notable quantity of gold, and that when the
metal is found in situ, it is chiefly in meta-
morphosed strata of Silurian age , occasionally
in Devonian, and rarely Carboniferous, or in
the associated eruptive rocks. Now, it would
seem that in the Ural Mountains the gold
must have been segregated in separate masses
in these formations at a comparatively modern
geological period. In the first place, the
western flank of the Ural chain offers strong
evidence that the process had not been ef-
fected when the Permian deposits were com-
pleted. During that period, vast heaps of
pebbles and sand, all derived from a pre-exist-
ing Ural chain (the older stratified rocks of
which had even then undergone much change),
were spread out over the lower country on the
west. Together with fragments of all the
rocks, sedimentary or igneous, which are
known in the chain, specimens of magnetic
iron and copper ore, large quantities of which
abound in the range, are Dot uncommon in
this Permian deposit, but nowhere does it
contain visible traces of gold or platinum.
Had those noble metals then existed in the
Ural Mountains, in the segregated lumps and
strings which now preva'l, many remnants of
them must have been washed down together
with the other rocks and minerals, and being
indestructible, must have formed part of the
old Permian conglomerates. On the contrary,
when the much more modern debacles that
destroyed the great animals, and heaped up
the piles of gravel just described, proceeded
from this chaiu, then the debris became largely
auriferous. It is manifest, therefore, that the
rocks are chiefly charged with gold— i. e. the
chief lumps and strings of it were run together
— during the intervening time.

"What then was probably the geological
period when these rich auriferous accumula-
tions in the Uralian rocks took place ? We
cannot believe that it occurred shortly after
the Permian era, nor even wlfcn any of the
secondary rocks were forming, since no golden
debris is found even in any of the older ter-
tiary grits and sands which occur on the
Siberian flank of the chain. If, then, the
mammoth drift be the oldest mass of detritus
in which the gold of this region occurs abun-
dantly, not only in the Ural, but in other parts
of the world, we are led to believe that this
noble metal, though for the most part origi-
nally deposited in, or diffused through, the
mass of the ancient Silurian sedimentary de-
posits, was only brought together into rich
veins and separate lumps and strings at a
comnaratively recent period. — i. e. a short time
(in geological language) before the epoch dur-
ing which powerful and widely-extended de-
nudations took place, and during which the
large extinct mammalia perished.*

*iu many instances gold is. I know, associated in the
game veinstone with other ores — suoli as silver, or argen-
liierous galena; and with various ores of copper and iron-
magnetic iron being, indeed, a very frequent accompani-
ment; whilst the association witb tin stone has before
been alluded to. Such occurrences do not invalidate, but
strengthen, the view derived from the pheuomena in the
Ural Mountains; for, as copper and iron ores are frequent-
ly found in old conglomerates or pebble beds of secondary
age, and lumps of gold have never been detected iu them,
I see uo means (explain the phenomena as wo may) of
evading the inference, that no great quantity of gold ore
■was formed (certainly not in tho Ural Mountains) until the
comparatively recent epoch indicated in the text. In the
work " Russia and the Ural Mountains," vol. i. p. 473, the
inference is thus stated:— "Whether, therefore, wo judge
from the total absence of auriferous matter iu the ancient
(Permian) conglomerates on the west, and in the tertiary

The association of the remains of extinct
quadrupeds in the auriferous drift of the Urals
is paralleled in California by the existence of
similar remains being found in her gold placers,
and under circumstances that indicate a similar
period and origin for the accumulation of
the auriferous drift on the Pacific coast.

In other places Sir Roderick alludes to a
suggestion made by Dr. Percy, that gold might
have been deposited in veins from solution,
and also to the theory of himself and others
respecting the meridional direction of auriferous
ranges and veins. With regard to these points,
I have only space to make a very few brief re-
marks, viz., that occasionally there may be
found in gold mines evidences where there can
scarcely be a doubt admitted, that gold has
been deposited sometimes as crystals, some-
times as flakes, occasionally as moss-gold from
solution ; but in all such cases evidences of the
most indisputable character accompany these
instances, that the solution wa3 formed through
the agency of decomposing minerals — usually
sulphides, selenides, tellurides, etc., etc., of
iron, which originally accompanied and inclosed
the gold.*

With regard to the meridional direction of
auriferous ranges or veins, though frequently
occurring, such is not invariably the case ; for
instance in California, from Mariposa to Plumas
and Shasta counties, covering at least ten
thousand square miles of central California, in
which the largest auriferous quartz veins are
found in this State, as also the richest and
most extensive placers, the chief gold quartz
veins usually have a direction slightly north of
west and south of east.

A SECOND POINT OF AQBEEMENT.

Without laying any particular stress npon
the subject, Sir Roderick Murchison does not
fail to remark the constant association of igne-
ous rocks with gold veins. The same associ-
ation of plutonic rocks may also be traced in
connection with silver, copper, and lead veins,
though not probably so close a one. I only
allude to the facts last described, in order to
draw attention to them — to explain the reason
would fill a volume. Sir Roderick remarks ;
" Few chains offer more contrasting outlines
than are seen upon the European and Asiatic
flanks of the Ural. Ou the former the lime-
stones and other stratified rocks are indeed
contorted, fractured, and partially changed,
whilst in the center, as on the eastern slope,
the masses consist everywhere either of highly
altered and crystalline Silurian strata, or of the
eruptive rocks which pierce them. There only,
aod particularly where the schists are traversed
by vein-stones ol quartz or cut by dykes of
igneous rocks, has gold been imparted in any
quantity to the slaty, talcose, and chloritic
strata." In Russia and the Ural Mountains,
vol. 1, page 473, Sir Roderick observes:
" Whether, therefore, we judge from the total
absence of auriferous matter in the ancient
(Permian) conglomerates on the west, and in
the tertiary grits ou the east, or from the ab-
solute materials in the whole series of regen-
erated deposits, we conclude that the chain
became chiefly auriferous during the most
recent disturbances by which it was effected,
and that this took place when its highest peaks
were thrown up, when the present, water-shed
was established, and when the syenitic granite
aud other comparatively recent igneous rocks
were erupted alung its eastern edges." .Again,
in his third edition of " Siluria," it is stated :
" No couotry furnishes a clearer example than
Russia of the dependence of gold on certain
geological and mineral relations. Her Eu-
ropean territories are, as has been stated,
chiefly occupied by slightly solidified primeval
deposits. Under those conditions, and with a
total absence of any crystalline rocks, whether
intrusive or of sedimentary and metamorphic
character, not a particle of gold has been dis-
covered in them , over an area larger than the

rest of Europe. But when the same forma-
tions have been thrown up into inclined and
broken positions in the Ural chain, and have
then been pierced by porphyry, greenstone,
syenite, aod granite, in association with hu^e
masses of serpentine.f the very same deposits,
so soft in European Russia, have been hardened,
crystallized, veined, and rendered highly me-
talliferous ; some even of the igneous mass
being also occasionally metalliferous."

PLUTONIC BOOKS USUALLY ACCOMPANIED BY
METALLIFEROUS VEINS.

So general is the opinion held in Cornwall
of the truth embodied in the above sub-heading,
that it has passed into a proverb that no mine
can be found worth working that is twenty
miles distant from granite, a fact that will hold
good in more parts of the world than Cornwall
and Devonshire.

There are other igneous rocks, however, be-
sides granite, such as hornblend, and the vari-
eties of trap, known as greenstone, etc., whose
proximity to mineral veins also indicate a
common cause of origin aud association, which
source of causation the writer ventures to as-
sert, and to predict, that future inquiries and
facts will establish the assertion that such ori-
gin and association will be found to arise chiefly
from the presence of and disturbances occurring
in connection with a molten center. In no
other manner can so many of the primary and
secondary phenomena, observed in ordinary
mineral veins, as found associated with gold,
silver, copper, lead, antimony, the blendiferous
form of zinc, etc., be accounted for in the
present condition of science. A molten center
being admitted, an explanation of ordinary
mining phenomena becomes by no means diffi-
cult.;!; Tin and cinnibar, as ordinarily found,
are the only metallic compounds wrought in
any quantity which, perhaps, could be adduced
as opposed to this theory. It may, however,
possibly be established hereafter that the Al-
maden cinnabar mines, in the Spanish Penin-
sula, are situated in a later formation than the
Paleozoic ; in such an event they would only
assimilate with the position of other quicksil-
ver mines in different parts of the worlds which
are all, with the possible exception alluded to,
found iu rocks of modern geological age. In
the event of this not beiug found to be, the
case, it would not form an inseparable bar to
the theory of a molten center.

With regard to tin, Dr. C. T. Jackson, on
the occasion of a conversation which I held
with him, while on his recent visit to Sau
Francisco, referred me to the theory of Dobree —
namely, that it was originally erupted in com-
bination with fluorine. Perhaps this may be
the case either wholly or in part. I had, how-
ever, been led to infer, from the association of
Schorlaceous minerals || in rocks producing tin
ore, that boracic acid had a considerable in-
fluence in the dissemination of this metal.
Future discoveries may, probably, recqneile all
discrepancies as respects the laws which regu-
lated the distribution of tin and also that of
mercury.

fThis part of tho description of the Urals might have
been written lor the purpose of describing tho liibolngy ol
both Hanks of the Sierra Nevada wherever that range is
metalliferous. Re.-peetiug the serpentine rocks, I am in-
clined to suspect that in all cases these are the r. suit of
the melathbrphism of augilic and horublenuie rocks by
aqueous agencies.

J The reader will readily comprehend that .the above re.
mark applies only to certain metals, nnd metallic com-
pounds, such as those commonly found in the form of
sulphides, or associated therewith. Clay, iron ore, oxide of
ziuc, manganese, etc. , etc., frequently have hud an aqueous
origin, though in many cases, as instances wbereol, oxido
and carbonate ol zinc may be instanced, as also malachite,
the primary source ot the metal, was most probably a
sulphide.

§ The quicksilver mines of New Almadeu, California, are
situate In rocks probably not older than the eocene.

I Schorl, in Cornwall, is termed " Tho Mother of Tin."

grits on the east, or from the absolute materials in the
whole series of regenerated deposits, we conclude that the
chain became (chiefly) auriferous during the most recent
disturbances by which it was affected, aud that this took
place when its highest peaks were thrown up, when the
present watershed was established, and when the syenitic
granite and other comparatively recent igneous rocks were
erupted along its eastern edges."

The reader who wishes to have fuller information on
the subject of Uralian and Siberian gold, must consult
Humboldt's "Asie Centrale;" " Reise nach dem Ural,"
etc., by Humboldt, Rose, and Enrcnberg, with the valua-
ble mineral description of M. Gustaf Rose; various me-
moirs by Helmersen and Hoffman iu tho " Annuaire des
Mines de Russie;" and Adolf Erman (Reiso um die Erde),
as. well as an account of the general diffusion of gold and a
valuable gold map of the world by that author.

*I have frequently referred to the auriferous veins found
in limestone in Tuolumne and Calaveras counties, as in-
stances in proof that the gold in such cases could not be
derived by infiltration from the inclosing rocks. Sir Rod-
erick Murchison, ou report, however, alludes to gold beiug
round disseminated in limestone rocks in Australia. Iu
the Ural, however, he states that the inclosing slate rock
does not contain gold, consequently that metal could not
have been derived therefrom.

New Method of Making Shoes. — A new
style of shoes is now in this city. The inven-
tion is simple. The upper part of the boot is
cut out in almost ordinary fashion by a regular
shoemaker. The sole and heel are made of
hard maple wood, and are joined by a shank of
sole leather, which gives all needed elasticity.
The uppers are lastened to the sole by a thin
band of iron, which encircles the rim of the
sole, and fastens sole and upper together in a
manner more effectual than any sewing can do.
When put together the shoe presents a hand-
some appearance, and is as light as a leather
shoe of corresponding size. The heels are
comfortably hollowed out on the upper side,
aud the soles have the proper curve to insure
easy walking. The invention ( made by a
Canadian, named Lefanier, of Canada.) is the
property of Mr. Wm. Robinson, (patentee,; of
this city. The boots and shoes, under the
patent are made by an incorporated company,
having a working capital ol $260,000, and a
manufactory in Court street, Biooklyn, capa-
ble of turning out 100 pairs per day at present.
JV". Y. Business Mirror.

James Linen, a California poet, has been
treated with " distinguished consideration " by
the poets of New York. They gave him a
grand dinner at the Astor House, at which the
venerable Wm. Cullen Bryant presided.

[Written for the Mining and Scientific Press.]

Age and Formation of Metal-Bearing Eock.

In a lecture delivered by Dr. C. T. Jackson,
at the Lincoln School-house, San Francisco, he
is reported, in the Mining and Scientific
Prebs of September 23,1865, to have expressed
an opinion that the molten interior of the earth
must be of a metallic nature. This assertion,
ooming from one who has such a reputation as
a geologist, tends to confirm the impression, in
my mind at least, that the geology of the
metal-bearing lode has ne.ver b,een written.
Every intelligent miner in Calilornia knows
that the exponents of the science of geology
have done very little to advance the interests
of mining for the precious metals, and they
have looked to the geologist in vain to answer
difficult questions. Perhaps, however, the
learned Doctor will inform us what kinds of
metal compose the molten interior of the earth..
The rocks, though, indicate that all the metals
known to men are, probably, within thirty-five
or forty miles of the surface, and that, many
miles in depth of the earth's crust has solidified,
since the intrusive and eruptive action ceased
to bring them to the surface.

We will now pass on to the consideration of
the order of the formation of the metal-bearing
rocks. When the heat of the earth was so
great as to render it molten at the surface i
potassium, with a specific gravity of 865, and
sodium with a specific gravity of 972. would,
undoubtedly, have been in combination with
the surface rock; and other things being equal,
the other alkaline metals must also have been
associated with the molten rock at and near
the surface. We find gold, specific gravity
19.3; associated with quartz, specific gravity
2.65. How could bodies, differing so greatly
in density, float together in a molten condition ?
By a wise provision of Nature in the formation
of the earth for the habitation of man, the
metals were kept near the surface ; for metals
and rocks do not expand equally with an in-
crease of temperature. It is good philos-
ophy to assume that when the whole earth
was in a molten condition, rocks and metals
would be arranged according to their specific
gravity, subject, however, to such modifica-
tions as an increased temperature will produce.

Now, let us take the testimony of the rocks-
The primary rocks are believed to rest upon
granite, for two reasons : Firstly, they were
evidently formed by the degradation, solution,
and deposition of the debris of granite ; and,
second, all intrusive and volcanic rocks are
ganitic, up to the Silurian or mountain lime-
stone period.

Before water rested upon the superheated
earth, the elements that are gaseous at an eler
vated temperature, such as chlorine, fluorine)
carbon, etc., existed in the atmosphere as acids.
Fancy the effect of a shower-bath of water,
strongly impregnated with carbonic, hydro-
chloric, and hydrofluoric acids, upon red-hot
rock, into the compositions of which the oxides
of sodium, calcium, aDd other alkaline metals
entered largely.

Granite is the natural matrix of the alkaline
metals, and, owing to its friable condition, the
elevated temperatureand the powerful affinity of
carbonic and hydrochloric acids for the alkalies,
the formation of the primary rocks must have
proceeded with comparatively great rapidity.
When quartz is fused with an excess of soda
it becomes soluble in water. It is probable
that the beds of quartz in the gneiss system
were formed by the solidification of dissolved
silica ; and the presence of so large an amount
iD solution would also tend to render tlie ear-
lier stratified rocks highly crystalline in tex-
ture. (It is fashionable with geologists to
prefix the adjective metamorphic to this class
of rocks, assuming that the primary rocks were
rendered crystalline by the action of heat.)
Limestone occurs in the gneiss system, and
was probably formed by the carbonic acid gas
of the atmosphere, combining with oxide of
calcium in solution ; the product being pre-
cipitated as an insoluble compound.

Now, it is quite certain that the primary
rocks never could have been subjected to a
degree of heat sufficient to tuse, and thus ren-

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der them crystalline ; otherwise, the carbonic
acid of the limestone would havo been driveu
off or volatilized.

TV volume of water must hare greatly in-
creased during the period of the formation of
the primary roiks, by ihe combination of hy-
drochloric acid with soda; thus, Na O+ll
Cl=Xa C1+ II O, the latter elements uniting
to form water. Chlorine, during this period,
entered into the formation of chlorine slate.

Before water rusted upon the earth, the sur-
face-rock was the matrix ■>{ the alkalim- metals,
ami ih<- period of the formation of 'li>- primary
rocks may truly be said to be the alkaline age.

We will now pees do to that period in the
earth's history when the nobler nu-tals. those
having less affinity for oxygen, formed a distinct-
lie feature of the intrusive and eruptive rocks.
The crust of tin- earth now seems to have
c loled down to the stratum from which the
naeful metals were derived. The period in
which the intrusive and eruptive rocks brought
the useful metals to the surface seems to have
begun with the old red Sandstone period, uml
to have ended with the Liassic. Metal-bearing
veins will be found intersecting such portions
of the earth's crust as were upheaved during
this period.

Iron enters into the stratified rooks, in giving
color to the old red sandstone, and it occurs in
extensive beds of ore in the coal formation,
from which the iron of commerce is mostly
obtained — the carboniferous era being also the
iron age. The iron which enters so largely
into the Formations of this era must have ar-
rived'at the surface as sulphuret of iron, which,
decomposing, produced sulphate of iron. This
soluble compound being subject to further

ill' position, the sulphuric acid united with

the alkalies, forming gypsum, heavy spar, celes-
tine, etc., leaving the iron ns an oxide, or free
to enter into combination with carbon.

As the crust of the earth cooled to a greater
depth, the stratum containing these metals that
combine with the largest proportion of sulphur,
seems to have been reached first. Thus, iron
combines with 53.3 parts of sulphur in 100,
and is found abundantly in the carboniferous
sulphur as a carbonate. Silver combines with
only 12.90 parts of sulphur in 100, and the
silver-bearing stratum was evidently not
reached until a period more recent than the
salil'erous system. Now, it silver and copper-
bearing veins are found intersecting formations
as recent as the saliferous period or liassic
group, it is evident that they must intersect all
earlier formations. The following quotations
will show that metallic veins are lound inter-
secting all formations from gneiss up to the
liassic group :

" In California gold ores are found in veins
intersecting gneiss, mica, and clay slates. In
Cumberland, England, galena and other lead
ores, blende, copper ores, calamine, affording
largely zinc and three fifths of the lead of
Great Britain, occur in carboniferous or moun-
tain limestone. There is also a rich vein of
calamine, blende, and gelena in Somersetshire,
occurring in magnesian limestone. At Lauds-
burg, in the Bavarian or upper Rhine (Pala-
tinate), there occurs cinnabar, native mercury,
horn quicksilver, gray copper ore, and copper
pyrites, in the coal formation. Northwest of
Saxony, at Eisliben, there occurs gray copper
ore, somewhat argentiferous, und variegated
copper ore, affording copper, in a nearly bitu-
minous shist, more recent than the coal forma-
tion. In Connecticut and New Jersey copper
ore is found in red sandstone, which is shown
by Redfield, Rogers, and Hall, to be as recent as
the Liassic period. Prof. Dana says the for-
mation of gold-bearing quartz along our East-
ern coasts appear to have been after the coal
period."

The eruptive and volcanic rocks of this era
must also have been metal-bearing, as the im-
mense leads of iron ore in the carboniferous
system, and the numerous quantities of gold-
bearing quartz, gravel, and free gold in the
placers of California indicate. An immense
body of eruptive gold-bearing quartz still re-
mains at Boulder Hill, Monitor District, Cali-
fornia. The hill is about three-fourths. ' of a
mile long, and averages half a mile in width.
It is completely covered with gold-bearing
quartz in the shape of boulders, two of which
are estimated to weigh seven hundred tons.
Another example is found in Plumas county,
the side of a mountain being covered with gold-
bearing quartz. Blow-outs (as miners term
them) of gold-bearing quartz are frequently to
be met with on the western slope of the Sierra
Nevada — some of them acres in extent, and
some covering but a few square rods.

Prom the period of the Liassic group up to
the latest tertiary accumulations, the intrusive
and eruptive rocks seem to be non-metallic, if
we except allunvinum, which is a metal of the
earth proper. Trap-dykes intersect the latest
tertiary formation, and of course they must in-
tersect all underlying formations. Immense
beds of basaltic rock are found overlying terti-
ary accumulations of gravel, clay, etc., and in
some instances gold-bearing sands. These

later igneous rocks are unlike the rocks of ear-
lier periods, in that they appeur to be more
nearly indestructible. The trapean and basal-
tic rock, unlike the metal-bearing ropks, appear

to resist tho action of heat and moisture, and
preserve their sharp outlines through agos of
exposure, and only yi.-ld to mechanical action.

II the nmlten interior of the earth were of a
metallic nature, what marvelous mineral wealth
ought the more recent intrusive and ernptive
rocks to disclose. Yet. it is a notorious fact
that they are destitute of metals, and are the
most refractory of all rocks. The presence of
metal in rocks tends to render it fusible. friable,
and soluble. The earlier granitic rocks, con-
taining the alkaline metals, were possessed of
this character in the most remarkable degree,
and gold-bearing quartz, free from sulphurets,
is probably the least destructible of all the
metal-bearing rocks.

The earlier granitic rocks were soluble to
such an extent as to afford the coment, by
which the debris of subsequent ages has been
converted into solid rock. It is by this means
that the story of the invertebrate life of the
silurian. the ichthyic life of the old red sand-
stone, the wonderfully gigantic und abundant
vegetation of the carboniferous, the monstrous
reptile of the oolitic nnd cretaceous, and the
gigantic mammals of the eocene and miocene
periods, is traced on pages of stone in the
great volume of Nature.

The foregoing facts seem to warrant the con-
clusion that the intrusive and eruptive rock
ceased to be metal-bearing during the Liassic
period ; tho crust of the earth having become
solid by loss of heat to a greater depth than
the lowest metal-bearing stratum.

There are two methods by which the order
of the formation of all igneous rocks may be
determined. First, it is a well-known fact
that rocks and metals do not expand equally
with an increase of temperature. When the
earth was in a molten condition, from center
to circumference, matter must have been ar-
ranged, stratum above stratum, according to
its specific gravity, subject, however, to such
modification as an inoreased temperature will
produce. The mechanical force arising from
the crnst of the earth adapting itself to the
over-shrinking mass it contains, produced fis-
sures that filled with molten matter — the matter
in each fissure being identical in composition
with the stratum of which it is a part or chim-
ney. As the earth continued to cool, at each
successive upheaval, the molten matter to fill
such fissures, would come from a greater depth.
By carefully ascertaining the exact composi-
tion, specific gravity, and ratio of expansion at
an increased temperature of such intrusive
matter, the age of all intrusive rocks may be
determined, and by the same means the order
of the formation of the igneous rocks may also
be determined to the entire thickness of the
earth's crust. Second, ascertain in how late a
formation gold-bearing quartz (for instance)
can be found. If it cannot be found intersect-
ing the rocks of a later period than the Liassic
group, it would be fair to infer that the crust
of the earth had solidified to a greater depth
than the gold-bearing stratum. And so of all
other intrusive rocks, the latest stratified for-
mation in which any given ore or rock can be
found, indicating the depth of the stratum
from which it was derived.

Trap-dykes are found intersecting all strati-
fied formations up to the tertiary period ;
hence, we must infer that they are of later for-
mation than the metal-bearing veins, and that
they indicate the character of the earth's crust
below the metal-bearing stratum. The later
intrusive and eruptive rocks being non-metallic,
indicate that the molten interior of the earth
is also non-metallic. F. A. H.

Shipments of Copper Ore from the Union
Mine During the Year 18(15. — From March
7th to April 30th, 1,786,815 pounds ; May,
4,034,370 ; June, 7,287,820 ; July, 6,974,485 ;
August, 7,165,355 ; September, 6,752,885;
October, 6,477,420 ; November, 3,355,370 ;
December, 3.250,245. Total shipments for
the year 1865, 47,084,765 pounds, equal to
23,542 tons 765 pounds. The freight on the
above from Oopperopolis to Stockton, paid
at the rate of eight dollars per ton, amounts to
§188,339.

Rates of fare to New York on the Golden
City, which sailed on the 10th, were as follows ;
First cabin, outside and ladies' rooms, $210;
do. do. inside rooms, $157 25 ; second cabin,
$84 50 ; steerage, $52 25.

The amount of bullion shipped from Austin
by the National Bank during the month of
December was $15,800. This sum, added to
that shipped by AVells, Fargo & Co., makes
the total shipment for that month $50,784 17.

Of Shakspeare, it is said by Richard Grant
White, that he never re-touched or amended
one line of all his works ; he wrote for money,
and having got his pay, he lelt his words to
take care of themselves. He never wrote any-
body a letter, and when he died, left but four
signatures behind.

[Written for the Billing and BelenUflo Press.]

Letter from Grass Valley.

EonoBS Mining and Soientikic Press: —
After an absence of four days, enjoying New
Year's, I again return to this place, and as I
saw much during the few days spent here last
week that might interest your readers, I pro-
ceed to give tho following rough notes of the
scenes and incidents of that visit :

Tho weather throughout was clear and cool,
just the kind for pleasant traveling, except
that the alternate freezing and thawing kept
the roads in an unpleasantly muddy state.
The scenery around Crass Valley has been so
often described, that it would be a waste of
time and ink to say anything about it here, ex-
cept that it is very much like every other town
of like altitude on the western slope of the
Sierra Nevada, differing only in the circum-
stance that for several miles around the city
the hills have been denuded of their heavy
growth of pine and oak timber, and in its
place a thick forest of young pine trees, from
ten to thirty feet in height, lias sprung up-
giving to the hills in the immediate vicinity of
the town a fresh greenness of appearance,
which is noticeable nowhere else in the State-

THE MINES.

I had heard much of the number and im-
portance of the quartz miues of Grass Valley ;
but I had no just conception of them until
1 had seen, as I did last week, the extent of
that interest. The citizen of Grass Valley is
awakened iu the morning by the whistles of a
hundred steam-engines, employed in hoisting
and crushing^quartz, reads his morning paper
to see if there have been any new quartz dis-
coveries, spends the day speculating and trad-
ing in quartz mines and the machinery for
their development, aud goes to sleep at night
only to dream of the fortunes he is going to
make in " quartz." But while the people here
have "quartz on the brain" to the extent
described, it must be recorded to their credit
that they are free from the swindling spirit
which has so disgraced the mining (?) opera-
tions of Washoe. The people of Grass Valley
ask no outsider to invest in anything on which
they are unwilling to risk their own funds,
when they have any. Neither does every mine
have a horde of idle and useless hangers-on,
who do nothing but spend the shareholders'
money, and embarrass the operations of the
miners who are willing to work.

THE EUREKA MINE.

On Wednesday morning I rode out with the
Watt Brothers to visit their mine, the Eureka,
formerly owned by Mods. Julius Fricot, famil-
iarly known in Grass Valley as "the Em-
peror," and for which they are said to have
paid the nice little sum of $400,000. This
mine is situated one and a half miles northeast
from town. Mr. W. went with me through
the mill, which is a very good one, consisting
of four batteries, of five stamps each, each
stamp weighing 860 pounds, with three and
one-fourth inch stem. No amalgamating is
done in the batteries, but the pulp is passed
over blankets that retain all the heavier por-
tion, which is passed through amalgamators,
of a, form common in this neighborhood, but
which I have seen nowhere else in the State.
They consist of a box, in the bottom of which
are set two troughs, of a semi-cylindrical form,
filled with quicksilver, over which the pulp is
slowly washed by a stream of water; and is
stirred in its passage by spikes of iron in a
roller revolving at such distance above them
thai the ends of the spikes touch but slightly
the surface of the quicksilver. [The machine
here described by our correspondent is a Grass
Valley invention, made some years since by
Mr. M. Attwood, a well-known ruining expert
of this city, but for many years extensively
engaged in quartz mining in Grass Valley.
Mr. Attwood, we believe, never took out a
patent for the invention, but has given it freely
to the public. It appears to answer a most
useful purpose. — Eds. Mining Press.] The
tailings after being concentrated are now
ground in arastras.but the owner contemplates
replacing these with Hepburn & Peterson's
pans. The sulphurets are concentrated by
means of rockers, and are sold for working at
the chemical works situated near by, or for
shipment to Swansea. A lot of several tons
was sold lately for exportation at $220 per
ton. As the mill produces about one-half ton
of these sulphurets per day, we may judge of

the importance of this department of their
gold-saving operations. After looking at the
mill 1 went through the mine. The strike of
the ledge is east and west, the dip nearly ver-
tical. The breadth varies from tour feet near
the surface to six feet, at a depth of 317 feet,
the greatest depth yet attained. Thequartz is
of quite uniform character, paying on an average
about (40 per ton, though that they were
working at the time of my visit was much
richer. The walls of tho vein are of green-
stone, very smooth and regular, the general
formation of the neighborhood being slate.
Everything about the mine and mill is being
made in the most thorough and practical man-
ner, and all the modem improvements are being
introduced as last as possible.

the onion hill mink.
Leaving the Eureka about noon, I visited
the Union Hili company's mine, situated two
miles east of Grass Valley, of which Mr. Thos.
Findley is superintendent. This company have
an iucline down about 150 feet, following the
dip ol the ledge, which is fifty feet to the
south, the strike of the ledge being east and
west. This company are simply prospecting,
having crushed no rock except a little for the
purpose of testing it, the returns from which
were said to be quite favorable.

THE ALLISON RANCH MINES.

On Thursday I accepted the invitation of
Dr. J. P. Blanks to go with him in his buggy
to visit the celebrated Allison Ranch mine, of
which Mr. M. Colbert is resident proprietor,
the other owners living either at Grass Valley
or at other places away from the mine. This
mine, said to be the richest in Nevada county,
is situated some three miles south of Grass
Valley, and has been worked for eleven years.
The present workings extend to a depth, meas-
uring along the dip of the ledge, of 500 feet.
The working of this mine is very expensive, on
account of the excess of water — that from the
new shaft requiring a ten-inch pipe for its dis-
charge. On our return from the Allison Ranch
we visited several other mines, of which I shall
speak more fully hereafter.

THE OPHIR HILL COMPANY.

On Friday morning, just before leaving, I
was invited by Copt. S. W. Lee to visit the
Ophir Hill mine, of which he is superintendent
and one-third owner. This mine is situated
one mile southeast of GrasB Valley, and is in-
corporated under the name of the Empire Co.,
the stock beiDg nearly all held by Messrs. Lee,
Houston, Morrison, und Pierre, owners of the
celebrated blue-gravel diggings of Smartville.
The strike of the ledge is north and south,
with a dip to the westward of 35 degrees. The
walls of the vein are of greenstone, in a slate
formation. In width the vein varies from one
to six feet, while the rock is the richest that I
have ever seen. Capt. Lee showed me speci-
mens valued at $15,000, which had been col-
lected in four days' time, while $21,000 had
been cleaned up from a week's run of five
wooden stamps. The proprietors are erecting
a new mill and hoisting works, which Capt.
Lee says are the finest in the State, and which,
when completed, will cost about $80,000. The
hoisting engine is now at work. It was built
by Goss & Lam bard, of Sacramento, and is a
Corliss engine of 50-horse power. Capt. Lee
asserts that it saves 30 per cent, of fuel over
any slide valve engine in use. The mill is be-
ing built at the Vulcan Iron Works in San
Francisco, and is to have thirty stamps. It is
to be furnished with all the .modern improve-
ments, including Hunter's Concentrators, one
of which is now in use in the old mill, and
gives very satisfactory results. Baux & Guiod's
pans have been tried, both in this and in the
mill of ihe Allison Ranch company, and have
given good satisfaction in both places.

To Mr. Poyzer, your local agent at this
place, to Mr. Spencer and Mr. Dixon, station-
ers, and newsmen, and to Dr. J. P. Blanks, I am
under obligations for personal favors, while the
pleasure of my visit was not a little enhanced
by the polite attentions of mine host of the
Exchange Hotel.

Yours, wanderingly, D.

Grass Valley, Jan, 3. 1866.

Yield of the Mines. — The yield of the
Gould & Curry mine for the quarter ending
November 27th, 1865, was 12,948 tons, valued
at $38 14 per ton, and amounting to $493,-
836 72. The yield of the Chollar-Potosi mine
for the same period waB 12,509% tons of ore,
valued at $30 75 3-5 per ton, amounting to
$384,742 10. The Savage yielded 8,036 tons,
valued at $39 per ton, and amounting to
$313,404. The Ophir yielded 3,000 tons,
valued at $18 33% per ton, and amounting to
$55,000. The Mexican yielded 1,792 tons,
valued at $17 92 2-5 per ton, amounting to
$32,119 81. Total number of tons extracted,
38,285%, amounting to $1,279,101 63, from
those five mines, That's not so bad ; but just
wait till they get to taking out ore from the big
shafts now sinking, and then we can talk about
a yieid.

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St» pitting and Jlamtiffa §xm.

SALES 01 THE WEEK

ST THE 8. I. STOCK * EXOHAM&E BOARD.

Monday. January 8*

36 slis Ophir at 230@3W per toot
12 shg Savage at 760@745 per foot.

2 shs Savage at 755 per foot, a 5.

6 shs Savage at 740 per foot, s 30.

2 shs Savage at 750 per foot, 8 3.

4 shs Ohollar-Potosi at 150 per foot

1 sh Belcher at 169 per foot

9 aha Yellow Jacket at «0@452& per ft, s 3.

8 shs Yellow Jacket at 445@455 per ft sl5.
12 shs Yellow Jacket at 450@460 per foot
12 shs Yellow Jacket at 420@tiQ per ft, s 30.

5 shs Yellow Jacket at 45S@450 per It b 30.

4 shs Gould & Curry at 900 per foot.

2 shs Halo & Norcross at 240 per foot
10 shs Empire M & M Co. at 270@27fi.

2 shs Bullion at 30 per share
45 sha Imperial at 107@108 per share.

5 shs Imperial at 107 per share, s 3.

15 shs Imperial at 106@105 per share, s 15.
5 shs Overman at 41 per share, s 10.
IS shs Overman at 41@40 per foot.
10 shs Overman at 41 per foot 8 3.
60 shs Lady Bryan at 1%.%m per share--
$1,000 San Jose B R 7 % cent Bonds at 72%
$fi,500 Legal Tender Notes at 69K@69>£, s 3
$ 6,000 Legal Tender Notes at 69% per cent

Tuesday, January 9,

96 shs Ophir at 310@325 per share.
• 12 sha Ophir at 310 per foot, b 30.

4 shs Gould A Curry at9Q0 Der foot, b 30.
8 shs Gould & Curry at 900@890 per foot

23 shs Chollar-Potosi at 139>£@140 per foot
2 shs Chollar. Potoai at 140 per foot, h 3.

6 shs Chollar-Potosi at 140 per foot, s 3.

15 shs Chollar-Potosi at 137K per foot, 30.

16 shs Hale & Norcross at240@235 per ft
22 shs Savage at 720@700 per foot

2 shs havage at 700 per foot s *5.

5 shs Savage at 700 per foot, s 30.
1 shs Belcher at 150 per foot

Sshs Yellow Jacket at 435 per foot s 3.

6 sha Yellow Jacket at 435 per foot
8 shs Crown Point at 560 per share.

4 shs Crown Point at 570 per foot h 30.

15 shs Overman at 39 per foot, 3 10.
10 shs Overman at 39 per share, s 3.
10 shs Exchequer at VA per share.

180 shs Lady Bryan at 4@4% per share.
10 shs Sierra Nevada at 8 per share.
10 shs Sierra Nevada at 7 % per share, s 15.
10 sha Imperial at 105 per share, s 10.
12 shs Imperial at 105^@107 per share.

16 shs Confidence at 24@25 per share.
4 shs Confidence at 25 per share, b 30.

AFTERNOON SESSION.

60 shs Ophir at 335 per share.
12 shs Ophir at 340 per foot

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 435 per foot.

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 435 per foot, 6 10.

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 440 per foot

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 450 per share.

6 shs Yellow Jacket at 445 per foot.

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 445 per foot, s 3.

2 shs Yellow Jacket at 4473£ per foot-

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 440 per foot s 3.

2 sha Savage at 705 per foot

2 sh8 Savage at 705 per foot, s 3.

1 sh Savage at 708 per foot.

3 shs Savage at 707 & per foot.

4 shs Savage at 710 per foot.

4 shs Savage at712K per foot.

3 shs Savage at 730 per foot, b 30.

3 shs Savage at 745 per foot.

2 shs Chollar-Potosi at 140 per foot, b 30.
Ish Chollar-Potosi at 138 per foot

1 sh Hale & Norcross at 235 per foot
20 shs Crown Point at 560 per foot.

10 shs Wide West at 9% per share.
110 shs Wide West at %% per share, s 30.
SO shs Lady Bryan at 3J£ per share.
10 shs Lady Bryan at 3J^ per share.
20 shs Lady Bryan at 3@2% per share.
55 shs Lady Bryan at 2J£ per share.
30 shs Lady Bryan at 2H per share, s 3.
65 shs Bullion at 30 per share.
10 shs Bullion at 31 per share, h 3.
10 shs Bullion at 30 per share, s 10.
G shs Imperial at 108 per share.

5 shs Imperial at 107% per share, b 5.
16 shs Imperial at 108 per share , b 3.

5 shs Exchequer at 6K Per share.
130 shs Exchequer at 6 per share.

SO shs Spring Valley W W at 5414 per cent

2 shs Cal Steam Nav Co at 60 por cent, s 3.

2 shs Cal Steam Nav Co at 60% per ct, s 3.
Amount of sales $126.267 00

Wednesday, January lO,

4 shs Gould & Curry at 860 per foot, s 30.
4 shs Gould & Curry at 850 per foot, s 30.

3 shs Savage at 700 per foot, s 5.

3 shs Savage at 705 per foot.

6 shs avage "it 700 per foot

4 shs Savage at 700 per foot, b 3.

2 shss Savage at 690 per foot.

3 shs Savage at 680 per foot, s 3.
3 shs Savage at 710 per foot, b 30.
1 sh Ravage at 690 per foot, s 3.
38hs Savage at 695 per foot

3 shs Savage at 695 per foot, s 3.

1 sh Savage at 685 per foet. s 30.

2 shs Savage at 690 per foot, s 10.

3 shs Savag at 690 per foot, s 5.

1 sh Savage at 700 per foot, b 30.
leh Savage at 785 per foot, s 3.

1 sh Savage at 680 per foot, s 30.

4 shs Yellow Jacket at 450 per foot cash .

3 Bhs Yellow Jacket at 450 per foot.

2 shs Yellow Jacket at 440@430 per ft; s 10.
1 shs Yellow Jacket at 440 per foot, s 3. ,

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 440 per foot.
20 shs Crown Point at 555 per foot.

4 shs Crown Point at 560 per foot s 3.

8 shs Crown Point at 660 per foot, cash,
fi shs Chollar-Potosi at 139 per foot

2 shs Chollar-Potosi at 138 per foot

5 shs Chollar-Potosi at 140 per foot

10 shs Chollar-Potosi at 1« per foot, s 30.
4 shs Chollar-Potosi at 142% per foot.
17 shs Chollar-Potosi at 142% per foot.

6 shs Chollar-Potosi at 139 per foot a 30.

FROM THE OFFICIAL KEPOKTS
Of tlie Meclianios' Institute, San. Francisco, 1S65.

[Now in Press— Mining and Scientific Press Book nnd Job Office.]

[Continued from Page 5.]
ON ARCHITECTURAL & MECHANICAL DRAWING.

Committee :

M. F. BUTLER,

D. FAKQUHARSON",

IRVING M. SCOTT,
P. J. O'CONNOR.

The Committee appointed on awards for the best architectural and me-
chanical drawings, report —

That they have examined the different drawings exhibited, and take pleas-
ure in awarding the first premium to the very beautifully-executed designs
submitted by Messrs. England & Turnbull, architects. They make this award
most cheerfully, as it has rarely been their fortune to meet with such elab-
orateness and artistic finish, united with such boldness of execution.

The drawing of a steam-engine, by C. W. Boynton, the Committee con-
sider the best mechanical drawing on exhibition, it showing great care in de-
tail and fine workman-like finish, for which they awaTd a first premium.

To Master S. C. Higgins, for drawings of locomotives, the Committee
award honorable mention. These drawings showed, decided genius, and, with
proper study and practice, ignoring the bad habit of indiscriminate coloring,
the exhibitor will certainly excel.

ON PENMANSHIP.

.Committee :

W. L. D. BARDE, E. KNOWLTON, JAMES DENMAN.

The committee after careful examination of the penmanship of different
exhibitors, award to E. P. Heald the first premium for best specimens of pen-
manship and business writing.

The committee award to P. S. Butler, for excellent " Caligraphy," a special
premium of a silver medal.

ON HYDRAULICS.

Committee :

F. G. HESSE. S. DINSMORE. IRVING M. SCOTT.

Leffel's American Double Turbine Water Wheel. — This wheel maybe considered as a
combination of the Jonval and the inward-flow turbine, known under the name of cen-
tralsiischarge wheel. The lower wheel acts on the principle of the Jonval turbine, but,
instead of receiving its supply from the top, the guide-plates are placed outside the
wheel, so that the water flows from the outer circumference inwards on the wheel, to
be discharged, like JouvaL's, at the bottom. The upper wheel receives the water in
the same manner, but discharges towards the center, at the inner circumference of the
wheel. The form of the lower wheel has a tendency to give the water a downward
motion, so as to balance part of the weight, to relieve the step. It is the opinion of the
committee that such a combination cannot increase the average efficiency of both
wheels combined above that of either wheel, provided both wheels separately yield the
same effect ; but, if there is a difference, it follows that the average efficiency of both
wheels combined must be less than that of the superior wheel. The adjustable
guide plates are well adapted to prevent loss through the contraction and expansion
of the stream. It is the opinion of the committee that such a combination of wheels
might be turned to great advantage by furnishing simple means of closing the inlet
or outlet openings of the upper wheel entirely, whereby the same wheel could be
used with the same advantage and efficiency for very small and large quantities of
water. The committee recommend the workm unship and general adaptation of the
turbine, and give their opinion, in the absence of practical tests made under their own
supervision, that its efficiency will compare favorably with some of the best wheels

Tyler's Improved Water Wheel, entered by Smith Sp Hanscom, Agents for California.
— This wheel recommended itself at once, on account of its simplicity, consistent
with the true principle of its action. It is an inward flow turbine (central discharge
vortex) wheel. The guide-plates are all united in one, forming a spiral passage for
the distribution of the water. In the opinion of the committee, the disadvantage of
such an arrangement, in producing more friction, deserves little consideration if
compared with the great benefit resulting therefrom, viz., simplicity of construction,
cheapness, and durability.

Both of the above described wheels, being of Eastern invention, they cannot
compete for premium.

Excelsior Pump, W. D. Hooker's Patent ; and Sansbrow's Pump.— -Both of these
pumps are California inventions, and enter into competition as to their superiority.
Both contain different points of merit, which, as a whole, are so evenly balanced
that the committee were unable to discriminate between their claims, but awarded
to each, for their respective excellent qualities, a silver medal.

ON MINERALS, COLORS, ETC.

Com nioMee:

H. C. BENNETT, W. BATJSMAN.

The mineral resources of California and the adjoining States and Territories are
so varied in character, spread over so large an extent of country, and so wonderful
in richness of ore as to excite surprise and elicit the admiration of the nations of
the world. Though a comparatively barren and desolate country, whose vast area
was considered almost valueless, and promising but few attractions to the emigrant,
the excitement produced by the discovery of the precious metals in California,
caused a flow of travel and of population to settle in the land, unparalleled in the
history of nations. The epochs of the discoveries of minerals on the Pacific slope
of the United States have been so near together and continuous as, scarcely, to be
entitled to separation. Commencing with the discovery by Casterillo of the quick-
silver mines of New Almaden in 1845, but twenty years have sufficed to bring to
the knowledge of the world a richness of varied mineral resources in California
and the adjacent country, hitherto unequalled. In 184S, Marshall discovered gold
deposits at Coloma, which led to farther researches and discoveries, the attractions
of which has developed, as it were, a new nation on the Pacific coast, and stimu-
lated the building of a trans-continental railroad, unequalled in magnitude, the
completion of which promises to be witnessed by the present generation. Follow-
ing the discovery of gold, in 1848, came that of coal, which was found at Belling-
ham Bay, Washington Territory, in 1855, at Coose Bay, Oregon, in the year
following, and in the vicinity of Mount Diablo, in this State, in 1858. Besides
these, other well-defined evidences of coal deposits have since been found in various
places throughout the State, and appearances now justify the assertion that, before
many years have passed, California will export largely of this mineral, which plays
so important a part in the prosperity of all civilized nations.

In 1856, immense deposits of rich copper ore were discovered in Calaveras
county, and, from present indications, other portions of the State promise to prove
equally valuable in deposits of this mineral, which promise, if realized, will make
this the greatest copper producing country of the world.

In the autumn of 1859, the discovery of silver ore in Washoe, then a portion of
Utah Territory, and now the State of Nevada, created an excitement which resulted
in the development of mines that now produce annually more silver than is needed
to meet the entire wants of our nation for coin and other purposes. With the de-
velopment of this mineral wealth in Nevada has come the permanent settlement of
that State and a knowledge of agricultural resources in that comparatively barren
country, not before supposed to exist. Besides the above-named valuable minerals,
there have been found in California indisputable evidences of the existence of many
others, well known to commerce and manufactures, the requirement for which will
doubtless stimulate their practical development at an early day. Among these

may be mentioned iron, lead, tin, sulphur, borax, arsenic and antimony, the pro-
duction of Which will open, new fields of labor and enrich the State. While, in
one sense, the mineral resources of the Pacific coast can scarcely be termed " me-
chanics," still, the production of the precious and other metals opens a wide field
for mechanical invention and labor, and has already done more to cause the pro-
duction of manufactures and machinery among us than all the other interests of the
State combined. With these immensely valuable products, but with no practical
mining knowledge among our people except that acquired by actual experience and
hard labor, we have as yet scarcely prospected our mineral wealth. Could the
mining population of our State acquire but a smattering even of scientific knowl-
edge of the various forms in which minerals are found, there is no doubt but that
much, now passed by as valueless, would be found to pay well to work, either for
home use or for export. To remedy this great want we need a mineralogical school
or college, with a museum or cabinet attached, for a display of the different forms
of ore and the furnishing of reliable information as to their value for profitable
working. This should be a State enterprise, and its cost, if located in a proper
place^ would be a thousand-fold repaid by its results. With a better knowledge of
minerals, the misrepresentations of interested and designing persons would, in a
great part be checked and parties disposed to invest in mining enterprises have a
safeguard against the many mining swindles such as have been perpetrated hereto-
fore.

The collection of minerals in this department was much larger and more valuable
than was ever before exhibited in this city, and gave some idea of the almost limit-
less list of the mineral products Of this coast. The most prominent object in this
department was the exhibition of samples of

COAL.

The exhibitors of coal were not numerous, but the specimens presented were of
large size and excellent quality.

The Black Diamond Company sent a very fine specimen, weighing upwards of
3,000 pounds, from their mine at Mount Diablo.

, The Eureka Company sent an enormous mass, weighing nearly 6,000 pounds,
from their mine at Mount Diablo, but it arrived too late for exhibition.

The Euca Straits Coal Company sent a specimen from their mine, located in
Washington Territory. This very fine sample, which weighs 150 pounds, was
accompanied by a very interesting case of fossils, obtained by their exhibitor, "V.
M. Eaucoult, from the rocks overlying the deposit of coal, which fossils are of
great value to men of science as aids in fixing the geological position of the coal
measures on the Pacific coast.

There was also on exhibition a specimen of coal, of good quality, reported to
have been taken from a vein near Mayfield, Santa Clara county.

All the samples of coal were of better quality than those exhibited last year, thus
clearly showing that with the increased depth of mines the coal improves in quality,
and giving good reason to hope that in time coal suitable for smelting purposeO
may be obtained. The product of the coal mines near Mount Diablo is over 4,00s
tons per month.

GOLD.

The displays of gold specimens on exhibition were very numerous and interest-
ing. Aside from their intrinsic value, the arrangement of the specimens was
excellent, affording the public a good opportunity of comparing a great number of
samples.

Captain J. M. Aiken exhibited a beautifully arranged collection of specimens of
gold from all parts of this State, and from Oregon, Nevada and British Columbia,
which displayed more difference in appearance than was by many supposed to exist.
This collection was one of the most popular features of the Fair. In it was ex-
hibited the largest mass of crystal ized gold, probably, ever found in the State. Also,
a very large number of specimens of quartz and placer gold, and upwards of 400
vials containing auriferous sulphurets from various mines.

Timothy Hinckley exhibited a fine mass of native gold, weighing eight pounds,
and valued at $2,000, taken from his claim near Jackson, Amador county.

Besides the above, there were a great number of smaller collections of gold
quartz from mines in all sections of the State, which the Committee have to omit
mention of for want of space in the report.

SILVER.

The display of silver ores in the Exhibition was both valuable and varied. Many
of the specimens exhibited from the mines of Lower California, Arizona and
Mexico, were of large proportions and great intrinsic value. ,

The Consolidated Company of Eureka District," Arizona, exhibited a mass of
argentiferous galena, which weighed 650 pounds.

The Emilia mine, at Guerrero, Mexico, exhibited some very fine specimens of
silver ore, as did the Neustra Seiiora del Carmen mine, of Mexico, which were very
rich in native silver. There was a good display of silver ore from the Comstock.
Ledge, Reese River and other districts in Nevada, as also from Silver Mountain
and other districts in Alpine county, and from Placer county, in this State.

COPPER AND COPPER ORES.

The display of copper and copper ores on exhibition afforded a pleasing proof
of the rapid progress made in the development of this important branch of the
State's resources. ■_

The Union mine, at Copperopolis, furnished the largest mass of sulphurets and
the most beautiful cabinet specimens of native copper and copper ores. One mass
of sulphurets sent by this company weighed 1,205 pounds, and another weighed
upwards of 1,000 pounds, both being free from gangue rock. This company also
exhibited two fine specimens of filliform native copper.

The La Victoire mine, Mariposa county, exhibited some fine samples of sulphurets
and oxides, and a peculiar talcose ore, containing large plates and masses as well
as fine grains of metallic copper.

The Sauce mine, in Lower California, exhibited a very fine assortment of ores,
similar to those from the La Victoire mine, and known to contain a large percent-
age of both gold and silver.

There were several other fine collections of copper ores exhibited from mines in
different portions of the State, which were of much interest. Of metallic copper
there were several exhibitors.

Haskell & Co. exhibited twelve bare of very fine copper, the same being a sample
of five tons obtained by operating on the ore of the Lone Tree and Dozier mines,
in Mariposa county — chiefly oxides and carbonates. These parties deserve great
credit for their enterprise in endeavoring to smelt the ores, of copper in our State.
These, in many cases, containing but a low percentage of metal, which the cost of
transportation precludes shipping, would, therefore, in the absence of smelting or
concentrating at the mines, practically prove valueless.

Mr. Header, of the Union mine, Copperopolis, exhibited specimens of copper
"matte" or "regulus," obtained by concentrating the poorer ores of that mine,
which, otherwise, would, have been worthless, owing to the high cost of transporta-
tion and other expenses necessary to bring it to market.

TIN AND ITS ORES.

There was a very fine collection of tin ores on exhibition from several localities
in Mexico.

The North American Tin Mining Company exhibited a large and beautiful col-
lection of ores from their mine at Durango, and five large ingots of the metal ob-
tained from the ores.

The Durango Company, who have a mine in the same locality, also exhibited a
fine collection of ores.

LEAD.

There were a number of very fine specimens of the ores of this metal on ex-
hibition, chiefly carbonates and' sulphurets.

BLACK LEAD, OR GRAPHITE.

The Eureka Plumbago Mining Company exhibited a number of large specimens
of the product of their mine, of which large quantities are shipped to the Atlantic
States and Europe.

There were quite a number of exhibitors of what appeared to be graphite, from
a number of places in the State, but which was, really, an ore of manganese, and
of little value at the present time. The opportunity to compare the two ores, aB
afforded by the Fair, will, probably, be the means of saving future expense and
annoyance to those who had previously confounded the ores with, each other.

PRECIOUS STONES.

Captain Aiken exhibited a very fine collection of precious stones, found in this
State, which, in number and variety, exceeded any previous^display. Among them

tht pining and JWentiffc §? tew.

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were a diamond of good lustre, a topaz, a number of rabies, » haodsonu clustot
of garnets, a Dumber of rough emettld*, and :i very large collection i

i and in tin: rough, and imbedded in the matrix in which Ihey are (bond.
A very interesting collection of opaU, jaspers, agates and camollBas ma oa ex-
l by u lady, who had collected the same on the sea beach, u few miles dis-
tant hum San Francisco.

R\IU" MKTAL9.

Captain Aiken exhibited specimens of rare minerals, among which were sodium,
aluminum, magnesium and platinum.

UI8CBLI**KEOTja COLLECTIONS.

L. Lehind & Co., of the Occidental Hotel, exhibited « VOT] valuable and inter-
esting collection of specimens of gold, silver and other ore-, from the States and
Territories on the Pacific coast Also, fossils, curiosities, etc., which attracted a
deal of attention.
Dewey ft Co., of the " Mining and Scientific Press," also exhibited a very in-
o resting collection of similar articles.

COLOBfl LSD OMKNT9.

The Pacific Color Company mado a very handsome exhibit <>f crude end pre-
pared colon, made by them from the earthy and other mineral Bubstanceti which
abound in this State. This enterprise is of recent origin, hut promises to become
11 very important branch in the manufactures of the State.

There were also several samples of ochres, fuller's earth, pipe clay, and other
bin earthy substances, on exhibition from various portions of the State.

BORAX.

Samples were exhibited of borax, both crude and refined, the same having been
collected and manufactured in thi* State. This article has been found in such
abandonee and purity thai exports of considerable quantities are being made to the
Atlantic States. Nol onlv can the largo requirements of the Pacific coast for borax
be supplied from California, but the testimony of scientific men, who hnvu exam-
ined the deposits, or rather springs of this acid, near Clear Lake, is that it can be
produced in such quantity and cheapness as to lower the price of the article
throughout the markets of the world.

CALIFORNIA COLORS.

By G. J. \V. Gihb & Co., San Francisco, one case California colors. These colors
were manufactured by the Pacific Color Works, in San Francisco, from minerals ob-
tained on this coast. In thu collection is yellow ochre, raw sienna, rose lake, be-
tides dry colors and furniture polish ; awarded a diploma.

RECAPITULATION OF MINERALS, ETC.

Co.pt. J. M. Aiken, for cabinet of minerals, a silver medal ; California Borax Co.
San Francisco, for borax, a silver medal ; Black Diamond Coal Co., B. H.
Ramsdell, agent, San Francisco, for best specimen of coal, a diploma; G.J. W.,
Gibh & Co., Sun Francisco, California colors, a diploma.

ON LEAD WOBKS.

Committee :

JOHN C. ATRES. A. E. PHELPS. C. H. ROBBINS.

This was the first exhibition of a new and important branch of manufacture, just
inaugurated on this coast. Owing to the mining and other requirements of, virtu-
ally, a newly settled country, the demand for the various articles of lead manufacture
have, with us, been largely in excess of that of older States of the same population.
Being far removed from the sources of supply, there have been periods in which
various branches of manufacture and labor were unfavorable affected by the scarcity,
and consequent high prices, of the required articles of lead manufacture. With the
establishment of homo manufacture, the injurious fluctuations in the value of these
articles will, douhtless, he avoided ; and, besides giving employment to many in
the manufactory itself, the use of the raw material may stimulate mining for lead in
the island of Santa Catalina and other places of deposit on our coast, and, in time,
cause other branches of metal refining and manufacturing to be established among
us.

L ad Pi))'!, S/iri-t Li'iiJ, (iiul Shof, exhibited by the San Francisco and Pacific Lead
Pipe, Sheet Lead, ami Shot Works ; T. H. Selby, & Co., Agents. — There being no
competition in this department, does not detract from the merit due to Messrs. T,
Jl. selby & Co. for their enterprise in erecting the only lead works now in Califor-
nia. The articles exhibited were of most excellent quality, fully equal to any im-
ported, and showed conclusively that California is now in a posftion to bo indepen-
dent of all, ami equal to any of the older countries in tho manufacture of these
articles. For this exhibition of these articles tho committee award a silver medal.

ON STOVES, IRON PIPES, CHIMNEY TOPS, MILK
CANS, ETC.

Committee t

M. De La MONTANVA. T. HADLET BRYANT.

Billiard «$* Battles, San Francisco, four Petroleum Stoves, with Furniture. — These
stoves are designed for all kinds of cooking and general housework, with a
radiator attached, that will heat apartments. They are portable, emit no smoke
or smell, and do the work well and quickly.

J. A. DibMe, Santa Clara, exhibited two large milk cans, with planished tin. —
Awarded a first premium.

W. W. Walmsley, San Francisco, had on exhibition five pieces artesian well
pipe, and two pieces ventilators.

• A. Brown, San Francisco, exhibited one range and fixtures, with, boiler attached,
one chimney top, one ventilator, and a large display of milk cans, ranging in capa-
city from one quart to ten gallons each, together with measures, strainers, scoops, etc.

G. Moeninff, San Francisco, oxhibitcd one stove and fixtures, with an ingenious
contrivance attached to the stove for the purpose of keeping a constant supply of
warm water, which is his invention ; also, a lot of tinware.

John Bohn, San Francisco, exhibited one stove and fixtures, and six articles of
tinware.

Johnston arid Jtmy, San Francisco, had on exhibition, in this department, one
range, one stove, and one patent chimney top and ventilator. This ventilator was
invented and patented by the exhibitors. It is of the centrifugal pattern, and is
warranted to cure smoky chimneys in all cases. — Awarded a silver medal, for being
the best on exhibition.

Caleb M. Sickler, San Francisco, exhibited two stoves, one Putnam's wringer,
and one lot of coal hods, &c. ; also, a fine display ofmUk cans and tinware, for
which he was awarded a second premium.

Taylor <.$■■ Iredale, San Francisco, exhibited one stove, "Fire King," of California
manufacture, and one stove, " Peacemaker," imported. The "Fire King" was
invented and manufactured in San Francisco, and presents a greater variety and
more perfect combination of principles than any stove ever before devised, for
which it was awarded a silver medal.

H. Harrison, San Francisco, had on exhibition a model of a patent chimney top.

J E Jorgensen, San Francisco, exhibited oho air-tight stove ; also, two Hen-
drickson's chimney tops, for which he was awarded a second premium.

Robert Gaster exhibited three " tea economizers."

John B. Owens, San Francisco, had on exhibition an assortment of coal oil lamps ;
also, samples of coal oil cook stoves, designed for heating and nursery purposes.

ON BRASS WORK.

Committee i

JOHN C. AYERS, A. E. PHELPS, C. H. ROBBINS.

Wm. T. Garratt was the only exhibitor in this department of mechanical skill.
He exhibited a large variety of water guages, valves, cocks, globes, whistles, hy-
draulic pipes, couplings and fire torches of California manufacture, which, in the
opiuion of the Committee, will compare favorably with, if not exceed in finish anj'-
thing of the kind manufactured here or elsewhere ; and they would recommend the
same to the public.

Mr. Garratt exhibited al>o a large hell, weighing 687J lbs., being the heaviest
ever ca>i in California. This bell, together with a small ship bell, cannot, in the
estimation of the Committee, be uirnaased ; and they are creditable alike to Cali-
fornia and the manufacturer. The Committee award a silver medal.

ON GARRATT'S METAL.

Wm. T. Garratt, of San Francisco, exhibited a composition of white metal for
journals and other frinimi purposes connected with machinery. This metal has
been tried by many of the large foundry and machine shops in thifl city, and basin
all cased proved successful. In a number of cases of heavy upright shafting,
where Steel buttons fused from extreme heat caused by friction, Garratt's metal
was Substituted, and fully answered the purposes required.

Those who have aged the metal lor heavy anti-friction purposes report it superior
to anj heretofore known. This metal is an Eastern invention, discovered by the
father of the exhibitor. Awarded a diploma.

Gallagher & Weed exhibited one gode brass castings ; two gades brass nails ;
one 2-foot engine gong. For the gong and castings tho Committee would recom-
mend the award of a diploma, as being a perfect result in casting and finished
brass works. Awarded a diploma.

ON COMBINATION LOCK.

Cominitfee i

C. F. JONES, SAMUEL E. BLASDELL, S. H. ROUND.
Tho Committee report the following : The United States Combination Loek,
manufactured by the U. S. Combination Loek Co., of Springfield, Mass., exhibit-
ed by V. S. W. ParUiurst, is what its exhibitor claims it to be, i. e. " not liable to
be opened without the key and a knowledge of the combination by which it was
locked." Tiie Committee deem it safe and reliable, and well adapted for bank
vaults and safes, for stores, offices, dwellings, etc. — the combination decreasing with
tho size of tho lock ; and, in tho opinion of tho Committee, the lock is entitled to
such consideration as will testily to its merits. Awarded a certificate of merit.

ON BRASS, COPPER, AND IRON "WIRE, CABLES, &c.

, Committee i

JOHN C. AYERS, A. E. PHELPS, C. H. ROBBINS.

The only exhibitors in this lino were A. S. Hallidio & Co., who made a very
fine display of the above named articles of California manufacture, and of excellent
quality. The Committee award a silver medal.

A creditable display of California wire work, such as fenders, selves, model
stands, screens, traps, wove wire, etc., etc., was mado by H. T. Graves. There
being no competition in this branch of the exhibition, tho committee awarded Mr.
Graves a diploma.

To N. IF". Spauldinfj for a very creditable display of imported saws, and for saw-
teeth, patented and made by him in San Francisco, the merits of which consist in
the preservation of tho saw-plate, tho committee awarded a silver medal.

Sheffield $r Patterson exhibit mill, muley and butcher saws, manufactured in San
Francisco.

Space will not admit of an extended notice of this portion of the exhibition.
Tho superiority of these saws over all others which have come under the notice
of the committee, was so evident that they cannot refrain from giving Sheffield &
Patterson credit for producing the best display of these articles in the exhibition.
For beauty of finish, with every improvement and patent combined, the saws
exhibited by them, in the opinion of the committee, have no superiors anywhero.

For saw-teeth in tho mill and muley saws, the improvement of which consists in
the prevention of the teeth from clogging, the committee would recommend the
award of a first premium.

ON MIRRORS.

Committee:

H. G. BLOOMER, JOHN BREWSTER.

This branch of manufactures was inaugurated in California about two years since,
by Messrs Cameron, Whittier & Co., who constitute the only firm on the Pacific
coast engaged in the business of plating mirrors. Although all the materials used,
with the exception of quicksilver, are imported, yet the manufacturing of mirrors
here has proved, as it will in the future prove, of considerable benefit to our people,
as every variety of glass, or size of mirrors needed, can be plated to suit the wants
of purchasers when required. It is one step towards making California dependent
on her own mechanical skill, and its success, in turn, has stimulated the develop-
ment of kindred enterprises.

Plated Mirrors by Cameron, Whittier §• Co. — The committee have examined the
large plate exhibited by this firm, the only one of California manufacture in the
Fair, and, finding it equal iu workmanship and appearance to any imported, award
a silver medal.

Plated Mirrors imported and exhibited by Rosenbaum & Co. The committee
find that, by a new process of fastening the silver upon the plate, it is claimed to be
water-proof, and- better adapted to handling and transportation than usual. The
color of these plates, however, seems to have been unfavorably affected by this
process. The committee recommended the award of a certificate of merit to the
exhibitors, the plate showing meritorious work. Awarded a certificate of merit.

ON SHOT GUNS, RIFLES, FISHING TACKLE, Etc.

Committee:

W. H. BROWN, SAMUEL F. BLASDELL,

WARREN LOUD, JOHN K. ORR,

W. B. FARWELL.

The committee after carefully examining the shot-guns exhibited by Messrs.
Villegia, R. Liddle & Co., and A. J. Plato, decide that for superior workmanship,
style of gun, and general utility, the gun exhibited by Messrs. R. Liddle & Co. is
entitled to the first premium.

The committee examined the rifles exhibited by Messrs. Slotterbach and Liddle
& Co., and decide that for superiority of workmanship, and general use as a target
and Jield rifle, the rifle exhibited by Messrs. Liddle & Co. is entitled to the first
premium — Mr. Warren Loud, one of the judges, dissenting from the report, so far
as connected with tho rifles. To Chas. Slotterbach, for telescopic rifle, a silver
meda.l

Messrs. Wilson -y- Evans, and R. Liddle #* Co. made fine displays of fishing
tackle, and everything appertaining to that business. Certificate of merit awarded
to Messrs. Wilsou & Evans.

ON GRAINING, POLISHING AND SIGN PAINTING.

Committee :

G. D. WYMAN, CHARLES HOPPS, T. H. FLETCHER.

The imitations of rosewood were beautifully done.

The pieces exhibited as walnut imitations do not properly come under that
head, being only staining and polishing on hard wood, showing the natural grain
of the same. The polishing on natural wood was well done.

The glass sign painting was well done, but the Committee think the same signs
were on exhibition last year.

ON G-LASS SIG-NS.

Coniimllec :

H. G. BLOOMER, JOHN BREWSTER.

The Committee have examined the specimens on exhibition, and find that tho
two specimens by Daniel Winter are well done, and that one of them was done by
an unusual process, termed " embossing on glass." Tne Committee award Daniel
Winter a first premium.

[To be Continued.']

s siis Obollar Pototd ut no per foot, s 5.

H Btu "pliir at34U per foot, cosh.

LSahs Ophlrat 4*0 per foot
4 shs Halo & Norcross at 210 per foot. c.

4 She Halo & Norcross at 225 per foot a 30.
2 shs Belcher at 1-15 per toot.

1 sh Belcher fit H7K per foot

2 aba Overman at 40 per loot.
6ahs Impeilal at 108 per share.

5 shs Imperial at 109 per share .
20 ehs Bullion at 30 per chare, s 5.

6 .-i i.- Bullion at 31 per share.

6 shs Bullion at 32J>£ per share.

6 Bhs Bullion at 32 por share.

.'■ '■ ii -. Bullion at 33 per share, e 6.
10 shs Sierra Nevada at 7H per share, c.
00 shs Sierra Nevada at 8®8K Per eharo.
10 shs Lady Bryan at 3 per share.

2 shs Cal. Steam Nav. Co. at iJl p ct s 3.

AWI KNOlIN SKSBIOK.

lab 8avago ut 690 per foot.

3 shs Savage at 710 per foot, b 30.

7 shs Savage at 700 por foot.

4 shs Gould & Curry at 860 per foot, s 30.
4 shs Gould & Ourry at 880 per foot, s S.

8 shs Gould & Curry at 880®885 per foot.
2 shs Hale A Norcross at 240 per foot.

4 shs Hale & Norcross at 240 per foot, a 3.
10 shs Chollar-Potost at 142 per foot, s 6.
35 shs Chollar-Potosl at 140 per foot, s 30.
26 shs Chollar-Potosl at 141 per foot
10 shs Chollar-Potosl at 141 per foot, b 3.
IOshs Chollar-Potosl at 142 per foot b 5.
16 shs Chollar-Potosl at 140 per foot

6 she Chollar-Potosi at 140 per foot, b 6.
10 shs Chollar-Potosl at 138 per foot, s 30.

6 shs Chollar-Potosi at 137>i por foot, s 30.

6 shs Chollar-Potosl at 139 per foot, a 5.

2 shs Belcher at 145 per foot

8 shs Crown Point at 660 per loot, a 3.

8 shs Crown Point at 565 por foot
12 shs Oph Ir at 345 per foot
16 shs Alpha, G H, at 200 per foot.
10 sbs Wide West at 9>£ per share, 8 30.
35 shs Sierra Nevada uisaO'j per share.
10 shs Sierra Nevada at at 9%@9>£ per sh.
105 shs Sierra Nevada at 10 per share.
39 shs Confidence at 26 per share,
10 sbs Bullion at 33 per share,

3 shs Overman at41J£ per foot
& shs Overman at 4t per share.
6 shs Overman at ■to.!-; per foot'

15 shs Imperial at 110 per share.
10 shs Imperial at io:i' , per share, s 3.
10 shs Imperial at 113 per share.
10 shs Imperial atH2M por share, s 3.
Amount of sales... $136,739 00

Thursday, January 11*

24 shs Opbir at 340 per foot.
1 sh Savagfi at 710 per foot, b 30.
1 sh Savage at 700 per foot
1 sh Savage at 710 per foot

4 sbs Savage at 710 per foot, s 3.

1 sh Savage at 710 per foot, b 10.

2 shs Savage at 705 por foot.

26 sbs Chollar-Potosl at 138 per foot

5 shs Chollar-Potosl at 137 per foot,

6 shs Chollar-Potosl nt 137 per foot, c.
2 shs Ctu»Har-P.>to*i a! U'l per foot, b 3.

15 shs Chollar-Potosl at 136 per foot
10 shs Chollar-Potosl at 136 per foot, c.

5 shs Chollar-Potosl at IbH'j per foot

SshsCbollnr Po-osi at 136 per foot, &10.
10 shs Cholliir-Potusl at 137 per foot, b3.

2 shs Ye II dm- Jacket at 440 per foot.
10 shs Yellow Jacket at 435 per foot, s 10.

9 shs Yellow Jacket at 445 per foot, b 3.

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 445 per foot, s3.

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 445 per foot, cash,
lsh Belcher at I H.) per foot

4 shs Alpha at 192}£ per share.

4 shs Alpha, G. H , at 191 per foot, cash.
8 shs Alpha, G H, at UU&ltm per foot

8 shs Gould & Curry at 8S0 per foot,.

2 shs Hale & Norcross at 261) per foot
10 slis Sierra Nevada at 15 per share.
20 whs Sierra Nevada at 13 per share.

220 shs Sierra Nevada at 12@I2}£ per share.
10 slis Sierra Nevada at 12 por share, s 10.
20 shs Sierra Nevada at 12 per share, s 3.
10 shs Sierra Nevrda at 12>£ per share, b 6.
30 slis Sierra -Nevada at 11 por share, a 30.
10 shs Sierra Nevuda at 12)£ per share.
90 shs Excheauer at 5 per share.
5shs Imperial at H2,1^ per share, a3.
15 shs Imperial at 1 14 pur share.

5 shs Imperial at 114 per share, 8 3.
10 shs Imperial at lift per share.

5 slis Imperial at lift per share, slO.
"5 shs Imperial at 117 per share.

5 shs Imperial at 116 per sliaro.
35 hIis Imperial at 117 per share, cash.

5 shs Imperial at 1 1 G per share, s 5.
57 slis Cole, Va , ot3>£ per share.
15 shs Bullion nt 3ft per share.
10 shs Bullion at ;ift per share, b 3.
10 shs Cal Steam Nav Co at 65 per cent, 8 60

2 shs Cal. Steam Nav. Co. at 6U?i p ct., s 3.
$31,000 Legal Tender Notes at 71 per cent

Friday, January 13.

22 shs Chollar-Potosi at at 137@141 per ft

4 shs Gould & Curry at 875 per foot.

1 sh Empire M & M Co. at 25(1 per share.
120 shs Imperial atl!7<adl6 per share.

2ft shs Imperial at 113 per share, s30.
16 shs Imperial nt 116 per share.

5 shs Confidence at W per share

2 shs Bavace at 710 per foot

1 sh Savage nt 700 per foot b 30.

6 shs Yellow Jacket at 460® 155 per foot*

lsh Yellow Jacket at 440 per toot, a 30.

4 shs Yellow Jacket at 455®t57K per foot
95 shs Lady Brvaii nt ir.rl- x per share,
115 slis Crown Point at.570@ft75 per foot

4 shs Hale A Norcross at 2750^70 per tt
4 shs Alpha, G. H. at 19' per foot.

fin shs Ophir at 350 per foot
105 slis Sierra Nevada at !1K©10>£ per sh.
460 shs Exchequer at 6JS®6 per share.
115 sbs Bullion, at :.i7K per share, c.

AFTEBKOON SESSION.

1 shs Gonld & Carry at 855 per foot
1 sh Yellow Jacket at 450 per foot

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 455 per foot, 8 10.

5 shs Yellow Jacket at 460 per foot b 3.
4 sbs Yellow Jacket at 450 per foot, s 10.
lRh Yellow Jacket at 450 per foot, 8 5.

4 slis Yellow Jacket at 460®165 per tt, b 5.
6shsYelluw Jacket at 450 per ft. sl5.

ftii slis Exchequer at 6@6.<4' per share.

30 shs Sierra Nevada ai9@lii.^ per share.

0ft slis Sierra Nevada at 9t£ per share.

30 slis Lady Bryan at2?.£ per share.
210 shs Lanv Bryan at 3 per share*
lull shs Lady Bryan at Vfi per Bhare.

40 shs Imperial at 117® 1 16 per share.

Hft shs imperial at 117®H8 per share.

1ft shs Imperial at 114per share, a 39.

10 shs Chollar-Potosl at 140H@145pr fts30

15 shs Choliar-Potoal at 146 per foot, s 30.

46 shs imperial at 142@i47J£ per share, c.

2 shs Confidence at 25 per share.

2 shs Belcher at 130 per foot.
lsh Alpha, G H. at 185 per foot

3 shs Overman at 42 per foot,
lsh Savage at 730 per foot b 30.

4 shs Savage at 712^ per foot

22

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Pitting jMttiiwy.

CALIFORNIA.

Shasta. — ¥e learn from the Courier that
Mr. Conger, at Lower Springs, is getting out
and hauling to the Union mill thirty tons of
rock from his lode near by. Those who have
seen the rock pronounce it very rich. The
Courier of the 6th inst., says " the Union mill
has been running a little over two weeks, and
cleans up to-day. The prospects are very en-
couraging. Nobody wants to sell yet. Figures
next week. Mr. Hicks, a practical and intelli-
gent miner, has discovered a ledge of gold-
bearing quartz near Lower Springs. He
commenced work on it immediately, and hauled
to the mill at Spring Creek about three tons of
rock that prospects by mortar process very
flatteringly.

The Washington mill, has sent in to Lew in
& Co., the result of a thirteen days' run— ten
stamps. The run was not regular, because of
' the trouble in contending with ice, but netted,
after melting, $2,649 10. This company have
now some two hundred tons of rock at their
mill, and two hundred more out and ready to
be hauled. They are certainly starting off well
into the new year.

The Bed Bluff Independent of December
30th, says : " Farquharson, of the Silver City
Smelting Company, Cow Creek District, Shasta
county, called on us last Friday and showed
us a specimen of bullion , part of the proceeds
of the first smelting with a new furnace lately
completed. They got forty pounds of bullion
out of four tons of rock. This company was
organized about one year ago, and have built a
furnace three and a half feet by five feet on
the inside and thirty-eight feet high ; the walls
are four feet thick, of an excellent quality of
fire-brick, which were made on the ground.
The furnace is kept to a proper heat by a
water-blast of excellent construction."

Plumas. — The Quincy Union says that Kitts
& Co., have taken up the vacant ground be-
tween the Cresent and the Premium Compa-
nies, and that a working capital of $100,000
has been advanced to develop and prospect
the same. This, it is thought, will undoubted-
ly prove a remunerative investment, as the
claims must be good, unless all signs fail.

A correspondent of the Union gives a very
full account of the various mining operations
in progress at Sawpit Flat, from which we
shall endeavor to make liberal extracts next
week.

Sieeea. — -The water for mining has been
shut off to a considerable extent, in Sierra
county, by the freezing up of springs and
ditches, and matters generally remain at a
standstill. The fall of snow has been quite
light so far this winter, though there has been
considerable light rainy weather.

The Messenger learns that mining is going
on quite lively at Alleghany. The Masonic
Company is working and doing, well, though
no figures are given. The Fac-Simile gets
richer and richer as they go down on the ledge.
The Union, from the looks of the batteries,
must be doing well. The Twenty-One is lay-
ing on its oars, waiting for spring, while the
Greenback Company is under easy sail, a few
men only being employed in preparations for
active work as soon as winter lets go his hoi*

From La Porte there is but little in the
way of mining news. An immense amount of
top dirt has been washed off by those owning
deep diggings, which will much facilitate their
work in the spring.

Gard, Tuey & Company have just repaired
the damage done their flume by the late storm,
and are all right again. Messrs. Goodwin &
Hall, at Yankee Hill, have jast completed
their bed-rock tunnel and are ready for work.
These men have been untiring in their labors,
and it is to be hoped they will be richly re-
warded for all their toil.

Alpine. — We learn from the Silver Moun-
tain Bulletin that the Buckeye, No. 1, are now
down seventy-two feet below their first level,
and will soon be down 100 feet, at which point
they propose to drift and cut the ledge, and
commence hoisting pay rock.

The Wide West Company, under the super-
intendence of Mr. J. L. Jackson are making
excellent progress with their work. It is the
intention of the Superintendent to sink 100
feet before cutting into the ledge, fully fixed in
the belief that at that depth, a ledge will be
found in quantity sufficient to raise pay ore.
The quality of the ore is undoubted, for, it is
either a southern extension of Buckeye No. 1,
or of the I. X. L., both of which produce rich
average ore.

Yuba. — The Jefferson Company, at Brown's
Yalley, is about to make improvements in its

mill. A new aDd more powerful pump is to
be erected , together with some modern im-
provements to machinery.
■ Nevada.— The New York Ledge, located in
Willow Valley, has been sold by William
Osborn to W. C. Felton, agent of an Eastern
Company, for $3,000. The New York is one
of the recent discoveries, and but little has
been done as yet towards its development.
The purchasers will go to work immediately
and open the lead. Several mines in the
vicinity of Willow Valley have recently passed
into the hands of capitalists, and a large
number of men are employed in developing
them.

A rich strike was reported in the Mohawk
ledge on Monday last; some immensely rich
specimens have been taken out. The ledge is
reported to be two and a half feet thick, and
worth, so far as can be seen, several thousand
dollars per too. Capt. Kidd reports that the
pay chute in this ledge is about 300 feet in
length, paying from the surface down. If the
rich pocket which has been struck should prove
of any considerable extent, the captain mayjbe
inclined to build another steamboat next sum-
mer.

A new mining district has been discovered
on the ridge between Montezuma and Chero-
kee.

The Gazette says that a large and promising
ledge has lately been discovered in the vicinity
of Gregory's mill, west of Greenhorn Creek,
said to be fourteen feet in thickness, and the
rock very rich. The discovery has created
some excitement, and a number of miners have
gone out to prospect in that vicinity. A lump
of dirt and decomposed rock, not larger than a
man's fist, taken from the surface, yielded
twenty-five cents in gold.

A letter from a correspondent in relation to
the mines of Grass Valley will be found in
another column.

Tuolumne. — The Toledo mine, says the
Courier, which lies about 4,000 feet to the
northwest of the Rawhide Ranch Mine, and
upon the prospecting and opening of which
there has been a large amount of capital ex-
pended, promises to yield a rich harvest to our
fellow townsman, Mr. C. Labetoure. It has
been visited and thoroughly examined this
week by scientific men and experienced miners,
under whose directions and observation some
blasts were put in, with such a satisfactory re-
sult that they pronounce it second to none in
the county. The parties who made this ex-
amination were Gen. Russ, of New York, R.
C. Page, of San Francisco, and our well known
miners, Steve Thomas and Jos. Lewis.

Amador. — The correspondent of the Dis-
patch says that the mines in the nighborhood
of Drytown are not very prosperous at present
in consequence of the scarcity of water, and
that those who have only placer diggings are
forced to do without. It is rumored that the
Drytown Company intend in a short time to
put on a large number of hands, which may
possibly brighten up this place a little. Hink-
son & Co., are now employing a number of
men, and their rock pays well. Brown & Co.
are getting very good rock.

The proprietors of the Coney mine are using
two of Prater's Concentrators, which they pro-
nounce a valuable invention. They save at
least 2,100 pounds of wet, or 1,500 pounds of
dry sulphurets in the course of a twenty-four
hours' run. The mill is now crushing about
fifteen tons per day, and the lead is improving
as they descend.

HUMBOLDT.

The reports from the Arabia district are
especially encouraging. A correspondent of
the Humboldt Register says that Webber is
driving ahead with his smelting works. He
has a contract with the Montezuma Co., under
which his furnaces will be fully employed as
soon as they are ready for operation. He will
smelt and refine for $50 per ton of ore. There
is much ore there which will not pay for
refining, but which can be advantageously
smelted and shipped abroad for refining.

The Oreana mill has succeeded in working
Jersey ore up to $75 per ton by mill process.

Ore from the Dunderberg and the Ne Plus
Ultra had been run through without proper
chemicals, and a very small saving of silver
made. With materials better results will be
obtained.

The Montezuma company is running cham-
bers east and west from the working shaft,
taking out fine ore. The company has quit
sinking the shaft — a bad plan iu mining.
Work should always he kept on to keep up
the largest possible exposure of work above.

Robinson has got to work in the Savannah
— sinking shaft.

Nason and company examined the various
ledges, and took a lot of about 1,500 lbs. of
ore from different claims, to experiment upon.

REESE RIVER.

In the absence of the' usual " clippings "
from the Reese River Reveille, from which we
generally make up our Reese River " summary,"
we append the following letter from an occas-
ional correspondent, whose views with regard
to the mines about Austin may not be alto-
gether in accordance with those of our Austin
friends generally. We give the letter, however,
as we receive it, in order that both sides may
be heard, presuming that some of our other
correspondents, or the editor of the Reveille!
will correct whatever may be amiss in the fol-
lowing :

RECENT DISCOVERIES.

Several prospecting parties have been out
over a hundred miles to the east aud southeast
of Austin, and the result has been the discov-
ery and organization of the White Pine and
Morey Mining districts. The ledges in the
former district are very promising, being large
as well as rich, and thousands of acres of
heavy white pine surround the miues. The
Morey district, lying considerably further i
south, is said to have good mines also. In j
Silver Peak district, an immense ledge, all
apparently of a high grade ore, was recently
struck, the shrewd and fortunate Mr. Samuel
Martin owning half of the location. It is said
to be quite as rich as the Vanderbilt, which
works over $300 a ton, aud is three or four'
times larger.

Many valuable locations have been made in
Twin River and Blue Springs districts, during
the last four months. The Reese River coun-
try is now sufficiently prospected to prove one
tiling, which is this— that for 150 miles east,
150 miles south, 25 miles west, and 100 miles
north, almo-t every mountain range contains
silver-bearing ledges, assaying on the top from
$10 to $200 per"ton. It has generally been
supposed that all our veins are small, like
those in the Reese River district, but this is a
great mistake. The mines around Austin are
about the only small veins we have in the
whole Reese River country— the most of our
outside districts having large, well-defined
lodes, in no respect inferior to the Comstock,
so far as surface indications are concerned.
When it is considered that we have thousands
of such ludes, extending over 40,000 square
miles of silver-bearing country, you can well
understand how confident the best-informed
amongst us are that we are yet to attain an
unapproachable greatness in silver mining.
Depend on it, Central Nevada, ere ten years
elapse, will, in the yield of her silver mines, be
the wonder of the world.

MINING MATTERS AROUND AUSTIN.

Most persons are now becoming convinced
that hundreds of the so-called mines around
Austin are only paper-cutter veins, most of
them of no value whatever. We have, how-
ever, many good mines there, and iu the Yaukee
Blade section of the district ; but though I
shall awaken the sage-brush thunder of our
mighty Reveille, by making the fact known iu
your pages, I must, notwithstanding, declare
that nine tenths of the paper-cutters will never
pay for opening. And our new mills, how are
they to hammer out dividends for their waiting-
shareholders? We have over 250 stamps,
either ready to work or being made ready, and
I defy the editor of the Reveille, or " any other
mail," to show how it is possible at any time
during the next twelve months to keep more
than sixty stamps in full work from the mines
of the Reese River district.

The truth is, Eastern purchasers of mines
have been badly swindled — why should we at-,
tempt to conceal or deny the fact? They were
led to believe, by statements appearing in the
Reese River Reveille, that any quantity of
milling ore could be taken out a few feet below
the surface, and good mills alone were wanted
to make the mines profitable to their owners.
Well, we have got the mills, but as the mines
have not been opened, and there is no surface
ore to be found, the mills, as a matter of
course, will have to stand idle, In the end, the
mill-owners will come out all right, provided
they secure good ledges and open them prop-
erly ; but, in the meantime, the reputation of
the Reese River mines is about to suffer by the
misrepresentations of those who have had
ground to sell:

GOOD-PAYING MINES.

The Savage and Whitlatch Union, in the
vicinity of Austin, are yielding large amounts
of bullion, and the Southern Light Mine of the
Manhattan company is looking remarkably
well. The Yankee Blade, Wliitlatch, and
Confidence Mines, in Yankee Blade Canon,
are also doing well. The St. Helena mine, in
Washington District, is paying handsomely,
the galena ore it yields being reduced in smelt-
ing furnaces. The Murphy, in Twin River Dis-
trict, has eight feot of solid ore, which works
$300 per ton, and' the Vanderbilt, in Silver
Peak, is turning out bullion by the ton. The
San Antonio mines will soon become product-
ive, as Mr. Hunt's mill is about ready to start
work.

Such are the mines we have in Central Ne-
vada, the few named being only a tithe of the
paying mines we shall be able to enumerate at
the end of 1866. Moneyed menin San Francisco
have lost heavily in operating in silver mines
controlled by incorporated companies. If they
desire to get even, why not do as Mr. Samuel
Martin did — 'buy a mine here, and work it so
as to make it pay ? In three years Mr. Martin
will be the richest man' on the Pacific coast,
and yet the Vanderbilt mine only cost him a
small sum. J. H. Ormton.

Austin, Nevada, December 30, 1865.
VIRGINIA CITY AND VICINITY.

The Gold Hill News speaks as follows, of
the rich strike in the 445 foot level of the
Yellow Jacket mine, the same to which we
briefly alluded in our issue of the 30th ult :
The deposit is from three to four feet in width,
and is immensely rich. It seems as though
the precious contents of an entire thirty-feet
ledge had all concentrated, by some natural
process into a four-foot belt of wealth. Twelve
tons of this choice ore have been removed in
sacks to the Yellow Jacket Mill, for reduction.
The Mews thinks this is one of the richest,
if not the very richest strike, ever made on
the Comstock ledge.

In a postscript, the. News adds: The new
strike is becoming richer. Since we were
down to see it last night the workmen have
taken out specimens of the ore, as large as
hen's eggs, and which are literally tied and
woven together with bunches of wire or native
silver, as bright aud as pure as native silver
could possible be. We Dever saw the like —
and everybody who has had a chance to see
them declares it to be the biggest strike ever
made in Gold Hill.

A very rich development, according to. the
Enterprise, is reported in the Savage, by the
sinking of a winze' in the 445-foot or lower
level. The winze is now down seventy feet,
all the way in good ore. Test assays of aver-
age rock taken from the bottom of the shaft
each day show a yield per ton of from $80 to
over $300. The lull extent of the deposit is
not known, as no drifting has been dpne, but
the full size of the winze is in ore. The winze
will be sunk to the depth of 125 feet, when a
working level will be opened. This will be on
a level with the 200-foot station of the Go.vld
& Curry mine, which station is 200 feet below
the level of the Gould & Curry lower tunnel.
Captain Curtis, Superintendent of the Savage,
says the deposit of ore spoken of above, is the
finest he has ever found in the mine. Being
below all previous workings, it is very encour-
aging to all companies workiug upon the Corn-
stock lead.

The Crown Point mine, at Gold Hill, is at
present yielding a larger quantity of good ore
than ever before in its history.

The Gold Hill News says that the Kentucky
Company, on Crown Point Ravine, have struck
a very rich ledge, at a depth of 250 feet. The
same paper says that large quantities of sur-
face rock are being taken out by the different
mines at Gold Hill. This is the rock which
lays between the surface and the first levels of
the mines, and is fouud in greater abundance
than was expected, and generally proves to be
of a much better quality than a large portion
of that taken out deeper down. The News is
credibly informed that this surface ore will
work from $30 to $60 per ton, while the ex-
pense of getting it out is much less than that
of the ores at a greater depth.

The Virginia Union learns from a letter
received from the Truckee district, that Frank
Enos, Superintendent of the Collins Company,
Comstock ledge, reports having found the same
regular blue clay casing, such as is found in
the Comstock lode in Virginia. In the Collins
Company's claim, which was only discovered
about five months ago, the tunnel is now in
290 feet. The Pacific Company are driving
ahead on the tunnel, and expect to strike the
ledge in two or three months. The Imperial
Consolidated Company are sinking an incline
on the ledge, which is down 166 feet. Work
will be commenced on the original Northern
Light and Moonlight series in a few days.
ESMERALDA.

John S. Maybugh contributes to the Vir-
ginia Enterprise some very interesting details
of the early history and present condition of
the mines in the Bodie District, which we will
endeavor to find room for in a future issue.

Advices just received from the Kearsarge
Mining District, in Owen's Valley, confirm the
reports of the richness of Kearsarge lead. The
Company are reported to have struck it rich.
They have a 20-stainp mill now on the way to
the mine. A small 5-stamp mill is already on
the ground. Passmore's mill in the same dis-
trict is already in operation.

Mr. Dorr, representing New York capital,
has also located a mill site on Little Pine, aud
will erect a mill.

The Dayton Company are putting up a saw-
mill, and will be cutting timber next week.

Mht pining and Scientific § was.

23

Mechanical.

MOKE ABOUT METALLIC ALLOTS-TI-
TANIO IRON.

The valuably unJ, hitherto, exceedingly rare
mineral titanium, which was first discovered as
a useful metal by (iregor, in 1791, in Cornwall,
England, has recently been found associated
with iron, in Inexhaustible quantities, in the
Island of New Zealand. This metal is of a deep
blue color, and occurs in limited quantity in
iron ores in tunny part* of the world. It id
always, we believe, found as an oxyd, and in
one of the three following conditional Asa
protoxide uf titanium, TiO ; a Besquioxide,
'IV- ii ; or as titanic arid, TiO2 .
The metal titanium has long been known to
at service as an alloy for iron — render-
ing that metal exceedingly hard and steel-like.
Such an alloy is peculiarly noticeable and
serviceable, from the. fact that while it is
harder than ordinary steel, it is at the same
time more flexible* and is almost as free from
OXydatioo us the ferro-manganese, noticed in
our issue of November 25th, 1865. This alloy
is very similar in its properties to tungsten or
manganese alloys of iron, each of which have
recently been fully described in the columns of
the Pbrss. But unlike either tungsten or man-
ganese, this alloy may be obtained direct from
a natural ore at a single smelting ; the result
being a pig-iron of a very white and compact
fine-grained character, resembling to some ex-
tent the variety produced from spathic iron ore,
and which may be readily run directly into
ingots of a pure alloy of titanium and iron i
five per cent, of tchith, added to the material o'
which the Besse.ner steel is made, will make
steel of the best quality.

It is estimated, from the experiments made
iu England, in a small furnace of one ton
capacity, that, with a furnace of suitable dimen-
sions, this alloy can be delivered in the pig, in
London, for S-0 prr ton. It is, moreoveri
claimed that the alloy iu this condition is fully
equal to thi; Taranaki steel which is now sell-
ing in London at $420 per ton I This claim is
made in the London Mining Journal. If the
advantages of the process and quality of manu-
facture is not over-stated, the company which
is about to embark iu the business must have
exceedingly good prospects before them, and
will even put Bessemer quite in the shade.

According to the reports of the proceedings
of a meeting of an association at Birmingham,
of persons connected with the iron interests of
Great Britain, as reported in the Colliery
Guardian and Loudon Mining Journal, some
of this alloy, or titauil'erous iron, has been
worked iuto various manufactured articles,
specimens of which were submitted to and
tested before the meeting, with a result which
appears to have fully sustained all that is
claimed for it. The Messrs. Mosely, the well-
known cutlers of Convent Garden, have
manufactured from it various articles, which,
uccording to the report, " they tested in every
possible way, and tried its temper to the ut-
most, aud they report that the metal exceeds
anything they have worked in steel before. It
was formed into razors, saws, table cutlery, sur-
gical instruments, etc., and the closeness of the
grain, fineness of polish, aud keenness of edge-
place it in the very foremost rank." We are
unable to make out, from the accounts before
U3, whether this iron was submitted to a pud-
dling process or uot, bat we presume it must
have been. The account of the manufacture
of the iron from which the above articles were
made, simply says : " The first practical appli-
cation of the New Zealand sand was made by
Mr. Robert Mushet, who converted some, by
simply smelting it in crucibles, into steel, for
Messrs. Mosely."

Again, we are further told that " above five
tons of pis-iron was supplied to Messrs. D.
Hopkins & Sons, of Westbroinerich, aud by
them it has bean converted into bars, rods-
sheets, hoops, etc., which prove to be of a very
superior quality. The iron was first puddled
alone in the furnace. Some of the 1^-inch
bar-iron has been made into a chain-cable at
the works of Messrs. Parkes & Tipton, aud

has stood a strain of fifty tons, or nearly three

times the Government test, and then it only
yielded at the weld.

The importance of the experiments above
alluded to cannot be over-estimated. The
result indicated is ono of the great desiderata
of the ngo — the cheap production ol a first-class
tenacious iron. This irou, from all accounts,
appears to be ninch more tenacious, and more
capable of resisting the penetrating effects of
blows, as from cannon shot, than the best of
stoel as heretofore made from ordinary iron.
If there is no mistake in the above-named re-
ports, and if this titnniferons iron can be manu-
factured anything like as cheap as indicated,
the discovery must surely lead to the most
important results in the manufactures of the
world, in the various shapes aud forms of
metallic structure, to which iron and steel can-
not be applied in the present state of knowl-
edge, and at the present cost of the better
qualities of those metals. By the use of such
an alloy as above described, iron-clad ships
may be made almost or quite as light as wooden
war-ships, and, at the same time, far more im-
pervious to cannon shot than even the most
unwieldy iron-clads of the present day. As
we have already said, more than once, this
question of metallic alloys may now be con-
sidered as one of the most important mechan-
ical problems of the age, aud one which should
engage the earnest attention of every man en-
gaged in working metals.

From what has been said, it maybe interest-
ing to the reader to learn something of the
probable extent of the rare deposit of this val-
uable mineral. In no other part of the world
has it been discovered in workable quantities.
The largest deposit heretofore discovered, we
believe, occurs at St. Paul's Bay, in Canada,
where there is a bed 200 feet long by 90 wide.
It is also found in small quantities in some
places in New York, and at South Royalston,
Mass. It is found in considerable quantity at
one or two places in Italy. It occurs in very
small quantities among the gold-sands of this
State, and is very plentiful in the sand found
upon the bank of the Sacramento, at Martinez,
in the same locality where the '' precious
stones " are now being gathered. This New
Zealand titanic iron-sand is found distributed,
more or less, over the whole island, aud iu al-
most inexhaustible quantities. The largest
tract, however, is said to extend fully sixteen
miles along the sea-coast of that island, at the
foot of Mount Egmont, aud in the neighbor-
hood of New Plymouth. The account of this
deposit says : " It is scarcely possible to con-
ceive a property offering greater facilities for
working — a shovel and a barrow being the
only investment in machinery necessary."

This sand has beeu carefully analyzed and
pronounced to be the purest ore of the kind at
present known — containing 88t£ per cent, of
per-oxide of iron, and 11}^ of oxide of titanium
with silica. The great difficulty hitherto ex-
perienced in smelting the ore has arisen from
its fine state of subdivision ; but by the process
recently invented in England its reduction has
been rendered almost as easy as that of ordi-
nary iron ore. One hundred tons of the ore
have recently been taken to England to ex-
periment npon from which the results hereto-
fore given have been obtained. It is proposed,
we believe, to work the ores in New Zealand,
where there is an abundance of fuel in close
proximity to the ere. The tracts of land
where it occurs belong mostly to the British
Government.

FOSGING AND WELDING CAST STEEL.

Qeoige Ede, an English mechanic resident in
New York, has given a large amouut of prac-
tical in formation uu the management of steel,
in a little pamphlet recently published by D.
Applebon & Co, Steel is one of the most
valuable and useful metals, and its manage-
ment is quite tuo liltlo understood by most
mechanics. There are tons of the very best
steel condemned as bad — when, the fact is, it
has beeu made bad by forging ; that work hav-
ing been entrusted to workmen who did not
have a proper knowledge ol its management.
It is not an uncommon thing for a man to say
to his fellow workmen, " make it well hot — it
will work the easier " — and in so doing destroy
the very best or steel, pronouncing it a bad
article, unaware of the fact that their own
ignorance has destroyed it. Mr. Ede, in his
pamphlet, gives the following directions for

FORGING CAST STEEL,

" In forging of cast steel the fire mast be
regulated by the size of the work ; and in heat-
ing the steel, when the flames begin to break
out, beat the coals round the outside of the
fire close together with the slice to prevent
the heat from escaping. To Bave fuel, damp
the coal, and throw water on the fire if it ex-
tend beyond its proper limits. To ascertain
the heat of the steel, draw it out of the fire,
and that often, for it requires to be well watched
to heat the steel properly ; and if not hot
enough, thrust it quickly in again. Soft coke
is even better than coal for the fire. The heat
the steel receives is judged of by the eye ; and
care should be taken not to use a higher de-
gree of heat than is absolutely necessary to
effect the desired purpose, and to use as few
heats as possible ; too frequent and overheat-
ing steel abstracts the carbon, gradually reduc-
ing it to the state of forged iron again. It is
an idea of many men, that so long as the steel
does not fly to pieces when they strike it with
the hammer, it is not too hot ; but it is an
erroneous idea, and easily proved when it
comes to be used ; still it is an idea that many
men will maintain, but only for the want of
knowing better, and I hope that this will have
the effect of altering their opinion. I can
safely say that no man will ever injure the
steel by being too careful how he takes his
heats.

WELDING CAST STEEL .

According to the same authority, cast steel
may- be welded as readily as iron, and without
the use of that metal, by using a flux made
after the following receipt t Take sixteen parts
of borax and one of sal-ammoniac, boil them
over a slow fire for an hour, and when cold
grind it into a powder. The steel must then
be made as hot as it will conveniently bear,
aud the borax used as sand. "

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1865 ; a few days previous to which date, a
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interest in scientific circles, as well as among
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said to be scarcely perceptible to the closest
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provements now being introduced for increas-
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facilities for their manufacture is fast obviating
the second difficulty.

A New Knitting Machine, for family use,
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variety of articles, and can be used by every
housekeeper. It is simple in construction and
its operation can be easily acquired by any
person of ordinry capacity and judgment; is
neat and ornamental in its construction, occu-
pies but little space, and can be fastened to a
table like an ordinary sewing bird.

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1866.

A State Mining Convention.

Parsuant to the request of several mining journals and
representative mining individuals, the association
known as the (i California Mining Bureau," of San Fran-
cisco, through their Board of Trustees, have issued the iol-
lowing call for a Mass Convention of the miners of Cali-
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Resolved, That a Mass Convention of the miners of the
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the city of Sacramento, on WEDNESDAY, the 17th of Jan-
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In actual mining operations shall be eligible to a seat in
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JOSEPH W. LOW, Vice-President.

J. B. Wfutcomb, Recordiug Secretary.

San Francisco, December 6, 1865.

kept as reference in case a third assay should
be necessary.

3d. The Bulletin says that the great bulk ot
the copper ore obtained in this state is shipped
" to be smelted in Swansea, "Wales, while the
" balance is shipped to Boston for the same pur-
"pose." If the writer in that paper will consult
its own columns of January 2d, only a week pre-
vious, he will learn among the shipments from
this port for 1865, the following facts with re-
gard to copper ore :

Shipped to Boston, 170,305 sacks 10.644 tons.

Shipped to New York, 120,451 sacks...... 7J52S "

Total 18,172 tons.

Shipped to Great Britain, 172,197 sacks. ..10,762 "

OOPPEB, SMELTING IN UALIF0ENIA.

In an editorial article in the Evening Bul-
letin of the 10th instant, on the subject of
" Copper Smelting,"that paper commits several
egregious errors, which come within our pro-
vince to correct. The subject of copper-smelt-
ing is now pretty well understood by all who
are seriously engaged in the business, and
there are no good reasons why errors or mis-
takes need be made. Mining for copper has
been carried on in California for some four
years ; and copper smelting has been practiced
for about two years. If failures have been
made, they must be attributed either to experi-
ments in unified processes, or to a lack of in-
formation upon the subject, which is within the
reach of all.

1st. The Bulletin says : " At present ores un-
" der 18 per cent, are not considered profitable
" to mine." This is quite a mistake. The Union
Keystone, Calaveras, Empire, and Napoleon
mines have shipped ores of 15 and 16 per cent. ;
and sometimes C. T. Meader & Co. have ship-
ped profitably 14 per cent. ores. The fact is,
it is impossible for any one to generalize what
is the lowest limit of percentage which will
pay ; the conclusion depends altogether on the
locality of the mines, and the means of trans-
portation. According to the Bulletin, it would
seem that all the mines are equidistant from
San Francisco, and that all copper ore comes
through Stockton ; thus ignoring, in a manner,
the mines of Amador, El I>orado, and many
other counties.

2d. That paper speaks of the uncertainly of
the yield of ores. Now, there is scarce any-
thing which can be more exactly ascertained
than the percentage of copper contained in
ore, and both seller and purchaser may know
what they sell and buy. Th°re is a very plain
and easy way of sampling, adopted by people
, engaged in that kind of business ; it consists
in taking one sack out of every 50, 75, or 100,
which is crushed in a stamping mill ; then
carefully mixed— half of that taken off; then
mixed again ; then half of that taken off, and
the balance again mixed ; and so on, until the
mass is reduced to a quantity of six or four
pounds, or less, which is then divided into four
packages — two for two separate assays, from
. which an average is taken ; the two others are

Total of copper shipments for 1865.. . .28,934 tons.

The Bulletin evidently ignores the existence
of New York in our copper shipments. We
have reckoned each sack of ore at 125 pounds ;
rather under the average weight, if anything.
The bulk of California copper is not shipped
to Swansea, but to our own furnaces at the
East.

4th. The Bulletin calculates an expense of
$4.50 for sacks for each ton of ore. That
amount is wrong ; a buyer of ores accounts, or
at least should account, for all sacks which are
not worn out and destroyed during the trip
from this port to Swansea or Boston. The
Union mine and Keystone get one-half, and
often more, of their sacks back ; and some-
times a sack makes three trips ; and some-
times sacks are only used for carrying the ore
from the mine to San Francisco. This is done
when several hundred tons of one-grade ore are
forwarded ; in which case the ores are shipped
in bulk ; that is, they are emptied into the
hold. That system of shipping has been much
used lately, and to advantage — whether to the
profit of the miner or shipper we know not.

5th. The Bulletin says : There " cannot be
such a difficulty in smelting copper ores that
the cost here will exceed that of smelting in
Swansea, where, to use extremely poor ores
economically, they grade their ores for smelt-
ing down to 4 per cent. By the Swansea pro-
" cesses at least seven smeltings have to be
"gone through with before commercially pure
"copper from , sulphurets is produced. We
" have no such low grade ores as to require
" such a percentage on the score of economy,
" and, consequently, a less number of smelt-
" ings and handlings will counterbalance the
" increase cf cost in smelting at the mines."

There is not more difficulty in smelting,
properly, copper ores, than in smelting iron
ores and manufacturing engines, building ships,
or any such like ; it requires only men who
understand their business— and as to the cost,
the position of California can be very clearly
defined. Say that, at the lowest rates, we pay
$35 per ton for shipping a ton of ore to Boston
and Swansea. For how much less can we
afford to smelt here ? The difference will con-
stitute the profit — less the freight of the pig
copper to a market (because we canuot calcu-
late on consuming more than one-tweutieth
part of our production at home ;) besides giv-
ing employment to many laborers.

It is a mistake which is not confined to the
Bulletin alone to suppose that Swausea smelt-
ers grade their ores down to 4 per cent. — they
generally bring them to an average of 6 per
cent, and often to 8— grading their own ores
up, and the foreign ores down.

There is not such a process known as the
" Swansea Process ;" we know only of the
" Welsh Process " being used in Wales ; nor
is this process performed invariably in "seven
operations. " When carbonates are in the
market, which is generally the case, the total
operations amount to six, sometimes to eight —
the number of the operations depending gen-
erally upon the character of the ores ; but
sometimes being determined by the custom of
the smelter, with but very little reference to the
characteristics of the mineral.

Nor is there anything to justify the Bulletin
in concluding that since we have richer ores,
we need not go through the same number of
operations — whether the Welsh smelter works
4 or 10 per cent, ores, he goes through the
usual routine. It is only in case he has to
smelt a particular class ore such as car-

bonates and oxides, together or separate, that
the number of operations can be diminished.

But what is the use of dwelling so much on
the Welsh process in connection with smelting
copper in California ? It is of no practical use
to us since that system cannot be adopted
here. Up to this day there are many people
who think that none but Englishmen under-
stand how to work copper successfully — or at
least that none but the Welsh system is good
for smelting copper. Nothing can be more
erroneous.

There are three ways of working copper ores ;
smelting in reverberatory furnaces, smelting in
blast furnaces and treating by lixiviation. In
France, Germany, Sweden, Norway, Russia
etc., they use generally blast furnaces ; in Eng-
land, Spain and Chile they use reverberatory
furnaces ; in the United States, they use both ;
but blast furnaces much more than the others.
What is the reasons of such difference 1 In
all countries the art of smelting copper is well
understood, but the work is performed accord-
ing to the conditions of price, quality of fuel
and labor. In England, where fuel is cheap
and good ; where experienced help is found in
abundance and paid but little, the reverberatory
furnace — Welsh process — flourishes. In Cali.
fornia where there is no mineral coal fit for
smelting purposes, where the required kind of
laborers are few and wages very high, we must
employ blast furnaces. Any attempt to copy,
here, the Welsh process, will result in a failure
— vide Antioch. Therefore what is the use of
talking of Swansea smelting and calculating on
that for our copper interest ?

6th. In speaking of the Plumas Copper
Smelting Company, the Bulletin seems to ig-
nore the fact that other similar works have been
established in this State.

There are the Meader Smelting Works, at
Copperopolis, where nearly 3,000 ton3 of eight
per cent, ores were smelted last year. These
works will be augmented this year to a capaci-
ty of twenty furnaces, so that ten may always
be running, with a capacity to smelt 100 tons
of ore per day.

There is the Chowchilla River Copper Smelt-
ing Company, in Mariposa county, where they
have been working for the last fourteeu months.
There are the Taunton Works, at Campo
Seco, Calaveras county, which have been run-
ning actively and successfully since October
last.

There are copper smelting works now in
process of erection in the neighborhood of San
Francisco, of which we shall probably speak
more fully in future.

7th. The Bulletin tells ns that the Plumas
Copper Smelting Company shipped ten tons of
com mercially pure copper," " assaying 96 per
cent.," and that the metal was obtained by one
smelting. Now, 96 per cent, is not commer-
cially pure — 98 per ceut. is hardly so. We
have not seen these ten tons of copper, but we
doubt very much that they have been obtained
by one smelting. We are perfectly aware that
metallic copper can be obtained by the first
operation ; all that is necessary for that is to
carry the oxydation aud desulphurization to a
high degree, and then the product of the fur-
nace will be about two-thirds matte, of from
33 to 45 per cent, copper, and one-third metal-
lic copper, containing from 75 to 90 per cent,
of copper ; the proportion of 96 per cent, must
be exceedingly small. That operation is what
the German furnaceman calls reichschmelizen.
But we never heard before that all of the
roasted ore charged in the furnaces yielded its
copper in the shape of 96 per cent, purity ! At
any rate, some matte, or regulus, as it is also
called, must have been produced with that 96
per cent, copper !

8th. The process of roasting or calcining to
which the Bulletin alludes, is nothing new — it
having been practiced for the last 800 years,
and has been repeatedly described in the
columns of the Mining and Scientific Press.
What is certainly new, though, is the statement
made that the base metals are all destroyed.
What! sulphur, Dickel, cobalt, manganese,
arsenic, antimony, etc., have all these been ex-
pelled ? What has become of the iron, lead,
phosphorous, etc. 1 Truly, this is the greatest

achievement ever accomplished in metallurgy !
Just see, we are accomplishing in California, by
one operation, what requires in England six,
seven and sometimes eight operations.

9th. The Bulletin then adds, " What loss of
copper, if any, occurred during the process, we
have not learned." Let us inform the scientific
editor of the Bulletin that there is never any
furnace operation without some loss. In Ger-
many the slags assay from one-half of one per
cent, to seven-eighths. The poor slags, of the
Meader Smelting Works, at Copperopolis, as-
sayed for a long time only one per cent, ■

10th. The Bulletin says : " The process was
discovered by John C. Chapman, a farmer in
Geneses Valley, who had no practical knowl-
edge of copper mining or smelting." ,

Now, let us inform the lucky farmer of Gen-
esee Valley, or any other man, that if he can
treat nine per cent, copper pyrites in such a
manner, he can command a million of dollars
for his process in England, and as much in the
United States ; for, if the Bulletin is. correct,
Mr. John C. Chapman has found what metal-
lurgists and chemists have been seeking for, in
vain, for acentury.

. In another passage, the Bulletin says, in
speaking of the roasting process t ." The wood
being ignited, the heat causes the sulphur in
the ore to burn and consume itself," etc.

Now, that is not exactly the case ; if the
roasting operation is well conducted, only a
small proportion of the sulphur is burnt, and
such a degree of heat only is generated as to
cause the lumps to dilate and to allow the
sulphurous fumes to escape along with some of
those base metals, 6uch as can be evaporated.

The Gold-Bearing Rocks. — Owing to cir-
cumstances which it is not necessary to explain,
Prof. Rowlandson's series of articles on the
Age of Gold-Bearing Rocks will be continued
a few weeks more. In the course of the
papers which will issue in future, a brief resume
will be given of the geological circumstances
accompanying the most celebrated ancient and
modern gold fields. Those who have followed
the Professor in his articles up to the present
time, must have observed that, on exclusively
chemico-metallurgic grounds, he has for many
years been disposed to deem it probable that
auriferous and argentiferous veins would be
found enclosed among other rocks than those
of palaozoic age ; among which rocks only it
has heretofore been ably and successfully con-
tended by Sir Roderick Murchison, and ad-
mitted as an axiom by geologists generally,
that such veins could be found. From the
manuscript already in our possession, we ven-
ture to predict that the future papers will not
flag, but will increase in interest. Should the
Professor fairly establish, as a fact, that gold
and Silver veins exist in rocks of more recent
date than those only which have previously
been accepted as the matrices of the noble
metals — not only on the American continent,
but also in other parts of the world — the fact
will form a memorable era in the history of
mining; and challenges especial attention,
when it is remembered that the inferences ar-
rived at have been drawn, by purely scientific
deduction ; quite as much so as the predictions
of Le Verier and Adams as to the existence
of the planet Neptune; prior to its becoming
visible through the aid of the astronomer's

telescope.

*— *~^-.— •■ 1

To Correspondents. — The following com-
munications have been received, and are on file
for publication :

Continuation of " The Age of Gold-Bearing
Rocks," by Prof. Rowlandson.

A letter from Capt. Samuel Adams, on the
" Successful Navigation of the Colorado River
by Capt. Thos. E. Truworthy, of the Pacific
and Colorado Steam Navigation Company."

A communication from Lower California, by
" Aviador."

A letter from Partzwiek, Mono county, Cal.,
by " X."

Markleeville correspondence, from "Sirrom."

" Hotel Telegraph," by J. Mosheimer.

"Table Mountain," by J. A. Jennings.

Letter from Nevada City, by " Nevada."

®ht pining and Scientific § xm.

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From the Stock Circular of Associated Brokers of the S. F. Stock & Exchange Board.

San Francisco, Saturday Morning, January 13th, 1866.
There \s an ample supply of capital offeriuij for loau purposes, and

the prevailing ratu m bauk is oow 1 ^ $ cent, per month. The lato
i of the Supreme Court ofXevada, declaring the Specific
Contract law of that .State to be in conflict, with the Lcgul Tender
Act of Congress, has created the greatest disappointment here, io
both mining and commercial circles. We have no space in these
columns U> review this decision at any length ; but mast call al
simply to one or two prominent CJiisiderations. It is a well known
axiom of jurisprudence, and lies at the very foundation of it, Hull law
is in order io equity. No construction of law, therefore, which cdiL-
trav.*rn;s the great principles of equity can be right. That such was
not the intention of Congress is evident from the practice of Govern-
ment itself under the Legal Tender Act, in all its dealings with the
people. It has invariably recognized the difference between its coin
issues and puper issues, has made and faithfully performed its con-
tracts in both. The significance of this course is unmistakable, and
it is a libel upon th i lioyerfliuept to invoke its authority in justifica-
tion of villainy. It is a distortion of the law, and not a correct iulur-
pretation. It is wrong, and subversive of all law.

The Supreme Court of Nevada dwell much upou matters of public
emergency and public policy, as justifying the Act of Congress to
which they have attached so odious a meaning. The Act itself was
doubtless warranted by the emergency; but what emergency could
warrant the sacrifice" of public honesty — of good faith among meu —
sanction the most flagrant and universal infraction of justice and
honor. It is unnecessary to say that no law of the Congress of this
Nation could have any such intent, nor can it be justly liable to auy
such interpretation.

We learn that the case which has called forth these remarks is
to be reopened next week, and another hearing granted, with
argument of counsel, which had been supposed unnecessary before.
And it is confidently believed that the decision will be reversed, and
the vital interests of the State thus shielded from its paralizing influ-
ence. We -ire happy to believe that public sentiment in Nevada is
not with its judiciary in this matter ; that there is a broad substratum
of honor and integrity which will speedily reveal itselt, and scatter to
the winds this feeble emanation of ignorance and prejudice. From
the recently published Report of the Hon. Secretary of the Treasury,
it is evident that the whole power of Government is now directed to
the establishment of a sound currency— the restoration of a specie
basis. We are greatly mistaken if the loyal people of Nevada are not
on the side of Government.

The .Mining Share Market has beeu comparatively steady this week,
with a fair degree of activity in most stocks.

Gould & Curry has met with small sales within a range of $850,
seller 30, ex-divideud, and S9uU cash, closing at $865. Operations at
the mine and mill present no new feature, and receipts of bullion thus
(ar the current mouth are about up to the usual average. The various
drifts from the lower stations are progressing rapidly. We are in-
formed that no dividend is likely to be declared for the present month,
but that oue is contemplated within two mouths from the date of th*
last.

Savage has been actively dealt in, and some 175 feet were sold, ad-
vancing from $745 to $765* receding to $690, rallying to $712,'<, and
selling yesterday at $7L0@$7l2)£. The winze sunk from the fifth or
lower level is now down wine 7o feet. The deposit of ore through
which this has passed is said to be a little irregular and uncertain in
some places, but its general features indicate the presence of a prom-
ising body of valuable ore in this part of the mine. The entire pro-
duct has averaged some 100 tons per day recently.

Yellow Jacket rose from $110 to SltiO, declined to $435, rallied to

$150, dropped to 3130, seller 10, was then dealt
yesterday within a range of $450@|165. The

at $115, and sold
Ale yield of bul-

lion for tiie mouth of December amounted to $80,672.92 from !
tons of ore — an average of $29. G3 per ton. The indebtedness of the
the company January 1st, amounted to 5191,503, crediting the recent
assessment in full. The ordinary expenses of the mine and mill, last
month, were less than $G5,000, but some $'20,000 additional were ex-
pended Upon improvements to tin* south shaft, new machinery for the
mill, supplies, etc. Daring the present month 100 tons of first class
ore, worth $250 per ton net, will, it is said, be taken from the mine,
and better results are anticipated from the second-class ore.

Grown Point has beeu rather inactive, declining from $585 to §550,
rallying to 3555, and selling yesterday at $570@$575. Daring the
week ending January 5th, 213 tons of ore were taken from this claim.
The west stratum of ore in the lower level is looking well, and prom-
ises to be fully as wide as at the bottom of the incline from the '230-
foot level, some 15 feet.

Opuir rose from &.3L?)g to A;U0, receded to $310, rallied to $345,
and sold yesterday at J>3i5:g £350 • During the last half of December,
177 tons of ore were sent to the Reduction Works, averaging $155
per ton, and in the eutire month 70S tons were hauled to the River
Mill, yielding an average of $17.07. A small body of very rich ore
was found recently in the 4th gallery, and operations in the 9th are, it
is said, progressing satisfactorily. .Receipts pf bullion since January
1st, have amounted to $21 ,500-

Empire Mill and Mining company has been sold within a range of
$200, seller 90, and 8270 cash, closing at about $250. The product of
ore for the month of December exceeded 2,000 tons, and the receipts
of bullion amounted to some $12,000. The average daily yield of the
mine is now about 70 tons, and the company are accumulating a
surplus.

Alpha rose from $205 to 8217)^, fell to $190, and sold yesterday at
3>190@185. Hale & Norcross has been dealt in within a range of
S220(«>290, closing at S270 asked. Belcher fell from $150 to §140,
and closed yesterday at $130.

Chollar-Potosi has been dealt in to the extent of some 500 feet,
steadily declining from $150 to $136, and selling yesterday at $137@
$147. During the seven months ending November 30th last, 12,192)^
tons of ore were sent to custom mills, producing, in the aggregate,
$397,664, or an average of $32.61 per ton, and 12,028 ton3 were sold
at au average of $7.67 per ton. The amount paid to mills for crush-
ing was $224,195, an average of $18.38 per ton. The actual cost of
mining the ore has been $171,596.13 — an average of $7-08 per ton.
The two small bodies of ore on the fourth station of the Chollar and
the 485 feet level in the Potosi have been entirely worked out, and at
present the ore is being taken from the untouched bodies of low-grade
ores, and the old workings in the Bajazet ground, Grass Valley level,
Grass Roots station, aud the station between the third and fourth
Chollar. During the week ending January 5th, 403 tons of ore were
sent to custom mills, 306 tons were sold at $8 and 35 tons at $5. The
new shaft is now timbered to a depth of 538 feet, and the drift to the
ledge in 110 feet. The total expense incurred in the progress of this
work to November 30th, exceeded $110,000. The cost of crushing
ore is now about $16 per ton to this company.

Imperial is in rather better favor, advanciug from $105 to $113, and
selling yesterday at $L16@U7. Receipts of bullion last month ex-
ceeded $74,000 from some 3,000 tons of ore. Out of the net earnings
since November 30th, $31,264 have been applied to the liabilities of
the company, which now io the aggregate amount to $37,500, and will
mature at the close of January, February and March.

Bullion rose from $30 to $36, and then sold at $37@36%. Overman
was dealt in at $39@tl)'2, closing at $42. Sierra Nevada rose from
$7)£ to $13, and sold yesterday at JfpLl}£@9j£. Lady Bryan rose from
%\% to $4%, fell to $2>£, aud closed at" about $3.

The aggregate sales of stocks since Saturday last amounted to
$755,506.

Bund Springs District, Mono County. — We
learn from Mr. J. S. Jameson that this district
is located forty-five miles southeast from Au-
rora, aud promises to prove very rich. The
Sierra Blanco, Co., incorporated in New York,
have already expended n*ar $75,000, under
the efficient superinteodency of Dr. A. F. W.
Partz, in exploring their numerous rich ledge3
and in making improvements of various kinds
of a permanent character. They already have
some machinery on the ground, and an agent
of the company is now in this city making
purchases of more. A company has been or-
ganized in Philadelphia with a working capi-
tal of $100,000 now ready, called the Cornu-
copia S. M. Co., for fcae purpose of working
the ledge of the same name ; it being one of
the first discoveries in the district, and also one
of the most valuable. This mine will also be
under the superintendence of Dr. Partz.

Singular Railroad Accident. — A short
time since as the evening train from Phila-
delphia, was going through the long tunnel at
Port Clinton, a large piece of rock fell from
the roof and passed through the middle of the
rear car, carrying a seat and a portion of the
floor through to the track. Fortunately the
passengers who were in the car were seated at
either end, and no person was injured, though
all were considerably alarmed.

Rain in December. — The amount of rain
which fell in Grass Valley during the month
of December was 2.09 inches. The lowest
point reached by the thermometer during the
month was 24° above zero.

Copper Ore from Arizona. — The schooner
Isabel, on her last upward trip from the Colo-
rado River, brought to this city some of the
finest cupper ore ever received from Arizona.
The ore is all from the viciuity of Williams'
Fork, on the Colorado. A sample lot of
" wash ore " from the Planet mine will yield, it
is said, seventy per cent, of pure copper, and
the ore from each of the different mines re-
presented shows a marked improvement in
quality as the work progresses deeper and the
ledges become developed.

A number of citizens of Stockton are op-
posed to the proposed Stockton and Copper-
opohs Railroad terminating at the wharves in
that city, on the ground that it will work injury
to the draying business — a very poor reason ;
and oue which, if allowed to prevail, will
reflect very little credit upou the character of
the city. The city of Erie, Penn., years ago,
covered itself with disgrace, in the eyes of all
honest business men, for carrying out a similar
principle for a similar reason. We are per-
suaded the citizens of Stockton will be gov-
erned in this decision with regard to their road,
by no such selfish object.

A Large Steel Ingot. — The operatiou of
casting a cubic block of steel, of the enormous
weight of oue hundred toDS, was successfully
accomplished recently at a foundry at East
Greenwich, near London.

An iron manufacturing company has been
incorporated at Portland, Oregon, with a capi-
tal of $100,000.

San Francisco Stock and Exchange Board,

San Fjuscisco, Jan. 13, i860.
Bid. Asked.

Uniled Stales 7 3-10tbs $ 71 $ 72

(Jov. Legal Tandor Mws 67

State Bonds', T -'■ ceiil , S3 S5

3au Francisco lu tpi cent

San Francisco Bonds, ISod, 6 ?& cunt 70

3an Francisco Bosi-is, 1858,6 "$ cent 65

Sacramento" City Bonds, 6 ^xeOt

Sacramento County Bouds,6^ceut 60 55

Marysviile Bonds, 10 Hi cent 75

Stockton Bunds, 10 $ cent 60

Yuba County Bonds, 10 $ cant 75 80

Butte Countv Bonds, 10 ?i cent 6b 80

California Navigation Co 60 61

State Telegraph Stock 20

San Francisco Gas Co 100 105

Sacramento Uas Co 75

Spring Valley Water Co 55 57

RAILROADS.

Sacramento Valley Railroad

Omnibus Railroad -42 45

Central Railroad Co , 65

North Beacb and Mission 42 44

J 345

875

710
140
270

MINING STOCKS.

Opbir

Gould &Cu.-ry

Empiro M. &.M. Co

Sierra Buttes Quartz Co.

Central

California

Savage

Choliar-Potosi

Hale & Norcross

White & Murphy

Sierra Nevada , i

Buruing Moscow

Lady Bryan

Sacramento k, Meredith

Surnsiile

North American

Baltimore American

Yellow Jacket ". 455

Overman 41

Cedar Hill Tuuuel

Wide West 6

Crown Point 570

Antelope

Emeralda 1

/Etna

$ 350

715
141

Real del Monte..
Bullion, G. H...

36

457>£
42

575
""5

15
37

Dick Sides.
Imperial ..
Alpha

110
185

MINING SHAREHOLDERS' DIRECTORY.

List of Notices of Meetings, Dividends. As-
essmsnts and Delinquent Sales.

Ciunprblnc the Names of Companies, District or County
of Location, Amount of Asaossmont; Date of Meeting, De-
linquent Advertlsoqieot and Sake, and Amount and Timo
of Paymeut of Dividends.

COMPILED FOR EVERY ISSUE.

Advertised In the Mining aud Scientific Presi

and other -S.i.i Frituclico Journal*'.

KAKH AM'T or DAT ADV'O DAT

ASP UKMTIOS. ASSKSSMKNT. DKLINQ'T LIST. OK SALE.

Animas, Durango, Mex., wc Feb 3— Feb 19*

Agawain, Nyo CO., Nev Annual Moulin;,', Jan 13'

Agawam, Nye co., SI Jan 13— Jan 27*

Arbltrios, Chihuahua, Mex... $1 ...Feb 3— Feb 15

Adams, Petroleum, £5 Jan 11— 'an 25

Alhan, Storey co., Nov., SI Jan 9— Jan 20

Arroyo Scco, Amador co., $1 Jan J— Jan 17

Alpha, Storey co., Nev., $50 Janl8-Febl7

Bunker Hill, Amador co., S5

IHne Lcdb'e, Lander co., SI

Blue Ledge, El Dorado co., $1.50

Buckeye, Lyon CO., Ncv.,$3

Bullion, $10

Bunker Hill, El Dorado co., $1.50...,

Jau 6— Jan 20*

Feb 3-Feb is*

....Jan 13-Jan 27*
Jan 3— Ian SO

, ...Levied —.Voi.' 25
Jan 20— Feb 2

Chicago. Lander co., Nov., $2 Dec 30— Jan 15*

Consolidated Silver Hill SI Co., Nov., $2 Feb 10- Feb 20*

Capitola, 20c ..Fob8-Feb 22

Capital Meeting Feb 6

Chlplonema, Sonora, -Mex., $5 Jan 27— Feb7

Cassclll, Nevadcco. Cat, $5 Feb 10-Feb 25

Caledonia Tunnel, Gold Hill, Nov., $2 Dec 23-Feb 3

Central Annual Meeting, Jan 16

Crown Lead. Mariposa co., £5 Doc 80— Jan 15

Chollar- Potosi, Storey co , Nev., $100 Jan 21— Feb 1

Conddenco, Storoy co., Nov., $25 Jan 22— Fub 6

Cosala, Slnaloa, Max., $1 Jan 29— Feb 10

Diana. Lander co., Nov., $10 Jan 20— Feb 6*

Daney, Lyon co., Nev.,$l ; Jan 15— Jan 3 L

Dlos Padre, Alamos, Mex., $2 Feb 2— Feb H

Elk Horn, Petroleum, 50 Fob 7— Feb 23

Exchequer, Storey co., Nev., $2 Jan 17— Feb I

Florida, Reese River, $10 Jan 2— Jan 15

Franco-Americana, Mcx.,2ac Jan 26— Feb 9

Goodwin. Lander co., Nev., $2 Decl6-Dec30*

Great Western Tunnel Co., Aurora, Nev. ...June 27— Feb 10*

Geo Washington, Alpine co., $1 June 27-Feb 13*

Gould & Curry Dividend $50 per foot, payable Jan 3

Hanscom, Copper, Del Norte co., 15c Jan 20— Fob 3*

Hornet, Lauder co., Nov., SI Jan 20— Feb 6*

Honest Miner, Lander co.,50a Jan 13— Jan 23*

Hale & Norcross, Storey CO.. Nev., $25 Jan 15— Jan 29

1. X. L., Alpine co., S3 Jan 2— Jan 16

Jeffrey Oil, Humboldt co., 50c Jan 4— Jan 15

Jura, Storey co-, Nov., 75c Jan 2— Jan 15

Jewctt, Storey co. , Nev., $1 Jan 6-Jan 20*

JoeLane, Lander co., 50c ....Jan 13— Jan 29*

KcntuckyiCopper, Calaveras co., SI J h,n 20-Feb 7*

Kcntuck, Storey co., Nev., $17.50 Jan 3-Jan 15

Lady of the Lake, S. F. Dlst, Arizona, 25c... Dec 30— Jan 18*

Leland, S. F. Dlst, Arizona, 25c Dec 30-Jan IS*

Lady Franklin, Alpine co. . 50c Jan Q— Jan 26*

La Victoire, Mariposa co., $2 Jan 3— Jan 22

Lady Bryan. Storey co., Nev., SI Feb 5-Feb 16

La Fernandez, Sonora, Mex Sale Jan 6

La Fernandez, Sonora, Mex... Sale, Jan 16

Mlna Rlcnde las Flores, Calaveras CO., 50c....Jan 2— Jan 22
Maggie, Lauder co, Nev., Si-- Dec 26— Jan 11

Nevada, Lander co., S1.50 Janl3-Jau29»

Napoleon, Calaveras co., $7. .., Jan 23- Feb 3

Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe, Durango, $. ...Jan 27— Feb 14
Newldrla Meeting Feb 8

Oxford Beta. Esmeralda co., Nev., 50c......June 27— Feb U*

Owen's River Canal co., 40c Feb 3-Fcb 19*

OpiUr. Adjourned Meeting, Jan 15

Old Colony, Reese River, $6 Jan 14— Jan 27

Open Sesame Sale Jan 18

Overman, Storey co., Nev., $10 Feb 9-Feb26

Paragon, Humboldt co. , 26c Jan 6— Jan 26*

Patrocina and Dolores, Chihuahua, Mex., 76c.Dee 28— Jan 16
Peninsula, San Antonio, Lower CaL, $10 Jan 15— Jan 29

Rappahoc, Sinaloa, Mex., S2 50 -■ Jan 17— Jan 31

Rappahoe Meeting Jan 19

Salamander, Calaveras co., Cal., 20c June 27— Feb 10*

SlempreViva, Sinaloa, Mex., S2 50 Jan6-Jan2U*

Salambo, Tuolumne co.. 50c Jan 3— Jan 22

Sierra Nevada, Storey co., Nev., $3 Dec 28— Jan 15

Sierra Valley, Plumas CO., SI Jan 5— Jan 20

Santiago, Lyon co., Nev, $1 Jan 22— Feb 10

Sweet Vengeance, Yuba co, $1 Jan 20-Feb 6

Sierra. Douglas, co., Nev, S3 Jan 15— Jan 27

Shoshone, Lander co., Nev., $1 Jan 29— Feb 12

Santiago, Lyon co., Nov ., $1 Jan 21— Feb 10

Trinidad and San Jose, Sinaloa Mex. , $10. . . Jan 18— Jan 22

TiritaSMco.,$3 Levied, Nov 25

Tuolumne Mountain, 50c Dec 27- Jan 16

United States, Land-r co., S1.05 Dec 30-Jan 15*

Union Mattole.Humholdt co., S5 Janl9-F"b6"

Wide West, Alpine co., S3. F*b 3-Feb 21*

fuba, Brown's Valley, $3 Feb 3-Feb 17*

Vankee Blade, Reese River, Nev., $15 Jan 13-Jan 29*

Yeosemite. Humboldt co., Nev., Si -25 Jan 20— Feb 6*

Yellow Jacket, Storey co., Nev., $100 Dec 15— Jan 15

Zenith '. Annual Meeting, Jan 15

"420," Storey CO., Nov., $6.25 Duo 28-Jun IS

•Those marked Mithan asterisk <*> are advertised in this
ourual.

26

Wb» pitting iwfl Mmtlfk §xw.

Rev. Alex. Campbell, the leader of a reform
in the Baptist Church, popularly known as
" Carnpbellism," died lately in Kentucky. He
was a brilliant debater, and one of the most
profound scholars on the continent.

Metallurgy.

MOSHEIMER'S CONCENTRATOR

RECEIVED THE FIRST PREMIUM

From the ROYAL POLYTECHNIC SOCIETY, in Corn-
wall, and was highly recommended by the Commissioners
as the moat Simple and Effective Concentrator Tor all kinds
of Ores.

Every Quartz Mill ought to have them, as thev not
only save Gold and Silver, but also the Quicksilver and
Sul'phurets, without extra Jabor. They can be built en-
tirely ot wood at the mine, and will separate more per-
fectly in one operation, than any other Concentrator in
uae. Apply to

J". MOSKEIJIEE,

23vllqy 423 Washington street.

EUROPEAN

METALLURGICAL WORKS,

, .. .. rr:— AUD

Practical Mining Setiool,
Bryant Street, .Between Tliird and Fourth,

SAN FRANCISCO.

THE Proprietors are at all times prepared to wort or test
Ores sent to this establishment — either in. lar™e or small
quantities— by such process as may be found best adapted to
their chemical character, after a c'r refill analysis has been
made. Test lots of Ore adapted to the smelting process at-
tended to. Sulphuret, pyritous, and the (so-called) "rcbel-
lous ores," are having especial attention paid to their suc-
cessful treatment. Assaying in the humid and dry way.
Also, refining by cupellation, done-ntnioderate.ratcs.

PRACTICAL MINING .SCHOOL.

The proprietors-^nconraged by nnmerous applications
from gentlemen desirous of pursuing the study of practical
metallurgy— have concluded to admit parties on reasonable
terms. Having in their Mill all the necessary appli-
ances for crushing, roasting, amalgamating, smelting, re-
fining and assaying, as-also a well extended Laboratory for
the analysis of Ores and Minerals, a good opportunity is
here offered to acquire a sound practical knowledge of the
business.

ti. P. KlHBAtL, J. E. MCRPHr.

lOvlO

O. KIJSTEL,

Metallurgist and Mining Engineer,

Stevenson House, corner Montgomery and California sts.

Ores Analyzed,

Advice given, and Plans Furnished for working of different

Ores, Mines examined and reported upon.

20vll-3m

BOALT «fc STETEFELDT,

Metallurgists and Mining Engineers

AUSTIN", -NKVABA.

Western Branch of ADELBERG & RAYMOND, No. 90
Broadway, New Tort. llvll

Copper, Lead, G-olcl, (Silver 9

Nickel and Cobalt Ore.

The above Ores are either purchased or liberal advances
made upon consignments, at the lowest British rates oi in-
terest. For particulars apply to

THOMAS PRICE,

Agent Tor Townshend, Wood <Ss Co., Swansea,

M-A-HTIIST &. CO.,

Office, Stevenson Honse,
Corner California and Montgomery streets (up stairs).

.WILL CONTRACT FOE THE

PURCHASE OF COPPER ORES,

Assay ng eight per cent, and upwards of Copper to the

We will make advances upon Ores of Copper.

San Francisco, Post Office Box 1259, 22

WILLIAM DPENIiOSIE,

Agent for Messrs. Vivian «& Son and Dillwyn «Si

Co., Sniclters at Swansea,

Is prepared to buy in any quantity

COPPER, SILVER, GOLD, LEAD

AND OTHER VALUABLE ORES;
Aliui Lead Bars Contaialug Gold and Silver,

fi2T Full value paid on delivery in this City.«£38r
Address Lock Box No. 992, P. 0., San Francisco. 25vl0

REMOVAL.

MONS. a7~COULON",

Informs his patrons that he has removed his DRAWING-
SCHOOL from Tine street to
HO Kearny Street.
Drawing Classes in the Evening will take place us usual
DRAWINGS FOR PATENTS accurately and neatly done.
20vll.ini

Fnnsrr ipxuemiitjm:

FOR REFINING COAL OIL,

At the Mechanics* Institute Fair, 1864.

The PIONEER PETROLEUM OIL WORES CO. Is now
ready to advance money upon every kind of Mineral Oil,
from rive to one hundred thousand i^ilUms, upon assays cer
titled to by Professor E. Benoist. Office Hours— Before 10
o'clock A. M., or between 2 and 4 P. M.

E. BENOIST, Engineer and Chemist,

17vl0 643 Third Street, bet. Rrauuaii uud Towusend.

Professional Cards-

Our Patent Agency.

The Patent Agency of the Mining and Scientific Press
has been signalized with remarkable Buccess during the
past two years. The importance to the inventive genius of
this coast of a thorough and reliable agency forthe soliclta
tion of Lettehs Patent from the United States and foreign
Governments cannot be over-rated,and the Proprietors of the
Press, feeling the responsibility which rests upon them, and
the reward which must follow the faithful performance of
their trusts, will take care to afford inventors every advan-
tage to be secured to them through a competent and re-
sponsible agency upon this coast

W3I. I-.. DUNCAN,

Stock Broker,

Member of the San Francisco Stock and Exchange Board,

No. <iO,* Montgomery Street, San Francisco.

Mining Shares and Legal Tender Notes bought and sold
strictly on commission. Liberal cash advances made on
stocks consigned for sale . lvll-iJm

S. C. BUGBEE «fc SOW,

ARCHITECTS.

DESIGNS, MACHINE DRAWINGS, ANB

DSAmXGS ON WOOD.

74, and. 75 Montgomery Bloclc

SAN FRANCISCO. 25vl0-3m

FREDERICK MANSE1X.

Mechanical & Architectural Draughtsman,

No. 422 California street, corner of Leidsdorff.

Drawings of Models made for parties applying for pa
ents at Washington or London. inar23-tf.

j^miie© jml. tati^or,

Attorney and Counsellor at Law,

COURTfCOMMISSIONER, appointed bv the Fourth District

Court. COMMISSIONER 0'-' DEEDS lor Nevada

and Massachuscits,

Court BloeSt, Sa,ji Francisco.

Entrances opposite Citv Hall, Merchant street, and 636
Uvlltf Ulay street.

DR. H. AUSTIN",

DENTIST,

3N"o. 634 "Washington Street,
Between Montgomery and Kearny Streets

[OVER SAN FRANCISCO BATHS]

SAN FRANCISCO. 20vl0-qy

-AJTJGTJST JSXTiVAJST,

Stock Broker,

Member of the

San Francisco Stock and Exchange Board,

Buys and Sells Stocks, Bonds, Etc.

Office, No. 540 Washington Street, San Francisco.

2vl0

G. F. BEETILEN,

Mining Engineer and Metallurgist,

Address ..... San Eranciaco.

TVII^LXA.lVt IP. BLAKE,
MINING ENGINEER,

Will make Surveys and Examinations of Mines, or give
advice regarding their working, the erecticn of Ma-
chinery, clc.

Office at Union Iron Works, corner of Fir.* t and Mission
sts., or Lock Bos 2,077 Post Office, San Francisco.
Ilv22qy

W. O. ANDREWS,

NOTARY PUBLIC,

— AND —

Commissioner ox* Deeds for the State of
Nevada and the Territory of Arizona,

AND FOR TnK

STATES OP MASSACHUSETTS AND MAINE.
Office, Montgomery Block, 626 Montgomery Street,

10v8-2m SAN FRANCISCO.

GEORGE H. BAKEK,

Lithographer & Engraver,

No. 582 Montgomery St., Sun Francisco.

MINING STOCK CERTIFICATES LITHOGRAPHED
IN MOST ARTISTIC STYLE. CALL AND
EXAMINE SPECIMENS.
lOvS-tf

SHERMAH DAY,

No. 57 .Montgomery Slock., San Francisco,

Will examine, survey and report npon mines, and cons
and advise concerning investments in mining property, or
the machinery management and expenditures of mines.

22q*

To Mining Companies.

A GENTLEMAN OF MUCH EXPERIENCE AS A Mix-
ing Superintendent, in England, Spain, and on the Pa-
cific coast, and one intimately acquainted with every de-
partment of mining, and with nearly every class of miner-
al, is desirous of securing a position as Superintendent of
some mining operation in Caliiorniaor Nevada. The appli-
cantwus for lour years Superintendent of the New Alma-
den Quicksilver Mine, in this state. The best of reference
given on application at this office.
San Fraucisco, Oct. 12, 1865 _5vlltf

A. JE5TO.siii.ess Compliment.

Petai.usia, Oct. 4, 1865.
Messrs. Dewey & Co.— Gentlemen ; Your note inform-
ing me that my patent for Crushing and Baling Machine is
ordered to issue is at hand. Please accept my thanks for
the prompt and business like manner with which the case
has been coudncted, and inclosed find twenty dollars for
balance Uuvoriuneut lets Respectfully, etc.

JACOB PHICE.

Trades and Manufactures.

Pacific Glass "Works

Are now prepared to execute orders for the manufacture of
All Kinds of Bottles to Order.

Office, No. 621 Clay street, San Francisco. 3vll-3m

JOHN DANIEL,

(SUCCESSOR TO O. C0RI)

MIA.TRIOTL.IE WORKS,

No. 408 Pine sL bet- Montgomery and Kearny, San Francisco.

Mantels, monument**. Tombs, Plumbers' Slabs,

Etc., On hand and Manufactured to order.
AST Goods shipped to all parts of the State. Orders re-
spectfully solicited. 5v8-3m

NATHANIEL GRAY,

G-eneral Furnishing Undertaker,

641 Sacramento St., corner of Webb, San Francisco.
Rarstow's Metallic Burial Caskets aud Cases.

THEODORE KALLE\BES6,

Maker of Models for Inventors.

MACHINES, MATHEMATICAL, OPTICAL AND PHIL-
OSOPHICAL Instruments, Scales, Weights, etc. Steel
Stamps, Dies and Die Sinking, Embossing Stamps. Repair-
ing ol machinery promptly attended to.

No. 418 Market street, San Francisco. n7-tf

Palmer's Patent

ARTIFICIAL LEG-,

Manufactured in Philadelphia, Pt-nn.
JARTTS JEWETT, AOMT.

629 Washington Street, San Francisco, CaL 10v8-lm

Fire, Hydraulic and Suction Hose

And Leather Belting.

m: . imc. c o o b: <fc © O IS" ,

801 Battery Street, San Francisco,

Are now manufacturing as above, Fire, Hydraulic and
Suction Hose, and Leather Belting, of any dimension and
in any quantity which may be desired. Fire Hose find
Belting constantly on hand or manufactured to order. Also
Saddles and Horse Collars.

The subscribers would respectfully ask purchasers to call
and examine their stuck— also tcstiimuiials of the efficiency
of their work from such as have used their hose both for Are
and nilnlns purposes. A diploma was awarded to us last
year, by the Mechanics' Institute, of this city, and a silver
medal this vear. 12vll-ly

OIL WELL BOBERS.

A CONTRACT WILL BE LET TO A RESPONSIBLE
pnrty to sink an Oil Well, as deep as may be required,
on land belonging to Hie "Eel River Oil Company," situ-
ated in Humboldt cottntv, Cal. For particulars, inquire at
the otlice of the Company, No. 436 Jnokson St., up stairs.
12vll-lm E. H. WILSON, Secretary

NEW YORK. PKICES.

C. E. COLLINS,

No. 602 Montgomery street. Sun Francisco.
EXCI/USFVE AGENT

■ FOR THE

AMEBICAJV

WATCH FACTORY.

A large assortment of these
Superior "W a t c h e s 5

lu Gold and Silver Cases,

Constantly on hand, and sold at Factory
prices. Also,

ENGLISH AND SWISS WATCHES,

Imported directly from he Manufacturers.

The American Company arc now making

VEET FINE WATCHES FOR LADIES.

0=3* A large assortment of Gold Chains
and Jewelry. 25vlu-0ra

BTEW YORK PRICES.

GROCERS EVERYWHERE

SHOULD ADD TO THEIR ASSORTMENT OF GOODS
THE STAIVDAEB

WASHING ^OWUEit,

Which has become, since its introduction in this State-
about twelve months since — with nt least ten thousand
Families, an INDISPENSABLE of Household Economy.
No person, after trying our

"WaslrDig Powder,
Will ever be without it-NO OTHER SOAP NEEDED—
Harmless to the Clothing, CHEAP, of quick results, and a
THOROUGH CLEANER. It is every way preferable to
Soap. TRY IT I Manufactured by the

STAADAKD SOAP CO.,
23vll-lm 207 Commercial street San Francisco.

Book Printing should be considered and treated
as one of the higher brauches of the " Art of Arts," and
its execution entrusted only to experienced and intelligent
workmen. Strict attention will he given to all orders for
Book and Pamphlet Piti.vriNG entrusted to the Mining and
Scientific Press Job Office.

By Authority of the State of California;

Having fully Compiled with the Law by ;» Be-

poalt ofSS25,OUOEondN of the State of

California, and the United State*.

BIGEJLOW & BROTHER,

General Insurance Agents.

Fire, Marine, and Life Insurance.

CAPITAL REPRESENTED $15,000,000.
California ^Deposit, $525,000.

OFFICES — N. W. corner of Montgomery and
Sacramento streets.

COMPANIES REPRESENTED:

HOME INSURANCE CO. OF N. Y.( Assets £3,700,000

HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE CO., Assets 1,500,000

PHE NIX INSURANCE CO., N. Y., Assets 1,000,000

ARCTIC INSURANCE CO., N. Y., Assets 700 00-j

WASHINGTON INSURANCE CO., N. Y, Assets... 700,000

NEW YORK ACCIDENTAL INS. CO., Assets 260,000

CONNECTICUT MUTUAL LIFE INS. CO., Assets.. 8,000,000

POLICIES issued on Freights, Cargoes and Treasure from
and to all parts of the World.

FIRE INSURANCE POLICIES Issued on all kinds of In-
surable Property m Country or City.

ACCIDENTAL POLICIES issned on the most favorable
terms, insuring the payment of stated sums In the event of
death, ur a fixed Weekly Compensation for Total Disability
for the term of twenty -sis weeks for any one accident.
These Policies cover all kinds ot Accidents, and are issued
for single trips or for the year.

Xiosses Payable In Gold Coin of the "United

Stilt CM.

We represent Companies
That Have Stood the Test of Tean,
And offer as favorable terms as any on the Pacific Coast.
BIGELOW «fc BROTHER,

20vlltf

General Agents.

For Sale

AT THE

OFFICE OF THE MINING AND SCIENTIFIC PRESS
So. '505 Clay Street, corner of Sansome.

BlankB for Mining Compauies, Secretaries, Shareholders
and others, always on lumd, or printed to order, at our of-
fice.

Among others are those of the following forms:
Shareholder's Proxy.

Ksow all men oy these presents, that I, do

hereby constitute aud appoint my atloruey

aud agent, for me and in my name, to vote us my proxy,

at a meeting of the Mining Company, ti» be

held 186 , according to the number of

votes that I should bo entitled to cast were 1 there person-
ally present.

In witness whereof I have this d»y hereunto set my
band and seal. [Seal]

Dated 186

Asscssmeut Notice.

. Company

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of

Trustees of said Company, held on the ..th day of

186 , an Assessment of per share was levied

upon the Capital Stock of said Company, payable on the

..th day of 186 , In United States gold and silver

coin to the Secretary.

Any stock upon which snid Assessment shall remain uc -

paid on Saturday, the ..th day of 186 , will be

advertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment

shall be made before, will be sold on , the ..th day

of 186 , to pay the delinquent Assessment, to

geiher with the costs of advertising and expenses of the
sale. By order of the Board of Trustees.

Secretary.

Office

Notice.— There are delinquent, npon the following describ
ed Stock, on account of assessment levied on the ..thday

of 186 , the several amounts set opposite the names

of the res ective shareholders as follows, to wit :

Names. No. Certificate. No. Shares. Amount.

Tbeophiln 'Thistle 23 14 £1*) 00

Peter Pipe 2 3 30 00

And in accordance with law and an order of the Board of

Trustees, made on the ..thday of 186 , so many

shares of each parcel of said stock as may be necessary, will

be sold at the

, on ,the ..thday of , 186 , at the

hour of 12 o'clock M. of said day, to pay said delinquent as-
sessment thereon, together with costs of advertising and
expenses of sale.

Secretary.

Office

g$y Our advertisers are furnished with blank Assessment
Sale notices free of charge. Orders from tho interior
promptly filled, by mail or express, as may be desired.

To HPulxLisliers.

An editor and practical priDter, of good experience and
recommendation, desires n situation and will accept a mod
eratfl salary on trial. Address this oflice.

$Ite pining and JPmntifw ftm

27

The States. — Thirty-six Statist were in the
Union on th>* Fourth of July last We ought
to get in tlir.i- more by the next Fourth, so as
to numbtT thirty-niBD at tlmt lime. " The old
thirteen " would lb-'n be trebled in ninety
J9AI8. Tbej were doubled in sixty yeun«, and
thirty yeara should suffice to odd a third thir-
teen to the constellation. Nebraska and Colo-
rado arv ill ready to come iu, and there bhuuld
b« no dillii- Ity m finding a third among BO
many flourishing Territories aa the restored
L* ii iun MttB6B8&

Land PaTRNT8 Should B8 Rkcokiifii.—
Parties obtaining land patents frum the 3tal<
or United States, appear nut to be aware that
such patents should be placed on the connty
record*. It Is said that many nre neglecting
this requirement, an omission which may entail
uiucli difficulty at some future time.

To l£lacR*millLM.

An excellent, strong lad. from the interior, 17 years of
■g«t desires Ur learn the Bluekamiur* trade, itn parents
Irish him I b n reputable firm, «n<t learn his

i \y. Address or inquire at thi

tllC UUHMO AKD S. u.Mllli. PUgg. -vlltl"

Mining and Scientific Press
JOB POINTING OFFICE,

Xo. SO.1; Chiy mtrect, corner of Sun ic.

CEBTIFI GATES

— OF —

STOCK

— roB —
MINING

— .\SX) —

' PETROLEUM

Companies

Neatly Printed.

Stock Certificates: of all kinds embellished with wood
cm.- mid electrotype engravings. We devote special atten-
tion to the execution of all kinds of work required by
J! nil;..: Companies, Machinists and Manufacturers.

SANTA CLARA COLLEGE, S. J.,

S1XTA CX.VXt.V, CAL.

Condncted by the Father* of the Society of

Jesus*

The FIFTEENTH ANNUAL SESSION of this College will

commence on

Mori <1 ivy, August 3-Stlx, 18G5.

TERMS— Tuition in the Cla-aiealand SrlenllllcDcpart-
]ii"iii; Boarding and Lodging; Washing ana Jicnd-
ln_' cii'ariiek-s wa.ihcl; School .Stationery; Medical
Attendance anil Medicine; fuel, light, baths, etc.,
per Bcsslon of ten mouths S350

For further information and catalogues, apply to the
President of the College, or to Rev. A Muraschi, St. Igna-
tius College, Market .street, San Francisco.

avll REV. a.. MASNATA, S. J., President.

Machinists and Foundries.

GEOItGE T. PRACY,
MACHINE W O R K S,

Noa. 1U9 and 111 Fremont street, near corner of Mission,

OPPOSITE MECHANICS' MILL,

SAN FRANCISCO.

STEAM ENGINE, FLOUR AND SAW AIII^

And Quartz Machinery, Printing Presses,

DSp-SpccIal attention paid to Repairing..*

qy-3

UNION IRON WORKS,

Sacramento.

WILLIAMS, HEILBRON & CO.,

HANOTACTUEERS OF

STEAM ENGINES, BOILERS,
And all kinds of Mining Machinery.

Also, Hay and Wine Presses made and repaired

with neatness, durability and dispatch.

Dunbar'* Patent Self- Adjusting: Steam Piston

PACKING, for new and old I'.vliiiders, manufactured

tu order.

Front Street, between X and O streets,

Hvll Sacramento City.

JOHN LOCHHEAD'S

STEAM ENGINE WORKS,
Heulc Street, hear Mission Street,

SAN FRANCISCO.

Steam Engines of every description built to order— Marin
Stationary, or Locomotive.

Hoisting and Pompinjj Eng-lncs,

Fortahlo Enc/ines or all Fines; Donkey Pumps, Etc.
25v9q JOUN LOOHUEAJD, Practical Engiueerl

THE PACIFIC IRON "WORKS,

First «fc Fremont Sts., between Mission «fe Howard, ©an Francisco.

The proprietors of the above Works Invite the attention of all parties interested lo their greatly Improved and une-
qtuilcd facilities for manufacturing Steam Engines and Boilers, both Marine and Stationary, of any required size and
pattern, Quartz Mills, Amalgamating, 1'umpinga.ud Hoisting Machinery of the most approved construction. Flour, Saw,
and Sugar Mills, Water Wheels, Ac., Ac Our pattern list is most complete and extensive, embracing the late lmprovo-
DiODta in all classes of machinery adapted to use ou this coast. We would call especial attention to the fact that we have
secured the exclusive right of manufacture for the Pacific Coast of the celebrated Groeno Engine, conceded to bo the
most economical and perfect working Engine now in use. We are also exclusive manufacturers of the celebrated

Bryan Battery, Varney's Amalcamators and Separator*, Kyerson's Superheated Steam Amal-
gamators aud Rotary Crushers, Stone Breakers, «fec. Orders respectfully Solicited.

GODDAKD «fc COMPANY.

Vulcan Iron Works Company

[ESTABLISHED 1850.]
First, Natoma and Fremont Streets.

Steam Engine and Locomotive

BUILDERS,

Boiler Makers, and Workers in Sheet Iran, Brass and Copper.

These Works have lately been Increased by the addition o
newshopson Fremont Street, doubling the capacity of the
original establishment. Tbci-r facilities lor turning out ma-
chinery promptly and efficiently, are now unequnledin the
State. Their Boiler Works have also been enlarged corres-
pondingly.

The Company are prepared to execute orders for all
classes of Machinery and Boiler Work, such as
Milling, Steamship, aud Steamboat Machinery,
Railroad Machinery, Flouring Mills,

Locomotives, Quartz .Mills,

Car Trucks, Sugar Mills,

Car Wheels, Saw Mills,

Housings and Irons; and
Manufacturing Machinery of Every Kind.

Sole Manufacturers of

HEPBURN A PETERSON'S REDUCING PAN AND AMAL.
(iA.MATOR

HEATH'S AMALGAMATOR;

HESSE &. MOORE'S IMPROVED HOWELL QUARTZ

CRUSHER;
BAUX & CUIOJVS AMALGAMATOR AND SEPARATOR;
FAUCHERV'S L't/AKTZ i : Hi N J Mill AND WATER WHEEL"
JONVAL'S IMl'KUVEH WATER WHEEL;
LEFFEL'S AMERICAN DOUBLE TURBINE WrATER

WHEELS-
STEVEN'S PISTON PACKING RINGS.

They have also a lame assortment of Patterns for Pump-
ing aud Hoisting Machinery, Gearing, Pullies, Wratcr Mill
Irons, Hydraulic and Screw Presses, Retorts, Furnaces,
Grate Bars, llou-e Fronts, Ornamental Fence Posts and
Paling, Stove Ranges, etc., etc.

Quarts Stampers, Shoes and Itles, of the best
HXard iron, Quartz Screens of ILussia

Iron Punched to Order. 27

Miners' Foundry

MACHINE WORKS,

First St., between Howard and Folsom Streets,

SAN FRANCISCO. '

EVERT description of Iron and Brass Machinery, the
best anil most ECONOMICAL-, manufactured in the
State of California, will he furnished with dispatch at the
MINERS' FOUNDRY AND MACHINE WORKS, such as

Steam Engines and Boilers, Flour, Saw and Quartz Mills,

Machinery, Mining Pumps, Amalgamators,

Retorts, Etc., Etc.

Particular attention will be given to the manufacture of
Machinery In Sections designed for places of qui! cult ac-
cess. Various models of Quartz Crushers, Amalgamators
and Water Wheels— some in operation and on exhibition.

V Panics desiring to test then- ores practically, in small
uautitics, will be afforded ample facilities, puke of cost.

All parties desiring accurate and highly finished drawings
and superior Machinery, at most reasonable rales, are cor-
dially invited to call before contracting elsewhere.

ROWLAND, ANGEL & KING.

LEWIS COFFEY.

J. S . EISDON

LEWIS COFFEY & RISDON,

Steam Boiler & Sheet Iron "Works.

THE only exclusively Boiler Making establishment on the
Pacific Coast owned and conducted by Practical Boiler
Makers. All orders lor New Work and the repairing of Old
Work, executed as ordered, and wa named as to quality.

ol.l Stand, corHcr of push and Market streets, opposite
Oriental Ilolcl, San Francisco.

H.J. BOOTH. GEO. W. FRESCOTT. I M.SCOTT.

UNION IRON WORKS!

Corner First and Mission streets,

SAN FRANCISCO.

ESTABLISHED I1V 1@^0.

HATING INCREASED OUR FACILITIES IN EVERY
Department, we are now prepared at the shortest
notice and at the most reasonable rates, to furnish all kinds
and description of Machinery, including steam Engines.
Quartz Mills, Mining Pumps of all kinds, Hoisting Gear, Gas
Work, Laundry Machinery, Architectural aud Ornamental
Castings, Sugar Mills, Saw and Flour Mills, Water Wheelsol
all kinds. Hydraulic, Hay, Rag, Screw and Drop Presses,
Coining Machinery, Pile Drivers, Bark and Malt Mills, and
all kinds of Castiugs.

Engines.

Marine Engines. Oscillating and Beam; Stern and Side
Wheel Boats, Locomotives, stationary Engines, Horizontal,
Upright, Oscillating and Beam, from six to liftv inches
diameier. Also, Scott and Eekari's Adiustabic Cut-oil" Regu-
lator—best in use; W. R. Eckait's Halancc Valve for Sta-
tionary Engines; Woodward's Patent Steam Pump and Fire
Engine.

Boilers.

Locomotive, Flue, Tubular, Upright, Cylinder and Cornish.
and every variety of Boiler Work. All sizes of tubes aud
pipes for pumps.

Amalgamating Machinery.

Wheeler A Randall's improved Tract ory Curve Pan,
Zcnas Wheeler's improved ilat bottom pan, Beldiu's pan,
Veaich's tubs, Prater's concentrators, Waklee 'spans, Beers'
pan, German Batrels, Arastra Gearing, Chile Mills. Set-
tlers of all descriptions, Retorts of all .sizes and shapes, for
Silver and Gold, Portable Stamp .Mills, Straight Batter-
ies, for wood or iron liumes, Dry Crushing Batteries, or
machines with the latest improvements, every variety of
Stamps, Mortars, Cams, Pans and Tubs.

BLAKE'S PATENT QUARTZ CRUSHERS, of all sizes.

Oil Boring Tools and Machinery,

Of the latest and most approved construction, made from
drawings lately made by Prof. Biake at the oil wells in
Pennsylvania.

We have the facilities for working gold and silver quartz
and other ores, to test their value, by the hundred weight
or ton.

Russia Iron Screens, of all degrees of fineness and of ali
qualities of iron:

Ati work done in the best manner at the lowest cash
prices.

21Y10 Iff. «J. BOOTH <fe CO.

PALMER, KNOX & CO.,

Golden State Iron Works,

Son. 10, 81, Stt and SS Ftr-t Street,
SAK FRANCISCO.

XAJTOTACTURK ALL KINPS OF

MACHINERY,

STEAM ENGINES AND QUARTZ Mills
DUNBAR'S IMPROVED

Self-^djuetlrifi? Piston Paoltiiigj,

Requires no springs or screws; Is always steam tight;

without excessive Mellon, and nevur

gets slack or leaky.

WHEELER A RANDALL'S

NEW 6RI\'D£R AXD AMALOAMATOB,

HEPBURN A PETERSON'S

AMALOAMATOB AAD SEP ABATOR,

Tyler's Improved Water "Wlieel,

Giving the greatest power, at lower cost, than any

Wheel in use. There are over 1,500 running,

giving universal satisfaction.

KAOX'8 AMALOAMATOBS,

WITH PALMER'S PATENT STEAM CHEST,

Superior (or working either Gold or Silver Ores.

Genuine White Iron Stump Shoes and Die*

Having been engaged for the past eight years In quartz
mining, and being conversant with all the improvements,
either in Mining or .Milling, wo are prepared to furnish, at
the shortest notice, the most perfect machinery for reduc-
ing oreB, or saving either gold or silver. 13vlijqy-tf

FULTON

Foundry and Iron Works.

HINCKLEY & CO.,

MANUFACTURERS OF

STEA.1\E ENGINES,
Quartz, Flour and ©aw Mills,

Moore's Grinder and Amalgamator, Mlnlne
Pumps, Amalgamators, and all kinds or

Machinery.

Nos. 45, 47 A.id 49 First street, between Market and Mis-
sion street, San Francisco. 3-qy

SAW FKANCISCO

Foundry and Machine Works,

N. E. Cor. Fremont and Mission streets,

Manufacturers of

Marine and Stationery Engines^

Quartz Machinery, Saw, Flour and Sugar Mills, Mining

Pumps, Hoisting Gear, Agricultural Implements, etc.

—ALSO—

Wine, Cider, Cotton and Tobacco Presses

of the latest Improved Patterns.
Brodie's Improved Patent WIND BLAST SEPARATOR,
for Dry Crushing; Salmon's Patent Amalgamator and
Separator; Wheeler & Randall's New Grinder and
Separator; Baux & Guiod's Amalgamator and
Separator ; W. W. Tupper's Patent Sectional
Grate Bar; Coal Oil Well Boring Ma-
chinery complete, on hand.

STEAM ENGINES AND BOILERS,

Of all sizes, constantly on hand; Quartz Mill Shoes and

Dies warranted to be made of the best while Iron.

MACHINERY, OP ALL, INSCRIPTIONS,

Bought, sold, or exchanged. Bolt Cutting and Castings, a
the lowest market rates.

6vll-ly DEVOE, BINSMOBE «fc CO.

JOHN !'- GALLAGUKR.

JOSEPH WEED.

GALLAGHER & WEED,
BRASS AND BELL FOUNDRY

-A-ii«I Lock Factory.

ALL KINDS OF BRASS AND COMPOSITION CASTINGS

AND FINISHING HONK WITH NEAT-
NESS AND DISPATCH.

CHURCH AND STEAMBOAT BELLS, OF ALL SIZES,
made to order. Engineers' Gongs made and hung in
the best manlier. Bank, Vault, Store and Prison Locks;
also Brass Padlocks and Shop Locks of various patterns, on
hand and made to order.

B3r Particular attention given to casting Rudder Braces
and Ship Work in general.

fi3T-All .lolis promptly attended to. Prices moderate.-©!!

No. 125 First street, opposite Minna, next doOr to Pacilic
Foundry. J3tf

[Removed from Oregon street, between Front and Davis

PORTLAND BOILER "WORKS.

JWOYJVIHAJV & AITKEN,
BOILER, MAKERS AND SHEET IRON WORKERS.

N. B.— All kinds of Boiler and Sheet Iron Work executed
at the shortest notice, and on the most reasonable terms.

Mission street, between Bcalc and Fremont sU-cets. Sa
Francisco. qy29-t

Noyelty Iron Works,

Steam, f^uglne, 3E5oilex* and
Maeliiiie Shops.

hand and Made to Order. Quartz, Saw and Flour Slllla,
and ull other kinds of Machinery, made to order, bought,
sold or exchanged.

Reynolds' Variable Ctct-Off Saves from. 35
to 60 per cent, of fuel.

WTNANS' ANTI-INCRUSTATION POWDER for Steam
Boilers, a. SV RE REMEDY. Send for a Circular.

IE. T. STEEN.

lOS, 107 and lOO Fremont st.» cor of Mission

SAN FRANCISCO 21v9tfa

JAMES MACKEN,
COPPERSMITH,

No. 226 Freniont St., net. Tfoward «.fc Folsom,

All kinds of COPPER WORK done to order in the best
manner. Particular attention paid to Steamboat, Sugar
House and Distillery work.

To Printers.

We have for sale, at abargain, a Second-hand Half-Medi-
um (largest size), RuggleV Engine Job-Printing Press, of
most approved pattern. It is in excellent condition, and
warranted to work as good as new. Apply soon, at the

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was recently extracted from sixty-five tons of
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OF THE CITY AND COUNTY
of San Francfsco, State of California. In the matter of
the Estate of ALVA L, STILES, decea:-cd. Order to show
cause why order of sale of real estate should not be made.

It appearing to the said Court, by the petition heretofore
presented and filed by John M. Stiles, tin: Administrator of
the estate of Alva L. Stiles, deceased, praying for an order
of sale of real estate, that it is necessary to sell the whole, or
some portion of the real estate of said deceased, to pay the
debts, expenses and charges of administration that have
already accrued, and lh°. debts, expmses and charges of
administration that will or muy accrue during the admin-
istration of said estate.

It is therefore ordered bv the said Court-, that all persons
interested in the estate o!" said deceased, apuear before the
SHicl Probate Court on WEDNESDAY, the fourteenth day of
February, A. D. 1866. at eleven o'clock in the forenoon of
said day, at the Court Room of said Probate Court, at the
City Hall, In said City and County, then and there to
show cause why an order should not be granted to the said
Administrator to sell so much of the real estate of the said
deceased, as shall be necessary for the purposes above-
mentioned: And that a copy of this order be published at
least four successive weeks in the Mining and Scientific
Press, a newspaper printed and published in said City and
County,

M, C. BLAKE, Probate Judge.

Dated January 11th, 1SGC.

Office of the County Clerk of the City and County of San
Francisco— I, Win. Loewy, County Clerk of the City and
County of San Francisco, State of California, andex-officio
Clerk of the Probate Court In and for said City and County,
do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct
copy of an order duly made and entered upon the minutes
of said Probate Court.

Witness my band and the seal of said Probate Court, this
eleventh dav of January, A. D. 1S66.
( U. S. Int. Rev. Stamp, 5 cts, 1 WM. LOEWY, Clerk.
( cancelled. [Seal.] J

By A. J. Jeghkrs, Deputy Clerk.
Thos. B. Bishop, Attorney. 2vl2-4w

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF THE CITY AND COUNTY
of San Francisco, State of California. In 'he matter of
the Estate of SAMUEL L. DENNISON, deceased. Order
to show cause why Order of Sale of Real Estate should not
be made.

It appearing to the said Court, by the petition heretofore
presented and filed by C. E. Mc.Near and Patrick Scully,
who arc creditors ol said Estate of Samuel u Dennison,
deceased, praying for an order of Sale of real estate, that it
is necessary to sell the whole, or some portion of the real
estate of said deceased, to pay the debts outstanding against
said deceased, the debts expenses, and charges of adminis-
tration that have already accrued, and the debts, expenses,
and charges, of administration that will or may accrue dur-
inn the administration of said estate.

It Is therefore ordered by the said Cnurt, that all persons
Interested in the estate of said deceased, appear before
the said Probate Court on WEDNESDAY, the fourteenth
day of February, A. D. IStili, at eleven o'clock In the fore-
noon of said day, at the Court Rcom of said Probate Court,
at the City Hail, in said City and County, then and there
to show cause why an order should not be granted to the
said petitioners, authorizing and requiring the Administra-
trix oi said estate to sell so much ol the ical estate of the
said deceased, as shall be necessary for the pui poses above-
mentioned: And that a cony of this order be published at
least four successive weeks in the. Minli.g and Scientific
Press, a newspaper printed and published In said City and
County, and Mint a citation issue to Maria J. Dennison, the
Administratrix of said estate, and be served upon her at
least four weeks prior to the time above-mentioned for
said hearing.

M. C. BLAKE, Probate Judge.

Dated January 11th, 1866.

Office of the County Clerk of the City and County of San
Francisco— I. Win. Loewy. County Clerk, of the City and
Comity of San Francisco' State of California, and ex-orheio
Clerk of the Probate Court in and for said City and County.
do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct
copy of an order duly made and entered upon the minutes
of sold Probate Court.

Witness my hand, and the seal of said Probate Court, this
eleventh dav of January, A. D. 18611.
( U. S. Int. (lev. Stamp, 5 cts, ) WM. LOEWY, Clerk,
j cancelled. |Seal,] )

By A. J. Jh'GHKRS, Deputy Clerk.
Pokier &. Holladav, Attorneys for Petitioners. 2vl2-4w

New Mining Advertisements.

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Agawain Gold and Silver Mining Com-
pany, Union District, Nye County, Nevada.
Notice. — There are delinquent upon the following de-
scribedstock, on account of assessment levied ou the 12th
day of December, 1885, tho several amounts set opposite
the names of the respective shareholders, as follows:

Names. No. Certificate. No. Shares. Amount.

G O Altman 10 8 $ 8 00

C C Hays 11 7 7 00

E G Lamb
John W Stonner
Mills & Evans
Mills. &Evans
Mills & Evans

Jerome Leland 69 10 10 00

Frank Barker fiO 6 6 00

Geo F Stevens 66 6 6 00

A M Comstock 82 60 60 00

A M Comstock 13 25 25 00

And in accordance with law, and an order of the Board
of Trustees, made on the 12th day of December, 1865,
so many shares of each parcel of said stock as may be
necessary, will be sold at public auction, by Messrs. Olney
& Co., at No, 628 Montgomery street, Han "Francisco, Cal.,
on the 27th day of January, 1S66, at the hour of
12 o'clock M. of said day, to pay said delinquent assess-
ment thereon, together with costs of advertising and ex
penses of sale.

G. M, BTJRNHAM, Secretary.
Office, 436 Jackson street. janlS

Blue Ledge Gold and Silver Q,nartz Min-
ing Company, Kelsey Mining District. El Dorado Coun-
ty, California.

Notice.— There are delinquent upon tho following do-
scribed stock, on account of assessmcnflevied on tho 12th
day of December, 1865, the several amounts set opposite
the names of the respective shareholders, as follows ;

Names. No. Certificate. No. Shares. Amount.
Win H Alley bal 2003 2 $ 3 00
Win H Alley bal 2005 2 3 00
L H Allen 2668 10 15 00
L A Bly 1623 5 7 50
Judah Baker, jr 822 10 16 00
Judab Bilker, jr 2674 5 7 50
R G Byxbeo 842 • 10 15 00
RGBvxbeo 8i3 10 15 00
J T Soyd 872 10 15 00
Warner Buck 2625 10 15 00
T L Barker 3043 60 75 00
T L Barker 3044 60 76 00
J C Collins 1688 20 30 00
J C Collins 1700 10 15 00
A E Crane 1720 10 15 00
Hugh Crockard 3032 10 15 00
Hujih Crockard 3034 10 15 00
E M Derby 2731 20 30 00
E M Derbv 2732 10 15 00
E M Derby 2733 10 15 00
K M Derby 2734 . 20 30 00
!". M Derby 2735 20 30 00
F.dw Duckett 1600 10 15 00
W C Font, 3111 10 15 00
JohnJFoy bal 2468 5 7 60
H L Foots bal 1131 5 7 50
Henry I Frey '■ 1394 6 9 00
HM Fortune 3066 20 30 00
W N G Gardner 153S 5 7 60
Jos Godchaux 3053 50 75 00
Win J Gunn 3127 10 15 00
Isaiah Harris 1703 4 6 00
J V Hollinsbead 3055 5 7 60
Daniel Hinckley bal 1957 5 7 50
Daniel Hiucklev bal 2158 6 7 50
John V Hunter bal 1969 4 6 00
EliBlUVBiggius 871 5 7 50
Eiisha Hignins 2006 5 7 60
lie Witt Hulso bal 998 6 7 50
DeWiltHulse bal 1571 6 7 50
De Witt Hulso bal 1661 2 3 00
Elanrlor Heath 1572 10 15 00
Klander Heath 1818 10 15 00
W B Holcombe 3117 60 75 00
Edw Jelling.-* 578 2 3 00
HKiibam 15J2 10 15 00
John W Loker 1820 15 22 50
I Livingston 1678 50 75 00
I Livingston 17-JS 5 7 50
I Livingston 1812 10 15 00
I Livingston 1816 10 15 00
I Livingston 3056 25 37 50
I Livingston 3106 70 105 00
I Livingston 8109 30 46 00
Robert Mills 36S7 10 15 DO
Margaret J McLeod 1404 1 1 50
John Maclenstein 1492 25 37 60
John Martenstein bal 1482 2& ' 3 75
F A Munroe 1954 20 30 00
F A Munroe bal 1912 26 39 00
F A Munroe bal 1920 26 39 00
ES Morrison 3114 50 75 00
John HeMihon 3119 70 105 00
Jas Nelson 1552 30 45 00
Jas Nelson 1648 10 16 00
Jas Nelson 1650 20 30 00
Jas Nelson 1652 20 30 00
Mateo Redulla 2540 2Ji 3 75
Win Rice bal 2911 2»<£ 3 75
Wm Rice bal 2915 5 7 60
A Rosen field 3062 6 7 50
Chas Smith bal 2018 7 10 50
Cb as Smith bal 2 1 75 7 10 50
Ann T Swain 1682 30 45 00
Ann T Swain 3101 5 7 50
Geo E Sherwood 2667 10 15 00
JFStorer 3118 70 105 00
J F stover 3i::o 30 45 00
O B Shaw 1003 2 3 00
Oliver Taylor 1756 5 7 50
Oliver Taylor 3132 10 15 00
T F Tracy bal 1584 5 7 50
Lewis Teese 748 6 7 50
H A Winter 218 5 7 50
Chas L Wiggin 2259 5 7 50
C L Wilson 2427 5 7 50
s H Wetherbee bal 13i9 5 7 50
Abram "Warner 2660 10 15 00
RobtWilsou bal 1478 11 16 50
And in accordance with law, and an order of the Board
of Trustees, made on the 12th day of December, 1865, so
many shares of each parcel of said stock as may be nec-
essary, will be sold by Messrs. Olney & Co., at No, 626
Montgomery street, San Francisco, Cal. , on the 27ih day
of January, 1S66, at the hour of 12 o'clock M. of said day,
to pay said delinquent assessment thereon, together with
costs of advertising and expenses of sale.

J. M. BUFFINGTON, Secretary.
Office, No. 10 Government House, corner Sansome and

Washington streets, San Francisco. jan!3

Belays are Danperona.— Inventors on the Pacific

Co.-.st should bear in mind that by patronizing our Patent
Agency they can sign all necessary papers for securing pa-
tents almost immediately, thereby avoiding ttie tbre
month's delay requisite iu transactimt hjwiness Uirou
Eastern agencies.

Consolidated Silver Hill Mlninc Company—-

Location of Works: Esmeralda District, Nevada.

Notice Is hereby tflven, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 6th day of January,
A. D. 1806, an assessment of two dollars (S2) per share was
levied upon the capital stock of said Company, payable
immediately, in United States gold and silver coin, to the
Secretary, at the office of the Company, Room No. IB Gov-
ernment House, San Francisco, California.

Any slock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 10th day of February, 1866, will be
advertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold on Wednesday, the 21st day
of February, 1866, to pay the delinquent; assessment, togeth-
er with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By order
of the Board of Trustees.

janl3 JOHN J. MACKENZIE, Secretary.

Nevada Gold and Silver Mining Company,

Lander County, Nevada.

Notice. — There are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on the
14th day of December, 1865, the several amounts set op-
posite the names of the respective shareholders, as follows :

Ni^mes. No. Certificate. No. Shares. Amount.

Bradley, HW 71 15 $22 50

Brown, E J 106 15 22 50

Cutter, H V 95 21-6 3 25

Cutter, HF 99 30 46 00

Cutter, H F 116 6 9 00

Chevers, WH 19 15 22 50

Dinklespiel,L 107 7 10 50

Francis, DB 108 6& 8 25

Greene, Samuel H 70 19 28 60

Heath, R W 10 22 33 00

Knox, J W 113 33 19 50

Lander, PC 65 15 22 50

Lander, Araos C 97 20 30 00

Mills, HA 109 4 6 00

McDanieLD 6 1% 11 25

Murphy, David 110 14% 22 00

Upton, M 111 8 12 00

Waterman, T A 33 25 37 60

Waterman, T A 34 25 37 50

Waterman, T A 35 20 30 00

Waterman. T A 36 10 15 00

Waterman, T A 37 6 ' 7 60

Waterman, T A 3S 6 7 50

Waterman, T A 39 6 7 50

Waterman, T A 40 G% 10 00

Williams, J J 69 1% 11 26

And in accordance with law and an ordt=r of the Board
of Trustees, made on the 14th day of December, 1865, so
many shares of each parcel of said stock as may be neces-
sary, will be sold at the office of the Company, by Jones &
Bendixen, Auctioneers, on tho 26th day of January, I860
at the hour of 1 o'clock P. M. of said day, to pay said delin-
quent assessment thereou, together with costs of adver-
tising and expenses of Bale.

N. C. FASSETT, Secretary.

Office, 402 Front street; San Francisco. janl3

Honest Miner Gold and Silver Mining

Company, Lander County, Nevada,

Notice.— There are delinquent upon tho following de-
scribed stock, od account of assessment levied on tho
14th day of December, 1866, the several amounts set
opposite the names of the respective shareholders, as fol-
lows:

Names. No. CertiBcatcs. No. Shares. Amount.

Bertndy.Chas 147 10 $5 00

Brooks, C W, Trustee 214 5 2 60

Cutler, H F 268 70 35 00

Cutter, H F 2S4 8 1 60

Cutter, HF 303 38 19 00

Cutter, H F 318 7 3 50

Chevers, WH 311 2 1 00

Frank, J 312 4)£ 2 25

Greene, S H 40 7 3 60

Howard, H O 209 10 6 00

Lauder, PC 42 6 3 00

Lyle, TB 133 1 3 50

Reed, J L 313 4- 2 00

Tilton, S S 183 10 6 00

Upton, M 314 1 60

Whitlatch, J W 64 6 2 60

Wbitlatch,J W 67 5 2 50

Whitlatch, J W 68 10 6 00

Whitlatch, J W 69 10 5 CO

Whitlatch, J W 109 5 2 60

Whitlatch, J W 242 10 5 00

Wendell, Medora 222 1 50

And in accordance with law, and an order of the Board of
Trustees, made on the 14th day of December, 1865, so many
shares of each parcel of said stock as may be necessary,
will be sold at the office of the Company, by Jones &
Bendixen, auctioneers, on the 26th day of January , 1866,
at the hour ot 1 o'clock P.M. of said day, to pay said
delinquent assessment thereon, together with costs of
advertising and expenses, of sale.

N.C FASSETT, Secretary.

Office, 402 Front street, San Fraucisco. janl3

Joe Lane Gold and Silver Alining Compa-
ny, Lander County , Nevada.

Notice. — There are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed Slock, on account of Assessment levied on the
14th day of December, 1865, the several amounts set
opposite the names of the respective shareholders, as
follows :

Names. No. Certificate. No. Shares. Amount.

Ay res, "WO 152 8 $ 4 00

Aud, B A 159 21) 11-16 14 S3

Bradley, H W 8 6 2 50

Baker, Fred 105 10 5 00

Bakor, Fred 106 10 5 00

Baker, Fred 107 10 6 00

Cutter, HF l-)2 5 2 50

Cutler, HF 158 81 40 50

Carroll, FP 119 90 45 00

Carroll, F P 131 20 13-16 10 40

Greene, SH 7 8 4 00

Heath, RW 151 34 17 00

Harrington, WC 153 2 100

Perloy.D W 86 50 25 00

Statelet", J W 154 8 4 00

And iu accordance with law, and an order of the Board
of Trustees, made on the 14th day of December, 1865, so
many shares of each parcel of said stock as may be neces-
sary, will be sold at the office of the Compmiy. by Jones &
Bendixen, auctioneers, on the 26th day of January, 1866,
at the hour of 1% o'clock P. M. of said day, to pay said
delinquent assessment thereon, together with costs of
advertising and expenses of sale.

N. C. FASSETT, Secretary.
Office, 402 Front street, San Francisco, Cal. janlS

Mining Notices— Continued.

JVeto -Mining Advertisements to be found under another heading.

Notice.— Tho Annual Meeting of the stockholders of
theAGAAVAM GOLD AND SILVER MINING COMPANY,
for the election of Trustees, and transaction of such busi-
ness as may come before them, will be held at the office
of tho Company, 436 Jackson street, San Francisco, on
Saturday, the 13th day of January, 1S66, at 12 o'clock m.

decl6 G.M. BURNHAM, Secretary.

Animal Silver Mining Coutpany— Location or

Mines: Ventanas, Durango, Mexico.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said company, held on the 30th day of December,
1865, an assessment of forty (-10) cents per share was levied
upon the capital stock of said Company, payable imme-
diately, In Dnlted States gold and silver coin, to the Secre-
tary, pro tem., Thomas Hill, at his office, No. 622Mohtgora
ery street, San Francisco.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 3d day of February, 1866, will be
advertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold on Monday, the 13th day
of February. 1306, to pay the delinquent assessment, to-
gether, with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By
order of the Board of Trustees. ,

THOMAS HILL, Secretary Pro tern,

Office, 622 Montgomery street, San Francisco, Cal. de30

Bine Ledge Gold and Silver Mining Company,

Lander County, Nevada.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board cf
Trustees of said Company, held on, the 2d day of Jan-
uary, 1866, an assessment of one dollar ($0 per share
was levied upon the capital stock of said Company, pay-
able immediately, iu United States gold and and silver coin,
to the Secretary.

Any stock upon whichsaldassessmcntshall remain unpaid
on Saturday, the 3d day of February, 1866, will be adver-
tised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment shall
be made before, will bo sold on Monday, the 19th day of
February, 1866, to pay the delinquent assessment, together
with costs of advertising and expenses of the sale. By
order of tho Board of Trustees.

N. C. FASSETT, Secretary.

Office, 402 Front street, San Francisco. jan6

Bunker Hill Quartz Alining Company,

Amador County, California.

Notice. — There are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment lovied on the 27th
day of November, 1865, the several amounts set opposite
the names of the respective shareholders, as follows;

Names. No. Certificate. No. Shares. Amount,

Samuel Carr 60 10 $ 50 00

Samuel Carr 61 23>£ 11G §§%

Aud in accordance with law, and an order of the Board of
Trustees , made on the 27th day of November, 1865, so many
Bhares of each parcel of said stock as mav be necos>
sary, will be sold at public auction, by John Middleton
& Son, San Francisco, on the 20lh day of January, 1866,
at tho hour of 11 o'clock A. M. of said day, to pay said
delinquent assessment thereon, together with costs of ad-
vertising and expenses of sale.

WALES L. PALMER, Secretary.

Office, 19 First street, San Francisco. janG

Chicago Gold and Silver Mining Company,

Lander County, Nevada.

Notick.— Thero are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment lovied on the
25th day of November, 1865, Ihe several amounts set oppo-
site the names of the respective shareholders, as follows:

Names. No. Certificates. No. Shares. Amount

Bradlev, H W 18 16 $32 00

Bradlev.H W 51 6 12 00

Cutter, H F 78 14 25 00

Chevers, W H 25 11 22 00

Iirinkhouse, J A 76 8 16 0(4

DinktaapMvL 27 6 10 00

Francis, DB IS 10 20 00

Gayle, A B 74 17 34 UO

Barker, W B C 35 6 10 00

Heath, K W 17 16 3:1 00

Knox, J W 67 11 22 00

Leppieu, Fred 16 6 10 00

Turner, Anun K 26 5 10 00

Wight man, Joo 21 11 22 00

Wbil)utcli,J W 68 10 20 00

Whitlatch, J W 69 10 20 00

Whitlatch, J W 60 10 20 00

Whitlatch, J W 61 13 26 00

Williams, J J 64 6 10 00

And in accordance with law, and an order of the Board
of Trustees, made on tho 25th ekiy of November, 1S65, so
many shares of each parcel of said stock as may be. neces-
sary, will be sold at the office of the Company, 402 Front
street, by Jones & Bendixen, Auctioneers, on the 15th
day of January, 1866, at the hour of 1 o'clock P. M. of
said day, to pay said delinquent assessment thereou, to-
gether with costs of advertising and expenses of sale.
N. C. FASSETT, Secretary.

Office, 402 Front street, San Francisco, Cal. dec30

Postponements. — We would again call the
attention of Secretaries to a certain poiot of
the mining law, too comraouly overlooked, viz :
The requirement that all postponements must
be added previous to the expiration of the
regular publication of assessment or sab
notices.

Volume Twelfth. — Tho Mining and ScrENTiFio Pkess,
with its lust issue, commenced its twelfth volume. Since
Dewey & Co. have " held the ribbons " its uait has been
rapia toward a perfect journal. Its appearance evidences
its prosperity, but doubtless, like some of the rest of us,
it can staud increased encouragement. Letsuch be given,
and. onr word for it, volume thirteen will acknowledge
receipt. — [Golden Era.

Subscribe for it.— The large, illustrated sixty-four col-
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®&e pining and £rientifir; gxm.

'49

Diana Gold und Nllver Mining Compuy, I.itn.

amy, Meradm.

Notice U hereby given, that ata meeting of the Board of
Trustee* of aald Company, held on the list day of Decern*
ber, lWft, aniue«i5Uieiit of (en dollars (flO) per share *«»
.11 ihe capital »tock of «ald Company, payable
Immediately, in United Btatai gold and «Jlver coin, u> the
Secretary, iM Prontatraet. Ban Francnrco.

.mi. v. lit upon which Mid auMsameut shall remain un-

re Saturday i Uu >Hli *ay of January. 1866, win
nthatdaj aa delinquent, and uni«« pay-

d] be made tieforr, wJll (w -.old an Tue**J«y, the rilli
day of February, 13W. to pay the delinquent aaMAsment,

■ \. tin eoatt "f advertlalm and aspen*

The Mid aa*ea«meiit being levied to pay on* balances of In-
debted new for Imp < ently madu al the mine.
By dldaroflba Board of Truateea-

N. 0. FASSETT, Secretary.
Office, *W Front street. Ban Kranolaca. ducH

Grvut Wott-rn Tunnel und Mlnltic Company,

Aurora, Slate of Nevada.

labarebj (Ivoo.tbat at a meeting of the Board of
. held on the 2SlbdayofDec«mbeE
1605, an awcMiiient ol bin [UT)CCl.ni per aharc wt

u >rtock of iald Company, payable Imme-
diately, in United Slate* gold coin, to the Secretary'.
Any ttticK upon which said a*se»mient shall rtuuun un

paid on Saturday, the Wth day of January, i*w, win be
advertised on (hot day aadoUnqneS^ und unlusa payment
ahaii be made before, will be uld on Saturday, the [Oth
day of February, 18<W. to pay the delinquent assessment,
together with coau of advertising and expenses of the
tale. By order of the Board of Trustee*. .

JOS. C. FORD, Secretary.
Office, No. 21 Exchange Building, corner Washington and
Montgomery iireeta, San Pranelaco, deeso

Ovonce <\Vu»blui:(<>n Gold und Silver Mining
Oompany, Bllver Mountain District, Alpine County, Cal.
an m No, 9-

Notice la hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trtuteeaol paid company, held on the2tiihday of December,
lSfifi, anasaeasment of one dollar ($1) per share was levied
ujjuii the capital stock of said company, payable Immedi-
ately. In Dhlled Statoa gold and silver coin, to the Secre-
tary, at the office of the Company, only.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 270l day of January, 1866. will be ad-

thutday ftstlellnmicnt, and unless payment shall

be made before, will be sold on Tuesday, the 13th day of
February, 1*66, to pay the delinquent assessment, together
wilh costs n( advertising and expense* of uiuo. By order
of the Board of Trustees.

W. D. ROOT, Secretary.

Office, 333 Montgomery street. San Francisco. de80

ITurnet Gold und Sliver Mlnlus* Cumpuny, Lao-

der County, Nevada,

Notice 1h hereby given, that at a meetlngof the Board of
Tn.niei-n id' said company, held on tho2lst day of Decem-
ber, 1HK5, an assessment of one dollur <$1) perBliarewas
levied upon the capital stock of said Company, payable
Immediately, in United States gold and silver coin, to the
Secretary. 4H2 Front street.

Any.Htocltuin.ii which said assessment shall remain un-
pald before Saturday, the 20th day of January, I860, will
be advertised as delinquent, and unless payment shall
bo mode before, -will be sold on Tuesday, the 6th day of
February, 1808, to pay the delinquent assessment, together
with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By order
of the Board of Trustees.

N. C. FASSETT, Secretary,

Office, 402 Front street, San Francisco. dec23

UmiNcoin Cupper Mining Company, Low Divide

District, Del Norte county, California.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 21st day of December,
1865, an assessment of fifteen cents per share was levied
upon flic capital stock of said Company, payable imme-
diately, In United States gold and silver coin, to the Secre-
tary.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 20th day of January, 1866, will be ad-
vertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold on Saturday, the 3d
day of February, 1866, to pay the delinquent assessment,
together with costs of advertising and expenses of sale.
By order of Ilia Board of Trustees.

W. L. GETCHELL, Secretary.

Office, No. 19 First street, San Francisco, Cal. dc23

Ji-M'rii Gold ami Silver Mining Company,
Gold Hill District, Storey County, Nevada.
Noticb.— There aro delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on the
4th day of December, 1865, the several amounts set op-
posite tho uames of tho respective shareholders, as fol-
lows:

Names. No. Certificate. No. Shares. Amount.

George E Wlllott 3 20 $20 00

AMComstock 10 80 80 On

Qbbrgo E Willott 31 '10 20 00

Wm H Bovee 82 40 40 00

James G Coopor 84 5 6 00

20 20 00

20 20 00

60 00 00

38 SS 00

8 8 00

20 20 00

20 20 00

19 19 00
10 10 00
30 30 00
16 16 00
40 40 00
40 40 00

20 20 00
4 4 00
8 8 00

51 ii 51 50

A K McNear not fsssued 70 70 00

Aud in accordance with law, and an order of tho
Board of Trustees, made on the 4th duy of December,
1865, so many shares of each parcel of said stock as may
bo necessary will be sold at public auction, at the sales-
room of Maurice Dorc k Co., No. 327 Montgomery street,
San Francisco, Cal., on the 20th day of January, 1866, at
tho hour of 12 o'clock M. of said day, to pay said delin-
quent assessment thereon, together with costs of adver-
tising and expenses of sale.

jatiO G. M. BURNHAM, Sec'y pro tern.

S It HlllTiS

88

S R Han-is

89

Win H Buvoe

102

J I'nlkT

108

Thomis Tliwitites

117

K M Vnn Boca

127

Jacob lluldy

139

.l.i !i; ■- G Coopor

143

G M Bilrnhiim

145

J SI Lord

j 140

Wm H Rovco

151

JtioiCH Wright

152

James Wright

153

Janii'S Wright

154

C E McNVar

150

C E McNCilr

157

K.lv.hi Tyler

158

OVE XJBW YORK AGEXCY.

Mr. Gko. M Nkwtom is our authorized agent in New York
City, aud will receive advertisements and subscriptions for
the Mining and Scientific Pkkss at regular rates. Sample
copies of our weekly and monthly Issues can be procured
by calling upon him, at the office of the *l Stockholder,"
No. 7£ William Htrcttt.

Kentucky Copper M Inline Company, Mme Fe-
lix District, north of Copperopolla, CaUvetas County,
California.

hereby given, that at a meetlngof the Board ol
-, h- id un Un- jutb day of Decem-
ber, I8ti6, an .-. iment »f one dollar per share was levied

upon the i': i -aid Company, payable on tho

2l«tday of December, IWS, In United States gold and ill*
v.r colli, tO the Secretary, 644 Washington street, San Fran-
cisco, Cal.

Any Btooft upon whlen said ■MfttHTlftnt ntmll remain

unpaid on Saturday, ihe 20th day of January, 1666, will be

i on that day aa delinquent, ali>l unless payment

shall bo mad* before will be sold on Wednesday a the 7tb
.[ lj ..[ February, i^;'>. to pay taodeltaQui at useasment, to-
ft Ibtr with eoataof adwnislng and expenses of sale. By
order of the Board of Tmstoot,

J. A. BAUER. Seeretary.
Ofnce, Hi* Washinrtoii street, Sun KruncUco, Cal.
_^

Ladj' Frunklin Uold and Silver Mining
Company, Silver Uountaln District, Alpine County, fjbl<

NoiiiK.— Tbore are il'liuquent upoo the following de-
sert boil Stock , on ;,. ■ ■■ ,n i ■■: ■ .- imtit U'viett OD tho 7 ill

day of December, 1866, the several amount* set opposite
the. names of tho respective shareholders, as follows;

Names", No, Certificate, No. Shares. Amount.

Wm Kido unissued 7 $ 3 60

J< liii Q MeCaolay unissued 12 0 00

C Larson unissued 70,^ 36 25

Andrew Wlllett 42, 43 9 4 6l>

C s Pea* 47 1%, 3 75

70

Wm Murcer 67, 63, 59, 00, (11, 03
64,05

PhllflpWoiho 142

John v Davis 148, 161

Join, Banqnett 170

GtOIXO Day 171

A II Powers 174

W X Ue 200

H JTIIdon 212

Mrs P J Conch 216

Frank Babel 218

K J Bacon 231

Frank Heitchman 235

James Wilson 230

Sarth M Davis 240

Daniel Duvidsoo 244

And in accordanco wilh law, and an order of the Board
of Trusteed, made on tho 7th day of December, 1865, so
many shares of each parcel of said stock as may bo neces-
sary, will be sold at public auction, by Olncy & Co., at tbo
office of the Company, No. 305 Montgomery street, San Fran ;
Cisco, Cal., on the 20th day of January 1866, at tho hour of
1 o'clock P. SI. of said day, to pay said delinquent assess-
ment thereon, together wilh costs of advertising and ex-
penses of sale,

J. S. LUTY, Secretary,

Office, 305 5[ontgomery street, San Francisco, jan6

35 00

6 2 60

11 5 50

10 6 00

6 2 60

10 6 00

6 2 61)

5 2 60

5 2 60
2 1 00

10 6 00

6 2 50
5 2 50

15 7 50

5 2 50

Lady of the Luke Gold, and Silver Mining

Company, San Francisco District) Mohave Counly, Ari-
zona Territory.

Notice.— There aro delinquent upon tho following do-
scribed stock, on accountof assessment levied on the 30th
day of November, 1865, the several amounts set opposite
the names of tho respeotivo shareholders, as follows:

Names, No. Certificates. No. Shares. Amount.

A W Webb 49 10 $ 2 60

AW Webb 87 65 16 25

AW Webb 88 35 8 75

William Packard 113 261 65 25

And in accordance with law and an order or the Board
of Trustees, made on the 30th day of November, 1S65, so
many shares of each parcel of said stock as may he neces-
sary, will be sold nt public auction, at the Office of tho
Companvj San Francisco, Cal., ou the 15th day of January,
1866, nt the hour of 12 o'clock M. of said day, to pay Baid
delinquent assessment thereon, together with costs of ad-
vertising and expenses of sale.

WM. HOLLI8, Secretary.

Office, 302 Montgomery street, Room No. 2, 3d Floor.

dccSO

Lcland Gold and Silver Mining Company,

San Francisco District, Mohave County, Arizona Terri-
tory.

Notice. — There are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on the
30th day of November, 1865, the several amounts set oppo-
site the names ol" tho respective shareholders, as follows:
Names. No. Certificate. No. Shares. Amount.

William Packard 50 60 S12 50

William Packard 52 50 12 50

William P.tckard 58 50 12 50

William Packard 88 lO - 25 00

William Packard 103 11 2 75

And In accordance with law aud an order of the Board
of Trustees, made on the 30lh day of November, 1865, so
many shares of each parcel of said slock as may be
necessary, will be sold at public auction, at the office
of tho Company, San Francisco, Cal., on the 15th day of
January, 1866, at tho hour of 12 o'clock M. of said day,
to pay said delinquent assessment thereon, together with
costs of advertising and expenses of sale.

WM. EOLLIS, Secretary.
Office, Room No. 2, 3d Floor, 302 Montgomery street,
San Francisco, Cal. dcc30

Owen's Klver Cannl Company, Tulare County,

California.

Notice Is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 4th day of Janu-
ary, 1806, an assessment of forty (40) cents per share was
levied upon the assessable stook of said Company, payable
on thcSlhday of January, 1866, hi United states gold and
silver coin, to the Secretary.

Aw stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 3d day of February, 1866, will bo
advertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will bo sold on Monday, the 19th day
of February, 1866, to pay the delinquent assessment, to-
gether with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By
order of tho Board of Trustees.

T. L. BIBBINS, Secretary.

Office, 618 Merchant street, San Francisco, Cal. jan6

Postponement* and Alterations.— Secretaries are
requested to give notice of postponements, or alterations
which they may desire made in their advertisements at
their earliest convenience. Now advertisements should be
sent in as early as possible.

Elkctrotypk Cuts, Engravings, Etc.— Our Job Printing
Offico is abundantly supplied with elegant engravings, or-
naments, and other embelishments to suit the various
branches of industry in this State.

Oxford Beta Tunnel und M lulng Company, Es-
meralda District and County, Staie of Nevada.
Kotice ll DOfreby given, that nt a meetlngof the Board of
TrUBteesofaaid Company , held OD ihe 2lnt day of December,
1965, an oj«e*w.ment of fifty (901 cents per share was levied
eapltat stock of said Company, payable on tho
Mld22d day of December. 1886, In United States gold and
silver coin, to the Secretary, or to the Superintendent nt
the mine.

Any stock upon which said nnscssmcnt shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 27th day of January. 1*1"., will be ad-
vertised on that day as delinquent, and union payment
shall bo made before, will be sold on Wednesday, the lllh
dayol February, 1S66, to pay the delinquent aSfWMim ■■■«.. to

getbex " ith costs of advertising and expenses of suie. By

order of the Board of Trustee*.

CEO. n. PECK, Secretary.
Office, corner Broadway and Sansomu streets, Ban Fran-
tsco. decao

Paragon Petroleum company.— Location

of Works: Mattole District, Humboldt County, California.

NoncK. — There aro delinquent upon the following de-
scribed slock, on account of assessment levied on the 4th
<i.\y of Dneemter, i860, the several amounts n-t opposite
the numes of the respective shareholders, as follows:

Names. No. Certificates. No. Shares. Amount.

J W J Plersna 33 25 $0 25

ttiilunuinder Gold and Sliver Mining: Compa-
ny, MillV.Llky District, Calaveras County. California.
Notice Is hereby given, that at a meeting of tho Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 28ih day of Decem-
ber. 1»65, an assessment of twenty 0QQ cents per share was
Levied upon each and every share of tho capital stock of
said company, payable on Friday, the 29th day of-Deoem/
ber, 18(15. In United States gold or silver coin, to the Sec-
rotary, 121 front street. Ban Francisco, Cal.

Any Htoei; upnii which said assessment shall remain on*
paid on Saturday, the -Tib day of January, 1866, will
be advertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold on Saturday, tbo 10th day
of February, I860, to pay tho delinquent assessment, to-
gether with costs of advertising «"d expenses of sule. By
order of tho Board of Trustees.

v. D. CALLAOHER, Secretary.
Ofdce, No. 36 Metropolitan Block, San Francisco. Cali-
fornia. decSQ

.1 w .1 1 lereon
J F Piukiiaiu
J F Pmkham

J F Pink ham
J K Pjukliam
J F I'iiikhuin

34
24
25
26
27
28

25

20
20

A H Bewley aggregate 23

E G Brown 21

R G Brown 30

R G Brown 31

R 0 RroWD 82

R C Allien 35

R C aldeo 36

R C Alden 37

J H Earlo aggregate 38

.1 11 Kuril! aggregate 39

J H Earle aggregate 40

J H Kurle aggregate -11

J H Earle agprfgato 42

J H Earle aggregate 43

J il Earle aggregate 44

J H Earle aggregate 45

J H Eitrle aggrogate 46

J H Earlo aggregate 47

FE Moore aggregate 61

E D Waters, Jr 63

A T Dewey aggregate 65

W B Ewer 66

W B Ewer aggregate 67

J F Croflsctt 77

J J Mills aggregate 80

A Biker 81

W B l.ako aggregate 85

J P Cogswell 88

Samuel S Field 100

Samuel S Field 101

J V P Matbias 103

JVPM.iiluas 104.

J V P Matbias 105

And in accordance with law, and an order of the Board of
Trustees, made on tho 4ih day of December, 1865, so many
shares of each parcel of said stock as may be necessa-
ry, will be sold at public auction, by Olner & Co , at No.
626 Montgomery street, San Francisco, Cal., on tho
26th day of January, 1866, at the hour of 2 o'clock P. M.
of said day, to pay said delinquent assessment thereon,
together with costs of advertising and expenses of sale.
M. J. McMAHUS, Secretary.

Offico, No. 206 Jackson street, San Francisco. jau6

5 00
5 00

20 6 00

20 5 00

20 5 00

10 6 00

60 12 60

60 12 60

60 12 50

60 12 60

100 25 00

100 25 00

100 25 00

6 4 25

5 4 25

6 4 25
6 4 26
5 4 2">

5 4 25

6 4 25
5 4 25
5 4 25
5 4 25

10 7 00

50 12 50

70 40 00

100 25 00

70 40 00

HO 25 00

10 6 60

50 12 50

60 2fl 00

60 12 50

120 30 00

120 30 00

20 6 00

20 6 00

Sicmpre Viva Silver Mining Company,

Zaragora District, Sinaloa, Mexico.

Notice. — There are delinquent upon tho following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on the 2d
day of December, 1865, the several amounts set opposite
the names of the respective shareholders, as follows;

Names. No. Certificate. No. Shares. Amount.

Bayerque, J B

10

100

$250 00

l;atiavnn, PH

236

1

2 611

Cinavau.PH

240

10

25 00

Fisclior, Clias

148

2

5 00

Garnett,L A

110

26

62 50

Garnelt, LA

111

25

62 50

Garnctt,L A

112

16

40 01

Garnolt.LA

113

10

.25 00

I.arco,N

160

10

2o 00

Mi-I,H

201

2 .

5 00

Cliay WoSac

184

5

12 50

All Yo

222

0

12 50

King Yan

234

5

12 50

Wong Ton Hell

229

6

12 50

Cut Chong

230

5

12 50

I.o Park

231

5

12 50

Ah Shut

232

7

17 60

Pirn Jib

233

3

7 50

Chong Tung

235
ALSO,

20

60 00

For account of assessment levied 28th July, 1865. adver-
tised as delinquent 29th August, 1865, aud offered at auc-
tiou 9th September, 1805, but no bidder—
Fischer, Chas 148 2 $ 5 00

Garnetl, LA HO 25 62

Garnett.LA 111 25 62

Garnett.L A 112 16 40 00

Garnett.LA 113 10 25 00

Chav Wn Sac 184 5 12 50

Chung Tung 235 20 60 00

Aud in accordance with \law, and an order of the Board
of Trustees, made on the 2d day of December, 1865, so
many shores of each parcel of said stock as may bo neces
sary, will be sold at public auction, at the salesroom of
John Middleton & Sou, on the 20th day of January, 1866,
at tho hour of 12 o'clock M. of said day, to pay said
delinquent fissessment thereon, together with costs of ad-
vertising and expenses of sale.

jane JOHN F. LOHSE, Secretary.

Important to Cal itornfnn*.— Many Inventors have
lately had their claims for Patents seriously1 (and In some

cases I'utallvHb-laved bv the uii<|unlillcntion of agents who
have not complied" with'ihe Government license and revenue
lawn as well as other new and imperative rctfiiialums.
These discrepancies, alth<mgh arising I mm Ihe inexpencnes
of honest agents, are nunc the less dangemus to applicants
for patents, whose safest course Is to trust their business
with none but active and experienced solicitors. The Min-
ing and Scientific Pukss 1'atknt AGKKCvhns strictly com-
plied with the requisitions of the Department, and properly
filed all necessarv papers us Claim Audits.

Union Mattole OH Compuny, Humboldt Coun-
ty. -Slate of California.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the loth day of December,
18C5, an iis-.---nn-iii of live ($5) dollars pur share was levied
upon the capital stock of said Company, payable on ihe ICth
day of January, 186ti. to the Treasurer of said Company, at
his ofllce, 517 JackBon street, Sun Francisco, State of Cali-
fornia.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on the 19th day of January, ISGli, will be advertised on
that day as dclluquunt, and unless payment shall be made
before, will besold on the 6th day of February, 18GC, to pay
the delinquent assessment, together with costs of advertis-
ing and expenses of sale.

C. WINTER, Secretary.
Ofllce, 517 Jackson street dec23

United States Gold and Silver Mining Com-
pany, Ravenswood and Santa Fe Districts. Lander
County, Nevada.

Notice.— There are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied oil the 23d
day of November, 1805, tho several amounts set oppo-
site tho names of tho respective shareholders, as fol-
lows:

Names. No. CortiQcatcs. No. Shares, \mount.

Fuller, Silas 1 300 hal $28:i 00

Sharp, GeoF 2 300 bal 186 00

Cmuon.JM 8 300 bal 315 00

Clarke, FM 6 100 bal 45 S3

Lashier, Frank 8 150 hal 145 50

Clarke, Goo E 9 225 bal 142 25

Sawyer, Leauder 10 BOO bal 130 00

Fuller, RR 13 125 bal 131 25

Schuster, JS 14 124 bal 130-0

Baumer, George 16 125 bal 131 26

Schntze, Henry 16 125 hal 131 25

Piummer, M D 18 37& hal 26 38.

Sloett.John 19 150 bal 18 00

James. DB 26 37>£ bal 39 38

And iu accordance with law, and an order of the Board of
Trustees, made on tho 23d day ol'November, 1865, so many
shares of each parcel of said stock as may bo necessary,
will be sold at pub.'ic auction, at Maurice Dure & Co.'s
Salesroom, No. 327 Montgomery street, San Francisco, on
Monday, the 16th day of January, 1866, at tho hour of 12
o'clock M. of said day, to pay said delinquent assessment
thereon, together with costs of advertising and expenses of
sale.

T. L. BIBBIN'S, Secretary.
Office, 618 Merchant street, San Francisco. decSO

Wide Wett Gold and Silver Mining: Company.

Location: Silver Mountain District, Alpine County, Cal.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board
of Trustees of said Company, held on the 4th day of Jan-
nary, 1866, an assessment of three ($3) dollars per share
was levied upon the capital stock of said company, paya-
ble Immediately, In United States gold and silver coin, to
the Secretary, at his office, 330 Davis street, San Francisco,
orto F. L. Jackson, Superintendent, at the mine

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain unpaid
on Saturny, the 3d day of February, 1866, will be adver-
tised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment shall
be made before, will be sold on Wednesday, the 21st day of
February, 1S0G, to pay the delinquent assessment, together
with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By order
of the Board of Trustees.

JOSEPH GREEN, Secrctnry.

Office, 330 Davis street, corner of Washington street, San
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Trustees of said Company, held on tho 1st day of January,
1866, an assessment of three dollars ($3) per share was
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San Francisco, Cal.

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P. R. RINGSTROM, Secretary.

Office, 210 Pino street, up stairs, San Francisco.

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Yoscmltc Silver Mining? Company, Oro Flno

District, Humboldt county, Nevada.

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to J- T. Maclean, Superintendent, Star City.

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paid on Saturday, the 20lh day of January, 1866, will be ad-
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as to have friends at a distance ; they make
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"Wit in Fast Colors.— It is said that the
author of the " Petroleum V. Nasby " letters
is a negro by the name of D. E. Locke.

A. Chinese Decision. — The Chief of the
Bureau of Arts and Sciences at Pekin has
made a favorable report on the question of
railroads, and decides" that the use of Bteam is
not dangerous to the people 1

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to do so by the proper authorities.

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Deserved Testimonial.,

Grizzly Flat, Oct. 18, 1865.

Messrs. Hungerford 4: Hendy— Gentlemen; We have run
your Concentrator for several days past, in our Sstamp
mill, and, as far as can be ascertained at present, it Is a per-
fect success. When running at the rate of from two hun-
dred and ten to two hundred and twenty-five revolutions
per minute, we have lost neither quicksilver nor siilphurets.
Formerly, when using copperplate riffles and blankets, we
found that In spite of the utmost precaution, quicksilver
would escape over them all. Wishing you all success, we
remain Your obedient servants,

E. A. BIGLER.

TTvllqy S.F.DAVIS.

MIISTEI£S

Who wish to erect Quartz Mills, Concentrating or Smelting
Works, will find it to their interest to consult the under-
signed, as to the best and cheapest mode of Reducing Ores.
Being acquainted with all the modern Improvements of
Europe and America, in Mining, Machinery and Metal-
lurgy, I undertake the erection of any kind of Works, and
warrant their successful operation.

Gold, Silver and Copper Ores bought in any quantity.

Assay of Ores made by a new Fire Process in half the
usual time, an l at half price.

Apply to J. MOSXXEIMJHEt ,

23vllqy 423 Washington street, San Francisco.

quartz operator's
H^lND book

A Book for Every Intelligent Prospector,
Shareholder, Miner and Machinist.

ZEKTAS WHEELER AND P. M. RANDALL,
An thorn and Publishers.

Bound in Cloth— 144 Pages, Duodecimo.

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explanation of chemical terms ; a briet and intelligible
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and tho extraction of metals from their ores by amalga-
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The work also contains an original and highly interest-
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grinding plates, as applied to tho reduction of ores— a sub-
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but also practically of the highest importance to every
quartz miner

Professor Sitlimau, of Yale, and Hodgson, of the College
of California, having examined this discussion, as sub
mittod to them by its author, Mr. Randall, previous to
the compilation of this work, speak of the same as not
onlv mathematically correct, but also as of great practical
value. Messrs W. R. Eckart, Jr. , Engineer, (late of U. S.
N.,) and W. M. Belshaw, osstiyer and superintendent oi
tlioS. T. M. Co., to whom tho entire work was submitted
while. passing through the press, speak oi the same as one
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7>i^n generally.

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fornia which contains so much valuable information, con-
densed into so convenient a space as is here presented.
In its preparation, much care has been taken to secure
brevity, conciseness, and simplicity— in fact to make it a
complete aud reliable Quartz Miner's Hand Book.

Tne Table of Contents of this book will be found on pa
415 of the Mining and Scientific Prkss of July 1st, 18G5.

dold by booksellers generally. Price by mail, postage
paid, S1.2&. Address " Wheeler & Randall, at the Hiring
and Scioutific Press Office, San Francisco." 2\11

THE EXCELSIOR

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In the engraving herewith presented, A represents the Rim of th6
Pan ; B, Muller ; C, Legs ; D, Cross-Frame ; E, Gearing ; F, Screw ;
G, Lever ,- H, Dash-Boards ; I, Key; a, Dies; c, Shoes, and o,
Openings,

P'iu:

The relative grinding capacities of "The Excelsior" Grinder
and Amalgamator, of the Flat Bottomed Pan, and of the Conical
Pan when properly constructed, are respectively 177, 98 and 110.

That is, the respective mullers being of the same diameter,
same weight, same hardness, and running at the same velocity
"The Excelsior Grinder and Amalgamator" will reduce one hun-
dred and seventy-seven tons of ore, the Flat Bottomed Pan ninety-
eight tons, and the Conical Pan one hundred and ten tons to the
same degree of fineness in the same time.

The wear to the Shoes and Dies at their grinding surfaces in, the
Excelsior Grinder and Amalgamator, is perfectly uniform, thus
securing evenness of reduction to the pulp, as well as steadiness
of motion to the muller. Uniform wear of the grinding plates
has been attained in no other than that of the Tractory form — nor
can it be.

Another property of excellence in this machine is that the metal
or substance to be amalgamated passes direct from the grinding
surfaces into the quicksilver ; thus excluding the possibility of its
becoming coated with any foreign substances, after having been
burnished.1 It is truthfully said "that the Tractory-formed Pan
as a Grinder has no equal, and as an Amalgamator no superior.**

As a whole, it is far superior to any other pan in use.

MANUFACTURED AT THE

Union Iron Works and Golden State Iron Works,

"WHEELER & RANDALL, Inventors.

The Tinders igned having -had several years of experience in practical
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parties interested in mining and machinery any desired information
which they may possess.

WBUEElL-lEIt & BAIV9AJL.il.

San Francisco, June 13, 1865.

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Datives. Some idea of its character and value
may be gleaned from the fact that they use it
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able. The fish, when dried, has a piece of
ru^li pith, or strip from the inner bark of the
cypress tree, drawn through it to serve as a
wick, a long needle, made of hard wood, being
n-i .1 lor the purpose ; it is then lighted, and
burns steadily until consumed. It is said thut
one cau read comfortably by its light.

Misixo IscoKiMiuATtcixs roR 1865.— Eighty
iH-vv i:"l'l, silver and cupper mining companies
wen- incorporated durioff the pael year, repre-
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dollars. ol [ji'irnl.'tiui oil companies, eighty-
seven were incorporated, representing a capital
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A>'t> NIU'AHATOR,
Awurdvd m N liver Mrdal Mt the lute Mechanic*'

Fair.

HCNTER'S CONCENTRATOR CAN BE 8KB N IN OPER-
■i Works, Kromonl street
Parlies wishing lo purchase Concentrators will iind it to
thrlr fidviiiiM'.'i.' to examine tin.- ub.ivi; machine before
h< re. I'nr tho following reasom i
let [t will work the Bauds from a &«ump batterv, and
□a ID to SB per cent, more Bulphurela (tmuauyinu
chine built on the Pacific coast.

washed clean, contalnlug less than
ten per cent, ol >and

m. The waste free gold and amalgam b amalgamated on
Um copper plaisa; i mini mercury and scarcely

,t trace "i i " '■ i. ii i 'a- -i'- nii with i in tand.

4 1 it Its simplicity li b niblclenl r.i miimcndatlon for Its
general use u a Concentrator. The variation ol speed In a
Quarts Mill docs not eflfcci the working of the Machine,
The tamo was demonstrated at the late Mechanics.' Fata
whan with thogreatestlBaaouuBlTT or spekd the bail of
remrlti were gtvon.

:.iIl Tin r- |h no clogging «r stopping to clean out the mil-
phurent and sand; consequently no waste from any Lnatten<
Uoi the par he attendant

6th. in exhibiting u. ■ working or the machine [it Is not
run empty), nil classes .>i ores and tailing", ir.nn 50 pound*
and upward* ar icntratud that nunics may sea lit to

Icii lb.' miii'hiiif with.

Give if i trial, and satisfaction I* guaranteed All orders
and any Information required, tlddn ■-.

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IfivU^m Or to i;, t. stlen. Agi-m.

BATJX & G-UIOD S
Separator &c Aiiial^im:ilor

the San FranClaco Mechanics' Fair for 1861, where it proved
Itself to be the bust Separator and Amalgamator among all
the competitors. Oonslructed on principles which combine

SciKNTlKlC KSOWLBDCB WITH PflACTlCAL EXfKltlKNCB, tllCSC

men will llnd it !o their advantage to employ these pans as
Separators! in addition to the ordinary Amulguturs uuw in
use, :iinl tu rework their old tailings,

The cost of these pans Is Inconsiderable, and their struc-
ture Is such that they i«ii be readily separated In parts con-
venient for packing on mules. Among the many advanta-
ges possessed by BAUX A UUIOD'S Fan. arc the following:
The trilling cost for attendance; Its small cost; Its portabil-
ity; The large quantity of pulp it can operate upon in a giv-
en time; It may be worked even weeks without stopping,
as It is constructed to work continuously: The complete
thorough nesH of the separation ol' the rock from the metals
and the tritlliik' power required to work them; They can be
attached to any ordinary crushing apparatus.

We have ihe pleasure of referring parties Interested to
the following parties, who have our Fan in use: Jefferson-
Ian Mining Company, JJowman's Ranch, Nevada county;
Tim French Mill, Nevada City; Orall's Gravel Cement
Works, Nevada county; Waltinau's Chlorination Works,
Nevada. Cal.j Gold Hill Quartz Mill, Washoe.

Manufactured at the Vulcan Iron Works and San Fran-
cisco Foundry, San Francisco, and ai lieugh &Thoni's
Foundry, Nevada City.

Forlurilicr particulars, or to sec this Pan in operation,
call on or address

J. B. BAtX,

BLAKE'S

QUARTZ BREAKER

Is now extensively used for breaking hard masses of
Quartz or Ores

To a size suitable for stamps. These machines are patented,

and arc in jtractlcal operation in

CALIFORNIA, AUSTRALIA,

WASHOE,
ENGLAND, FRANCE,

AND

THE ATLANTIC STATES.

These Machines, or circulars containing further Informa-
tion regarding them, muy be obtained of the undersigned.
Address,

BLAKE *fc TYLER,
Box 2077 San Francisco Post Office.
CHAS. T. BLAKE, E; TYLER,

Idaho City. Michigan Bluff.

Hepburn «fc Peterson's

AMALGAMATOR.

THE SUBSCRIBERS WOULD CALL THE ATTENTION
of the Mining Public to their Reducer and "Amalga-
mator, and also to their Separator for reducing and separat-
ing tho mineral from

Gold and Silver Ores,

Manufactured and exhibited at the Vulcan Iron Works, Nos
137 and 139 First street, San Francisco.

These machines secure to the Miner a more Expeditions
and Perfect Reduction and Amalgamation, a less liability
to accident and delay, and a gteater amount of useful effect
in proportion to the power employed to keep them in opera-
tion than any oilier machine now in use- for producing siml
.ar results. Thia fact is attested to by their general adoption
and preference at all the principal Reduction Works In
Nevada ; among which may be mentioned the Gould
& Currv Mill, the Silver State Reduction Works, Zephyr
Flat Mill, Pioneer Mill. Eastern Slope M ill, Phcenix Mill, etc.

03?- This Amalgamator may be seen in operation at the
European Metallurgical Works, Bryant St. bet. 3d and 4th.
[Illustrated in the Mining and Scientific Press, April yth,
864.] HEPBURN A PETERSON.

nov83m*

HUNT'S PATENT

Circular Sweep Horse-Powers,

For running Churns, Washing Machines, Grindstones,
pumping water, Bawing wood, and other light machinery.
Price, S10U. at the Factory.

HUNT'S PAT 10 NT SELF-REGULATING TREAD HORSE-
POWER is superior to any machine of the kind In the
market Price, with Governor, all complete to sat to
work, at the Factory, S3UU. Manufactured by

E, O. BEXnVT,

7vl0

. 28 Second street,.San Francisco.

Tlie Mechanics* Institute

AWAKDKD A

PBEMIUM SILVER MEDAL
TO BRUCKNER'S

MECHANICAL ROA iTING FURNACE,

Parties wishing to erect such Furnaces, are requested to
leave their crdcrs with

T. KAI.I.KXBKRG,
12vll 416 Market Mtreet, San Francisco.

HXJIVT'S

IMPROVED WIND-MILL.

THIS WIND-MILL IS RAPIDLY

arc so simple In their construe*
lion, that when once built, they
can be put In ordcrby almostauy
person; and when once in order
they will run for years without
repairs.

Prices, from $50 to $1,000.

ROUND AND SQUARE WATER

TANKS BUILT TO ORDER.

HPXT'S PUMPS

Arc admitted to be the best In tho

Market lor Wind Mills, being built

expressly for that purpose. They
can be set, and taken apart with
a common wrench, aud are very
easily repaired.

HUNT'S ENDLESS CHAIN

IIOXtSE IPOTrTEIt

Fur Sawing; Wood.

1LSO. THE

Self-Regixlatlnff Hoi'se Power

Is so arranged as to give a steady motion, and Is calculated
to be used for turning Wood. Iron or Brass, also for Scroll or
Circular Sawing, and is fully equal to Steam for anv light
work. The above Machines arc built of the best materials,
aud made as Durable as Wood and Iron will make them.

ALL WOBK WAKK.1XTE11.

JOSF* For further Particulars see small circulars. JSfl

HE. O. IITTJTVT,

No. 28 Second Street, and 108 & 112 Jessie Street, San Frau
clsco. 26-3ni

I>3E]VIS WIIEIiAN,
JF*aslxioix;xlble Boot Maker

REPAIRING NEATLY DONE, AT SHORT NOTICE.
No. 17 Fourth Street,

Near Market street, San Francisco.
I6vl0-Im»

Stevens' Pressure Packing.

Patented March 7th, 1805.

Pressure Packinp ia now conceded, by the host engi-
neers, to he the most effec'.iial method of making and
keeping the metallic ring of plstODs steam-tight.

STEVGN3' PACKING has the advantage of being cheaper
in first cost than the ordinary packlug, aud can be applied
to old style pistons with very little alteration or detention.
Iu placo of testimonials, the Patentee requests of those
who are using the old spring packing to inquire of the
owners of the various engines which now have this pack-
ing in use — some of which have been running from three
to twelve months without being opened, or showing any
descriptive leak — and act upon their1 recommendation.

Further particulars can be had bv applying to the
Patentee, ANDRKW STEVENS, Master M>r;hanic, Alameda
Railroad, or at tho VULCAN IRON WORKS, whero they
an bo seen, at any time, in course of construction.

lOdf ANDREW STEVENS.

PHOPELLOR AMALGAMATOR,
Challeng*e Settler

Has been In use and thoroughly tesied, both in California
and Nevada, with entire satisfaction to all parlies con-
cerned. These Machines are

Made entirely different from any others,

And with the same power will grind, amalgamate, settle
and separate, more cold aud silver ore than anv others now
in use. Manufactured at the SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDRY,
where Machines can be seen In operation. Address
9vll JT. <fc W. C. SAJLMON.

MeCOMB'S
CUMULATIVE POWER PRESS

AND

ARROW TIE.

E. C MoCOMB, Agent.

STOWS
PATENT CHAMBER DRILL.

The RroatMt Labor-flavlnp Machine
ever Invented lor Quartz Mining. Bv
Using this Drill in shnfi!., tunnels, nn'd
all other rock blasting, three-fourths
ol the labor and over onehalf of the
powder will lie saved. The Drill mattes
a chamber directly at the bottom of
Ihe hole, at any depth you wish, six
times the area o! the original hole, In
ill kinds of rock, in less time than a
man can drill a I'Jmlu two Inches
deep. Requiring no tamping. It will
be Impossible to have a premature
blast.

AT THE STATE FAIR held In Sacra-
mento, B«Vtember, tt*5. a Committee,
alter examining both the Linseott'sana
Hiow's Chamber Drills, reported as
FollOTifl :

We, the undersigned, Committee on
Mining Toolf, (In award to llcnrv M.
StoW, ol San Francisco, the FIRST
l'l.h.Mll'M ior me best Chamber Drill

for blasting rock, ior the following
re aeons :
1st For simplicity of construction-
id. For durability of drill;
Sd. For strength of drill.
The nbove Drills will be sent to any
part of ihe Stale lor 830, with one set
of Gutters or Chisels thai will cham-
ber from 76 to lBD bolus. Extru Chisels
i in n i.-Ir ii at $;£ 60 per set.

The Drill inavbescen at Mr. BUFFINGTON'S Office, No.
uoycrnini'iu Block, corner Sansome ami Washing ion streets,
ami at fvo.oll Market street.

Drills will be delivered to any part of this State free of
expense to the purehusor. Any inlorniutioii desired, or
orders lor Drills, uddress

STOW &. COLLINS,

San Francisco

Oil "Wells ! Oil "Wells I !

I received at the last STATE PAIR a special Premium for
tho best Expanding Drill for boring oil wells. The above
Drill will bore the hole from !£ Inch to 2 Inches larger than
the Inside of the pipe or tubing of the well, If desired, mak-
ing the bore perfectly strui^hl and round. The Drill can be
attached to and work with anv common drill at an expense
ol from S26to$SU. I will iurnlsh all machinery tor boring,
or will t».ke contracts lor burins wells, mid furnish steam
engines and all tools required. Address,
. „ HENKY M. STOW,

livn San Francisco.

WATER WHEELS !

Equal to the Best Overshot "Whee

LEFPEL'S

AMERICAN DOUBLE TURBINE

Is now manufactured by the Vulcan Ironworks Company,
in this city, and orders for the same can bo filled immedi-
ately. We have a large supply of the different sizes, from
10 inches to 30j£. That we may know the proper sized
Wheel you require, measure your water in the following
way: Take the width ol the stream, the average depth,
and the distance it Hows in a minute.

All the Wheels already In use give universal satisfaction.
For naviculars send for a Circular.

This Wheel is especially adapted to mining purboses.
It Is light, and can ba easily packed Into ihe mountains.
Wheels weighing from 100 to §00 pounds, will yield from
10 to 40 horse-power under ahead of 25 or 30 tcct. Thev
are the cheapest wheel to set up known, as 'hey are so
arranged as to produce the greatest power possible from
the water used.

Come and see them, or send for a Circular to

LEFFEL Ac MYERS,

At Vulcan Iron Works, office 137 and 139 First street, San
Francisco. ivlltf

PATENT AMALGAMATOR.

These Machines Stand Unrivaled.

J VIII IU DM 1111, IV •! I VI till 11 VV 1.11 I IIC 1 1 lliei 113.

They (ire constructed so as f o apply sleam directly into
the pulp, or with steam bottoms, as desired.

This Amalgamator Operates as Follows :

The pan being filled, the motion of fhcmuller forces the
pulp to the center, where it is drawn down through the ap-
erture and between the grinding surfaces. Thence it Is
thrown to the periphery into the quicksilver. The curved
plates again draw it to the center, where Ir. passes down,
aud to the circumference as before. Thus It is constantly
passing in a regular ilow between the grinding surfaces and
into the quicksilver, until the ore is reduced to an Impalpa-
ble powder, and the metal amalgamated.

Setlers made on the same principle excel all others.—
Thev bring the puip so constantly and perfectly in contact
with quicksilver, that the particles are rapidly aud com
pletely absorbed.

Mill men are Invited to examine these pans and setlers for
themselves, at the PACIFIC FOUNDRY,

lvl San Francisco.

MITCHELL'S

COMBINES

FAUCET AND MEASURE.

This Is one of the most useful Inventions of the day, nnd
is destined to go Into universul use on this coast, as it has
in the Eastern States.

The invention consists of a combined Faucet and Meas-
ure, so arranged that the liquid contents of any cask or
other vessel can be drawn and accurately measured with-
out the use of measures or funnels other than such as are
embraced hi the Faucet Itself. While It obviates altogether
tho use of mensures, it operates much more perfectly than
the old method of drawing and measuring such liquids as
have a tendency to foam up when drawn, as coal oil, lin-
seed oil, etc.

The Proprietor has made arrangements with GAL-
LAGHER, WEED ,fc WHITE, of the California Brass Foun-
dry of this city, for the manufacture of this Faucet, and Is
prepared to furnish the article or sell territories. Here is
a chance for men with small capital to invest in a good
business.

Residence, 320 Taylor street, near O'Farrell street.

I>. C. AIITCHELL, Prop'r.

San Francises, Aug. 22d, 1806. lOvll-Sm

32

Qftt pining wd Mmtifk §xm.

Quartz Mining near Auburn. — We have
been Bhown, by Mr. George A. Treadwell, a
rough diagram of a mineral district situated at
Ophirville, three miles below Auburn, Placer
county, which presents some very interesting
features, and is indicative of a valuable tract
of mineral country. The diagram exhibits a
series of fourteen east and west lodes, crossed
at right angles by six north and south lodes.
These lodes vary from two to four feet in thick-
ness, and are from one hundred to five hundred
feet apart. Two of the east and west veins
carry considerable silver, and two others a
notable quantity of copper. All the balance
containing of the precious metals, gold only.
These veins are found to be much the richest
at the points of crossing. The sulphurets are
said to assay from $ 1,000 to $3,000 to the ton,
when properly concentrated. A company has
been formed which proposes to cut all of these
veins by a tunnel, running diagonally through
both series ; all that have been discovered,
twenty in number, will be cut by running this
tunnel 4,500 feet, draining the lodes from
seventy to seven hundred feet in depth. This
project can scarcely fail to be a most profitable
one for both the projectors and the vein holders.
There are three quartz mills already at work
upon rock which is being taken from these
veins, as follows :

A steam mill running ten stamps, owned by
Mr. Welty, and employs for amalgamating four
of Tarney's pans — recently started with flatter-
ing prospects.

A 5-stamp mill owned by Mr. SnobIe,uses
blankets, but no pans. This mill nets about
$500 per week, saving the free gold only, and
running away a large amount of valuable sul-
phurets.

A 7-stamp mill, driven by a 30-foot over-
shot water-wheel, is run by Mr. Pugh. He
uses an arastra for grinding his sulphurets;
but the yield is small, as he does not roast
them. He has no pans.

No value whatever has been placed upon
the sulphurets obtained from these ledges.
Beceut experiments, however, having shown
that they are very rich in gold, arrangements
will soon be made for roasting them. Our in-
formant, Mr. Treadwell, has just organized a
company, which consists of Messrs. Daniel and
Moses Choate, of Ophirville, and several par-
ties in this city, who will proceed at once to
erect a fourth mill on two of the above veins,
known as the North Star and Lady Lincoln.
The company will put up a 10-stamp mill at
the start, to be increased in capacity as cir-
cumstances may warrant. They will also put
up aroasting furnace fordesnlphurizing the sul-
phurets. The mill will be run by water-power,
which can be obtained from the Bear River
Ditch, at a cost of $30 per week, running night
and day.

The first brick ever made from bullion
taken out of the Gould & Curry mine, is still
preserved in the office of the company in Vir-
ginia City. It was taken out in 1860, is prin-
cipally of silver, and worth about $100. It is
about five inches long, three inches wide aud
three-fourths of an inch thick, and its value,
as being the first brick from that noted mine,
is far more than its intrinsic worth as mere
bullion.

J.B. Coxe, Business Agekot. — Makes private sales of
Property aud Business Places of every description, iu the
city and throughout the State ; procures partners with
large aud small amounts of money; negotiates sales o
muling property, and does a General Agency Business.
Patronage solicited hy mail, express, or by personal ap-
plication Rt the office, 402 Montgomery Street, San Fran-
cisco, California. 23vlltf

Prater's Patent Concentrator

(Known as HUNGERFORD A PRATER'S Concentrator,)

1U.NUFACTUK.ED AT TDK

San Francisco Foundry and Steam
Engine Works.

Corner Fremont and MKnalon Streets.

All orders promplly attended to.
2VIS MTOE, DIXS3IOKE <fc CO.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS.

Tho A?c of th» Gold Rearing

-No ll.
Miner*' Ut-etlug at Gram Val

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Tin- Xuvk'iuluii of Iho Color-

ado River.
A singular Case of Tooth Dl»

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Arlionp.

Mm MJ.M. u —a now Subitt
lute for Iron iiml Woo 1

MuchiuiW*' iriigai In Bog-

lanit AilvnucliiK . BoMQinui

Steel ; improvement u>
Mtifcim: siwl Cut I nf!
New a(

Through'

English [del of Our Armlet*.
Something About Wine.
i he uii Uitoreat.
v National Mining Bureau.

\\« tjiniri/. Mill

Price* ut Reese River.

California Minluit Convon-
ii.iii ai Sacramento.

Milium Snniinurv.

[■; lltonu] uini Selected.

Mining Shareholders' Direc-
tory.

•UoeJi Sales and Reports.

^aii Francisco Prices Current

.Sew atllllng and Uther Ad-
vertisements, etc.

OAIIPOENIA MINEKS' STATE CONVEN-
TION.

Tho Convention assembled at Dr. M. C,
Brings' M. E. Church, Sixth street, Sacra-
mento, Wednesday, Jauuary 17th, and was
called to urder by A. J. Snyd.-r, President ot
tho Mining Bureau, at 2 o'clock. Mr. Snyder
proceeded to read the Call for the Convention
as follows :

Pursuant to the request of several raining journals and
representative mining Individuals, the association
known as tho " California Mining Bureau," of Han Fran-
cisco, through their Bonrd of Trusters, have issued tho lol-
lowing call Tor a Mass Convention of tho miners of Cali-
fornia:

Rksolved. That n Mass Convention of the miners of the
Stuloof California, bo aud Isjieraby cnjjod to assemble in
tho city of 8 tcrameoto, on WEDNESDAY, the 17th of Jau-
uary, AJ>. 1868, at 12 o'clock, and that auy nersun engaged
In actual mining operations shall be eligible to a seal in
aaid Couventlon.

JOSKPH W. LOW, Vico-Pre6ldont.

J. B. Wurrcojtn, Recording secretary.

San Francisco, December 0, 1865.

On motion of Mr. Foulke, Hon. A'. A
Sargent, of Nevada, was elected temporary
chairman, and took his seat amidst hearty
applause. Mr. Sargent said :

Gentlemen of the Convention: Although the
clouds are lowering and the rain falling fast, I
congratulate you upon this auspicious day.
Congratulate you upon this excellent weather,
dear to all miner's hearts [applause] ; and I
regard this weather as the appropriate herald
of our appearance here. For three years post,
miners of California, we have had dry seasons.
The heavens, even during our winters have, for
the most part, been as brass, and everything
has been parched and dry. While there has
been some compensation for that to the quartz
miners, because it has led to larger investments
of capital, labor and energy in the develop-
ment of that branch of mining, yet in respect
to the interests of our placer mines, it has
been almost disastrous. And at the same
time we have sympathized with every portion
of our State which has suffered from the same
cause. We felt sorry that our agricultural
friends, upon whom we depend for the staff of
life, should have had the springs of their pros-
perity dried up. We meet here to-day in no
spirit of exclusiveness. If the mining interest
prospers, if we are enabled to take out large
amounts of the precious metals from our mines,
if they are fostered and developed as they
should be, then we in the mining districts
shall furnish fine markets for the manufactures
of San Francisco, for the farmers throughout
the State, and all the interests of the State
will prosper. We are all contributors to a
common end, all portions of the grand ma-
chinery, and we prosper or suffer together.
Nothing can be truer than that agriculture is
one limb of the State, or of the business in-
terests of the State, mining another, and manu-
facturing another, and it is necessary that
decay shall be kept from each in order that the
whole body may be sound, [applause.] There
are peculiar reasons why this Convention
should be assembled here to-day. A pregnant
fact was that which a few days ago 'was tele-
graphed across the continent to us, that when
that bill prepared by Senator Sherman, of
Ohio, find which I may properly characterize
as a bill to create confusion in the mining

districts of the country, was introduced in
Congress, and when a resolution was tele-
graphed back in response, stating that the
people of California were opposed to the sale
of the mineral lauds, that response was received
by Mr. Sherman and others with astonishment.
Why, gentlemen, if they knew barely the A B
C of the mining interests of this State and
the adjacent States and Territories, they must
have known that such a law would inevitably
work moat irretrievable contusion, not only to
the mining but to all the business interests of
our communities. Here are mining interests
and business interests which have been going
on and intertwined for the last fifteen or six-
teen years, and it is proposed now to dissever
them at a blow without drawing blood. It is
impossible.

The speaker proceeded to refer to some of
the most absurd and impracticable features of
Mr. Sherman's bill, his remarks being received
with emphatic approval, and his closing sen-
tence as follows :

It is, take it altogether, a bill of abomina-
tions, as I have no doubt every miner will
regard it. I am sorry that the impression
should have prevailed at Washington that we
in California favor anything of the kind, and I
think it is time that an emphatic voice should
go forth from us, announcing that we are un-
qualifiedly opposed to it. I have no doubt
that it will be the tone, as I conceive it to be
the principal business, of this Convention.

M. D. Boruck, Warren B. Ewer, and Charles
Westmoreland, were elected Secretaries.

A Committee on Credentials was appointed
by the Chair, consisting of one member from
each county, viz. : — Alameda, E. D. Waters ;
Alpine, W. A. Johnson ; Amador, L. McLean ;
Butte, Charle3 Waldeyer ; Calaveras, Robert
Brings ; El Dorado, J. J. Williams ; Hum-
boldt, J. F. Heustis ; Klamath, L. H. Murch ;
Mono, Bryant; Nevada, Wm. Watt; Placer,
C. J. Garland ; Sacramento, John Bigler ; San
Francisco, A. J. Snyder ; San Joaquin, P. J
Merwin ; Sierra, J. W. Movie ; Siskiyou, A. J.
Luttrell; Sonoma, J. L. Downing; Tulare, J.
W. Freeman ; Tuolumne, Allen Oliver ; Yuba,
A. F. Williams ; Yolo, C. F. Eeed.

It was voted that persons actually interested
in the ownership or working of mines, who are
present from counties not represented, be ad-
mitted without credentials.

After a session of about three hours, the
meeting adjourned until 7 o'clock p. m., for the
purpose of giving the Committee on Credentials
time to prepare their report.

The Convention is a large and animated
body. The church was crowded. Some of the
prominent mining counties are represented with
quite large delegations, while all are com-
mendable for the intelligence and earnestness
of their representatives.

It is a matter of congratulation that the
actual miners of our State have come out in
sufficient force to assert and maintain their
right to be heard and to act for themselves.

We rejoiced in seeing the wide-awake and
alert spirit manifested by mountain members,
and to observe the premeditated schemes ot
the " light mining brigade " collapse most beau-
tifully at the first touch by the hands of the
miners.

EVENING SESSION.

The Committee's report on credentials was
adopted, with a resolution disallowing the re-
ception of proxies by any one, but reporting
in favor of the admission of substitutes.

The roll of members, 03 hastily furnished us
by the Secretary on Thursday, is as follows :

ALAMEDA.

John Wilson
H J Barr

E D Wheeler
H V Robinson
Thomas Eagar.

W A Johnson

Francis Tibbitts
R C Downs
0 L Chamberlain
J Mahoney
C C Belding
S S Mannen
John Keyes
P Fagen
R McHenry
A H Rose
J S Hill
Thos E Middleton

N D Plum
Ira Lassey
Geo Pierson
M H Darrah
Seneca Ewer
F M Smith
Geo E Smith
P W Tilden

Robert Briggs
Peter Wiber
Thos Hardy
W H Leonard
N G Sawyer.

J H Wilbur
J W Lane
H M Hughes
W H Thomas

Joel Clayton.

S P Wright.

ALPINE.

E E Egan.

AMADOR.

C B Moore
D R Gaus
L McLane
Robert Stewart
Jas M Hanford
James Fleming
R M Briggs
J H Phillips
J B Phelps
D Webster
James Purdy
M Frink, Jr.

BDTTE.

Chas Waldyer
J M Burt
JEN Lewis
J Deardoff
R C Gaskill
J J Powell
W N Nesbit
R F Piatt.

CALAVERAS.

M M Collier
Isaac Ayer
W P Blake
W H Bovee

COLUSA.

Preseott Robinson
Thos Luckett
E Wilber
John A Rush.

CONTRA COSTA.

EL DORADO.

E F Taylor
SSchriber
J F Kidder
H W Foster
Jas Hutch ings
John Hitchens
R Doncaster
0 H Bnrnham
F L Maddox
E L Smith
Jaa Burr
Bart Morgan
M C Griffith
E G Bradbury
E N Strout
J E Simmons
Samuel Hyneman
John Thiesen
W N Gray
W H Parvey
S M Stilwell
C L Trast
J D Jackson
J H Potter
C P Jackson
Ogden Squires

J W Epley
Thos Alderson
George Blanchard

Reed

Thos Frazier
J J Williams
Wra Jones
FBye
-r1 — Cruson
B F Sherwood
S Davis
J T Middleton
John Kirk
SFry

H G McLean
Daniel Gelwicks
B F Hunt
A C Henry
John Blair
Jas Johnson
J S Campbell
MG Winehell
H K Stowe
C Johnson
W H Bodfish
Wm B Ready

FRESNO.

R P Mace.

HUMBOLDT.

C Westmoreland J F Huestis.

KLAMATH.

L H Murch S P Wright.

LAKE.

J M Coghlan.

LOS ANGELES.

W H Peterson E C Parish.

MONTEREY.

George Hearst.

Wm Watt
Thos Findley
S W Lee '
Wm Daniels
Geo D Roberts
S D Bosworth
W H V Cronise
C Clark
E Northey
T R Walker
A B Brady
J C Coleman
W H Miller
Phil Roberts
Reuben Leach
R A Fisher
M Attwood
John S Bayliss
John Davis
John J Sykes
D Phelps
J W Davidson
D Belden
John Pattison
S P Leeds
N W Knowlton
D Crittenden
W L Tisdale
Geo S Pierce
John Williams
A A Sargent
Gerry Morgan

Benjamin Smith
Wm McClure
Wm Duck
D E Histead
S W Bowman
Chas Trafton
M B Tubbs
L Adams
James Dods
W L Lawrence
P Bumpus
L B Arnold
J S Colgrove
Jas Teffe
E H Gaylard
A K Benton
S Palmer
J Moody
C Wicks
T Thompson
E C Buzzell
A Hinkley
R A Clark
C J Garland
E L Watson
A A Pond
John Bosquit

J D Goodwin.

J T McCown
G W Welch
Geo H Atkins
Ed WilliamB
L W Preble
W A Begole
R Coombs
John Timmons
Wm Derglor
A Neece
John Nye
Benjamin Fenton
0 Crandall
A A Smith
L A Walling
PMLadd
Wm Eberlin
Williamson Barker
Thos Buckman
Seth Martin
R Abbey
Geo 0 Spooner
Geo DDornin
S Spencer
N Cadwallader
John Nelson
Hy Everett
H P Rhea
A G Buckland
S G Lewis
H L Hatch
DCHuot

Daniel Choate
Chas Marsac
Jas Moore
BF Foster
G W Reamer
P B Fagan
A B Scott
A J Angell
Thos Campbell
John Yule
C S Stevenson
W E Miller
Horace Baldwin
J H Mallett
Benjamin Smith
C A Tuttle
E M Hall
M McGonegal
W Liston
C E Carpenter
P J Largre
Isaac Small
J H Neff
John Kneeland
A J Ewalt
A M Sisson
W D Lawrence.

SACRAMENTO.

J F Houghton
J F Montgomery
F S Mumford
John Bigler
Leland Stanford
G W Chesley
A Redington
W H Barton
A C Hinksou
C T Wheeler
A A Bennett
Thomas Ross
J Haggin
A D Rightmire
M S Hurd
F Massol

Robert Beck
J L English
John Arnold
Stephen Kendall
W M Harron
T M Lindley
Paul Morrill
E B Kenyon
W H Thomas
F A Park
Newton Booth
P Coggins
Leonard Goss
James Bowstead
RGear
P J Hopper.

SAN BERNARDINO.

J W Satterwhite.

P J Merwin
J B Meader
J S Locke

SAN JOAQUIN.

Samuel Myers
W E Greene
C H Chamberlain.

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(timmmximtiow.

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proper subjects— correspondents alone being responsible for
the Ideas and theories they advance.

[Written for the Mining and Scientific Press.]

THE AGE OF GOLD-BEARING ROOKS.

BY PEOFESSOR ROWLANDSON, P.-Q. S. I»

NUMBER: XI.

AN ATTEMPTED RECONCILEMENT OF OPINION.

The attentive reader, who has followed me-
throughout, will have inferred that, so Jar as
causation is concerned, the writer makes no
difference between ordinary mineral veins con-
taining copper or lead only, or where such are
associated more or less with argentiferous and
auriferous mioerals. I consider it highly prob-
able that the two last named were only very
recently erupted to the earth's surface, as com-
pared with many copper and lead veins found
in the olden Paleozoic rocks ; also that where
veins are found to contain gold and silver in
notable quantities in the more ancient strata,
a careful investigation will generally establish
the fact that such argentiferous and auriferous
minerals were injected during a very recent
geological era. If subsequent inquiries estab-
lish, as a fact, the opinion just set forth, it
may easily be conceived that the theory which
assigns the formation of the most productive
gold and silver veins, to a recent date, is in-
timately related to, and in some measure ex-
plains why it is probable that many such may
exist in rocks of secondary or even more recent
age.

In illustration of the above views, as well as
another to be afterwards alluded to, I will
respectfully call Sir Eoderick Murchison's at-
tention to the lesson exhibited, as respects
mineral veins by a portion of Siluria, which, so
long as geology remains a science, will ever
form its most classic ground— the vicinity of
the Longmyndd, and the Stiper Stones which
divides the unmetalliferous district of the Long-
myndd from the highly metalliferous (galena)
ores of Corndon and Shelve, accompanied, as
the later is, by the protrusion of igneous rocks,
whilst the Longmyndd is devoid of such.

The Longmyndd forms the lowest strata of
the Silurian series, being, in fact, the base line
of the entire system. This district, unmetal-
liferous and non-erupted, is divided by a sharply-
defined and almost right line, at the Stiper
Stones, from tho eruptive and metalliferous
rocks composing the Corndon and Shelve ; yet,
the latter, in the order of position, is superior
to the former, of which fact there does not
exist the slightest doubt. It follows, therefore,
as a necessary consequence, that the igneous
rocks of the Corndon and Shelve must have
first penetrated the underlying Longmyndd
rocks before they could have protruded through
the Lingula and Llandeilo flags, which are
superposed on the Longmyndd rocks ; unless,
as might occur according to a theory held by
many, viz., that the action of a central heat
has been sufficiently intense to render fluid the
underlying Longmyndd rocks, which afterwards
were ejected in the form of the Plutonic rocks
now seen* in the district. The entire absence
of igneous rocks in the Longmyndd, and their
abundance in the Corndon and Shelve district,
lends considerable aid to the view that igneous
rocks are frequently, if not generally, the result
of the igneous metamorphism of pre-existing
alluvial strata. Additional corroboration of
the soundness of this theory is afforded by
what is found to occur in a nearly identical
manner in Merionethshire, the western part of
which county, forming a considerable district
to the eastward of Harlech, consists of rocks
identical in age with the Longmyndd dis-
trict. Here, also, there are no erupted rocks
and no mines ; but the traveler no sooner
passes into the district consisting of the Llan-
deilo flags than he meets with igneous rocks
accompanied with copper, lead, silver, and

* li is noteworthy that tho galena of the Corndon and
Shelve districts is of a very superior character, and much
sought, lor tho purpose of making white lead, but almost
devoid of the precious metals, not containing more than
2 oz. of silver to 2,240 fts of lead.

gold ores.* I suspect, however, the date of
the irruption of the rocks in this part of Wales
is much later than those fouDd in the Corndon
and Shelve. Although Sir E. Murchison has
seen fit to color in his map a large part of the
Isle of Anglesea as crystalline metamorphic
rock, I make very little doubt but a closer ex-
amination will establish the fact that this effect
has been caused in consequence of the internal
heat being locally more powerful, or by its more
continued actiou in Anglesea than in the
Shelve, has occasioned a more perfect meta-
morphosis. The celebrated Parys copper mine,
the most productive copper mine ever known,
is situated in this district, accompanied also by
a vein of sulphide of lead, copper, zinc, silver
and gold. The vein last alluded to was ejected
most probably after the main mas3 of copper
ore had been deposited.

We have only to admit the theory above set
forth, to render it probable that aDy of the
ordinary metallic veins may be found penetrat-
ing the more recently-formed rocks. In this
manner the loDg series of Laurentian, Silurian,
Devonian, and even carboniferous rocks, which
possibly formed Paleozoic California, may
have become fluid and partially erupted in
their metamorphic form, near their previous
place of deposition ; but a far larger portion
probably rolled in earthquake waves to dis-
tant points, iu order to compose the bases of
future Alps, Andes, Eocky Mountains, Hime-
lahs, etc., or portions of future Sandwich Islands
or Australias.

Allusion may again be briefly made to the
vicinity of the Longmyndd, in order to illustrate
the possibility, under a given set of circum-
stances, of auriferous veins penetrating the
more recently-formed strata of the earth's sur-
face. It has already been noticed how free
from plutonic eruption are the lowest rocks of
the Silurian series, forming the Longmyndd,
whilst the adjoining and superior metalliferous
strata of Llandeillo flags, known as the Corn-
don and Shelve districts, are intersected
throughout by igneous rocks hearing a general
course from northeast to southwest. At the
extreme northeast point of the Longmyndd,
however, igneous rocks exist, to a limited ex-
tent, and similar bosses are to be seen at
various points to the eastward, extending in
length several miles. The rocks last refer-
red to, if synchronous with similar rocks of the
Corndon and Shelve districts, the surface indi-
cations would lead to the inl'erence that the
igneous agency which caused the outflow of
plutonic rocks in the Corndon and Shelve, in
place of pursuing the northeast and southwest
course, as found in the metalliferous region,
became deflected from the north towards the
east, in consequence of the presence of the
Liassicf outlier, which is seen about seven miles
to the northeast of the Longmyndd, and about
fifteen miles from the extreme northeast point
of the Corndon and , Shelve. It would not
be unreasonable to infer that had the course
of igneous agency continuously followed a
northeast direction in place of being de-
flected therefrom, plutonic rocks might pos-
sibly have been protruded through the Ju-
rassic outline alluded to, and according to cir-
cumstances accompanied also by metalliferous
veins|. Such effects might have been produced
by more ways than one — first, in consequence
of more intense or longer-continued igneous
action occurring beneath the parts occupied by
the Lias formatiou ; or secondly, as previously
remarked, by the older and lower formations
being liquified and_ metamorphosed in conse-
quence of the effects of intense internal heat.
It is possible, also, that the line of igneous ac-
tivity was deflected from the northwest and
northeast towards the east, owing to greater
resistance which other things being equal may
be assumed to have been opposed to an out-
flow of igneous rocks through modern accumu-
lations, in consequence of the greater weight
and thickness of the latter. Mineral matter
in a molten state would follow ordinary hydro-
static laws, aud, accordingly would penetrate
the lines and points of least resistance with an
intensity corresponding to the originating dy-
namic force.

It is probable, that to the circumstance just
noticed, may be ascribed the fact that so many
gold districts in various parts of the world are
found in the Salurian zone, notwithstanding

* It is in this district that the gold mines are found
which have recently attracted attention. In 1846, whilst
collecting information for an eysay which obtained a prize
of 5250 from the Rnya, Agricultural Society of England, I
was shown by a miner some line gold mixed with galena.

f Called Jurassic by French aud many other geologists.

J The writer is quite aware that many objections can be
raised to such an assumption, and not without good rea-
sons ; to rebut such, would, however, require an entire
treatise on metalliferous veins. On other points the
reader is requested not to he hypercritical — for instance,
igneous action may possibly have commenced at the east
and proceeded westerly, or the two 6ets of igneous rocks
may, on subsequent inquiry, be found not to ho syn-
chronous.

the most positive evidence exists in many
cases that the auriferous veins inclosed in the
Paleozoic strata were filled at. a, much more
recent period than that of the deposition of the
rocks through which they protrude. .Another
circumstance may occur having a tendency to
occasion similar tppearances, to illustrate
which the reader's attention is requested to
observe what might be fairly assumed to occur,
if intense igneons forces,, acting from below,
had pushed up the Silurian beds lying below
the Liassic strata, so as to protrade through
the latter. In such a case, the Buperior Lias-
sic would be pushed outwards on the flanks of
the former, at a greater or less angle,' according
to circumstances ; and if the elevation Origin-
ated subaqueously, the fact would be calcu-
lated to conspire towards a more speedy
abrasion of the ruptured, overlying-rocks, at;d
also facilitate the subsequent diffusion of the
comminuted particles, in which case the prior,
sub-lying, Silurian rocks, so denuded, would
occupy a large part of the surface previously
covered by the Liassic formation. Assumeastep
more — namely, that a metalliferous vein, which,
for this occasion, let us conceive to be aurifer-
ous, and we have the parallel of many gold
fields. The reason why I have drawn my illus-
tration both of actual and hypothetic compari-
son from the portions of Siluria above described,
is because I know of no part of the earth's
surface where not only has the geology been
so well worked out, but also that it would,
perhaps, be difficult to find, as around the
Stiper Stones, another place, where within a
radius of fifteen miles so wide a range in super-
position of strata can be found as is exhibited
in the small compass named, extending, as it
does, from the base of the Silurian system to
the Jurassic, and accompanied by a variety of
igneous and metalliferous phenomena, allied in
general character to the present investigation ;
for it must be borne in mind that the writer
makes no distinction with respect to metallic
veins, so far as causation is concerned, whether
such ore is composed principally or in part of
gold, silver, conper, lead, etc., notwithstanding
which, I may state that I deem it probable that
future researches will show that their forma-
tion took place in time in the inverse order set
forth — lead being the oldest and gold the
youngest — and that possibly the lead-producing
districts of Corndon and Shelve, and those of
Wisconsin, Iowa, etc., will be found to form
the base'line of the metalliferous eystem.

— ♦-*■■■> i ■ • ■

Miners' Meeting at Grass Valley. — We
learn from the Gazelle that a meeting of
miners was held at Grass Valley on Saturday
evening, 13th inst., and the following persons
were elected delegates to attend the Miners'
State Convention, which met at Sacramento on
Wednesday : AVilliam Watt, Thomas Find-
ley, Capt. Lee, Wm. Daniels, G. D. Eoberts,
S. D. Bosworth, W. H. V. Cronise, James"
Powning, E. Northey, L. E. Walker, A. B.
Brady, J. S. Coleman, A. B. Dibble, P. Eoberts,
E. Leech. E. A. Fisher, W. Clift, J. S. Bay-
liss, Con. Eeilly, and J. I. Sikes. The meet-
ing adopted a series of resolutions declaring
that the miners of Grass Valley are opposed
to any legislation concerning the mines, by the
Legislature of California or by Congress ; that
they are opposed to any monopoly of timber
or timber lauds by railroad or other companies ;
that they regret the reported action of the
Government in issuing patents to the railroad
company to an immense domain of mineral
and timber lands ; that they are opposed to
the main features of Pattison'sbill iu regard to
mining claims ; and indorse the action of the
Legislature in requesting delay in the issuing
of patents to the railroad company.

Mining about Monte Diablo. — Several
companies are working ciunabar mines at
Monte Diablo. The Contra Costa Gazelle says
the prospects of the Welch Quicksilver com-
pany are flattering. The stock has suddenly
risen from nothing to ten and twelve dollars
per foot. The Keokuk company are working
on a vein of rich ore eight inches thick, and
rapidly widening. The Open Sesame company
are driving in a four hundred-foot tunnel, with
encouraging prospects.

— < I <■■ n •>

A Hint for California Swamp Land
Owners. — Johnson Watson, of Scipio, Laporte
county, Ind., raised this year, says the Stock-
ton Herald, 1,100 bushels of cranberries on a
10-acre marsh. Cost of gathering and market-
ing, $100 ; net profit, $4,500.

Gen. Meade expresses the opinion that
25,000 men belonging to the Army of the Po-
tomac are living, who have been disabled by
wounds and are incapable of self-support.

[Written for the Mining and Scientific PresB.l

The Navigation of the Colorado Eiver.

Editors Mining and Scientific Press : —
I take the present opportunity to give you a
few' facts in relation to the successful navi-
gation of the Colorado river by Capt. Thomas
E. Truworthy, of the New Pacific and Colorado
Steam Navigation Company, for a distance of
of 600 miles from its mouth to a point within
360 miles of , Salt Lake City. Why the great
advantages of this important but hitherto mis-
represented stream lias not been known until
within the last twelve months, is a question
which is daily propounded by those who are
unacquainted with the influences which have
been brought into requisition by those who
have, from the commencement, opposed the
object of the late successful enterprise of
navigating the same. It would hardly appear
probable that a movement of so much interest
to this State, the Territories, and the general
Government, would have met with so much
violent and continued hostility, Irom all com-
bination navigation companies, which are in-
debted to the patronage of the people for all
that they are, and more especially at a time
when it is of the utmost importance to Califor-
nia that all the avenues of trade should be
open up to counteract the effects of the de-
parture of business and population from this
State, which has been and still continues to be
kept up to an alarming extent.

Over two years ago, at the wishes of the
miners and others of Arizona, I came to San
Francisco to secure, if possible, additional
steamers to meet the increasing demands of
business on the Colorado. I was opposed in
carrying out my mission by causes, the true
nature of which I could not at that early day
understand. Capt. Truworthy consented to
come to the relief of those who had so long
been compelled to submit to the imposition of
those who controlled for years the old line of
steamers on the Colorado. Previous to his
departure, he made an arrangement to have his
steamer, schooner and barge, insured in San
Francisco, upon the same terms as policies
were given to other vessels going to the same
destination. Vou can imagine what was the
surprise of Capt. Truworthy, when informed
that the policy would not be granted unless he
paid seventy per cent, more than was pre-
viously agreed upon. I mention this fact to
show that the system of injustice inaugurated
against the enterprise at that early day, has
been adhered to up to the present time, and
that, too, by persons controlling a wealthy cor-
poration, who were insensible to the demandB
of the State, and the duty they owe to the
National Government.

Upon the arrival of Capt. Truworthy at the
mouth of the Colorado, without insurance, he
at once became the center of the most violent
hostility of those controlling the old line (who
have since adopted his mode of navigating the
river), assisted by others connected with the
combination navigation company of California.
Under these circumstances, ho started his en-
terprise to prove the capability of the navigation
of the river a distance of 600 miles from its
mouth, and to show, by as practical demon-
stration, that he was able, by individual enter-
prise, to accomplish more than the old line had
done in ten years, or than Lieut. Ives had been
able to accomplish at an expense of over one
hundred thousand dollars.

At Fort Vuma all accommodation was re-
fused Capt. Truworthy, with the exception of
a single isolated car, whilst the old line could
have favors frequently granted them by those
in charge of the fort, when they had done
nothing for the Government except to carry
freight at exorbitant prices. The Captain
made several trips with his steamers and
barges, with three times the amount of freight
which had originally been carried by steamer
to La Paz and Fort Mojave at the highest and
lowest stage of water.

The manner of carrying freight by barges
was pronounced at the time as a " humbug ;"
but you can see by the notices in the Alia that
the old company's ships now connect with
" their steamers and barges," and have given,

®b* pining and ^ritntific f xtn.

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by this, their fullest approbation of tliB " hum-
bug " or manner of navigating the river, as in-
troduced by (Japt. Truworthy. The successful
accomplishment of this end is of immense value
to those depending on the navigation of the
Colorado for their supplies, as they can thus be
taken at all seasons of the year. It has pro.
duced a complete revolution in tho navigation
of this hitherto misrepresented river. At La
Paz, 300 miles from the mouth of the river, a
delegation from the Mormon settlement ut
Cullville, came to secure a steamer to take a
load of freight to that point. They had built
a lurgo warehouse at the head of navigation.
The request was at first made to those having
charge of tho steamer o( the old linn. This
was refused, on the ground thut it was impos-
sible to ascend the river, (.'apt. Truworthy
then consented to make the trip with his
■twiner and barge, containing over one huu-
dred tons of freight.

" A bill was at this time before Congress"to
secure an appropriation of §150,000, for the
benefit of the old line, to remove impassable
obstructions said to bo in the river, but which
did not exist."

Scarcely had the steamer and barge started
on her destination, wheu parties were sent
ahead to prevent persona having wood from
selling the same to Captain Truworthy, and
even to cat the timber on each side of the
river, which was done to tho letter, and for
thirty miles scarcely u tree was loft standing.
Having been informed of this system of van-
dalism, the precaution was observed to take
onboard the barges a sufficient quantity of
wood to pass through this barren waste. It
might well have been supposed that the efforts
to thwart the object of tlie expedition from the
time it was undertaken at San Francisco up to
this time, would have been exhausted ; but
this was not the case. Additional parties were
set ahead to Callville, stating that it was im-
possible to reach that point, aud that the en-
terprise had been abandoned ; in consequence
of which the Mormons', who were expecting
the goods, returned to the settlements, and to
Salt. Lake City, leaving two persons in charge
of the warehouse. Still the steamer and barge
kept on their way, and not stopping until the
object of this difficult enterprise hud been ac-
complished, thereby successfully demonstrating
that tho Colorado river was navigable for
steamers and barges for 600 miles Irom its
mouth, without a fraudulent appropriation of
$150,000 from Congress. Here, upon the lace
of the rocks, which stand like giant sentinels,
1,000 leet in bight are inscribed the day and
date of the arrival of the steamer in letters so
broad aud conspicuous that even the combina-
tion navigation company can never deface
them. Our arrival fully established the tact
tlgit steamers could ascend this river at all
seasons.

To show how little confidence is to be placed
sometimes in the expeditions undertaken by
Govevnment, it is only necessary to say that
the impassable locality, known as " Explorer's
Rocks," where the diminutive steamer " Ex-
plorer," fifty-four feet long, had struck, and re-
turned seven years before, proved to be nothing
but an isolated rock, on each side of which
there was a smooth surface of water, from
ninety to a hundred feet in breadth, having a
current of only two miles an hour, with an
average depth of from six to ten feet. This
river was lower than when the Explorer as-
cended the same. But, notwithstanding this,
the steamer Esmeralda, 110 feet in depth, went
far above, towing a barge 124 feet in length,
and capable of taking on board two steamers
of the size of the Explorer.

As we descended the river to El Dorado
Canon, the most magnificent scenery burst
upou our view. At each change of position,
new and startling beauties were revealed, the
grandeur of which is so different from that of
other rivers that the mind can scarcely re-
alize that what it sees is reality. All the
colors of the rainbow can here be found, extend-
ing far over the highest peaks, or confined
within the narrow compass of a few hundred
yards. To these favored localities the admirer
of Nature can come with the fullest assurance
that he can here look upon scenery which, in
grandeur and magnificence, is unequalled on
the American continent.

This communication, which has by individual
enterprise been opened up for the population
of the center of the continent with the Pacific
coast, can never be closed. Soon the vast
gold, silver, and copper resources of Arizona
will be fully appreciated, and hundreds of
thousands of people will receive their goods by
way of the Colorado river.

At the urgent solicitation of the miners and
Mormons, Capt. Truworthy and myself con-
sented to cross over the country from the head
of navigation to Salt Lake City, 360 miles.
We found an excellent road for the entire dis-

tance. Twenty miles from the river we came
to the fir^t settlement. From that point to
Salt Like we passed through furly-twu citi<s
and lou its, with a population of over 60,000
people. Agriculture here is certain, as the
water for irrigating purposes is couveyed from
the mountains to the valleys. Cotton is ulso
raised, and cotton mills are in operation. The
larmer has an excellent market for all he can
raise among the miners, who are rapidly filling
up Idaho. Utah, and Montana Territories.

At Salt Lata City the news of the success
of this enterprise was particularly gratifying, as
all lelt the assurance of being able to obtain
their freight from the Pacific coast at all
seasons, at from one-third to one-half less cost
than by any other route. Meetings were held
in the city to give expression to the feelings of
the community, and it was decided to have
their emigration, amounting to ubout 20,000,
come by way of the Colorado river.

A telegraphic line has been established to
the head of navigation from Salt Lake City.
Should the population increase in Utah, Idaho,
and Montana, for the next year as rapidly as it
has for the last twelve months, three important
States will soon be formed out of them.

A number of merchants recontly came to
San Francisco from Utah and Montana to pur-
chase goods ; but such was the course taken
then respecting the currency, that they were
reluctantly compelled to finally make' their
purchases in New York. When it is remem-
bered that more than 16,000,000 lbs. of mer-
chandize were last year brought into Utah
territory alone, over the arid and desolate
plains which separate that territory from the
Atlantic States, some conception may be
formed of the benefits which would accrue by
the diversion of this immense trade to San Fran-
cisco. This is but the beginning of the com-
merce of the region penetrated by the Colorado
Eiver. If the proper enterprise is manifested by
the people of Sau Fraucisco, they can have the
benefit of a trade second to that of no other
city. This has been fully demonstrated by
Capt. Truworthy, who has from the commence-
ment of the enterprise labored against the
most bitter and continued opposition on the
Colorado river, and in San Francisco.

Arriving in this city from Salt Lake, after
accomplishing so much for the benefit of the
State and General Government, in opening up
a way by which the latter can save three mil-
lions ot dollars yearly, the. hostility against
Capt. Truworthy was again renewed ; but
under a different form from that which has
already been referred to. Suits were insti-
tuted against him, to the end that he might be
prevented from returning to the scene of his
triumph, so that the combination company of
this State, acting in concert with the old line,
might have the same control over the Colorado
that the former has on each of the uavigable
waters of Calilornia. Being fully aware of
the expenses Capt. Truworthy had already in-
curred, and was incurring on the river, and
having unlimited capital, the joint corporations
expected, by the system they were inaugura-
ting, to reap the beuefit of his exertions, and
to drive him from the field. Over five thou-
sand dollars were due from the combination
navigation company to Capt. Truworthy. This
was refused, and continues to be refused to be
paid ; but the captain was informed that he
could have his claim, provided he did not
return to the Colorado river.

Here is the grand secret to the opposition,
as carried into effect against the enterprise of
navigating that river, from the time it was first
undertaken until its successful consummation.
This will explain why the most prominent
men connected with the combination company,
and the swarms of idlers who are influenced
by it, and have been so active in preventing
stock being subscribed to the new Pacific and
Colorado Steam Navigation Company. It was
not enough that Capt. Truworthy should be
deprived of his just claim. The lumber owned
by him at the mouth of the river was clandes-
tinely carried away in his absence ; the pumps
and machinery of his vessel lyiug there, were
taken and brought to San Francisco for sale,
by one of the schooners connecting with the
old line ; his private letters were broken open,
and their contents examined by persons occu-
pying prominent positions in the community,
and who, at the locality of their guilt, and by
their influential friends in San Francisco,
availed themselves of the knowledge thus ob-
tained, to persecuteand harrass an enterprising
and deserving man, whose only offense con-
sisted in coming to the aid of a struggling
community, and in successfully navigating an
important river,

These, Messrs. Editors, are but a few of the
obstacles placed in the way of au enterprise
which has, notwithstanding all this, resulted in
complete success. I should not refer to these
things thus publicly, did I not feel that it was
a duty I owe to Capt. Truworthy (whom 1 suc-
ceeded in inducing to go to the Colorado over
eighteen njontb3 since), that the facts should
be laid before an honest and discriminating
community. The contest of individual capital
and enterprise, against the continued and un-

ceasing efforts ol two wealthy corporations,
has been loug and difficult. But success has
resulted in the cause of Justice. The State
of California and the city of San Francisco ;
will feel the benefits of this movement, so im-
portant to each from the difficulties under
which they labor ut the present time.

Cast your eyes, Messrs. Editors, over this
State, and see the ineluncholy result which
has been produced by a dungerous centraliza-
tion of capital ar.d power, as exhibited in the
combination company of California : Steamers
rotting at your wharves ; towns hastening to
decay ; a thousand public pensioners sustained
by the country, und exhausting the vitality of
the Commonwealth ; population leaving the
country ; capital seeking investment in other
localities ; manufactures receiving no impetus ;
the mineral resources of the State not one
half developed ; agriculture, the substrata of
a nation's greatness, neglected and impover-
ished, whilst hundreds ure rising to affluence
in a single night by money taken from the
honest musses of the community, who are but
illy prepared to meet the constant drain which
has been made upon them. The day will yet
come when the oppressive capital which has
almost ruined the State will be compelled to
recognize the claims of the community ; and
that a combination company will find that by
resorting to a deliberate conspiracy to prevent
some, and to the bullet and the knife to strike
down those who will not accede to their bribes
or be intimidated by their threats, is adopting
an alternative which will react upon them-
selves.

Let the facts go before the people, regarding
the actions of those who have set at defiance
the laws of the country aud of humanity, and
who have been so far emboldened as to treat
the rights of the community as if they were
but the titled dignitaries of the chess board.
We live under a free government, where all
are guaranteed the absolute rights of personal
security and private property, and the combin-
ation company of California, and that of the old
line, on the Colorado, may find to their regret
that it is dangerous to trifle with the feelings
of an outraged community.

I must close my remarks, feeling that I have
already wearied your patience. The interest
which has been manifested by the miners and
others to know the facts in reference to the
navigation of the Colorado, is the reason I
have in this instance deviated from my pur-
pose, which was to remain silent upon the
subject matter of this communication, and to
leave time to do justice to our connection with
the successful navigation of the most impor-
tant river running into the Pacific ocean.

Thanking you for the commendable interest
you have manifested in this enterprise,
I am truly yours,

Samuel Adams.

A Singular Case of Tooth Disease. — Dr.
Emory L. Willard, of La Porte, submitted to
our inspection, a few days since, a singular
monstrosity, which consisted of a tooth which
he extracted in" May, 1S62, from the jaw of a
Chinaman, in La Porte, Sierra county. Some
eight years previous to the extraction, the
Chinaman in question was seized with a vio-
ent tooth-ache, which resulted in inflammation
and ulceration, and a final absorption, by the
system of the diseased fang or root of the
tooth. After this process had ceased, a disease
of rare occurrence, but known in the books as
coslosis, set in. This disease consists of. an
effort of Nature to restore the absorbed root ;
but in this case Nature seems to have over-
exerted herself. Instead of stopping when she
had restored the root to its original dimensions,
she kept on with the work until the root had
attained the enormous size of \% of an inch,
one inch in width, and five-eighths in thickness,
independent of the tooth itself. The disease
had been of fourteen years' standing when Dr.
Willard was called to the patient. All this
time there were regular running fistulas open-
ing through the cheek ; having in the time cre-
ated seven different points of opening at as
many different periods of time. The tooth was
removed by the excision of the jaw-bone, one-
third of which was cut away in the operation
We have a photograph of this monstrosity upon
our table, which the curious can examine at
their leisure. A full report of this extraor-
dinary case will be published in the next num-
ber of the San Francisco Medical Journal and
Press, accompanied by an engraving.

A man has just taken out a patent, says an
exchange, for luminous hats. They will, he
says, preserve the wearers from being run over
at night, and to some extent will prove a sav-
ing in the lighting of streets.

Arizona.

A month or two ago the friends of the
ITon. R. C. McCormick, Secretary of the Ter-
ritory of Arizona, gave him a sumptuous dinner
at the Astor House, in New York. On the
occasion the Hon. C. D. Poston, delegate from
the Territory, made an eloquent Bpeech, where-
in he 6aid :

Arizona is the classic land of pioneers, and
has a history not inferior in interest to any
portion of the American continent. The first
pioneers of Arizona were, in the opinion of
the illustrious Humboldt, Asiatics, and reached
the land of Ophir by Behring's Straits. They
have lelt monuments of their industry in Ari-
zona marking their era with indubitable evi-
dences of civilization.

A lonely citadel stands near the Pima
villages, in the midst of a desert, as the only
milestone of time left to mark the passage of
this race. The house has five stones yet re-
maining, and was surrounded by a city cover-
ing an area of some ten miles square, watered
by canals from the Gila River. Of this race
little or nothing is known. No historian has
recorded their rise and fall. No poet has cele-
brated their deeds of love or arms. The old
" Casa Grande" stands in solemn msjeBty, the
sentinel of the desert, mourning for its lost
children. The next pioneers were the proud
Hidalgoes of old Spain, who bore the banner
and the cross from Vera Cruz to San Fran-
cisco. Indomitable in war, and zealous in
religion, they marched with the torch of civili-
zation in one hand and the crop of faith in the
other. They were noble men, and nobly did
their work. The monuments of their devotion
are spread from Cape Horn to Oregon. The
first to enter Arizona was the renowned Ca-
bezo de Vaca, who crossed the continent from
the Savannah of Florida to the mountains of
Arizona in 1538.

In this remote region they found villages of
stone, inhabited by an intelligent race claiming
European extraction. These are now called
Moquis or Mokes, and inhabit northeastern
Arizona.

The next pioneers were Americans. In the
year 1824 a party of about 100 hardy and ad-
venturous frontiersmen set out on a trapping
expedition to the headwaters of the Arkansas
river. After many romantic adventures in
New Mexico, the party dispersed and a few
of the boldest spirits undertook to reach the
Pacific Ocean. * * *

In the year 1853 the Gadsden Treaty was
made, by which we acquired that narrow strip
of land which forms the southern district of
Arizona. In their eagerness to secure a south-
ern route for a railroad to the Pacific, the
politicians of that day overlooked the substan-
tial advantages to be gained by a port on the
Gulf and outwitted by Mexican diplomacy,
parted with $10,000,000 in hard gold without
leaving us egress to the sea. With a port on
the Gulf of California, the vivifying streams of
commerce would soon vitalize Arizona, and
extract from her virgin bosom wealth which it
would seem fabulous to predict.

Liquidation of the National Debt. —
According to the official figures, the national
indebtedness was reduced nearly thirteen mil-
lion dollars in September, or at the rate of one
hundred and fifty-six millions a year. Such an
energetic process of liquidation would result in
the discharge of all the national pecuniary ob-
ligations in about twenty years.

Unreliability of Government Aqents. —
The cotton agents dispatched to the South, by
all accounts, are a very enterprising set of offi-
cials. It is now thought that out of the 120,-
000 bales of Confederate cotton surrendered
the Government will not get 10,000. The
Secretary of the Treasury is reported to have
recently remarked that he found it almost im-
possible to get suitable men to transact that
sort of business.

The Campo Seco Copper Mining company
shipped from the mine, during the year 1865,
1,902,501 pounds of copper ore. The Taunton
Copper Smelting company, whose works are
located at Campo Seco, and have been in opera-
tion during the past three days only, have
within that time shipped 193,605 pounds of

copper regulus. - '

«-»~ ■* '«--*■

How Histobt is Made.— The English pub-
lishing house of Rutledge & Sons have just
issued a volume entitled " Men of the Time,"
in which, among other startling facts, the reader
finds that General Sherman was compelled to
abandon Atlanta, and fleeing eastward escaped
to the sea.

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?&ht pittite m& Mmtifk §xm.

SALES OP THE WEEK

BT THE 8, F. STOCK * EXCHANGE BOARD,
Monday, January 15.

AFTERNOON SESSION,

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 420 per foot, e SO.

4 slis Yellow Jacket at 455 per foot.
' 1 sh Yellow Jacket at 460 per foot.

, 1 sh Yellow Jacket at 445 per foot, s 10.

ish Yellow Jacket at 452^ per foot, s 3.
1 sh Savage at 660 per foot, b 60.
. 3 Bha Savage at 650 per foot, s 30.

1 ah Savage at 655 per foot.

Ish Savage at 660 per foot.

Ish Savage at 665 per foot

1 sh Savage at G65 per foot, b 5.

8 shs Gould & Curry at 830 per foot,.
10 shs Choliar-Poto9i at 136 per foot, s 30.

6 shs Hale & Norcross at 310 per foot, a 3.

5 aha Imperial at 110>£ per share.

15 shs Imperial at 110 per share.

10 shs Imperial at 109 per share, b 3.
fi shs Imperial at 110 per share, b 30.

6 shs Imperial at 107 per share, s 10.
10 shs Imperial at 109 per share.

5 shs Imperial at 108 per share, b 10.

6 shs Imperial at 108 per share, b 3,
5 shs Imperial at 108 per share.

10 shs Imperial at 106 per share, s 10.
10 shs Imperial at 105 per share.
10 shs Imperial at 107 per share .
20 shs Imperial at 106 per Bhare.

16 shs Imperial at lob per share, s 60.
5 shs Imperial at 95 per share, s 60.

30 shs Excheauer at 8>i per share.
20 shs Bullion at 36 per share.
10 shs Lady Bryan at 2% per share.
32 shs Sierra Nevada at 102i@10}£ per sh.
10 shs Sierra Nevada at 11 per snare.
Amount of sales 8108,327 00

Tuesday, January Hi.

9 shs Savage at 670@680 per foot.

2 shs Savage at 675 per foot, s 3.

2 shs Savage at 670@675 per loot, s 10

2 shs Savage at 662J£ per foot, s 30.
Ish Savage at 675 per foot, s 8.

44 shs Chollar-Potosi at 235@236 per foot.

14 shs Yellow Jacket at 460® 170 per foot.

8 shs Yellow Jacket at 440@420 per ft, a 30.

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 450 per foot, s 8.
Ish Yellow Jacket at 417 X per foot, b 30.

3 aha Yellow Jacket at 450@346 per ft, s3.

16 shs Yellow Jacket at 450 per share, s 3.
36 shs Ophir at 310@315 per toot.

72 sha Ophlr at 330@315 per foot, a 5.

12 shs Ophir at 320 per foot, h 3..

12 shs Alpha, ,G. H., at 125@140 per foot

4 shs Alpha, G. H., at 130 per ft, b 30.

2 shs Gould & Curry at 830 per foot .

6 shs Hale & Norcross at 315©325 per ft
130 sha Exchequer at 8)£ per share, s 3.

10 shs Imperial at 107@107K per share.
i fi shs lmpeaial at 106>£ per share, s 3.

17 shs Bullion at 35 per share .

3 sha Empire MAM Co. at 210@210.

20 aha Sierra Nevada at 9}£ per share, s 3.
Ish Cal Steam Nav Co at 62 per cent, b 3

7 shs Cal Steam Nav Co at 62 per cent

AFTERNOON SESSION.

3 shs Yellow Jacket at 455 per foot

-fi shs Yellow Jacket at 452& per foot b 10.
7 shs Yellow Jacket at 452 per foot, b 3.
6 sha Yellow Jacket at 450 per foot.

4 shs Yellow Jacket at 447>£@445 per ft, a 3
2 ahs Yellow Jacket at 435 per foot, s 10.

15 shs Yellow Jacket at 440@445per foot,
2 shs Yellow Jacket at 415 per foot, s 30.
Ish Yellow Jacket at 440 per foot, s3.
1 sh Yellow Jacket at 425 per foot, s 10.
lah Yellow Jacket at 443 per foot.

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 410 per foot, s 25.

16 shs Gould & Curry at 850@860 per foot
4 shs Gould & Curry at 880 per foot, b 3.

18 shs Hale & Narcross at 320 per foot, a 3.

6 sha avage "U 685 per foot
lsb Savage at 690 per foot.

1 sh Savage at 680 per foot, s 10.

1 sh Savage at 660 per foet s 30.
12 sha Ophlr at 325 per foot.

4 shs Alpha, G. H . at 130 per foot.
Ish Belcher at 250 per foot

2 ahs Belcher at 240 per foot s 3.
20 shs Ohollar-Potost at 235 per foot

7 shs Chollar-Potosi at 240 per foot, b 30.

5 shs Chollar-Potosi at 234 per foot

5 shs Chollar-Potosi at 234 per foot, s 10.

4 shs Crown Point at 550 per foot, s 3.
35 sha Exchequer nt 8@7% per share.

25 shs Exchequer at T}£ per share, b 3, '

35 shs Imperial at 108 per share. -
10 shs Imperial at 108 per share, b 3.

5 shs Imperial at 107 per share.

5 shs Imperial at ll>7J£ per share, b 3.

5 shs Imperial at 106 per share, s 10.
10 shs Overman at 43 per foot
10 shs Union Insurance at 118 per cent
$ 700 Legal Tender Notes at 72c.
Amount of sales $112,648 00

Wednesday. January 11.

8 sh;. Savage at 680@660 per cent.

1 sh Savage at 690 per foot, b 30.

4 shs Savage at 645@655 per foot, h 30.

5 shs Chollar-Potosi at 240 per foot, b 30.

2 shs Cnollar-Potosi at 235 per foot, a 30.

6 shs Chollar-Potosi at 235@233 per foot

5 shs Chollar Potosl at 232 per foot, s 3.
12 shs Alpha at 130 per foot

4 sha Alpha, G. H., at 150 per foot, s 3.
4 Bhs Alpha, G H, at 110 per foot, s 30.

6 shs Yellow Jacket at 425@415 per ft s 3.
10 shs Yellow Jacket at 435@420 per foot.
12 shs Crown Point at 557>a@545 per foot

3 shs Overman at 40 per toot

36 sha Savage at 325@322^ per foot,
36-shs Ophlr at 320 per foot s 3.

2 sha Belcher at 235@240 per foot
1 ahs Belcher at 245 per foot b SO.
Ish Belcher at 240 per foot, a 10.

55 shs Bullion at S3@35>£ per share.

20 sha Bullion at 33@32 per share, s 30.

Ifi shs Imperial at 108@107 per share.

50 shs Lady Bryan at %% @2 &&},£ per share.

20 shs Sierra Nevada at 10 per share.
130 shs Exchequer at 7 per share.

7 shs Cal Steam Nav Co at 61 per cent s 60

FKOM THE OFFICIAL REPORTS

Of tlie MCeolianios' Institute, ©an JTraixoisco, 1865.

[Jnst Issued— Mining and Scientific Press Book nnd Job Office.]

F. A. BUTMAN".

[Continued from Page 21.]
ON WAX WORK.

Committee :

P. MEZZARA,

The display of wax work comprised some most excellent specimens of the
art. The committee award to Mrs. B. V. Green, San Francisco, a first pre-
mium for a beautiful basket of wax flowers.

To Miss Mattie Love, San Francisco, who exhibited a small boquet, com-
posed of one white camelia and violets, a second premium.

To Mrs. J. B. Harmstead, for fruits and shells, a first premium.

To Mrs. E. Piper, for a vase of flowers, honorable mention.

Hair Work, by Mrs. L. C. Baldwin, Marvsville, one case hair work of
beautiful designs and finish. Awarded a certificate of merit.

Hair Work, by Mrs. G. Cook, San Francisco, two cases hair jewelry ;
two frames hair work ; one case shell work. The hair work and jewelry are
most beautiful, disylaying good taste in design, and excellent workmanship.
Awarded a first premium.

ON CONFECTIONERY AND CAKE.

Committee i

MES. G. W. CONKLIN-G, CHASE BOECHARD.

The committee award to Messrs. Dellwig & Bro., for best confectionery, a
first premium.

Also to Messrs. Swain & Brown, for the best cake on exhibition, a first
premium.

ON CARRIAGES, WAGONS, ETC.

Committee :
J. L. OTTIGNON, R. S. EELLS, H. W. BYINGTON, J. W. FARREN.

The exhibition of carriages and wagons of California manufacture was a very
small one, and it was a matter of surprise to the Committee that so large a branch
of mechanics should be so sparingly represented.

The quality of the specimens exhibited, however, was plainly superior to those
of Eastern manufacture, of which quite a large number were in the Fair.

Track Sulkey, exhibited by H. M. Bernard, of Sacramento, wag of good style
and workmanship, and a credit to any establishment. Awarded a second Premium.

Track Sulkeif, exhibited by Albert Folsom, of San Francisco, was of superior
style and finish, well braced, extra strong wheels and beautifully painted. Awarded
a first premium.

Doctor's Phoston, exhibited by George P. Kimball & Co., San Francisco, has a
great many conveniences for a doctor, such as pockets for medicines, instruments,
etc. It is made to turn very short — which, is a great convenience — and is a fine
carriage for the use intended.

Pic-Nic Wagon, exhibited by George P. Kimball & Co. This vehicle' has three
seats, is covered with, cloth, and for accommodation, strength and utility for the
purpose intended cannot be surpassed. For both the above, awarded a diploma.

Milk Wagon, by Stein, Link & Scherb, of San Francisco. The wood-work of
this wagon is of good design, the wheels strong and well made, and the iron-work,
painting and trimming of the best quality. For the purpose intended, the vehicle
is excellent. Awarded a diploma.

Side-Spring Top Buggy, by Wm, Larkins, is gotten up in good style, and is well
finished in every particular.

Open Side-Spring Buggies, by Wm. Larkins, who exhibits two, possessing all
the good qualities of the preceding vehicle. Awarded a special premium — silver
medal.

Child's Wagon, by E. C. Brooks. This wagon is of good style and workman-
ship. The body is hung on four levers, attached to four spiral springs, which is a
novel invention.

Pulley Evener, by "William Saunders. This article is attached to a wagon-pole.
The "evener" is about six feet long, with an iron pulley iu the center, around

which the chain plays to which the team is hibched. Not having had a practical
test exhibited to them, the Committee presume that the " evener " is intended to
prevent sudden jerks on the breasts of horses, and they recommend teamsters to
use it.

Car Couplings, by E. T. Barlow, San Francisco. The coupling links are so
arranged that, on two cars coming together, they will couple themselves without
the aid of man, by which a great number of accidents can be avoided-

Car Switch, by E. T. Barlow, which does away with all friction, and is very
simple and effective, The Committee commend these last two articles to the con-
sideration of railroad companies throughout the State.

AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS AND MACHINERY.

Committee :

DANIEL L. PERKINS, J- A. HOBART.

The Committee, after examination, award as follows :

Seed Sower and Cultivator — For broadcast sowing, by D. & H. A. Winter. —
Awarded a first premium.

Roller and Grain Drill, by L. Sikes, Santa Clara. — Awarded a second premium.

Seymour §- Morgan's Combined Mower and Reaper, by J. D. Arthur & Son. —
Certificate of merit. The same firm also made a fine exhibit of different kinds of
plows.

Gang Plow, by L. Holloway, Gilroy, of superior workmanship. — Awarded a
silver medal.

Portable Hay Press, by M. Doanes. — Awarded a second premium.

Hay Press, by E. F. Mock, Petaluma. This is a rotary, folding hay press. The
model shows much ingenuity, but the Committee were unable to decide upon the
merits of the press from' an examination of the model alone. — Awarded a diploma.

Convertible Gang Plow, with its attachments, by T. Mahers, Watsonville. This
is an excellent machine. — Awarded a diploma.

Gang Plow with Seed Sower and Harrow Combined, by Baker & Hamilton,
Sacramento. No one being present to explain the machine, the Committee were
unable to judge of its merits. This firm also exhibited two fine steel plows.

Feed Box (/self-regulating) by Benjamin E. Harris. This arrangement for feeding
horses exhibits much ingenuity, and the committee would judge it of practical utility.

Hay and Straw Cutter, by J. L. Chase. An excellent machine. No competition.

Grain Separator, by A. Hunter. The Committee have examined and experi-
mented with this machine, and, finding it a valuable one for the purpose claimed
award a silver medal. t

Mustard Cleaning Machine, by A. Hunter. The Committee have experimented
with this machine, and find it valuable for the purpose intended.

Tree and Corn Cultivator, by Andrew Barton, Oak Knoll, Napa County. The
Committee have made a careful examination of the manner in which the machine
performs its work, and are of the opinion that it will do all that is claimed for it.
Mr. Barton has applied for a patent. In view of its excellence, it is awarded a
diploma.

OIST CIDER AND "WINE PRESSES.

Committee i

WM. GUOT, C. F. JONES, WM. H. HOOPEE.

Cider Press, by John Denn, Sacramento. For being the most effective, com-
bined with simplicity of construction, this press was awarded a first premium.
Cider Press, by E. W. Walton, Drytown.— Awarded a second premium.
Cider Press, by Joel Halstead, worthy of honorable mention.

ON WASHING MACHINES AND WRINGERS.

C. F. JONES,
the " Union," " Cbal-

Committoe t

Y. S. W. PAEKHDEST.

Four washing machines were entered for exhibition, viz.,
lenge," " Economy," and " Eotary." The committee, after careful trials of the
different machines, are of the opinion that the " Economy," by J. M. Horner & Co.,
can do more work, with le6s power and with less wear and tear to the clothes than
the others. — Awarded a first premium.

To the " Union " washing machine, by J. L. Chase, is awarded a certificate of
merit.

ON CABINET WORK.

Committee :

JOHN WIGMOEE. JOHN BRYANT.

Billiard Tables, exhibited by P.LiesenfcIt. For beauty of design and excellence
of construction and finish, the committee award a first premium.

Secretaries and Desks. — The committee award a first premium to Easton Bros,
for secretaries exhibited by them.

Secretaries and Deslcs. — A. Conrad exhibited secretaries which were awarded a
second premium.

Manzaniia Cabinet and Cane Case, by J. M. Aitken. This cabinet and cane
case, made of California wood, and exhibited for competition, were of most excel-
lent workmanship. In view of the decided superiority of these articles, the com-
mittee awarded a special premium.

Barber's Chair, by Wm. M. Butler. For completeness of design and execntion, the
committee awarded a special premium.

Furniture, by Goodwin & Co. Lots 552, 583, 640, 278, and 366, of Eastern
manufacture, were of excellent quality.

Furniture, by J. Pierce. The committee make special notice of lot 672, consist-
ing of library suite, chamber do., and cabinet, all of black walnut, as being
superior to all others of Eastern manufacture.

Sea Chest, by Capt. Edgar Wakeman. In the opinion of the committee, this
chest showed considerable merit, as being the work of an amateur.

Willow Furniture, by Neuman Bros. To this exhibit, as being very handsome,
and light, and tasteful in design, the committee awarded' a certificate of honorable
mention.

| Inlaid Picture and Table, by Lazarus Castignio. These articles were finely de-
signed, and the inlaid portions of the same beautifully executed.
Bed Lounge, by Jules Eolland, San Francisco. One bed lounge. This lounge

is of extension make, arranged to close up in a very neat and compact manner.

Awarded a certificate of merit.

ON BILLIARD TABLES.

Committee t

R. N. VAN BRUNT. PAUL MORONEY. J. B. GUTHRIE.
The committee examined the cushions of the two billiard tables on exhibition
and report the cushions of the one owned by J. Strahle to be entitled to the
premium.

OIST DENTAL CHAIRS.

Committee t

J. B. BEERS. H, J. PAINE. J. B. JOHNSON.

The only chair exhibited was one made by Dr. Win. M. Butler, of this city, which
the committee think is well adapted to supply a great want in the profession. It is
not only of superior workmanship and high finish, but, owing to an ingenious com-
bination of mechanical appliances, a great diversity of movement is obtained. The
working of the machinery is so easy that it requires but little more than an effort of the
will on the part of the operator to place the patient in any position needed. At-
tached to the chair is a very elegant spittoon, for dental use, which, being balanced
on a universal joint, always keeps a perpendicular position, notwithstanding ttfe
altering movements of the chair. Combined with this spittoon is an ingenious
device for saving the waste filings and chippings of gold, which amount to a consid-
erable sum per annum, especially where there is a large practice. As a California
invention of great merit, awarded a silver medal.

ON UPHOLSTERY.

Committee :

J. O. ELDRIDGE. CHARLES C. VOLBERG. SAMUEL J. FLETCHER
To Messrs. Goodwin $r Co., for unique and original reception chair, upholstered in
brown silk reps, as being the best domestic invention, and superior in all respects
awarded a silver medal.

To Messrs. J. Pierce $* Co., for skill in workmanship in upholstered articles ex-
hibited, awarded a first premium.

Upholstery Goods, by B. L. Soloman & Sons, San Francisco. This firm exhibit-
ed one glass case of upholstery goods, four chairs, and outside drapery. This
collection of goods was of most superb style and quality. — Awarded a diploma.

ON LEATHER, HOSE, ETC.

Committee :

DAVID SCANNELL. JOHN C. AYRES. W. T. GARRATT.

Tour committee report that they have examined the hose exhibited by M. M.
Cook & Son. Being the only hose exhibited, the committee can make no com-
parison, but the material of that examined was of the best quality, and it was made in a
superior manner. It was subjected to a strain of 160 pounds per square inch, and
from its appearance, it would have withstood more strain without fear of rupture,
Its superior merit as a home manufactured article, in the opinion of the committee
entitles it to the award of a silver medal.

Horse Collars, by Wm. Trumbull, San Francisco. A lot of horse collars of
California manufacture. These collars are of excellent workmanship and good
material, and represent all the various styles and qualities used in California. —
Awarded a certificate of merit.

Leather, by Kirby & Co, Santa Cruz. This firm exhibited two rolls sole leather-
and nine sides assorted leather, of their own manufacture, which, for all the quali,
ties that constitute a good article, have no equal in this market. This leather was
tanned in Santa Cruz County. — Awarded a silver medal.

Benicia Cement, by Wm. H. Martin, San Francisco. One barrel Benicia cement.
This is a most excellent article of cement, considered equal, for all hydraulic pur-
poses, to any imported. — Awarded a diploma.

Rosin and Turpentine, by^Wm. G. Jones, San Francisco. Both the rosin and
turpentine are of excellent quality, and were made near Dogtown, Butte County.
Awarded a diploma.

®h* Pining and" £ricntiffr § vm.

37

Neatafoot Oil, manufactured by Geo. S. P;imi, Pacific Glue Factory, and exhibi-
ted Iiv Cameron, Whitticr ft Co,, ngeota. This manufacture has been carried on by
the above-named party for the last live years ; capacity of works, 8000 gallons uf
oil per annum, and 10,000 pounds of glue per mouth, the greater portion of which
is exported to New York, for sale there. The quality of the oil is most excellent,
while the u'lue in said to hell in New York at profitable prices. — Awarded a diploma.

Glue, exhibited by E. Kunitz, per Cameron, Whittier & Co., agents. Tin- glue
was made hv the exhibitor, in Santa Cruz county. Its quality is excellent, it being
preferred to'Eastern made by most consumers. The works have been in operation
about three years ; their capacity is about 2,000 pounds per inunlh. The glue, finds
a ready aalein this market, and" is furnished at prices lower than a similar article
cau be imported. — Awarded a diploma.

WATCHES ANDMATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS.

Coumltlrii

WM. H. KNOWLTON, JAMES ANDERSON, B. K. NORTON.

The exhibition in this department, though not extensive, was still very interesting,
the spedmeiu showing a tugb degree ofsJutlfui workmanship and, in mechanism,
an accuracy of detail that would do credit to older cities with larger population.
Considering the recent settlement of California, and the drawbacks which those
engage*! in the- liner arts and sciences labor under from the difficulty of getting
proper materials, high cost of living, etc., the progress shown by this exhibition
should be a matter of honest pride to our people. Judging from the success of this
and other kindred departments, requiring the finest mechanical skill and ingenuity,
the day is not far dtstaut when wo may dopeud upon our own resources in these
particulars.

WatcH by A. F. Mitchell. This watch, made in San Francisco, the committee
examined with care, and found it to he n very creditable specimen of lino workman-
ship, showing a. high order of mechanical skill. The committee deem the same
worthy of a silver medal.

Surveyor's Comjioss and Transit, by John Roach. On examination, the committee
found those instruments — made in San Francisco — very accurate in construction,
displaying a high degree of excellence in workmanship and finish, and equal in all
respects to any imported. The committee deem the same worthy of a silver
medal.

ON ALBUM STEREOSCOPES.

Committee t

AUGUSTINE SNOW. W. BAUSMAN. H. C. BENNETT.

The only album stereoscope, or other instrument designed to answer the same
purpose, ou exhibition at the Fair, was that invented and exhibited by Mr. F. E.
Mills. The instrument is designed to illustrate photograph albums, and in the
opinion of the committee, is superior to any other used. It has what the inventor
terms a "chromium," which consists of a glass prepared for the purpose of giving
a life-like tint to the objects seen, instead of the usual ghastly hue produced by the
ordinary stcreocopsic iustrument. As a California invention of great merit, it is
awarded a silver medal.

ON GOLD PENS.

Committee i

WM. G. DOOLITTLE, "R. N. VAST BRUNT.

The Committee report that, after a enreful examination of the gold pens ex-
hibited hy Messrs. Kenney and Goldman, they award those of Mr. Kenney, as
being the best, a premium.

ON ELECTROPTYPING- AND SILVER PLATING.

Committee t

JAMES MACKIN, O. B. OAKLEY, WM. H. T. CLARK.

The Committee in this department of the Exhibition report as follows :

R. F. Rocchelliccoli, San Francisco, had on exhibition a large quantity of electro-
type plates and solid dies, for stamping leather, etc., and a beautiful silver plated
figure of Flora supporting a lamp. Mr. Rocchelliccoli also had on exhibition
German silver window and fender bars, of his own manufacture, which compared
favorably with Eastern work Awarded a silver medal.

John Martel, San Francisco, exhibited some fine specimens of California manu-
factured plated wares, which were awarded a first premium.

Marwedel $' Otto, San Francisco, exhibited a case of fine imported hardware of
good workmanship. Also, electro -plated bell-levers and door-handles, of California
workmanship.

Wm. P. Harrison, San Francisco, exhibited a very fine case of electrotyped
printing plates, manufactured in this city, which articles deserve honorable mention.

Greaves fr Smith, San Francisco, exhibited an improved soda fountain, manu-
factured hy themselves. This machine appeared to be of excellent copper work-
manship, and is apparently, what the manufacturers claim it to be, an improvement
upon any soda fountain now in use. — Awarded a diploma.

HENRY WHEELER,
J. WEICKHART,

ON CUTLERY.

Committee :

W. J, LELAND,

A. W. RE AT,
P. A. HOLMAN, M. D.
Thu display of cutlery in this part of the exhibition, was very fine. The com-
petition, however, being between Messrs. Will & Fink and M. Price, both of whom
presented cutlery of California manufacture, of superior excellence and finish.
The Committee award to Messrs. Will & Knk, San .Francisco, for best exhibit of
California made cutlery, a first premium.

To M. Price, San Francisco, for fine exhibit of California made cutlery, a second
premium.

ABDOMINAL SUPPORTERS.

Committee:

WM. CARMAN, M. D., WASHINGTON ATRES, M. D.

The Committee on ladies' abdominal supporters, chest expanders and improved
shoulders braces, report that although they are constrained to make the first award
to the articles exhibited by Mrs. I. J. Howard, for their superior general advantages
and adaptability to the purposes claimed, yet they would call attention to the
specific qualities of lightness, superior mechanism and admirablo adaptability of
those exhibited by Mrs. Read.

Concealed Door Spring, exhibited by B. F. Barker, San Francisco. This inven-
tion' appears to be a great improvement on the ordinary door springs, and their

peculiar construction gives steadiness and strength to the door in closing Awarded

a diploma.

ON DENTISTRY AND DENTAL INSTRUMENTS.

Committee:

J. B. BEERS.

H. J. PAINE.

GEO. F. BENNETT.

The committee report the following as the result of their labors and awards :

On Dentistry.— To Drs. Knowles & Clarke, for the best set of artificial teeth, vul-
canized upon a gold base ; also, for the best set of artificial teeth made upon English
vulcanized rubber, a silver medal.

On Dentistry.— To Dr. H. H. Thrall, for the best set of artificial teeth, made upon
American vulcanized rubber, a first premium.

On Dentistry. —To Dr, Wm. Calvert, for some very finesnraples of artificial teeth,
of Ins own manufacture, which the committee, having used them in their own prac-

tice, believe to bo equal to Eastern make, or the imported article ; also, for samples
of corrundum wheels, tape, &c, manufactured by himself for dental purposes, a silver
medal.

A number of samples of teeth, soldered upon a gold base, were exhibited by divers
parties, some of them highly finished and creditable specimens of the art; but
those of merit the committee were satisfied "ere not wholly executed either in the
laboratory of the exlubitors, or under their immediate supervision, thus giving no
personal evidence either of professional skill or workmanship to the committee, who,
therefore, do not feel justified, in deciding upon their merits.

Extracting Teeth without pain. — To l)r. Edwurd Belle, for an ingenious appa-
ratus for the application of cold to the teeth and gums, during the process of
extraction, benurabiug the nerves and periostium, so as to render the removal of
teeth painless. The committeo have witnessed the practical application of this
process, and believe the machine an excellent one for the purpose designed, in all
cases where it can be properly applied. They, therefore, recommend it as worthy
of consideration. — Awarded a diploma.

ON GLASS MANUFACTURES.

White Flint Glass Ware, by the San Francisco Glass Works. One stand of
fancy articles, in gloss, of California manufacture. This company manufactures
white Hint glass ware only, and, from the excellence and cheapness of their wares,
bid fair, in time, to drive out all foreign competition. This is the Bccond gloss
company established ou the Pacific coast, the other being the Pacific Glass Works'
Company, at the Potrcro, which confines its manufactures mostly to green and
black gluss ware, which it produces in largo quantities. The San Francisco Glass
Works have been in operation only a short time, during which, however, they have
manufactured a great variety of white gloss ware, of excellent quality. — Awarded a
silver medal.

Ground and Cut Glass, by John Mallon & Co., San Francisco. One lot
ground and cut glass. These specimens were of beautiful design and fine, workman-
ship, and not to be excelled by anything of the kind ever imported. — Awarded a
silver medal.

ON MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.

Committee:

GEO. S. EVANS.
GEORGE KOPPITZ.

J. K. KENDALL.

JOHN L. CLARK.
J. W. J. PIERSON.

The display of musical Instruments was a very fine one, that portion of California
manufacture comparing favorably with the best imported. For anew country, scarce-
ly fifteen years a State, the exhibition of her progress in the fine arts of civilization
and population, as shown by this portion of the Fair, is worthy of great praise.
This is more apparent when we consider the volatile character of her people, and
the high price of skilled labor necessary in the manufacture of musical instruments,
and the competition natural with those manufactured and imported from the Eastern
States and Europe.- As a general rule, articles manufactured in California have to
be of surpassing excellence to compete successfully with imported articles, at a
similar price. The case of musical instruments is no exception to the general rule,

Flutes, bv George Pfaff, San Francisco, who exhibited a case containing a variety
of flutes, of5 his own manufacture. These flutes were superior in tone and workman-
ship to any exhibited before. In addition to the usual keys and openings in im-
ported flutes, Mr. PfafF has added several others, which improves them to a consid-
erable extent, as they enable the player to execute with greater ease than heretofore,
very difficult passages, keys, and shakes. The instruments of Mr. Pfaff are bored
in a more perfect manner, which also improves the sound. — Awarded a diploma.

Pianos, by Jacob Zcch, San Francisco. The pianos of Mr. Zech were, in tone,
action, and finish, considered superior to any exhibited before. These pianos,
among other changes, have an improvement in the sounding-board, which adds
greatly to the sweetness and volume of tone. There being no competition of Cali-
fornia made pianos with those of Mr. Zech, the rules forbid award of a premium. In
view, however, of their excellence of tone and finish, as compared with the other
Pianos exhibited, the committeo award to Mr. Zech a gold medal.

Square Pianos, of Wm. B. Bradbury's make, New York, exhibited by A. Kohler,
agent, San Francisco, were the best imported pianos of their kind exhibited. —
Awarded a first premium.

Grand Pianos, by Badger & Lindenberger, San Francisco. Chickering, of Bos-
ton, exhibited a very fine piano of this variety. Mr. Chickering was the only
exhibitor of grand pianos. — Awarded a diploma.

Melodeons and Cabinet Organs, by Mason & Hamlin, exhibited by A. Kohler,
agent. — Awarded a first premium.

Accordeons, of California manufacture, exhibited by C. C. Keene, San Francisco.
These instruments were manufactured by himself, and were superior to the imported.
Awarded a first premium.

ON HAIR PREPARATIONS, DERTRIFICE, ETC.

Committee:

DR. L. LANSZWEERT,

ROYAL FISK.

The great variety of the articles exhibited in this department of the Fair renders
it almost impossible for the Committee to report at length on the merits claimed
for the different articles by their exhibitors. They are, therefore, briefly mentioned,
and those noticed beyond a simple enumeration in all cases have peculiar merits
which, in the opinion of- the Committee, entitle them to that distinction.

Hair Rejuvenator.—Sam\)\Q8 exhibited by A. Grimm. — Awarded a diploma.

Perfumery. — Sample exhibited by T. W. Van Zandt. Also, by J. F. Fugazi, who
exhibited a very large and fine assortment of his own manufacture. The cologne
water, hair restorative, philocome, marrow pomade and hair dye were of most ex-
cellent quality, and, in the opinion of the Committee, equal, if not superior, to
imported articles. Analyses made by the Committee show the ingredients in the
hair restorative to be of a harmless nature, while the testimonials of respectable
parties who have used the article, bear witness to its good effects. — Awarded a silver
medal.

Spring Flower Dentrifice. — Samples exhibited by T. A. W. Lundborg. This
article, on analysis by the Committee, showed no injurious but many valuable in-
gredients for the purpose intended. In the opinion of the Committee, this prepara-
tion surpasses any known article of dentrifice in this market, and they would
recommend it accordingly. — Awarded a silver medal.

Cream of Tartar in Crystals. — Samples exhibited by E. Vache, Los Angeles.
This article was of most excellent quality, but the exhibitor would have promoted
his interests by exhibiting samples prepared for family use, with a description of
its manufacture and cost, and the practicability of competing with the imported
article. As the consumption of this article is very large in this State, it is much to
be regretted that information so important and interesting to the people was not
furnished.

Yeast Powders. — Samples of Curtis' yeast powders exhibited by F. Williams.
As this was the only sample of yeast powders on exhibition, the Committee were
not able to test its merits hy comparison with others. The Committee, however,
were of the opinion that the article exhibited would, on trial, stand well for prefer-
ence.— Awarded a diploma.

Preserved Milk. — Samples exhibited by A. Besson. This article was, in the
opinion of the Committee, superior to any imported, both for freshness and deli-
cacy of flavor, the latter being very difficult to retain through the usual process of
manufacture. Although the only article of its kind on exhibition, the Committee
would, in view of its excellence and purity (as per analysis), recommend it for
premium. — Awarded a silver medal.

Prepared Mustard. — Samples of German and French mustard exhibited by
Zwick and Loeven. In the opinion of the Committee, these samples of mustard — ■
the " Dusseldorfer " and the " Moutard de Bordeaux," are well prepared, the latter,
apparently, being somewhat weaker than the imported article.

Warren's Lustrlna, sample of this article exhibited by C. F. Boshen. This pre-
paration, intended for cleaning and polishing cutlery, tin, Britannia ware, etc., was
tested by the Committee, whp found the article welt adapted, as claimed, but, by a
finer pulverization of some of the ingredients the quality would be improved.
1 [To be Coniined.]

2 ohs Cat Steam Nav Co at 62 per cent
2 sli9 Cal Steam Nav Co nt 6U; per ct, b 3.
10 shs Spring Valley W W at 66,^ per cent

AFTERNOON SKSBIOK.

5 shs Chollar-Potosl at 232 per foot, s 5.
5 sha Chollar-Polosi nt 230 per foot, s30.
10 tubs Chollar-Potosl at 232 per foot

5 shs Chulliir-Piitosl at 232 per foot, a 30.

6 shs Chollar-Poto8t at 233 per foot

6 alia Chollar-Potosl at 230 per foot, b 80.
2 nhs Yellow Jacket at 420 per foot

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 410 per foot, a 10.
8 Bhs Yellow Jacket at 430 per foot, s 3.

2 aha Yellow Jacket at 425 per foot

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 420 per foot, a 10.

4 shs Gould A. Curry at 845 per toot

4 shs t lould ft Curry at 633 per foot, s 3.
12BhsOphlr at 320 per foot
12 shs Ophlr at 320 per foot, B 3.

1 shs Belcher at 245 per foot

8 ahs Alpha G, IT., at 112>£ per foot, a 30.

1 sh Savage at 660 per foot, s3,

2 aha Halo & Norcrosa at 300 per foot, a 3
2 ahs Hale & Norcroaa at 305 per loot

4 ahs Crown Point at 550 per loot, a 3.
6 shs Overman at 41 per ahnrc.

6 sha Imperial at H>7 ! i per eharo .
20 sha Imperial at 108 per share.

2 shs Imperial at 108 per ahare, a 3.

5 shs Imperial at H's1. per share.
15 aha Imperial at 109 per share.

6 ahs Imperial at 105 per share, a 30.
15 shs Imperial at 100 per share, a 60.

Amount of Bales $ 72,300 00

Thursday, January 18.

7 ahs Yellow Jacket at 400@412& a 30.

15 shs Yellow Jacket at 430@52t) per foot
lah Yellow Jacket at 430 per foot, b 30.

10 shs Yellow Jacket at 425 per foot, b 3.
4 aha Yellow Jacket at 420 per foot, a 3.
1 sh Yellow Jacket at 412!£ per foot, 8 10.
1 sh, Savage at 660 per foot, s 6.
1 ah Savage at C50 per foot, s 10.
1 Bh Savage at 675 per foot, b 30.

7 shs Savage at 650@742>£ per foot.
1 sh Savage at 610 per foot, s 3.
lsh Savage at 625]per foot, a 30.

1 sh bavago at 640 per foot, a 10.

9 sha Chollar-Potoal at 332 per foot

10 bIib Chollar-Potosl at 234 per foot, b 10.
32 shs Alpha, G. H., at 115@100 per foot

16 shs Alpha, G H, at 105 per foot, b 30.

8 shs Alpha, G. H., at 60 per loot, a 30.
8 aha Alpha, G. H ., at 60 per foot, s 90.

48 sha Ophlr at 320@325 per foot, s 30.
48 aha Ophlr at 32fi@330 per share, a 3.
60 Bha Ophir at 327J-S@330 per share.
12 sha Ophir at 335@330 per ahare, b 30.

4 shs Gould & Curry at 810 per foot, S 30.
27 shs Imperial at 111®113 per share.

17 shs Imperial at U3@U0 per share, a 3.
6 ahs Imperial at 110 per share, s 15.

20 shs Imperial at 110@111 per share, s 10.
45 sha Exchequer at 6(<j 6 ' i per share.

lsh Cal Steam Nav Coat 62J£ per ct, a 3.

6 shs Cal Steam Nav Go at 62 per cent
$ 9,000 Legal Tender Notes nt 70% per cent.
$5,000 Legal Tender Notes at 70.V\ s 30.

AITEHNOON SESSION.

5 shs Alpha at 105 per share.

4 sha Alpha, G H, at 110 per foot, s 5.

4 shs Alpha, Q. H., at 110 per loot, b 30.

4 shs Alpha, G. H., at 110 per foot.
12 shs Alpha, G H, at 90 per foot, a 30.
12 shs Gould A Curry at850 per foot, b 30.

4 shs Gould & Curry at 810 per foot, a 30.
1 ah Yellow Jacket at H7H per foot.

1 shs Yellow Jacket at 405 per foot, a 30.

6 ahs Chollar-Potosi at 233 per foot, a 10.
6 aha Chollar-Potosl at 234 per foot- b 30.

10 shs Chollar-Potosl at 232 per foot

5 shs Chollar-Potoal at 232 per foot, b 30.
10 sha Chollar-Potosl at 230@228 pr ft, s SO

2 sha Cholla- Potosi at 230 per foot, b 3.
2 sha Savage nt 610 per foot

2 slis Savage at 625 per foot, a 30.
1 sh Savage at 625 per foot, b 3.

3 shs Savage at 640@630 per foot, b 30.
lab Savage at 635 per foot

12 aha Ophlr at 337JS per foot, b 4.

35 shs Imperial at 110@109 per share, s 3.

15 sha Imperial at 109 per share, s5.

6 sha Imperial at 108# per share, a 5.

5 shs Imperial at 108 per share, s 10.
43 aha Imperial at 109@U0 per share.

Sshalmperlal at 109>£ per ahare, s 5.
20 ahs Imperial at 105 per share, s 30.

6 fins Overman at 41 per foot, b 30.

20 shs Confidence at 20 per share, b 30.

6 shs Union Insurance at 118 percent
$ 6,000 Legal Tender Notes at 70>£c, s SO.

Amount of salea 5109,628 00

Friday* January 19.

180 sha Ophir at 325 per foot.
72 sha Ophir tit 322K@325 per foot

3 shs Yellow Jacket at 410@4U5 per ft.

7 slis Yellow Jacket at 400 per foot.

28 shs Chollar-Potosl at 220@230 per foot

5 ahs Chollar-Potosl at 225 per foot 8 30.

4 slis Could & Curry at 820 per foot, b 6.

55 ahs Imperial at 107@109 per share. j
20 shs Imperial at 105 per share, s30.
10 shs Imperial at 103*£ per ahare.

8 aha Hale .t Norcrossat315per foot

9 sha Suvage at 625@630 per foot

1 sh Savagti at 645 per toot, b 30.

6 shs Belcher ut 220 per foot.

4 slid Alpha, G- H. at 300 per foot. ;
15 shs Overman at 40 per foot

6 sha Conildence at 40 per share.
67 shs Bullion at 33 per share.
3,r> slis Sierra Nevada at 9 per ahare.
$15,u00 Legal Tender Notes at 70>£c, a 30.
$5U,000 Legal Tender Notes at 70|£c.

AFTKRNOON SESSION.

15 shs Imperial at 105 per share, s 30.
20 shs Imperial at 100 per share, s60.
lf> shs Imperial at 108 per share.
If, .shs Imperial at lOSJtf per share, b 10.

6 Bhs Imperial at losli per share.

5 shs Chollar-Potosi nt 225!a per foot.
411 slis OhijUiir-l'.itusI al 22ii per foot.

6. shs Chullar.l'otusi al 2J:i ]ht foot, a 10.
10 shs Chollar-Potosi at 220 per foot, s 30.
8 shs Chollar-Potoal at 224 per foot.

2 shs Ravage at 630 per foot, s 10.
i slis Savage at 635 per foot

3 shs Yellow Jacket at 385 per ft, a 5.

4 shs Yellow Jacket at 380 per loot.

7 shs Yellow Jacket at 380 per share, a 6.
2 sha Yellow Jacket at 375 per foot;

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 370 per share.

lsh tiould & Curry at825 per toot
$5 i)00 Legal Tender Notes at 69}^ p ct, a 30.
S-^.'Oil Legal Tender Notes at 70C, b3.
S ."> p m Legal Tender Notes at 70c, a 3.
$ 5,000 Legal Tender Notes at 69%e, s 30.

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pitting ^urowary.

CALIFORNIA.
Shasta. — A correspondent of the Sacra-
mento Union speaks as follows of the quartz
mining prospects of Shasta county : With a
thorough acquaintance and experience in placer
mining for fifteen years, in all its various
branches, and backed generally with success,
and with as full experience in prospecting, not
working, quartz as any one, having had more
or less to do with quartz in most of the southern
and some of the middle counties, having been
north, long in Washoe, and now here, and I
believe further developments, not long distant,
will bear me out in the assertion that nowhere
have I seen any locality offering more flatter-
ing inducements than this vicinity for the in-
vestment of capital, whether you look to the
character, extent and richness of the surface
placer mines ; to the result of mills now in
operation here, above all other places, are the
majority of ledges heavily charged with the
different characters of gold-bearing sulphates,
and wherein iron is a principal ingredient, in
all imaginable combinations ; to such an ex-
tent do sulphates prevail, in many instances as
to be the predominant material in weight and
bulk j thus, at the very outset requiring a
character of machinery and process lor work-
ing, with corresponding means and experience,
far above the capacity of miners hereabouts,
and will continue an insuperable barrier to the
development of mines that, with proper appli-
ances and judicious management, would annu-
ally yield millions.

" The old Jollie lode, now owned and worked
by a company of practical English miners, at
Muletowh, with an old worn-out, rickety 4-
stamp mill, with overshot water-wheel, ■ — a
vein from eight to fifteen inches thick, with
very hard wall rock at the depth of forty-
five or fifty feet, costing $12 to $15 per ton
for quarrying — is, with no way of working sul-
phates at all, and only copper plates for, saving
free gold (whilst the sulphates, which are very
rich, constitute three-fourths of the body of
the lode,) yielding from §60 to $80 per ton,
and has yielded for all work done , over $50
per ton, free gold, up to this time, and is im-
proving as developed.

The Highland Company's mill, near the
head of Dutch Gulch, two miles from French
Gulch, runniug eight stamps, is steadily yield-
ing from $30 to $200 per ton. The Wash-
ington Company's mill, on French Gulch, old
and favorably known, is taking out very rich
ore again. The Baker Company, on the east
fork of Clear Creek, is taking out fabulously
rich ore, and crushing, with hand mortar, $100
to the pound. The Honeycomb Company's
mill, hydraulic power, on Hurdy-Gurdyville, is
crushing, near the head of French Gulch, fine
looking rock. Result not yet heard.

Near Old Diggings, for two years pa3t a
Mexican has been constantly engaged pounding
rock, has just erected an arastra, has been and
is supporting thereby a large family from a
large and well developed vein. Kelly & Co.,
just completing a mill at Lower Springs, a
few days since obtained from scrapings in the
bottom of the shaft in their lode, four dollars
to the pan, while in every direction daily new
discoveries of rich croppings are being made
by miners who are without means to test
them by either work or machinery. Where
there is one so called mill there should be
fifty."

The Courier says that Mr. Rudolph Diotz
is building a mill on Mill Creek, which, when
completed, will be a source of profit to the
owners and citizens of the county, as well as
something to be proud of. The building is
40 by 125 feet, one story high.

Plumas.— A correspondent of the Quincy
Union gives the following detail of mining
operations at Sawpit Flat :

The Comet Company. — This company has
probably expended $15,000 in running a tunnel
along the south line of the claims, and sus-
pended operations nearly a year ago. The
claims, of course, are not prospected, and, what
is stili worse, probably never will be while
owned by the present company.

Eagle Company. — The Eagle Company has
a fine large dump shed, and is nicely situated
for work. About $12,000 has been expended
in a tunnel and other improvements, and this
is its first year in the channel. The company
is working sixteen hands. The gravel pros-
pects well, and next spring we may expect to
hear good tidings from the Eagle.

Franklin Company. — This company took
out last year $35,000 and it is expected to do
as well, if not better, this year. The company
employs thirteen hands — four of these are em-
ployed in driving the main tunnel back to see
what old dame nature has hidden away in the
back part of this old banking house. Two
channels have been found in every claim at
Sawpit Flat — the first or outside channel is
unprospected ; the second is good, and the
Franklin is driving back in search of a third

Channel with many reasons to hope for success.
Union Company. — This company took out
last year nearly $40,000— and it is expected
the proceeds of these claims this year, will not
fall below the figures of last year. The tunnel
and improvements have not been made prob-
ably for less than $15,000. Sixteen hands are
employed in the claims.

New Yoke. Company. — The tunnel and im-
provements have cost about $12,000. The
tunnel was commenced about eighteen months
ago, and is now in the channel. The claims
will be opened and in a fair way for taking Out
gravel, probably in two months from now.
There is no doubt but these claims will give a
good account of themselves next spring. With
the New York ends our catalogue of Sawpit
Flat mining claims.

Calaveras. — The Copperopolis Courier of
a late date speaks as follows of the mining
interests of this county :

Within the past few months numerous quartz
leads have beeu discovered in different parts of
this county, and the work of prospecting has
been carried on in the most lively manner.
At Murphy's, Angels, French Camp, San
Domingo, San Andreas, Vallecito, West
Point, Campo Seco, Copperopolis, and other
places, leads of promise have been discovered
and are now being prospected with vigor. At
Angels an unusual interest is being felt in the
miues.. Several companies are extracting rock
for the mills now in operation (four in number),
while numerous private parties in that place
and vicinity are quietly working their respect-
ive claims. At Carson Hill rich developments
have recently been made. Also in Salt Spring
Valley. It is said that the new mill at Angels
is a paying institution, the rock from the claim
on which it is situated averaging about eighty
dollars to the ton. Many of the claims in the
vicinity of French Gulch seem to possess more
than ordinary merit. They are small, but make
up in richness what they lack in size. More-
over, the cost of developing them is compara-
tively small, the formation through which they
run being soft slate. The Hardy lead is one
foot in thickness at a depth of twenty five
feet, and is becoming wider as the shaft de-
scends ; but if the lead is no wider at a greater
depth, it is to be hoped it will be equally as
rich as it is known to be nearer the surface.
A foot lead in soft slate, yielding from fifty to
one hundred dollars to the ton, is valuable
property. In a few years Calaveras county
will be numbered among the first quartz miuing
counties in the State. Indeed, we shall not
be surprised if it take the lead.

Tuolumne. — The following quartz mills are
reported for the First Assessment District of
Tuolumne county :

Soulsby Mill ; run by steam or water ; 20
stamps, 4 pans ; 40 horse power.

Independence Mill; steam; 10 stamps; 25
horse power.

Confidence Mill ; steam ; 10 stamps, 3 aras-
tras ; 20 horse power.

Bay State Mill ; steam ; 5 stamps ; 25 horse
power.

Green's Mill ; steam ; 5 stamps and amal-
gamator ; 8 horse power.

Wheeler & Thayer's Mill ; 10 stamps, 2
pans ; 20 horse power.

Laurel Hill Mill ; 10 stamps, 2 pans ; 20
horse power.

Larco Mill ; 10 stamps, 2 pans ; 20 horse
power.

Pirate Mill ; 10 stamps, 2 arastras ; 25 horse
power.

Grizzly Mill ; 10 stamps, 2 pans ; 25 hor.-e
power.

Eureka Mining Company's Mill ; 20 stamps,
3 pans ; 40 horse power.

Gilson Mill ; 10 stamps, 1 arastra ; 20 horse
power.

Excelsior Mill ; 10 stamps ; 20 horse power.

Monitor Mill ; 10 stamps, 3 pans ; 20 horse
power.

Tuolumne Mountain Gold and Silver Min-
ing Company, (Buchanan Mill) ; 10 stamps,
20 horse power.

Dr. Walker's Mill ; 2 stamps ; 5 horse power.

Robert Cash, smelting works for extracting
gold, (oven, battery, etc).

Mariposa. — The Mariposa Free Press
says : Reports from the Hamilton district con-
cerning copper prospects still continue to be
favorable. Several thousand pounds of the
metal have been smelted during the last two
weeks at the works ready for shipment. Quite
a little town is springing up in the locality of
these works at James' Ranch, which may
eventually rival Copperopolis.
HUMBOLDT.

We learn from the Register that the Monte-
zuma mine is looking as well as ever, and the
deep work wijl soon be resumed. Meantime,
the drifters are taking out ore which yields
remarkably well under mill process. Sterling
is getting material together for the cement
furnaces.

The Webber mill, which has been removed
from Arabia, Trinity District, and erected on

the Humboldt river, lately turned out sixty
pounds of bullion. The old mill built by John
C. Fall is being run by M. Torrey, and is now
wbrking rock from the Manitewoc mine.
Holt's mill, in Winnemuck District, about
twenty-five miles north of Dunn Glenn, is com-
pleted, and will start up in a few days. The
Jersey, Montezuma and Dasey claims, in Trini-
ty District, are taking out rock.

The Jersey mine is now second to none in
the county. The Atchisons are putting shafts
down at an unprecedented rate. Twelve men
constantly at work. In the perpendicular
shaft, above the line of the Dunderberg incline,
at a depth of sixty-five feet, they have struck
the ledge, and have at that point a body of
fine ore three feet in width. The tunnel (tak-
ing the ledge endwise) is ninety feet in ; the
inclines (following the ledge down at differeut
points) are kept on with — one being now 108
feet and the other 120 feet down. This may
be called prospecting a ledge to some purpose.
NEVADA.
The following figures are taken from the
reports of the several Assessors of the counties
indicated in the State of Nevada :

The Assessor of Humboldt says his county
has produced $100,000 of bullion during the
year ending September 30th. The total yield
of the Slieba mine is reported at $70,000, the
ore averaging $140 per ton. The Assessor of
Lander county, which includes the Reese
River region, says that during the last six
months 36,000 tons of ore have been reduced
in his county, at an average cost of $75 per
ton, and 10,000 tons have been taken out and
laid by, to be reduced when the expense will
not exceed $50. rihe number of miners is
estimated at $1,000. The county has three
water-power quartz mills with thirty stamps in
all ; and sixteen steam quartz mills with 133
stamps. The Surveyor aud Assessor of Nye
county, make a joint report in which they state
that there are four quartz mills in operation in
the county, and four are being built, one at the
Murphy mine, Twin River District, to have
forty stomps, and to cost $150,000. The num-
ber of miners is estimated at 500 ; the total
product of bullion at $100,000. The cash
working capital introduced within a year, is
reported at $1,000,000.

Justis Mine. — The Justis miue is said to
be yielding a large amount of excellent ore at
the present time. It is stated that 800 tons
per month, that will work lrom $40 to $50 per
ton, can be extracted.

ESMERALDA.
John S. Mayhugh.Esq., furnishes the Vir-
ginia Enterprise with the following facts with
regard to the mines of Bodie District :

The Isabel shalt has now reached to the
depth of 176 feet, at which point the vein is
found to be five feet wide.

The Osceola is now down to the distance of
216 feet, commencing on the surface with a
ledge only ten inches thick, but at the bottom
of the shaft the vein has increased to from five
and a half to six feet in thickness.

The New Mexico is 104 feet deep from the
surface, with a splendid lode in view of some
four feet thick.

I will here remark that all the ledges in this
district are decomposed, and these outcrop-
pings do not show more than six or eight
iuches of a ledge.

They have struck rich ore in the Mary
Ellen Ledge, at a depth of 200 feet.

Bunker Hilt is down upon the ledge 130
feet.

The Magnet 120 feet, with a vein of pay
ore at least three feet thick.

Rockaway, fifty feet deep, has just struck
good ore.

In the New Mexico upper shaft, known as
No. 2, the depth of 180 feet has been reached,
from which point there is now being taken
some of the richest ore that I have ever seen
iu this section of the country.

Osceola No. 2 is now excavated to the
depth of 123 feet, in the bottom of which is
found a very fine ledge of pay ore some four
feet in thickness.

The Tioga is down about 100 feet and opens
out a splendid ledge.

The New Mexico Tunnel has now reached
the distance of 356 feet to the southwest
through the main body of the hill, the end of
which is 256 feet perpendicular from the sur-

The Tioga Tunnel is 265 feet into the bluff,
and from the surface 222 feet.

The Isabel Tunnel is located on the north
side of the bluff, and has now penetrated to
the distance of 386 feet, and in its course
through the hill has passed through some four
fine-looking ledges of two and a half to four
feet thick. When this tunnel shall have
reached to the distance of 700 feet it will have
cut through the lodes of several of the most
important companies at nearly right angles,
and at an average depth from the surface of
500 feet.

The mines in this district have several ad-
vantages not usually found connected with the

working of silver ores on the eastern slope.
First, plenty of clear aud pure water. Second,
the ore is all, or nearly so, decomposed, and
thirty tons can be crushed with more ease, and
in less time, aud with less wear and tear to a
mill than twenty or twenty-five tons of the
average rock of Virginia or Esmeralda, which
is, to some extent, hard and flinty — at least it
has been the experience of our Esmeralda mill
men, who have crushed from both districts,
Bodie and Esmeralda.

Third and last and most important, is the
easy access to an inexhaustible amount of the
finest timber for both building and fuel pur-
poses at the foot of the Sierra Nevada moun-
tains, at a distance of about eighteen or twenty
miles.

The immense amount of ore that can be
taken from these niiues will require at least
,two additional mills, of thirty stamps each.

The Empire Company's mill, that has been
erected during the past summer, is situated at
the northeast base of the bluff, in the valley
lesdiug from Bodie to Aurora, aud about 700
feet below their mines. The inside machinery
of the mill are sixteen heavy stamps, eight
Wheeler pans, three separators, four Copper
shaking-tables (one to each battery of four
stamps), four copper concentrators, twelve vats
for pulp — capacity of seven tons each.

The mill crushes ten tons per day, which is
all that the pans can amalgamate, but with an
increased number of pans (which it is the in-
tention of the company to put in) , the capacity
of the mill will be thirty tons per day.

The mill is now yielding from $12,000 to
$15,000 permouth, and the mining and milling
of the ore costs $10 per ton, and is supplied
from one ledge only— the Osceola; the ore
from this ledge costs about $1 75 per ton for
mining, and there is enough of ore. by cubic
measurement, in sight, above the 100-foot
level, to run the present mill one year without
any further developments. Thirteen mem are
employed in the mill.

EEESE RIVER.

We condense from the Reese River Reveille
as follows : We learn that new and important
discoveries of mineral grouud have recently
been made south of Silver Peak District. The
character of the ledges — which rumor pro-
nounces very rich — and their precise locality
have not yet transpired, but we hope to be able
to furnish the particulars in a few days.

An instance of successful work is recorded,
in the case of a lot of very rebellious ore taken
from the Stephen A. Douglas mine and worked
at the Midas mill. The bullion was 960 fine,
and exceeded 80 percent, of the assay value of
the ore. The Douglas ore has long beeu con-
sidered as among the most rebellious in the
district and is nearly similar to the ore of the
Providential. It is gratifying to know that
our most refractory ores can be made to yield
such fine bullion, aud that they only require to
be treated in a proper and skillful manner.

The Providential is situated on Lander Hill,
and is being furnished with powerful hoisting
apparatus. The Providential exhibits one of
the largest and most promising veins on the
hill, and has suffered severely for lack of this
mechanical force to develop its character.

The Tesoro mine has lately been worked
with great energy, and is now naarly 100 feet
deep. The vein has been penetrated four feet
without cutting through it. The ore seems to
be of good character.

The Drummond Ledge is located 200 yards
north of the Empire mill building in Yankee
Blade Ravine, ft is a very large claim, em-
bracing 2,000 feet. An incline follows the
course of the vein to the depth of thirty-two
feet, exhibiting a handsome ledge fifteen inches
thick, holding several strata of very rich chlo-
ride ore. For the amount of lahor expended
on the claim the owners are warranted in be-
lieving it one of the most promising mines in
the Yankee Blade basin.

The Winchell mine is situated about 400
yards north of Yaukee Blade Ravine, and
about half a mile from the Metacouiet ledge iu
the adjoining district of Amador. It is be-
lieved to be an extension of the Metacomet.
A shaft has been sunk on the ledge to the
depth of twenty-three feet, developing a ledge
fully five feet thick. Although the ore ob-
tained from the vein does not yield high assays
of silver, nor would it pay the present cost of
reduction in a custom mill, it is believed that
when greater depth has been attained, it will
prove a valuable property. The Winchell
belongs to the Austin Silver Mining Company,
aud is attached to the Colfax mill.

Some rich ore has recently been taken out
of the Girard, under charge of Mr. Joseph
O'Neil. The old good repute of this claim is
well borne out by the recent developments.
At a depth of eighty feet the vein is found to
be near two feet in thickness and bearing a fine
quality of ore. It will probably require a
depth of 200 feet to reach the sulphuret ore,
but from the evidences shown by the richness
aud size of the vein, the sulphurets will prove
abuudant and valuable when found.

$bt pining and £rfcntific § xm.

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yirrltinirnt.

A NEW SUBSTITUTE FOE IEON AUD
WOOD.

Prof. A. L. Fleary, in one of hia interesting
letters to the Pittsburg Oil News anil Manu-
facturing Journal, gives quito a full descrip-
tion of a recent invention of a substance known
as Zopissa paperboard, which, he states, is now
being extensivi-ly introduced in England as a
substitute for many purposes for wood and
iron. The invention was made by Col. X. ('.
Scexerelmey, a Hungarian gentleman, residing
in London. The following description, coiu-
plfod from the Professor's letter, will bo read
with interest as giving some idea of the use-
fulness and value of this invention :

The Zopissa paperboards and pipes are
made of a material manufactured from fibrous
substances, and saturated with the Zopissa
compound only, without the slightest admix-
tnn' 1Pf any bituminous matter. They are
therefore not to be confouoded with pipes
made of bituminous paper.

Tfce material is of u most remarkable char-
acter, its specific gravity compared to iron is
as ono to six and a half or thereabout*, depend-
ing on tho mode of'iU manufacture; it is
slightly greater thuu the specific gravity of
wood (Knglish oak.) but the Xopissa board is
much stronger than any description of wood.
A teat with Zopissa board of one inch in thick-
ness against oak planks of the same width and
length, but six inches thick, has shown that
where the one inch Zopissa boards have de-
flected half an inch, the six inch oak planks
have been thoroughly broken.

When fired at with a Whitworth rifle it has
been found that the resistance to penetration
ol two itches of this board is proved to be
greater than that of ten inches of solid oak.

The Zopissa boards are perfectly water-
proof or non-absorbent, and practically inde-
structible, for neither animal, nor vegetable
matter can adhere to their surface. The ma-
terial is a non-conductor of heat, cold or
electricity, and perfectly non-inflammable, no
amount of heat can set it in a flame.

When prepared in sheets, which can be
made 1UU feet long or upwards, and of any
breadth and thickness, this material is emi-
nently adapted for ship and boat building, the
lining or covering of ships, for backing armor
plated vessels ; for the construction of water
tanks ; for portable houses ; for roofing and
flooring ; for railway and private carriage build-
ing ; formany descriptions of furniture; for
the soles of boots and shoes, for oil and water
tanks, petroleum barrels, hogsheads, casks,
boxes, etc., etc.

The Zopissa boards are readily fixed to the
framework of vessels, and do not require
sheathing with copper or other metal, for they
are never fouled. The heaviest shot going
through vessels constructed of this material
will make only a clear, round hole, without
splintering, which is the cause of the destruc-
tion ol life in vessels of war, (the same can be
said to happen iu the railroad collisions,) the
damaged portion cau at ouce be plugged and
rendered perfectly secure.

If such a vessel strikes upon a rock, there
will be no shattering of timbers, as with a
wooden vessel, or complete destruction as is
often the case with iron ones, owing to the
inability to immediately repair the damaged
portion.

When used as a lining for iron ships, the
Zopissa board eDtirely prevents the unpleasant
and unhealthy effect of sweating, always to
be found in such vessels.

So fully alive are the English government
and the shipping interest to this invention and
its important advantages, that large oS'ers have
been made to the patentee for the right to
apply the material for this purpose ouly.

For the construction ol railway carriages an
immense field is open for the application of the
Zopissa board, and orders are already promised
for many years to come. When this material
is used, a carriage is obtained combining the
maximum of strength with the minimum of
weight and cost, and the most beautiful pol-
ished surface can be given to the exterior of
Buck carnages.

THE ZOPISSA PIPES.

In addition to the multifarious uses to which
the Zopissa sheets are suited, the Zopissa
pipes are peculiarly applicable for the trans-
mission of water, gas, sewerage, oil, and other
liquids, also for underground telegraph pur-
poses, for speaking tubes and a vast variety of
other uses. Tl.e Zopissa pipes are consider-
ably stronger, (compared by weight) much
cheaper, aud remarkably light as compared
with iron pipes. Water passing through them
will remain perfectly pure and cannot freeze iu
the severest frost, therefore, pipes of this ma-
terial are not liable to burst. To prove the
latter statement the Zopissa pipes have beeu

tested in Russia for a whole winter without
beinir affected in the smallest degree.

The Zopissa pipes will bear a pressure of 260
pounds to the square inch, aud can be made of
greuter strength if required.

WHAT is ZOI'ISSA?

The Zipissa is a substance coming from the
I ..-! Indies, and possesses the peculiar proper-
ties given to the fibrous materiuls. If we look
around in nature we find many curious proper-
ties due to the admixture of certuin substances,
the strength of tho fibre in certain qualities ol
unud. the stiffness of straw, the tenacity of the
vine, the indestructibility of the human hair, the
hardness of the covering, and the compactness
of the tooth, and many other instances, show
that wo have yet many things to learn. The
preservation of the monuments of antiquity in
Eastern cities, in Egypt, in the East Indies and
others, have led Col. Szerelniey to the employ-
ment of what is uow known as Zopissa, a
peculiar gum used by the ancieuts for the
preservation of wood and cloths.

The Papier Mache of the Chinese and Ja-
panese has never yet been equalized or super-
seded by any of the European or American
manufacturers, and from the above given ex-
tracts from English publications, we can see
that our neighbors over the water begin to
show that they are not remaining behind in the
general progress.

ITS CSE AS AN INSULATOR.

The following extract from the London Times
September 1st of the present year, foreshadows
another important improvement: " But what
strikes us most at the present time," says the
journal, "just after a second failure to estab-
lish telegraphic communication with America,
is the confident assertion of Colonel Szerel-
mey's friends, well known in several circles,
that by the use of this Zopissa paper aloue, of
all the materials at preseut known, can a per-
fect electric cable be formed. We were shown
a rope of less than an inch in diameter, with
an ordinary cupper wire projecting at each end
through the center. This rope was formed
neither of hemp, india-rubber, gutta percha,
cork shavings, nor any ordinary recommended
covering, but simply of Zopissa paper. It is
almost impossible that it can break ; it will
not stretch, and thus throw the strain on the
copper wire, although it is perfectly flexible.
Lastly, it has been reported by some of the
most skilled electricians of the day as being
perfect in insulation and other respects. Now,
if anything like what we have heard as to the
practicability of this discovery and its applica-
tion to so many of the purposes of life, its cheap-
ness, its durability. its comparative safely from
fire, etc., be feasible, it is high time that the
public took pains to be thoroughly informed ou
the subject."

Mechanics' Wages are advancing in England.
The cabinet-makers iu London lately demanded
an advance of ten per cent, on all kinds of
work, and received it. Wages are also advanc-
ing all through the iron districts. This is one
of the expected and legitimate results of the
great revolution movement recently set on foot
in the Eastern States for the procurement of
skilled labor from Europe. The policy here-
tofore adopted of building up manufacturing
enterprises in this country which can compete
with the pauper labor of Europe, by a system
of protective duties, is to be, in a great meas-
ure, abandoned ; and the same end is to be
gained by drawing off the skilled labor of Eng-
land to this country, by the offer of high
wages and the facilities of emigration, until
the English manufacturer shall be compelled,
by the very scarcity of labor, to raise the
price of wages to a standard so near to our
own, as to place the two countries on equality
of footing in that particular, It is not pro-
posed to degrade the American operative to
the condition of a mere toiling animal : but
rather to elevate the European laborer to the
American level — to a position in which his
toil will secure for him the means of a decent
and comfortable living. The enterprise is likely
to succeed, too ; and not only America but
Europe, also — the great producing classes of
the world everywhere — will be benefited by the
movement. We may be compelled to pay a
little more lor our broadcloths and linens, our
silks and satins, our railroad iron and our cut-
lery ; but the gold with which they are now
purchased, and which finds its way into the
coffers of European bankers, will be kept in
the hands of our own couutrymen. The mis-
sion in which we are engaged is a great and a
noble one ; aud one in every way worthy of
our people, and of the age in which we live.

Bbssbmbb Steel, — There are now seventeen
large Bessemer steel works in Great Brituin,
producing steel at $100 per ton below the av.
erage price at which steel was sold before
this new process was invented. These works
are capable of producing 6,000 tons of steel
weekly, equal to fifteen times the entire pro-
duction of that metal before the introduction
of the Bessemer process, and effecting an an-
nual saving iu the cost ol steel in Great
Britain alone of over S30.000.000 ! By the
extensive cupolus and heavy hydraulic machin-
ery, connected with some of the largest of
these steel works, three men ore enabled to
produce ono hundred tons of Bessemer steel
per day. Perhaps no discovery, if we except
the steam engine, has proved of such immense
importance to the world as this.

Improvement in Making Steel Castings.

Mr. Thomas E. Tickers, of Sheffield, Eng-
land, has recently patented what is claimed to
be an important improvement in the manufac-
ture of Bteel castings, which he describes as
follows :

My invention of improvements in the manu-
facture of steel castings relates more particu-
larly to casting heavy masses of steel, such as
wheel-tires, gun-blocks, crank-axles, and other
masses. The object of the invention is to pre
vent formation of large crystals, which are ob-
jectionable in steel castings. To this end,
when the metal has been poured into the
mould, or while it is being poured in, motion is
imparted to the mould, so that the metal being
in a molten or liquid state, is kept in continual
motion or agitation. I do not confine myself
to any particular motion, but I prefer an oscil-
lating, reciprocating, or rocking motion, whereby
the liquid metal will be gently agitated or
moved in the mould. When the article to be
cast is circular, Euch as railway-wheels or tires,
an oscillating or rocking movement of the
mould will be found sufficient to set the molten
metal in motion, and thereby prevent the for-
mation of large crystals. For some articles an
intermittent circular motion will be preferable,
while for others a reciprocating movement will
answer the purpose. Other motions or com-
pound movements may be advantageously em-
ployed in some instances. The particular
motion to be used lor the purpose of iny in-
vention must, therefore, be left to the discretion
of the manufacturer. The most convenient
method of carrying out my invention is 'to
mount or place the mould on a frame, to which
the required motion can be imparted either by
the hand of the workman or by mechanical
means, such as by the use of a crank, eccentric,
or other equivalent mechanism, and this motion
may, if desired, be continued until the metal is
quite set.

New Apparatus foe Seeino Throcgh'Wa-
ter. — The last number of the EdinburgiJeowio
says :

Currents in the very bed of a river or be-
neath the surface of the sea, may be watched,
as Mr. Campbell informs us, by an arrangement
which the smugglers used in old days. They
sank their contraband cargo when there was
an alarm, and they searched for it again by the
help of a so-called telescope. It was nothing
more than a cask with a plate of strong glass
at the bottom. The man plunged the closed
end a lew inches below the surface, and put his
head into the other end, and then he saw
clearly into the water. The glare and confused
reflection and refractions from and through the
rippled surface of the sea, were entirely shut
out by this contrivauce. Seal hunters still use it.
With this simple apparatus, the stirring life
of the sea-bottom can be watched at leisure
and with great distinctness. So far as this
contrivance enables men to see the land uuder
the waves, movements under water closely re-
semble the movements under air. Sea weeds,
like plants, bend before the gale ; fish, like
birds, keep their heads to the stream, and
hang poised on their fins ; mud clouds take
the shape of watpr clouds in air, impede the
light, cast shadows and take shapes which
point out the directions which currents flow.
It is strange at first, to hang over a boat's
side peering into a new world, aud the interest
grows. There is excitement in watching big
fish swoop like hawks out of their sea-weed
forest after a white fly sunk to the tree-tops to
tempt them, and the fight which follows is
better fun when plainly seen. (Vol. 1, p. 67.)
Mr. Campbell suggests plate glass windows in
the bottom of a boat ; it would bring men and
fish face to face ; and the habits of the latter
could be leisurely watched.

Important Invention. — The invention of
Ebenezer Danlorth, of Geneva, Illinois, by
which steam can be generated without the
least risk of explosion, has been patented and
sold to a New York company, with a capital
of $2,100,000, for the manufacture of the ap-
paratus.

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San Francisco:

Saturday Morning, Jan. 20, 1866.

New Quartz Mill — Rich Lodh. — The vi-
cinity of Coulterville, in Mariposa county, is
noted for its great number of quartz lodes.
The great mother vein running through the
State passes through the town, and in almost
every direction the county is intersected with
rich paying lodes. Among the number, the
Louisiana lode stands prominent for extent
and richness. The Louisiana claim contains
3,500 feet, and varies from three to eight in
width. A tunnel 200 feet in length cuts the
vein at the depth of 100 feet from the surface'
which is also reached by a shaft at the point of
intersection. The property was purchased by
Judge Heslep, during the past summer, who
has associated with him his brother, W. G,
Heslep, of Tuolumne county, and his son, P.
O. Heslep, in its ownership and management.
Since the purchase, extensive improvements
have been made. A new engine, capable of
driving from fourteen to twenty stamps, has
replaced the old machinery. A Eix, Logan &
Co.'s patent hammer mill is also added. A
separate hoisting and pumping engine is also
erected, making the mill one of the most com-
plete in the State. The rock is a rich sul-
phuret, the quartz ranging in value from $10
to 850 per ton, and the sulphurets from $100
to $500 per ton. The great difficulty ol work-
ing sulphurets, as is well known, is in the amal-
gamating process. Owing to the presence of
sulphur and iron the gold cannot be saved
without much trouble. The property was pur-
chased with a full knowledge of the difficulty of
saving the gold, and to meet the difficulty,
MessrB. Heslep have erected one of Hagan's
patent desulphurizing furnaces, through which
all the sulphurets pass before being crushed.
The process is simple, consisting only in the
application of burning hydrogen gas to the
rock in the furnace. The rock, it is claimed, is
effectually decomposed by the application, and
is rendered so friable that double the quantity
can be crushed in a given time over the rock in
its unprepared condition. The expense of this
process does not exceed one dollar per ton, in.
eluding the handling. As far as tried, the mill
as well as the desulphurizing process, is said to
be a complete success. The application of the
Hagan's desulphurizing process, it is stated,
controls the most rebellious ores, enabling
the operator to save within ten per cent, all
the gold in the rock. The operations of the
Messrs. Heslep is viewed with great intent
by quartz miners, particularly the owners of
sulphuret veins.

L B Clark
J Andrews
Hiram Arents
George Hearst
M 1) Boruck
0 F Wood
J N Pierson
William Hollis
H C Bennett
John Hemsley
William H Poye
L W Getcbell
H S Pitch

J P Jones.

Daniel Glavin A T Langton

Lewis Reynolds G Meredith

M A Singleton J W Moyle.

SISKIYOU,

A J Snyder
A C Knox
W P Poole
John B Owens
A W Stratton
C S Cutter
W H Manning
A T Dewey
W B Ewer
S H Alley
E D Waters
A L Tubbs
HLJ

L M Poulke
E Wadsw worth

J L Downing.

J C Dorr

R M Wilson
GP Whiteman
H W Briggs

Allen Oliver
A B Preston
S S Turner
Prank Heslep
L. Gilson ,

E L H Gardiner

C F Reed
IN Hoag

Thomas H Steele
J K Luttrel.

TRINITY.

S P Messick.

TULARE.

J D Brown
JW Freeman.

TUOLUMNE.

George S Evans
Otis Ferrin
L J Hogle
J E Goodall
Oliver Wolcott.

YOLO.

W B Freeman
George Williard.

YUBA.

Henry Tidoau
Benjamin Chadwick
H Hogarth
A F Williams.

R L Crary
T B Simpson
Dr. Teegarden
William Carpenter
C E Filkins

On motion, the presiding officers were made
the permanent officers of the Convention. A
Committee on Resolutions was appointed by
the Chair, consisting of Messrs. Pierson of
San Francisco, Rose of Amador, Poulke of
Siskiyou, Gaskill of Butte, Leonard of Cala-
veras, Roberts of Nevada, Tale of Placer,
Goodman of Plumas, and Wolcott of Tuolumne

I. N. Hoag said he was informed that the
Assembly had to-day appointed a Committee
of five to bring before this Convention the
subject of establishing, in connection with an
Agricultural and Art College, a Department
on Mining and Assaying, and he therefore
offered the following :

Resolved, That there be a Committee of
five appointed by the Chair to confer with a
like Committee of the Assembly upon the es-
tablishment of a Department of Mining and
Assaying, in connection with an Agricultural
and Mechanics' Art College.

The resolution was adopted and Committee
appointed, consisting of Messrs. Hoag of Tolo,
Ewer of San Francisco, Moyle of Sierra, Fil-
kins of Tuba, and Williams of El Dorado.

A large variety of resolutions were presented,
A portion were read and referred without de-
bate in accordance with a vote of the Con-
vention— finally the balance , by action of the
meeting, were referred without reading.

Adjourned till ten o'clock on Thursday.
SECOND DAT.

Convention met at 10 o'clock, and without
any important action, shortly adjourned till 1
o'clock to allow the Committee on Resolu-
tions further time to report.

At 1 o'clock the Convention again opened,
and the following preamble and resolutions
were reported by the committee :

Whereas, Since the discovery of gold mines in California,
it has been the policy of the General Government to allow
all those who desired to mine for the precious metals in
this State a free aud unrestricted right to search for and
discover the same, and wheu found, to hold and develop
their several claims, subject only to such restrictions aud
rules as might be adopted by Convections held by those
who were engaged in aetual mining enterprises in the sev-
eral mining districts of the State; and, whereas, we be-
lieve that by the adoption of that policy the mining inter-
ests of the State have been developed more thoroughly
and to a much greater extent than they would have been
under any other policy that could have been adopted; and
whereas, legislation for the survey and sale of mineral
lands is threatened in the Congress of the United states,
and it is seriously proposed to destroy the property inter-
ests which have been created in this State, under the
license of the General Government, for seventeen years
past, aud to rovoiutiouize the whole system of ruining
business and tenures under which the mines have been so
far developed, the State lias prospered, the Government
has been supplied with the sinews ol war, trade with ad-

vantageous markets, and the revenue a valuable aud in-
creasing resource; therefore, be it

Resolved by the miners of California, in General Con-
vention assembled, That we are opposed to any survey,
lease or sale of the mineral lands of this State, as injurious
to the best interests of the General Government, and of
this State, and utterly ruinous to the mining communities.

Resolved, That any increase of tho tax upon the pro-
ceeds of the mines would be onerous and injurious to the
mining interests of this coast.

Resolved, That the bill introduced into the Senate of the
United States by John Sherman, of Ohio, is singularly
calculated to work the utmost confusion and loss to the
present holders of mining properly, who have Invested
their labor and capital in developing the mines; to destroy
the vast canal interests of the State, the existence of
which is necessary to the prosecution of mining, and to
oxpel the great bulk of the population of the mining dis-
tricts from their homes, their business and possessions:.

Resolved, That the miners of California respectfully pe-
tition the Congress of the United States to respect the
rights and property iuterests which the policy of the Gov-
ernment, long continued, has created and fostered.

Resolved, That we indorse the action of the Legislature
of this State requesting the delay in the issuance of pat-
ents to the Central Pacific Railroad Company, or any other
railroad company; until the Government has employed
effective measures to segregate the mineral trom the agri-
cultural lands lying within the lines of the grant to the
railroad company, and, while willing and anxious to aid
and encourage in the construction of said road— the great
national highway — we most emphatically protest against
the cession of a vast section of mineral and timber lands
for that purpose, involving the sacrifice and destruction of
private rights already vested.

Resolved, That a Committee of five be appointed by the
President of tbls Couvoution, the said Presideut to act as
Chairman thereof, to prepare a memorial to Congress em-
bodying the sentiment contained in these resolutions, and
to cause the same to be presented, through our delegation
in Congress, to the President of the United States, the Sec-
retary of the Interior, and Commissioner of the General
Land Office.

Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forthwith
forwarded by the officers of the Convention to each of our
Senators and Members of Congress, with the request of the
Convention that the same be laid before their respective
Houses ot Congress.

The several resolutions were read and
adopted seriatim, with some slight amend-
ments of a verbal character, and telegraphed
to Washington the same evening.

Mr. Watt moved and carried that a commit-
tee of miners be appointed, whose duty it shall
be to watch over and protect the interests of
the miners of California, with power to call
Miners' Conventions whenever they should
think it necessary ; such committee to con-
sist of one from each county, to be selected by
the delegations.

EVENING SESSION.

giThe Convention having adjourned at 3:25
p. m., re-assembled at 7:30.

The Committee on Resolutions recommended
the adoption of the following :

Resolved, That in the opinion of this Con-
vention the Legislature should at the present
session enact a few plain, comprehensive aud
uniform laws in relation to the location, pos-
session and evidence of abandonment of quartz
mines situated upon the public lands within
this State.

A minority of the committee offered the
following as a substitute :

Resolved, As the sense of this Convention,
that no legislation by the State Legislature
upon mining tenures is desirable.

A long and earnest debate ensued — Messrs.
Watt, Foulke and Briggs, speaking in favor of
the adoption of the substitute, aud Messrs.
Belden, Hearst, Yule, Bodfish and Oliver
supporting the original resolution. The yeas
and nays were called for on the vote for the
adoption of the substitute with the following
result.

Alameda. — Noes : Wheeler, Eagar, Burr —

Amador. — Ayes: Mahoney, Rose, Hill,
Gaus, Stewart, Hanford, Fleming, Briggs,
Phillips, Purdy— 10.

Noes: Belling, Frink, Jr.— 2.

Butte. — Noes : Plum, Lassey, Pierson, Dar-
rah, Ewer, Smith, Smith, Waldyer, Gaskill,
Powell— 10.

Calaveras.— Noes : Briggs, Hardy, Sawyer,
Blake — 4.

Colusa. — Noes : Robinson, Wilber.

El Dorado. — Ayes : Foster, Doncaster, Wil-
liams— 3.

NrJes : Schriber, Burnham, Smith, Morgan,
Griffith, Jones, Campbell, Stowe, Bodfish — 9.

Fresno. — Ayes : Mace— 1.

Humboldt. — Noes : Huestis — 1.

Monterey. — Noes : Hearst — 1.

Nevada. — Ayes— Watt, Findley, Daniels,
Bosworth, Cronise, Northey, Brady, Coleman,
Miller, Leach, Attwood, Sykesf, Davidson, Sar-
gent, Atkins, Williams, Begole, Coombs,
Neece, Buckman, Martin, Spencer, Rhea— 23.

Noes : Phelps, Belden, Pattison, Critten-
den, Morgan, McCown, Welch, Fentoo,
Abbey, Spooner, Dornin, Cadwallader, Everett,
Lewis, Hatch — i5.

Placer. — Ayes : McClure, Duck, Dods,
Bumpus, Foster, Mallett, Neff, Kneeland,
Ewalt, Lawrence — 10.

Noes : Smith, Bowman, Arnold, Colegrove,
Teffe, Gaylard, Benton, Palmer, Garland, Wat-
son, Bosquit, Reamer, Scott, Yule, Stevenson,
Miller, Baldwin, Tuttle, McGonegal, Carpen-
ter, Lal'gre— 21.

Plumas. — Noes : Goodwin — 1.

Sacramento. — Ayes : Bigler, Barton — 2.

Noes : Montgomery, Mumford, Beck, Ken-
dall, Park, Bowstead, Gear, Hopper — 8.

San Bernardino. — Ayes : Satterwhite — 1.

San Francisco. — Noes: Hearst, Wood, Pier-
son, Hollis, Bennett, Helmsley, Foye, Fitch,
Snyder, Poole, Cutter, Manning, Dewey, Ewer,
Alley, Waters^l5.

San Joaquin. — Noes : Merwin — 1.

Sierra. — Ayes : Glavin, Moyle — 2.

Noes : Langton — 1.

Siskiyou. — Ayes : Foulke, Steele, Lut-
trell— 3.

Irinihj. — Noes : Dorr — 1.

Tulare— Ayes : Whiteman, Briggs — 2.

Tuolumne.— Noes : Oliver, Evans, Perrin,
Wolcott— 4.

Yolo.— NoeB : Reed, Hoag— 2.

Yuba. — Ayes: Chadwick — 1.

Noes : Crary, Carpenter, Filkins, Videau ,
Williams — 5.

Total vote, 166; ayes (against legislation),
58; nays (favoring legislation), 108.

The question then occurred on the original
resolution, which was carried by 99 aye3 to 51
nays.

The following names were announced from
the several comities as the Miners' State Cen-
tral Committee, in accordance with Mr. Watts'
resolution :

Messrs. E. D. Wheeler of Alameda, T. L.
Jackson of Alpine, R. C. Downs of Amador,
N. D. Plum of Butte, Thomas Hardy of Cala-
veras, E. Wilbur of Colusa, Bart Morgan of
El Dorado, T. S. Benoist of Humboldt, S. N.
Murch of Klamath, M. Coghlan of Lake, J. S.
Sargent of Monterey, A. A. Sargent of Ne-
vada, George W. Reamer of Placer, W. A.
Bollinger of Plnmas, C. T. Wheeler of Sacra-
mento, George Hearst of San Francisco, P. J.
Merwin of San Joaquin, W. T. Hopping of
Shasta, M, A. Singleton of Sierra, Thomas H.
Steele of Siskiyou, J. L. Downing of Sonoma,
W. I. Hupp of Trinity, J. W. Fr.-jman of
Tulare, Allen Oliver of Tuolumne, O. P. Reed
of Yolo, A. F. Williams of Yuba, B. T. Hill
of San Luis Obispo, and J. E. Goodell of
Mono.

[The Committee subsequently organized by
electing Hon. A. A. Sargent, Chairman, and
C. T. Wheeler of , Sacramento, Secretary.
Voted that five members constitute a quorum.]

The following resolution, offered by Hon.
Thos. Findley of Nevada, was adopted by tbe
Convention :

Resolved, That we regard a mining paper or
journal of great importance to the mining in-
terest of California, and we recommend the
Mining and Scientific Press, of San Fran-
cisco, to the consideration and support of the
miners of the Pacific coast.

I. N. Hoag, in behalf of the committee of
five appointed to confer with the Legislative
committee, submitted a report, recommending
in substance that the Legislature proceed at
once to the establishment of a Miuing, Agri-
cultural and Mechanic Art College ; and that
the necessary steps be taken to secure the
benefit of the Congressional land grant, which
has been made to this, in common with all the
States, for the endowment of such an institu-
tion. We regret that our space to-day will
not admit of the appearance of the report of
this committee in full. We shall allude to it
more at length next week. After some little
debate, the recommendation of the committee
was adopted, and a committee of five appointed
to act with a similar committee of the Legis-
lature to devise a plan for the organization of
said College. By provision of the resolution,
the Chairman was constituted a member of
the committee, to whose name the following
were added : Ayre of Calaveras, Snyder of
San Francisco, Mallet of Placer, and Hanford
of Amador.

After a vote of thanks to the officers of the
Convention, for the manner in which they had
discharged their duties, the Convention ad-
journed sine die.

We shall speak further of the proceedings
next week.

France has now seventeen large commercial
steamers running between Europe and the
American continent and her colonies. Only a
few years ago the Mediterranean service was
all that this country produced in the way of a
steam commercial navy. In Blay next, five
steamers will run constantly between Havre
and New York.

Printing for' the Hoijdays promptly executed in any
style to suit tradesmen, at our Job Office, 505 Clay street

l&ht pmfofl and ^ricntitfc g tew.

41

MINING SHAREHOLDERS' DIRECTORY.

Iiiat of Notioea of Meetings, Dividends. As-
essmeuts and Delinquent Sales,

Comprteimr tlic Name* or Compnulr-, DIftrlet or County
of Location, Amount <.t AaseauneDf; Data ol Heating. l>r-
lluauent AilvurtUflinent and Sale, and Amount and Tliuu
Of i'aj mt.-nt ol Dividends.

COMPILED FOB RVERV ISSUE.

Advcril..Ml la the Mining «nd Kelenttfle Prem
and in in.- r Hun Fruuclvcu Jouruuli*.

DAT ADT'a DAT

Li i.i -.y" i LIST. nlMi.i.

fit 3-F,- (..]'.■

Jan 13-Feb 8*

hamh am't or

AXD LOCATION. UUEUMEKr.

Anlmw, Duranco, Mex,, 40c..

A-jawam, Nye co., $1

Apache Chief Annuo) Meeting, Jan 77

Arblirlos, Chlliuubiui. Mcx., 91 Feb 5— Cob 10

Ailami, Petrol. >um, $5 Jan ll-Jan 23

Alban, Storey co., Nev.,8l« Jan 9— Jan 20

Alpha, Storey co., Nuv.,*J0 Jan is— Feb 17

Bunker Hill, Amador Co., (5 Jan 6— Jan 20*

Blue Lodge, Lander CO., SI Fib 3— Feb 19'

Bluo Ledge, Bl Dorida oo., *l.au Jun 13— Jan 27'

Black Diamond Coal Meeting Jun 2J

Kuckeyc, Lyoiico., Nov. ,£3 Jnn 3— Jan 20

Bullion, *io Levied— Dec 30

Bunker Hill, El Dorado co., Sl.fiO Jan KKFeb 2

ConsolIdMed Silver Ul!l M Co., Nov., $2 Feb 10-Feb 20«

Capltola, 20c IV b 8- Fob 22

Capital Meeting Feb 6

Chlploncin,i. s ii.r.i. KeXi S3 Jftn 27— Feb 7

Cas.M'111. Neva-do co.. Cat., $5= Feb 10— Feb 20

Caledonia Tunnel, Oold II 111, Nov., $2 Dec 88— Peti 3

ObOllar-FotOSl, Si. Toy co., Nov., S100 Jan 21— Feb I

Confidence, Storey co., Nov., $'J3 Jan 22— Feb 6

Caaalft, Bloaloa, Hex., n Jan 20— Fob 10

Diana, Lander co., Nov., $10 Jan 20— Feb 6»

Daney, Lyon co., Nev.,$l Jan 16— Jnn 31

Dloa Padre, Alamos, Hex., $2 Feb 2— Feb H

Emerald Copper, SI Feb 10— Feb 24

Elk Horn, Petroleum, 50 Fob 7— Feb 23

Exchequer, Storey co., Nov., $2 Jan 17— Feb 1

Franco-Americana, Hex,, 25c. Jan 26— Feb 9

Goodwin, Lander co., Nov., $2 ...Dec 16— Dec 301

(Jrcal Western Tunnel Co., Aurora, Nov Juue 27— Feb 10*

Geo Washington, Alpine co., SI June 27— Feb 13*

Hanscom.'Copper, Del Norte co., 15c Jan 20— Feb 3"

Unmet, Lander co., Nev., $1 Jnn 20— Feb 6*

Honest Minor, Lander co.,5ite Jan 13— Jan 29*

Hale & Norcrosa, Storey co.. Nev., S25 Jan 15— Jan 29

Jfwett, Storey co-, Nov., $1 Jan 6— Jan 20*

Joe Lane, Lander co., 00c Jan 13— J an 29*

Kentucky Copper, Calaveras co., SI Jan 20— Feb 7*

Lady Franklin, Alpine co., 59c Jan 6— Jan 26*

La Vlctolre, Mariposa co., $2 Jan 3— Jan 22

Lady Bryan, Storey co., Nev., $1 Feb 5— Feb 16

London Quartz, 50c Fob 20— March 10

Mamaluke Meeting Jan 31

Ulna Rica do las Flores, Calaveras co., JWc....Jan 2— Jan 22

Nevada, Lander co., $1.50 Jan 13— Jan 20*

Napoleon, Calaveras co., S7 Jan 23— Feb 3

Nucstra Senora de Guadalupe, Duraugo, Si... Jan 27— Feb 14
Ne w Idrla Mcc ting Feb 8

Oxford Beta. Esmeralda eo., Nov., 50c Feb 17— March 3*

Owen's Elver Canal co., 40c Feb 3— Feb 19*

Old Colony, Reese River, $0 Jun 11— Jan a?

Overman, Storey co., Nev.,Sl0 Feb 9— Feb 26

Paragon, Humboldt co., 25c Jan£6— Jan 26"

Peninsula, Sun Antonio, Lower CaL, S10 Jun 15-Jan 29

Refugio, Chihuahua. Mex.,S2>£ Feb 10— Feb 2i

Rappahoe, Siualoa, Mex., S2 50 Jan 17— Jan 31

Salamander, Calaveras co., Cal, 20c Juno. 27— Feb 10*

Slenipre Viva, SInaloa, Mex., $250 Jan 6-Jan 2U»

•Salambo, Tuolumne eo.. 50c Jan 3— Jan 22

Sierra Valley, Plumas co., SI.... Jan 5— .Tan 20

Santiago, Lyon co., Nev , $1 jail 22— Feb 10

Sweet Vengcanoe, Yuba co , $1 Jan 20— Feb 6

Sierra, Douglas, co., Nov., $3 Jan 15— Jan 27

Shoshone, Lander co., Nov., $1 Jan 29— Feb 12

Santiago, Lyon co., Nev., SI Jan 22— Feb 10

Tuolumne Mountain. 50c Feb 10— Feb 26

Trinidad and San Jose, Slnaloa Mex., $10... Jan 18— Jan 22
Tirlta S M co., S3 Levied, Nov 25

Union Mattolc, Humboldt co., $5 Jan 19— Fpb 6*

Wide West, Alpine co., S3 .-...Feb 3— Feb 21*

f una. Brown's Valley, $3 Feb 3— Feb 17"

Yankee Blade, Reese River, Nev.,$15 Jan 13— Jan 29*

Ycosemlte, Humboldt co., Nov., $1.25 Jan 20— Feb 6*

A Heavy Mortgage.— The Cincinnati Ga
zette says that a mortgage deed was recently
recorded in the olnce of the recorder of* Trum-
bull county (Ohio), given by the Atlantic and
Ureat Western railway company to John R.
Penn, as trustee, for thirty millions of dollars
for which seven per cent, bonds are to be is-
sued, The instrument required one thousand
dollars of stamps.

Water Whef,ls. — A gentleman in this city
recently received a letter from a young lady in
Boston, which, among other items of informa-
tion, contaiued the following : " I suppose you
know that ' water-falls ' are out of fashion.
Ladies now wear what are called ' water-
wheels'— mother and I have both got them."

From the Stock Circular of Associated Brokers of the S. F. Stock & Exchange Board.

Sam Fraxcisco, Saturday Morning, January 20th, 186G.
There is no material change to note in the condition of the money
market, uud since the date of our laat reference transactions in almost
every department of business have been very much restricted. Bank
accommodations continue to rule at about IJ4 *$ ceut. por month, and
the tendency of the market is to greater easo.

Receipts of treasure from domestic sources since the 1st inst., show
a material fulling off, as compared with a like period last month, and
amounted to less than $2,000,000. The Branch Mint in this city re-
opened for the transaction of business on Thursday last, having been
closed for several weeks past, to adjust accounts for the year 18(15.

Bullion was in active request for yesterday's steamer, owing in part
to the light receipts from the interior, and gold bars were sold at 850
and 8G0. Silver was also in good demand at *.< %! ceut premium for
bars of average fineness.

Legal Tender Notes have been more active at declining rates, and
considerable sales were made at 72@70, closing at 70 bid. Our latest
telegraphic advices from the East quote gold at 139 on the 17th
instant.

The mining share market has exhibited little or no life this week,
and the recorded sales are lighter than for some time past. Nevada
advices are meager, but, so far as we can learn, no important changes
have taken place iD the appearance of any portion of the Comstock
lode.

During the year 1865, the total dividends disbursed to shareholders
by the Gould & Curry, Savage, Yellow Jacket, Imperial, Belcher, Em.
pire, and Chollar companies amounted to over $1,900,000 ; and the
aggregate assessments levied by the Savage, Yellow Jacket, Chollar-
Potosi, Crown Point, Belcher, Alpha, Ophir, Bullion, Overman and
Sierra Nevada companies, slightly exceeded $1,950,000.

Gould & Curry declined from $870 to 5800, rose to $860, fell to
$835, and then sold at $820, closing at $825. This company have a
very considerable accumulation of ore at their mill, and the dump at
the mine is also full to repletion. Up to this time, however, the sever,
ity of the weather in Nevada has not interfered with hauling.

Savage has been actively dealt in, and some 100 feet changed hands,
receding from $700 to $657>£, rallying to $690, dropping to $660, and
selling yesterday at $630(2)635. The wiDze from the lower level is
now down some 85 feet, and ore was found to a depth of 62J^ feet.
A drift 20 feet to the east will, it is thought, meet the same body.
The bottom of this winze is in porphyry, showing a small stratum Of
metal dipping to the east. The working shaft is soon to be Btarted for
the 6th level, 80 feet deeper than the 5th. The northwest body on the
latter level is said to look well, and a deposit of good ore has recently
been cut on the sill floor of the 1st station toward the west.

Yellow Jacket fell from $460 to 8410, Beller 25, rallied to $430,
receded to $412, sailer 10, and sold yesterday at $400@370. At these
rates some 250 feet in all were dealt in. During the week ending.Jan.

8th, 820 tons of second-class ore were extracted from the mine. Tne
company's mill worked some 450 tons, yielding $13,743 (an average of
over $30), and 258 tons were crushed at outside mills, producing
88.561, or $29.93 per ton.

Crown Point has met with trifling sales, declining from $585 to
$545, and then selling at $550. During the week ending January
12th, 403 tons of ore were taken from this mine, one-half of which
came from the lower level. The west body of ore in the latter con-
tinues to look well in the drifts running north and sonth on the lode.
This ore is now averaging about $40 per ton, and one or two outside
mills are soon to be employed.

Ophir fell from $330to$320,rose to $335, and sold yesterday at S322>^
@325. The 6outh drift from the 9th gallery is now in some 43 feet
nearly as faras the former one extended. A small body of ore.worth from
$50 to $70 per .ton, has been found between the 5th and 6th galleries 1
which renders it unnecessary to send rich ores to the River mill, in
order to bring up the average of the poorer. Receipts of bullion thus
far, the current month, exceed $31,000.

Hale & Norcross has been in fair request, and small sales were
made, advancing from $305 to $325, receding to $305, and selling at
the close at $315. Developments are progressing slowly. At present
an air connection is being made from the foot of the incline.

Chollar-Potosi fell from $150 to $137, then sold at 8240, buyer 30,
(assessment delinquent,) receding to $232, rallying to $234, and selling
yesterday at $230@224. During the week ending January 12th, 324
tons of ore were sent to custom mills, 102 tons were sold at $8, 60 tons
at $5, and 238 at $3 per ton. The new Bhaft is now timbered to a
depth of 552 feet, and the drift to the ledge in 135 feet.

Alpha steadily declined from $170 to $90, seller 30, then sold at
$100, closed at about $300— assessment of $200 per foot delinquent.

Empire Mill and Mining Company sold at $240@210 per share
closing at $215 bid. Belcher fell from $125 to $110, rallisd to $250,'
(assessment delinquent,) and sold yesterday at $220. The various
drifts have disclosed no;hing new recently.

Imperial fell from $117 to $95, seller 60, then rose to $111, and was
dealt inat the close at $107@108}£. The first two shipments of bullion
from the mine this month amounted, in the aggregate, to $34,000, as
against $27,000 for a corresponding period last munth.

Overman has been dealt in within a range of $44@40, closing at
$36 bid. Bullion steadily declined from $37 to 833, and closed at $32
bid. Exchequer fell from $8% to $6. Sierra Nevada declined from
$11 to $9, and closes at abont $9.

Union Insurance Company was sold at $118; Fireman's Fund at
$121, and Spring Valley Water at $56J^ ; California Steam Naviga-
tion was dealt in at 62@61>£, closing at $62 bid.

The aggregate saleB of stocks since Saturday last amoun ted to
$573,868.

San Pranoisco Stock and Exchange Board.

San Francisco, Jun. 20, 1866.

Bid. Asked

United States 7 3-10ths $ 71 $ 72

Guv. Legal Tender Notes 70 70.'.i

State Bonds, 1 $ cent 83 86

Sau Francisco 10 "ft cent

3ao Ffauoisco Bonda, 1855, 6 ^ cent 70

San Francisco Bootls, 1858, 6 fl ceut...*. .'. 65

Sacramento t ity Bonds, 6 ft cent

Sacramento Comity Bond*, 6 "ft cent 50 65

Mnrysvillo Bonds, 10^ ceut 75 ..

Stockton Bends, 10 "ft cent 60

Yuba County Bonds, 10 "ft coot 75 80

Butte County Bonds, 10 "ft cent 66 80

California Navigation Co 60 61

State Telegraph Stock 25

San Francisco Gas Co 104 105

Sacramento Gas Col, 75

Spring Valley Water Co 60 57

RA1LROAOS.

Sacramento Valley Railroad

Omnibus Railroad 43 45

Central Railroad Co 65

North Beach and Mission 42 44

BONING STOCKS.

Ophir $ 320 $ 325

Gould & Curry 820 825

Empire M . te M. Co

Sierra Buttes Quartz Co

Central

California.

Savage 625 6*0

Chollar-.Polosi 226 228

Hale & Norcross 310 315

White & Murphy

Sierra Nevada 7 8

Daney

Burning Moscow

Lady Bryau

Sacramento & Meredith

Burnside

North American

Baltimore American

Yellow Jacket 400 405

Overmau 40 41

Cedar Hill Tunnel

WideWest 5 8

Crown Point 545 550

Antelope

Emoraldn 1 6

/Etna ....

Kealdel Monte 15

Bullion, G. H 32 33

Buckeye ....

Dick Sides

Imperial 109 110

Alpha 300 305

San Pranoisco Jobbing Prices Current.

Flour, extra, "$ bbl

Do Superfine

Corn Meal, 5 100 ft

Wheat, 1j) 100 ft 2 25

Oats, choice, IS 100 ft 1 90

Barley, 'f, 100 ft 11°

Beans, p1, 100 ft 3 60

Potatoes, 1» 100 ft 1 00

Hav, "pi ton 15 00

Live Oak Wood, ^ cord 8 00

Beef, on foot, flft f

Beef, extra, dressed , $ ft 12>£>

Sheep, on foot, 1 00

Hogs, ou foot, ^ift 9

Hogs, dressed,^ ft 13

Groceries, Elc.
Sugar, crushed, Iftft

Do China

Coffee, Costa Kica, $ ft

Do Rio

Pea, Japan, <$ ft

Do Green

Hawaiian Rice, ^8 lb 10

China do

Coal Oil, "j! gal 1 40

Candles, H ft 24

Ranch Butter, ^ ft

Isthmus do

Cheese, California, ^1 ft

Eggs, $ doz

Lard.^ft

Ham and Bacon , $ ft

Shoulders

Soap— Palo & C. O

Castile

@ 7 00
@ 6 75
@ 3 50
@ 2 35
@ 2 00
@ 1 15
@ 4 60
@ 1 10
#19 00
<5>10 00
i@ '
c@ 15
"" 3 00
10
14

16 (
10 (

. 27K (
26 (
85
70

12«

O 1 00
to) 1 00

8 @ 10

(5: 42'..
® 26
® 47
@ 23

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San Francisco Eetail Prices Current.

Butter, California fresh f, ft 76®

do picklcd%ift 60®

do Oregon ' 35@

do NewYork.flft 45®

Cheese, $ ft 25@

Honey, Ja ft 30®

Eggs.S doz , 60®

Lard,<§>, ft @

Hams and Bacon, ^ ft 28®

Cranberries, ^?. gal 75®

Potatoes,.sweet, ^ ft....* 5®

do Irish, H ft 1®

Tomatoes,?! ft 5®

Onions, 'ft ft 4®

apples. No. 1, Sft

Pears, table ^ ft

Plums', dried, "ft. ft

Peaches, dried, ® ft

Grapes, ^ ft 5®

Orauges, "ft doz 75®

Lemons, % doz 1 00®

Chickens, apiece 75®

15®

3® 10

26

25

IS

1 00

1 5C

1 00

San Francisco Metal Market.

TRICES FOR INVOICES.

Jobbing prices rule from ten to fift'm per cent. Iiiaher than the

J'ollotcing guotittione.)
Iron.— Duty: Pig $9 "ft too; Railroad 60c ^ 100 fts; Bar
l@l>aC $,ro; Sheet, polished, So $ ft, common, i^@
l?i'o "ft ft; Plate 1KC ?ft ft; Pipe, l>a'c * ft; Galvanized
2«c "ft ft.

Scotch and English Pig $ ton 40 @—

American Pig $ ton 39 ®40

Refined Bar, bad assortment, $ ft 3 @—

Refined Bar, goo:! assortment, $1 ft 3,^@—

Boiler No. 1 to 4 4 @ 5

Plate No. 5 to 9 4)S@ 6

Sheet No. 10 to 13 4 @—

Sheet No. 14 to '.0 5 @—

Sheet No. 24 to 27 6}£@—

Copper— Dutv : Sheathing 3lsc "ft ft; Pig K Bar 2>Jc "ft ft.

Sheathing S ft 32 @34

Sheathing, Old 20 ®30

Sheathing, Yellow 30 @—

Sheathing, Old Yellow 12 @13

Bolts 13 ®16

Composition Nails 30 @32

Tin Plates.— Dulv: 2Jic "ft ft.

Plates, Charcoal, IX "ft box 14 ®15

Plates, I C Charcoal 12 ®13

Reeling Plates 11 @ 12

Banna Tin Skills, ■ft ft 41 @42>£

STKEL:-English Cast Steel, ftl% 12)„@16

Quicksilver.— Per ft — @65

For export 55 @—

Zinc— Sheets 'ft ft 9>J@10

LEAO—Pig ?! ft 7 @-8

Sheet 10 ®12

Pipe 10 @12

Bar 9«@10

Borax— California, f, ft -....20 @23

Keese River. — The following are the ruling
prices at Austin : — Good miners receive from
$4 to $5 a day in gold, and get board at $10
per week ; masons, carpenters, and mechanics
$6 to $8 ; laborers are paid from $50 to $60
per month and board. Flour is $14 per hun-
dred ; butter 75 cents per pound , cheese, 50c. ;
bacon, 45c. ; dried fruits, 37J^c. ; beef, 12@
15c; potatoes, 10c. ; feed barley, 15c; hay,
4c. ; eggs, $1.25 per dozen, and other produce
in the same proportion.

42

®to pining m& Mmtttk §xm.

Even the tenderest plants force their way up
through the hardest earth, and the crevices of
rocks ; but a man no material power can re-
sist. What a wedge, v.hat a beetle, what a
catapult, is an earnest man I What can resist
him?

The mind is like the body in its habits— ex-
ercise can strengthen as neglect and indolence
can weaken it. Both are improved by disci-
pline, both ruined by neglect.

It is very well to blush when you are de-
tected in a mean act ; but you had a great deal
better blush when you think of committing it.

Metallurgy.

MOSHEIMER'S CONCENTRATOR

RECEIVED THE FIRST PREMIUM

From the ROYAL POLYTECHNIC SOCIETY, in Corn-
wall, and was highly recommended by the Commissioners
as the must Simple and Effective Concentrator for aU kinds
of Ores.

Every Quartz Mill ought to have them, as they not
only save Gold and Silver, but also the Quicksilver and
Sulplturets, without extra labor. They can be built en-
tirely ot wood at the minel and will separate1 more per,
fectiy in one operation, than any other Concentrator in
use. ~ Apply to

J. MOSBCEIMER,

23vliqy 423 Washington street.

EltROPEAK

METALLURGICAL WORKS,

AND

^Practical Mining Sebool*
Bryant Street, Between Third and Fourth.,

SAN FRANCISCO.

THE Proprietors are at all times prepared to work or teat
Oressent to this establishment— either in large or small
quantities— by such process as may be lound best adapted to
their chemical diameter, alter a e;' refill analysis has been
made. Test lots,ot' Ore adapted to the smeltin" process at-
tended to- Sulphuret, pyritous, and the (so-called) "rebel-
lous ores," are having especial attention paid to their suc-
cessful treatment. Assaying in the humid and dry way.
Also, refining by cupellation, done at moderate rates.

PRACTICAL MINING SCHOOL.

The proprietors— encouraged by numerous applications
from gentlemen desirous of pursuing the study of practical
metallurgy— have concluded to admit parties on reasonable
terms. Having in their Mill all the necessary appli-
ances for crushing, roasting, amalgamating, .smelting, re-
fining and assaying, as also a well extended Laboratory for
-the analysts of Ores and .Minerals, a good opportunity Is
here offered to acquire a soundipractical knowledge of the
business.

a, P. Kimball, J. R. Murphy.

luvlO

Metallurgist and Mining Engineer,

Stevenson House, cqroer Montgomery and California sts.

Ores Analyzed,

Advice given, and Plans Furnishei": for working of different

Ores. Mines examined and reported upon.

20vll3m

BOAL.T &. STETEFEL.DT,

Metallurgists and Mining Engineers

AUSTIN, NEVADA.

Western Branch of ADELBERG & RAYMOND, No. 90
Broadway, New York, llvll

Copper, Lead, Grold, Silver,

Nickel and Cobalt Ore.

The above Ores are either purchased or liberal advances
made upon consignments, at the lowest British rates ol in-
terest For particulars apply to

THOMAS PRICE,

Agent Tor Townshcnd Wood •& Co., Swansea,

MABTIN &CO,

Office, Stevenson House,

Corner California and Montgomery streets (up stairs).

WILL CONTRACT FOR THE

PURCHASE OF COPPER ORES,

Assay ng eight per cent, and upwards of Copper to the

We will make advances upon Ores of Copper.

Sau Francisco, Post Office Box 1259, ' 22

wii^jl-iajvi i>:e]vjros:e,

Agent for Messrs. "Vivian «& Son and liillwyii <fc
Co., Smelters at Swansea,

Is prepared to buy In any quantity

COPPER, SILVER, GOLD, LEAD

AND OTHER VALUABLE ORES;
Also Loail Bars Containing Gold und Silver,

83J- Full value paid on delivery in this City.-SO
Address Lock Box. No. 992, P. O., Sau Francisco. 25vl0

REBIOVAL.

MONS. a7~coulon,

A 1 O Kearny Street.

Drawing Classes in the Evening will lake place ns usual,

DRAWINGS FOR PATENTS ace u rah: ty and neatly done.

20vll-lm

Professional Cards.

Oar Patent Agency.

The Patent Agency of the Wining ano Scihkttfio Press
has been signalized with remarkable success during the
past two years. The importance to the inventive genius of
tills coast of a thorough and reliable agency for the solicita
tlon of Letters Patent from the United States and foreign
Governments cannot be over-rated,and the Proprietors of the
Press, feeling the responsibility which rests upon them, and
the reward which must follow the faithful performance of
their trusts, will take caro to afford Inventors every advan-
tage to be secured to them through a competent and re-
sponsible agency upon this coast

W3I. :L. IDTJWCAJS",

Stock Broker,

Member of the San Francisco Stock and Exchange Board,

No. 605 Montgomery Street, San Francisco.

Mining Shares and Legal Tender Notes bought and sold
strictly on commission. Liberal cash advances made on
stocks consigned for sale. I vl loin

@. C DBTJGBEE «fc SON,

ARCHITECTS.

DESIGNS, MACHINE BKAWIJTGS, AND
DRAWINGS ON TVOOB.

74= and 75 Montgomery Bloclc

SAN FRANCISCO. 25vl0-3m

FREDEBICK MAXSELL.

Mechanical & Architectural Draughtsman,

No. 422 California street, corner of Leldsdorff.

Drawings of Models made for parties applying for pa
tents at Washington or London. mar23-ti.

J.AJMDES IMC- TAYLOR,

Attorney and Counsellor at Law,

COURTfiCOMMISSlONER. appointed by the Fourth District

Court, COMMISSIONER 0>-' DEEDS for Nevada

and Massac husc.ts,

Court Block, San Francisco*

Entrances opposite City Hall; Merchant street, and 636

1-lvlltf Clay street.

DR. H. AUSTIN,

DENTIST,

No. 634= "Wasliiiigtoii Street,

Between Montgomery and Kearny Streets

[OVEH SAN FRANCISCO BATHS]

SAN FRANCISCO. 20vl0-qy

A.TJOTJST IKLTHVAJST,

Stock Broker,

Member of the
San Francisco Stock and Exchange Board,

Buys and Sells Stocks, Bonds, Etc.

Office, No. WO Washington Street, San Francisco.

2vl0

O. E\ BEETKEN,

Mining Engineer and Metallurgist,

Address - - - - - San Francisco.

WILLIAM X*. BT^AJEOE,
MINING ENGINEER,

■Will make Surveys and Examinations of Mines, or give
advice regarding their working, the erection of Ma-
chinery, etc.

Office at Union Iron 'Works, corner of First and Mission
sts., or Lock Box.2,077 Post Office, Sau Francisco.
Ilv22qy

"W..O. ANDREWS,
NOTARY I*XJ3BX.IC,

— AND —

Commissioner of Deeds for tlic State of
Nevada and the Territory of Arizona,

AND FOR THE

STATES OF MASSACHUSETTS AND MAINE.
Office, Montgomery Block, 626 Montgomery Street,

10vS-2m SAN FRANCISCO.

GEORGE II. RAKER,

Lithographer & Engraver,

No. 5&S Montgomery St., San Francisco.

MINING STOCK CERTIFICATES LITHOGRAPHED
IN MOST ARTISTIC STYLE. CALL AND
EXAMINE SPECIMENS.
10vS-tf

SHEKMAN DAT,
Mining: Engineer,

No. 5? Montgomery Block, San Francisco,

Will examine, survey and report upon mines, and cons
and advise concerning investments in mining property, or
the machinery management and expenditures of mines.

22q*

To Mining Companies.

A GENTLEMAN OF MUCH EXPERIENCE AS A Mix-
ing Superintendent, in England, Spain, and on the Pa-
cific coast, and one intimately acquainted with every de-
partment of mining, and with nearly every class of miner-
al, is desirous of securing a position as Superintendent of
some mining operation in California or Nevada. The apuli-
cautwas for lour years Superintendent of the New Alma-
den Quicksilver Mine, in this State. The best of reference
given on application at this office.
San Francisco, Oct 12, 1865 .5vlltf

.A. Business Compliment.

Petaluma, Oct. 4, 1865.
Messrs. Dewey & Co.— Gentlemen : Your nolo inform-
ing me that my patent for Crushing and Baling Machine is
ordered to issue is at hand. Please accept my thanks for
the prompt and business like manner with which the case
bos been conducted, and inclosed And twenty dollars for
balance Government foes Respectfully; etc.

' JACOB PRICE.

Trades and Manufactures.

Pacific Glass Works

Are now prepared to execute orders for the manufacture of
AU Kinds of Bottles to Order.

Office, No. 621 Clay street, San Francisco. 3vll-3m

JOH3T DAXIEI,,

(5UCCESSORTO 0. GORl)

MARBLE WOIR-IK©,

No. 408 Pine st bot Montgomery and Kearny, San Francisco.

Mantel*. Monuments, Tomb*, Plumbers' Slabs,
Etc., On hand and Manufactured to order,
fl®^ Goods shipped to all parts of the State. Orders re-
spectfuitj solicited. 5v8-3m

NATHANIEL GRAY,

General Furnishing Undertaker,

6il Sacramento St, corner of "Webb, San Francisco.
Barstow's Metallic Burial Caskets and Cases.

THEODORE KALLKXBEKG,

Maker of Models for Inventors.

MACHINES, MATHEMATICAL, OPTICAL AND PHIL-
OSOPHICAL Instruments. Scales, Wcichts, etc. Steel
Stamps, Dies and Die Sinking, Embossing Stamps. Repair-
ing ot machinery promptly attended to.

No. 41S Market street, San Francisco. n7-tf

Palmer's Patent

ARTIFICIAL LEG,

Manufactured in Philadelphia, Penn«
JARYIS JEWETT, AGENT.

629 Washington Street, San Francisco, CaL 10v8-lm

Fire, Hydraulic and Suction Hose

And Leatheir Belting.
M . 2H. C O O It «fc SOIS",

801 Battery Street, San Francisco,

Are now manufacturing as above, Fire, Hydraulic and
Suction Hose, and Leather Belting, of any dimension and
in any quantity which may be desired. Fire Hose and
Belling constantly on hand or manufactured to order. Also
Saddles and Horse Collars.

The subscribers would respectfully ask purchasers to call
and examine their stock— also testimonials of the efficiency
of their work from such as have used their hose both for fire
and mining purposes. A diploma was awarded to us last
year, by the Mechanics' Institute, of this city, and a silver
medal this vear. 12vll-ly

OIL WELL BORERS.

A CONTRACT WILL BE LET TO A RESPONSIBLE
party lo sink an Oil Well, as dec]) ns maybe required,
on land Ij .longing to the "Eel River Oil Company," situ-
ated In Humboldt connty, Cal. For particulars, inquire at
tbe office of the Compauy, No. 43G Jackson St., up stairs.
12vll-lin E. H. WILSON, Secretary

NEW YORK PRICES.
O o

C E. COLLINS,

No. 602 Montgomery street, San Francisco.
JEXCI/USrVE AGENT

FOR THE

AMBBICAIV

WATCH FACTORY.

A large assortment of these
Superior ~XV alches,

In Gold and Silver Cases,

Constantly on hand, and sold at Factory
prices. Also,

ENGLISH AND SWISS WATCHES,

Imported directly from he Manufacturers.

The American Company are now making

VERY FINE WATCHES FOR LADIES.

A3?- A large assortment of Gold Chains
and Jewelry. 25vl0-6m

KEW TORK PRICES.

it BUY ±t

H The Monthly Series H

-i-i- OF THE ++

H MIKDTG AWD SCIENTIHC §

-t-+

++ Send It to Your Friends. XX

J+ Issued at the olose of EACH Month.

£+ PRICE 50 CENTS.

-M-

ftmmmmffiffimnsmtmm

Book Printing should be considered and treated
as one of the higher branches of tho " Art of Arts," and
its execution entrusted only to experienced and intelligent
workmen. Strict attention will bo given to all orders for
Book and Pamphlet Printing entrusted to the Mining and
Scientific Press Job Office.

Our Clrcnlatlon.— The Mining and Scientific Press
hasn large and permanent subscription list, and enjoys a
more universal circulation among stockholders and per-
sons directly interested in mining than any other paper on

•■hi coast.

By Authority of the State of California,

Having fully Complied with tbe I<nw by n De-
posit of $535,000 Bonds of the State of
California and the United States.

BIGELOW & BROTHER,

General Insurance Agents.

Fire, Marine, and Life Insurance.

CAPITAL REPRESENTED $15, 000, 00 U.

California TJeposlt, $535,000.

OFFICES—ST. W. eorner of Montgomery nud
Sacramento streets.

COMPANIES REPRESESTED:

HOME INSURANCE CO, OF N. Y., Assets $3-,700,009

HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE CO., Assets 1,600,000

PHENIX INSURANCE CO., N. Y., Assets 1,000,000

ARCTIC INSURANCE,CO.,N.Y., Assets 700 000

WASHINGTON INSURANCE CO., N. Y., Assets... 700,000

NEW YORE ACCIDENTAL INS, CO., Assets. 260,000

CONNECTICUT MUTUAL LIFE INS. CO.,A3sets.. 8,1,00,000

POLICIES issued on Freights, Cargoes and Treasure from
and to all parts of the World.

FIRE INSURANCE POLICIES issued on all kinds of In-
surable Property in Country or City.

ACCIDENTAL POLICIES issued on the most favorable
terms, Insuring the payment of stated sums in the event of
death, or a fixed Weekly Compensation for Total Disability
for the term of twenty six weeks for any one accident.
These Policies cover all kinds ot Accidents, and are issued
for single trips or for the year.

Losses Payable In Gold Coin of the United
States.

We represent Companies

That Have Stood the Test of Years,

And offer as favorable terms as any on the Pacific Coast.

BIGELOW A- BROTHER,
20vlltf General Agents.

For @ale

AT THE

OFFICE OF THE MINING AND SCIENTIFIC PRESS
No.'505 Clay Street, corner of San some.

Blanks for Mining Companies, Secretaries, Shareholders
and others, always on hand, or printed to order, at our of-
fice.

Among others are those of the following forms:
Shareholder's Proxy.

Know all men by these presents, that I, do

hereby constitute and appoint my attorney

and agent, for me and in my Dame, to vote as my proxy,

at a meeting or tbe Miniog Company, to be

held 186 , according to the number of

votes that I should be entitled to cast were I there person-
ally present.

In witness whereof I have this diy hereunto set my
band and seal. [.Seal]

Dated 186

A»8C»Btneut Notice.

. Company

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of

Trustees of said Company, held on the . ,thd:iy of

186 , an Assessment of per share was levied

upon the Capital Stock of said Company, payable on the

..th day of 186 , in United Stales gold and silver

coin to the Secretary.

Any stock upon which said Assessment shall remain ur. -

paid on Saturday, the ..th day of 186 , will bo

advertised on that day as delinquent, and unless .payment

shall be made before, will be'Wld on , the ..th day

of ,186' , to pay the delinquent Assessment, to

gefher wiih the costs of advertising aud expenses of the
sale. By order of the Board of Trustees.

Secretary.

Ofllce

Notice. — There are delinquent, upon the following describ
ed Stock, on account of assessment levied on the . .th day

of 186 , the several amounts set opposite the names

of the res ective shareholders as follows, to wit :

Names. No. CertiBcnte. No, Shares. Amount.

TlicophilU! Thistle 23 14 $1-10 HO

Peter Pipe 2 3 30 00

And in accordance with law and an order of the Board of

Trustees, mado on the ..th day of , 186 , so many

shares of each parcel of said stock as may be necessary, will

be sold at the „

,on the ..thday of 186 , at tho

hour of 12 o'clock M. of said day, to pay said delinquent as-
sessment thereon, together with costs of advertising and
expenses of sale.

Secretary.

Office

Ml®" Our advertisers are. furnished with blank Assessment
Sale notices free of charge. Orders from tho interior
promptly filled, by mall or express, as may be desired.

To JPxiolisliers.

An eititor and practical priuter, of good experience and
rcci'tuinuiidaliou, desires a situation and will accept a mod
erate salary on trial. Address Ibis oilice.

®&* Pitting and gtittdltit § tm*

43

Thk newest tiling out is " plumpers" for hol-
lqw-cheeked dameeb, Tlie plumper is made
of porcelain, peur-thuped in form, flat on one
siili'. and bulging oat op the oilier. They tit
ou the inside ol the cheeks, piling a round,
plump uppeuruouu ; hence, doubtless, their

When Sir Walter .Scott was urged not to
prop the falliiiL' credit of uu ucquuiotanco, he
replied : The man was my friend when friends
were few, and 1 will be his, now tbut his oue-
mies are many."

Littlk Thinos. — As daylight can be seen
through very small holes, so little things will
lUastrBte a pel-sort's character. Indeed, char-
acter consists in little arts, daily life being the
quarry from which we build it up, and rough
hew ill'' habits that form and stamp it. This
is so.

To JIliifltMmltlls.

An exccUeojt strong Uut, Oram toe im.-rlur, nyear.oC
■go, deilrM to le.nl the BlMkmnlth'i tnulo. ills imrmiis
„i-ii hint t.i ansftgc with a ropntablc firm, mid leurn IiIh

thoroughly. A.ll - - ,,r inquire ill Itio olllco ol'

111.' VlM.M, ,Mi Svtttf

Mining and Scientific Press
JOB PltlXTlXG OFFICE,

No. r»or» C'luy street, corner of .Sinmuine.

OEETIH GATES

— OF —

SS T O C IS

— FOR, —

MINING

— AND —

PETROLEVM

Companies

Neatly Printed.

stock Certificates of all kinds embellished with wood
cuts and electrotype engravings. We devote special atten-
tion to the execution of all kluds of work required by
liming Companies, MtichinislR and Manufacturers.

SANTA CLARA COLLEGE, S. J.,

81\TA CLARA, OAL.
Conducted by the Fathers of the Society of

Jl'MIH.

The FIFTEENTH ANNUAL SESSION of this College will

commence on

Monday, August 2Stn, 1865.

TERMS-Tuition in the Classical and Scientific Depart-
ment; Boarding and Lodging; W'ushing and Mend-
ing of articles wnslinl ; Si; In ml Si at lime rv : Medical
A tic nd unci; and Medicine; fuel, light, baths, etc.,
per session of ten mouths $360

For further information and catalogue?!, apply to the
Prenldent of the college, or to Rev. A Mnraseui, St. Igna-
tius College, Market street, .San Francisco.

avll REV. A. MASNATA. S. J., President.

Machinists and Foundries.

GEOIIGE T. PRACY,
MACHINE W O lUS S s

Nos. 109 and HI Fremont street, near corner of Mission,

OPPOSITE MECHANICS' MILL,

SAN FRANCISCO.

STEAM ENGINE, PLOUK AND SAW MILJ

Aud Quartz Machinery, Printing Presses,

AND

F DE
FAIR.
n^y-Special attention paid to Repairing. -fflff qy-3

UNION IRON WORKS,

Sacramento.

WILLIAMS, HErLBRON & CO.,

MANUFACTURERS OT

STEAM ENGINES, BOIL.ERS,
And all kinds of Mining* machinery.

Also, Hay and Wine Presses made and repaired
with neatness, durability and dispatch.

Piston
ifucturcd
tn order.
Front Street, between N and O streets,
ltvll Sacramento Cur.

Diinliar's Patent Self- Ail lusting Steam
PACKING, for new and old Cylinders, man u lac

JOHN LOCHHEAD'S

STEAM ENGINE WORKS,
Scale Street, near Mission Street,

SAN ' FRANCISCO.

Steam Engines of every description built to order— Marin
Stationary, or Locomotive.

Hoisting and PmnntUK Engines,

Portable Engines of all Sizes; Dnnkev PumpB, Etc.
25v9q JOHN LOCUIIKAD, Practical Kuifincerj

THE PACIFIC IRON WORKS,

First «& Fremont Sts., between Mission «fc Howard, San Francisco.

The proprietors of the above Works Invite the attention of nil parties Interested to their greatly improved and une.
qualcd facilities for manufacturing Steam Engines and Boilers, both Marine and Stationary, of any required size and
pattern, Quartz Mills, Amalgamating, Pumpingand Hoisting Machinery of the most approved construction. Flour, Saw,
and Sugar Mills. Water Wheels, Ac, Ac. Our pattern list is most complete and extensive, embracing the late Improve-
ments in all classes of machinery adapted to use on tills coast. We would call especial attention to the fact that we have
secured the exclusive right of manufacture for tho Pacific Coast of the celebrated Greene Engine, conceded to be the
most economical and perfect working Engine now In use. We are also exclusive manufacturers of the celebrated

Bryan Battery, Vnrney's Amalgamators and Separators, Rycrson's Superheated Steam Aran!
tenmutors and JEotary Crushers, Stone Breakers, *fcc. Orders respectfully Solicited.

GODBARD «fc COMPANY.

Vulcan Iron Works Company

[ESTABLISHED 1850.]
First, IVutoma. and Fremont Streets*

IROIV FOUNDERS,

Steam Engine and Locomotive
ibttixvdehs,

Boiler Makers, and Workors in Sheet Iron, Brass and Copper.

These Works have lately been increased by the addition o
new shops oil Fremont street, doubling ilie capacity of the
original establishment. Their facilities for turning out ma-
chineryjiroinplly and efficiently! arc now unequalcd in the
State. Their Boiler Works have also been enlarged corres-
pondingly.

The Company are prepnrcd to execute orders for all
classes of Machinery and Boiler Work, such as
Mining, Steamship, and Steamhnat Machinery,
Railroad .Machinery, Flouring Mills,

Locomotives, Quartz Mills,

Car Trucks, Sugar Mills,

Car Wheels, Saw Mills,

Housings and Irons; and
Manufacturing? Machinery of Every Kind.

Sole IMCa-nnfaotnrers of

HEPBURN A PETERSON'S REDUCING PAN AND AMAL-
GAMATOR

BEATIl'S AMALGAMATOR;

HE&SE A MOORE'S IMPROVED HOWELL QUARTZ

CRUSHER;
BAUX A tUHDU'S AMALGAMATOR AND SEPARATOR;
I'AL-UJlLKV'.s mUAKTZ ( 1 1; I N i\Ell AN U WATER WllliiiL-
JONVAL'S IMPROVED WATER WHEEL;
LEFFEL'S AMERICAN DOUBLE TURBINE WATER

WHEELS.
STEVEN'S PISTON PACKING RINGS.

They have also a large assortment of Patlcrns for Pump-
ilii/ and Moisting Machinery, Gearing, Fiilllea, Water Mill
Irons, Hydraulic and Screw Presses, Retorts, Furnaces,
Grate Bars. House Fronts, Ornamental Fence Posts and
Paling, Stove Ranges, etc., etc.

Quartz Stampers, Shoes and Hies, of the best
llard iron. Quartz Screens of Russia

Iron Punched to Order. 27

Miners' Foundry

MACHINE WORKS,

First St., between If oward and Folsom Streets,

SAN FRANCISCO.

EVERT description of Iron and Brass Machinery, the
BEST and MOST ECONOMICAL, manufactured In the
State of California, will be furnished with dispatch at the
MINERS' FOUNDRY AND MACHINE WORKS, such as

Steam Engines and Boilers, Flour, Saw and Quartz Mills,

Machinery, Mining Pumps, Amalgamators,

Retorts, Etc., Etc.

Particular attention will be given to the manufacture of

Machinery In Sections designed for places of difficult ac-
cess. Various models of Quartz Crushers, Amalgamators
and Water Wheels— some in operation and on exhibition.
%* Parties desiring to lent their ores practically, hi small
uatitities, will he afl'orded ample facilities, vuick or cost.
All partiesdcMring accurate and highly finished drawings
and superior Machinery, at most reasonable rates, are cor-
dially invited to call before contracting elsewhere.

HOWLAND, ANGEL & KING.

LEWIS C0FFET.

J. S . KISDON

LEWIS COFFEY & RISDON,

Steam Boiler & Sheet Iron "Works.

THE only exclusively Boiler Making establishment on the
Pacific Const owned mid conducted by Practical Holler
Makers. All orders for New Work and I lie repairing of Old
Work, executed asordercd. and warranted as l<> quality.

Old Stand, corner nr Uu«h and Market streets,' opposite
Oriental Hotel, Sau Francisco.

n. j. iiooTii.

QKO. W. PIIKSCOTT.

I M. SCOTT.

DTIONLRON WOEKS!

Corner First and Mission streets,

SAN FRANCISCO.

ES'X'^BH.IKEIEI} XN 1849

HAVING INCREASED OUR FACILITIES IN EVERT
Department; we are now prepared at the shortest

notice and at the most reasonable rates, to furnish all kinds
and description of Machinery, including Steam Engines.
Quartz Mills, Mining rumps of nil kinds, Hoisting Gear, Gas
Work, Laundry Machinery, Architectural and Ornamental
Castings, Sugar Mills, Saw and Flour Mills, Water Wheels of
all kinds. Hydraulic, Hay, Rag, Screw and Drop Presses,
Coining Machinery, Pile Drivers, Bark and Malt Mills, and
all kinds of Castings.

Engines.

Marine Engines, Oscillating and Beam ; Stern and Side

Wheel Boats, Locomotives, Stationary Engines, Horizontal,
Upright, Oscillating and Beam, from six to fifty Inches
diameter. Also. Smit and Eckarfs Adjustable Cut-off Regu-
lator—best in use; \V. R. Eckart's Balance Valve for Sta-
tionary Ei.giues; Woodward's Patent Steam Pump and Fire
Engine,

Boilers.

Locomotive, Flue, Tubular, Upright, Cvlinder and Cornish,
and every variety of Boiler Work. All sizes of tubes and
pipes for pumps.

Amalgamating Machinery.

Wheeler & Randall's improved Tractory Curve Pan,
Zenas Wheeler's improved flat bottom pan, Beldin's pan,
Vealch's tubs, Prater's concentrators, Waklee'spans, Beers'
pan, German Barrels, Arastra Gearing, Chile Mills, Set-
tlers of all descriptions, Ketone ni' all sizes and shapes, for
Silver and Gold, Portable Stamp Mills, Straight Batter-
ies, for wood or iron frames, Dry Crushing Batteries, or
machines with the latest improvements, every variety of
Stamps, Mortars, Cams, Pans and Tubs.

BLAKE'S PATENT QUARTZ CRUSHERS, of all sizes.

Oil Boring Tools and Machinery,

Of the latest and most approved construction, made from
drawings lately made by Prof. Blake at the oil wells In
Pennsylvania.

We have the facilities for working gold and silver quartz
aud other ores, to test their value, by the hundred weight
or ton.

Uu i,i Iron Screens, of all degrees of fineness and of all
qualities of iii.ni.

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flSsP- Particular attention given to casting Rudder Braces
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[Removed from Oregon street, between Front and Davis

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N. B.— All kinds of Boiler and Sheet Iron Work executed
at the shortest notice, and on the most reasonable terms.

Misslpn street, between Beale and Fremont streets, Sa
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PALMER, KNOX & CO.,

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SAN FRANCISCO.

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STEAM ENGINES AND QUARTZ HILLS

DUNBAR'S IMPROVED

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either In Mining or Milling, we are prepared to furnish, at
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of tho latest Improved Patterns.
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and nil oilier kinds of Machinery, made to order, bought,
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WINANS' ANTI-INCRUSTATION POWDER for Steam
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All kinds of COPPER WORK done to order in the best
manner. Particular attention paid to Steamboat, Sugar
House and Distillery work.

To ^Printers.

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most approved pattern. It is in excellent condition, and
warranted to work as good as new. Apply soon, at the
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TO* pining mA Mmtlfk §»**.

Complimentary. — A friend of the Mining
and Scientific Press, writes as follows : " I
preserve all the numbers of the Press, and I
find the ' Alphabetical Index,' attached to each
volume, very convenient. It seems to add to
the value of each number, and makes it more
of an object to preserve them. A volume of
newspapers, bound together without contain-
ing an index, always reminds me of a store-
house with a faulty lock ; when we wish to ob-
tain an article, valuable time is wasted before
we can get at it. I think every volume of
journals worth preserving, should contain an
index." _

The Latrobe Mines. — Two thousand tons
of copper ore were shipped from Latrobe dm*-
ing the six months ending January 1st. It is
expected that the quantity will be considerably
increased in the next six months. The mines
are close to the Placerville and Sacramento

Valiey Eailroad.

»-»— ^ i »

Rrv. Dr. Stone, of Boston, having accepted
a call from the First Congregational Society
in this city, will, we are informed, leave the
East on the 11th day of February, and may
arrive here so as to preach to his new society
on the 4th of March.

Benicia College.

THE TWENTY-SECOND SESSION HAS JUST OPENED.
Pupils received at any time.

The Instruction id divided into three parts— The Elemen-
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Pupils generally, and especially those in the Preparatory
Departments, board at the Institution, under the direct
charge of the Teachers.

For further information, send tor Circular.

3vl2-3m C. J. PLATT, Principal.

Portable Steam Engines !

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pumping, threshing, milling and mining purposes.

Steam can be got up on these Engines in fifteen minutes
after reach I ue the place of operation, and the time, expense
of setting boilers, machinery, and "construction account"
saved, (which is often the diiference between the successful
and unsuccessful prosecution of milling enterprises,) in
fact, the portable principle Is the pioneer's friend, and ena-
bles him to draw engines on their own wheels to his cabin
door, and plant on the outermost confines of civilization
the saw and gristmill, and it has done and will do more
to help subdue the continent than any other of the modern
motors which are crowding society and normalizing the
world.

All sizes on hand from 3 to 30 horse power, with and
without carriages.

Also, Portable Saw and Grist Mil's.
Forsale by TKEADWELL A CO.,

3vl2-3m Corner of Front and Market streets.

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF THE CITY AND COUNTY
of San Francisco, State of California. In the matter of
the Estate of ALVA L. STILES, deceased. Order to show
cause why order of sale of real estate should not be made.

It appearing to the said Court, by the petition heretofore
presented and filed by John M. Stiles, the Administrator of
the estate of Alva L. Stiles, deceased, praying for an order
of sale of real estate, that it is necessary to sell the whole, or
Borne portion of the real estate of said deceased, to pay the
debts, expenses and charges of administration that have
already accrued, and the debts, expenses and charges of
administration that will or may accrue during the admin-
istration of said estate.

It is therefore ordered by the said Court, that all persons
Interested in the estate of mi id deceased, appear botore the
said Probate Court on WEDNESDAY, the fourteenth day of
February, A. D. 1866, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon of
said day, at the Court Room of said Probate Court, at the
City Hall, In said City and County, then and there to
show cause why an order should not be granted to the said
Administrator to sell so much of the real estate of the said
deceased, as shall be necessary for the purposes above-
mentioned: And that a copy of this order be published at
least four successive weeks in the Mining and Scientific
Press, a newspaper printed and published in said City and
County.

M. C. BLAKE, Probate Judge.

Dated January 11th, 1366.

Office of the County Clerk of the CItv and County of San
Francisco— I, Win. Loewy, County Clork of the City aud
County of San Francisco, State of California, and ex-offlcio
Clerk of the Probate Court in and for said City and County,
do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct
copy of an order duly made and entered upon the minutes
of said Probate Court.

Witness my hand and the seal of said Probate Court, this
eleventh day of January, A. D. 1S66.
( U. S. Int. Rev. Stamp, 5 cts, j WM. LOEWY, Clerk.
\ cancelled. [Seal.] )

By A. J. Jeghers, Deputy Clerk.
Thos. B. Eisuof, Attorney. 2vl2-4w

TN THE PROBATE COURT OF THE CITY AND COUNTY
_L of dan Francisco, Slate of California In *.he matter of
the Estate of SAMUEL L. DENNI30N. deceased. Order
to show cause why Order of Sale of Ileal Estate should not
he made.

It appearing to thesaid Court, by the petition heretofore
presented and filed by C. E. .McNear and Patrick Scully,
who are creditors of .<aid Estate of Samuel u. Deiiuison,
deceased, praying for an order of Sale of real estafe. that it
Is necessary to 'sell the whole, or some portion of the real
estate of said dc-e eased, to pay the debts outstanding against
said decea-ed, the debts expenses, and charges of adminis-
tration that have already accrued, and the debts, expenses,
and charges, of" ad mi nisi ration that will or may accrue dur-
ing the administration of said estate.

It is therefore ordered by the said Court, that all persons
interested in the estate of said deceased, appear before
the said Probate Court on WEDNESDAY, the fourteenth
day of February, A. D. 1866, at eleven o'clock in the fore-
noon of said day, at the Court Room of said Probate Court,
at theCity Hall, in said City and County, then and there
to show cause why an order should not be grunted to the
said petitioners, authorizing and requiring the Administra-
trix ol said estate to sell so much of tiiu Teal estate of the
said deceased, as shall be necessary for the pui pose.-; above-
mentioned: And that a cony of this order be published at
least four successive weeks In the Minii.s and Scientific
Press, a newspaper printed and published in said City and
County, and that a citation Issue to Maria J. Dennison, the
Administratrix of &aid esta ., and be served uponherat
least four weeks prior to ttie time above-mentioned for
said hearing.

M. C. BLAKE, Probate Judge.

Dated January 11th, 18G6-

Office of the County Clerk of the City and County of San
Francisco— I. Win. Loewy. County fUei'S of the City and
County of San Francisco^ State ot California, and ex-offlcio
Clerk of the Probate Court in and for said Citv and County,
do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct
copy of an order duly made and entered upon the minutes
of said Probate Court.

Witness my hand, and the seal of said Probate Court, this
eleventh day ol" January, A. D. 1S66.
t U. S. Int. Itev. Stamp, Bets, ) WM. LOEWY, Clerk.
( cancelled. [Seal.] i

By A. J. Jkchkrs, Dcpulv Clerk.
Poeteb & Holladay, Attorneys for Petitioners. 2vl2-4w

§ Hin ai §,&vttti$lnq

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Patent Agency and Job Printing Office, 505 Clay street, Sa

Francisco. Julyl 1865

OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK OF THE CITY AND
County of San Francisco, State of California.— In
County Court.

Tn the matter of the application of LA MORRONENA
SILVER MINING COMPANY, for Order of Dissolution.

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to law and an order of
the Hon. Samdel Cowles, County Judge of said City and
County, this day made, that La Morronena Silver Mining
Company, a corporation duly organized and doing business
in Bald City and County, has made application, by petition
duly filed, that said Company be disincorporated and dis-
solved, and that said application will be heard by and before
the Hon. Samuel Cowi.es, County Judge aforesaid, on the
seventeenth day of February, A. D. 1866, at 10 o'clock A. M.,
in the Court Room of said County Court, in the City Hall
Building of said City and County
Witness my hand and the Seal c
eighteenth day of January, 1866.
( Seal and U. S. Rev. ) WM. LOEWY, County Clerk.
( Stamp. 50c, canceled. ) By J. Naputaly, Dep. Co. Clerk.

3vLMw

New Mining Advertisements.

Continued Mining Advertisements will be found under another liead

Diana. Gold and Silver Mining Company,

Lauder County, Nevada.

Notice.— There are delinquent, upon the following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on the
21st day of December, 1865, the several amounts sot oppo-
site the names of the respective shareholders, as follows;

Names. No. Certificates. No. Shares. Amount.

Allen, HH 236 3 $ 30 00

Allen, HH 271 46}£ 465 00

AlimaD, John 304 7 70 00

Allman,JobD 305 6 60 00

Bradley, HW 239 11 110 00

Bateman,IU 211 4 40 00

Batemau.I C 268 120 1200 00

Bi.il. in. ,n, E J 30S 5 50 00

Bidleman, E J 309 4% 43 75

Bidlemau,EJ tl2. 9 00 00

Bidleman, E J 320 15 150 U0

Cutler, HF 14 21 210 00

Cutter, HF 200 5 60 00

Cutter, HF 248 10 100 00

Canip(James - 143 10 100 00

Crockett, Geo WH 244 5 50 00

Drinkhonse, J A 318 26 250 00

Dawlov, JasM & Ct> 161 6 60 00

Dawloy, JasM &Co 162 5 50 00

Dawley,Jas M &Co 104 10 100 00

Detrick, E ■ ' 255 3 30 00

Francis. DB 34 3 30 00

Francis, 1) B 62 10 100 00

Frazee,CD 224 20 200 00

Greene, SH 7 12 120 00

Greeue,S H 269 13^ 135 00

Harriuutnu, WC 290 5 50 00

Harrington, W C 291 10 100 00

Harrington, WC 292 10 100 00

Hurrin ton, W C 293 10 100 00

Harrington, W C 294 10 100 0U

Harrington, W 0 295 10 100 00

Harrington, W C 296 10 100 00

Harriugton, W C 297 10 100 00

Harrington, W C 293 10 100 00

Harripgtou,W C 299 10 100 00

Harrington, WC 300 10 100 00

Harrington, W C 301 10 100 00

Harrington, W C 302 10 100 00

Harrington, W C 303 10 100 00

Hardy, JasH 278 5 50 00

Hastings, John 214 10 100 00

Hastings, J. dm 242 5 50 00

Hastings, John 246 5 50 00

Light, C H 2 G*4 62 50

Luudei\PC 270 14 140 00

Ladd,C J 115 10 100 00

Miller, Albert 319 20 200 00

NeYumu,HJ 86 10 100 00

NevinaiijHJ 105 25 250 00

McDaniel, D 61 2 20 00

O'Nei), AE 215 20 200 00

Per ley, D W 160 20 200 00

Perley,l) W 181 10 100 00

Pcrlev,DW 182 10 100 00

Perley,DW 183 8?^ 87 50

Perkius,.AB 220 8 80 00

Pridham, Wra 223 6 50 00

yh.irpjGeo F 52 4 40 00

Turner, AunaK 35 2 20 00

Warren, OP 251 22 220 00

Williams, J J 142 2 20 00

Welch, GW 206 10 1C0 00
And in accordance with Jaw and an order of the Board
of Trustees, made ou the 21st day of December, 1865, so
many shares of each parcel of said stock as may he
necessary, will be sold at public auction, at the office

of tho Company, by Joues & Bendixen, on the 6th day ol'

February, 1866, at tho hour of 1 o'clock P. M. of said
day, to pay said delinquent assessment thereon, together
with costs of advertising and expenses of sale,

N. C. FASSETT, Secretary.

Office, 402 Front street, Sau Francisco, Cal. jan20

Kentucky Copper Alining Company — Lo-
cation: Mrae. Felix District, north of Copperopolis, Cala-
veras County, California.

Nones.— There are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment No. 7, levied on
the 20Lhday of December, 1865, the several amounts set
opposite the names of the respective shareholders, as fol-
lows:

Names. No. Certificate. No. Shares. Amount.

Daryes, R 47 10 $10 00

Gallagher, Th 188 75 75 00

Lachmaun,S 235 25 25 00

Lachmann,S 247 25 25 00

McCartor & Oxteby 116 26 25 00

Schubmacher. R 271 10 10 00

Steinle, E 267 10 10 00

And in accordance with law, and an order of the Board of
Trustees, made on tho 20th day of December, 1865, so many
shares of each parcel of said stock as may be necessary,
will be sold at public auction, by Messrs. Cobb &Slnton,
at No. 406 Montgomery street, San Francisco, Cal,,on
Wednesday, the 7th day of February, 1866, at the hour of
12 o'clock M. of said day, to pay said delinquent assess-
ment thereon, together with costs of advertising and ex-
penses of sale.

J. A. BATJER, Secretary.
Office, 644 Washington street, San Francisco, Cal. j20

Hornet Gold and Silver Mining Company,

Lander County, Nevada.

Notice. — There are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on the 21st
day of December, 1865, the several amounts set opposite
the names of the respective shareholders, as follows:

Names. No. Certificates. No. Shares. Amount.

Addleberger, C F 8 10 $10 00

AddIeberger,C F 9 10

Addleberger, CF 10 10

Addleberger, CF

10
14

10 00
10 00
6 5 00

Austin, BC 93 5 5 00

Baker, Fred 30 10 10 00

Baker, Fred 32 10 10 00

Baker, Fred 35 6 5 00

Baker, Fred 36 6 5 <W

Baker, Fred 37 5 6 00

Cascn, J D 76 10 10 00

Casen,JD 77 12& 12 60

C'.'ddington. Geo W 86 20 20 00

Campbell, M S9 5 6 00

Campbell, M 90 5 6 00

Cutter, HF 100 96 96 00

Kerlev, JC 38 20 20 00

Kerley, J C 39 20 20 00

Kerley, JC 43 5 5 00

Massey.JM 56 12>£ 12 50

Massey, J M 57 20 20 00

Parker, Edwin 63 10 10 00

Todd, Jos 2 10 10 00

Todd, Jos 3 10 10 00

Todd, Jos 4 10 10 00

Tureman,CW 78 20 , 20 00

Turemcm,CW 79 10 10 00

Tureman,CW 80 10 10 00

Rumsey,LW 75 10 10;00

Weltou,EW 49 10 10 00

Welton.EW. 50 10 10 00

Welton,EW 51 10 10 00

And in accordance with law aud an order of the Board
of Trustees, made on the 2lst day of December, 1865, so
many shares of each parcel of said stock as may be neces-
sary, will be sold at public auctiou,at the Office of the
Company, by Jones & Bendixcn, ou the 6th day of Febru-
ary, 1866, at the hour of 1 o'clock P. M. of said day, to pay
said delinquent assessment thereon, together with costs of
advertising and expenses of sale.

N. C. FASSETT, Secretary,

Office, 402 Front street, San Francisco, Cal. jan20

Oxford Beta Tmmel and Mining; Company, Es-
meralda District and County, State of Nevada.
Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 8th day of January,
1866, an assessment of fifty (50) cents per share was levied
upon the capital stock of said Company, payable on the
9th day of January, 1866. In Unltod States gold and
silver coin, to the Secretary, or to the Superintendent at
the mine.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 17th day of February, 1806, will be ad-
vertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall bo made before, will bo sold on Saturday, tho 3d
day of March, 1866, to pay the delinquent assessment, to-
gether with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By
order of the Board of Trustees.

GEO. H. PECK, Secretary.
Office, corner Broadway and Sansome streets, San Fran-
isco. jan20

Yankc« Blade Mining Company- -Loc a-

catiou of Works: Reese River Mining District, State of

Nevada.

Notice.— There are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on the
6th day of December, 1865, tho several amounts set oppo-
site the names of tho respective shareholders, as follows:

Names. No. Certificate. No. Shares. Amount.

Baldwin Gardner, jr 102 6 $ 90 00

Henry Sylvester 108 10 150 00

Mrs Louisa Baxter 154*« 4 60 00

J A Jackson unissued 7 105 00

a Ehorhard't 285 5 75 00

United R^ese River SM Co 221 60 750 00

W Wu.lsworth 242 10 160 00

And in accordance with law, and an order of the
Board of Trustees, made ou the 6Lh day. of December,
1865, so many shares of each parcel of saiii slock as may
be necessary, will be sold at public auction, by Olney &
Co., at 329 Montgomery street, San Francisco, Cal., being
the office of the Company, on Monday, the 29th day ol
January, 1866, at the hour of 12 o'clock M. of said day,
to pay said delinquent asscusment thereon, together with
costs of advertising and expenses of sale,

WM. T. AT WOOD, Secretary.

Office, No. 329 Montgomery street (Stevenson House),
San Francisco. jau20

Postponements. — We would again call the
attention of Secretaries to a certain point of
the mining law, too commonly overlooked, viz :
The requirement that all postponements must
be added previous to the expiration of the
regular publication of assessment or sale
notices.

Yosemite Silver Mining Company, Oro

Fino District, Humboldt County, Nevada.

Notice. — There are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on the 21st
day of December, 1866, the several amounts set oppo-
site the names of the respective shareholders, as fol-
lows:

Names. No. Certificates. No. Shares. Amount.

Atwater,HH 90 5 $ 6 25

Robinson, Geo 134 60 75 00

Hutchins,Fred 136 20 25 00

Wade,WN 141 10 12 50

Wade, W N 142 220 275 00

Wade,W N 146 25 31 26

And in accordance with law, and an order of the Board
of Trustees, made on the 21st day of December, 1865, so
many shares of each parcel of said stock as may be neces-
sary, will be sold at public auction, by Jones & Bendixen,
at 402 Front street, on the 6th day of February, 1866, at
the hour of 1^ o'clock P. M, of said day, to pay said de-
linquent assessment thereon, together with, costs of ad-
vertising and expenses of sale.

S. O. PUTNAM, Secretary.

Office, 402 Front street, San Francisco. jan20

Mining Notices— Continued.

New Mining Adeertisements to be found under another heading.

Animus Silver Mining Company— Location of

Mines: Vent anus, Durango, Mexico.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said company, held on-the 30th day of December,
1865, an assessment of forty (40) cents per share was levied
upon the capital stock of said Company, payable imme-
diately, in United States gold and silver coin, to tho Secre-
tary, pro tern., Thomas Hill, at his office, No. 622Montgom
ery street, San Francisco.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 3d day of February, 1866, will be
advertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold on Monday, the 19th day
of February, 1866, to pay the delinquent assessment, to-
gether with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By
order of the Board of Trustees.

THOMAS HILL, Secretary Pro tern,

Office, 622 Montgomery street, San Francisco, Cal. de30

Agawnm Gold, and Silver Mining Com-
pany, Union District, Nye County, Nevada.
Notice. — There are delinquent upon the following do-
scribedstock, on account of assessment levied ou the 12th
day of December, 1865, the several amounts set opposite
the names of the respective shareholders, as follows:

Karnes. No. Certificate. No. Shares. Amount.

G O Altraan 10 S $ 8 00

CCHays 11 7 7 00

B G Lamb 23 5 6 00

John W Stonncr 35 5 6 00

Mills & Evans 38 50 50 00

Mills &Evans 40 10 1U 00

Mills & Evans 42 5 6 00

Jerome Leland 69 10 10 00

Frank Barker 60 6 6 00

Geo F Stevens 66 5 6 00

A M Corastock 82 60 GO 00

A M Comstock 13 25 25 00

And In accordance with law, and an order of the Board
of Trustees, made on the 12tb day of December, 1865,
so many shares of each parcel of said stock as may ha
necessary, will be sold at public auction, by Messrs, Olney
& Co., at No. 626 Montgomery street, San Francisco, Cal.,
on the 27th day of January, 1866, at the hour of
12 o'clock M. of said day, to pay said delinquent assess-
ment thereon, together with costs of advertising and ex-
penses of sale.

G. M. BURNHAM, Secretary.
Oflice, 436 Jackson street. jan!3

Postponement. — The above sale is hereby postponed un-
til February 6th, 1866, at the same hour and place. By
order of the Board of Trustees.

jan20 G. M. BURNHAM, Secretary.

RlneX.edge Gold and Silver Mining Company,

Lander County, Nevada.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 2d day of Jan-
uary, 1866, an assessment of one doUar (SI) per share
was levied upon the capital slock of said Company, pay-
able Immediately, In United States gold and and silver coin,
to the Secretary.

Any stock upon whlchsaldassessmentshall remain unpaid
on Saturday, the 3d day of February, 1866, will be adver-
tised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment shall
be made before, will be sold on Monday, the 19th day of
February, 1866, to pay the delinquent assessment, together
with costs of advertising and expenses of the sale. By
order of the Board of Trustees.

N. C. FASSETT, Secretary.

Office, 402 Front street, San Francisco. jan6

Banker Hill ftuartz Mining Company.

Amador County, California.

Notice. — There are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on the 27th
day of November, 1865, the soveral amounts set opposite
the names of the respective shareholders, as follows:

Names. No. Certificate. No. Shares. Amount,

Samuel Carr 60 10 S 50 00

Samuel Carr 51 23^ 116 6B#

Aud in accordance with law, and an order of the Board of
Trustees, made ou the 27th day of November, 1865, so many
shares of each parcel of said stock as mav bo neces-
sary, will be sold at public auction, by John Middleton
k. Son, San Francisco, on the 20lh day of January, 1866,
at tho hour of 11 o'clock A. M. of said day, to pay said
delinquent assessment thereon, together with costs of ad-
vertising and expenses of sale.

WALES L. PALMER, Secretary.

Office, 19 First street, San Francisco. jan6

OTTK NEW TORE AGEITOT.

Mr. Geo. M Newtoi* Is our authorized agent In New York
City, and will receive advertisements and subscriptions for
the Mining and Scientific Press at regular rates. Sample
copies of our weekly and monthly issues can be procured
by colling upon him, at the ollice of the " Stockholder,'
No. 12 William street.

%ht pining ani JMtutiffc ftm

45

Blue Ledge Gold and Silver Quartz Min-
ing Company, Kelscy Mining District, EL Dorado Coun-
ty, California.

Nonet— There are delinquent upon Ibe following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on the 12th
day of December, 1865, the several amounts set opposite
thenames ol the respective shareholders, as follows ;

Names. No.Corlifirate. No. Shares. Amount.

ffm H Alley bal 3003 3 $ 3 00

Win 11 A.l.y

bal 2U05

tta

I. A B!y

Mil

Ju.Ub ll.k.Tjr

BE

.In l.!i Baker,?

MM

K i; in

MS

*0i-y

813

J T Boyd

sT'J

Warner Buck

saas

T 1. Il.rk.r

:mia

T i. Barker

MM

lens

1700

KM

i kard

3U32

Hiil'Ii Cr..:kard

3034

117. :l

KM Derby

SIM

K II Ikrby

2733

KM Derby

2734

1 M Derby

2735

Kiw Imokelt

1600

W C F.int

3111

John J Kny

bal 24dS

D I. rend

bal 1131

ll.-i.rv 1 tnj

Will

H M K-irli

3006

W N (i Gardner

1M8

Ichaux

3003

Win J tiUQO

3127

1- li ili ll irrle

1703

J V ll.lllnsheacl

3066

lhuil.il Uiuck'.i-y

bal 1967

Dodu .i kley

bal 2138

j.iini V Huoter

bal 1089

li.'k'lim

871

K. i-li.i BlKglna

2006

Do w.u Huteo

bal 093

!!■ Will llill-O

bal 1671

I) Will HuMo

bal 1661

Heath

1572

EUnder Healb

1818

..inbe

3117

l.lngd

578

It Killimn

15J2

Jii'in W I^ikor

18:0

1 LivnmstoQ

1678

I Llvlugstou

17-IS

I I.IVkllgAtOIl

1812

I UvingBtOD

1816

I l.lvillL'-lnll

3056

I l.ivlnpaton

3106

I LIvlOgBtOD

3109

Robert Ullla

1687

Hargaret J MrLpod

1104

Jiilin Murli-ustelQ

1492

Jiihll .MurteiiMtolu

bal 1482

K A Munroo

1954

F A Munroe

bal 1912

F A Mnnroe

bal 1920

K El Morrison

3114

J l.ii M-Mihon

3119

Ja* NVIstm

1552

Jus Nolsoo

1048

Jiw Nelson

1650

.Ins Nelson

1652

Mateo Redulla

2540

Wrin Rico

bal 2911

Win Rice

bal V915

A ROMonnold

3062

Clios Smith

bal 2018

I 1. is Smith

bal 2175

Ann T Swain

1682

Ann T Swain

3101

I;.... B Slierwood

5667

J FStoror

3118

J F rit.lrer

3130

O B Sliaw

1003

Oliver Taylor

1756

Oliver T.iylor

3132

T F Tracv

bal 1584

Lewis Teese

748

H A Winter

218

Ctias L Wiggin

2259

C 1. Wilson

2427

S H Wetborbeo

bal 13 9

Abratn Warner

2686

Robt Wilsou

bal 1478

2

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10

16 00

0

7 60

10

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5

7 ill

10

16 00

10

16 00

10

I,". I"!

10

16 00

60

76 00

60

76 00

20

::o oil

10

15 00

10

16 00

10

16 00

10

15 00

20

30 00

10

16 00

10

15 00

20

30 00

20

30 00

10

15 00

10

15 00

5

7 60

6

7 50

6

0 00

20

30 00

5

7 50

50

76 00

10

15 00

4

6 00

6

1 60

5

7 60

6

7 60

4

6 00

5

7 60

6

7 50

6

7 50

6

7 50

2

3 00

10

15 00

10

15 00

60

75 00

2

3 00

10

15 00

15

22 50

50

76 00

6

7 50

10

15 00

10

15 00

26

37 50

70

105 00

30

45 00

10

15 00

1

1 50

25

37 60

2)i

3 76

20

30 00

26

39 00

26

39 no

60

75 00

70

105 00

30

45 00

10

15 00

20

30 00

20

30 00

2X

3 76

2K

3 75

5

7 50

6

7 50

7

10 60

7

10 50

30

45 00

5

7 60

10

15 00

70

105 00

30

45 00

2

3 00

5

7 50

10

15 00

5

7 50

5

7 50

6

7 50

5

7 50

5

7 50

5

7 50

10

16 00

11

16 50

Oeorce Wn»blntrton Uold uod Silver Milling

Company, silver Mountain District, Alpine County, CaL

Assessment No. 9.

Notice la hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said company, held on the 2«lh day of December,
1*& an assessment of one dollar ($1) per share was levied
u|i<m the capital stock of said company, payable luunsdl*
au-ly. in United States gold and silver coin, to the Sccrc-
lary. at the office uf tliu OompUj

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remnln un-
paid on (Saturday, the 27tli day of January, 1866, will be ml-
vertlsedQn that day a-i delinquent, and unless puyuiuuttdinll
be made before, will bo sold on Tuesday, thu 13th day of
February, 1866, to pay the delinquent a*--"
with costs of advertising and expenses of Side. By order
of the Board of Trustees.

W. D. ROOT, Secretory.

Office, 33* Montgomery street. San FraneUco. deSJ

And In accordance with law, and an order of the Board
of Trustees, made on the 12th day of December, 1865, so
many shares of each parcel or said stock as may be nec-
essary, will bo eold by Messrs. Olney & Co., at No. 626
Montgomery Btreet, San Francisco, CaL , on the 27th day
of January, 1866, at the hour of 12 o'clock M. of said day,
to pay said delinquent assessment thereon, together with
costs of adverlising and expenses of sale.

J. M. BCFFINGTON, Secretary.

Office, No. 10 Government House, corner Sansome and
Washington streets, San Francisco. jan!3

Consolidated SUvec Hill Mining Company---

Location of Works: Esmeralda District, Nevada.

Notice Is hereby Klven, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 5th day of January,
A. D. 1866, an assessment of two dollars (£2) per share was
levied upon the capital stock of said Company, payable
Immediately, in United States gold and silver coin, to the
Secretary, at the office of the Company, Room No, 16 Gov-
ernment House, San Francisco, California.

Any aiock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 10th day of February, 1866, will be
advertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold on Wednesday, the 21st day
of February, 1866, to pay the delinquent assessment, togeth-
er with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By order
of the Board of Trustees.

,janl3 JOHN J. MACKENZIE, Secretary.

GreatWeitera Tnnoel and Mining: Company,

Aurora, State of Nevada.

Notice Is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 28th day of December,
1 ■■*'•.'), an assessment of ten (10) cents per share was levied
upon the capital stock of said Company, payable imme-
diately. In United States gold coin, to the Secretary.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 27th day of January, 1866, will be
advertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall bo made before, will be sold on Saturday, the 10th
day of February, 1866, to pay the delinquent assessment,
together with costs of advertising and expenses of the
sale. By order of the Board of Trustees.

JOS. C. FORD, Secretary.

Office, No. 21 Exchange Building, corner Washington and
Montgomery streets, San Francisco. dec30

Electrotype Cuts, Engravings, Etc. — Our Job Printing
Office is abundantly supplied with elegant engravings, or-
naments, and other embelishments to suit the various
branches of industry in this State.

II <>ii< ,l Miner (...lil uml Silver Mining

Company, I.inder County, Nevada.

N.tnrK.— There ara delinquent upon ibo following de-
scribed slock, on account of assessment levied on the
14th day of December, 1865, tho several amounts set
ophite filenames of the respective shareholders, as fol-
lows:

Names. No. Certificates. No. Shares. Amount.

Bortody, Chax 147 10 $ 5 00

Hrookn.C W, Trustee 214 5 2 60

Cuttcr.H F 268 70 35 00

Cutter, H F 284 3 1 50

Cutter, HF 303 38 10 00

Cutter, H K 318 7 3 50

Chevers WH 311 2 1 00

Frank, J 312 4 'i 2 25

Greene, S H 40 7 3 60

Howard, HO 209 10 6 00

Lander, PC 42 0 3 00

Lyle, T B 133 1 3 50

Keea\JL 313 4 2 00

Tilion, S d 1S3 10 6 00

tjplou, M 314 1 60

Wbitlaleh, J W 64 6 2 60

Whitlatch, J W 67 6 2 60

Wlilllatch, J W 68 10 5 00

Whitlatch, J W 69 10 5 CO

Wlntlatch, J W 109 6 2 50

Whitlatch, J W 242 10 6 00

Wendell, Medora 222 1 50

And In accordance with law, and an order of the Board of
Trustees, made on the 14th day of December, 1865, so many
shares of each parcel of said stock as may be necessary,
will be sold at the office of the Company, by Jones &
Beudixen, auctioneers, on tho 29th day of January , 1866,
at tho hour ol 1 o'clock P, M. of said day, to pay said
delinquent assessment thereon, together with costs of
advertising and expenses of sale.

N.C FASSETT, Secretary.

Office, 402 Front street, San Francisco. janl3

Jcwctt Gold and Silver Mining Company,

Gold Hill District, Storey County, Nevada.

Notice.— There arc delinquent upon tho following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on tho
4th day of December, 1865, the several amounts set op-
posite the names of tho respective shareholders, as fol-
lows:

Names. Nb.CortiGcato. No. Shares. Amount.

George E Willett 3 20 $20 00

A M Comstock 10 80 80 00

George E Willett 31 20 20 00

Wm H Bovee 82 40 40 00

James G Cooper 84 5 6 00

S R Harris 88 20 20 00

S R Harris 89 20 20 00

Win H Bovee 102 60 60 00

J Fuller 108 38 38 00

Thomas Thwaites 117 8 8 00

E M Van Reed 127 20 20 00

Jacob Hardy 139 20 20 00

James G Cooper 143 19 19 00

G M Burnhara 145 10 10 00

J M Lord 146 30 30 00

Wm H Bovee 151 16 16 00

James Wright 152 40 40 00

James Wright' 153 40 40 00

James Wright 154 20 20 00

C E McNear 156 4 4 00

C E McNear 157 8 8 00

Edwin Tyler 168 61)£ 51 50

A E McNear not isssued 70 70 00

And in accordance with law, and an order of the
Board of Trustees, mado on the 4th day of December,
1865, so many shares of each parcel of said stock as may
bo necessary will be sold at public auction, at the sales-
room of Maurice Dore & Co., No. 327 Montgomery street,
San Francisco, Cal., on tho 20th day of January, 1866, at
the hour of 12 o'clock M. of said day, to pay said delin-
quent assessment thereon, together with costs of adver-
tising and expenses of sale.

jan6 G. M. BURNHAM.Sec'yprotem.

Lady Franklin Gold and Silver Mining

Company, Silver Mountain District, Alpine County, Cal-
ifornia.

Notice.— There are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on the 7th
day of December, 1865, tho several amounts set opposite
thenames of tho respective shareholders, as follows:

Names. No. Certificate. No. Shares. Amouot.

WmFido unissued 7 $3 50

John G McCanlay unissued 12 6 00

C Larson unissued 70>£ 35 25

Audrew Willett 42, 43 9 4 50

C S Peak 47 7K 3 75

Wra Mercer 67, 58, 59, 60, 61, 63
64,65

Phillip Weihe ■ 142

John F Davis 148, 161

John Sanquett 170

George Day 171

A H Powers 174

W N Lee 200

H JTilden 212

Mrs P J Conch 216

Frank Rabel 218

E J Bacon 231

Frank Beitchman 235

James Wilson 236

Sarah M Davis 2J0

Daniel Davidson 244

70
5

11

10
5

10
&
5

10
5

35 00
2 50
5 50
5 00
2 50
5 00
2 50
2 60
2 50

1 00
5 00

2 50
6 2 60
5 7 50
5 2 50

And in accordance with law, and an ordor of the Board
of Trustees, mado on the 7th day of Decemher, 1865, so
mauy shares of each parcel of said stock as may be neces-
sary, will be sold at public auction, by Olney & Co., at tho
office of tho Company, No.305 Montgomery street, San Fran
Cisco, Cal., on the 26th day of January 1866, at the hour of
1 o'clock P. M. of said day, to pay said delinquent assess-
ment thereon, together with costs of advertising and ex-
penses of sale.

J. S, LDTY, Secretary.

Office, 305 Montgomery street, San Francisco, jau6

Joe Lano Gold and Sliver Mining Compa-
ny, Lauder County, Nevada.

Nonas.— Thero are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed Stock, on account of Assessment levied on the
14th day of December, 1866, the several amounts set
opposite the names of the respective shareholders, as

(bllOWfl :

N.ui'j No. Certificate. No. Shares, Amount.

Ayreo, wo 152 8 $ 4 00

Aud.B A 169 SB 11 16 14 8;i

Bradlej . H W 8 6 -2 60

Baker, Fred 105 10 5 00

Baker, Fred 108 10 5 00

Baker, Fred 107 10 fi 00

Cutler, II F 143 6 2 60

Cutter, H F 168 81 40 60

Carroll, Fl* 119 90 45 oo

Oarroll, F P 131 20 1316 lu 4u

i ( HO, SH 7 H 4 00

Heath, K W 151 34 17 0"

Harrington, WQ 158 2 1 00

r.rlev.HW 86 60 25 00

Statclcr.J W 164 8 4 00

And in accordance with law, and an order of the Board
of Trustees, made ou the 14th day of December, 1865, so
in my ~.U urea "1 oaob parcrl id' Bald Block us may be neces-
sary, will be Bold at the office uf the Company, by Jones &
Bendixen, aiieimiieors, on tho 2£Kh day of January, 1866,
al the h> ur of 1){ o'clock P. M. of said day, lo pay said
delinquent asse.-sment thereon, together with costs of
advertising aud expanses of sale.

N. C. FASSETT, Secretary.

Office, 402 Front street. San Francisco, Cal. jati!3

Nevada Gold and Silver Mining Company,

Landor County, Nevada.

Notice.— There are delinquent upon tho following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on the
14th day of December, 1865. the several amounts set op-
posite the names of the respective shareholders, as follows:

Names. No. Certificate, No. Shares. Amount.

Bradley, H W 71 16 $22 50

Brown, E J 106 15 22 50

Cutter, HF 95 2 1-6 3 25

Cutter, HF 99 SO 45 00

Cutter, HF lib" 0 9 00

Chevers, W H 19 15 22 50

Dinklespiel, L 107 7 10 50

Francis, DB 108 6# 8 25

Greene, Samuel H 70 19 28 50

Heath. R W 10 22 33 00

Knox, J W 113 13 19 50

Lander, PC 65 16 22 60

Lander, AmosC 97 20 30 00

Mills, HA 109 4 6 00

McDauiel,D 6 1% 11 25

Murphy, David 110 14% 22 00

Upton, M 111 8 12 00

Waterman, T A 33 25 37 50

Waterman, T A 34 25 37 50

Waterman, T A 35 20 30 00

Waterman. T A 36 10 16 00

Waterman, T A 37 6 7 50

Waterman, T A 38 6 7 50

Waterman, T A 39 5 7 50

Waterman, T A 40 6# 10 00

Williams, J J 09 1% ll 25

And in accordance with law and an ordtr of the Board
of Trustees, made on the 14th day of December, 1865, so
many shares of each parcel of said stock as may be neces-
sary, will be sold at the office of the Company, by Jonen lz
Bendixen, Auctioneers, on the 29th day of January, 1S66,
at the hour of 1 o'clock P. M. of said day, to pay said delin-
quent assessment thereon, together with costs of adver-
tising and expenses of sale.

N. C. FASSETT, Secretary.

Office, 402 Front streot, San Francisco. janl3

Owen's River Canal Company. Tulare County,

California.

Notice Is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, hold on the 4th day of Janu-
ary, 1866, an assessment of forty (40) cents per share was
levied upon the assessable stock of said Company, payable
on the 8th day of January, 1866, in United States gold and
silver coin, to the Secretary.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 3d day of February, 1S66, will be
advertised on that day ns delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold on Monday, the 19th day
of February, 1866, to pay the delinquent assessment, to-
gether with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By
order of the Board of Trustees.

T. L. BIBBINS, Secretary.

Office, 618 Merchant street, San Francisco, Cal. jan6

Paragon Petroleum company.--- Location

of Works; Mattole District, Humboldt County, California.

Notice. — Thero are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on tho 4lh
day of December, 1865, the several amounts set opposite
the names of the respective shareholders, as follows:

Names. No. Certificates. No. Shares. Amouot.

J W J Pierson 33 25 $6 25

J W J Pierson '34 25 6 25

J F Pinkham 24 20 5 00

JF Pinkbam 25 20 5 00

J F Pinkbam 26 20 5 00

J F Pinkham 27 20 5 00

J F Pinkham 28 20 5 00

A H Bewlev aggregate 23 10 6 00

R G Brown" 20 50 12 50

RG Brown 30 50 12 60

R G Brown 31 50 12 50

R G Brown 32 50 12 50

R C Alden 35 100 25 00

R C Alden 36 100 - 25 00

R C Alden 37 100 25 00

J H Earlo aggregate 38 6

J H F,arle aggregate 39 5

J H Earle aggregate 40 5

J H Earle aggregate 41 6

J H Earle aggregato 42 5

J H Earle aggregate 43 5

J H Earle aggregate 44 5

J H Earle aggregate 45 6

J H Earle aggregate 46 6

J H Earlo aggregate 47 5

F E Moore aggregate 61 10

E D Waters, Jr 63 60

A T Dcwoy aggregate 65 70

W B Ewer 66 100

W B Ewer aggregate 67 70

J F Crossctt 77 1C0

J J Mills aggregate 80 10

A Riker 81 50

W B Lake aggregate 85 60

J P Cogswell 88 50

SamuclS Field 100 120

Samuel S Field 101 120

J V V Mathias 103 20

J V P Matbias 104 20

JVPMathlas 105 20

And iu accordance with law, and an order oftho Board of
Trustees, made on the 4th day of December, 1865, so many
shares ot each parcel of said stock as may he uecessa.
ry, will be sold at public auction, by Olney & Co , at No.
626 Montgomery street, San Francisco, Cal., on tho
26lh day of January, 1866, at the hour of 2 o'clock P. M.
of said day, to pay said delinquent assessment thereon,
toeether with costs of advertising and expenses of sale.
M. J, McMANUS, Secretary.
Office, No. 206 Jackson street, San Francisco. jan6

4 25

i 25

4 25

4 26

4 25

4 25

4 25

4 25

4 25

4 25

7 CO

12 50

40 00

25 00

40 00

23 00

6 60

12 50

29 00

12 50

30 00

SO 00

5 00

6 00

5 00

Siempre Viva Sliver Mining Company,

Zaragora District, Sinaloa, Mexico.

Notice.— There aro delinquent upon tho following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on the 2d
day of December, 1665 the several amounts set opposite
the names of the respective shareholders, as follows:

N.uin--. No. Certificate. No. Shares. Amount.

Bayerqiie, .1 B 10 100 $250 00

uinavun, 1' 11 230 1 2 50

C.iiHivaii.PH 2J0 10 25 00

Fischer, Chas 148 2 5 00

Garnett.LA 110 26 62 50

Garneu.LA 111 25 62 50

Garuetl.L A 112 16 40 00

Garnott. LA 113 10 25 00

Lanu,N 160 10 25 00

Mel,H 201 2 6 00

ChayWoSac 184 6 1:2 60

Al" Ye 2'2'J 5 12 50

King Van 234 5 12 50

Wong Tin Heu 2L0 6 12 50

Out Chong 230 5 12 50

Lo Park 231 5 12 60

Ali.Slmt. 232 7 17 bO

Von Jib 233 3 7 60

Chong Tung 2a5 20 60 00

ALSO,

For account of assessment levied 28th July, 1605, adver-
tised as delinquent 29th August, 1866, and offered at auc-
tion 9th September, 1865, but no bidder-
Fischer, Chas 148 2 $ 5 00
Gamelt,LA 110 25 62 50
Garnelt,LA 111 25 62 60
Guni.'tt,LA 112 16 40 00
GarDett.LA 113 10 25 00
Chay Wo Sac 184 6 12 50
Chong Tung 235 20 50 00

And in accordance with law, and an order of the Board
of Trustees, made on the 2d day of December, 1865, bo
many shares of each parcel of said stock as may be neces
sary, will bo sold at public auction, at the salesroom of
Johu Middlelon & Son, on tho 20th day of January, 1866,
at tho hour of 12 o'clock M. of said day, to pay said
delinquent assessment thereon, together with costs of ad-
vertising and expenses of sale.

jan6 JOHN F. LOHSE, Secretary.

Salamander Gold and Silver Allnlnft Compa*

ny. Mill Valley District, Calaveras County. California.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 28th day of Decem-
ber, 1865, an assessment of twenty (20) cents per share was
levied upon each and every share of the capital stock of
said company, payable on Frldny, tho 29th day of Decem-
ber, 1865, In United States gold or silver coin, to the Sec-
retary, 121 Front street, San Francisco, Cal.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, tho 27th day of January, 1866, will
be advertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold on Saturday, the 10th day
of February, 1866, to pay the delinquent assessment, to-
gether with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By
order of the Board of Trustees.

F. D. GALLAGHER, Secretary.

Office, No. 35 Metropolitan Block, San Francisco, Cali-
fornia. dec30

Wide West Gold and Sliver M tnlnff Company.

Location: Silver Mountain District, Alpine County, Cal.

Notice Is hereby given, thnt at a meeting of the Board
of Trustees of said Company, held on the 4th day of Jan-
uary, 1866, an assessment of ihrce ($3) dollars per share
was levied upon the capital stock of said company, paya-
ble Immediately, in United States gold and silver coin, to
the Secretary, at his office, 330 Davis street, San Francisco,
or to F. L. Jackson, Superintendent, at the mine.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall rematnunpald
on Saturday, the 3d day of February, 1866, will be adver-
tised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment shall
be made before, will be sold on Wednesday, the 21st day of
Fcbruury, IS66, to pay the delinquent assessment, together
with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By order
of the Board of Trustees.

JOSEPH GREEN, Secretary.

Office, 330 Davis street, corner of Washington street, San
Francisco. janfi 4w

Tuba Gold and Silver Mining Company,

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Grizzly Flat, Oct. IS, 1865.

Messrs. Hunqerford A Hendy— ffenifmien.-'We have run
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MINERS

Who wish to erect Quartz Mills, Concentrating or Smelting
Works, will find it to their interest to consult the under-
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Being acquainted with all the modern improvements of
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warrant their successful operation.

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QUARTZ OPERATOR'S

BE^ND BOOK.

A Book for Every Intelligent Prospector,
Shareholder, Miner nnd Machinist.

ZEN AS WHEELER AND P. HI. RANDALL,
Author* and Publishers.

Bound in Cloth— 144 Packs, Duodecimo.

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explanation of chemical terms ; a briet and intelligible
description of the numerous processes for roasting ores,
and tho extraction of metals from their ores by amalga-
mation and otherwise.

The work also contains an original and highly interest-
ing discussion of the tractory and differently formed
grinding plates, as applied to tho redaction of ores — a sub-
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but also practically of the highest importance to every
quartz miner

Professor Sillimau, of Yale, and Hodgson, of the College
ol California, having examined this discussion, as sub-
mitted to them by its author, Mr. Randall, previous to
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only mathematically correct, but also as of great practical
value. Messrs W. R. Eckart, Jr. , Eugineer, (late of U. S.
N.,) and W. M. Belshaw, assayer and superintendent ot
the S. T. M. Co., to whom the entire work was submitted
while passing through tho press, speak ol the same as one
of high practical importance to quartz miners and mill-
lom generally.

No work has been offered to the mining public of Cali-
fornia which contains so much valuable information, con-
densed into so convenient a space as is hero presented.
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brevity, conciseness, and simplicity— in fact to make it a
complete and reliable Quartz Minsk's Hand Book.

I'ne Table of Cnnteuts of this book will be found on pa
415 of the Mining and Scientific Prhss of July 1st, 1S65.

dold by booksellers generally. Price by mail, postage
paid, $1.25. Address " Wheeler & Randall, at the Min;pg
and Scientific frees Office, San Francisco. " 2*31

THE EXCELSIOR

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In tbe engraving herewith presented, A represents the Rim of the
Pan ; B, Mullet ; C, Legs ; D, Cross-Frame ; E, Gearing ; F, Screw ;
G, Lever ; H, DaBh-Boards ; I, Key j a, Dies ; c, Shoes, and o,
Openings,

The relative grinding capacities of "The Excelsior" Grinder
and Amalgamator, of the Plat Bottomed Pan, and of the Conical
Pan when properly cowtructed, are respectively 177, 98 and 110.

That is, the respective mullers being of the same diameter,
same weight, same hardness, and running at the same velocity
"The Excelsior Grinder and Amalgamator" will reduce one hun-
dred and seventy-seven tons of ore, the Flat Bottomed Pan ninety-
eight tons, and the Conical Pan one hundred and ten tons to the
same degree of fineness in the same time.

The wear to the Shoes and Dies at their grinding surfaces in the
Excelsior Grinder and Amalgamator, is perfectly uniform, thus
securing evenness of reduction to the pulp, as well as steadiness
of motion to the muller. Uniform wear of the grinding plates
has been attained in no other than that of the Tractory form — nor
can it be.

Another property of excellence in this machine is that the metal
or substance to be amalgamated passes direct from the grinding
surfaces into the quicksilver; thus excluding the possibility of its
becoming coated with any foreign substances, after having been
burnished. It is truthfully said "that the Tractory-formed Pan
as a Grinder has no equal, and as an Amalgamator no superior."

As a whole, it is far superior to any other pan in use.

MANUFACTURED AT THE

Union Iron "Works and Golden State Iron Works,

WHEELER & RANDALL, Inventors.

The undersigned having had several years of experience in practical
quarts mining operations, will ever take great pleasure in furnishing
parties interested in mining and machinery any desired information
which they may possess.

1VB3EEJLER & RANDALL.

San Francisco, June 13, 1865-

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Machinery.

HUNTER'S

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CONCENTRATOR, AMALGAMATOR

HUNTERS CONCENTRATOR CAN HE SKEV IN OPER-
■ [be Novelty Iron Work-., frcmont street
i';irde* wunlng i" purcboM Concentrators will find it to
iiirir :ni\ i'ii.i.-.' to oxiralnq the Above machine before

lUiretLi-mii! cli.tr win- re. fur tin- I id lowing n

i,t. [t will work the aandfl from h S-stamp battery, and
■are from i«i to W o lulpburew iimn ui; mu

chine built on the Pacific coa«L

ta. Tin- Bttlphareti ere miked ck-an, containing leas Qiao
ten per cent. ■■! ■ ind

3d- The waste free gold and ■majgam is amalgamated on
Km popper plate*; no trace oreround mercurj and scarcely
a i me i- of iiu-ini nadses oil wltS the hukL

4th. It* simplicity ti a safllcleni recommendation for Its
general dm as ■ Concentrator. Tin- variation of speed in a
ouuru .Mill d»ed Dot eileei the working of the Machine.
The same was demonstrated al the lajp Mechanics' Fair,
when with tha greatest utiuuiquuarr or speed tho bent of
results were given,

Sili Then- u no cloeging or stopping to clean out the sul-
phuretl and sand; consequently no waste from any Inatten-
tion mi Hi.' purr of the attendant.

6th. In exhibiting the working of the machine lit U not
run emptj ), all classes of ores and ladings, from 60 pounds
and upwards, are concentrated ihtii parties may see At to
test the machine with.

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BAUX & GUIOD S
Separator &. Amalgamator

Is the most important improvement In mining machinciy
ever Introduced. It was awarded the FIRST PREMIUM at
the San Francisco Mechanics' Fair for 1864, where it proved
Itself to be the best Separator and Amalgamator among all
the competitors. Constructed on principles which combine
SciKNTiric Knowledck with Practical Esperikncb, these
Pans extract more gold and silver from their ores than any
others in use, as a few hours trial will demonstrate. Mill
men will find It to their advantage to employ these pans as
Separators, in addition to the ordinary Amalgators now In
use, and to re-work their old tailings.

The cost of these pans is Inconsiderable, and their struc-
ture Is such that they can be readily separated In parts con-
venient for packing on males. Among the many advanta-
ges possessed by BACX & GUIOD'S Pan, are the following:
The triding cost for attendance; Its small cost; Its portabil-
ity; The large quantity of pulp it can operate upon In a giv-
en time; It may be worked even weeks without stopping,
as It is constructed to work continuously: The complete
thoroughness of the separation of tbe rock from the metals
and the trilling power required to work them; They can be
attached to any ordinary crushing apparatus.

We have the pleasure of referring parties interested to
the following parties, who have our Pan In use: Jcfferson-
lau Mining Company, Bowman's Ranch, Nevada county;
The French Mill, Nevada City; (."rail's Gruvel Cement
Works, Nevada county; Waltinan's Clilorination Works,
Nevada, l.'al. ; Gold Hill Quartz Mill. Washoe.

Manufactured at the Vulcan Iron Works and San Fran-
cisco Foundry, San Francisco, and at Hough <!e Thorn's
Foundry, Nevada City.

For further particulars, or to see this Pan in operation,
call on or address

J. E. BA TJX,

QUARTZ BREAKER

Is now extensively used for breaking hard masses of
Qu.aa?tz or* Ores

To a size suitable for stamps. These machines are patented,

and are in practical operution in

CALIFORNIA, AUSTRALIA,

WASHOE,
ENGLAND, FRANCE,

AMD

THE ATLANTIC STATES.

These Machines, or circulars containing further Informa-
tion regarding them, may be obtained of the undersigned.
Address,

BLAKE *fe TTtEK,
Box 2077 San Francisco Post Office.
CHAS. T. BLAKE, E. TYLER, WM. P. BLAKE,

Idaho City. Michigan Bluff. San Francisco.

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AMALGAMATOR.

THE SUBSCRIBERS WOULD CALL THE ATTENTION
of the Mining Public to their Reducer and {Amalga-
mator, and also to their Separator for reducing and separat-
ing the mineral from

Gold and .silver Ores,

Manufactured and exhibited at the Vulcan Iron Works, Nob
137 and 139 First street, San Francisco.

These machines secure to the Miner a more Expeditious
and Perfect Reduction and Amalgamation, a less liability
to accident and delay, and a greater amount of useful effect
In proportion to the power employed to keep them In opera-
tion than any other machine now" in use for producing simi
.ar results. This fact Is attested to by their general adoption
and preference at all the principal Reduction Works In
Nevada ; among which may be mentioned the Gould
i Curry Mill, the Silver State Reduetioii Works, Zephyr
Flat Mill, Pioneer Mill, Eastern Slope Mill, I'luenlx Mill, etc.

. jj3~ This Amalgamator may lie seen In operation at the

European Metallurgical Works, Bryant St. bet. 3d and 4th.

[Illustrated Id the Mining and Scientific Press, April nth,

861.] HEPBURN & PETERSON.

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leave ttwlc trd.cn> with

T. KALLEVBEBO,

12vll 416 Market street, flan I'rauebco.

HUNT'S

IMPROVED WIND-MILL.

THIS WIND-MILL IS RAPIDLY
taxing the plACfl Of all other Mill-!
mu Hi. Pari lie i'oiir.1. These Mills
are so wimple In their canal roc-
tioii. Hint when OUCfl built, thoy
cail lie ]iut 111 order by altim-l any
hereon: and when once In order
they will run for years without
repairs.

Prices, from $50 to $1,000.

ROUND AND SQUARE WATER

TANKS BUILT TO ORDER.

HUNT'S PUMPS

Are admitted to he the b'-st In the
Market for Wind Mills, be I mi built

rllui

They

;l taken apart Mill
a common wrench) and are very
easily repaired.

HUNT'S ENDLESS CHAIN

HORSE POWER

For Suwlutr "Wood.

ALSO. TiiK

©elf-Tteg\ilating Horse Power

la so arranged as to give a steady motion, and is calculated
t.i lie used tor turning Wood. Iron or Brass, also lor Scroll or
Circular Sawing, ana la folly equal to Steam for any light
work. The above Machines are built of the best materials,
and made as Durable as Wood and Iron will make them.

ALLffOBK WAKKAXTED.

fl®- For further Particulars see small circulars, ^fflff

E. O. HUNT,

No. 28 Second Street, and 108 & 112 Jessie Street, San Frau
Cisco. 26-aui

Steven's Pressure Packing.

Patented March 7tU, 1865

Pressure Packing Is now conceded, by the best engi-
neers, to be the most effectual method of making and
keeping the metallic ring ol pistons steam-tight.

STEVENS' J'ACKINt; has the advantage of being cheaper
in first cost than the ordinary packiuj*, and can be applied
to old style pistons with very little alteration or detention.
In place of testimonials, the Patentee requests of those
who are using the old spriug packing to inquire of the
owners of the various engines which now have this pack-
iugin use — some of which have been running from three
to twelve months without being opened, or showing any
descriptive leak — and act upou their recommendation.

Further particulars can be Imd by applying to the
Patentee. ANDREW STEVENS, Master Mechanic, Alameda
Railroad, or at the VULCAN 1RUN WORKS, where they
au be Been, at any time, in course of construction.

lOdf ANDREW STEVEVS.

SALMON'S

PROPELLOB AMALGAMATOR

AND

Challenge Settler

Has been In use and thoroughly tesled, bolli in California
and Nevada, with entire satisfaction to all parties con-
cerned. These Machines are

Made entirely different from any others,

And with the same power will grind, amalgamate, settle
and separate, more gold and silver ore than auv others imw
in use. .Manufactured at the SAN KRA.NUI.SUO FoUiMJltY,
where Maehiues'cau beseen in operation. Address
9vll J. <fc W. C. SALMON.

MeCOMB'S

CUMULATIVE POWER PRESS

AND

A.KROW TI33.

E. C McCOMB, Agent.

No. 1 Government House, cor. Ransome and Washington ats.
23V10 :ln»

HENDY'S

IMPROVED BLOW-PIPE.

Tlxis Convenient Helj>naLeet

TO THE

ASSATER. CHEMIST, DENTIST, JEWELLER, PROS-
PECTOR AND MILLMAN,
Cab now be procured, at the Patentee's price, by sending
your orders, by mail or otherwise, to the

Office of the Minlnc* and Scientific Press.
This article was more fully mentioned in Ihe Pkess of
April 15th, 1865. Since that time, however, Mr. Hendy
has made a further improvement by attaching a rubber
hose between the mouth-piece and the pipe, enabling the
blower to change his position without disturbing the direc-
tion or constant accuracy of the current on the object upon
which it is turned. The main portion of the blow-pipe is
made with a joint, at which a valvo is placed, which is
opened when the operator blows aud closed immediately
when he ceases. By this arrangement the little bag or
oladder is readily liLled at a single breath, and with very
little exertion. "When so filled, a continous current of air
is forced from the nozzle of the pipe by the mere con-
tractive force of the gutta percha. This force is uniform
until tho air is very nearly exhausod. Tbe current may
be easily varied or entirely cut off by gently pressing the
lingers upon the neck of the bladder above the nipple to
which it is attached. »

WATER WHEELS !

LEFFEL'S

AMERICAN DOUBLE TURBINE

Is now manufactured by the Vulcan Iron Works Compnny,
in tins olty, and orders for tbe name can be Itlled Immedi-
ately. W'e have a Large supply of the different Blzes, from
It! Inchet to 3u>£. That we may know the proper sized
Wheel you require, mea.iure your water in flic following
way: Take Hie Width pf the flreuin, the average depth
and the distance it Hows In a minute.

All the Wheels already in use «ive universal satisfaction.
For particulars send for a Circular.

This Wheel is especially ndHiiteil to mining purboses.
It i- U: in, .in.l can be easily lacked Into the mountains.
Wheels wel^hlnt,' from HUIn :JWJ pound*, will \ielillrom
IU to 40 horse-power under ahead of 25 or 30 teet. Thev
are the cheapest wheel to set up known, as they are so
arranged as to produce the greatest power possible from
the water used.

Come and see them, or send for a Circular to

LEFFJ3JL A. MYERS,

At Vulcan Iron Works, office 13T and 139 First street, San
Francisco. iviltf

THRIVE Y'S

PATENT AMALGAMATOR.

These Macliines Stand Unrivaled.

For rapidly pulverizing and amalgamating ores, they
have no equal. Nn effort lias been, or will be, spared to
have thorn constructed in the most perfect manner, and of
the [Treat number now In operation, not one has ever re-
quired repairs. The constant and increasing demand for
them is sufficient evidence of their merits.

They arc constructed so as to apply steam directly into
the pulp, or with steam bottoms, as desired.

This Amalgamator Operates as Follows :

The pan being filled, the motion of thcmnller forces the
pulp to the comer, where It is draw n down through the ap-
erture and between the grinding surfaces. Thence it Is
thrown to the peripherv into the quicksilver. The curved
plates again draw it to the center, where It passes down,
and to the circumference as before. Thus it is constantly
passing in n regular How between the grinding surfaces and
into the quicksilver, until the ore Is reiluced to an impalpa-
ble powder, and the metal amalgamated.

Setlers made on the same principle excel all others. —
They bring the pulp so constantly and perfectly in contact
with quicksilver, that the particles are rapidly and com
pletely absorbed.

Mill men are invited to examine these pans and setlers for
themselves, at the PACIFIC FOUNDRY,

lvl San Francisco.

Important to Miners.

.VEWFATEMT ROASTING PROCESS.

I AM NOW PREPARED TO OFFER TO TFIE MINING
community a New Roasting: Process, which has been
approved as novel and beneficial by ihe best authorities In
Europe. A Furnace can be erected in a few days at a
trifling expense, and one man is able to Roast ten tons of
Ore or Concentrated Sulphurets per day,

MOKE COMPLETELY AND CHEAPER

Than any other Process. All the Sulphur Is saved, by
bein ^converted Into Bisulphide of Carbon, which is a val-
uable product, and will pay nearly all expenses.

For particulars, apply to

J. MOSHEIMER,

2Gvll-3m 423 Washington street.

Sent by mail, if desired. Address

DEWEY «fc CO.,

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Volume Twelfth. — Tho Mining and Scientific Pkess,
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it can stand increased encouragement. Let such be giveu,
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tain News.

48

Wte pitting mtfl Mmtiik '$»**.

THE OIL INTEREST,

The severity of the weather has caused the
stoppage of work, for the present, on many of
the oil wellB in Humboldt county. "We hear
of no new developments or oil shipments from
that quarter for the past few weeks.

The Adams well company, the pioneer enter-
prise at Mount Diablo, after finding promising
indications in former borings, which were at-
tempted without proper tubing, and were con-
sequently obstructed by caving, which rendered
them useless, being now provided with the best
boring instruments, steam engine and other fa-
cilities, have contracted with responsible par-
ties to sink a new well to a depth of 600 feet,
unless a satisfactory supply of oil is found in
less distance. The Contra Costa Gazette says
that in sinking this new well, and at less than
a hundred feet, the drills struck a cavity yield-
ing oil in such quantity that it promises to
warrant pumping before sinking further. But
it is doubtful if the trustees will consent to
any delay iu the work, unless satisfied of hav-
ing a considerable supply of oil to pump on.

The first shipment of oil from the Santa
Cruz petroleum works, the pioneer enterprise
in Santa Cruz county, was made a short time
since, and consisted of 700 gallons, which the
Santa Cruz Sentinel says was a fine article,
equal to the best burning and lubricating oils
of Eastern manufacture. The supply of illu-
minating and lubricating oils, as also a first
rate article of coal tar, will now be constant
and of considerable importance. Some twenty
retorts, and a large distillery for refining the
oils will be running night and day, turning out
a large quantity, ready for market. The same
paper learns that several parties are negotia-
ting to erect retorts and refineries, at different
places on the San Gregoria ranch, and other
points on the coast in the vicinity of Pesca-
dero.

From the Lexington well, in Santa Clara
county, we also hear favorable reports. A
gentleman informs the San Jose Courier that
1 250 gallons of oil were recently pumped from
this well at one time. Mr. McClaren, the con-
tractor, has been at great expense during the
past year, and has sunk the well 450 feet. He
labored under serious difficulties at times, all
which his energy and perseverance have over-
come. The company is now proceeding to
sink a still greater depth — the supervision of
the work being in charge of Mr. McClaren.
It is estimated that from 500 to 800 barrels of
oil per moDth might be obtained from the
springs and wells now open in the State, were
boring operations to cease where they now are,
and attention confined to collecting the oil
which is now obtainable. At least 1,200 bar-
rels have already been received in this city,
and there is probably half as much more now
at the various springs and wells ready for
transportation. Although as yet no flowing
wells have been struck, the prospects are am-
ply sufficient to warrant the assumption that at
least a moderate yield of oil will be obtained
in nearly every neighborhood where any very
extensive works have been undertaken. Few,
if any, ot the wells have yet reached a depth
at which any very extensive yield of oil could
be reasonably be expected. Borings, however,
are still going on, and the utmost confidence
is felt in ultimate success. The recent estab-
lishment of refineries in this city, which se-
cures a ready market for the crude oil, has
given additional confidence to the oil seekers.
About seventy companies have been organized
in this State, and some Bixty wells are now in
progress, varying from the mere commence-
ment to 450 feet in depth.

A National Mining Bureau. — -Senator
Stewart, of Nevada, has introduced into the
Senate a bill providing for the formation of a
Mining Bureau, at the head of which is to be
a Commissioner of Mining. The bill is drawn
upon the same plan as that providing for an
Agricultural Bureau, passed a few years since.
Considering the growing importance of the
mining interests of this country, and the vast
mineral resources of the United States, such a
Department is becoming a necessity.

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Commencement of Twelfth Volume

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TABLE OF CONTENTS.

RUullihlli' '-.r" Carbon, by Dr.

: ..i

tir- ilincn .it UranVollej and

Her ads.
Blind spring l»Mrlct, Mono

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Corral.

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Commission.

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Ukohjjiioal. — Tin- WlniUis'

"ClRftr H< at" Nothing New;

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a Steam Carriage on leu;
More nopal Titanic Iron.

Ulntng Suuimury.

Bdltonal niui Selected.

Mining Shareholders' Direc-
tor v.
tock Sales and KeportB.

Sjii Prunclsco Prices i-urrent

New Uinlng mid oilier Ad-
rertisements, etc.

THE ADAMS OIL WELL.

We have already stated that the proprietors
of the Adams well, near Mount Diablo, had
been obliged to abandon their first well and
had commenced operations on a second one,
some seventy-five feet lower down the ravine
than the first. We now leara that after reach-
ing a deptli of nearly 100 feet, a good show of
oil was found accompanying the water that
flowed from the well. After reaching a depth
a little over 100 feet, they struck another oil
strata which materially increased the show of
oil at the outflow of the well. At the depth
of 125 feet they encountered some very hard
rock, at which they worked for several days,
gaining but a few inches in depth during that
time, when the augur suddenly dropped into a
cavity, from which considerable increase in oil
made its appearance. A pump was immedi-
ately put in. and after pumping two days they
had saved five barrels of oil, aud estimated
that they had lost nearly as much more, from
imperfect arrangements for saving.

The strata here stands at a very high angle,
so much so that in starting the well, only about
sixty-five feet from the one first sunk, they
had to go down about 125 feet before striking
the top of the strata in which the first well was
commenced ; so that all the oil thus far en-
countered in the present well lies, geologically,
above that obtained in the first well. It is
now the purpose to go down fifty-five feet
further, which will take them to the first oil
strata struck in the original well, and which
was shut off by their tubing. At this point
they propose to agaiu put in their pumps. The
present well is in firm rock, and does not require
tubing, so that when they again commence
pumping, they will have at least these strata
of oil-yielding rock in the well. The proprie-
tors are now more than ever confident of de-
veloping a profitable well. The oil from this
locality is probably the most valuable which has
ever been obtained from any well in California,
or any where else.

The progress of Southern trade, since the
suppression of the rebellion, attracts attention.
In cottou, some 1,100,000 bales have been deliv-
ered at Northern or Western ports and towns,
and at the estimated value of $100,000,000.
Most of this has been paid for in money, which
is at this time being applied to the development
of the industry of the South.

The venerable President Nott, of Union
College, is failing very fast, and can scarcely
survive but a few days.

Communications. — We have received an ex-
cellent list of communications which will re-
ceive attention next week.

A NEW CEMENT MILL AT EEEN0H
00EBAL.

We have been put in possession of a particu-
lar description of a new cement crushing-mill,
which was started about the 1st of January
lust, on the claims of the Empire Tunnel com-
pany, at French Corral, in Nevada county.
This mill has been constructed to work what
is known as the " blue cement," a kind of
gravel which cannot be washed by any of the
ordinary means of sluice washing. The mill
consists of a 10-stninp battery and hoisting
works, driven by water power ; the battery
being driven by one wheel, and the hoisting
works by another. The wheels are each one
of McAuley's improved, tangented turbines,
more familiarly known among miners under the
name of- Iron Hurdy-Gurdy Wheels. They are
driven by water laken from a common hy-
draulic hose-pipe, having a head or pressure of
122 feet.

The wheel on the hoisting drums is four feet
in diameter, and is attached to the same shaft
that carries the hoisting reel, thereby avoiding
all geurmg, belting, or other intervening ma-
chinery, which produces a large amount of
friction, when arranged after the ordinary
manner of construction.

The wheel that drives the stamps is eight
feet in diameter, and is hung directly upon the
cam-shaft, avoiding all intervening friction, the
same as iu the hoisting gear.

The speed of the battery is regulated by
means of a throttle-valve, attached to the
water pipe, so that the stamps can be made to
drop as rapidly or slowly as may be required.
The stamps weigh 800 pounds each, and work
in high mortars — five stamps in each mortar —
and are set to drop twelve inches. The speed
at which they are usually driven is 85 drops for
each stamp per minute, or 850 for the entire
battery. The wheel is capable of giving a
much increased velocity, as was shown, while
testing the machinery, previous to its delivery
to the company.

The mortars employed entirely inclose the
stamp heads, and are provided with a double
discharge, having screws on both sides. The
amalgaraating-room is under the feed floor.

The mortars are provided with copper plates
for amalgamating in the battery, and also with
large copper plates in front of the screens.

The mill was built on contract, and delivered
in complete mining order by the Miners'
Foundry of San Francisco. It was designed,
built, aud put in operation under the personal
superintendence of Mr. Thomas McAuley ; the
millwright work being done by Mr. Frenden..
burr.

The mill is capable of crushing fifty tons of
cement per day, and is pronounced by rnillmen
who have examined it the most substantial and
well-finished mill, both in the machinery and
millwright work, they have yet seen. It is
claimed that, ■ taking into consideration the
amount of water used, and the pressure or hight
of penstock, and the amount of duty performed,
the wheel is giving a much larger percentage of
work than was ever before obtained from a
water-wheel of that class, or, indeed, from any
other style of water-wheel, except, perhaps, hy-

drostatic wheels, or those working on the prin-
ciple of the hydrostatic engine.

This mill being the first one put up in this
vicinity, was considered by the owners some-
what in the light of an experiment, they having
great doubts as to whether their cemeut was
rich enough to pay for crushing ; but after the
first clean-up, we understand they were offered
and refused $150 per day for the receipts from
the mill, the running expense not reaching
$40. The cement from which this clean-up
was obtained, was refuse gravel, which had
been thrown aside as utterly worthless for
sluicing, by reason of its unyielding nature.
The success of this mill will, doubtless, lead to
the building of several others in that vicinity

Petroleum Convention. — We vunderstand
that it is in contemplation by several parties
interested in prospecting and boring for petro-
leum, to propose the holding of a Convention
of persons engaged in that business. This
step is proposed from the fact that the Miner's
Convention, at Sacramento, decided to take no
action in relation to petroleum, on the ground
that that business was strictly foreign to the
purposes had in view in calling that Conven-
tion. It appears to us that much good might
grow out of such a movement. The petroleum
interest is one which certainly promises to be-
come one of no inconsiderable importance ;
and in the present uncertainty of possession of
such lands, it appears eminently proper that
some concert of union and action should be
aimed at, in this particular, before conflicting
interests become too much mixed to admit of
a simple and friendly adjustment upon some
common and equitable ground. The columns
of this paper will be open to any expression of
opinion upon the subject, which may be desired
by parties interested.

Severity of the Winter in Oregon. — Par-
ties who recently arrived at Portland from
Walla Walla, say that the road to Boise is
lined with deserted wagons. Teamsters, when
overtaken by the storm, cut loose their animals,
and fled for safety. Much of the stock is in
poor condition. Many teamsters will lose their
entire trains.

Advices from Fort Lapwai, up to the last
of December, say that the weather there has
been intensely cold — the mercury having, fallen
to 25° below zero. Several Indians and Chi-
namen, and quite a number of cattle and hogs
had been frozen to death.

Great Springs. — There is a spring in the
centre of the town of Huntsville, Alabama,
from which flows a stream of water large
enough to float a thirty ton batteau. It is be-
lieved to be the largest spring in the world,
and it is an object of great interest to the peo-
ple of the neighborhood and visitors. Another
spring, near Florence, in the same State
throws out a body cf water estimated at 17,000
cubic feet per minute.

The Connecticut River to be Leveed. —
The people of Hartford held a public meeting
on the 27th ult., to consult about building a
dyke along the Connecticut river, to prevent
the annual flood. A handsome sum has been

The Mices of Utah.

The daily Union Vedette says : " It is grati-
fying to every well wisher of Utah, and to the
cause of good government and progress, to
know that the mineral resources of this terri-
tory are beginning to attract attention abroad.
For several years, as the Vedette has from time
to time chronicled iu modest phrase extensive
and exceedingly rich silver veins have been
discovered, first by the soldiers and subsequent-
ly by the gentile civilians who floated in upon
us. For want of the needed capital to con-
struct furnaces, erect machinery and develop
these leads, our advancement in extracting the
precious metals has not been so rapid, nor our
progress so marked as it otherwise would have
been. But enough labor has been performed,
aud sufficient advancement in the development
of Utah mines been made, to assure the most
skeptical that this Territory presents one of
the widest and most lucrative fields for capital,
energy, science and labor. The hardy adven-
turers who discovered the rich mines of Bush
Valley and Bingham Canon, who are develop-
ing the Cottonwood and Western Districts,
and those who have explored and opened up
the marvelous riches of Meadow Valley and
Pah-Kanagat regions, on the southwestern
verge of tho Territory, now begin to reap the
reward of their perseverance , energy, and faith
in the assurance that capital will soon flow in
upon them to give value to these mines, and
remunerate itself in early and practical devel-
opment. During the past year representatives
of Eastern and European companies have
visited Utah, accompanied by gentlemen of
scientific acquirements. These gentlemen, as
we know, have passed through our several min-
ing districts, carefully examined the ores and
the mines, and taken extensive notes on which
to base their reports. Not one have we met,
and we have had the pleasure of seeing most,
if not all of them, but have expressed the
highest ecomiums on our mines, even after hav-
ing traversed the world-wide silver regions of
Nevada, Idaho and Montana. Of those whose
opinions are entitled to the greatest weight, we
may mention Professor Eaton of New York,
and Professor Pritchett of England, both gen-
tlemen of scientific and chemical attainments,
and conversant with practical mining. One
and all concur that with the facilities to be
found here in close proximity to the silver
mines, wood, water, coal, fire clay, iron and
copper, in connection with the character of the
ores and the practicability of separating the
baser from the precious metals, the mines of
Utah present the most desirable and promising
field for the investment of capital, enterprise
and labor. These ores are mainly argentifer-
ous galena, and their reduction and separation
can be accomplished without the enormous
expenditure for mills and heavy crushing ma-
chines required in most other countries. All
that is absolutely necessary to transmute the
ores into glittering silver are furnaces for melt-
ing them down. At Stockton in Rush Valley,
but forty-five miles lrom this city, the crudest
furnaces and the most simple devices have
sufficed to prove the troctibility of the ores
and the facility and cheapness of their separa-
tion. One or two companies of Eastern capi-
talists have located there, purchased extensive
interests in the mines, and are engaged in put-
ting up the necessary furnaces and apparatus,
on a more extended scale than the original
locators were able to do. In the early spring
we are promised .the most desirable results,
and preparations are being made to develop
the Pah-Ranagat and other districts by capi-
talists from the East as well as by our own
citizens.

Oil wells or diggings of a highly promising
nature, have been discovered in England. At
present, says the London Shipping Gazette,
we are unable to give the particulars, although

pledged for this purpose by private subscrip- assured that they will prove of such a nature as

tions. | to astonish the public.

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fflommuttiatjonsi.

In this Department we Invite the free discussion oi all

f i roper subjects— correspondents alone beiDg responsible tor
be ideas and theories they advance.

[Written for the Mining and Scientific Press.]

BISULPHIDE OF OAEBON.
[by de. lanszweert.

Having lately been severely victimized by
the use of this deleterious and very explosive
compound, it may be proper for me to place the
public on its guard against a careless use of
the same ; and having, moreover, noticed an
advertisement in your journal that a gentle-
man of this city, offers to the public a new
roasting furnace, by the use of which " all the
sulphur [evolved in the process of roasting
sulphurets] is saved; by being converted into
bisulphide of carbon, which is a valuable pro-
duct, and will pay nearly all expenses," I have
thought it might not be out of place to give,
through your columns, a few facts with regard
to the manufacture, use, and nature of this sin-
gular substance. I think the geentleman above
alluded to must be mistaken, both with regard
to the real nature of the process of its manufac-
ture, as well as in regard to its commercial
value. He certainly cannot convert " all the
sulphur " contained in the sulphurets " into bi-
Bulphide of carbon ;" neither is it possible
for the bisulphide so produced to " pay nearly
all expenses," at its present nominal value of
about five cents per pound, at which price it is
now offered to the trade. The following notes
on the manufacture, apparatus used, rectifica-
tion, properties and industrial application of
this agent, may be interesting to your readers :
Bisulphide of carbon was discovered in 1796
by Lampadius, and is expressed by the formula
CS2 . For a long time this subject was known
only as a laboratory product. Within the past
fifteen years the process of its manufacture has
been very much improved, and many industrial
applications have been devised lor its use ;
while to meet the increased demand, it is now
prepared on a very large scale.

In 1850, M. Macquart, of Bonn, prepared
bisulphide of carbon in large quantities. In
1840, the kilogramme (over 2 pounds) was
sold in Paris at from 50 to 60 francs (ten to
twelve dollars) ; but in 1850, M. Deis sold it
at 8 francs, and since 1856 he has manufactured
500 kilogrammes daily, and now sells it at
50 centimes (9 cents) the kilogramme. Bi-
sulphide of carbon can be produced by the
direct combination of sulphur and carbon at a
high temperature ; also by the decomposition of
a certain number of organic compounds. In
heatiDg simply a mixture of sulphur and car-
bon, there is no combination, as the sulphur
volatilizes before it has attained the tempera-
ture necessary to the action ; but when char-
coal is heated to red heat, and the vapor of sul-
phur is passed over this incandescent mass, the
carbon burns in this vapor, producing bisul-
phide of carbon.

The earliest apparatus for the preparation of
this compound consisted of a porcelain tube
filled with fragments of charcoal, and placed in
an inclined position in the center of a lab-
oratory furnace. The upper end of this tube
was closed by a stopper of clay and chalk, and
the lower end was connected by a bended glass
tube, with a buttle partly filled with water.
"When the charcoal was made red hot, the
stopper was taken out of the tube, and a piece,
of sulphur inserted ; the sulphur, so placed,
melted and run into the tube, where it came in
contact with the red coal, was volatilized and
combined with it, producing bisulphide of car-
bon, which, in a state of vapor, is condensed
upon the water, and settles to the bottom by
its specific gravity. This was the imperfect
laboratory process employed for its early man-
ufacture, which was on a small scale only. As
already stated, this manufacture is now con-
ducted ou a very large scale, and the principle
of the apparatus used is always the same, viz.,
that sulphur in vapor is always passed through
coke or charcoal brought to a bright red heat,
then condensing the vapor3 of bisulphide of
carbon as rapidly aud completely as possible.
. The first improvement made for this prepara-
tion was the use of a large tubulated earthen
retort to heat the coal. A tube of hard glass
or porcelain was put through the tubulature of
the retort, which was so constructed as to
reach nearly to its bottom, for the introduction
of sulphur. The neck of the retort was adapted
to a condenser cooled with a stream of water,
and communicating with a receiver, as already
described. With this apparatus large quanti-
ties were obtainable. The various kinds of
apparatus now in use for the industrial manu-
facture of bisulphide of carbon are actually
constructed according to the same principle,

and differ only in the form of the retort, the
way of introducing the sulphur, and the differ-
ent combinations of the condenser. It is im-
possible, without drawings, to give an intelli-
gible description of the details of these various
kinds of apparatus ; still I will endeavor to
give one or two of their most characteristic
details.

M. Peroncel, who has introduced the manu-
facture of this substance on a very large scale,
heats the coke in a large cast-iron cylinder,
2 metres (about 39>£ inches) high by 30 centi-
metres in diameter, placed vertically in the
furnace. The tube for the introduction of sul-
phur is near the bottom of this cylinder. The
upper part of the cylinder is connected with an
earthen jar, in which most of the bisulphide
is condensed, and from which it runs into a
closed vessel placed under the jar ; the non-
condensed vapors are conducted by a tube
fitted to the upper part of the earthen jar into
a refrigerating coil, where they are condensed.
The coil is in connection with a close receiver.
This apparatus can produce nearly 100 kilo-
grammes of bisulphide daily. The cast-iron
cylinder is very quickly attacked and destroyed
by the sulphurous vapor — it will seldom last
longer than a week. The use of fire-clay cylin-
ders, the same as those employed by the gas
manufacturers, may be considered an important
progress in the improvement of this manufac-
ture.

M. Gerard, of Grenelle, uses cast-iron cylin-
ders two metres high, of an elliptic section (di-
ameter 1.40 metre). They are filled with coke,
and the sulphur is introduced by means of an
inclined tube passing through the side of the
furnace, and reaching near the bottom of the
cylinders. The sulphur vapor is thus obliged
to pass through the whole of the red heated
coke. The vapors of bisulphide thus obtained,
are first conduced to a receiver, where the
largest quantity is condensed ; that which does
not condense, passes to a ref igerator, com posed
of three large metallic cylinders, placed oue
above the other, and connecting with each other
by tubes. The whole is surrounded by cold
water. The vapors first pass into the lower
cylinder, where immediately a large quantity
condenses, the balance rising into the upper
ones, run from there in the lower, from which
by a tube they are received in a close vessel.

This apparatus furnishes, in twenty-four
hours, 200 litres (50 gallons) of impure bisul-
phide of carbon, weighing 248 kilogrammes,
at a cost of 41 kilogrammes of coke, and 230
kilogrammes of sulphur. Loss about five per
ceut. of the crude materials employed.

Galy, Cazalat, and Huillard have patented,
in England, a large cylindric oven, divided
horizontally into two parts by a fire-clay grate.
This is denominated a calorifere, as being the
principal source of heat. The upper part of
the o.ven is vaulted, and supports a low, verti-
cal chimney, which can be closed perlectly by
a damper. Around this chimney is a circular
trough or reservoir, containing the sulphur
which is kept liquid by the waste heat of the
chimney. From this, by way of a faucet, sul-
phur is run as may be desired. At the bottom
of the lower part of the oven an opening is
made sideways, to counect the tube conducting
the vapors to the condensers. The coke is
lighted in the lower part, which is gradually'
replaced when burnt out. The combustion is
continued until the whole interior of the oven
is at cherry-red. All the apertures are then
closed, and according, as described above, the
sulphur is run into the oveu ; the melted sulphur
dripping on the fire-clay grate is instantaneously
reduced to vapors, and passed through the red-
heated coke ; the vapors of bisulphide of car-
bon thus obtained pass to the condensers,
where they liquify.

[To be Continued.]

Growth of Chicago. — By an estimate made
near the close of last year, it is calculated that
during 1865 nine thousand buildings were put
up in ■ Chicago. Six of them cost $100,000
each ; forty others cost $30,000 each ; and
eight hundred were worth over $1,000 each.
The total amount of capital employed during
the year was six million dollars. The number
of new churches was seven ; schools, two, and
public halls, four.

< ■ ^ > »

Pithole has now thirty producing wells,
sixteen that have produced, but are now out of
order. The daily yield, is 8,603 barrels, or
six barrels per minute. At $6 per barrel, the
present price of oil, it amounts to $51,648.
The sum of $12,000 pays all the expenses,
being a profit of $49,618 every twenty-four
hours.

" Three thousand of the finest poems in the
English language" are being collected, and
will be published in one volume, in London,
for Christmas.

The Viceroy of Egypt's astronomer has dis-
covered, by a course of astronomical calcula-
tions, that the great pyramids were built about
3,300 B. C. Bunsen thinks it was 3,400.

IWrltten for tile Mining and Scientific Press.]

The Mines of Grass Valley and Nevada.

Nevada, Jan. 12, 1866.

Editors Press: — Since my last, I have
been, to use a Western phrase, " circulating,
about " in the neighborhood of this place and
Grass Valley, until the present snow-storm,
" and its " attendant " slush " and discomfort,
drove me in-doors, and I am no longer " cur-
rent."

While thus unable to travel, it is probable
that I cannot be better employed than in jot-
ting down some notes of whatl have seen and-
heard duriDg the last two weeks, including, of
course, notices of the leading mines and mills
about Grass Valley and Nevada, some of
which, though I shall be able to-day to give
them but a passing notice, are " booked " for a
second visit.

That I may be more fully understood, I will
premise that I begin with the notes taken
during a day spent among the mills and mines
located to the south and southeast of Grass
Valley, within a distance of three miles- The
•first of these that I encountered, and one of the
oldest establishments in the district, is the

',' GOLD HILL MILL,"

Treated one mile south of Grass Valley, and
superintended by Mr. J. K.Edwards, a brother
of Mr. Hannibal Edwards, superintendent of
the Eureka mines, Summersville, Tuolumne
county, and a fine specimen of an experienced
and practical miner. This is a 20-stump mill,
driven by steam, the engine used being of
the " double-acting, condensing, working-beam
pattern," so much in vogne years ago, and
bearing the suggestive trade-mark of " James
Watt & Co., Soho, England." As I stood by
this fire-breathing monster, my mind' was car-
ried back to the days when, as a school-boy, it
was- my duty to explain the mysterious diagrams
representing Watts' unequaled invention, a
working model of which I had never Been until
that day, and as I watched the movement of
its complicated arrangement of rods and levers,
I could not wonder at the superstitious dread
which the first engine must have inspired
among the unsettled miners of Northern and
Western England in the time of the great in-
ventor.

The mill was employed at the time of my
visit in crushing quartz from the lone ledge, of
wliich I shall speak more fully hereafter. A
fine lot of quartz from the Illinois lode was
also lying at hand, waiting its turn to be re-
lieved of its precious charge.

Half a mile farther in the same direction
brought me to the

" SEBASTOPOL MK.L,"

Mr. Ben. McCauley, superintendent, which
was not runuing at the time. This is a 12-
stamp custom mill, driven by steam, and
appears to be thoroughly and perfectly con-
structed in every part.

Half a mile southeast of the Sebastopol, on
Wolf Creek, is

" Larimer's mill,"
Lately finished by Mr. Jno. W. Larimer, 'sole
proprietor and manager. This is an 8-stanip
water mill, and is employed, like the two last-
mentioned, in crushing custom-rock. Both
this mill and the Gold Hill at present use the
old system of amalgamating in the batteries*
and on copper plates placed in sluices below ;
but Mr. L. contemplates a visit to the Bay in
a short time, for the purpose of choosing im-
proved amalgamating apparatus, to be intro-
duced into his mill.

A short distance further to the southward
brought me to the .

" ILLINOIS mine,"
The property of Messrs. Leech, Henderson,
and some others whose names I have forgotteu.
The course of the ledge is east and west, with
a dip to the southward of 40 degrees. Its
thickness varies from six inches to four feet,
the average thickness throughout being about
two feet. It is situated in a granite formation,
aud consists of a light-colored, bluish gray
quartz, carrying large quantities of sulphurets,
and plentifully specked with free gold, I was
informed that the rock from this mine, crushed

at the Gold Hill mill, had, thus far, averaged
fifty-two dollars per ton. The workings have
reached a depth of 140 feet, and the word is,
the vein is " still improving."

A short distance eastward from the Illinois,
is

" THE LONE JACK,"

Owned, in part, by Mr. C. T. Wheeler, of
Sacramento. I did not obtain any statistics in
regard to this mine, but was assured by the
superintendent that it was " doing well, which
was fully sustained by the appearance of the
quartz that was coming out of the mine.

About a mile from the Lone Jack, and
three miles southeast from Grass Valley, is the

" ione,"
Owned by Messrs. Hurst, Samuel P. Curtis, of
the Savage mine, and Mr. Hunt, the present
superintendent. This mine has been lately
opened on gronnd purchased of the Empire
company, and appears likely to soon rival the
most famous mines of this district in richness
and extent. The general course of the lode is
north and south, with a dip to the eastward of
twenty-five degrees. The ledge is represented
as having an average width of three feet, and I
am assured by Mr. Hunt that the average yield
has heretofore been $40 per ton. On meeting
Mr. H. the following evening, he told me that
they had that day taken out better quartz than
ever before. He was sanguine that it would
pay $100 per ton. The proprietors are prepar-
ing to put up a 10-stamp mill, with a capacity
for twenty stamps, for which they expect the
engine now doing the hoisting and pumping
of the mine to furnish sufficient power, in addi-
tion to its present woik.
Returning, I stopped at the
" hartery,"
Owned by Messrs. McLaughlin and Loutzen-
heiser, of Grass Valley, and Mr. J. O. Keefe, of
San Jose. As the superintendent was absent
at the time, I was unable to obtain all the in-
formation I desired. The following facts I
learned from Mr. Henderson, who is engaged
in erecting the machinery for the hoisting
works, pump, and mill, which the proprietors
have in process of erection. The mine has
been explored to a depth of 140 feet, and ex-
tensive drilts have been run, disclosing a ledge
from one to two feet in thickness, and of such
richness, that the proprietors feel warranted iu
erecting an 8-stamp mill, which is now being
built.

On Monday I left Grass Valley for this
place, and during the evening formed the ac-
quaintance of Mr. S. P. Leeds, superintendent
of the New York and Grass Valley Mining
company, with whom, and Mr. Fenton, of Sum-
mit City. I visited the company's mine and mill
at Gold Flat, three- fourths of a mile from the
city, and known as the

" sneath and clay,"
From the names of its former owners, from
whom it was purchased by the New York and
Grass Valley Mining company. The vein iw
situated in a primitive formation, the wall being
of syenite, or, as it has here been called, gran-
ite, and is of varying width, averaging probably
twenty inches. The strike of the ledge is
north, twelve degrees east, and it dips to the
eastward at an angle of twenty-three degrees.
The mine is opened to a depth of 350 feet, by
an incline, and is worked on three different
levels, at depths of 212, 272 and 350 feet, on
all of which extensive drifts have been run,
and valuable ore taken out. The quartz pays
from $18 to $25 per ton, and can certainly be
worked with profit in the mill, which stands
convenient to the mine, so that the ore is run
on cars, from the top of the incline, direct to
the batteries. The mill has a capacity of twelve
stamps. Amalgamation of the gold in the bat-
teries, by means of copper plates, is the princi-
pal mode of saving it, after which the heavier
sands are caught on blankets and ground in
Chile mills, and, last of all, the sulphurets are
concentrated by means of shaking tables, and
saved.

After passing through and examining the
mine and mill, we proceeded to the

, " union mine,"

Situated three and a half miles southeast of
Nevada, in a granite formation, the walls of
the vein being of diorite, resembling in appear-
ance the "Angel Island Granite" of San
Francisco. The vein varies from a few inches
to four or five feet in thickness, averaging,
probably, two and a half or three feet. The
course of the vein is nearly or quite north and
south, with a pitch to the eastward of forty-
three degrees. Near the mine is a 5-stamp
mill, also the property of the company, in which
some of the ore is now being worked, paying,
Mr. Leeds informed me, an average of about
thirty dollars per ton. The mine was formerly
worked through tunnels, driven in upon the
vein from the ravine to the southward, but Mr.
Leeds is opening it through a splendid incline,
which he calls his " Excelsior Shaft," and it is
one he may well be proud of. Five feet by
fifteen in the clear, and supported by timbers
sawn from the heart of the spruce, it furnishes
a convenient, roomy, and durable means of
access to all parts of the mine. This Bhaft has

$te aftthnng anfl Scientific § row.

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now reached a depth uf 241) Icel, and levels

have been opened, one 'of which we explored,

finding the vein strong and wsll <1--rin.-.l

got (Imp (hie subject with-

out dropping just here a bint lo luture travel-

eta, wb and tneli nation lead them

to desire the acquaintance of thj " miners of

— it is. just stop ut the Union

Hotel. iron and Williamson ate

both deeply interested in mining themselves,

and generally manage to keep around them

tical miners -in

the country. For my own part, I shall never

tin-' evenings epeut hern, in c
win, .\| ,'Hafludoro. Leeds, Fenlon

uinl others, and never before did I so tally
realize ihe Bterling worth of character and soci-
ability ol the true < California miner.

On Wednesday morning I t , ■■ >k leave of tho
very agreeable company at tho Union, and re-
turned to Grass \ alley. < If aiy lurthei
more next week,
roars wanderingly, • D.

[Wrlttop ror the Mlti '■"*!

Blind Spring District, Mono County.

Blind Speino Disibiot, I
Partzwm'i,. December 29, 1865. [

: -Hut little has been inen-
in the public journals concerning the
mines hero. This silence has been caused
principally by the desire of those interested, to
be !ir~t certain of the permanency and wealth
of tho ledges balore giving much publicity to
the operations going on. The Sierra Blanca
Silver .Mining company, an incorporation formed
in New York, and oonsistiog of some of the
wealthiest merchants there, the President of
wiiicli is a, E. Low, Esq., dispatched Or. A. F.
\v. Partz, a practical und well-exporienced
mineralogist and assayer, to tliis section of the
country, to examine its mineral resources and
report thereon. After a thorough investiga-
tion, and testing tho rock by every known pro-
cess, his report was favorable. The President
of the company visited it personally, and the
result was the purchase of a number of t lie best
ledges at remunerative prices to the prospector.
Among these, tile Elmira, Cherokee, Jupiter,
and Vulcan are considered the best. From
the first-mentioned, a shipmeut of ore sent to
New York has created the liveliest excitement
there, and has drawn the attention of capital-
ists to this portion of the laud of sage brush
and silver. In addition to their investment in
the mines, the company also bought the entire
Hot .Spring Valley, a tract of Kind embracing
about six hundred acres, situated in the imme-
diate vicinity uf their leads. At the head of
the valley is the spring from whence it takes
its name. With a capacity sufficient for any
number of mills, its value is almost incalcula-
ble.

In the immediate neighborhood are large
tracts of wood-land, several of which are owned
by the company, and building material, in the
shape of beautiful and easily-dressed stone,
exists iu large quantities ; with these, and
many other advantages, the pure .ase was a
most judicious one. Already the site for a
town has been selected, and building is going
on rapidly. Ad excellent hotel, stable, saloons,
and a store have been completed, besides the
company's offices and the superintendent's
residence. They have their reduction works
nearly finished, and are fully developing their
many ledges. In additiou to these operations,
mauy others are hard at work. The Diana
lead, owned by Williams, Wickland, LaRue
aud others, is, without exaggeration, one of the
richest on the Pacific slope.

With a little 4-stamp mill, capable of crushing
only about 1,500 pounds per twenty-four hours,
they take out on an average sixteen pounds of
bullion a day.worth about eight dollars a pound.
Their tailings show from assay very nearly as
much, so imperfect is the manner of working
the rock. The Merrimac, Mary Ann, Everett,
Camauche, I XL, Juno, Chieftain, and a host of
others, are proving very rich as they are gone
down on. The best proof of the success of this
district, is the fact that there is not a man who
desires work that is out of employment— either
working for himself or for wages, which are of
the highest ruling rates, and promptly paid in
gold.

A company, incorporated under tho laws of
Pennsylvania, have purchased the Cornucopia
lode. This company consists of some of the
largest bankers and merchants in Philadelphia.
With a capital of $1,000,000, and under the

supervision ol their present competent officers,

it will not he Ion:: before their mine will rank
us high us any on the "■ They

nenced operations, and will pro-
ceed in a sliort time to erect their works.

It was from tins mine that the i "ck was
taken whieh received the first premium at ihe
late State Fair. The ore here from the various
exhibits a strong resemblunce, con-
taining carbonate of copper and lead, argeutil-
galena, native, silver, and hematite.

From Silver Peak, which is situated eome
thirty miles from this place, we hear the same
uhlil lidincs. Martin's mill, of ten stamps, is
taking out from $1,500 to $2,000 per day. and

wli.-n l lie new , jf fp] I y. stamps is completed,

ol course the yield will be immense.

Montgomery, laving about seven miles off,
is not doing so well. This is owing to the lact
of the mines, as a general thing, being iu the

hands of parlies who have uot the i es ary

capital to work them. That it contains some
remarkably rich ledges there can lie no doubt.
Here is located the Osceola, 1,100 pounds ol
the rock from which yielded in San Francisco
$4,200. The Bowman & Mitchell, which has

I ii constantly worked, shows a ledge four

feet iu width— nearly two feet of it will pay
over (150 per ton.

The Philadelphiai Mountain Queen, and
Brewster have also been sufficiently developed
to prove their value, while ol the Winnetuueca,
Uncle Abe. Rhode Island, and a score of
others, there is no doubt. Several small mills
have been erected, but as the rock is of a pecu-
liar character, tiny do not succeed in saving
more than a small proportion of the precious
metals.

All this district needs is capital, and mea
who understand how to work the rock, to
make it rank among the best in the country.

My letter is already growing too long. Should
you desire it, at some future time, I will send
you au account of the districts below this
place, as well as keeping your readers posted
on any uew discoveries here. X.

[Written for the Mining anil Scientltle Press.]

Markleeville Correspondence,

Markleville, Jan. 1st, 1S6C.

Messrs Editors : I have been waiting for
some time past for the spirit to move me,
before writing for the Press ; but as the spirit
is not very active just now, owing, in a great
measure, to the extreme cold weather. I have
concluded to write any way, and let the spirit
move at some other time.

We have had some very cold weather in this
part of the country, for several weeks past.
The thermometer has several times been as
low as 10° below zero. We have had several
snow storms^and the mountains are all covered
over, and look as if they had put on their
winter robes, and crusted over, as if to guard
against the fierce winds of winter. The val-
leys and lowlands have been covered several
times, but a few warm days have melted off
the snow, and now it has nearly all disappeared
from off the level ground.

The old year has passed away, but never to
be forgotteu. Some of the most wonderful
events that have ever transpired since the ex-
istence of our Government, ai'e connected with
the past year, and will be handed down in
history to the latest time.

The New Year has made its appearance,
and the cheeriDg rays of Old Sol bespeak a
brighter future. The weather has become set-
tled and clear, and the prospects are that we
shall have an opeu winter and an early spring.

OUR MINING INTERESTS

Are looking up, aud attracting considerable
attention from abroad. Several companies
controlling Eastern capital, have already com-
menced operations in our midst, aud many
other Eastern companies are preparing to take
hold early in the spring. From all appear-
ances we shall have good and lively times
here before the close of the present year,
whether we shall have a change in the currency
of our State or uot.

TnE ACTIVE. GOLD AND SILVER MINING COMPANY

Is incorporated in New York, and have sent
out mill machinery, under the charge of their
Superintendent, T. W. Collins, who is now
making all the necessary arrangements for
erecting a\mill at Mount Bullion, five miles
above this place, early in the spring. This
company are going to reduce ores on the de-
sulphurizing and amalgamating process, and
are confident that they will have no trouble in
reducing and successfully working, the Morn-

ing Star ruck ; and that too, at a very reduced
price, so that the copper contained in the
rock will pay fur nil costs of mining and mill-
ing. It is estimated that try this proci
will only require one cord ol wood to desul-
phurize one hundred tons of ore. It thi.-, com-
pany is Mire,, s, ul v. nli their new patent, there
is no doubt but that many claims in this region
can be made to pay which are now looked upon
as almost worthless, and that the company, will
be successful, seems to be almost a foregone
conclusion. Successful tests have been made,
aud the company doubtless know best what
liny are about ; and certainly would uot go to
such ail enormous expense merely to experi-
ment. Mr. Collins, the Superintendent, is now
below and intends getting his machinery over
thu mountains this winter,
•nil: i*Aeii'ie minim; and exploration company
Is incorporated in London, and having inter-
ests in Alpine county, sent their agent, Captain
James Barratt, all the way from England to
see these mines ; and he having first visited
the Virginia, Reese Itiver aud Humboldt
mines, made his appearauce among us last
week ; and was much pleased with our pros-
pects. He has since gone away to make ar-
rangements for operating here next spring.

THE ST. HELENA COMPANY

Are operating in Alpine District, and have
capital from Illinois, to back them up. They
have been sinking a shaft, and now, after having
sunk about one hundred feet beside their
ledge, are at present drifting so as to cut the
ledge. The rock from this claim looks well,
and they are expecting to get pay ore at the
present depth.

TUB MORNING STAR COMPANY

Have been sinking a mammoth shaft, which is
now down and connects with the works below.
The shaft is four by nine feet ill the clear, and
heavily planked. This is destined to be one of
the best mines on the Pacific coast, aud when
the Active company get under way next spring,
there will be no trouble but what this claim
will pay a dividend from the word " go."

THE LEVIATHAN COMPANY

Is also in Mogul District, and have recently cut
their ledge with a tunnel about 250 feet below
the surlace. They have not yet got through
their ledge, but the rock assays $270 per ton
iu gold and silver, and about twenty per cent,
in copper. Up to the last news from the claim,
they had gone into the ledge only about four
feet.

THE LUMBERING BUSINESS

Continues to be au important busiuess in Alpine
county. It was estimated that 14,000,000 of
feet of lumber, including saw-logs, mining tim-
bers, aud fire-wood, were run down the Carson
last season to supply the Virginia and Gold
Hill market, and the " regions beyond," and
the lumbermen are going ahead this winter
with the same energy, preparatory to the drive
next summer. About 7,000 cords of wood are
being got ready just above this place, to be
driven out of the Middle Fork of the Carson
(which passes through this town), and destined
lor Empire City, to supply, in part, the same
market.

AN ENTERPRISE

Is now on foot to build a flume from Gary's
mills, a little town six miles below this place
to take water from the Carson Canon, for the
purpose of running lira-wood to Empire City.
A preliminary survey has been made, and the
distance is about thirty-one miles. The Hume
will pass through the farming region of Carson
Valley, thereby proving a benefit to the farmers
for irrigating purposes, besides being a grand
highway for all persons living along the route
of the flume, for conveying sawed lumber and
fire-wood. The estimated cost of this flume is
about .$2,500 per mile, and when completed, is
bouud to be a paying institution.

THE PLACERVILLE RAILROAD,

If ever it crosses the Sierras, is bouud to come
through Alpine county, as there is no pass to
the north over which they can pass. So you
see, with all our facilities, " everything looks
lovely, aud the goose hangs high."

Sirrom.

Progress ok Oakland. — The Oakland ivews
says that a large number of fine residences will
be erected there daring the approaching spring
aud summer; and in six months from this date
that place is to be lighted by gas, and supplied
with water from reservoirs at the foot-hills.

Progress in Egypt. — According to the
Pliare de la Loire, the Viceroy of Egypt has
given to the American mission at Cairo a
block of houses worth 200,0001'. His High-
ness is also said to have given the missionaries
free passes for the railways, and to have de-
cided that religious journals and books shall
not be subject to any tax.

The whole distance, by the usually traveled
roads, from San Francisco to New York, is
3,584 miles.

Copper Interests— The Smelting Works.
We have frequently referred to the copper
mini's in the southern part of this county and
Frezno. Three years ago, when they were dis-
covered, there was quite a mining excitement,
and claims innumerable were located and re-
corded. For a time there was considerable
work done, but many of those enlisted in the
business were nut in a condition to furnish the
means requisite to carrying it on, and out of
Bcores ul Companies not more than a dozen
were able to collect assessments, and gradually,
for want of means, must of them ceased oper-
ations. During the past year the linn uf Henry
& Co., composed of citizens of this place, de-
termined to make a new effort towards devel-
oping these copper mines. Before commencing
any work, they entered into contracts with the
owners ol some of the best veins, agreeing to
do certain work, and become equal owners.
Alter this, the smelting works were erected
near James' ranch, and the result of the enter-
prise, under the superiutendance of Mr. Has-
kell, we have published. With but very little
machinery, labor and expense, Mr. II. smelted
out several tons of nearly pure copper, Shares
at once went up, and those that cost a thou-
sand dollars sold readily for twenty-five hun-
dred. Siuce then there has been considerable
speculation — many have visited that region
and prospected the veins. Some have in-
vested— all have been satisfied that it is a rich
copper country. A change in the arrangement
of the affairs of Henry & Co., caused for a timo
a delay in the busiuess. They were burnt out
iu October, and their new machinery failed to
work. Another change, caused by the selling
out of some, and the coming in of new mem-
bers, and Mr. Desormeaux, an experienced
copper miner, took charge of the business.
The latest information from the place is, that
he is succeeding, to the satisfatiou of all, in
smelting the ore, being able to run out one
hundred pounds per hour, at a cost trifling
compared with the profits. The ore is easily
taken out, there being thousands of tons oh
the surface aud within fifty feet of it, and it is
easily worked. It requires but one process to
reduce it, while the ore at Copperopolis re-
quires three. In the meantime, Mr. Haskell,
at Buchanan Hollow, five miles south of the
works of Henry & Co., has put up new smelt-
ing works, and is doing a good business. Wo
believe that iu less than two years from now
this copper district will be one of the liveliest,
as it is now richest in the State. — Marijoosa
Gazette.

Population Movement. — The Call says that
during the year 1865, there arrived at the port
of San Francisco, by way of the sea, 25,784
passengers, While for the same period 29,776
left by the same way. The State lost during
the year, by emigration, 3,992 of its popula-
tion. There were 3,864 more people weut to
the East, by steamer, than arrived from that
region; 1,825 more went to Victoria and
Portland than came from those ports. China
sent 799 more of its population to us than we
sent away. The white population has f alien
off over one per cent,, aud the Chinese popula-
tion increased two per cent, by immigration.

Size op the West. — The La Crosse Demo-
crat says : Illinois would make forty such
States as Rhode Island, and Minnesota sixty.
Missouri is larger than all New England.
Ohio exceeds either Ireland or Scotland, or
Portugal ; and equals Belgium, Scotland and
Switzerland. Missouri is more than half as
large as Italy, and larger than Denmark, Hol-
land, Belgium and Switzerland. Missouri and
Illinois are larger than Eugland, Scotland,
Ireland and Wales.

The interminable divorce case of Edwin
Forrest, the actor, has assumed a novel shape.
He appeals to the Supreme Court of the Uni-
ted States to set aside the action of the New
York Supreme Court, which grauted his wife a
divorce, his grounds being that the marriage
occurred in Great Britian, and the courts of
this country have no business to meddle with it.

Keep in Good Humor. — It is not great
calamities that embitter existence ; it is the
petty vexations, the small jealousies, the little
disappointments, the minor miseries, that make
the heart heavy aud the temper sour. Don't
let them. Anger is a pure waste of vitality ;
it is always disgraceful, except in some very
rare cases, when it is kindled by seeing wrong
done to another, and even then noble rage
seldom meuds the matter,

No two humau beings were ever alike in
body or mind. In other words, Nature has
been engaged in making men and women six
thousand years without ever making one that
she thought it worth while to repeat.

A recent tornado in Italy blew a train of
cars into the Adriatic Sea, and drowned a
number of passengers.

Rich. — The Hanscom Copper Mine, in Del
Norte county, is said to be one of the richest
copper lodes on this coast. — Sac. Onion.

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Ifo* pining mut Jbitntiftt

SALES OF THE WEEK

BT THE 8. F. STOCK & EZOHAHQB BOABD.
Monday, January 88.

AFTERNOON SESSION.

27 Bhs Yellow Jacket at 3n%@327% per ft.
13 sbs Yellow Jacket at 3S0@410 per ft, 8 30.
7 shs Yellow Jacket at 420@427, s 3.

5 sbs Yellow Jacket at 425 per foot, b 10.

6 shs Yellow Jacket at 420@425 per ft, b 6.
1 sh Yellow Jacket at 430 per foot, b 30.

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 415 per foot, s 10.

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 426 per foot, b 3.

2 shs Savage at 660 per foot, s 30.

4 Bhs Savage at 6£0@690 per foot, b 30.
2 shs Savage at 630@685 per cent.

; 1 sh Savage at 630 per foot, s 3.

1 sh Savage at 635 per foot, b 5.

10 shs Hale & Norcross at 318@312& per ft.

2 shs Hale & Norcross at 315 per foot, a 3
12 shs Ophlr at 325 per foot, b 3.

60 shs Dane j' at 6 per share.
2 shs Chollar-Potosi at 227 per foot.

6 shs Overman at 38 per foot, s 3,

7 shs Overman at 39 per foot.

5 shs Imperial at 110 per share.
10 shs Bullion at 32 per share.

5 shs Bullion at 31 JaJ per share, b 2.

75 shs Fireman's Fund at 122>£ per share.
$10,000 Legal Tender Notes at 7i.1ll'c.
$5,000 Legal Tender Notes at 71#c, b 10.
$5,000 Legal Tender Notes at 71%c, b 5.
$10,000 Legal Tender Notes at 71&, b 3.
Amount of sales $121,632 00

Tuesday, January 03.

12 shs Ophlr at 325 per foot, j-s 3.

12 shs Ophir at 325 per foot

10 shs Hale & Norcross at 315 per foot s 3.

16 sbs Hale k Norcross at 220@23O per foot

2 shs Hale & Norcross at 325 per foot, b 3.
80 shs Daney at 7 per toot

2 shs Belcher at ISO per loot

6 shs Yellow Jacket at 410@400 per foot.

4 shs Yellow Jacket at 410@105 per it b3.

14 shs Yellow Jacket at 4Q0@405 per sh, s 3.
I sp. Yellow Jacket at 400 per foot, s 5.

1 sh YeJlow Jacket at 395 per foot, s 10.

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 405 per foot, b 12.
16 shs Yellow Jacket at:S95@390 per ft, s 30.

8 Bhs Alpha, G. H. at 290@300 per ft

12 shs Chollar-Potosi at 228K®231 per foot

19 shs Chollar-Potosi at 223 per foot, h 30.
4 shs Crown Point at 570 per foot, s 30.

4 shs Crown Point at 680 per foot

2 shs Savage at 680@690 per foot, s 15
6 shs Savage at 690@695 per foot.

4 shs Savage at 700 per foot, b 30.

4 shs Gould & Curry at 835 per toot
75 shs Imperial at 111@113^ per share.
50 shs Imperial at 110@109 per share, s 30.

10 shs Imperial at 113 per share, b 3.

5 shs Imperial at 113 per share, s 3.
25 Bhs Sierra Nevada at 1% per share.

130 shs Exchequer at 6 per share.

50 shs Lady Bryan at \%%\%. per share.
103 shs Spring Yalley W Co at 57@56?£ p. c.
2 shs Cal Steam Nav Co at 61 per cent s 60.

J5.500 U. S. 7-30 Bonds at 1\% per cent

$23,200 Legal Tender Notes at 71%@71}£c.

$5,000 Legal Tender Notes at 71,'ic b 3.

AFTERNOON SESSION.

2 shs Hale & Norcross at 320 per foot, b 3.

6 shs Hale & Norcross at 330@335, b 3.
2 shs Hall & Norcross at 357}£ per fool.
4 shs Hale & Norcross at 356 per foot.

2 shs Hale & Norcross at 352M per foot.
2 shs Hale k Noreross at 352K per ft b 3.
38 shs Hale & Norcross at 350 per foot
2 shs Hale & Norcross at 345 per foot

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 4Q5@432}£ per ft b 3.

2 shs Yellow Jacket at 402^ per foot

7 shs Yellow Jacket at 403 per foot, s 3.
1 sh Yellow Jacket at 403 per foot, b 3.
4 shs Yellow Jacket at 395 per foot, b 10.
1 sh Yellow Jacket at 404 per foot.

8 shs Gould A Curry at 825 per foot,

11 shs Chollar-Potosi at 231 per foot, s 3.

1 sh Savage at 700 per foot, b 30.

4 sbs Savage at 680 per foot s 30.

2 sha avage it 695 per foot

12 sbs Ophlr at 335 per foot
40 shs Daney at 7K per foot
40 shs Daney at 8 per foot.
80 shs Daney at 8K per foot.

20 shs Daney at 9 per share.

15 sbs Overman at 40 per foot

1 shs Imperial at 113 per share.

15 shs Imperial at 114 per share.

5 shs Imperial at 1U per share, s 3.

9 shs Imperial at 115 per share.

25 shs Imperial at 112 per share, s 30.
8 shs Imperial at 116 per share.

5 .sbs Imperial at 113 per share, s 30.

4 shs Imperial at 116K per share.
15 shs Imperial at 114 per share, a 30.

6 shs Imperial at 117 per share.

2 sbs Imperial at 118 per share.

30 shs Imperial at 117@H8 per share, b 5.
& shs Imperial at 117 per share, s 3.
10 shs Imperial at 117H per share, s 3.

5 shs Imperial at 114 per share, s 20.

10 shs Imperial at 111 per share, s 30.
103& shs Exchequer at 5>£ per share.

1 sh Bullion at 32 per share.

6 shs Bullion at 33 per share.

$ 2,000 Legal Tender Notes at 7IJ£c.
$10,000 National Bank Notes at 70%o.

Amount of sales $163,248 00

Wednesday, January 24.
4 shs Gould & Curry at 820 per ft. s 3.
8 shs Gould & Curry at 820 per foot.
4 shs Gould & Curry at 810 per foot s 30.
15 shs Savage at 710@680 per foot

3 shs Savage at 710@715 per foot b 30.
1 sh Savage at 700 per foot s 30.

1 sh Savage at 710 per foot b 6.

2 shs Savage at 705 per foot s 3.

2 sha Hale & Norcross at 370 per foot, b 10.
20 shs Hale & Norcross at 355Q376 per it
14 shs Hale & Norcross at 360@375, s 3.

6 shs Yellow Jacket at 405 per foot b 8.

4 shs Yellow Jacket at 400@3S0 per ft, s3.
13 sha Yellow Jacket at 395@335 per foot

1 Bhs Yellow Jacket at 3S0 per foot s 20.

7 shs Yellow Jacket at 380@376 per ft, s 10.

FROM THE OFFICIAL REPORTS

Of tixe Medxanlcs' InstitTite, San Francisco, 1865.

[Just Issued— Mining and Scientific Press Book and Job Office.]

[Continued from Page 37.]
ON ESSENTIAL OIL EXTRACTOR.

Committee :
I. ROWELL, M. D., R. BEVERLY COLE, M. L\, WM. H. KEITH

Essential Oil Extractor, exhibited by "V". Squarza, patentee. This is a machine
of California invention, well worthy of consideration, from the fact that it extracts
the oil from lemons, oranges and other fruits, in great purity and without injury to
the fruit.

The great demand for these oils will, no doubt, be much more promptly and
cheaply met when this invention, shall have found its way into general use. An
inspection of this machine exhibits distinctly the thoroughness of Mr. Squarza's
knowledge of the subject and his great ingenuity in its practical application. This
being undeniably a Californian invention of great promise, the Committee conceive
it worthy, in an eminent degree, of special consideration.

Description op Oil Extractor. — The body or frame work of this machine
consists of several compartments, the one within another, with spaces between.
These compartments may be described as hexagonal boxes, equal in length but
differing in diameter. The whole is arranged to be suspended on pivots, and
rotated by a power which operates upon an axis perpendicular to the hexagonal
sides of the machine. The innermost and smallest of the two boxes or compart-
ments has an orifice at its smaller end, by which the fruit to be used is passed into
the machine by means of a feeding pipe. The diameter of the first and interior
box increases towards the extremity opposite that where the fruit enters, so that
when the concentric, hexagonal boxes are rotated, (being hung upon a horizontal
axis), there will be a gradual downward inclination of the under-side of the box
from the end where the fruit is admitted to the opposite end. This inclination is
sufficient to cause the fruit to find its way — as the machine is slowly rotated — to the
larger end, where there is an apperture opening into the second box or compart-
ment, exterior to the first. This second compartment has its greatest diameter at
the end opposite that at which it receives the fruit from the first and, consequently,
at the end where the first compartment has its least diameter. Thus, the fruit, pass-
ing from the larger end of the innermost box into the smaller end of the second
one, is carried by the inclination of the latter, towards the larger end, being the
same from which it started in the first. Here it finds its way through another
apperture into the smaller end of the third and outer compartment, which, in its
turn, enlarges in the opposite direction, causing the fruit to roll once more towards
the larger end. Each of the boxes or compartments has its inner side covered with
projecting steel points, set at regular intervals. By means of a double cover to the
boxes, the steel points being set in the outer cover and projecting through apper-
tures in the inner one, the length to which the points protrude on the inside of the
boxes can be increased or diminished at pleasure, being regulated by screws, which
separate or draw together the double covers, as may be desired. The steel points
are designed to perforate the rind of the fruit and thoroughly break up the cells
containing the essential oil, which is thus set free. The mode in which the machine
operates is as follows : The fruit passing into the innermost compartment, while
the machine is slowly revolving, rolls over the steel points and gradually reaches
the larger end, where it passes into the sacred compartment and then, by a reverse
process reaches the third, where it again rolls to the larger end. Here there is an
arrangement of small boxes, opening directly opposite a passage into the inner
compartment, by which the fruit is caught and. thrown back into the said inner
oompartment, so that the process can be repeated as often as may be necessary.
The motion of the fruit over the steel points perforate the rind throughout its whole
extent, and more thoroughly disintegrates the cells than can be done by any other
process in use. When it is supposed that the fruit has been long enough in the
machine to have all the essential oil extracted, a sliding door near the larger end of
the outer box or compartment is opened, through which the fruit gradually falls
into a recepticle prepared for it. — Awarded a silver medal.

ON WINES, LIQUORS, AND MALT BEVERAGES.

The extent of the grape culture in California, at the present time, is said to ex-
ceed that of all the rest of the States combined ; and the production of wine and
brandy, especially that of the former, is increasing so rapidly that it bids fair soon
to drive all foreign competition from this market. In almost all parts of the State
the soil is suitable for the successful cultivation of the vine, while, for the maturing
of the fruit and making of wine, the climate has no superior.

"Under the auspices of the Catholic missionaries who first settled in California,
the vine and olives of Spain were introduced at the various missions, and the former
soon became a common fruit throughout the country, wherever the white man
made his home. Comparatively large quantities of wine and brandy were made at
the various missions, but the demand being limited to the domestic consumption,
no encouragement, as in commercial countries, stimulated the production beyond
the ordinary wants of the coast. "With the discovery of gold in 1848, the great in-
flux of white population rapidly increased the demand for wine, and enhanced its
value as a product so that the vineyards then planted became exceedingly profitable
to their owners, who, thus encouraged, engaged still more largely in the cultivation
of the grape. As the wine won favor among consumers, the new settlers in the
State became aware of its great value as a product, and soon citizens, natives of all
countries, were interested in grape culture, until, at the present time, the vines pro-
ducing fruit number many millions, soon to be doubled by others now planted, but
not yet in a bearing state. Next to the raising of small grain for food purposes,
wine-making is now the most profitable agricultural resource we possess, and unless
a large accession of population, engaged in other agricultural pursuits, should soon
be made, the increase in the number of bearing vines and their fruit, will make it
take the lead among the products of the State. Under these circumstances, the
exportation of wines and brandies to the Atlantic States, and other markets, must
eventually become very large, and it is expected that the quality of both shall be of
such excellence and purity as to defy competition from abroad.

The samples of wines and brandies in the Fair were by no means of that extent
that the importance of the interest called for, and it is to be hoped that, when an-
other similar opportunity offers, wine makers, generally, will find it to their interest
to make such a display of their vintages to the public as shall properly represent so
vast and growing an interest of the State. To make up, however, as.it were, for the
lack in the number of samples, the wines exhibited this year were, with very few
exceptions, superior in quality, as a collection, to any before exhibited.

ON WINES, CORDIALS, ETC.

Committee t

J. J. HARKNESS,

S. P. CHRISTY,

JAMES IRWIN.

Tokay Wine, exhibited by John Sweet, was awarded a first premium.

Port Wine, exhibited by James McCaffrey, was awarded a first premium.*

White Wine, exhibited by the " United Anaheim Association/' — Awarded a first
premium.

Red Wine, exhibited by Isaac B , was awarded a first premium.

Pure Juice of the Grape, exhibited by S. Brannan, was awarded a first premium.

Madeira Wine, exhibited by Mathew Keller, was awarded a first premium.

Sherry Wine, exhibited by Mathew Keller, was awarded a first premium.

Angelica Wine, exhibited by B. D. Wilson & Son, was awarded a first premium.

Burgundy Wine, exhibited by B. D. Wilson & Son, was awarded a first premium.

Wine Bitters, exhibited by Mathew Keller, was awarded a first premium.
Whisky Bitters, exhibited by I. D. Thompson, was awarded a first premium.

California Brandy, by B. D. Wilson & Son. — Awarded a first premium.

In awarding premiums to the above, the Committee would especially recommend
the producer of port wine for furnishing a remarkably superior quality of wiue.

ON LIQUORS, ALE, BEER, AND CIDER.

Committee :
S.P.CHRISTIE, G.J. BYRNE, JAMES IRWIN, P. J. O'CONNOR.

The Committee, having examined the various samples of Bourbon and rye
whiskies exhibited in the Fair, award the first premium to I. D. Thompson, for the
best Bourbon whisky, known as the " lily " brand.

The Committee also award a first premium to J. Sajous, for the best California
brewed " half-and-half."

ON COMPOUNDS AND CALIFORNIA INVENTIONS.

Committee :

I. ROWELL, M. D., . R. BEVERLY COLE, M. D., WM, H. KEITH.

The liquors, punches, tonic bitters, cordials, &c, prepared by "V". Squarza, are,
without, exception, the finest article in their line the Committee have ever examined.
All of Mr. Squarza's preparations have these great merits over other compounds of
a similar character :

1st. That none but the best and purest liquors are used.

2d. That no sugar, syrup, or sweetening principle is ever used, except that ob-
tained by the'maceration of sweet fruits, hence the nutricious principles contained in
the fruits are also imparted to the " punches."

3d. That the flavoring materials are also obtained by macerating the various
fruits, flowers, plants, and herbs which contain them, instead of using the ordinary
expressed essential oils.

The great skill of Mr. Squarza consists in Ms ability to blend harmoniously, and
in due proportion, the various materials used, so that there are none wanting and
none in excess. Some of his preparations are medicinal, and deserve especial and
favorable mention.

" Selene," a cordial, as its name would indicate, is a ladies' drink, and, no doubt,
will be found as beneficial as it is agreeable.

" Aurora" is a most delightful tonic bitter, infinitely more agreeable and healthy
than those villainous compounds usually taken as an appetizer in the morning.

The " Raspberry Cordial" 'contains the astringent principle of that plant in a
marked degree, while it has all the agreeable flavor of the fresh, ripe fruit. It is an
excellent article for the summer complaints of children.

The " Tea," " Coffee," " Cocoa" "Anti-Divorce" " Ladies' Pleasure " "Ladies*
Tears," and " Strawberry Cordial " are all most delightful beverages, from which it
would be difficult to select one in preference to another.

The harmonious blending of colors please the eye ; the scientific distillation and
admixture of the perfumes of sweet flowers please the sense of smell ; and the harmo-
nized sounds of music fall upon the ear and delight the sense of hearing. The same
law holds good in regard to a combination of different flavors to please the palate,
and Mr. Squarza has, doubtless, struck an octave higher than any one else in his
playing upon the " organ of taste." The Committee, in view of these several tacts,
feel it incumbent upon them to commend the claim of these preparations exhibited
by Mr. V. Squarza, and, believing them to be the best articles of their kind extant,
have no hesitation in recommending them for the highest prize. — Awarded a
diploma.

ON SILK WORMS AND THE CULTURE OF SILK.

Committee a

HENRY F. WILLIAMS,

SAMUEL TYLER.

The Committee on these subjects have endeavored to perform the duty designated,
but regret their inability to do full justice to the important trust confided to them.

Their especial attention was called to the exhibition of silk-worms and cocoons,
by L. Prevost of San Jose, who has, in the opinion of the Committee, most suc-
cessfully demonstrated that California is one of the best, if not the very best silk
producing country in the world. They have learned to their own satisfaction, not
only from those who know something of Mr. Prevost's operations in this line, but,
also, from personal observation during a visit to his cocoonery in San Jose, that Mr.
Prevost is justly deserving of the highest premium the Institute can award him, for
the commendable zeal and perseverance he has exhibited under the greatest difficul-
ties, in successfully inaugurating this new branch of industry in onr State. The
demand, both for silk and silk-worm eggs, is so extensive and constantly in-
creasing, that the business cannot be overdone, but its successful prosecution must,
in time, give employment to many thousands of our people, with a net profit of
millions of dollars annually.

Mr. Prevost's simple narrative of his early efforts and drawbacks was exceedingly
interesting to the Committee, and they induced him to commit to writing some of
the leading facts, together with some remarks by Mr. Hentsch; which are hereby
submitted, in the hope that they may not be lost or forgotten.

The Committee deem themselves not over sanguine of the great results to flow
from the introduction of this important branch of industry into our State, when they
hope and believe the day is not far distant when a gratified people will, through,
their Legislature, offer some public recognition of the services rendered by Mr. Pre-
vost.— Awarded a gold medal.

TACTS ON SILK IN CALIFORNIA. — BT L. PREVOST.

After I had passed a summer in California, I came to the conclusion that it was
one of the very best countries in the world for raising silk, as well as wine, etc., etc.,
but the difficulty was to obtain, first, mulberry trees, and, afterwards, silk-worm eggs.
In 1863 or '64. I had occasion to meet with Mr. Henry Hentsch, who had the same
opinion of our beautiful climate, and its adaptability for silk cultivation, and he,
himself, began a conversation on that important subject. From that conversation
was born the culture of silk in California. Mr. Hentsch imported the mulberry seed
from France, from which I raised a number of fine mulberry trees. Mr. Hentsch was
informed as soon as the trees were of some size, and he made arrangements to im-
port silk-worm eggs from China, They arrived here dead — it was impossible to
hatch one of them. The following year he imported another lot from the same
place, and with the same result. After this second attempt I was a little discouraged,
finding that it was impossible to import the eggs in good condition, and expecting
to have no use for my mulberry trees, I had the most of them destroyed, keeping
only a few.

The third year, Mr. Hentsch imported eggs again from the same place, and at the
same time, from France. I was then very sorry to have destroyed so many of my
mulberry trees, as the eggs from France proved to be in good condition, and* hatched
out very well. At that time I had a friend here, Mr. Miller, who was a competent
silk cultivator, to whom I showed the eggs. He pronounced them good, and also
agreed, for the first time, to help me, which he did. The worms did well, and
produced fine cocoons of silk of the first quality, as I can prove by certificates from
the two highest silk societies in Europe, to whom silk and silk cocoons had been
sent to be tested.

Up to this time we have not been able to discover any indications of disease, which,
is most extraordinary ; it must be the good influence of the climate of California
operating as we expected. As I had no other room for the purpose, I have been
obliged to raise the worms in a green house, which was extremely hot in daytime,
and nearly freezing at night. Under such unfavorable circumstances, not one worm
would have lived in Europe. Now, any thinking man can judge what success we
might reasonably expect if we had a proper room in which to raise them.

The first year I made silk was in 1860. I sent boquets of cocoons and silk to
about every fair all over our State ; they attracted the attention of visitors, but I re-
ceived no encouragement. On the contrary, I heard many say that this culture
could not be pursued profitably in California, on account of the high price of labor.
I was aware of the apparent truth of this before I attempted the production of silk,
but I thought for this kind of labor Chinese might be employed, who are used to
the work, and, besides that, I knew that the price for buying three or four acres of
land here does not exceed the price of renting one acre in Europe, where silk is raised
in large quantities. This advantage, I expected, would more than compensate for
the difference between the price of labor in Europe, and Chinese labor here, because
the silk grower in Europe has to deduct from his profits the rent of the land every
year. But the question of labor is now fully settled, and silk can be raised in Cali-
fornia with great profit. Calculating on the great superiority of our climate, I
thought to try to take advantage of it, and I have succeeded in simplifying that cul-
ture even beyond my expectation. One man hero can raise and take care of as many

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8ilk-worra« as eight men can do in Europe. As my mode of ruliuro is adapted to
the climate of California, I propose to c:dl it California Silk Vulture. It could bj
no mciin< be employed either in Franco or Italy, where they have r.iins during the
season of feeding, but might be used iu any place where there is a climate ciiuclur to
ibis.

The culture of silk in California is 80 simple that any ono may understand it. It
is easy work, and can be done by quite young persons, either male or female ; the
ladies, therefore, may have the pleasure of raising their own silk.

It will ho a groat pleasure to me to have contributed something towards the re-
tention in our State of the millions of dollars that are paid out for the single impor-
tation of silk. Not onlymav wo raise silk for our own consumption, hut wo can, in
California, raise silk for the' world, and export it. This article must Increase in
value ; tub vcur it is increased twenty-live per cent in price in Europe. It is an
article in which we need not fear competition ; wo need not ho afraid to see our
neighbor raising it, because, if nearly everybody wm raising it all over the State, it
would not lower the price two cents per pound. This year, when the price of fruits
is exceedingly low, allows us to show the advantage of tho mulberry over fruit trees
as the fruit ii'iu-t all he consumed within a certain time or it is lost, which is very fur
from being tho case with the silk.

I havo been cngnged in my experiments in California silk culture throe years, and
this year raised over one hundred thousnnd cocoons.

Several gentlemen havo mode lurgo plantations, so as to pursue this business
hereafter on a larger scale. Among tbcm I can name Mr. A. Packard, and also
Mr. Q. Goux, of Santa Barbara, who havo planted three thousand mulberry trees,
and Mr. Glossing of San Joaquin Valley, whose plantation dates from last year.

Besides what inav he done with the silk, we have a constant demand for eggs by
tho European culturtsts, us there they have tho discaso, and to insure a crop have to
get their eggs from countries whore the disease does not prevail. By uot using
sound eggs their crop is verv much exposed ; but, besides all that, and all they can
do, in their best years thcir'losses are goncrally twenty-live per cent, sometimes fifty
per cent, and, in very bad years, as high ns seventy-five per cent. Hero wo suffer
none of these losses, and, u there is nothing to cause disease, every worm makes a
cocoon. This also morits some reflection aud consideration in favor of the superi-
ority of our climate. It would be quite too long to enumerate everything in our
favor, but I cannot help remarking tliat the principal point is that tho mulberry
tree grows here most luxuriantly, and I believe, also, that our virgin soil produces
leaves of tho best quality. In order that every one may bo able to raise his own
mulberry trees, I have publishod a treatise on tho culture of that tree, both by seeds
and cuttings, in tho " California Farmor," and also in tho French paper. It is cal-
culated that an ounce of silk worm eggs contains forty thousand ; I have produced
several millions of eggs this season, and they woro all sold at the rate often dollars
per ounce, to bo sont to Franco, and thoso for years to come arc engaged for the same
house. If I had them by hundreds of pounds I could sell them immediately. The
eggs arc in great demand, also, for Mexico ; I had an order for that country for
500 ounces, tut, of courso, was unable to fill it. Tho largest order I had was for
one hundred pounds, for Italy, and when I received that order I had only three
ounces to sell. All this shows that in tho future, besides supplying a large export
demand for silk, wo will also havo to export largely of eggs.

The variety of mulberry to cultivate to obtain tho best quality of silk is the white
mulberry (morus alba), and its varieties, particularly the moretti. As to the multi-
caulis, I would recommend it only when tho worms are very young, but not after-
warda, The feeding of tho worms continues only thirty-two or thirty-four days
when they make their cocoons, nnd twelve days after that they come out butterflies,
and lav their eggs for the following year. They havo to be kept in a cool, dry cel-
lar to prevent them from hatching.

Each female is expected to lay about three hundred eggs. Three hundred good
cocoons weigh about one pouud, and an ounce of eggs can produce one hundred and
sixty-five pounds of cocoons ; twenty -eight ounces of selected cocoons give two
ounces of eggs.

REMARKS OF MR. HENRY HENTSCH.

The memorandum of Mr. Prevost contains valuable and correct information
about California silk culture. The main point on which the report must attract the
attention of the community is this, that California lias one of the best, if not the
very best climate in the world for producing silk successfully, on account of the ab-
sence of rains and storms during the months of May, June, and July, which, pre-
vailing in Europe, kill millions and millions of silk-worms annually.

The second point is, that it does not require any capital — or, at least, very little —
-merely the purchase of the mulberry trees, which may be planted around the farms,
cottages, and country residences.

The shade of the mulberry trco is as good as the shade of the cotton-wood tree,
and the fruit is very good for poultry. When tho trees have grown up, tho children
and women may start in the silk trade, as it requires only the labor of gathering
leaves to feed the worms, and that occupation takes only six weeks. It would be
useless to go into further detail, as the practice is ten times more valuable than the
theory. There are in California a great number of Italians and Frenchmen who
understand the silk raising business, and it will be very easy to have information
and directions when wanted.

The point to be first attended to is the planting of mulberry trees, which involves
but a trifling expense for tho present, and may provo of very great value in a few
years.

ON AGRICULTURAL AND HORTICULTURAL. PRO-
DUCTS.

Comiiiittee t

J. A. IIOBART, C W. HAM.

The following awards "were made by the Committee :

D. E. Hough, Oakland, for the largest display of fruits, consisting of fifty-three
varieties of apples and one hundred and eight varieties of pears, and a variety of
plums, crab apples, etc. — Awarded a diploma.

Dan. L. Perkins, Oakland, for his fine assortment of California grown seeds and
excellent display of fruit. — Awarded a silver medal.

F. Despoil, for his exhibition of thirty-three varieties of fine grapes. — Awarded
a first premium.

Matthew Keller, for exhibition of four bales California grown tobacco and three
cotton plants. — Awarded a certificate of merit. Mr. Keller is an applicant for the
State bounty of $1,000 offered for the first one hundred bales of cotton grown in
California by one person, and the samples exhibited were from a patch of 1 10 acres

frown by him near Los Angelos. Mr. Keller was awarded a gold medal by the
nstitute for his enterprise in striving to secure the above named bounty from the
State.

Jared Runyon, Sacramento River Ranch, exhibited five plates of apples and
eleven plates of pears of magnificent appearance.

F. Brown, Onisbo, Sacramento river, exhibited twenty-five Gloria Mundi apples,
the whole weighing thirty pounds.

B. N. Bugbey, Natoma Valley, El Dorado County, for a box of California raisins,
cured iu 1804. — Awarded a diploma. The Exhibition being held in August, was
too early in the season to admit of Mr. Bugbey exhibiting raisins of this year's
curing. The sample exhibited of 1864 curing was in good order, aud showed by
its admirable keeping qualities that California might, not only supply tho home de-
mand, but could produce large quantities for export, whenever circumstances shall
warrant an extension of the business in that direction. Mr. Bugbey will make some
10,000 pounds of raisins this season.

R. B. Woodward, exhibits five bunches of Black Hamburg grapes, of superior
excellence, grown under glass, at the Mission Dolores, and twenty-nine plates of
pears, grown at Oak Knoll, Napa County.

Siineon Statas, Sacramento river, for a fine display of hops on one vine, was
awarded a certificate of merit.

Daniel Flint, Sacramento, exhibited three extraordinarily large bunches of hop
flowers.

J. G. Dow, Russian River Valley, exhibited corn stalks fourteen feet high, and
loaded with earn of corn.

C. H. F. Hildebrand, exhibited rhubarb, lettuce and potatoes grown from im-
ported seed.

C. W. Weston, Pacific Market, exhibited a basket of samples of fruit, beautifully
arranged.

E. F. Peck, Wutfionvillc, Santa Cruz County, and J. Runyon, Sacramento river,
exhibited enormous squashes, grown by iht-in.

/'. Frrrix, San Lorenzo, Alameda County, exhibited five mammoth cucumbers.

JtWtJl'a \'erm»nt LMiry exhibited Iwfl rluvscs tit" line appearance.

E. R. Thurber, Solano County, exhibited two bunches of flum
grapes of very superior appearance.

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ON FLOWERS.

Committee *

Mus. J. G. HARDING, THOMAS BENNETT.

The following-named parties were awarded certificates of merit for collections of
flowers and plants displayed during the Fair :

Mrs. Richards, lor keeping a table sapplicd with hand-bouquets.

Mr* John Ross, an amateur florist ol Oakland, for tho best collection of cacti.

M-ssrs. Collie $• Stewart, for a hue and continuous display, during the Fair, of
about two hundred species of plants.

Mr. James Lick, for a fine show of twenty-five varieties of China Asters. —
Awurded a diploma.

P. Nolan, Belle View Nursery, Oakland, for a fino display of Gladioli, and a
number of rare cut flowers.

Col. Walker, Golden Gato Nursery, for a very great variety of rare plants,
bouquets wreaths, emblems and cut flowers.

ON GROCERIES.

Committee!

MRS. HENRY L. DAVIS, R. E. ROWLAND.

In this department are some of the most important manufactures of the Pacific
coast, which give employment to many hundreds of persons, and thereby cause tho
retention of a large amount of capital, and its profit, in our midst. Prominent
among these is the refining of raw sugars by the San Francisco and Pacifie Sugar
Company, which is capable of supplying tho entire demand tor refined sugars on the
Pacific coast of tho United States. Iu this refinery sixty-five thousand pounds of
raw sugar are used daily, the result of which is some sixty thousand pounds of
refined sugar, of different grades, which have no superior in quality from any re-
finery in the world. Besides the refined sugar, there is produced a large amount of
syrup, which, in this marker*, is preferred to any imported. In the various depart-
ments of this refinery, there are two hundred and tweuty-five men employed.
Tho Bay Sugar Refinery Company of this city made no exhibit, but it is known
to produce large quantities of refined sugars and syrup. All the raw sugars are im-
ported, but it is to be hoped that, in time, California will 6upply the sugar required,
as she possesses a soil and climate said to be well adapted tor the successful raising
of it. In this particular there seems to have been exhibited an apathy remarkable
for so energetic and enterprising a people, but few trials having been made, and
those mostly by inexperienced persons, whose labors, not being directed aright, have
thus been thrown away. Could the demand for raw BUgars for domestic consump-
tion bo supplied by our own people, additional employment would be given to many
thousands of persons, while, between the value of the sugar produced, and the enhanc-
ed value of the lands producing it, many millions of taxable property would be added
to the assessment rolls of the State. Certainly, in view of the great results to be
obtained, it would seem to be the imperative duty of the various agricultural societies,
that have from time to time drawn support from the State treasury, to make some
persistent, practical efforts to inaugurate the raising of sugar. Where the fig,
orange, lemon, olive, aud almond thrive without protection, the successful culture of
the sugar cane may reasonably be hoped for. It is by tho success of such great ag-
ricultural products that the permanent prosperity of the Scatc will be secured, as
importing and manufacturing interests alone are liable to great and injurious depres-
sions, which check and dishearten the energies of a people. Among other important
manufacturing interests is that of manufacturing adamantine candles, which is now
being engaged in by Win. H. Seovillo & Co., of this city, who have exhibited at the
Fair very good specimens of their own make. Tho large extent of tunnel and
quartz miuing throughout this State and adjacent territory which get their supplies
of candles through this city from the Atlantic States, would seem to afford a field of
enterprise tempting and lucrative enough for capital to largely engage in. Consid-
erable difficulties, however, have existed to prevent the successful inauguration of
this branch of manufacture up to the present time, but it is to be hoped that better
opportunities will now occur for its successful prosecution. One great drawback to
the extensive manufacture of candles in this State has been the scarcity of lard,
our agricultural population not having given the raising of swine that prominence in
their business which it intrinsically deserves. While, on the one hand, they declaimed
about hard times iu their business — which undoubtedly at times was true — on their
own part they have not striven to produce many articles which they might have done,
the supplying of which would have lessened the drain of treasure that is constantly
going on to pay for importations. Competent parties, familiar with the importation of
candles at this port, estimate the amount at over half a million of dollars annually.
When to this is added the consumption of lard oil for many purposes, and of which
over 3,000 barrels have, within the last year, been transferred (by the admixture of
mutton tallow here) into an article termed lard, and the large amounts of pork, bacon,
and lard imported, it swells the total that could, as well as not, be saved by farmers
to the State, to from §1,200,000 to $1,500,000 per annum. It is not within the
province of this Committee to go outside of the sphere of duties assigned them in
making their report, bat they trust that the suggestions made above may be well
considered, and thereby prove of service. Another production, which by its excel-
lence has driven the imported articles out of the market, is the manufacture of ver-
micelli, maccaroni, aud kindred edible pastes, all of which are manufactured in this
city.

Extract of Coffee exhibited by Zwick & Lowen, of San Francisco.

Macaroni, Vermicelli and Ralian Pastes, exhibited by Brignardello, Machieavello
& Co, San Francisco. The articles exhibited were of most excellent quality, and
the committee awarded the exhibitors a silver medal.

Ground Coffee and Spices, in glass and paper, exhibited by J. Strelitz, San
Francisco. A very fine assortment of excellent quality.

Ground Coffee and Spices, exhibited by C. Bernard, San Francisco, which for
superiority were awarded a first premium.

Sugars and Syrups, exhibited by the San Francisco & Pacific Sugar Refining Co.
This company made a splendid exhibit of refined sugars and syrups of their
manufacture, which were awarded a silver medal.

Sauce jor Meats, exhibited by P. B. Comins, which was a fine article. Awarded
a diploma.

Bacon and Hams, exhibited by Wm. Dick & Co. These smoked meats were of
fine appearance and most excellent flavor, equal, in the opinion of the committee,
to any heretofore exhibited. Awarded a diploma.

Fine Salt, exhibited by Plummer & Co, San Francisco. Awarded a first
premium.

Dairy and Table Salt, exhibited by A. B. Winegar, agent, Union Salt Works,
San Francisco. Awarded a second premium,

Adamantine Candles, exhibited by Wm. H. Scoville & Co., San Francisco.
Awarded a silver medal.

Soap and Soap Powders, exhibited by the Standard Soap Company, San
Francisco. This Company exhibited samples of excellent soap for family, laundry
and toilet uses. They also exhibited a concentrated erasive washing powder, which,
by the addition of water, forms at once an excellent quality of soft soap. Awarded
a first premium.

Soft Soap, by Miss Maggie Conghlin, San Francisco, one tub soft soap, home-
made from table scraps — a most excellent article of its kind. Awarded a certificate
of merit.

ON MATCHES.

Committee t

ANDREW S. CHURCH, JOSHUA HENDT, GEO. S. DICKEY.

This portion of the Fair was well represented by the " Excelsior," " California,"
and " Eureka " Match Companies, all indicating commendable progress in this
branch of California industry.

The committee found about equal merit in the articles exhibited by each of the
above competitors, but think the "Eureka" company justly entitled to the first
premium in this division for variety aud finish. Awarded a first premium.

6 shs Yelluw Jacket at 3*0<3382% pcrft, b 3
1 sli Yellow Jucket nt 385 per foot, b 30.
6 shs Chollar-Puloel ni 234 per foot, b 10.

11 shs Cbollar-Potosl ut nt 234@233 per ft.
6 ahs Chollar-Potosi at 23* per root, b 3.

20 shs Duney at 8 per Toot,
lull Belcher at 176 per foot

24 shs Ophlr nt S40@345 per foot

4 shs Alpha, O. H., at 280 per foot.

9 shs Overman at 41@42% per foot

4ft shs Sierra Nevada at 1%®$% per so.
10 shs WMc West at 7 per share, s 30.
77 she Imperial nt 117%@U5% per share, c.
10 shs Imperial at 116%@116% pereb.a 6.
10 shs Imperial at 112 per share, 8 30.
10 shs Bullion at 32% per share.
$8,600 Legal Tender Notes at 71c.
$20,000 National Bank Notes, 70%c.
$16,000 National Bank Notes, 70%c, b5.
afternoon session.
1 8h Savage at 710 per foot.

1 sh Savage at 705 per foot, s 10.

2 shs Savnge at 695 per foot, a SO.

1 sh Savage at 707% per foot.

2 shs Savage at 700 per foot, b 10.

1 sh Savage at 690 per foot, b 30.
13 shs Savage at 700 per foot, s 30.

3shs Savage at 706 per foot

2 shs Savage at 700 per foot, s 15.
2 shs Savage at 720 per foot, b 30.

2 shs Yellow Jacket at 3S5 per foot

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 376 per toot, a 30.

lah Yellow Jacket at 377% per foot.

1 ah Yellow Jacket at 376 per foot, s 10.

2 aha Yellow Jacket at 375 per foot
2ahs Yellow Jacket at 370 per foot.

3 shs Yellow Jacket at 570 per foot, b 3.

5 shs Yellow Jucket at 360 per loot

3 shs Yellow Jacket at 370 per ft. a 6.

4 aha Hnlc & Norcross at 370 per foot, b 2.
2 shs Hale A Norcrose at 375 per foot, b 3.
2 shs Bale A Norcross at 375 per foot.

4 shs Halo A Norcross at 372 per ft, b 2.

2 shs Hale A Norcross at 372% per luot

4 shs Gould A Curry at 800 per foot, a 60.

10 shs Chollar-Potosi at 233 per foot
61 shs Imperial at 115@1I4% per share.

6 shs Imperial at 116 per share, s 3.
16 shs Imperial at 114@U3 per share.
10 shs Imperial at 110 per share, 8 30.

7 ahs Imperial at 112%@112 per ahare.

5 ahs Imperial at 110 per share, 8 16.
lah Imperial at HI per ahare.
lsh Imperial at 110 per share, s 6.

10 sha Confidence at 43@44 per share.
10 shs Lady Bryan at 1% per ahare.

6 ahs Exchequer at 5}i per share.
Amount of sales $158,993 00

Tharsday, Juunary 25*

12 sliB Ophlr at 335 ner foot.

13 shs Savnge at705@685pcr foot
1 sli Savage at 700 per foot, s 5.

3 shs Savage at 700@68U per foots 10.
6 shs Hale A horcross at 3R5@380. s 3.

22 shs Hale A Norcross at 3721,'Hv.150 per ft
10 shs Hale A Norcross at 360®345 . 8 10.
li shs Yellow Jacket at 36()@365 per foot

3 shs Yellow Jacket at 350 per foot, s 30.

3 shs Yellow Jacket at 460 per share. s3.

5 sha Yellow Jacket at 365@355 pr ft, b *.

3. shs Yellow Jacket at 350 per foot, s 10.

1 shs Belcher at 160 per foot.

1 sh Chollnr-Potosl nt 234 per foot
45shs Overman at 40@il per share.

5 shs Overman nt 40 per foot, s 10.

30 shs Imperial at 109@107 per share, s SO.

67 shs Imperial nt 11I@I99 per share.

35 shs Imperial at 109@UO% per share, 8 3.

6 shs Imperial at III per share, b 30.
10 sha Imperial at 108 per share, sl6.
68shs Bullion at 32'3i321i per share.
40 shs Bullion at 32@:i2% per share.
40 shs Bullion at 3(j per share, s30.

20 shs Exchequer at 5^ per share.

JO shs Sierra Nevada at 7% per share.

$20,000 Legal Tender Notes at 71@70%.

AFTERNOON SESSION.

3 shs Yellow Jacket at 340 per foot, s 10.
5 shs Yellow Jacket at 340 per foot-

1 shs Yellow Jacket at 330 per toot, s30.

2 shs Yellow Jacket at 345 per foot, b3.

2 shs Yellow Jacket at 335 per share, s 10.
lsh Yel.ow JacKetat350perfoot, b30-

3 shs Yellow Jacket at :i40@335 per ft, s 3.
lsh Savage at OTi) per fool, s30.

2 sha Savage at 7u0 per foot, b 30.

2 shs Savage at 690 per foot s 10.

4 shs Savnge at 6*5 per foot, s 30.

7 shs Savage at 64ij per foot, s 30.
lsh Savage »t 6M per foot.

1 shs Savage at 697% per foot
4 shs Savage at U*i5 per foot
1 ah Savage at 685 per foot, e30.

3 shs Belcher at 155 per foot

1 shs Belcher at lii7% per footO.

2 shs Belcher at 160 per foot.

2 sha Hale A Norcross at 365 per foot

4 shs Alpha, O. H., at 265 per foot, 8 3.
4 sha Alpha, G. H., at 276 per toot, b30.

12 shs Ophir at 315 per foot.
12slisOphir at 330 per foot
30 sh? Exchequer, at 6per share-

4 shs Imperial at 110% per share.

5 shs Imperial al 110 per share, s3,
5 ahs Imperial ut 109 per share, s 10.

10 shs Imperial at 108 per share, a 30.

5shs Imperial at 111 pershare,s3.

5 shs Imperial at 111% p*r ahare.
40 shs Imperial at 111 per share.

5 ahs Imperial nt 110% per share, s6.
15 shs Imperial at 112 per shai*e, b 30.

Amountof sales $126,346 00

Friday, Janaary 26.

: 6 shs Savage at 695@700 per foot
12 shs Yellow Jacket at 3-)5@350 per foot.

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 355 per foot, b 30.

6 shs Yellow Jacket at 345@3.i5 per foot.

4 shs Yellow Jacket at 35<)@345 per ft 8 30.
4 shs Yellow Jacket at 356@350 per foot
6 shs Hale A Norcross at 367@372 pr foot
4 ahs Hale A Norcross at 380 per foot b 30.

21 shs Alpha. G. H., at 2403250 per foot

6 shs Belcher at IG5@16|) per foot.

12 shs Crown Point at580@6l0 per foot
7i) slis Imperial at Ul@lt0 per share.
10 shs Imperial at 109 per snare, s 30.
12 shs Gould A Curry at820@815 per foot
4 shs Could A Curry at 800 per foot, s 30.
48 shs Chollar-Potosi at ?S2@233% per root.
40 shs Chollar-Potosi at 231 per foot * 30.
48 shs Ophlr at 325 per foot.

35 shs Overman at 40@39 per foot.
45 shs Bullion at 39@40 per share.

10 shs Sierra Nevada at 7% per share.
10 shs Spring Valley W W at 67% per cent
$12,000 Legal Tender NotOBnt70&c.

AFTKK.N'OON SESSION.

40 shs Could A Curry at850 per foot, a 30.

7 shs Yellow Jacket at 350 per ahare.
4 shs Crown Point at 610 per foot.

36 shs Belcher at 155 per root

22 shs Hale A Norcross at 380@405 per foot
lsh Chollar-Potosi at 232 per foot

7 ahs Savage at 695 per foot.

2 shs Savage at 700 per foot, b 30.J
20 shs Bullion at 38 per share.

20 shs Exchequer at 6% per ahare.
10 shs Sierra Nevada at 7% per share.
60 shs Imperial at 109@109% per sh, casli.
45 shs imperial at U1@H2% per share.
60 shs Imperial at 11^% per share, b 10.
35 shs Imperial at 114 per share.
Amount of sales $119,384 00

54

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pitting ^ummatjf.

OALirOBNIA.

Calaveras. — The Stockton Independent
says that the Oampo Seco Copper Mining
Company shipped from the mine, daring the
year 1865, 1,902,501 pounds of copper ore.
The Taunton Copper Smelting Company,
whose works are located at Campo Seco, and
have been in operation during the past forty-
three days only, have within that time shipped
193,605 pounds of copper regulus. T. B. An-
thony, a member of the company, kindly fur-
nished the above figures. Prom the 1st to the
8th instant/inclusive, seventy tons of ore have
been shipped from the Campo Seco mine, to
this city, at a cost of 557 per ton for freight.
In a day or two, the company expect to load a
barire with ore for San Francisco.

The same paper says that last week five tons
and ninety-eight pounds of smelted copper,
from Haskell's furnace on the Buchanan lead,
at Chowchilla, Mariposa county, arrived at the
wharf in this city, and there are two large
wagon loads on their way from the mine. This
metal is almost pure copper, containing at
lenst ninety per cent, of the genuine materia'.
We understand that J. B. Meader will test a
portion of it immediately. Those interested
in this mine, and others in the same district,
will undoubtedly be pleased to learn that such
an evidence of the wealth of that locality has
been produced. The indications warrant the
belief that the district will prove quite as rich
as any yet discovered in the State.

The amount of copper ore shipped from the
Keystone mine, Copperopolis, during the year
1865, was 2,828,881 pounds, as shown by tl e
books of B. B. Barker & Co.. At the rate of
$8 per ton, the freight from the mine to this
city amounts to about $11,315. Of the above
quantity of ore 2,599,845 pounds are rated as
first-class , and 229,036 pounds at second-class.

The Calaveras Chronicle of the 15th instant
says that Austin & Hathaway, of Brushville,
have sold a quartz mine, located near that
place, to some San Francisco capitalists, lor
§75,000. The purchasers have taken posses-
sion and will at once erect a first-class mill on
the claim. The mine is one of the richest in
the county, the lode being wide, well defined,
and easily worked. There are, doubtless,
others in the vicinity equally valuable, but for
want of capital the owners have not been able
to thoroughly prospect their claims.

A correspondent of the Chronicle, writing
from West Foint, says that on the 10th inst.,
some Mexicans struck a lead of gravel about a
mile from town, near " Valentine Hill," which
prospects from one to four bits to the pan.
Unfortunately their claim lies above both
ditches and cannot be worked except by cart-
ing ; otherwise they would have ouuce diggings.

On the same day, Wilson & Keys struck a
continuation of the celebrated Henry . lead,
near Skull Flat, which prospects much better
thau the original location on the same ledge.
The lucky discoverers were offered one thou-
sand dollars for their claim the next day after
they struck it, but, to use their own language
they " couldn't think of it."

A correspondent of the same paper writes
from Campo Seco, as follows :

As regards placer mining here, there has
been little done this winter on account of the
scarcity of water. A¥e have reason to hope,
however, that this state of affairs will be rem-
edied shortly, as a preliminary survey has al-
ready been made for a new ditch to come from
the north side of the Mokelumue river. This
ditch will cross the river by means of a pipe
laid on a wire suspension, and will carry water
almost as high on our hills as there is any
mining done. If this undertaking succeeds,
we can turn out as much gold as any camp of
our population . in this county. AVe have a
good deal of ground left here, which, with
steady water at moderate prices will pay from
three to four dollars per day. The reason this
ground has not been worked heretofore, is that
the Mokelumne Hill ditch company have not
had water to spare, as they have always had
good markets for their water nearer home.

Quartz. — The quartz claims of Messrs.
Syme & Adler are daily improving in appear-
ance ; the rock prospects well, and in a short
time we may expect to see those gentlemen
nave as good a thing as generally falls to the
lot of mortals. The prospects of Messrs.
Spencer, Lonnevig & Co., continue favorable,
although the late rains have set back work a
little on account of their shaft not being cov-
ered, but they are getting ready to resume op-
erations immediately.

The Oampo Seco company have struck, in
their lower level, a large vein of very Sue ore,
which they are getting out so fast that they
hardly know what to do with it. Thi3 claim
is efficiently managed by an estimable gentle-
man, D. L. Morrow, Esq., thau whom few more
gonial or wliole-souled men can be found.

On the Lancha Plana copper claim work is
going on briskly on contract, and every one
feels sanguine that the energetic proprietors of
this mine have a prosperous future before them.
It is their intention to put another engine on
their upper shaft as soon as spring opens, and
if enterprise and energy command success, the
above company are certain o'f reward.

Klamath. — The Klamath News says a mine
which assays $3,000 in gold, and is besides
rich in silver, has been discovered in Billion
township. The exact locality in which the
mine was found " is at present a secret." The
finder wishes to " feather his nest " by further
discoveries, before he opens the door for a
rush of eager " prospectors."

A Chinaman working on Six Mile Creek, a
tributary of Salmon river, picked up, one day
last week, a nugget of pure gold weighing
twenty-five pounds. The lucky rascal immedi-
ately left for the Flowery Empire. It is the
largest piece ever found in the county.

Trinity. — The Journal says that the pros-
pects for a glorious mining season in Trinity
county have not been so good in ten years. At
last accounts the snow was from two to five
feet deep on Trinity, Brown's, Hay Fork, and
Bush Creek mountains, and ten feet, on Scott's
mountain. It is a foot deep in Weaverville
Basin.

Plumas. — The correspondent of the Quincy
Union, from whose letter we have already
largely extracted, communicates further infor-
mation of the mines in this county as follows :

The Bound Valley or Ellis ledge is situated
in Bound Valley, some three miles from the
lower end of Indian Valley. This mine was
located by John W. Ellis & Co., in I860. In
1861 Mr. Ellis leased a portion of his ledge to
Mr. E. W. Junkins & Co., who erected a fine
steam quartz mill on it, and expended large
sums of money in opening , the ledge. The
mine has changed hands several times ; it is
now in the hands of Hon. M. B. Howel,one of
the ablest and most efficient quartz miners in
our county, under whose superior management
it is destined to be very valuable property.

The Crescent mill is situated on the west
side, near the lower end of Indian Valley.
This mine was located by Messrs. John W.
Pulsiler and Jas. A. Blood & Co., in 1862. It
is about three miles southeast of Bound Val-
ley, and is one of the best paying mines in the
State. In the winter of 1862-3, Mr. Wm. A
Bolinger opened the mine and erected a 24-
stamp steam quartz mill upon it. In the sum-
mer of 1865 this company erected another mill;
with a capacity of 32 stamps, which, together
with the old mill, now gives them a capacity of
56 stamps. Their weekly dividends are now
enormous.

The Iudian Valley mill is situated between
the Crescent mills and Greenville ; there is
during the summer and fall months a scarcity
of water to supply this mill, and from this
cause the preseut owners have 'not been able
to realize the large dividends from their mine
that the richness of their rock would warrant
them in expecting. Mr. John IS". Blood is
largely interested in this mine and mill, and is,
we believe, the President ol the company.

The Lone Star mill, situated at Greenville,
was erected by Messrs. Waterworth & Co.,
and is now owned by Messrs. H. C. Bidwell
& Co. It is, beyond doubt, considering the
amount expended in the erection of machinery,
etc., and its limited capacity to crush rock, one
of the best paying mills in this State. This
company works rock taken from the McClellan
ledge, and the amount of their dividends plainly
show the value and richness of their ledge.

Premium mine, lying on the opposite side of
Indian ATalley from the Crescent mills, is sup-
posed to be a continuation of the latter ledge.
It was located by some parties as early as
1862, but lay in an undeveloped state until
within the last year and a half, when it for-
tunately fell into the hands of its present en-
terprising owners. Since March, 1865, we
we have been informed, this company have
expeuded over $20,000 in developing it. A
short time ago the company had 300 tons of
their rock crushed at the Crescent mills, as " a
working test," from which they realized over
$9,000, clearly establishing the richness of
their mine beyond a peradventure. Messrs.
W. A. Bolinger and B.C. Chambers are the
principal owners.

The Pennsylvania company's mine is situated
east from Greenville, adjacent to the McClel-
lan ledge, and is owned by Messrs. Trucks and
Waterworth. It is said to prospect very rich,
and the indications warrant the belief that it is
also extensive. The enterprising owners of
this mine are now erectiug a large quartz mill,
which is nearly completed. The mine was lo-
cated in 1864.

Calahan's ledge was located in 1863, is in
the neighborhood of the Pennsylvania, and is
owned by its original discoverer, Hon. C. W.
Calahan, who has, with untiring patience, un-
aided and alone for nearly three years, contin-
ued to work on this mine, getting it opened

and prospected, and now he has the consola-
tion to kuow that his labor was not in vain ;
for having gotten into his ledge, he finds it
rich and extensive, and that he has now laid
the foundation for a splendid fortune for him-
self.

The Camanche mine is situated near the
Calahan claims, and is owned by Capt. N. C.
Cunningham & Co. This mine is not yet
fairly opened or thoroughly prospected, but
from every indication, its lucky owners have
good reason to believe that it will proVeone of
the richest among the very rich and productive
mines of this locality. This mine was discov-
ered and located in 1865.

The Abbott ledge, situated near GreenvUIe,
was discovered also in 1865, by Squire H. B.
Abbott & Co., and bids fair to be a most val-
uable, mine. There are also the Louisiana,
Golden Gate, Flora Glazier, Kitts, Kettle, and
a great number of other auriferous quartz mines
in the localities above named, many of which
are now being opened, and which may prove as
rich as any yet discovered.

The Bull Frog mine and Quartz mills are
located on the head waters of Bull Frog
Creek, a tributary of Bush Creek, about four
miles from Bound Valley. This mine is likely
to become paying property whenever it will be
worked to advantage, and by experienced
quartz miuers.

In fioe, this section of Plumas county is des-
tined some day, not far hence, to become one
of the very richest quartz miniug localities in
California.

Sierra. — We learn from the Messenger that
the Blasouic Company, at Star Hill, have lately
been taking out big dirt. For five days' drift-
ing, they recently took out one hundred and
ten ounces of dust.

The Union Company, at Uuionville, have
commenced runmug their mill again, with a
prospect of keeping it tramping, their ledge
being opened to the extent of six months' run
on first quality rock, and we may expect to
hear of big runs if ouly one half the truth be
told. The rock is of bluish tint, with fine rich
sulphurets and much large coarse gold.

The Advocate says that a contract for run-
ning a new tunnel for working the Wheeler
ledge, just above town on the North Fork, has
been let to Messrs. Parks & Co., by Mr.
Holmes, general superintendent. Eight dol-
lars per foot is the price paid for completing
the same. The Company intend to erect a
new and commodious mill the coming season,
for working the rock of the Empire claim.

McFarlan and Baldwin, we understand, took
out filteen dollars as the result of one days
labor from their claim, one day last week.
One pan of dirt yielded two dollars and filly
cents. The Empire has been extensively
mined since '50.

Toolpmn-e. — The Democrat states that cer-
tain agents of San Francisco capitalists are
visiting Tuolumue county with the view of
purchasing quartz mines.

The Sonora Herald says that Professors
Blake and Silver have lately been examining
the mines iu Tuolumue county.

Amador. — The Ledger says that a cinnabar
mine has been discovered near "Two Cent
Banch. " A correspondent of the Ledger
writes from Volcano that Mr. J. At. Hanl'ord
has commenced operations on the old aban-
doned Bioneer mine. This miue has been
worked several years and until about three years
since, when the owuers supposed they had
exhausted it ;■ but as now appears, they had
only run off the lead. Mr. Hauford having
examined the matter thoroughly, bought the
mine and has commenced the task of develop-
ing it. This miue always paid well so long as
they had quartz. No doubt is entertained but
what the real lode will be fouod. The once
prevailing idea that silver mines never run
out and that gold mines did, has beeu entirely
exploded. This country, and this county in
particular, has demonstrated the fact to a cer-
tainty that quartz gold mines never run out.
Many deep mines in this county, and some are
to a depth of one thousand feet, demonstrate
the fallacy of quartz gold mines running out ;
and it is universally the case, the deeper down
on the vein the more gold is found in the quartz.
There are places, or spots, in all quartz veins
where the quartz does not appear on the sur-
face. These spots, or places, vary in extent
from a few feet to perhaps a mile ; but it is
certaiu that wherever paying quartz has been
found on or near the surface that the vein at
that particular spot never runs out.

The rock in the Golden Gate mine is very
rich. They have a new 10-st.amp mill just
completed aud running. It is thought by good
judges that they will make the biggest " clean
up" ever made in the couuty. The extensions,
both uortli and south of the Golden Gate lode,
have been located, and the parties are only
waiting favorable weather to prospect them.

Another correspondent from Pine Grove
says that rich discoveries in quartz are daily
being made known in that section of the county.

The Tellurium Company have struck very
rich rock in their main tunnel. They have
been for a longtime running along side the
lead, when about two weeks ago, they ran a-
side drift, and discovered a rich lead about
four feet wide.

Messrs. J. F. Bonahar and J. W. Ballard
have struck a rich quartz lead ; they have a
number of hands at work and the prospects
are said to be. really good. This is called the
best quartz mini «g district in the county.

The miuers of this place have been holding
meetings here for the last mouth, making laws
to govern the Pine Grove Bistrict — a new
Bistrict that has lately seceded from the Vol-
cauo Bistrict.

VIRGINIA CITY AND VICINITY.

The Arirginia Enterprise gives the following
interesting items concerning the number of
men employed in the mines at Gold Hill, and
the amount of ore daily extracted : The Bullion
mine employs at the present time twenty-eight
men in and about the mine. No Ore is being
taken out at this time. The Exchequer mine
employs twenty men ; are extracting no ore
yet. The Alpha mine employs fifty men, and
is taking out seventy-five tons of ore per day.
The Imperial mine employs seventy-five men,
and is taking out 150 tons of ore per day. The
Empire mine employs forty-nine men, and is
taking out sixty-five tons of ore per day. The
Eclipse miue employs twenty-seven men, and
is taking out forty tons of rock daily. The
Consolidated mine employs thirty-eight m"n,
and is taking out ten tons of ore per day. The
Challenge mine employs forty-eight men — tak-
ing out fifty tons pi ore per day. Confidence
mine employs forty-one men, who take out
fifty-five tons in twenty-four hours. -.The Yel-
low Jacket Company, with a force of 180 men,
hoist out 175 tons daily ; but a portion of the
men are employed in the new works, and are
not yet taking out ore. Eleveu men are at
work in the Kentuck mine, taking out about
ten tons per day. Crown Point mine brings
to the surface daily seventy-five tons of ore,
empioying seventy-five men. In addition to
these are several small mines — the Bacon,
Bowers, Burke & Hamilton and others — em-
ploying about seventy-five men. and taking out
some 100 tons of ore daily. Thus the mines
of Gold Hill — leaving out those at work in the
mills —employ in the aggregate 717 meu, ex-
tracting 950 tons of ore daily. At $30 per
ton this amounts to $28,500 per day aud $855,-
000 every mouth.

The Pacific mill, at A7irginia City, owned by
the Alpha Company, will shortly be started up
on ore from the lower level of t lie Company's
mine, where good developments have lately
been made.

The Mariposa mill is beiug renovated and
put in good working order. The capacity of
the mill has been increased from sixteen to
twenty tons per day. New Wheeler pans will
take the place of those used heretofore.

The Bullion mine is at present putting in
another section of pump, which will make a
third lift, and which will pump the water from
a depth of 675 feet.

A piece of quartz about the size of a hen's
egg, which is nearly half gold, has recently
been taken out of the Imperial mine. Gold
Hill, at the depth of 600 teet below the surlace.

REESE BITER.

It appears from the quarterly returns of the
Assessor of Lander county, which includes
Austin and vicinity, that there were 1,276 tons
of rock mined and crushed in that district
during the quarter ending January 1st, 1866.
The several crushings yielded from $32, the
lowest, to $359, the highest yield per ton..
Forty-four companies are reported ; eighteen
of which exceeded a yield of $100 to the ton,
and twelve others that of $75, leaving only
fourteen to fall below $75 to the ton.

The Reveille says that the very rich plum-
biferous ores of AVashington Bistrict are about
to receive the attention they deserve. Ex-
periments, by Senor Alvares having fully
proven, that a smelting process can be profit-
ably adopted, it is the intention of parties
interested to secure the services of some prac-
tical and thoroughly competeut person to put
up the requisite furnaces aud superintend the
management of the same. If such a plan is
carried out, there can be no doubt but that
the movement will give a great impetus to a
certaiu class of mines in that region which
cannot be worked by the wet process generally
in use.

The Ware mill now under the superintend-
ence of J. W. Araruey, has beeu set in opera-
tion, and is 'reiluciug ore Trom the Silver
Chamber mine.

Wht pining and Scientific frew.

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yicihaiiiral.

THE WINANS' " OIGAB BOAT" noth-
djg NEW.

About the time of the breaking out of the
Rebellion, the country was told that the brolh-
ere Winnie, two wealthy gentlemen of Tialti-
more, were about commencing the construc-
tion, in that city, of a steamboat on a novel
principle. It was called, from its peculiar
Bhape, the " cigar boat"— the hull being formed
of a cylinder, or cylinders, running to a point
at each end, much like tho shape of a cigar.
If we are not mistaken, a siik.1I model boat
Detracted Sod placed upon the bay, and
preparations were in u stalo of furwunlm-ss for
instruction of one of largo size. The
rebel proclivities of these brothers, however,
and their attempted open aid of the rebellion,
soon rendered tln-ir absence from the country
essential to the safety of their persons. They
accordingly crossed the ocean and took up
Iheir residence in .London, where they soon re-
sumed the project, and again laid the keel for
another boat, the successful launching of which
cently been announced by tho English
papers, The point sought to be gained by this
new method of construction is speed ; and
there is little doubt bnt that the end will be
accomplished, but at the expense, however,
of capacity, convenience of arrangement and
cost of construction.

A " cigar boat," however, is nothing new.
Tho idea originated with a Col. Burden, of
New York, some thirty five years ago, who
constructed a boat, with the machinery and
upper works placed upon two hollow, cigar-
shaped cylinders, each 300 feet long, with the
greatest diameuter at the center, and measur-
ing about eight feet. The taper of the cylin-
ders was a regular parabolic curve from the
center to a point at each end. The cylinders
were placed parallel to each other, sixteen feet
apart, with a single wheel thirty feet in diame-
ter, working in the center. The engine and
boilers were built under the direction of Rev.
Dr. Knott, of Troy, N. Y. She was built
in New York, and her first trip was made, we
believe, to Troy, just above Albany. During
this trip she accomplished the then unheard of
speed of twenty-one miles an hour, against the
current! This.it should be recollected, was
at a time when the highest authenticated rate
of speed of a steamboat had not exceeded
fourteen miles an hour. We believe she made
one or more trips to Providence, Rhode Island.
What ever became of her, we know not. Our
impression is that, for Borne reason or other,
she was found impracticable, probably for the
reisons already intimated. Her advent, how-
ever, appears to have opened up a new era in
steam navigation, by inducing steamboat men
to pay more attention to speed in the con-
struction of their boats. She was followed
soon after by the ill-fated " Lexington," which
was burned on Long Island Sound in the win-
ter of 1840-11. The Lexington was one of the
first of tho swift class of boats, constructed on
a modification of the old models. Her rate of
speed, if we mistake not, nearly or quite
reached that of Col. Burden's boat ; while her
model being, in the main, a mere elongation of
the." tubs" which had been in use up to that
time, was much more serviceable and conven-
ient than that of the " steam raft," a designa-
tion which was given to Col. Burden's boat by
some of his competitors.

One of the earliest of the improved model
Sound boats, was the " Providence," built
and for many years run under the direction of
the late Peter F. Ewer, of Nantucket. This
boat, after making a few trips, was found not
to answer the expectations of the projectors.
She was therelore hauled upon the " ways,"
sawed in two at the center, lengthened some
forty feet, and provided with a false bow which
projected a cousiderable distance beyond her
original build. When again launched, she was
able to out-distance any of her competitors.
Prom this time out, the tub-shaped boats began
to go out of date: Col. Burden, in endeavor-
ing to carry this principle of lengthening out
the hull to its ne plus ultra, instead ol build-

ing a boat so narrow that she could hardly
stand erect, contrived a pair of boats, by which
he mi relieved from all danger of capsizing.
while he was able to elongate to his heart's
content. Lie probably overshot the mark, and
the Winaus' brothers are repeating the same
blunder; albeit their cH'orls are greatly astou-
ishing the Johnny Bulls over the water.

Col. Burden's experiment was repented
either the same year or the next one subse-
qnenti by u Mr. Saoford, of Presoott Harbor,
Upper Canada. Mr. Sanford endeavored to
introduce some improvements, hoping thereby
to overcome the difficulties encountered by Mr.
Burden. This experiment was on a smaller
scale — his cylinders being only about half the
length of Col. Burden's, while their greatest
diameter was one foot larger, and instead of
brio"/ round, they were slightly flattened ou
the bottom ; the design being to run in very
shallow water, and pass through the rapids be.
tweeu Prescott anil the " Cedars." iler speed
and general behavior, ou trial, did not answer
the expectations of her projectors, who, there-
fore, did not feel justified iu making the haz-
ardoas attempt to pass the " rapids." This
boat, also, appears to havo subsided into ob-
scurity ; at least we have no knowledge
of her, subsequent to her trial trip. We be-
lieve she is the ouly connecting link between
Col. Burden aud the Winans' brothers.

NEW" INVENTIONS.

The Magnesium Licut Made Practical.—
It is stated iu the English papers that a literary
gentleman, who has been for some time a
secretary or amanuensis of Mr. Carlyle, the
newly-elected Rector of the University of Edin-
burgh, has just invented a lamp for burning
magnesium, of a character so simple and ef-
fective that all the mechanicians are astonished.
It is one of those happy ideas that seem in-
spired, and that at the same tiinevmake every-
body wonder they had not thought of them.
The magnesium is reduced to a tine powder,
then mixed with sand, it runs through a tube
as from an hour-glass, and when lighted by n
match, a brilliant and steady flame is produced,
until the reservoir is exhausted. It is said
that all the difficulties of using this light for
streets, public buildings, light-houses, and bo
on, are overcome by this device.

An Instrument for Detecting; Fire-damp
in Minks. — A very ingenious and simple in-
strument has recently been invented for this
purpose by Mr. Ansell.of the English Mint.
Its action depends on the tendency which exists
in gases and vapors to diffuse themselves
through each other, notwithstant'ing the inter-
position of membranes or porous substunces,
etc. It consists of a small brass cylinder, one
inch and a half long, and three-quarters of au
inch internal diameter, and of a piston work-
ing freely within. Under the .piston, and
within the cylinder, is a spring, which, when
pressed by the sinking of the piston into the
cylinder, moves a hand upon a dial on the
outer case — which has a plate of porous earth-
enware at the back.. When this instrument-
is brought into an atmosphere containing coal
gas, the latter passes through the porous plate,
and the air within the case being expended,
the piston is forced into the cyliuder to an
extent which is indicated on the dial. Taken
out of impure air, the effect will be reversed,
and the index will move on the dial in the op-
posite direction, the exact amount of purity
or contamination being indicated. It is clear
that the instrument might easily be made to
set a bell ringing, or give some other notice of
danger from the presence of an explosive at-
mosphere. So far as trials of it have been
made, it seems to work satisfactorily.

A Valuable Invention, Probably.— It is
said that a " Cotton-Picking Machine " has
been invented iu the Atlantic States, which, it
is believed, will eventually prove almost as val-
uable to the cotton interest as the "gin." If
this invention should accomplish all that is
claimed for it, it could not have been made at
a more opportune moment, and we might almost
say the lreedmau's occupation is wholly gone.

A Snip's Fire Alarm. — A curious invention
has been put to practical test on board a Brit-
ish frigate, at Portsmouth, England, which is
designed to give instant notice of fire on ship-
board. It consists of a small galvanic battery
placed in the captain's cabin, with an indicator
dial-plate and alarm-bell, having twenty insula-
ted wires communicated with as many numbered
sections of the ship. Calorimeters are coi>

nected with the extremity of each wire, in its
section, so that as soon as the tempera-
ture of either section reaches a point of dan-
gerous heat, such as would be produced by
liing spontaneous combustion or actual
ignition in the near vicinity, the electric circuit
is completed, an alarm-bell set to ringing vio-
lently in the cabin, while the hand ol the indi-
cator point* to the Dumber on the dial-plate,
corresponding to the section in the ship where
the dangerous heat has been generated. The
existence and proximate locality ol the fire are
thus known at once. The calorimeter consists
of a small metal vessel, some three inches in
length, tliive-luurths filled with mercury. The
outride of the vessel is in contact with one
part of the copper wire of the section, the other
part being suspended through the stopper in
the neck of the vessel, the distance between
the latter part of the copper wire and the mer-
cury being regulated according to the tempera-
ture considered dangerous. Should this latter
event ever occur, the mercury necessarily ex-
pands, and, bringing the end of the wire in
contact, the circuit is completed. A slight
modification of the same arrangement also
gives notice when the water finds its way above
the proper level in the ship's bilge. This ar.
rangemeut is to be placed on board of all
transport ships iu the British navy, and will
probably soon be still more generally intro-
duced.

A Steam-Carriage on Ice. — The Lake Su-
perior Mining Journal describee a new in-
vention by 0. C. Elliott, of the Railroad Com-
pany's Machine Works, at Escanaba, which
consists of a small steam-carriage, designed to
run upon ice. It is an ice-car, built something
after the form of a dummy railroad-car, but
resting upon double sets of bob-sleighs, instead
ol wheels, at each end. In the center of the
car is a wheel something like a cog-wheel,
which runs upon the ice, and propels the car.
It is steered by a properly-constructed wheel
in the rear. The carriage has been designed
as au experiment, and will be tried upon Green
Bay this winter. The carriage is said to weigh
only about 800 pounds.

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More About Titanic Iron.

Since the publication in England, of the
successful experiments with titanic iron, as
noticed by us two weeks ago, a writer in the
London Mining Journal states that the excel-
lent qualities of the Russian, Swedish, and
Norwegian pig-iron, made from magnetic iron
ore iu charcoal blast-furnaces, are derived solely
from the not inconsiderable amount of titanium
which the iron ores from Miask and Nisch-
neitagilsk in Russia, Danemora in Sweden,
and Arendal in Norway, contain a quality
which renders it particularly adapted for the
manufacture of steel and very strong vvrought-
iron. Although not much titanium combines
chemically witb the pig-iron itself, it acts un-
doubtedly as a very powerful purifier in the
blast-furnace, and if used in the proper way,
even with rather inferior ores, it improves the
quality of the iron in a wonderful manner ; far
more so thaD manganese would be able tc do.
The introduction of iron ore which contains
titanium in the mixture of ordinary blast-fur-
naces for the production of finery iron will,
undoubtedly prove a great success. The writer
in the Journal says there is no need to go to
New Zealand for titanic iron ore ; as it exists
in large quantities in the south of Norway, con-
taining nearly double the percentage of titanic
oxide which is found in the New Zealand
sands. It is thought that this ore can be de-
livered in England much cheaper from Norway
than from New Zealand. Is it not a little
remarkable that the attention of iron-masters
has not been directed to this matter at an
earlier day? or has it just been discovered,
even by the Swedes and Russians, that the
superiority of theirs over English iron has
been due to the presence of this well known
mineral in the ore which they employ? We
believe this description of ore has not yet been
discovered, in any considerable quantity , with-
in the limits of the United States — perhaps,
however, because attention has not been par-
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Saturday Morning, Jan. 27, 1866.

A MINING AND AGEICULTTJEAL
COLLEGE.

Among the most important acts of the late
Miners' Convention at Sacramento, was the
good degree of unanimity displayed in favor of
the establishment of an Institute in this State
having for its object the teaching of the sci-
ences bearing upon the two great leading pur-
suits of mining and agriculture. In furtherance
of this project, a series of resolutions were
adopted recommending that the Legislature
proceed at once to the establishment of a
" Mining, Agricultural and Mechanical Col-
lege." The alacrity and unanimity with which
the agriculturists have come forward, and uni-
ted with the mining interest in the furtherance
of this movement, even to the sacrifice of what
may be considered their own more especial
claims upon certain grants and funds, available
for such purposes, cannot fail to elicit from our
mining friends a high appreciation of the gen-
erosity displayed in that act. It is to be hoped
that the movement so nobly inaugurated, may
lead to a Btill closer union of the two interests,
each of which in this State is so peculiarly
dependent upon the other.

At some future time we propose to discuss
the benefit which the agriculturist must derive
from such an institution. It is our present
purpose, however, to speak more particularly
to our mining readers.

The importance of the establishment of
schools on the Pacific Coast for instruction in
mining is now pretty generally admitted, so
much so that it is scarcely necessary that we
should stop, at this time, to discuss that por-
tion of the subject at all ; and we shall chiefly
confine our remarks in the present and perhaps
one or two future numbers, to the character
of the instruction which should be rendered.

In conversation with gentlemen who have
had much experience in European mines and
mining schools, previous to coming to Cali-
fornia, we have been told that even the most
experienced and skillful miners from that con-
tinent need a local education here — they find
it necessary to introduce certain modificatious
into their European practice and education,
which are indispensable to the altered condi-
tion of things hare from what they have been
accustomed to encounter there.

Gentlemen who are sending their sons to
Paris, Freiburg, etc., to obtain a knowledge of
mining engineering and metallurgy, will find
on their return that our varied resources, in-

creased cost of labor and material, peculiar
character of machinery and different habits of
thought, will render nugatory to a great extent,
the application here of the practical portion of
their European education. The theory, of
course, is the same everywhere. The charac-
ter of the machinery employed here is most
essentially different from that employed there
— and in almost every particular is greatly
improved.

Our stamping mills, for instance, are a long
way in advance of the same class of machinery
there. Any person who is acquainted with the
stamps in use in both localities, must admit
this fact. The revolving stamp, unless quite
recently introduced, is unknown there. Almost
every particular with regard to the construction
of the stamp, mode of discharge, etc., has been
improved in California, until our batteries are
now doing nearly or quite double the duty, per
head, of those employed in Europe.

Again, our admirable pan system is entirely
unknown in Europe, the nearest approach
being the Hungarian bowl ; and when we con-
trast the cumbrous German steam engine with
the light and effective engines used in Califor-
nia and Nevada, we must set down our Teu-
tonic friends as full half a century behind us.

Our hoisting machinery, for the depth we
have gone, is decidedly superior to the gen-
erality of that employed in Europe. Our
safety cages are greatly improved over those,
elsewhere employed, in lightness, effectiveness-
and safety. We have heard it stated by com-
petent judges, of foreign birth and education,
too, that some of our best hoisting works, such
as those employed at the Yellow Jacket, Sav-
age, Gould & Curry, etc., are capable of extract-
ing double the amount of ore raised at any
mine on the European continent.

In our efforts at "progress," we may at times
have overstepped the bounds of economy, and
accomplished a large amount of work at consid-
erable unnecessary waste of mineral ; but we
have gained largely in experience.

In the metallurgy of silver, though our experi-
ments were at first attended with heavy losses,
we have now arrived at a point at which we
can learn but little from European schools, that
will be applicable to our local peculiarities and
necessities.

In the assaying branch of metallurgy we are
somewhat at fault — in analytical chemistry, in
particular, we freely yield the palm to European
Professors ; but as practical assayers we claim
a full equality with either our German or Eng-
lish, cousins.

In relation to underground engineering, our
miners are not as thorough as they should be ;
but this deficiency arise more from our na-
tional character of go-ahead-ativeuess — our care
for the present only, at tbe expense of the fu-
ture— than from a lack of knowledge for
thorough work. With respect to subterraneous
surveying, the German miner's dial, a sample
of which may be seen at Sack's, 203 Mont-
gomery street, would indicate that the Frieberg
schools have made but little progress for the
last half century at least. The most indiffer-
ent of our mountain county surveyors would
not use such an instrument.

As we are writing at this time in favor of an
agricultural as well as a mining school, it may
not be out of place here, to allude to the uni-
versally acknowledged fact that our European
friends are most sadly behind Americans in
the practical departments of agriculture. As
a proof of this we need only to point to the
records of our patent office, and call attention
to the conteuts of our agricultural warehouses,
filled with mowing and reaping machines,
threshers, steam ploughs, etc., a class of me
chanical appliances almost unknown in Europe,
where agriculture was carried on for centuries
before America was discovered ; but whose
fields, even to this day, are chiefly supplied
with American machinery.

From the above facts may be adduced the
most unanswerable arguments in favor of the
establishment of an American school, where
young American men may be taught the use
and employment of American machinery, and
where such ideas may be instilled into the
minds of students, as will not have to be tm-

learned before they can put their theories into
practice.

The students of both agriculture and mining
will find a larger and better field for practical
instruction at home, than it will be possible to
reach in Europe. Let us then found, -nourish
and buildup on our own soil, an Institute for
instruction in those sciences, which shall be
adapted to our peculiar local needs, and edu-
cate our young men at home, instead of spend-
ing thousands of dollars abroad, much of it for
that which must be unlearned when they get
into actual practice. We have much' to say
upon this subject, which we shall endeavor to
give, from week to week, so long as the sub-
ject of the establishment of a California Min-
ing and Agricultural College shall be under
discussion before the Legislature.

IMPROVEMENT IN THE PH0T0GEAFHI0
AET.

From the first introduction of the photo-
graphic art to the present time, it has ever
been the constant study of the artist to im-
prove in their efforts to impart a more
life-like aspect to their pictures of the human
face. Much has already been accomplished in
years past ; but we have never seen a greater
advance in this direction, apparently at one
step," than has recently been made by Messrs.
Bradley & Rulofson, as exhibited in some ad-
mirable pictures recently produced by them,
and now on exhibition at their gallery, 429
Montgomery street. All artists have been
painfully cognizant of the fact of the difficulty
of obtaining a good picture of persons who are
not possessed of fair complexions, or who may
possess even the slightest imperfection of
countenance. In the ordinary processes all such
imperfections are unavoidably exaggerated.
By the peculiar action of the rays of light, even
afaithful picture is unattainable, and recourse
is had to artificial coloring and re-touching,
which, in the best hands, is but a bungling imi-
tation of what Messrs. Bradley & Rulofson are,
by their improved process, enabled to accom-
plish by the unaided pencil of light.

So far may this process be carried, that even
nature may be eclipsed, and the wheels of time
rolled back by the steady and guarded action
of the rays of a single day's sun. Under the
skillful direction of these gentlemen, the action
of the rays of light alone is made to wipe out
" spots " and harsh shadows from their pictures,
to remove the wrinkles of age, and give fresh-
ness and beauty to the face and contour,
wherever that has once existed in the original.
M:ch of this may appear impossible, and
would be so to us had we not seen the evi-
dence, and, to a certain extent, learned the
process by which it is accomplished ; which is
nothing more than an ingenious application of
some of the simplest principles of optics. Our
readers are all aware of the superiority of the
stereoscopic picture over the ordinary photo-
graph ; we believe we are giving no clue to
their secret when we say that every one of
Bradley & Eulofson's improved pictures consist
of aseparate stereoscopic representation ofevery
mathematical point on the entire surface of the
picture, blended in one harmonious whole, in
such a manner as to bring out the object with
a beauty of finish, roundness of feature, and
life-like expression, totally unattainable by any
other process known.

Analysis of tub Water of Mono Lake.—
On page 210 of volume 10, we gave a full
description of Mouo Lake, with some account
of the peculiarities of its waters. This de-
scription was furnished us by Mr. J. R. Mur-
phy, now superintendent of the assay office of
the National Bank at Austin, Reese River.
Mr. Murphy has recently furnished the Reese
River Reveille with the following analysis of
this water: Quantitative — Chloride offodium,
5.854; chloride of potassium, 1,581 ; chloride
of calcium, 2.630 ;. chloride of magnesium,
8.206; sulphide of calcium, traces; sulphate
of lime, 0.402 ; sulphate of magnesium, traces ;
solid contents, 17.637 — in every 100 parts.
Qualitative — fonly) for the acids present, show-
ing— Hydrosulphuric acid in abundance ; Car-
bonic acid in abundance ; Boracic, strong
traces ; Phosphoric acid, slight traces; Silicic
acid, slight traces.

THE AMEEI0AN FEEEDMAN'S COM-
MISSION,

It is much to be regretted that any portion
of the California press should be found treat-
ing with levity the efforts in behalf of the
great national philantrophic movement, now
under the directiou of the " American Freed-
man's Commission." With the exception of
the immediate necessities of active campaign-
ing, during our late terrible war, the world has
never presented such a necessitous field for
active and earnest philanthropy as is embraced
in that occupied by this Commission. It is
not a work sought out by officious philanthro-
pists, as a field in which to exhibit their hu-
manitarian efforts ; but it is a great, home
fact, thrust upon the American people by the
" logic of events," and they will richly earn the
scorn and contempt of the world if they ignore
it. Sympathy for the colored race is not, de
facto, its foundation — the bed-rock upon which
action, by those not in sympathy with that
race, may reasonably be founded, is the welfare
and protection of the white race at the South.
Crushed by the fortunes of war, irritated by a
complete revolution in their social condition :
peace has naturally euough found them, as a
people, neither able in purse or disposed in
temper to control the disorganized social ele-
ment by which they are now surrounded. It
would be less than human for the people of the
North to refuse, in such a crisis, to lend a
helping hand in their deep distress ; and the
man who would turn honest, well-directed
effort in such behalf to ridicule, would laugh
at the direst calamity which could befall his
neighbor. No work of such a vast scope can
be carried on without union of effort, and well
arranged machinery. To a great extent the
same men are engaged in this work who have
acquitted themselves with so much credit and
fidelity in the great Sanitary Commission, the
necessity of which has now passed away. So
far as the public are informed, all engaged in
this new work are men of unimpeachable
reputation ; and they should be sustained by
all the aid and encouragement which a gener-
ous and humanity-loving public can bring to
bear.

In this connection, we would call attention
to the announcement that there will be a meet-
ing of the friends and members of the Freed-
nieu's Aid Commission for this coast at Piatt's
Hall, on January 29th, in the evening of that
day, for the purpose of publicly inaugurating
the officers, and ratifying the measures hereto-
fore taken for the organization of the associ-
ation here. Honorable Cornelius Cole, Hon.
A. A. Sargent, Rev. Horatio Stebbins, Rev.
Jesse Peck, Dr J. F. Morse. Gen. John F.
Miller, F. Billings, Esq., and Hon. Thompson
Campbell, will address the meetiug.

The Panama Mail Steamship Co.'s steamer
Sacramento leaves this city on Tuesday next,
to connect at Aspinwall with tbe Company's
splendid new steamer Henry Chauncey for New
York. Passage rates are as follows : First
cabin, outside, and ladies' saloon rooms, $5210 ;
first cabin, inside rooms, $162 25 ; second
cabin, 399 75 ; steerage, S72 50. This Com-
pany have now their own boats running through
to New York, and passengers will hereafter be
relieved from the intolerable impositions so
often practiced upon the other side.

Extensive Land Slide. — The Nevada Ga-
zette is informed that an extensive slide occur-
red near the South Yuba, a few nights since.
A quantity of earth, about a hundred feet in
width and three huudred in length, became
loosened, and slid from near the top of the
hill into the river, carrying down large trees,
etc. The slide crossed the road in one place,
filling it with loose earth, but fortunately not
injuring the grade.

Antimony and its Ores. — We have re-
ceived several inquiries with regard to the
nature of antimony. In answer we would say
that the present price of antimony in Europe is
about $125 per ton. The demand for it, how-
ever, is quite limited, and not sufficient to jus-
tify any advances upon either the metal itself
or its ores for shipment from this State. It has
no price, in quantity, iu this city.

©he pining and £cuntiffc § tm.

57

MINING SHAREHOLDERS' DIRECTORY.

List of Notices of Meetings, Dividends. As-
sessments and Delinquent Sales.

Comprhlrifr the Names of Companies, District or OotUtt)
.1(1. Amiiuntof AMunnant; Pate <-i Meeting, !>«•
Unci urn nl .mJ .-jk-, »nj Amount and Tiroo

Of rajuicut ot DlviileuJs.

COSPILED FOR EVERV ISSDE.

AdvrrtUed In the Mlnlnic und Scientific

iiml other Sua Prunclicu JuurauU*.

HAM AMT OF DAT ADT'O DAT

inn*. IMfcSlUKST. DEUJtQ'T LIST. OF HAUL

Anlmft*, Dur*nj;i>, Mex., *l)c Feb S— Feb 19"

A.-tWain. Nye cr... $1 Jan lS-Feb 8"

Apacho Chief Annual Meeting, Jan 27

Arl.iirl..t, Chihuahua. Hex., $1 Feb J-Feb l»

Atlnm*. Petroleum, $5 Jan II— Jan 25

Alphki srurcy co., Nev.. MO Jan 1ft— Feb 17

BlM badge, Lander co., $1 Feb 3- Feb 19'

Blue i.<-.l '■-, El Dorado co., $1 60 Jan li—i.in 27'

Bullion, fio Um

Banknr lilll, SI Dorado Co., $1.50 Jan IW-Fvu 2

CooaoUdaietl Silver Hill M Co.. Nov., $2 FcblO-Fcb 20-

^•o Feb 8— Feb 22

Capital fcfeoUns >vt> <>

rhlpl.-m.-imi, BoDora, Hex-, IS 'in 27-Kvh7

Ow hi. Nevada eo., Cat, 55 Feb to— Feb 2d

Caledonia, runnel, Gold mil. Not., *2 Dee 2$— Feb 3

Onollai Potoal, Bh roj eo , Nor., $ioo Jan 21— Feb i

Confidence, Storey co,. Nev., $25 Jan 22— Feb 0

llnaloa,Mex.,«l Jan»-Feb 10

Diana. Lauder co., Sev., 510 Jan 20-Feb 6*

Daney, Lyon co., Nev.,51...'. Jan 15— Jan 31

Ire, Alamo*, Mex., $2 Fob2-b\:l) 11

i, II Fobl0-Feb2t

rn, Petroleum, so Feb 7— Feb 23

i ji , Storey DO,, Nov., $2 Ian 17— Feb 1

i:i Tute, Bonora, Hex., *2 Feb 25— Mar io

Frunco Amerktma, Mex., 25c Jan 26— Feb 9

final WeftBTO Tunnel Co., Aurora, Ni'V June 27— Feb 10*

Oeo rFuhlngton, Alpine CO., $1 Juno 27— Feb 13*

Hauscom, Copper, Del Norte eo., 15c Feb 21— Mar 10*

Hornet, Lander co., Nev., $i Jan 20— Feb 6»

Sonest Mliwir, Lander CO.,000 Ian 13— Jan 29"

Hale A Noreros.t, Storey Co., Nev., $25 Jan 15— Jan 29

Joe Lane, Lander eo., 50c .Jan 13— Jun 29'

Jeffrey Oil, OOc Feb 19— Mar 3

Kentucky Copper, Culavcraa co., $1 Jan 20— Feb 7"

Lady Franklin, Alpine co-, 50c Jan 6— Jan26»

La Vlctnlrc, Mariposa co., $2 Jan 3— Jan 22

Lady Bryan, Storey CO., Nev., $1 Feb 5— Feb 16

London Quarts, Wc Feb 20— March 10

Llbcrtsd, Boson, Mex Heeling Feb 5

La Farnandez, Sonora, Mex Sale— Jan 29

Miimulukc Meeting Jan 31

bander CO., $1. 50 Jan 13— Jan 29*

Napoleon, Calaveras co., $7 Jan 23— Feb 3

Nneatra .SiMiora.dc Guadalupe, Durango, $1... Jan 27— Feb 11

Mew Idiia Meeting Feb 8

North American Sale, Feb 10

Nonpareil, $1 Feb 20— Mar 10

North American Tin co Annual Meeting Feb 7

Oxford Beta, Esmeraldaco., Nev., 50c Feb 17— March 3»

Owen's llhor Caimlco., toe Feb 3— Feb 19»

Old Colony, Beose River, $G... Jan 14— Jan 27

Overman, Btorey co., Nov., $19 Feb 9— Feb 2C

Ophlr Adjourned Meeting, Jan 30

lVnin-iiki, S.in Antonio, Lower OaL, $10 Jan 15— Jan 2'*

Rcfugln, Clnliunhua, Mcx.,$2)£ Feb 10— Feb 21

BttpPJlhoe, Sinaloa, Mex., *2 50 Jan 17— Jun 31

Salamauder, Calaveras co., Cal., 20c June. 27— Feb 10*

Santiago, Lyon co., Nev , $1 Jan 22— Feb 10

Sweet Vengeance, Yuba co ,$l Jan 20— Feb C

Sierra. Douglas, co., Nov., $3 Jan 15— Jan 27

Shoshone, Lundurco., Nov., $L Jan 29— Feb 12

Santiago, Lyon CO., Nev., SI Feb 1— Feb 20

Sierra .Nevada Adjourned Meeting, Jan 27

Santa Cruz, Mux Sale— Jan 30

Tuolumne Mountain, 50c Feb 10— Feb 2G

TirituS M co., S3 Levied, Nov 25

Onion Muttole, Ilumholdt co., $5 Jan 19— Feb G»

Wide West, Alpine cu., $3 Feb 3— Feb 21*

fubu. Brown's Valley, S3 Feb 3— Feb 17*

Ynnkee Blade, Reese River, Nev.,$16 .......Jan 13— Jan 29*

Yeosemlte, Humboldt co, Nov., SI. 25 Jan 20— Feb 6*

ASSESSMENT AUD SALE LIST

OP CLAIMS IN

VIRGINIA A\» GOJL» I3HJLIL DISTRICTS.

CORRECTED WEEKLY FROM LATEST DATES
OF THE TERRITORIAL ENTERPRISE.

[Thin list embraces Companies advertised in Virginia City
paper.~, most of which are not incorporated or advertised In
Sou Francisco.

Aanesaraeuts Li-vied,
JVunie of Company. Date of Lev;/.

Alpha Dec 19

Bullion Dec 27

Caledonia Doc 22

Ohollar-Potosl Dec 19

Con lldencc Dec 21

California Consolidated.. Jun 9

Globe Dec 24

McMeans A Williams Dee 19

North C stock Dec 19

Overman Jun 9

Peck Jan 3

Santa Rita Dec 22

Dcllnqueiit Sales.

JV-mic of Company. Dale of Sale.

Ami- i-l ■ in Basin... i Feb IS

Almatlen Feb 9

Bullion Jnn 26

Belcher Feb 15

Belcher, Baldwin & Abei-neihy Fen 15

Coercion .Feb 19

Hiile .t Norcrosa Ian 29

Uhulliir-l'oiosl ' Feb 1

Exchequer I-Vb 1

Jewell Fob 1

Ken tuck Ken 2

North American Jan £0

Am? t per foot

2OOO0

10 00

2 00

100 00

25 00

1 00

1 00

25

25

10 00

100

HeUeansA Williii...

North American

Sides

Utah

Union

Yellow Jacket

.Feb 20
..Feb 10

..Jan 30

..Fob 3

Plarc of Sale.
Virginia.
Virginia.
Virginia.
Virginia.
Virginia.
Virginia.
San Francisco
San Francisco
San Franchco
San Francisco
San Francisco
Viririnfa.
Virginia
Virginia.
■Virginia.
Virginia.
Virginia:.
Gold 11111.

From the Stock Circular of Associated Brokers of the S. F. Stock & Exchange Board.

Sam Francisco, Saturday Morning, January 27th, 186G.

The amount of capital offering for loan purposes shows no abate-
ment, amply supplying the wants of all classes who can furnish the
requisite security. A fair demand prevails in bank circles, and choice
names are passing at l(ajl.*-.i TS' cent, per month, the latter being tho
current rate for the usual discounts made. In the open market nego-
tiations are affected at l}i@2 1j> cent., according to the collateral
offoring.

Receipts of treasure from tho interior and north coast, sinco Satur-
day last, amounted to some §1,100,000, making an aggregate of
83,100,000 thus fur during the current month. The yield of Nevada
this month will compare unfavorably with a corresponding period last
year.

Bullion has met with some inquiry this week, and gold bars have
been taken to account by bankers and others, at 84b@850. Silver
remains unchanged, and bars of average fineness are worth about y.i
^1 cent, premium.

Legal Tenders have continued active, and some $160,000 were dealt
in within a range of 71 J.<@70J£c, closing at about 70 !2'c asked. Consid-
erable sales of National Bank Notes have been made at 70J,.(@70.l-i'c.
The latter are somewhat less desirable than Legal Tender Notes, for
the reason that, although receivod by Government officials in this city,
for taxes, eic., they are invariably refused by many parties for freights
due hero upon shipments of merchandise from the East. Our latest
telegraphic advices from the East quote gold at 139)^ on the 24th inst.

There has been a slight improvement in some mining shares during
the week ; but other stocks evinced less strength yesterday than at the
close of last week. The ore product of a number of prominent claims
continues fully up to the average of the past six months, with, how-
ever, a less flattering net result in bullion. In view of the fact that
current expenses remain the same, if not larger than formerly, it would
seem eminently proper at this time to introduce more economy in the
management of different companies, if it be practicable under exist
ing circumstances. Many stockholders are of the opinion that too
much 13 paid for labor in Nevada, and that the pay rolls of
every company should be materially reduced. Some contend, also
that the services of a number of employees, other than laborers, could
now be dispensed with without the least detriment to the interests of
shareholders. It is thought that money could be saved if less pros-
pecting were done for new bodies of ore, in ground giving no evidence
of the existence of a mineral bearing lode, and that the enormous ex-
penses incident to certain improvements under way, (without knowing
positively that they will ever be used for the purpose intended), is like-
wise injudicious and unnecessary.

G-ould & Curry rose from $810 to $835, then sold at $800, seller 60,
and closes at about $800, seller 30. In drifting south a distance of 200
feet from the second station, in the D street shaft (600 feet from the sur-
face), a connection has been made with the old works, at which latter
point operations can now be resumed without any trouble from water
Receipts of bullion are likely to exceed $150,000 for January, not!
withstanding the company's mill made but half time during the first
fifteen days of the month, and only one small outside mill has been
employed.

Savage has been active, steadily advancing from §630 to $720,
buyer 30, then selling at $695, and changing hands yesterday at $695.
In all some 130 feet were sold at these rates. Recent crush,
ings of ore at Land's and the Pacific mills, yielded respectively $36.75
and $34 per ton. We learn of no material change in this mine.

Crown Point rose from $525 to $610, and closes at $610. Dur.
ing tho week ending January 19th, 435 tous of ore were raised to the
surface, 235 of which came from the lower level. In the west stratum
of the latter the north drift has extended 50 feet, and tho south drift
about 25 feet, showing good ore in both directions. The Birdsalt &
Carpenter, and the Pioneer mills (20 tons capacity per day each), have
been employed, which will enable the company to reduce some 80 tons
per day. The rate to be paid for crushing is $14 per ton.

Yellow Jacket has been dealt in to the extent of 300 feet, receding
from $380 to $360, advancing to 427)^, dropping to $335, rallying to
$355, and closing yesterday at $350. The yield of bullion last week,
we are informed, was some $21,000. Telegraphic dispatches state that
the east wall of the ledge has been penetrated in drifting from the
south shaft in the lower level, disclosing a body of quartz 15 feet wide
and carrying a small quantity of mineral.

Hale & Norcross has been in better favor, and more than 100 feet
were sold, steadily advancing from $312^ to $372}£, dropping to
$362, and closing at $405. A seam of quartz, 3 feet wide, lying
against the east clay wall, has been met with ia the north drift from
tho 700-foot incline.

Ophir has been tolerably well maintained, rising from $320 to $345,
receding to $335, and then selling at $330@325. Receipts of bullion
from the 1st to the 20th instant, amounted to $36,000.

Empire Mill has met with no sales, but was inquired for at $210 per
share ; $240 asked. An average of some 65 tons of ore per day are now
taken from this claim, chiefly from the upper or old works, most of
which is yielding about $35 per ton.

Chollar-Potosi rose from $220 to $234, and sold yesterday at $233J^
@$232. In the Grass Root station workmen have been employed re-
cently in stripping down the west wall, aad taking out the usual quan-
tity of ore. The Bajazette ground is said to present the same appear-
ance, and the stope over Pat's incline is producing about 30 tons of
ore per day. The Chollar mine, between the 3d and 4th stations, is
said to look remarkably well, aud a winze sunk 34 leet on the east side
shows good ore all the way down. The new shaft is timbered to a
depth of 559 feet, and the drift to the ledge is in 157 feet upon that
work, and in the mine 157 men are now employed. During the week
ending January 19, 550 tons of ore were sent to custom mills ; 51}£
tons were sold at $3, and 8% tons at $5.

Alpha has attracted but little attention, and trifling sales were made,
receding from $300 to $240, and closing at $235 bid. Belcher declined
from $210 to $155, and sold at the close at $155.

Imperial rose from $100, seller 60, to $118 per share, declining to
$116>£, and selling yesterday at $U1@1 13.

Bullion fell from §33 to $30, and then sold at $38, assessment delin-
quent. Overman rose from $37 to $42><, dropped to $39, and closed
at $39. Confidence was sold within a range of $40 and $44, closing at
$40 bid.

California Steam Navigation was sold at $62, and closed at $02
asked. North Beach and Mission Railroad was dealt in at $43^,
Firemen's Fund at 122 <„, aud Spring Valley Water company at
$57@57}£.

The aggregate sales of Stocks and Legal Tender Notes since Satur-
day last amounted to $759,926.

San Francisco Stock and Exchange Board.

San Kkancisco, Jan. 27,1866.
Bil. Askod.

United States 7 3 -lOllis $71 $ 72

Gov. Legal Tondcr Notua 70 70>i

St;il.- B Is, 7 tf! ceul 83 86

Sm Fraucisco Hi ^ cunt

S.in Francisco Bimtls, 1855. H '& cent 70

S;m Francisco Bon !s, 1858,6 b! cent 65

Sucntmcuto City Bonds, 6 ^S'ccnt

Sacramento County Bonds, 6 ft ceut 60 65

Marysville Bouds, 10 "(3 ceut 75

Stockton Bonds, 10 ft ceut 60

Yuba Couuty Bouds, 10 ft ceut 75 80

Butte County Bonds, 10 ft ceut 65 SO

California Navigation Co 60 61

State Tolcerajih Stock 25

San Francisco Gas Co 104 105

Sacrameulo Gas C 75

Spring Valley Water Co 6734 58

RAILROADS.

Sacramento Valley Railroad

Omnibus Railroad 44 45

Central Railroad Co 65

Nortb Beach and Alissiou 44 45

MIXING STOCK8.

Opbir .' $ 320 $ 325

Gould&Curry 820 825

Umpire M. &M. Co

Sierra Buttes Lhiarlz Co

Central ;

California

Savage 695 700

Choliar-Po'tosi 232 213

Hale & Norcross 370 375

Wbilo&Murpby

Sierra Nevada 7 8

Daney

Burning Moscow

Lady Bryan

Sacramento & Mercditli

tjurnside

Nortb American

Baltimore American

Yellow Jacket 350 255

Overman 40 41

Cedar Hill 1'unnel

WidoWest 5 8

Crown Point 610 620

Antelope ....

Emoralda 1 5

Mlnti ....

Real del Monte 16

Bullion, G. H 39 40

Buckeye

Dick Sitles ....

Imperial 103 109

Alpha 2o0 -00

San Francisco Jobbing Frices Current.

Flour, extra,?) bbl 7 00 ® 7 25

Do Superfine 6 75 @ 7 00

Corn Meal, ft 100 ft @ 3 50

Wheal .ft 100 ft 2 25 @ 2 35

Oats, choice, ft 100 ft 1 90 @ 2 00

Barley, ft 00 ft 1 10 @ 1 15

Beans, HI 100 ft 3 60 @ 4 60

Potatoes, ft 100 ft 1 10 @ 1 i)5

Hay, ft ton 15 00 (iol9 00

Live Oak "Wood, ft cord 8 00 @10 00

Beet, on loot, ft ft 6® 7

Beef, extra, dressed, ft ft 12JaC@ 16

Sheep, on foot, 1 00 @ 2 00

Hogs, on foot, ft ft 9® 10

Hogs, dressed, IS* ft 13® 14

Groceries, Etc.
Sugar, crushed, tjfift 16® —

Do China 10 ® 12^

Coflco, Costa Rica, ft ft — @ 27

Do Rio 26® —

I'ea, Japan, ft ft 85 ® 1 00

Do Green 70 ® 1 00

Hawaiian Rice, ft lb 10® —

China do 7 @ 8

Coal Oil, ft gal ® 1 40

Caudles, ftft 24® 27

Ranch Butter, ft ft 55® 65

isthmus do 35 @ 42!£

Cheese, Calilornia, ft ft 20® 26

Eggs.ftdoz 45® 60

Lard,, ftft,...

[lam and Bacon, ft ft

Shoulders

Soap— Pale & C. O

Castile

22 ® 23
25 ® —

20 (

10 I

San Francisco Eetail Prices Current.

75®

Butter, California rresh ft ft.

do pickled ft ft

do Oregon

do New York, ft ft....

Checse.ft ft

Honey, ft ft

Kggs.ft doz

I.ard.ft ft

Hams and Bacon, ftft

Cranberries, ft gal

Potatoes, sweet, ft ft

do Irish, ft ft

Tomatoes, ftft

Onions, ft ft

Apples, No. 1, ftft

Pears, table ft ft

Plums, drioj, ft ft

Peaches, dried, ft ft

Grapes, ftft

Oranges, ft doz.

45®
25®

4®

15®
16®

Lemons, ft doz L

Chickens, apiece

5® 15
75® 1 00
005* 1 6C
75«i' 1 00

San Francisco Metal Market.

PRICES FOR INVOICES.

JobJrinf/ priccn rule /mm ten in fifteen per cent, higher than the
fotlfncvir/ '/notation*. )

Iron — Duty: Pig $9 ft ton; Railroad 60c ft 100 fts; Bar
l@lj£c ft ft; sheet, polished. :lc ft Jt, common, 1>^@
life ft ft; Plate lJiC ft ft; Pipe, ljjc ft ft; Galvanized
2«c ft ft.

Scotch and English Pig ft ton 40 @ —

American Pig ft ton 39 ®40

Relined Bar, bad assoilment, ft ft 3 @—

Rellned Bur. good assortment, ft ft 3)£@—

Boiler No. 1 t,. 4 4 @ 5

Plate No. 5 to 9 4^® 6

Sheet No. 10 10 13 4 @—

Sheet No. 14 to -.0 , 5 @—

sheet No. 24 to 27 5)5®—

Coi'i'Kit— Dutv : Sheathing 3,'.:c ft ft, Fig & Bar 2|ae ft ft-

Sbenthing ftft ...' 1.2 @t:4

Sheathing, old 20 (o)80

Sheathing, Yellow 30 @—

Sheathing, Old Yellow 12 @13

Bolls 13 ®16

Composition Nails 30 @o2

Tin Pi.atks.— Diiiv: 2};c ft ft.

Plates, Charcoal, IX ft box 14 ®16

Plates, I C Charcoal 12 @13

Roofing Plates II ® 12

BaucaTin Slabs, ft ft 41 @42>£

Stem..— English Cast Steel, ftft 12J,®16

Quicksilver.— Per ft — @65

For export 55 @—

Zinc— Sheets ftft 9^@10

Leao.— Pig ft ft 7 @ 8

Sheet 10 @12

Pipe 10 @12

Bar 9>;ia:10

Borax— California, ft ft 20 ®23

First Arrival.— The first arrival of goods
at Salt Luke via the Colorado, has been re-
ported—thus giving a practical demonstration
of the feasibility of establishing such a course

of trade.

« ■ ■ .^»— «- »

There are now in existence no less than
fourteen hundred and fifty-seven oil companies,
with a total capital of eight hundred and sixty-
nine million five hundred and ninety-four thou-
sand dollars.

58

Wht pitting m& Mw&ifk §m».

The Gold Hill News says the Gould & Cur-
ry miue employs two hundred and BeveDty
men — of which number there are nine black-
smiths, one principal and three regular en-
gineers, four brakemen, two firemen, and
twenty-three carpenters. The mine produces
three hundred tons per day for reduction, which
is taken from three different places in the
mine. __

Mount Hood Again Burning. — On the 5th
instant, according to the Otegonian, Mount
Hood was again throwing out dense volumes
of Bmoke. A gentleman who witnessed the
eruption early in the morning, states that the
horizon was red with the glare of light from the
volcano about dawn.

Metallurgy.

MOSHEIMER'S CONCENTRATOR

BECEIVED THE FIKST rMHUM

From the ROYAL POLYTECHNIC SOCIETY, in Corn-
wall, and was highly recommended by the Commissioners
as the most Simple and Effective Concentrator for aU kinds
of Ores.

Every Quartz Mill ought to have them, as they not
only save Gold and Silver, but also the Quicksilver ami
Sulphurets, without extra labor. They can be built en-
tirely ot wood at the mine, and will separate more per-
fectly in one operation, than any other Concentrator ill
use. Apply to

J. .1IOSI1 EI MEIS,

23vllqy 423 Washington street.

EUROPEAN

METALLURGICAL WORKS,

AND ■

Practical Mining School,
Bryant Street, Between TUird and Fourth.,

SAN FRANCISCO.

THE Proprietors arc at all times prepared to work or test
Oressent to this establishment — either in large or small
quantities— bv such process as may be found best adapted to
their chemical character, niter a cr* refill analysis has been
made. Test lots of Ore adapted to the smelting process at-
tended to. Sulphuret, pyritous, and the (sp-cafledj "rebel-
lous ores," are having especial attention paid to their suc-
cessful treatment. Assaying in the humid and dry way.
Also, refining by cupellation, done at moderate rates.

PBACTICAL MINEffG SCHOOL.

The proprietors— encouraged by numerous applications
from gentlemen desirous of pursuing the study ot practical
metallurgy— have concluded lo admit parties on reasonable
terms. Having in their Mill all the necessary appli-
ances for crushing, roasting, amalgamating, smelting, re-
fining and assavmg. as al.su :i well extended Laboratory for
the analysis ot' Ores and .Minerals, a good opportunity is
here offered to acquire a sound practical knowledge of the
business. ,'

c>. P. Kimball, J. R. Murphy.

IOvIO

G. KUSTEL,

Metallurgist and Mining Engineer,

Stevenson House, corner Montgomery and California sts.

Ores Analyzed,

Advice given, and Plans Furnished for working of different

Ores. Mines examined and reported upon.

20yilv3m

BOALT «fc STETEFELDT,

Metallurgists and Mining Engineers

AUSTIN, NEVADA.

Western Branch of ADELBERG & RAYMOND, No. 90
Broadway, New York. llvll

Copper, Lead, Oolcl, Silver*,

Nickel and Cobalt Ore.

The above Ores are either purchased or liberal advances
made upon consignments, at the lowest British rates ol in-
terest For particulars apply to

THOMAS price,

Agent for Tonnshend "Wood «fc Co., Swansea,

BJLAJRTIIST &. CO.,

Office, Stevenson Mouse,

Corner California and Montgomery streets (up stairs).

WILL CONTRACT FOR THE

PURCHASE OF COPPER ORES,

Assay ng eight per cent- and upwards of Copper to the

We will make advances upuu Ores of Copper.

San Francisco, Post Oibce Box 1259. 22

WILLIAM JPJEIVItOSIE,

Agent for Messrs. "Vivian <fc Son and lllllwyn «fe

Co., Smelters at Swansea,

Is prepared to buy in any quantity

COPPER, SILVER, GOLD, LEAD

AND OTHER VALUABLE ORES;
Also Lead Bar« Containing Gold and Silver,

aSr" Full value paid ou delivery in IhisCity.-JSff
Address Lock. Box No. 992, F. O., San Francisco. 25vl0

REMOVAL.

MONS. aT~COULON,

Informs his patrons that he has removed his DRAWING

SCHOOL from Fine street to

410 Kearny Street.

Drawing Classes In UioEvtming will take place us usual.

DRAWINGS FUKl'ATF.NTS aiTunikdv and iicatlv dune.

20vU-llu

Professional Cards.

Our Patent Agency.

The Patent Agency of the Mining and Scientific Press
has been signalized with remarkable success during the
past two years. The importance to the Inventive genius of
this coast of a thorough and reliable agency forthesolicita
tlon of Letters Patent from the United States andforeign
Governments cannot be over-rated, and the Proprietors of the
Press, feeling the responsibility which restsupon them, and
the reward which must follow the faithful performance of
their trusts, will take care to afford Inventors every advan-
tage to be secured to them through a competent and re-
sponsible agency upon this coast.

W3£. L. X>TJ3VOAJV,

Stock Broker,

Member of the San Francisco Stock and Exchange Board,

No. 605 Montgomery Street, San Francisco

Mining Shares arid Legal Tender Notes bought and sold
strictly on commission. Liberal cash advances made on
stocks consigned for sale. lvll-bm

S. C. BUGBEE & ©CMV,

ARCHITECTS.

DESIGXS, MACBCIXE DRAWINGS, AND
DBAWDVGS ON WOOD.

7"4r ami 75 3MCo:a.tfforaex'y IBlock

SAN FRANCISCO. 25vl0-3m

FREDERICK MAXSELL.

Mechanical & Architectural draughtsman,

No. 422 California street, corner of Leidsdorff.

JAMES 31. TAYLOR,

Attorney and Counsellor at Law,

COURTtCOMMISSIONER, appointed bv the Fourth District

Court, COMMISSIONER OK HEEDS for Nevada

and Massachusetts,

Court Block, Sail Fiancisco.

Entrances opposite City Hall, Merchant street, and 636

ltvlltf Clay street.

DR. H. AUSTIN,

DENTIST,

lVo. 634 Washington Street,

Between Montgomery and K.earny Streets

[OVER SAN FRANCISCO BATHS]

SAN FRANCISCO. 20vl0-qy

ATJGXJST IKXTIVAST,

Stock Broker,

Member of the
San Francisco Stock and Exclaangc Board,

Buys and Sells Stocks, Bonds; Etc.

Office, No. 540 Washington Street, San Francisco.

2vl0

O. F. DEETKEN,

Mining Engineer and Metallurgist,

Address - - - - - Sua Francisco.

WX-L/LIA^VI I». BLAKE,
MINING ENGINEER,

Will make Surveys and Examinations of Mines, or give
advice regarding their working, the erection of Ma-
chinery, etc-

Office at Union Iron Works, corner of First and Mission
sts., or Lock Bus. 2,017 Fost Office, San Francisco.

llv22qy

TV. O. AKDREWS,
NOTARY I*XJX5I-.IC,

— AND —

Commissioner of Deeds for tlie State ox
Nevada and tlic Territory of Arizona,

"and for the
STATES OF MASSACHUSETTS AND MAINE.
Office, Montgomery Block, 626 Montgomery Street,
10v8-2jn SAN FRANCISCO.

GEORGE 2S. BAKER,

Lithographer & Engraver,

No. 5'i'i Montgomery St., San Francisco.

MINING- STOCK CERTIFICATES LITHOGRAPHED .
IN MOST ARTISTIC STYLE. CALL AND
EXAMINE SPECIMENS.
10v8-tf

SHEEMAN DAT,
Ifcltsiln.*!* Xilng,iiie<erB

No, 51 Montgomery Slock., San Francisco,

Will examine, survey and report upon mines, and cons
and advise concerning investments in mining properly, or

the machinery management and expenditures of mines.
22q*

To Mining Companies.

A GENTLEMAN OF MUCH EXPERIENCE AS A Mix-
ing Superintendent, in. England, Spain, and on the Pa-
cific coast, and one intimately acquainted with every .de-
partment of mining, and with nearly every class uf miner-
al, Is desirous of securing a position as Superintendent of
some mining operation in California or Nevada. The appli-
cant was lor lour years Superintendent of the New Alma-
den Quicksilver Mine, in tliis State. The best of reference
given on application at this office-
San Francisco, Oct. 12, istij .5vlltf

.A. Business Conipliiuent.

Petalttsia, Oct. 4, 1865.
Mkssbs. Dewey & Co.— Gentlenieu : Your note inform-
ing me that my patent for Crushing and Baling Mn chine is
ordered to issue is at liaud. Please accept my th.inks for
the prompt anil business like manner with winch the case
biis bean conducted., and inclosed find twenty dollars fur
balance Government lets Respectfully, rtes

JACOB PKICE.

Trades and Manufactures-

Pacific G-lass "Works

Are now prepared to execute orders for the manufacture of
. All Kinds of Bottles to Order.

Office, No. 621 Clay street, San Francisco. 3vll-3m

JOHN DAKIEL,
(SUCCESSOR TO O. GORl)

M.ABBXiB "WORKS,

No. 408 Pine st bet. Montgomery and Kearny, San Francisco.

Mantels, Monument*-, Tombs, Plnmbers* Slabs,

Etc., On hand and Manufactured to order.
ffiF Goods shipped to all parts of the State. Orders re-
spectfully solicited. 5v8-3m

3VA:TIIAJVIJEJL, OJRA.~ST,

General Furnishing Undertaker,

641 Sacramento St., corner of Webb, San Francisco.
Barstow's Metallic Burial Caskets and Cases.

THEOQOKE KALLE\BEKG,

Maker of Models for Inventors.

MACHINES, MATHEMATICAL, OPTICAL AND PHIL-
OSOPHICAL Instruments. Scales, Weights, etc. Steel
Stamps, Dies ami Die Sinking, Embossing Stamps. Repair-
ing oiniacliinervpnniiptlv attended to.

No. 4IS Market street, San Francisco. n7-tf

JPalnier's Patent

ARTIFICIAL LEG-,

Manufactured in Philadelphia, Penn,
JAJtVIS JEWJETT, AGENT.

629 Washington Street, San Francisco, Cat 10v8-lm

Fasliioiia/fole Boot Maker,

REPAIRING NEATLY DONE, AT SHORT NOTICE.
No. 17 Fourth Street,

Near Market street, San Francisco.
15vl0-lm*

Fire, Hydraulic and Suction Hose

And X-eatlLer Belting.

IMC. m . c o o as: <& ©o:v,

801 Battery Street, San Francisco,

Are now manufacturing as above, Fire, Hydraulic and
Suction Hose, and Leather Belting, of any dimension and
in any quantity Which may be desired. Fire Ilose and
Belling constantly on hand or manufactured to order. Also
Saddles and 'Horse Collars.

The subscribers would respectfully ask purchasers to call
and examine their stock— also testimonials of the efficiency
of their work from sue b as have used their hose both lor fire
and mining purposes. A diploma was awarded to us last
year, bv the Mechanics' Institute, of this city, and a silver
medal this year. 12vll-ly

OIL WELL BORERS.

A CONTRACT WILL BE LET TO A RESPONSIBLE
party to sink an Oil Well, as deep as may be required,
on land beloiiL'ing to the "Eel River Oil Company, " situ-
ated in Humboldt county, Cal. For particulars. Inquire at
the office of the Com pan v. Nu. i:ii'> .Taek-oii <:., up .-lairs.
12vll-lm E. H. WILSON, Secretary

NEW YORK F 11 1 C E 5 .

C. IE. COILXjIiVS,

No. 602 Montgomery street, San Francisco.
EXCLUSIVE AGENT

FOIt THE

AMERICAN

WATCH FACTORY.

A large assortment of these

£, Superior Wa tones,

In Gold and Silver Cases,

Constantly on hand, and sold at Factory
prices. Also,

ENGLISH AND SWISS WATCHES,

Imported directly from he Manufacturers.

The American Company are now making

VERT FINE WATCHES FOR LADIES.

BSp-A large assortment of Gold Chains
and Jewelry. 20vl0-6m

NEW YORK PKICE S.

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H The Monthly Series H

n MINDTCr AND SCIENTIFIC) g

tt PRESS. , tt

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++ Send It to Your Friends.

Jr Issued at the close of EACH Month.

+J PRICE 50 CENTS. ++

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Electrotype Cuts, Engravings, Etc. — Our Job Printing
Office is abundantly supplied with elegant engravings, or-
naments, and other emDcltehjneuts to suit the various
branches of industry in this statu.

By Authority of the State of California,

Having fully Compiled with the Lawov a De-
posit of t$525,OUO Bond* of the State of
California and the United States.

BIGEL0W & BROTHER,

General Insurance Agents.

Fire, Marine, and Life Insurance.

CAPITAL REPRESENTED $15, OOO, 00 U.

California I>eposit5 $535,000.

OFFICES— N. W. corner of Montgomery and
Sacramento streets.

COMPANIES KEPKESMTED:

HOME INSURANCE CO. OF N. Y., Assets 53,700,000

HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE CO., Assets 1,500,000

PHEHIX INSURANCE CO., N. Y., Assets 1,000,000

ARCTIC INSURANCE CO., N. Y., Assets 700 0ft)

WASHINGTON INSURANCE CO., N. Y., Assets... 700,000

NEW YORK ACCIDENTAL INS. CO., Assets 260.000

CONNECTICUT MUTUAL LIFE INS. CO., Assets.. 8,000,000

POLICIES Issued on Freights, Cargoes and Treasure from
and to all parts of the World.

FIRE INSURANCE POLICIES issued on all kinds of In-
surable Property in Country or City.

ACCIDENTAL POLICIES issued on the most favorable
terms, insuring the payment of stated sums in the event of
death, or a fixed Weekly Compensation for Total Disability
for the term ofitwenty-six weeks for any one accident.
These Policies cover all kinds ot Accidents, and are issued
for single trips or for the year.

XiOHHes Payable In Gold Coin of the Valted
States.

We represent Companies

That Have Stood the Test of fears,

And offer as favorable terms as any on the Pacific Coast

SIGELOW <fc BROTHER,
20vlltf General Agents.

Sale

MIIVIING-
For

AT THE

OFFICE OF THE MINING AND SCIENTIFIC PEESS
No. 'SOS Clay Street, corner of Sansome.

Blanks for Mining Cotnpauies, Secretaries, Shareholders
and p timers j always on huud, or printed to order, at our of-
fice.

Among others are those of the following forms:
Shareholder's Proxy.

Know all men by tUuse presents, that I, do

hereuy constitute and appoint my attorney

and agent, for me aud in my name, to vote as my proxy,

at a meeting of the Mining Company, to be

held 186 , according to the number of

votes that I should he entitled to cast were I there person-
ally present.

In witness whereof I have this diy hereunto set my
hand and seal. |Seal]

Dated 186

AssesKDicut Notice.

. Company

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of

Trustees of said Company, held on ihe ..lb day of

186 , an Assessment of per share was levied

upon the Capital Stock of said Company, payable on the

..th day of 186 , in United States gold and silver

coin to the Secretary,

Any stock upon which said Assessment shall remain ur. -

paid on Saturday, the ..th day of ,186 , will bo

advertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment

shall be made before, will be sold on , the ..th day

of ,186 , to pay the delinquent Assessment, to

gether with the costs of advertising and expenses of the
sale. By order of the Board of Trustees.

Secretary.

Office

Notice.— There are delinquent, upon the following descrlb
ed Stock, on account of assessment levied on the ..th day

of 1S0~ the several amounts set opposite the names

of the res. ective shareholders as follows, to wit :

Names. No. Certificate. No. Shares. Amount.

Tbeophiln Thistle 23 14 $140 00

Peler ripe 2 3 30 U0

And in accordance with law and an orderof the Board of

Trustees, made on the . .th day of , 186 , so many

shares of each parcel of said stock as may be necessary, will

be sold at the t

, on the ..thday of 1S6 , at the

hour of la o'clock M. of said day, to pay said delinquent as-
sessment thereon, together with costs of advertising und
expenses of sale.

Secretary.

Office

8&" Our advertisers are furnished with blank Assessment
Sale notices free of charge. Orders i'mni the interior
promptly filled by mail or express, as mav be desired.

By Mail. — The Mining and Scientific Press will be sent
by muil to any part of the civil ized world . In cuse of re-
moval, subscribers have only to inform us of the post-
office address or theft" old aud new location, and the paper
will he sout accordingly.

$ht Pining and JNtntific §ww.

59

A Hakb Book.— An instance of how often
tliu purchase of a fine hook, bMtdea encourag-
ing art and literature, limy prove a pood
pecuniae v inve-tnieut, is given by the price, ut
the present uioment, ot tlio original grand folio
edition of jVuilubon's " Birds of America,"
The work was completed in 1840, wheu baron
Couvier pronounced it " the most magnificent
uiunuuient ever raised by art to nuturat soience."
A few yeare since copies could i>e procured for

li |500 to 1600 : Dow $1,500 i« :i»ked for a

well-bound copy, and it would not be possible
to procure one o! any kind for 81 ,200. As
only 17."i copies were printed, and several ol
them have been lost or destroyed at the Sontb,
the price is certain to advance, and will shortly
rani;'- 2,000.

Mining and Scientific Press
JOB PltLNTLNG OFFICE,

IfOa ."»<>.* Cl;»y ■ licet, cornirr of n;mi«o ,

OEETITIOATES

-ur-
STOC It

— v»u —

IM I UT I NT G

— Axn —
PETROLEUM

Companies

Neatly Printed.

si«K-k CortlHeatca of all kiwis embellished with wood
cms and oloclrotype engravings. We devote Npecinl atten-
tion t-i tin- execution hi" all klixlx of work roquirod by
liming Companies, M ichiDiatn and Manufacturers.

Benicia Colleft-e-

THF. TWENTY-SECOND SESSION HAS JUST OPENED.
Pupil* received ;it any time.

The instruction In divided Info throe parts— The Elemen-
tary course; the English, or Scientific Coursei ana the or*
iiiniir\ College Course.

Pupils generally, and especially those in the Preparatory

Depart in-, linitiil at the In-Uiulton, under the direct

charge of the Touchers

K..r turilit-r mnu mat Ion, send li»r Circular.

SvlMm C. J. PL, ATT, Principal.

SANTA CLARA COLLEG-E, S. J.,

SANTA CL.AKA, CAL.

Conducted by tin* F:lIIht» of the Society ot

The FIFTEENTH ANNUAL SESSION of thlfl College will

commence on

Monday, August 28th, I863w

TEP.ms- Tuition in the Classical ami Scientific Depart-
munt; Boardjngand Lodging; Washing andMBnd-

in.' iit':irIit:li;H wa^bi-d; Sclnxil Sliilitiucrvj Medical

Attendance and Medicine; fuel, light, butlis, etc.,
per session o( leu muiiths S350

Pot further information and catalogues, apply to the
President of the Cullcye, or t.i V.rv. A Ma rase hi, St. Igna-
tius College, Market street. San Francisco.

Hvll REV. \. masnata. s. J„ President.

Machinists and Foundries.

GEOUGE X- PRACY,

MACHINE WORKS,

Nos. 109 and 111 Fremont street, near corner of Mission,

OFFOSITK MKC1IAN10S' MILL,

SAN FRANCISCO.
STEAM EXOIXE, Ft,OVJa AND SAW MII^

And ifti.tft:'. Machinery, Printing PreNHet,

BSJ-Special attention paid to Repairing.-

UNION IRON WORKS,
Sucr-JiiMteixto-.

WILLIAMS, HEILBRON & CO.,

MANUtACTURMlS OP

STEAM ENGINES, BOILEK8,
And all klntlK of Mining Itfnchincry.

Bnnbnr'i Patent Self- Adjusting Steam Plwton

packing, I'oi bow and old Cylinders, manufactured

tu order.

Fi'ont Street, between AT and O streets,

Uvlt Saokamemo Ciit.

JOHN LOCHHEAD'S

STEAM ENGINE WORKS,
lie ale Street* near Allamion Street,

SAN FRANCISCO.

Steam Engines of every description built to order— Mar in
Stationary, or Locomotive.

moisting and Pumping Enfji-ie*,

Portable Engines of all Sizes; Donkey Pumps, Etc

25v9q JOHN LOCUM KA 11, Practical Kilgincurl

THEE PACIFIC IRON WORKS,

First <fc Fremont ©ts., "between IVIissloii &. Howard, ©an Francisco,

The proprietors of the above Works Invite the attention of all parties Interested to their greatly improved and une-
quiiled facilities for manufacturing Steam Engines and Boilers, both Marino and Stationary, of any required size and
pattern, Quartz Mills, Amalgamating, Pumping and Hoisting Machinery of the most approved construction. Flour, Saw,
and Sugar. Mills, Water Wheels, Ac, Ac. Our pattern list is most complete and extensive, embracing the late improve-
ment.- in all classes of machinery adapted to use on this coast. We -would call especial attention to the fact that we have
secured the exclusive right of manufacture for the Paclllc Coast of the celebrated Greene Engine, conceded to be the
most economical and perfect working Engine now iu use Wc are also exclusive manufacturers of the celebrated

Bryan. Buttery, "Vnmey's Amalgamator* and Separators, Byerson's Snpcrheateil Steam Amal-
gamators and Rotary Crushers, Stone .Breakers, tfce. Orders respectfully Solicited.

oor>r>A.xtr> & company.

Yulcau Iron Works Company

[ESTABLISHED 1850.]
First, JYatoma and Fremont Streets.

Steam Engine and Locomotive

Boiler Makers, and Workers in Sheet Iron, Brass and Copper.
Tljcee Works have lately been increased by the addition o

ncwfdiop* uii Fri'iTiniit .Si'ri'ci, liinililin^ ibe m parity of lliu
Original '"-id id i'li n ii nl. 'I'lu-ii- labilities t'nr turning mil ma-
chinery promptlV ami efficiently, arc now unequaled iu t tic
State. Their Bauer Works have also been enlarged corres-
pondingly.

The Company arc prepared to execute orders for all
(•lassos of Machinery and Boiler Work, such as
Mining, SlcaniHliip, and .Steamboat Machinery,
Railroad Machinery, Flouring Mills,

Locomotives, Quartz Mills,

Car Trucks, Sugar Mills.

Car Wheels, Saw Mills,

Housings and Irons; and
manufacturing: Machinery ot* Every Kind.

Sole "MCiXJixiltvctToxers of

HEPBURN A PETERSON'S REDUCING PAN AND AMAL-
GAMATOR
BEATU'S AMALGAMATOR;
HESSE ft MOORE'S IMPROVED HOWELL QUARTZ

CRUSHER:
BAUX k (JUIOD'S AMALGAMATOR AND SEPARATOR;
FAUCHERV'S QUARTZ GRINDER AND WATER WHEEL'
JONVAL'S IMPROVED WATER WHEEL:
LEl'FEL'S AMERICAN DOUBLE TURBINE WATER

WHEELS.
STEVEN'S PISTON PACKING RINGS.

They have alsu a large assortment of Patterns for Pump-
ing and Hoisting Machinery, Gearing, Pulllcs, water ' Mfll
Irons, Hydraulic and Screw Presses; Retorts, Furnaces,
Grate Burs, House Fronts, Ornamental Fence Posts and
Paling, StoVe Ranges, etc., etc.

Quartz Stamper**, Shoes and Blew, of the best
lllard iron. Quarts Screens of HCussia

Iron 1'uuched tu Order. 27

Miners' Foundry

MACHINE WORKS,

First St., between Howard and Folsom Streets,

SAN FRANCISCO.

EVERY description of Iron and Brass Machinery, the
BEST Hli.lMIIST EriiMi.MH'AL, m;i nuhorimvii Ri Hit.-

Steam Engines and Boilers, Flour, Saw and Quartz Mills,

Machinery, Mining Pumps, Amalgamators,

Retorts, Etc., Etc.

Particular attention will bo given to the manufacture of
Machinery In Sections designed for pl;n >■•, m' difficult ac-
cess. Various models of Quartz CrueHtfrs, AmalgaTnators
and Water Wheels— some In operation and on oXhibition.

**u Parries i*^siring to tent lla-ir ores practically, in amall
. uaiitlties, will be alVordcd nmjile r'aeiliiics, ri;i;ii op cost.

All parties desiring accurate and highly finished drawings
and superior Machinery, at must reosonablaVates, are cor-
dialiy invited to call before coulraciing elsewhere.

HOWLAND, ANGEL & KING.

LEWIS COFFEY.

J.S. CISDON

LEWIS COFFEY & UISDON,

Steam Boiler & Sheet Iron "Works.

THE only exclusively Boiler Mating establishment on the
Pacific Const owned and conducted* by Practical Boiler
Makers. Altorders-for KewWork and the repairlug'Of Old
Work, executed a* orders.', ami wurraiileil as to (jiiality.

Old Stand, coruor of Bush and Market streets, opposite
Oriental Hotel, Sun Francisco.

GEO. W. ntESCOTT.

I M. SCOTT.

[JM0N IRON WORKS!

Corner First and Mission streets,

SAX FRANCISCO.

EST^JEB3L,ZS5!HEr> IT* 1849,

HAVING INCREASED OUR FACILITIES IN EVERT
Department, we are now prepared at the shortest
notice and at the most reasonable rates, to furnish all kinds
and description m Machinery, incluillng Steam Engines.
On art/. Mills, Mining Pumps oi all kimis, Hoisiing Gear, Gas
Work, Laundry Machiiifrv, Arehitfctiiral and Urnamentai
Castings, SUgir Mills, Saw ami Flour Mills, Water Wheelsot
all kinds Hydraulic, llav. Rag, Screw and Drop Presses,
Coining Machinery, Pile Drivers, Bark and Malt Mills, and
all kinds of Castings.

Engines.

Marine Engines, Oscillating and Beam; Stern and Side
Wheel Boats, Locomotives, Stationary Engines, Horizontal,
Upright, Oscillating and Beam, from six to fifty inches
diameter. Also, Sroit and Ecknrl's Adjustable Cut-off Regu-
lator— best in us.' ; W. 11. Eckart's Balance Valve for Sta-
tionary Eujiues; Woodward's Patent Steam Pump and Fire
Engine.

Boilers.

Locomotive, Flue, Tubular, Upright, Cylinder and Cornish,
and every variety of Boiler Work. Ail sizes of tubes aud
pipes for pumps.

Amalgamating Machinery.

Wheeler & Randall's Improved Tractory Curve Pan,
Zenas Wheeler's Improved lint bottom pan, Beldin's pan,
Veatch's tubs, Prater's concentrators, Waklee'spans, Beers'
pan, German Bairels, Arastra Gearing, Chile Mills, Set-
tlers of all descriptions, Retorts of all sixes and shapes, for
Silver and Gold, Portable Stamp Mills, Straight Batter-
ies, for wood or iron frames, Dry Crushing Batteries, or
machines with the latest improvements, every variety of
Stamps, Mortars, Cams, Pans and Tubs.

BLAKE'S PATENT QUARTZ CPUSHERS, of all sizes.

Oil Boring Tools and Machinery,

Of the latest and most approved construction, made from
drawings lately made by Prof. Blake at the oil wells in
Pennsylvania.

We have the facilities for working gold and silver quartz
and other oreefto lest their value, by the hundred weight
or ton.

Russia Iron Screens, of all degrees of fineness and of all
qualities of iron.

All work done in the best- manner at the lowest cash

11 21y10 BC. J. BOOTH «fe CO.

JOHN I'. GALLACI1KK.

JOSlil'H WKKD.

GALLAGHER & WEED,

BRASS AND BELL FOUNDRY

And Xjoelt Factory.

ALL KINDS OF BRASS AND COMPOSITION CASTINGS
AND FINISHING DONE WITH NEAT-
NESS AND DISPATCH.

CHURCH AND STEAMBOAT BELLS, OF ALL SIZES,
made to order. Engineers' G"tig.s made and hung In
the best manner. Bank, Vault, Store and Prison Locks;
al*o Brass Padlocks and Shop Locks of various patterns, on
hand and made to order.

iO- i'artieular ailt'iilion given to casting Rudder Braces
and Ship Work iu general.

IJQT All Jobs promptly attended to. Prices moderate. JBir

No. 125 First street, opposite Minna next door to Pacific
Foundry. J2tP

; Removed from Oregon street, between Front and Davis

PORTLAND BOILER WORKS.

JUCOYjVIHAN & AITKBN,

, BOILER MAKERS AND SHEET IRON WORKERS.

N. B.— All kinds of Boiler anil Sheet Iron Work executed
,attbe shortest notice, and mi the most reasonable terms.

Mission street, between Bealc and Fremont streets, Sa
Francisco. qy29-t

PALMER, KNOX & CO.,

Golden State Iron Works,

No.. 10, SI, 2U unci S3 First Street.

SAN FRANCISCO.

XJINCrAOTt'UK HB KINDS OF

MACHINERY,

8TCAM EXOIXES AMI QVAKTZ MILLS
DUNBAR'S IMPROVED

©elf-^dj\istlxiK Piston. Facltlng,

Require* no iprlqgs or sorews; is always ptQam tight;

without axceailvc Mellon, and never

geDsluckor leaky.

WHEELER & RANDALL'S
NEW GKIVBLR A\D AHALOAMATOS,

HEPBURN a PETERSON'S

AUCALGAJUATOK AM) SEPABATOB,

Tyler's Improved "Water 'Wlieel,

Glvlnp the greatest power, at lower cost, than any

Wheel in use. There are over 1,500 running,

giving universal aatJfjAcUon.

KNOX'S A W A LOAMATORS,

WITH PALMER'S PATENT STEAM CHEST,

Superior lor working either Gold or Silver Ores.

Ouniilne White Iron Stump 81iuea und IMoh

Having been engaged for the pastolnlit years In quartz
mining, and being coiivonuuit witn nil the tmprovemonts,
either in Mining or Milling, we are nrcpured to furulah, at
theehortest notice, the most nertcci machinery for rtduc-
iugores, orsaviug eilliergold or silver. Uvl0(|y-tf

FULTON

Fomidry and Ii'on Works.

HINCKLEY & CO.,

MAMUrACTURERS OP

STEA.M: ENGINES,
Quartz, Floixr and Saw IMCllls,

Moore's Grinder and AumlR-:inmtor, Mining*

Pumps, AiualgainntnrK, und ull kindM of

Machinery.

Nos. 45, 47 a.id ID First street, between Market and Mis-
sion street, San Francisco. i-qy

SAIST FRANCISCO

Foundry and Machine Works,

N. JE. Cor. Fremont and MlMnlon atrcetx,

Manufacturers of

Marine and Stationery Engines

Quartz Machinery, Saw, Flour and Sugar Mills, Mining

Pumps, Hoisting Gear, Agricultural implements, etc.

— ALSO—

Wine, Cider, Cotton and Tobacco Prennea

of the latest Improved Patterns.
Brodie'S Improved Patent WIND BLAST SEPARATOR,
for Dry Crushing; Salmon's Patent Amalgamator and
Separator; Wheeler & Randall's New Grinder and
Separator; Bnux A: Guiod's Amalgamator and
Separator; W. W. Tupper's Patent Sectional
Grate Bar; Coal Oil Well Boring Ma-
chinery complete, on hand.

STEAM ENGINES AND BOILERS,

Of all sizes, constantly on hand; Quartz Mill Shoes and

Dies warranted to be made of the best white iron,

MACHIXEKY, OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS,

HETOE, BISSMORE <£s CO.

Novelty Iron Works,

Steam Engine, Boiler and
J>Xaeliiiie Shops.

STEAM ENGINES AND BOILERS, OF ALL KINDS, ON
hand and Made to Order. Qriartz, Saw and Flour Mills,
and nil other kinds of Machinery, made to order, bought,
sold or exchanged.

Reynolds' Variable Cut-Off Saves from 35
to GO per cent, of Fuel.

WINANS' ANTI-INCRUSTATION POWDER for Steam

Boilers, a SURE lt£M£J>Y. Send for a Circular.

DE. T. STEEW.
105, 107 and lOO Fremont si., eor ofMli.'.loa
SAN FRANCISCO 21v9tf(j

JAMES MAOKEN,

COPPERSMITH,

5fo. SS« Fremont St., l»et. IHowarU «Ss Folwom.

All kinds of COPPER work done to order in the beat
manner. Particular attention paid to Steamboat, Sugar
House and Distillery work.

To Printers.

Wc have for sale, at a bargain, a Second-hand Half-Medi-
um (largest size), Buggies' Engine Job-Printing Press, of
most approved pattern. It is in excellent condition, and
warranted to work as good as new. Apply soon, nl the
Office Of the MlHIflU AND SCIKRWriC PBB88, , lSvittf

60

to pitting m& St rtmtifk §*««*.

Deep Mining. — The Eureka mine, of Ama-
dor, which, we believe, has, almost from its
first opening, continued to be the deepest mine
iD California, is now down over 1,000 feet, and
is still found to pay as well as at any point of
lesser depth. We believe the rule holds, thus
far in California, almost without exception, that
after any considerable depth has been attained,
there is no depreciation in profit perceptible —
the increasing yield of the mine making up
fully for the increased expense of working at a
greater depth. This rule holds good, especially
n Grass Valley.

Geology to be Popularized. — It is stated

that Theodore S. Pay, a writer known well to

readers of twenty years ago, and who for nearly

a quarter of a century has resided in Europe, is

engaged upon the preparation of a series of

text-books on geology, which promises to be in

advance of anything hitherto known, and which

will sweep all rivals from the field.
♦— » — ■ »

Farming Prospects. — The Stockton Inde-
pendent says, during no winter, since we became
acquainted with the San Joaquin Valley, have
the prospects of the farmers been more auspi-
cious than they are at present.

The States of Connecticut, Iowa, Wiscon-
sin and Minnesota, have voted against negro
suffrage. The people of Colorado Territory
also made the same expression of sentiment in
their late vote adopting a State Constitution.

Mining Sale. — One-half of the Shanghae
quartz mine, near Yankee Hill, Tuolumne
county, has been sold to a San Francisco party
for $25,000. George Morgan and J. B. Doug-
lass, of Columbia, were among the owners.

< i m* i . >

Montana. — The Territory is without a Legis-
lature, or the power to call one. An Enabling
Act, by Congress, is the only way suggested to
overcome the difficulty.

1852.

1866

OTOt NEW TOKE AGENCY.

Mr. G-bo. M. Newtos ia our authorized agent in New York
City, and will receive advertisements and subscriptions for
the Mikihg and Scientific Pbes3 at regular rates. Sample
copies of our weekly and monthly issues can be procured

TN THE PROBATE COURT OF THE CITY AND COUNTY
X of San Francisco, State of California In the matter of
the Estate of ALVA L. STILES, deceased. Order to show
cause why order of sale of real estate should not be made.

It appearing to the said Court, by the petition heretofore
presented and filed by John M. Stiles, tlic Administrator of
the estate of Alva L. Stiles, deceased, praying for an order
of sale of real estate, that it is necessary to sell the whole, or
some portion of the real, estate of said deceased, to pay the
debts, expenses and charges of administration that have
already accrued, and th« debts, expanses and charges of
administration that will or may accrue during the admin-
istration of said estate.

It is therefore ordered by the said Court, that all persons
interested in the estate of said deceased, appear before the
said Probate Court on WEDNESDAY, the fourteenth day of
February, A. D. 1866, at eleven o'clock In the forenoon of
said day, at the Court Room of said Probate Court, at the
City Hall, In said City and County, then and there to
show cause why an order should not be granted to the said
Administrator to sell so much of the real estate of the said
deceased, as shall be necessary for the purposes above-
mentioned: And thatacopy of this order be published nt
least four successive weeks in the Mining and Scientific
Press, a newspaper printed and published in said City and
County.

M. C. BLAKE, Probate Judge.

Dated January 11th, 1S6C.

Office of the County Clerk of the City and County of San
Francisco— I, Wm. Loewy, County Clerk of the City and
County of San Franci.-ico, State of California, and ex-officio
Clerk of the Probate Court In and for said City and County,
do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct
copy of an order duly made and entered upon the minutes
of said Probate Court.

Witness my hand and the seal of said Probate Court, this
eleventh dav of .January. A. D. 1866.
I IT. S. Int. Rev. Stamp, 5 cts, ( WM. LOEWY, Clerk.
( cancelled. [Seal.l >

By A. J. Jeghers, Deputy Clerk.
Thos. B. Bisnop, Attorney. 2vl2-4w

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF THE CITY AND COUNTY
of ^an Fi'iincisei'i, Slate of Califemia In 'lie matter of
the Estate of SAMUEL L. DENNISON, deceased. Order
to show cause why Order of Sale of Real Estate should not
be made.

It appearing to the said Court, by ilie petition heretofore
presented and filed by t:. E. ftlcNoar and Patrick Scully,
who are creditors ul said Estate of Samuel u. Dennison,
deceased, praying for an order of Sale, of real estate, that it
is necessary to sell the whole, or some portion or the real
estate of said deceased, to pay the debts outstanding si gainst
said deceased, the debts, expenses, and charges of adminis-
tration that have already accrued, ami the debts, expenses,
and charges, ul administration that will or may accrue dur-
ing the administration of said estate.

It is therefore ordered by the said Court, that all persons
interested la the estate of said deceased, appear before
the said Probate Court on WEDNESDAY, the fourteenth
day of February, A. D. 1866, at eleven o'clock in the fore-
noon of said day, at the Court Ri.oni of said Probate Court,
at the City Hall, In said City and County, then and there
to show cause why an order should not be granted to the
said petitioners, authorizing and requiring the Administra-
trix oi said estate to se.ll so much ot the leal estate of the
said deceased, as shall be necessary for the pui poses above-
mentioned: And thatacopy ot this order be published at
least four successive weeks in the Mhili.g and Scientific
Press, a newspaper printed and published in said City and
County, and that a citation issue to Maria J. Dennison, the
Administratrix of said estate, and be served upon her at
least four weeks prior to the time above-mentioned for
said hearing.

M. C. BLAKE, Probate Judge.

Dated January 11th, 1866-

Office of the County Clerk of the City and County of San
Francisco— I. Wm. Loewy, County Clerk of the City and
County of San Francisco, State ot California, and e.\- -officio
Clerk of the Probate Court m and for said Ciiv and County,
do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct
copy of an order duly made and entered upon the minutes
of said Probate Court.

Witness my hand, and the seal of said Probate Court, this
eleventh dav of January, A. D. 1866.
t U. S. Int. Rev. Stamp, 5 cts, ) WM. LOEWY, Clerk.
( cancelled. [Seal.] >

By A. J. Jeghkrs, Deputy Clerk.
PouTEii & Holljday, Attorneys for Petitioners. 2vl2~iw

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New Mining Advertisements.

Continued Mining Advertisements will be found under another head

Great Western Tunnel and Mining Com-
pany— Location of Works : Aurora, Nevada.
Notice. — There are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on the
28th day of December, 1865, the several amounts Bet op-
posite the names of the respective shareholders, as fol-
lows:

Names. No. Certificate. No, Shares. Amount.

Charles Rohrle 327 100 $10 00

Charles Rohrle 324 150 15 00

Cbarles Rohrle 325 150 15 00

Charles Rohrle 326 100 10 00

Cbarles Rowell 223 26 2 60

Charles Rowell 224 25 2 50

Charles Rowell 258 22 2 20

Charles Rowell 291 100 10 00

Cbarles Rowell 292 100 10 00

Charles Rowell 293 40 4 00

Charles Rowell 806 48 4 80

And in accordance with law, and an order of the Board
of Trustees, made on the 28th day of December, 1865, so
many shares of each parcel of said stock as may be
necessary, will be sold at public auction, by OIney & Co.,
at No. 626 Montgomery street, San Francisco, Cal., on Sat-
urday, the 10th day of February, 1866, at the hour of 11
o'clock, A. M. of said day, to pay said delinquent assess-
ment thereon, together with costs of advertising and ex-
penses of sale.

JOS, C. FORD, Secretary.
Office, No. 20 Exchange Building, jan27

Hanscom Copper Mining Company, Low Divide

District, Del Norte county, California.

Notice Is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 25th day of January,
1866, an assessment of fifteen cents per share was levied
upon the capital stock of said Company, payable imme-
diately, in United States gold and silver coin, to the Secre-
tary, W. L. Getchell.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 24th day of February, 1866, will be ad-
vertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold on Saturday, the 10th
day of March, 1866, to pay the delinquent assessment,
together with costs of advertising and expenses of Bale.
By order of the Board of Trustees.

W. L. GETCHELL, Secretary.

Office, No. 19 First street, San Francisco, Cal. jan27

Salamander Gold and Silver Mining Com-
pany, Mill Valley District, Calaveras County, Cal.
Notice. — There are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on tbe 28th
day of December, 1865, the soveral amounts set opposite
the names of the respective shareholders, as follows :

Names. No, Certificates. No. Shares. Amount.

Lawrence Ac'kli, 189 to 192 105 5-19 $2100

H G Bartholemew 102 60 14 00

Mrs C Bartholomew 104 to 109 20 4 00

John Brtmnan 290 105 6-19 21 00

John Callahan 169 80 6 19 16 00

JasCarty 280 100 5 19 20 00

J Dwyer 296 105 5-19 21 00

Ed Dougherty 93 26 5 00

Jus Dowd 259 5 1 00

Tbos Douohue 96 to 101 50 10 0G

MC Farley 235 10 2 00

Mrs Margaret t Gibbons 2S7 20 4 00

Jus Hamilton 1, 3, 5, 7. 8 65 6-19 13 00

XHuher 294 105 21 00

A E Hill 269 10 2 00

Wm Jackson 44 to 68

and 1SS to 256 860 2-19 112 00

John Kabars 260 to 262 25 5 00

Wra Krelchman £05 105 5-19 21 00

B Kenney 151 10 2 00

John Louth 279 96 5 19 19 00

Jus Lirldy 238 25 6 00

Jas Morgan 30, 31, 34, 35, 37

39, 40, 41, 42. 43 70 5-19 14 00

D McColgan 292 60 10 00

T F Muguire 286 30 5-19 6 00

ED Pomroy 225 to ^34 200 1019 40 00

John Perry 271 25 5 00

John J Redmond 283 105 5 19 21 00

E L Rousing 293 106 6 19 21 00

John Rvau 214 25 5 00

R F Rvan 198 to 219 45 9 00

G W Smith 29L 100 10-19 20 00

A Schramm 217 105 5 19 21 00

A P Warren £43 to 288 115 23 00

Aud in accordance with law, and an order of the
Board of' Trustees, made on the 28th day of December,
1866, so many shares of each parcel of said stock as may
be necessary will be sold at public auction, at J. R.
Stewart & Co.'s, No. 417 Battery street, on the 10th day of
February, 1866, at the hour of 11 o'clock A. M. of said
day, to pay said delinquent assessment thereon, together
with costs of advertising and expenses of sale.

F. D. GALLAGHER, Secretary.
Office, No. 35 Metropolitan Block, San Francisco, Cal.
jau27

Agawani Gold and Silver Mining Com-
pany, Union District, Nye County, Nevada.
Notice. — There are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on the 12th
day Of December, 1865, the several amounts set opposite
the names of the respective shareholders, as follows;

Names. No, Certificate. No, Shares. Amount.

G O Altman 10 8 $ 8 00

C C Hays 11 7 7 00

E G Lamb 23 6 6 00

John W Stonner 85 5 6 00

Mills & Evans 38 50 60 00

Mills&Evans 40 10 10 00

Mills & Evans -42 5 6 00

Jerome Leland 69 10 10 00

Frank Barker 60 b 6 00

Geo F Stevens 66 6 5 00

A M Comstoek 82 60 60 00

A M Comstoek 13 26 25 00

And in accordance with law, and an order of the Board
of Trustees, made on the 12th day of December, 1865,
so many shares of each parcel of said stock as may be
necessary, will be sold at public auction, by Messrs. Olney
& Co., at No. 626 Montgomery street, San Francisco, Cal.,
oq the 27th day of January, 1866, at the hour of
12 o'clock 1L of said day, to pay said delinquent assess-
ment thereon, together with co3ts of advertising and ex-
penses of sale.

G. M> BURNHAM, Secretarv.
Office, 436 Jackson street. janl3

Postponement. — The above sale is hereby postponed un-
til February 6th, 1866, at the same hour and place. By
order of the Board of Trustees.

jan20 G. M. BURNHAM, Secretary.

Blue Ledge Gold and Silver Quartz min-
ing Company, Kelsey Mining District, El Dorado Coun-
ty, California.

Notice.— There are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, on accountof assessment levied ou tbe 12th
day of December, 1865, the several amounts set opposite
thenames of the respective shareholders, as follows :

Names. No. Certificate. No. Shares. Amount.

Wm H Alley bal 2003 2 $ 3 00

Wm H Alley bal 2005 2 3 00

L H Allen 2668 10 15 00

L A Bly 1623 5 7 50

Judah Baker, jr S22 10 15 00

Judah Baker, jr 2674 6 7 50

R G Ryxbee 842 10 16 00

R G Byxbee 84S 10 15 00

J_T Boyd_ 872 10 15 00

2625 10 15 00

3043 60 75 00

3044 60 75 00
1688 20 30 00
1700 10 15 00

Warner Back
T L Barker
T L Barker
J C Collins
J C Collins

Mining Notices—Continued.

New Mining Advertisements to be found under another heading.

Animas Silver Mining Company— Location of

Mines: Vcn tanas, Durango, Mexico.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said company, held on the 30th day of December,
1S65, an assessment of forty (40) cents per share was levied
upon the capital stock of said Company, payable imme-
diately, in United States gold and silver coin, to the Secre-
tary, pro tern., Thomas Hill, at his office, No. 622 Montgom
ery street, San Francisco.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 3d day of February, 1866, will be
advertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold ou Monday, the 19th day
of February, 18156, to pay the delinquent assessment, to-
gether with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By
order of tho Board of Trustees.

THOMAS HILL, Secretary Pro tern,

Office, 622 Montgomery street, San Francisco, Cal. de30

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2006

5

Dc Witt Hulso

bal 998

5

7 50

lie Witt Hul«e

hal 1571

6

7 50

De Witt Hulse

bal 1661

2

3 00

Klanrler Heath

1572

10

Elander Hcalh

1813

10

W B Holcombe

3117

60

75 00

Edw Jol lings

578

2

3 00

H Kill.am

1532

10

15 00

Jolin Wr,oker

18.0

15

22 50

I Livingston

1678

50

76 00

I Livingston

17<I8

5

7 60

I Livingston

1812

10

15 00

I Livingston

1816

10

15 00

I Livingston

3056

25

37 60

I Livingston

3106

70

105 00

I Livingston

3109

30

45 00

Robert Mills

1687

10

Margaret J McLeod

1404

1

1 50

John Mart'*nstein

1492

25

37 60

John Marteostein

bal 1J82

2>£

3 75

F A Munroe

1951

20

30 00

F A Munroe

bal 1912

56

39 00

F A Munroe

bal 1920

26

39 00

ES Morrison

3114

60

75 00

John McMahon

3119

70

106 00

Jas Nelson

1552

30

45 00

Jas Nelson

1648

10

15 00

Jas Nelson

1650

20

30 00

Jas Nelson

1652

20

30 00

Mateo Redulla

2540

iy.

3 75

Wra Rice

bal 291 t

2%

8 75

Wm Rice

bal 2916

5

7 60

A Rosen6old

3062

5

7 50

Clias Smith

bal 201S

1

10 50

Chas Smith

bal 2175

7

10 50

Ann T Swain

1682

30

45 00

Anu T Swain

3101

6

7 50

Geo E Sherwood

2667

10

15 00

J F Storer

3118

70

105 00

J F Storer

31110

30

45 00

O B Shaw

1003

2

3 00

Oliver Tavlor

1756

a

7 50

Oliver Taylor

3132

10

15 00

T F Tracy

bal 15S4

5

7 50

Lewis Teese

748

5

7 50

H A Winter

218

5

7 60

Chas L Wiggin

2259

6

7 50

C L Wilson

2427

5

7 50

s H Wrtherbee

bal 13' 9

5

7 50

Ab'ram Warner

2606

10

15 00

Rob t Wilson

bal 1478

11

16 50

And in accordance

with law, and

an order of the Board

ofTrustees, made oe

tho 12th day

of Deconil

cr, 1865, so

many shares of each parcel of sail

stock as

may be nec-

essary, will be sold

by Messrs.

Olney & Co., at No. 626

VIontgomery street,

San Francisco

Cal., on the 27th day

of January, 1*66, at the hour of 12

o'clock M

of said dav,

to pay said delinquent assessment thereon, together with

costs of advertising and expenses n

f sale.

J. M. BUFFINGTON,

Secretarv.

Office, No. 10 Government House, corner Sansome and

Washington streets, San Fraucisco.

janl3

Snnd us Word. — If any subscriber to this journal fitfls
tn receive the same regularly and promptly, they will con-
fer a fiivor by informing us at once.

Mt pining and £ritttt«i* §tm.

Blue Ledge Gold und Wlfer Mining Company,

Lander County. Nevada.

Notice la hereby given, thai at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 2d day of Jan-
uary, 11466. an aaseasment of one dollar ($1) per share
was levied upon the capital slock of said Company, pay-
able Immediately, la United States gold and and silver coin,
to the Secretary.

Anystockupon whlchsaldauessmentshaUremaln unpaid
on Saturday, the 3d day of February. 1866, will be adver-
tised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment xhull
be made before, will be sold on Monday, the 19th day of
February, I960, to pay the delinquent assessment, together
with costs of advertising and expenses of the sole. By
order of the Board of Trustees.

N. 0. FASSETT, Secretary.

Office, 402 Front street, San Francisco. jnn6

Consolidated Hllver 1I11I Mlnlnir C'ompuny»>

Location of Works: Esmeralda District, Nevada.

Notice Is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the fith day of January,
A. l> 1666, an assessment of two dollars (S3) per share was
levUd upon the capital stock of said Company, payablo
Immediately, In United States gold and sliver coin, to the
s.i nury, at the office of the Company, Boom No. ^Gov-
ernment House, San Franclnco, California.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remnln un-
paid on Saturday, the 10th day of February, 1&66, will he
advertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall bo mads before, will ho sold on Wednesday, the 21st day
of February, 1866, to pay the delinquent assessment, togeth-
er with co^ts of advertulng and expenscsof sale. By order
of the Board of Trustees.

Janl3 JOHN J. MACKENZIE, Secretary.

61

Dlanu Gold and Silver Mining Company,

Lauder County, Nevada.

NoncK.— There are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on the
21st day of December, 1665, the several amounts set oppo-
sito tho names of tlio respective shareholders, as follows:

HmUM. No. Certificates, No. Shares. Amount.

AiMi.H II 238 3 $ 30 00

A i. .., II 11 271 46 & 465 00

Aliiiiau, Johu 304 7 70 00

Allrnan, Johu 305 6 60 00

Bradley, II W 289 11 110 00

lJ.iiriiiiin. | (..: 211 4 40 00

Bateman,IC 268 120 12U0 oo

Bi ;.■ in ,ii, k .i 30S 5 60 00

lii, !!■ in. u i, KJ bOO 4% 43 76

Bidlemun, E J il2 9 9U 00

Bidkuluu, K J 320 15 150 00

Cutler, H F 14 21 210 00

Cutler, HP 200 5 50 U0

Cutter, 11 F 243 10 100 00

Gunp,JamM 143 10 loo oo

Crockett, Ueo W H 244 5 50 00

Driukhouso, J A 318 26 250 00

Dawley, J.».s M .*; Co 161 5 50 00

Dnwley, Jaa M jc Co 162 5 60 00

Dawky,JasM4*Co 164 10 100 00

Detrtck, E 255 3 30 00

Francis, D B 34 3 30 00

Francln, KB 62 10 100 00

FraieojC [i 224 20 200 00

Greene, SH 7 12 120 00

Creene.SH 269 13>£ 135 00

Harrington, WC £90 6 60 00

Harrington, W C 291 10 100 00

H irrlngton, W C 292 10 100 00

Hirrln ton, W C 293 10 100 00

U.irrluirtun, W C 294 10 100 00

Hurlnglou, W C 295 10 100 00

Harrington, \VC 296 10 100 00

Harrington, W C 297 10 100 00

Harrington, W C 203 10 100 oo

Harringtou, W C 299 10 100 00

Harrington, WC 300 10 100 00

Hirrlngion, W 0 301 10 100 00

Harrington, W C 302 10 loo 00

Harrington, WO 303 10 100 00

Hardy, J..s H 278 6 50 00

Hastings, John 214 10 100 00

H ..-(in b, Join 242 5 50 00

Hastings, Joun 246 5 50 00

Light, CH 2 flj£ 62 50

I, nler.PC 270 14 140 00

Laaa,cj

115

10

100 00

Uiuvr, Albert

319

20

2U0 00

NfymJin, H J

86

10

100 00

Ni-vmna, H J

105

25

250 00

McOanlel: O

61

2

20 00

0 'Noil, A E

21S

20

200 00

Perky, D W

180

20

200 00

Perley.UW

181

10

100 00

Parley, llff

1S2

10

100 00

P,-rl,-v,IiW

183

8»i

87 60

Perkins, A B

220

8

80 00

I'ridlmm, Wra

223

5

50 00

Sharp, Geo P

52

i

40 00

Turuer, Auna K

35

2

20 00

Wftrror,,0 P

251

' '22

220 00

Williams, J J

142

2

20 00

Wulcli,G W

206

10

100 00

And in accordance with law and an order of the Board
of Trustees, made ou the 21st day of December, 1865, so
many shares of each parcel of said stock as may be
necessary, will bo sold at public auction, at tho office
of the Company, by Jones k Bendixen, on the 6th day of
February, 1866, at tho hour of 1 o'clock P. 11. of said
day, to pay nald delinquent assessment thereon, together
with costs of advertising and expenses of sale.

N. C. FASSETT, Secretary.

Office, 402 Front street, San Francisco, Cal jan20

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The Office of the Mining and Scientific Press has been
removed to tho old printing stand known as Waters Bros. &
Co., southwest corner of Clay and Sansome streets, oppo-
site the Nlantic Hotel (being one block south of our forme
location), where we may now be found, with more commo-
dious apartments and an extensive Joa Printing Office.

u"n KVnnrUm. April 10th. 1865.

» .-.., «»uvm..:ii.s aud Alteration*.— Secretaries are
requested to give notice of postponements, or alterations
which they may desire made In their advertisements at
their earliest convenience. New advertisements should be
sent In as early as possible.

Book Printing should be considered and treated
as one of tho higher branches of the *' Art or Arts," and
its execution entrusted only to experienced and intelligent
workmen. Strict attention will be given to all orders for
Book and Pamphlet Printing entrusted to the Mining and
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hi coast

Oeomr Wu.hlnuiun Gold and Silver Mining

Company, Silver Mountain District, Alpine County, CaL

Assessment No. 9.

Notice Is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trusteeaof said company, held on the 26th day of December,
1n«5, an assessment of one dollar ($1) per share was levied
upon the capital stock of said company, payable immedi-
ately, Id United States gold and silver coin, to the Secre-
tary, at the office of the Company, only.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 37th day of January, lSod, will be ad-
vertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment shall
be made before, will be sold on Tuesday, the 13th day of
February, 18flo\ to pay the delinquent assessment, together
with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By order
of the Board of Trustees.

W. D. ROOT, Secretary.

Postfofehk.vt.— The advertisement of stock delinquent
on the above assessment Is hereby postponed until Satur-
day, "-Vbruarv 3d, 1866, and Iho sale thereof until Tuesday ,
February 30th, 1S66. By order of the Board of Trustees.
W. D. HOOT, Secretary,

Officii, 338 Montgomery street, San Francisco. dc30

Honest Miner Gold and Silver Mining

Company, lender County, Nevada.

NoncK — Tiiero are delinquent upon tho following do-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on the
14th day of December, 1866, tho several amounts set
opposite the uatnes of the respective shareholders, as fol-
lows:

Names. No. Certificates. No. Shares. Amount.

Bertody, Clioa 147 10 $ 5 00

Brooks, C \V, Trustee 214 6 2 60

Cutter, H F 208 70 35 00

Cutter, H F 284 3 1 60

Cutter, HP 303 38 19 00

Cutter, H F 318 7 3 60

Clu-vers, WH 311 2 1 00

Frank, J 312 4>£ 2 25

Urceue, S H 40 7 3 60

Howard, HO 209 10 6 00

Lauder, PC 42 0 3 00

Lyle.TB 133 1 3 50

Reed, J L 313 4 2 00

Tilton, S 3 1S3 10 5 00

I'ptou, M 314 1 60

Wliitlutch, J W 64 6 2 60

Whitlatch, J W 67 6 2 50

Whillutch, J W 68 10 6 00

Whitlatch, J W 69 10 6 CO

Whitlatch, J W 109 6 2 6U

Whitlatch, J W 242 10 5 00

Wendell, Medora 222 1 50

Aud in accordance with law, and an order of tho Board of
Trustees, made on tho 14th day of December, 1865, so many
shares of each parcel of said stock as may be necessary,
will be sold at the office of the Company, by Jones k
Beudixen, auctioneers, on this 29th day of January , 1866,
at tho hour ol 1 o'clock P.M. of said day, to pay said
delinquent assessment thereon, together with costs of
advertising and expenses of sale.

N.C FASSETT, Secretary.

Offico,402 Front street, San Francisco. jan!3

5 00
5 00

Hornet Gold and Silver Mining Company,

Lander County, Nevada.

Notioe.— There are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on the 21st
day of December, 1865, the several amounts set opposite
tho names of the respective shareholders, as follows:

Names. No. Certificates. No, Shares. Amount.

Adillebergor, C F 8 10 $10 00

Addleberger, C F 9 10 10 00

Addloberger,C F 10 10 10 00

Addleberger, CF 14 5 5 00

Austin, BC 93 6 5 00

Baker, Fred 30 10 It) 00

Baker, Fred 32 10 10 00

Buker, Fred 35 5 5 00

Baker, Fred 36 6 5 00

Baker, Fred 37 5 5 00

Ca^en, J D 76 10 10 00

Casen,JD 77 12>£ 12 50

Coddington. Geo W 86 20 20 00

Campbell, M 89 5

Campbell, 11 90 5

Cutter, H F 100 96

Kerlev, JC 38 §0 20 00

Hurley, JO 39 20 20 00

Kerley, JC 43 5 5 00

Massey, J M 66 \%%_ 12 50

Massey, J U 57 20 20 00

Parker, Edwin 68 10 10 00

T..dd,Jos 2 10 10 00

Todd, Jos 3 10 10 00

Todd, Joa 4 10 10 00

Tureman,CW 78 20 20 00

Tureman.CW 79 10 10 00

Turemao, C W 80 10 10 00

Burasey.LW 75 10 10 00

We!lon,E W 49 10 10 00

Weltou.EW 50 10 10 00

Weltoo,EW 51 10 10 00

And in accordance with law and an order of the Board
of Trustees, made on the 21st day of December, 1865, so
many shares of each parcel of said stock as may be neces-
sary, will bo sold at public auction, at the Office of the
Company, by Jones k Bendixen, ou the 6th day of Febru-
ary, 1866, at the hour of 1 o'clock P. M. of said day, to pay
said delinquent ussessment thereop, together with costs of
advertising aud expenses of sale.

N. C. FASSETT, Secretary,

Office, 402 Front street, San Francisco, Cal. jan20

Volume Twelfth,— Tho Mining and Scientific Press,
with its laBt issue, commenced its twelfth volume. Since
Dewey & Co. have " held the ribbons " its gait has been
rapia toward a perfect journal. Its appearance evidences
its prosperity, but doubtless, like some of the rest of us,
it can stand increased encouragement. Let such he given,
and, our word for it, volume thirteen will acknowledge
receipt. — [Golden Era.

MINING- LAWS AND FORMS.

Third Edition revised and enlarged.
Compiled by IX. 15. CONGDON.

THIS Edition contains all the laws of the STATE OF CAL-
IFOItm A and NEVADA TElilUTORl', relative to Mining
Corporations together wjtli the Mining Ordinances of Mex-
co, complete: Digest of Decisions oi the Supreme Court;
iorms etc. 16 mp. flexible cloth, 192 pp. $2.50.

Published oy H H. BANCROFT «fe CO.

•Joe i-.iii. Gold and Silver Mining Compa-
ny, Lander County, Nevada.

Notice. — There aro delinquent upon the following de-
scribed Slock, on account of Assessment levied ou tho
14th day of December, 1866, tho several amounts set
opposite tho names of tho respective shareholders, us
follow* :

Namet, No. Certificate. No. Shares. Amount.

Ayres, WO 162 8 $ 4 00

Aud , B A 159 38 11-16 14 83

Bradley, H W 8 6 2 60

Baker, Fred 105 10 5 oo

Baker, Fred 106 10 6 00

Baker, Fred 107 10 6 00

Gutter, H F 143 6 2 60

Cutter, H F 168 81 40 60

Carroll, Y P no «o 46 00

Carroll,* P 131 20 1316 10 40

Groouo,SH 7 H 4 00

Heath, R W 161 34 17 00

Harrtnglou, WC 153 2 1 00

Perley.UW 86 60 26 00

Stateler, J W 1G4 8 4 00

And in accordance with law, and an order of the Board
of Trustees, mado on tho 14th day or December, 1865, so
many shares of euch parcel of said stock as may he neces-
sary, will be sold at the ofllco of the Company, by Jones k
Bendixen, auctioneers, on tho 29lti day of January, 1860,
at tho hc-ur of 1,"£ o'clock P. if. of suid day, to pay said
delinquent assessment thereon, together with cobIs of
advertising aud expenses of sale.

N. C. FASSETT, Secretary.

Office, 402 Front street, San Francisco, Cal. jan!3

Kentucky Copper Mining Company — Lo-
cation: Mmu. FeUx District, north of Coppcropolis, Cala-
veras County, California.

Notice.— There are delinquent upon tho following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment No. 7, levied on
tho 20th day of December, 1865, tho Beveral amounts set
opposite the namos of the respective shareholders, as fol-
lows:

Names. No. Certificate. No. Shares. Amount.

Daryes, It 47 10 $10 00

Gallagher, Th 188 75 75 00

Lachmann,S 235 25 25 00

Lacbmoun, S 247 25 25 00

McCarter k Oxteby 116 25 25 00

Schuhmacher, R 271 10 10 00

Steinle, E 267 10 10 00

And in accordance with law, and an order of tho Board of
Trustees, made on tho 20th day of December, 1865, so many
shares of euch parcel of said stock as may be necessary,
will be sold at pubMc auction, by Messrs. Cobb k Sinton,
at No. 406 Montgomery street, Sao Francisco, Cal., on
Wednesday, the 7th day of February, 1866, at the hour or
12 o'clock M. of said day, to pay said delinquent assess-
ment thereon, together with costs of advertising and ex-
penses of sale.

J. A. BAUER, Secretary.
Office, 644 Washington street, San Francisco, Cal. j20

Nevada Gold and Silver Mining Company,

Lander County, Nevada.

Notice. — There are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on the
14th day of December, 1865, the several amounts set op-
posile the names of the respective shareholders, as follows :

Names. No. Certificate. No. Shares. Amount.

Bradley, HW ' 71 15 $22 50

Brown, E J 106 15 22 50

Cutter, H [•'

95

210

3 26

Cutter, H F

99

SO

45 00

Cutter, H F

lit)

6

9 OO

Cuevers, W H

19

15

22 50

Dinklespiel, L

107

7

10 50

Francis, D B

108

sa

8 25

Greene, Samuel H

70

19

28 50

Heath. R W

10

22

33 on

Knox, J W

113

13

19 50

Lauder, P C

65

15

22 SO

Lander, Amos C

97

20

30 00

Mills, H A

109

4

6 00

McDaniel, D

6

IK

11 -:5

Murphv, David

110

14 %

2'2 00

Upton, M

111

8

12 00

Waterman , T A

33

25

37 50

Waterman, T A

34

25

37 60

Waterman, T A

35

20

30 On

Waterman. T A

36

10

15 00

Waterman, T A

37

5

7 50

Waterman, T A

38

5

7 50

Waterman, T A

39

5

7 50

Waterman,! A

40

e.%

10 00

Willi tins, J J

69

in

11 25

And in accordance with law and an ordtr of the Board
of Trustees, made on the 14th day of Docember, 1865, so
many shares of each parcel of said stock as may be neces-
sary, will he sold at the office of the Company, by Jones &
Bendixen, Auctioneers, on tho 29th day of January, 1866
at the hour of 1 o'clock P. M. of said day, to pay said deling
quent assessment thereon, together with costs of adver-
tising and expenses of sale.

N. C. FASSETT, Secretary.

Office, 402 Front street, San Francisco. janl3

Important to Cal Ifbrnlnn*.— Many Inventors have
lately had their claims for Patents scriouBly (and in some
cases fntallyulelaved by the unqualitlcation of agents who
have not complied with the (iovcrnment license and revenue
laws, as well as other new and Imperative regulations.
These discrepancies, although arisinc 1 rom the Inexpcrlencs
of honest agents, are nonetheless dangerous to applicants
for patents, whose safest course is to trust their business
with none but active and experienced solicitors. The Mim-
ing and Scientific Prhss Patent Agency has strictly com-
plied with the requisitions of the Department, and properly
filed all necessary papers as Claim Agents.

Oxford Beta Tunnel and Mining Company, £••

mtraldu District and County, State of Nevada.

Notice Is hereby given, thut nt a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 8th day of January,
1S66, an assessment of fifty (M) cents per share was levied
upon the capital stock of Bald Company, payable on the
9th day of January, 1S66, in United States gold and
silver coin, to the Secretary, or to the Superintendent at
the mine.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 17th day of February, 1868, will be ad-
vertised on that day as delinquent, and nnless payment
shall be made before, will bo sold on Saturday, the 3d
day of March, 1660, to pay the delinquent asiessment, to-
gether with costs of advertising and expenses of aale. By
order of tho Board of Trustees.

GEO. H. PECK, Secretary.

Office, corner Broadway and Sansome streets, San Kran-
lsco. jon20

Owen'i Ulver Canul Conipuny, Tulare County*

California.

Notice Is hcrebv given, that at a meeting of tho Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 4tb day of Janu-
ary, 18G6, an assessment of forty (40) cents per share was
levied upon the assessable Block of said Company, payable
on theSlb day of January, 1866, lu United States gold and
silver coin, to tho Secretary.

Anystockupon which said assessment Bhall remain un-
paid on Saturday, tho 3d day of February, 18C6, will bo
advertised on that day na delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold on Monday, tho 19th day
of February, 1866, to pay the delinquent assessment, to-
gether with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By
order of the Board of Trustees.

T. L. BIBBINS, Secretary.

Office, 618 Merchant street, San Francisco, Cal. Jan6

Wide Went Gold and Sliver Mlnlnjr Company.

Location: Sliver Mountain District, Alpine County, Cal.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of tho Board
of Trustees of said Compuny, held on tho 4th day of Jan-
uary, 1866, 'an assessment of three ($3) dollars per share
was levied upon the capital stock of said company, paya-
ble Immediately, In United States gold and silver coin, to
tho Secretary, at his office, 330 Davis street, San Francisco,
or to F. L. Jackson, Superintendent, at the mine.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall romalnunpald
on Satunuy, the 3d day of February, 1866, wlli bo adver-
tised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment shall
be made before, will be sold on Wednesday, the 21st day of
Februury, 1866, to pay the delinquent assessment, together
with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By order
of the Board of Trustees.

JOSEPH GREEN, Secretary.

Office, 330 Davlsstreot, corner of Washington Btreet, San
Francisco. jan6-4w

Yankee Blade Mining Company— Loca-

cation of Works: Reese River Mining District, State of

Nevada.

Notice.— There are delinquent upon tho following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on the
6th day of December, 1865, tho several amounts set oppo-
site the names of the respective shareholders, as follows:

Names. No. Certificate. No. Shares. Amount.

BiiliUvin Gardner, jr

102

S

$ 90 00

Henry Sylvester

108

10

150 00

Mr9 Louisa Baxter

154

4

00 00

J A Jackson

unissued

7

105 00

A Eberhardt

285

5

75 00

United Reese Elver S M Co 221

50

750 00

W Wadswortu

242

10

150 00

And in accordance with law, and an order of the
Board of Trustees, made ou the 6th day of December,
1865, so mauy shares of each parcel of suid stock as may
be necessary, will be sold at public nuotu-n, by Olney k
Co,, at 329 Montgomery street, San Francisco, Cal., being
tne office of the Company, on Monday, the 29th day of
January, 1866, at the hour of 12 o'clock M. of said day,
to paj said delinquent assessment thereon, together with
costs of advertising and expenses of sale.

WM. T. ATWOOD, Secretary.

Office, No. 329 Montgomery street (Stevenson House),
San Francisco, jan20

Yosemite Silver Mining Company, Oro

Fiuo District, Humboldt County, Nevada.

Notice.— There are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on the 21st
day of December, 1865, tho several amounts set oppo-
site the names of tho respective shareholders, as fol-
lows:

Names. No. Certificates. No. Shares, 4monnt.

Robinson, Geo 134 CO $75 00

Hutchius , Fred , 136 20 25 00

And in accordance with law, and an order of tho Board
of Trustees, made on the 21st day of December, 1866, so
many shares of each parcel of suid 6tockas may be neces-
sary, will be sold at public auction, by Jones k Bendixen,
at 402 Front street, on the 6Lh day of February, 1866, at
the hour of \% o'clock P. M. of said day, to pay said de-
linquent assessment thereon, together with costs of ad-
vertising and expenses of sale.

S. 0. PUTNAM, Secretary.

Office, 402 Front street, San Francisco. Jan20

Economy In Advertising.— The Mining and Scifk-
tific Press is the best and most economical mining adver-
tising medium In this city. Our terms are ^ess than ons
half the rates now charged by dally newspapers, and the
mining community are beginning to appreciate our roasona-
ble rates of advertising. The Press contains, proportionally,
a larger amount of mining advertising than any other paper
on the Pacific coast. Its character renders it the propel
Journal for the concentration of mining patronage.

Postponements. — We would again call the
attention of Secretaries to a certain point of
the mining law, too commonly overlooked, viz :
The requirement that all postponements mast
be added previous to the expiration of the
regular publication of assessment or sale
notices.

Xnba Gold and Silver Alining* Company,

Brown's Valley, Yuba Counts*, California.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 1st day of January,
1866, an assessment of three dollars ($3) per share was
levied upon the capital stock of said Company, payable
immediately, in United States gold and sliver coin, to tho
Secretary, at the office of the Company, No. 210 Pino street,
San Francisco, Cal.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
pnid on Saturday, the 3d day of February, 1866, will be
advertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold on Saturday, the 17th
day of February, 186C, to pay the delinquent assessment, to-
gether with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By
order of the Board of Trustees.

P. R. RINGSTROM, Secretary.

Office, 210 Pine street, up stairs, San Francisco.

N. B.— The above assessment is for the payment of bal-
ance due on machinery, and its erection at the mine, jafi

Calendars for 1866.— The Mi.mxg and Scientific
Press Job Printing Office is prepared to execute every

manDer of Counting-house Calendars and advertisements
for various business meu, on short notice and moderate
terms.

62

Wb» pw»g mA Mw&ifk

Curious Phenomena. — The Milton hoisting
works were burned, at Gold Hill one night
last week. After the fire had almost died away,
the attention of a great many persons was at-
tracted to a column of light that shot up from
the ruins and seemed to be about four feet in
diameter and several thousand feet high. After
the building was demolished, the timbers in
the shaft took fire, and the fire in the shaft
. naturally gave a tremendous draft to the at-
mosphere, the Milton works being connected
with the Croesus by adrift — hence the phe-
nomena.

Life is a fading tint and fleeting form. It
is the blue on the grape; the blush on the
rose ; the foam on the wave , the beam on the
cloud ; the smoke on the wind, or arrow in the
air.

Deserved Testimonial..

Grizzly Flat, Oct. 16, 1865.
Messrs. Hungerford & Hendy— Gentlemen: We have run
your Concentrator for several days past, in our 5-stamp
Mill, and, as far as can be ascertained at present, itisa per-
fect success. When running at the rate of from two hun-
dred and ten to two hundred aud twenty-five revolutions
per minute, we have lost neither quicksilver nor sulpburets.
Formerly, when using copperplate rifflesand blankets, we
found that in spite of the utmost precaution, quicksilver
would escape over them all. Wishing you all success, we
remain Your obedient servants.

Oakland Water-Cure.

APRIL 1ST, 1864, WE OPENED A HYGIENIC BOARDING
House and Ladles' Health Institute in Oakland. The
great advantage we have experienced since that time, in
the treatment and cure of all those diseases peculiar to fe-
males, as well as those common to all, over that of San
Francisco, induced us to give up the treatment of gentle-
men in the city. We have accordingly removed our entire
Bathing, Electro-magnetic, aud Gymnastic Apparatus,
which we usi-d especially in the treatment of males, to our
Health Institute across the Bay, and have found, after a
trial of seven months, that gentlemen as well as lady pa-
tients recover, at our Fountain Farm Cure, one-third taster
than in the city of San Francisco. The climate here is the
most even and bracing to he found in the State. The grounds
command a view unsurpassed in the world. The Institu-
tion is furnished with an abundance of pure, soft water,
from numerous springs ; and we now offer to Ministers,
Teachers, Lawyers, Miners, Merchants, Mechanics, Far-
mers, and all other worthy persons, who desire to try the
advantage of the only rational system of medicine, the hos-
pitalities of our Hygienic Home and Cure. Young men
who have become debilitated or lost their health by excess-
ive toil, exposure, or enervating habits, contracted through
ignorance of Physical Laws, may with us find more of the
encouragements they need, and means that will restore
them to health, than elsewhere in Ca ifornia.

We claim for Water-Cure and Hygienic Medication supe-
rior advantages over all systems of drug medication in the
cure of all disorders, whether acute or chronic; thatitis
followed by none of those debilitating diseases, such as
Piles, Chronic Diarrhcea, Torpid Liver, Constipation, ln-
■tense Nervousness, Neuralgia, etc,, nor those terrible Sec-
ondary Diseases, known as Varicose Swelling of the Veins,
Necrosis, or Decaying of the Bones, Ulceration of the
Limbs, Mercurial Rheumatism, Urethal Strictures, etc.,
which we well know result from the iree use of mercury
f.nd other metallic drugs, together with stimulauts and
vegetable poisons given to overcome acute diseases.

The Oakland Water-Cure and Eye Infirmary
is by far the most complete in its facilities for the cure of
all diseases commonly treated in all Eastern Water Cures
of any like establishment on this coast, and the only one in
California conducted according to the Theory and Practice
of the New York Hydropathic College. We use all forms of
Warm and Cold Wet Sheet Packs, the Electro-Chemical
Bath, Steam Baths, Improved Sitz Baths, Douch Baths,
a Patent Spray Bath, and Magic Baths. The last named
was instituted by Dr. Smith with special reference to the
cure of those diseases peculiar to miners, namely: Rheu-
matism, Inflammatory or Chronic, Stiff Joints, Paralysis,
Mercurial, Lead, and Oak Poisonings. It is a sure cure for
Ague and Fever. It aids more than any other Bath we
have yet used in eradicating all kinds of drugs and infec-
tious poisons, and m the cure of all disorders induced by
exposure to dampness and water, foul air, absence of light
ana electricity, retorting metals, the malaria of rivers and
low marshy grounds. Where there was a fair constitution
left, even when drugshad been applied for months and years
without a cure, we have, in the past seven years, treated
successfully the fallowing diseases: Chronic, Inflammatory
and Mercurial Rheumatism ; Paralysis; Lung, Bronchial
and Catarrhal Affections; Diseases of the Heart, Kidneys,
Liver; Dyspepsia, Constipation, Erysipelas, Scrofula, Piles,
Inflammation of the Bowels, Chronic and Acute Diarrhoea,
and all diseases and weaknesses peculiar to male and fe-
males. No physician in California is so favorably situated
to furnish so many home comiorts and hygienic conditions
that are indispensable to the speedy recovery of nervous
and chronic invalids. We have the only truly healthful
boarding place in the State for men, women and children,
with plenty of saddle aud carriage horses for the use of pa-
tients aud boarders.

To that class of Diseases and Weaknesses peculiar to fe-
males, and the medication that Hydiopathic or Hygienic
physicians employ in their cure, do we invite the special
attention of patients and their friends. The ease and rap-
idity with which females suffering from general or special
debility, recover in the bracing climate of the Bay, under
Hygienic Medication, together with the universal success
that has attended the treatment of females at Dr. Smith's
Institutions, (both in Sacramento and San Francisco) has
induced us to make this class of human afflictions a spec-
iality of our Institution. We have treated (mostly in the
cure), over 3U0 females, several of whom had been "bed-
ridden" lor months and years, and all have been decidedly
benefited, and with but few exceptions, returned to their
homes in from two to six weeks, so far recovered asno long-
er to need a physician. We have never yet learned of a
single instance of a relapse into their furraer condition.

There Is not one female invalid in twenty that has been
suffering from nervous debility or diseases peculiar to her
sex, that cannot be permanently cured by spending from
four to six weeks at our Cure, and at the mere cost of $100.
This statement we make in confidence, from an experience
of the last seven years. From the many who have been
treated at our Cure, we have yet to learn of a single regret
from husband or wife of the time or means they have ex-
pended in Hygienic Medication.

New York, Aug. 1, 1858.
To nil whom it may concern;

This certifies, that Dr. Barlow J. Smith is a graduate of
the New York Hygieo-Therapeutic College, which College
has a regular Charter from the Legislature of the State of
New York, and is authorized to crant Diplomas, conferring
on its students all and the same privileges and immunities
in relation to the practice of the Healing Art, that are con-
ferred by the Diplomas of any Allopathic or other Medical
College in the country.

Dr. Smith has also devoted much attention to Phrenolo-
Ky, especially m us connection with Physiology and Path-
ology, a portion oJ the time under the instruction of Fowler
&. Wells, of this city, and has labored successfully as a
teacher and lecturer on these subjects.

R. T. TRALL,
Principal New York Hygieo-Therapeutic College.

To at! idiom it may concern:

I have known Dr Barlow J. Smith, both in our office as

a Student, and a practical Phrenologist in the country, and

from what I know of him I can cheerfully recuuimend him

san honest, faithful delineator of character, and as Such

can cheerfully recommend hini to the public.

For the good of Science.

L. N. FOWLER, 3U8Broadway, N. Y.

Dr. Smith spends a part of each day In San Francisco, at-
tending to family practice and to Phrenological and Physi-
ological examinations at his office, Room 13 Armory Hall,
up stairs, corner Montgomery and Sacramento streets.
Office hours from 11 A. M. to 2 P. M. Circulars sent on ap-
plication. Address,

£A£LOWJ. SMITH, M\ B.,

20vlltf San Francisco, Box 473.

THE EXCELSIOR

mmn im timmmm*

In toe engraving herewith, presented, A represents the Rim ot^the
Pan j B, Muller j C, Legs ; X>, Cross-Frame ; E, Gearing" j F, Screw ;
G, Lever j H, Dash-Boards ; I, Key ; a, Dies ; c, Shoes, and o,
Openings,

The relative grinding capacities of "The Excelsior" Grinder
and Amalgamator, of the Plat Bottomed Pan, and of the Conical
Pan when properly constructed, are respectively 177J 98 and 110.

That is, the respective mullers T)eing of the same diameter,
same weight, same hardness, and running at the same velocity
"The Excelsior Grinder and Amalgamator" will reduce one hun-
dred and seventy-seven tons of ore, the Plat Bottomed Pan ninety-
eight tons, and the Conical Pan one hundred and ten tons to the
same degree of fineness in the same time.

The wear to the Shoes and Dies at their grinding surfaces in the
Excelsior Grinder and Amalgamator, is perfectly uniform, thus
securing evenness of reduction to the pulp, as well as steadiness
of motion to the muller. Uniform wear of the grinding plates
has been attained in no other than that of the Tractory form — nor
can it be.

Another property of excellence in this machine is that the metal
or substance to be amalgamated passes- direct .from the grinding
surfaces into the quicksilver; thus excluding the possibility of its
becoming coated with any foreign substances, after having been
burnished. It is truthfully said "that the Tractory-formed Pan
as a Grinder has no equal, and as an Amalgamator no superior/'

As a whole, it is far superior to any other pan in use.

MANUFACTURED AT THE

Union Iron Works and Golden State Iron "Works,

WHEELER & RANDALL, Inventors.

The undersigned having had several years of experience in practical
quartz mining operations, will ever take great pleasure in furnishing
parties interested in mining and machinery any desired information
which they may possess.

WEHEIELEB. & KANB1LL.
San Francisco, June 13, 1805-

LXOIt HOUSE,

Corner of Montgomery and Sntter streets,

SAX PKAKCISCO.

S. ALSTROM AND G-. S. JOHNSON, Frop'rs.

This elegant and commodious Hotel is situated on the
principal promenade street of San Francisco. The Lick
House i9 finished and furnished with a degree of beauty
and excellence unsurpassed, combining .ill the modern an
plications and arrangements of a FIRST CLASS HOTEL,
thus offering superior inducements to the Wavering public.
The proprietors assure their patrons that the Lick House
shall not be excelled in any of its a pn ointments, or in polite
attendance or attention tc nil the comforts of its guests.

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Fall and Winter, 1865,

"Will be introduced Aug. 2«, at

MEUSSDOKFFEE'S

HAT MANUFACTORIES,

Jfos. G35 «fe G37 Commercial St., San Francisco,
So. 125 Jf St., bet. Fourth «fc Fifth, Sacramento.
Corner B and Second Streets, SIarysvllle.l2vll

WE ARE NOW OFFERING-
OXJK, IMMENSE! STOCK

Fine Custom Made Clothing

AND

Gents' Furnishing Goods •

AT PRICES THAT DEFT COMPETITION.
Onr Stock of Clothlna Consists of

AJLtJL. THE LATEST STYLES

BOTH OF MATERIAL AND FINISH.

A Large Assortment of
Trunks, "Valises, Carpet Sagrs, Blankets, Etc.,

AT EXTREMELY LOW PRICES.

J. H. MEAD & CO.,

8vl0 Cor. of Washington and Sansome streets.

VALUABLE

PATENT EIGHT
FOB s^lle:.

The patent right for the United States of a valuable in
ventlon can be secured at a bargain by applying at this
office. The article is one of general application through-
ut civilization.

BEWET «fe CO., Publishers.

RUGGLES' PRINTING PRESS

For Sale or Exekaug

The Proprietors of the Mining .and Scientific Press have
on hand a Half-Medium Ruggles Engioe Job-Press, in con-
dition good as new, which will be sold cheap, or exchanged
for a good Hand-Press of medium or large size.

BEWET <fe CO., Job Printers,

Office, 505 Clay street.

^ATST FRANCISCO

CORDAGE BIA1TJTACT0RT.

CONSTANTLY ON HAND,

A. Large and Complete Assortment

MANILA COBBAGE,

FOR MINING PURPOSES.
ALSO

"WHALE LINE, BALE ROPE, ETC.,
Manufactured from Pure Manila Hemp.

Hoisting Ropes for Deep Shafts,

ALSO

Xjin.es for Perry Boats,

manufactured to Order.

Office at TTDMJJSS <fc CO.'S,

Nos. 611 and 013 Frontstreet
Manufactory at the Potro 14vl0

JOHN TAYLOR & CO,,

IMPORTERS AND DEALERS OF

ASSATERS' MATERIALS,

Druggists' & Chemists' Glassware,

Fliotograplile Stock, Etc.
513 and 514 Washington Street,

SAN FRANCISCO.

WE are receiving dircet from MESSRS. LADD & OERT
LING (London) and BEEKER tt SONS (Antwerp, Bel-
glum) their superior

ASSAY AND BTJLLION BALANCES,

And from France and Germnnv, as well as th6 Eastern
States, FURNACES, CRUCIBLES, MUFFLES. BLOW-PIPE
CASES, GOLD SCALES, CHEMICAL GLASSWARE, and
eVery article required for ASSAY OFFICES, LABORATO-
RIES^ etc. We have given this branch of our business par-
ticular attention, to select such articles as arc necessary
in the development of the mineral wealth oi' this coast.

A Pull Assnrtnient nf DR L'GCISTS' CI.ASSWAKE ;iml
DRUGGISTS' SUNDRIES, ACIDS and CHEMICALS, con-
stantlv on hand.

San Francisco , March 6, 1865. llvlO-tf

CHARLES BERNARD,

MANUFACTURER AND DEALER IN

family Chartres Coffee,

AND SPICES OF ALL KINDS,
No. 707 Sansome street, cor. Gold, bet, Jackson A Pacific.

First; Preininm jV^varciecl

BY THE MECHANICS' INSTITUTE,
FOR BEST COFFEE AND SPICES,

The proprietor having introddced steam power in his
Manufactory, has now Increased facilities to supply the
trade and the public in general. AH articles from his es-
tablishment are guaranteed to be pure and unudulterated.
The public are respectfully invited to call and convince
themselves. Country orders promptly attended to.

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OIL WELL XSOIiliLVGr.

JT. SEVENOAKS,

Contractor

For Well Boring and Erecting all kinds of Ma-
chinery connected therewith. \i

Having had extensive experience in borinp for oil In
Pennsylvania, Canada and elsewhere, I feel eonlident of
being- Hble to give enure satisfaction. Persons desirous of
making contracts as above, or wishing iniurmation with
regard to oil indications, etc., will please address me at the
office of the "Mining and Seieiitilie fress," Sou -Francises,
or to my personal address, Box lz29 San Francisco. 2vll

MIWING PROPERTIES.

PARTIES WISHING MINING PROPERTIES CAN BE
accommodated by applying to the Pacific Mineral Co.,
43± California Street, next door e»st of tile Pacific Insur-
ance uilice, up stairs. W. F. BRYANT, Agent.

N. B.— Parties forwarding Mining interests fur disposal,
are reminded that it is important to state such facts only as
canbclully subsiantiaied, upon a careful examination of
said properties, thereby greatly enhancing the chances of
success, and avoiding the useless loss of time and trouble.

lvI2

Engraved to Okdek. — Persons who desire to illustrate
their individual establishments or bnsiucss, should give
us their orders for Engraving and Printing, and we will
guarantee good work and reasonable prices.

DEWEY & CO.,
Patent Agents, Publishers and Job Printers, C05 Clay st '

©to pining and £rfcntifit f xw.

63

The Sacramento #r« says that there are in
the State ninety millions of acres adapted to
agriculture, of which over m millions are under
fence. During the year 1865, twelve millions
bushels of wheat were produced, eighteen mil-
lions of barley! two million gallons of wine
from thirty milliona of vines. There were in
the .State two millions of sheep, from which
the wool-clip was ten millions of pounds.

TiiKRKare in Sun Francisco fifty-two military
compaaiafl. Forty-two companies are organ-
ized into regiments and buttalious, the other
ten companies being anafetaobed.

run. \ ]ii.i,i*n! \ aoexct,
Partle* whblnn io ■ubeerlbe or advertise In the Kijfu|a

- iinr I'kksscsd tii' accommodated \>y culllhtl Ul>i»u

t, Mr.Toaau BAjultov, al the Assembly Build-

Ing. KM tooth Tenth Street, PbJlwlelptlU, Pa., «huro Biiinp

,.nr [niiih'iii'iii. i.iii U'A i> ^ in' found.

Travcllntc Agent*

Mi Robkht tunnou i* now on a canvaMlhg tour for

the Paaaj ttuBoagn Butte. Ooluii, Teh una, Btuuftrh and Bit-

klyou counties, mul we Moomnuud him to the fnvuruble
cuiuiderallon of our l rlurmn.

HAlk VOLI'MIX.

Buck flic* of th«> Minimi UD3 SOflMTtnO I'lir.vs, from Jfln-

n.irv 1st, WW, i" ilio preaent time, will be furnished Hi s:j

pur volume ni ,|.v mouth*, bOUnu In cloth, S5

J.B. Com, Bl ■■ — Hokee private sales of

Property sad Ba Ini al every description, iu the

clt| and ihrougtioal ibe State ; procures partners wltb
large and BmaJI amounts of money; negotiates sales o
imiiiug property , and does u General Agency Business.
Patronage solicited by noli, express, or by personal ap>
nt tin- mike, 40^ lloutgomery Street, San Fran-
cisco, California. 2JvHU'

Just and True Economy

The Proprletorsoflhe Mihino and Scik.htific Press would
cull tiir especial attention of Mining Skchetariks, Tbustkk

u»d SaABBHOLDBS, t<i a Itaw substantial rcusons for the pub-
lication of Minim; Notifies In their journal— thcllrstand only
Important newspaper of its class published upou this coast.

1st Tbe Passa'enjoyd a largeand permanent subscription
lUt, having a raoro universal circulation among sharebold
era and men intimately connected with mining Interests
than any other DUblicatlon.

2d. Under tbe present law tho publication of all mining
notices on Saturday, In a weekly journal, compiles as fully
with the stutuies as a dally publication. It is generally
found to bo equally as convenient for secretaries, and decid-
ed ly preferable to stockholders who have not time to exam-
ine throughout every issue of a daily.

ad. Economy In tnlaiug should always be looked upon
Wltb favor, and the cost for weekly advertising in the Press
is less by omk halt than the rates of any other journal lu this
City possessing a respectable circulation.

Ith. Tho publishers of tbe Paxes, making the mining Inter*
est their especial care, take particular pains to assist in the
avoidance of ern.ru in advertising, our print is also more
clear and perfect than can be expected in such papers as
are hurriedly issued from cylinder presses.

.'iih. our "Shareholders' Directory" forms a complete in-
dex: ol all mining no ticca published in San Francisco, by ref-
erence to which shareholders enn at once see If their' com-
pany Is advertised, and determine whether the same Is in-
serted in the Prkss or some other paper.

8th. Many copies of the Pkkss are hound by piomineiU
professional men, mechanics, secretaries, brokers, share-
nolders aufl otbers, as mi Important record fpr future refer-
ence, thereby rendering advertising, of every class, in Its
columns, of peculiar and permanent value

7tb. Tbe benefit ot having all mining notices consolidated
In one newspaper, for the common convenience of share
holders, secretaries, and others who have occasion to refe?
to the same, IsobvtoUB. With this view we have establishes
our rates at only fair, living prices, believing that ajourna
like ours, untrammeled by party, creed, or prejudice, is
the only medium which can reasonably oak for such a con-
solidation of mining patronage.

Stli. Advertisements In the columns of the Press, after
their llrst Insertion, are arranged alphabetically. Our pres-
ent lint is equalled only In one instance by tbat'of ativ other
Journal. Shareholders, as well as strangers, naturally turn
their attention to a mining journal for information concerns
Ing the mines and mining matters.

Last, but not Least.— Our sheet (having been recently en-
larged to Hie size of Harpers' Weekly) is now only equalled
n lu dimensions by one mining papa* in existence— til « Lon-
ihm Mining Journal, Published in ibis, the greatest mining
Held of the world, we desire that the Pkkss shall have no
superior. We can only realize our cherished object of build-
ing up a reliable advocate ol the science and business ol
mining, which will be of just honor and protlt to our com-
munity, by experience and liberal patronage. The bestowal
of such favors only as naturally belong to us, and which It is
clearly for the benefit ot the mining iruterniiv to extend. Is
all that Is requisite, and we are confident wc snail receive it
JDEWJEX <fe CO.,

4vll Office Mining und Scientific Press.

MINERS

Who wish to erect Quartz Mills, Concentrating or Smelting
Works, will il nd it to their interest to consult tho under-
signed, as to the best and cheapest mode of Reducing Ores.
Being acquainted with nil the modern Improvements of
Europe and America, in Mining, Machinery and Metal-
lurgy, I undertake the erection of any kind of Works, and
warrant their successful operation.

Gold, Silver and Copper Ores bought In any quantity.

Assay of Ores made by a new Fire Process In half the
usual time, an i at half price.

Apply to J. MOSlIF.niPi:,

23vllqy 423 Washington street, San Francisco.

FOR SALE!
A. STEAM ENGINE!

"I Q-INCH CYLINDER, F1DR-FOOT STROKE, IN PER-
J.O lect Order. Can lie seen running lit tho Sim Fran-
eisrn I'lniH-cr Wunlrn 1'neturv, liliiek I'uint. Inquire at
VULCAN IRON WORKS, 137 and 139 First street, or to
HETSEMAM «fc CO..
2jvlltf 311 and 313 California street.

Machinery.

II U Hi X E H ' S

PRl'.M i l >1

CONCENTRATOR, AMALGAMATOR
and eEPAn.vTon,

Awarded i* Silver Meihil at the late Muchunlo*'
Fair.

Hl'NTER'S 00N6BNTRAT0RCAM BE FEES' IN OPER-
the Novcltj Iron Works, Premei
h lablog to pur h i itors n >n Qnd n to

i . examine the loot u machine before
■ ■ r

ittcry, and
i iu to 9) per cent mon.- Hulphureta Uian any mi
III .-il the PuclOc cou-t,
■Al. The Sulphurctn are wa-lied clean, containing less than
land.
- - -ilil and nmslgam Is amahcamnted on
it plates; in. i ace of ground mercury nnd searoelj
n trace ot mi tal parses oil nitii tho sand,

nil ItsslmpllcH) i- a xudloicni recommendation for Its
general use as a Concentrator. The variation of speed In a
Quartz Hill does not effoci the working of the nachtne.
The wme was demonstrated al the late Meobai
when with tbegreatest iBBscouAm or sraan tho best of
results wore given

Btb TIi.t- Is no Clogging or ntOPplng tO clean nut the sul-
phurets and unnd; Consequently no Waste from any linitten-
tiou on tin' pari of the attendant

6th. in exhibiting th ■ working of the machine (It Is not
run empty), all classes of ores and ladings, I nun .'-" pound*

and upwards. are eoncontrated that parties mayseofltlp
test the machine with.

uivs ii .i trial, and satisfaction i-; guaranteed. AH orders
and any iiii.innaiiun renulred, address,

Vmmckw HUXTER,
Kovelty iron Works, Krcounii si , San Francisco,
Ifivll-Sra or iii E. r. STEEN, Agent

BAUX & G-UIOD S

Is the most important improvement In mining machinciy
ever introduced. It was awarded the FIRST PKEMIUM at
Hit San Francisco Mechanics' Kuir lor !.Sii4, where It pruved
Itself to be tho best Separator and Amalgamator among all
the competitors. Constructed on principles which combine
Scientific Knowledge with Phaotioal Expebibnoe, these
Pans extract more gold and silver from their ores than any
others In use, as a few hours trial will demonstrate. Mill
men will tliul it to their advantage to employ these pans as
Separators, in addition to tbe ordinary Amalgators now in
use, and to re-work their old tailings.

The cost of these pans is inconsiderable, and their struc-
ture Is such that thev can be readilv separated In parts con-
venient for packing on moles. Among the many advanta-
ges possessed bv BAUX & GTJIOD'S Pan. are the following:
The trilling eos't tor attendance; Its small cost; Its portabil-
ity; The large quantity of pulp It can operate upon In a giv-
en time; It mnv be worked even weeks without stopping,
as it Is constructed to work continuously; The complete
thoroughness of the separation of the roek from the metals
and the trifling power required to work them; They can be
attached to anv ordinurv crushing apparatus.

We have the pleasure of referring parties Interested to
the following parties, who have our Pan in use: Jefferson-
Ian Mining Company, Bowman's Ranch, Nevada county;
The French Mill, .Nevada City; C rail's Gravel Cement
Works, Nevada county; Walttnan'B Uhloriniitlon Works,
Nevada. Cal.; Gold Hill Quart/. Mill, Unshoe.

Manufactured at the Vulcan Iron Works and San Fran-
cisco Foundry, San Francisco, and at Heugh & Thorn's
Foundry, Nevada Citv.

Forfurther particulars, or to see this Pan in operation,
call on or address

J. B. BATTX,

Fremont Street, near Mission, adjoining the San Francisco
Iron Works, San Francisco. 4vS-tidf

QUARTZ BREAKER

Is now extensively used for breaking bard masses of
Quartz or Ores

To a size suitable for stamps. These machines aro patented,

and are in practical operation In

CALIFORNIA, AUSTRALIA,

WASHOE,
ENGLAND, FRANCE,

AND

THE ATLANTIC STATES.

These Machines, or circulars containing further Informa-
tion regarding them, may be obtained of the undersigned.
Address,

BLAKE <fc TTLEK,
Box 2077 San Francisco Post Office.
CHAS. T. BLAKE, E. TYLER, WM. P. BLAKE,

Idaho City. Michigan Bluff. San Francisco.

4vlU

Hepburn «fc Foterson's

AMALGAMATOR.

THE SUBSCRIBERS WOULD CALL THE ATTENTION
of the Mining Public to their Reducer and ;Anialga-
mator, and also to their Separator for reducing and separat-
ing the mineral from

Gold and Silver Ores,

Manufactured and exhibited at the Vulcan Ironworks, Nos
187 and 139 First street, Sftn Francisco.

These machines secure to the Miner a more Expeditious
and Perfect Reduction and Amalgamation, a less liability
to accident anil delay, and a greater amount of useful effect
In proportion to tbe power employed to keep them iu opera-
tion than any other machine now In use for producing sinii'
.ar results. This fact is attested to bv their general adoption
and preference at all the principal Reduction Works in
Nevada; among which may be mentioned the Gould
& Curry Mill, the Silver State Reduction Works, Zephyr
Flat Mill, Pioneer Mill, Eastern Slope Mill, Pluenix Mill, etc,

l£g- This Amalgamator may be seen in operation at the

European Metallurgical Works, Hrvnut- St. bet. 'id and 4th.

[Illustrated In the Mining and Scieutillc Press, April 9th,

8ft.] ^ ,.,■..,...

nov8 3m*

urn scienriiic i ress, April am
HEPBURN & PETERSON.

CUMULATIVE POWER PRESS

AMD

.A.RROW TIE.

E. c McCOMB, Agent.

Tlie MeotaanlCH' Institute;

AW-.iir.Kn a

PREMIUM SILVER MEDAL
TO BRUCKNER'S

MECHANICAL ROASTING FURNACE.

T. iv HaI.j.\i;i:i;<;,

41U Market street. Sun Francisco.

IITJ3VT*©

IMPROVED WIND-MILL.

THIS WIND-MILL IS RAPIDLY
taking the place Of all otherMills
on the l'acnlc Coast. These Mills
are so simple In their construc-
tion, that when once built, they
can be put in orderby almost any
person; nnd when once lu order
they will run for years without
repairs.

Prices, from $50 to $1,000.

ROUND AND "SQUARE WATER

TANKS BUTLT TO ORDER.

HXTXT'S PUMPS

Arc admitted to he the best In the
Market for Wind Mills, being built
expressly for that purpose. They
can be set. and taken apart with
a common wrench, and are very
easily repaired.

HUNT'S ENDLESS CHAIN

HORSE FOTVER

For Sawing? "Wood.

ALSO, THE

©elf-Regulating Horse Power

Is so arrnnged as to give a steady motion, and Is calculated
to he used I or turning Wood. Iron or Brass, also for Scroll or
Circular Sawing, and is I'ullv equal to Steam for any light
work. The above Machines are built of the best materials,
and made as Durable as Wood and Iron will make them.

AIL WORK WARRANTED,

JB®- For furthor Particulars see small circulars, -^ff

IE. O. HTTIVT,

No. 28 Second Street, and 108 & 112 Jessie Street, San Fran
cisco. 26-3iu

Portable Steam Engines !

"Houdley's" and *' mttliiKCi***." Make,

COMBINING TnE MAXIMUM OF EFFICIENCY.
-j^-^. Durability, and Economy, with the Minimum of
M3£i weight and Price.

ifjj. These Engines aro favorably known, a large
ng In use on this coast for hoisting.

111!

i be i

. irf these Engines m lllieen minutes
lilng the place of opera i inn, and the time, expense
f setting boilers, machinery, and '•construction account"
saved, (which is often the dilfereiicc between the successful
uccessful prosecution of milling enterprises.) In
fact, the portable principle is the pioneer's friend, and ena-
bles him to draw engines on their own wheels to his cabin
door, and plant on the outermost confines of civilization
the saw and gristmill, and it has done and will do more
to help subdue the continent fhaii any other of the modern
motors which are crowding socielv and normalizing the
world.

All sizes on hand from 3 to 30 horse power, with and
without carriages.

Also, Portable Saw and GrlSt Mil's.
For sale by TRKAIIWKLL <fc CO.,

3vl2-3in Corner of Front and Market streets.

Stevens' Pressure Packing.

Patented March 7tii, 1865.

Pressure Packing is now conceded, by the boet engi-
neers, to be the, most effectual method of making and
keeping the metallic ring of pistons steam-tight.

STEVENS' PACKING bos the advantage of being cheaper
in first cost than the ordinary packing, and can be applied
to old style pistons with very little alteration or detention.
In place of testimonials, tbe Patentee requests of those
who are using the old spring packing to inquire of the
owners of tbe various engines which now have this pack-
ing in use — some of which have been running from three
to twelve months without being opened, or showing any
descriptive leak — and act upon their recommendation.

Further particulars can bo had by applying to the
Patentee, ANDREW STKVENd, Master Mechanic, Alameda
Railroad, or at tho VULCAN IRON WORKS, where they
an be seen, at any time, in course of construction.

lOdf

ANDREW STEVENS.

SALMON'S
PROPELLOR AMlLG-AMATOR

Challenge Settler

Has been in use and thoroughly tested, both in California
and Nevada, with entire satisfaction to all parlies con-
cerned. These Machines are

Made entirely different from any others,

And with the same power will grind, amalgamate, settle
and separate, inn it gold and silver ore than anv ol hers now
iu u*c. .Mauul'ac Mired at tile SAN Fit AN CISCO Full

where Macbii
9vll

can be seen in operation. Address

J. A- W. C. SALMON.

AVATER WHEELS !

. to the Best Overshot "Wheel

M

(I,

H
H

0

LEFFEL'8

AMERICAN D0HBLE TURBINE

U now manufactured by the Vulcan Iron Works Company,
In this city, and onkTis for the same can be tilled Immedi-
ately. We have a large supply of the dltlerent sizes, from
in Inohes to SDV. Thai we may know the proper sized
Wheel Mm require, measure your water In the following
way: Take ihe width of ihe stream, the average depth
and the distance It Hows In a minute.
All the Wheels already in use give, universal satisfaction.

Fur particulars send ror a Glroular,

This Wheel h especially adapted to mining purboses.
It Is light, and can be easily packed Into ibe mountains.
Wheels >vel-iiiug from loo to 3ttu pounds, will yield (rom
in in ill liorse-|u,wcr under ahead Of JB or St) loot, Thev
are the cheapest wheel to set up known, as they are so
urranged us to produce the greatest powov possible from
the water used.

Come and see them, or send for a Circular to

LEFFRL A: MYElts,

At Vulcan Iron Works, oftlec 137 and 13it First street, San
Francisco, 4viitf

PATENT AMALGAMATOR,

These Machines Stand Unrivaled.

For rapidly pulverizing and amalgamating ores, they
have no equal. No e Hurt has been, or will be, spared to
huve them constructed In tbe most perfect manner, and of
the great number now In operation, not one has ever re-
quired repairs, The constant and increasing demand for
them is sufficient evidence of their merits.

They nre constructed so as to apply steam directly into
the pulp, or with steam bottoms, as desired.

This Amalgamator Operates as Follows :

The pan being tilled, the motion of tho muller forces the
pulp to the center, where it is drawn down through tbe ap-
erture and between the grinding siirlaces. Thence it is
thrown to the periphery Into the quicksilver. The curved
phiies again draw it to lite center, where it passes down,
and to the circumference as before. Thus it Is constantly
passing iu a regular How between the grinding surfaces and
Into the quicksilver, until the ore is reduced to an impalpa-
ble powder, and the metal amalgamated.

Sellers made on the same principle excel all others.—
They bring the pulp so constantly and perfectly in contact
with quicksilver, that the particles are rapidly and com
pletoly absorbed.

Mill men are invited to examine those pans andsetlers for
themselves, at the PACIFIC FOUHTBBY,

lvl San Francisco.

Important to Miners.

NEW PATENT ROASTING PROCESS.

T AM NOW PREPARED TO OFFER TO THE MINING!
J_ community a New Roasting Process, which has beell
unproved as novel and benetlclal by ihe best authorities lu
Europe. A Furnace can be erected In a few days at a
trifling expense, and one man is able to Roast ten tons of
Ore or Concentrated Sulphurcts per day,

MOKE COMPLETELY AND CHEAPER

Thau any other Process. All the Sulphur is saved, by
belli .: converted into Bisulphide of Ciirbi*), which Is a val-
uable product, and will pay nearly all expenses

for particulars, apply to

J. MOSIIEIMER,

2Cvll-3m 423 Washington street.

Prater's Patent Concentrator

(Known as HUNGERFORD & PRATER'S Concentrator,)
MANUFACTURED AT THE

San. Francisco Foundry and Steam
Engine "Works.

Corner Fremont nnd Mlxttlon Streets. '

All orders promptly attended to.
2vl2 BEVOE, AlNSMOKE «fc CO.

HUNT'S PATENT

Circular Sweep Horse-Powers,

For running Churns, Washing Machines. Grindstones,
pumping water, sawing wood, and other light machinery.
Price, SIOO, at the Factory.

Ill' NTS I'ATIiNTSELk-ItEOULATING TREAD HORSE-
POWER is superior to any machine of the kind in the
market. Price, with Governor, all complete to set to
work, at the Factory, S3UU Manufactured, by

E. O. HTJSiT,

?vlo 28 Second street, San Francisco.

COMBINED

FAUCET AND MEASURE.

This Is one of the most useful inventions of the day, and

Is destined to go into universal use on this coast, as it has
in the Eastern States. , ■ ;

The invention consists of a combined Faucet and Meas-
ure, so arranged that the liquid contents ot any cask or
other vessel can be drawn and accurately measured with-
out the use of measures or tunnels other than such as are
embraced in the Faucet itself. While it obviates altogether
the use of measures, it operates much more perlectly than
the old method of drawing and measuring such liquids as
liwc a tendency to foam up when drawn, as coal oil, liu-
seed oil, etc. ...

The Proprietor has made arrangements with GAL-
LAiillFlv, WEliJJ A WIHTfc], of the Ualiiornin Hruss Foun-
dry of this city tor tlie manufacture of this Faucet, and is
prepared to furnish the article or sell territories. Here Is
a cljance for men with small capital to invest in a good

' K'-Jdeiice, 320 Taylor street, near O'Fnrrell street.

1>. C, MHTCUEJLJL, Prop'r.
San Francisco, Aug. 22d, 18li&. 10vU-8ni

64

m» ptotg awtf Mmtlik

EYDEAULIO MINING- AT SUOKEE FLAT.

In copying a short paragraph, two weeks
since, from the Marysville Appeal, in relation
to the sale of a portion of the interest in the
Squaw Creek Hydraulic Mining Company, lo-
cated at . Sucker Flat, Tuba county, we were
inadvertently led into an error. We are now
enabled to give a correct report of that trans-
action.

S. B. Clark sold his interest (four-fifths of
the claim) in said company to an association of
Eastern capitalists for $170,000, of which sum
$115,000 was paid in gold, on the 23d of
December last, at the Bank of Wells, Fargo &
Co., in this city ; $55,000 was paid in currency
in New York. The remaining one-fifth of the
mine is owned by Col. A. F. Williams, who
negotiated the sale of Mr. Clark's interest, and
has further provided that the purchasers of that
interest shall furnish a working capital of
$30,000 in gold, to develop the mine, without
any assessment upon his own interest until the
$30,000 shall have been fully expended. It is
thought, however, that the mine can be success-
fully worked through an upper tunnel, now
nearly completed, and which will be able to
furnish sufficient means to drive in the lower
tunnel (partiallyconstructed),soas to open the
mine at the bottom or bed rock. The Squaw
Creek mine is immediately adjoining the cele-
brated Blue Gravel company's ground, and
supposed to be equally rich, if not richer, than
that celebrated mine.

Both these mines are located on Sucker
Flat, a few rods to the north of the road from
Marysville, where it passes through Smarts-
ville. The district comprises the most exten-
sive and best-paying hydraulic diggings in the
State or the world. The most of the work
/hitherto done here has been confined to what
is called the " upper bench," which rests upon
a thick bed of pipe clay, below which, where
the gravel has been reached, it is found much
richer than above. There are some fifteen com-
panies now at work there — the Blue Gravel
company being the only one which has got
well to work in the lower bench.

The deposit of gravel is from 100 to 160 feet
deep, containing fine gold from top to bottom
and by washing large quantities with compara-
tively little expense, the net profit to the miner
is large. We may instance the Blue Gravel
company, which, in about seventeen months,
took out $405,000 ; of which amount they paid
to their stockholders $310,000, requiring but
$93,000 as working expenses. Their claim is
very extensive, and many years will be required
to work it out.

The Squaw Creek mine is equally extensive,
and not less than twenty years will be required
to exhaust it. The purchasers are among the
wealthiest capitalists of Pennsylvania. Work
by the new company has already commenced,
under the superintendence of Col. Williams
who, we presume, will be continued in charge
hy his Eastern associates. It is gratifying to
note that the attention of Eastern capital is
being called to the worth of our deep gravel
workings, as a source of permanent and profit-
able investment.

Plenty of ATater. — The late heavy rains
have dispelled all apprehensions of a draught
among the farmers, or any lack of water for
mining purposes in the mountains. The quan-
tity of rain in the interior has exceeded 20
inches — in this city about 15}£ have fallen.
These amounts are about the usual proportions
of water which fell in the interior and on the
coast of California.

The Hub. — The Iron Mountain of Missouri
is said to be exactly in the geographical centre
of the United States. It is an almost solid
mass of specular iron ore, rising from a level
plain 260 feet. Its base covers 500 acres.
The ore contains sixty-seven per cent, of iron.
It may very appropriately be called the Hub of
the Union.

Gold Yield of Oregon. — The Dalles
Mountaineer gives tables, showing that the
gold yield of Oregon is $6,450,000. The. miners
of Southern Idaho are not included.

Mr. I. A". Hudson, is authorized to solicit subscrlp.
tlons, advertising, etc., for the Hiking and Scientific Psess,
in San Francisco, and to receipt tor the same.

Monet dt Mail. — Subscribers and advertisers remitting
us money in less sunis than S50, can do so by mail at our
risk, if they will register their letters; we will take no
risk on unregistered letters, or letters by express. Re-
mittances by express must be prepaid.

Delays are Dangerous.— Inventors on the Pacific
Coast should bear in mind that by patronizing our Patent
Agency they can sign ail necessary papers for securing pa-
tents almost immediately, thereby avoiding the three
month's delay requisite in transactinff hiwiness through
Eastern agencies.

SODIUM AMALGAM!

Truth Instructions for Its "Use.

THE ABOVE

FOB SALE IJf AST QUANTITY THAT

HAT BE REQUIKJEB,

— Bi-
ll. P. "WAKELEE, Importer,

2vl2 lm Corner Montgomery and Bush streets.

ADVANCES MA.X>Jil

— ON—

COPPEK, OKE,

By ALSOP <Ss CO.,

CALIFORNIA STREET,
-3m San Francisco.

SODIU M.,

Potassium, IMTa.g'xiesiu.iii,

And a fresli supply of

PURE CHEMICALS.

Just received and for sale by

JOHN TATLOB A CO..

4vl2-lm fil2 Washington street.

Metallurgists and Miners,

A MAN WHO HAS HAD PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE,
both in Europe and California, offers his services to
superintend and erect COPPER SMELTING WORKS, or
ARGENTIFEROUS LEAD SMELTING WORKS. Also, to
superintend a Copper Mine.
Consultations given urjon the above subjects.

Address "B. B." box 103 Postoffice, San Francisco.
4vl2tf

Mines Sold in New York.

THE SUBSCRIBER HATING EXCELLENT FACILITIES
for disposing of Gold, Silver and Copper Mines of the
Pacific coast In New York and Boston, will be pleased to
confer with those having mines for sale . No charges unless
sales are made
Refers to R. G. Sneath, G. W. Gibbs, Thos. Hill.
4vl2 I. WILLIAMS, J13 East street

ANNUAL REPORT

—OF THE—

Pacific Insurance Company.

IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE ACT OF THE LEGISLA-
ture of the State of Calliornia, entitled "An Act con-
cerning Corporations," passed April 22, 1S30\ the Pacific In-
surance Company of San Francisco mukes the following
Annual Report:

I— The amount of the Capital Stock of this Company is
SEVEN HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS,
and paid in GOLD S750.0O0

II.— The amount of the Assets is ONE MILLION AND
FIFTY-ONE THOUSAND. FOUR HUNDRED AND TWEN-
TY DOLLARS AND THIRTY-SEVEN CENTS. .31,(151,420.37

III.— The Company has NO DEBTS.

IV.— The amount of insurance effected during the year,
and which remained in force December 31, 1665:

Fire $12,973,949

Marine 484,403

This Company commenced underwriting Marine Risks,
August I, 18t>5:

v.— This Company insures against the following risks,
viz.: BUILDINGS, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. MER-
CHANDISE, RENTS, LEASEHOLDS, VESSELS IN PORT
AND THEIR CARGOES, and other PERSONAL PROP-
ERTY, AGAINST LOSS OR DAMAGE BY FIRE.

Also, on CARGOES, TREASl'Kl-;. ruM MISSIONS, PROF-
ITS, and WAR RISKS, and ON ALL MARINE AND IN-
LAND NAVIGATION RISKS, TO AND FROM ALL PORTS
IN THE WORLD.

VI.— This Company will take on any FIRST-CLASS RISK
not to exceed S75,00ii (the limit fixed by law), and on all
large risks will reinsure to an extent consistent with PRU-
DENCE in other RESPONSIBLE COMPANIES.
J. HUNT. President.
A. J. RALSTON, Secretary.

San Francisco, January 19, 1866.
William Alvord, S. M. Wilson, G. W. Bell,

Alex. Welti, M. Cheeseman, Chas. Mayne,

Abm. Seligman, Wm. Hooper, Lloyd Tevls,

Anson G. Stiles, John B. Newton, T.L. Barker,
John G. Bray, Edward Martin, Jas. De Fremery,

A. Hayward, D. O. Mills, Wm. Sherman,

D. W. C. Rice, H. Hanssmann, John O. Earl,

C. Meyer. L. B. Benchley, Alfred Borel,

D. J. Oliver, Moses Heller, G. T. Lawtou,
Alpheus Bull, William Scholle, E, L-.-thjMstein,
W. C. Ralston, Louis McLane, Moses Ellis,
John Wightman, Oliver Eldridge, P. L. Weaver,
L. Sachs, A. B. Forbes, David Stern.
Frederick BiUings, J. G. Kellogg,

State of California, City and County of San Francisco, ss.
On this nineteenth day of January, A. D. oue thousand
eight hundred and sixty-six, personally appeared before
me, H. S. Homans, a Notary Public, in and for the said
City and County, and therein residing, duly commissioned
ana sworn, A. J. Ralston, who, being duly sworn, did depose
and say that ho is the Secretary of the Pacific Insurance
Company, and that the statements contained in the fore-
going Report of the Pacific Insurance Company are true,
lull and correct. A. J. RALSTON.

Sworn and subscribed to before me, this 19th day of Jan-
uary, A. D. 1866. H. S. HOMANS, Notary Public.

4vl2-3m

OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK OF THE CITY AND
Comity of San Francisco, State of California.— In
County Court.

In the matter of the application of LA MORRONENA
SILVER MINING COMPANY, for Order of Dissolution.

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to law and an order of
the Hon. Samukl Oowles, County Judge of said City and
County, this day made, that La Morrooena Silver Mining
Company, a corporal ion duly organized and doing business
in said City and County, has made application, by petition
duly filed, that said Company be iHsiiu-orporated and dis-
solved, and that said application will be heard by and before
the Hon. Samuel Cowles, County Judge aforesaid, on the
seventeenth day of February, A. D. ISiitj. at to o'clock A. M.,
in the Court Room of said County Court, in the City Hall
Building of said City and County.

Witness my hand and the Seal of said County Court, this
eighteenth day of January, 1666.

i Seal and U. S. Rev. ( WM. LOEWY, County Clerk.
t Stamp, 50c, canceled. ) By J. Napuxaly, Dep. Go. Clerk.

Svi:j-4w

JOB FEINTING

THE PEOPLE!

Mining and Scientific Press

^r~<«" ■

JOB PRINTING OFFICE,

505 Clay Street,

(Southwest corner of Sansoma street, on 2d floor,)
Formerly WATERS BROS. & CO.'S.

We are now prepared to offer customers the most favora-
ble inducements to patronize our Book and Job Printing
Establishment. Our office is supplied with an extensive as-
sortment of Type, and the best style of Presses for good
wore and

CHEAP AND RAPE) PRINTING.

Patrons will always find us well up to the times, ready to
execute superior work, and furnish thu same as cheap as
any prompt and reliable Arm in San Francisco.

Our aim is to suit our customers In regard to style and
prices, and will guarantee entire satisfaction to every rea-
sonable individual who may be kind enough to bestow upon
us hitt patronage.

We give especial attention, when desired, In assisting
parties in making up or revising their copy. Particular
care will always be given to the publication of

LAW BEIEFS,

CERTIFICATES OF STOCK,

MISCELLANEOUS BLANKS,

BLAKE BOOKS,

MIMSG BLANKS,

BOOKS,

PAMPHLETS,

CAKBS,

CIRCULARS,

MIXING KEPOKTS.

Orders from the interior will receive prompt attention.
We shall take -care to secure correctness in all work exe-
cuted for parties out of town. Small packages can be for-
warded by mail at small expense .

City customers, or persons visiting San Francisco, are
invited to call and examine our specimens, when they will
be politely informed of our prices by the Proprietors.

BEWET <fc CO., Proprietors,

Mining and Scientific Press Patent Agency, Newspaper
and Job Printing Office.

505 Clay Street, San Franclseo.

A. T. DEWEY. W. B. EWER. C. W. M. SMITH.

BANCROFT'S CATALOGUE OF

SCIENTIFIC BOOKS.

Division XL— Geography, Explorations* and
Meteorology

Class 2.— Maps.

Australia and Tasmania, 16x28 Inches, In coses. .....„.$ 1 75

Bancroft's Map of the World— Me rcator's Projection:—
preparing ^....,. ,

Bancroft's Map of the Pacific States, 52xftt inches-
mounted. Second edition, 1864 10 00

Bancroft's Out. Map of the Pacific States— preparing .

Bancroft's Rocky Mountain States and Pacific Coast—
nearly ready

Bancroft's Map of Oregon, Washington, British Col-
umbia, Idaho, and Montana— mounted 5 00

Same, is cases 2 00

Bancroft's Map of California, Nevada, Utah and Ari-
zona, 34x40 inches— mounted 6 00

Same, iu cases 2 00

Bancroft's Map of Nevada, 9 miles to the inch— nearly
ready ,

Bancroft's Map of the Washoe Silver Region— mounted 2 50

Bancroft's Map of 70 miles around San Francisco—
preparing

Bancroft's Official Map of City and County of San
Francisco— preparing •

Bancroft's Official Map of the City of San Francisco,
Compiled by the Board oi Engineers, 4x7 feet-
mounted, 1865 20 00

Bible Lauds, General Map ot— folded In Cloth 75

Black's Map of Australia, Tasmania and N. Zealand.. 7 60

Black's Map of India— In case 1 75

British Columbia and Vancouver Island— in cases 1 00

(TO BB CONTINUED.)

H. H. BANCROFT «& CO.,

Booksellers and Stationers,

4viz San Francisco, Cal.

W. T. OAKHATT,

City

BRASS AND BELL. FOUNDER

Cor. Market and First Sts., opposite Oriental Hotel,

SAN FKANCISCO.

Manufacturer of Brass, Zinc, and Anti-Friction or

Baiybet Metal Castings;

CHURCH AND STEAMBOAT
BELX-8,

TAVEIUT AND BAND BKLLS AND GONGS,

TIRE ENGINES, FORCE AND LIFT PUMPS,

Steam, Liquor, Soda Oil, Water and Flange Cocks, nnd
Valves of all descriptions, made and repaired. Hose and
all other Joints, Spelter, Solder, and Copper Rivets, &c.
Gauge Cocks, Cylinder Cocks, Oil Globes, Steam Whistles,

HYDRAULIC PIPES AND \OZZELS

For Mining purposes, Iron Steam Pipe furnished with Fit-
tings, Ac. Coupling Joints of all size*. Particular attention
paid to Distillery Work. Manufacturer of "Garratt's Pat-
tent Improved Journal Metal."

DS= Highest Market price paid for OLD BELLS, COPPER
AND BRASS, -ffift 6tf

PREMIUMS.

1st Premium, at Sacramento Fair 1863

1st Premium, at S. F. Bay District 1803

1st Premium at Sacramento 1863

1st Premium, at San Francisco 1864

1st Premium, for Cordials 1864

1st Premium, for Hygienic Bitters.. ..1864
Awarded to

"V. ©QTTA-IRZA"

Pacific Mail Steamship Co.

The following Steamships will be dispatched on the fol-
lowing named days.

January 30th-SACRAMENTO.. Capt. J. M. Cavarly.

Connecting with Henry Chauncey, Capt Gray.

February 10th— GOLDEN AGE Capt . E. L. Farnsworth.

Connecting with Atlantic, Capt. Maury.

From. Folsom street "Wliarf

At 11 o'clock A. M., punctually to the hour.

For Panama.

Passengers will be conveyed from Panama to Asplnwall
by the Panama Railroad Company, and from Asplnwall to
New York in the splendid steamships ef die PACIFIC
MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

Steamers of this line will be dispatched the 10th, 19th ard
30th of each month. When these dates fall on Sunday, Uio
steamer will leave on Saturday preceding.

Cabin passengers will be berthed for Atlantic steamer.

A Baggage Master will be sent through each trip.

These steamers will positively sail at 11 o'clock. Passen-
gers are requested to have their baggage on board before- 10
o'clock.

■For merchandise freight apply to Wells, Fargo & Co.

OLIVER ELDRIDGE, Agent.

Corner Sacramento and Leidcsdorffsts.

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The Gold Mines of Siberia.

Tin- gold mines of Siberia are of immense
extent, and undoubtedly uf great richness.
'I'll.' opening of the minus, by a late Imperial
decree, to the public, or at least to Russian
subjects, the probability that the improvements
in gold mining in California will in time be
introduced in Siberia, and the increase in the
trade ol Northern Asia, with the establishment
of the telegraph and oceau steam lines to con-
nect that continent with America, give an
interest to everything relating to the Siberian
gold fields. We therefore give the following
from an abstract of a lecture by Professor W.
AY*. Smith, published in the Londou iLinimj

" It was not until the early part of this cen-
tury that the Governor of the district was
induced by a merchant to send an expedition
in search of gold. The expedition was sent,
but it was unsuccessful, and nothing was dune
further in the matter until the year 1810, when
a peasant, out shooting, killed a grouse, which
lie presented to the Governor. When it was
opened to be cooked, in its stomach were
found pellets and grains of gold, and from this
carious coincidence dates the present, energetic
winking of the gold mines of the Altai.

The mines are situated near the town of
Yeniseisk, towards the Eastern Altai Moun-
tains. The gold Occurs, for the most part, in
a peculiar suspicious-looking sand, at the foot
ol the mountains.

The thickness of the layer of sand is very
variable ; the upper part of it will not contain
any gold, and only in the bottom two or three
feet will it be auriferous. The average yield
of gold is about one part in five thousand of,
dirt. The sand is washed in machines exactly
resembling the Cornish tin streamers tye.

As to the profits of mining in this district,
it will bo better to mention a special instance,
in which a piece of ground was tried, Gjjfras.
long and 4Ufins. wide. The overburden of this
piece was 16(1 cubic fms. and the sand to be
washed was 120 cubic fms. The time required
to conclude the undertaking was about eighty
days. The hands required to accomplish the
work were— 1,130 full shifts of men at 9J^d.
per day, and 4,000 half-shifts at Cd., which will
give as expenses in wages £1-14 16s. Materials
were as follows : Bar iron, £3 ; charcoal, £15 ;
medicine, £0 9s. ; general expenses, £2 0s. 5d ;
making a total cost of £171 5s. 5d.

The value of the gold obtained from the
sand was £1,182, and on deducting from that
sum the cost of working, the sum of £1,01,1 14s.
7d. remains as profit to the owners of the mine.
From this it will be evident that when the
supply of gold is, as here, tolerably good, the
speculation is very remunerative. Adventurers
must, however, remember that, although the
foregoing is an average profit, there are times
when the results are not so satisfactory. The
men are paid, not by the day's work, but for a
given task, and they are not paid at the mines,
but at the town, situated some distance from
them. The season during which the mines
can be worked is limited. Of the character of
the miners not much that is favorable can be
said. Their state of educatiou is very low, and
but few can read or write. Many of them are
convicts, and so the community is not of the
most peaceable character. But there is, for
even the poorest, a chance, by steadiness, to
recover their lost position, and an opportunity
offered of getting out of their depraved state,"

HENDY'S IMPROVED PRATER CONCEN-
TRATOR.

We give annexed a representation of ITnn-
dy's improvement on Prater's sulphuret con-
centrator. The improvement consists in an
arrangement for discharging the sulphurets. at
intervals as frequent as may be desirable,
without stopping the machine. Tho mode of
feeding this machine, through the hopper C, and
thence conducting the sauds over the distribu-
tor B to be deposited about the periphery ol
the pan, is familiar to most of our readers.
The machine, it will be recollected, has its dis-
charge of water at its centre, while the sul-
phurets gold and amalgam have heretofore
had to be taken out by hand from the circum-
ference ; to do which it was necessary to stop
the machine. Mr. Hondy's improvement ad-

Mr. Ifendy has also made a still further im-
provement, which consists in a slight alteration
in the shape of the pan itself, whereby its dis-
charge of sulphurets can bo made constant
and self acting, the directions for accomplidiiog
which are given as follows:

First, set the pan level, by its inner rim ;
secoml, while in operation keep the Pau A
half full of sulphurets ; third, op'en the gate E
sufficient to discharge the sulphurets, as they
may accumulate ever the amount above men-
tioned ; fourth, the step of upright shaft to be
so fitted in the timber as to allow it to adjust
itself to the connecting rods ; fifth, tho crank
shaft to make 225 revolutions per minute.

This Concentrator appears to be meeting
with very general favor throughout the mines.
It is in use at a large number of mills, tho pro-

mits of this being done while the machine is
in motion, and in fact by means of its motion,
slightly varied, by inclining the pan from its
horizontal position, just sufficient to throw the
snlphurets to one side, when, by opening the
discharge gate E the sulphurets readily run off
and are caught in the box G; the, amalgam
and quicksilver may, with the same facility be
discharged through the plug which is placed
just below the sulphuret discharge gate. Below
both of these discharge openings is a horn-
shaped trough or bowl, not exhibited in the
engraving, for the purpose of receiving the
amalgam and quicksilver, and preventing its
becoming mixed with the mass of sulphurets in
the box G.

This change in the position and motion of
the pau is readily accomplished by turning the
crank handle D a few times, which, by a screw,
inclines the upright shaft of the pan, and of
course the pan itself to the necessary angle
for accomplishing the discharge. The motion
of the pan, when so poised, is very much like
that given by the miner to the ordinary pan,
when " panning out."

prietors of which unite in testimonials in its
favor. Two of these Concentrators were or-
dered recently by Messrs. Goddard &Co.,of
this, city, for their mill, (Independence Mill)
near Sonora, Tuolumne county, which are now
being fitted up at the Pacific Foundry. These
parties have extensive experieuce in quartz
machinery, and have concluded to use these
Concentrators in preference to others.

Messrs. Bigelow ft Bro., of this city, who
are now using two Concentrators at the Coney
Mill, Jackson, Amador county, have also given
further orders to; Mr. Hendy.

We have also other and especial testimonials
in favor of the improvements of Mr. Hendy,
which may be readily attached, with little ex-
pense, to Prater Coneentrators.wbich have here-
tofore been worked without them. This machine,
with Hendy's improvements, may be seen in
operation at the Golden. State and Pacific
foundries in this city.

TtniKE is scaroely a farmer in the State but I
has plowed up new land in addition to that of

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last year.

PHARAOH'S SERPENTS.

In 1821 Prof. Woohler, then a young man
at Heidelberg University, discovered that a
mass of Bulpho-cyanide of mercury, if set on
fire, would swell up enormously, enlarging its
volumne many fold. When Prof. Joy was
attending lectures at Heidelberg, he saw tho
experiment, and has since been in the practice
of exhibiting it to his class at Columbia College.
Recently, a very ingenious Frenchman has
adopted the plan of putting little cones of the
substance into boxes, and selling them for a
franc apiece, greatnumbers of which are sold.
The cone, about an inch in hight, is placed on
a plate and lighted at the top by a match,
when it begins to burn slowly with a pale
flame, and to swell, presenting the appearance
of a serpent crawling from out the plate and
writhing in painful contortions ; this is contin-
ued for perhaps a minute, when the crooked ser-
pent has reached a length of about a foot, with
a diameter of half an inch. In the process,
nitrogen is driven off, with a very little sul-
phide of carbon and vapor of mercury; the mass
remaining is sulphide of mercury.

The affair furnishes a very pretty philosophi-
cal toy. Tt has been introduced as such, to a
limited extent into New York; but has not
yet been introduced into this city. Dr. Lansz-
weert, who resides on Silver street, however,
has received several from a friend, and has now
at his office one of the " Serpents" formed as
above, which is quite a curiosity.

As these things are likely to be soon intro-
duced into this city, it may not be inopportune,
even at this early day, to caution the public
against the injurious effects produced by burn-
ing the toy in close rooms. Persons cannot
be too careful respecting the inhaling'of even
small quantities of mercury vapor, which is
thrown off in considerable quantity during the
combustion. Miners will understand the dele-
terious effects of inhaling such vapors. But
there are various compounds of mercury, of
which this is one, which are even much more
deleterious to inhale, than mercury in its ordi-
nary state. Two German gentlemen, who were
in a London laboratory, in the preparation, for
a scientific purpose, of volatile organic mercury
compounds, were recently poisoned by the
accidental absorption through the lungs or skin
of very small quantities of the vapours of these
substances. The symptoms characteristic of
this form of mercurial poisoning are of the most
painful and distressing kind ; the first patient
died in a state of mania shortly after his ad-
mission into the hospital ; and the second, on
whom the effect became first perceptible three
months after he had ceased to work with the
substance, now lays in a hopeless state of idiocy.
In burning these serpents the greatest care
should be taken not to inhale the vapor ; and
the burning should never be done in a close
room.

Fbef. Chilean Poms.— The Spanish block-
ade of Chilean ports has caused the Chilean
Government to throw open certain other ports
to trade, free from all duties. This is a bright
stroke of policy, which will be very bothersome
to the blockading power of Spain. It will let
out much copper ore for the English furnaces,
and bring in needed supplies of foreign manu-
facture.

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GIfljmKttttiaitottsi.

In this Department we Invite the free discussion of all
proper subjects— correspondents alone being responsible for
the ideas and theories tney advance.

[Written for the Mining and Scientific Press.l

BISULPHIDE OP OAKBOK.

BY DR. LANSZWEERT.',

[Conclusion^]
RECTIFICATION OP BISULPHIDE OP CARBON.

AH the processes described in the last num-
ber of this paper produce an impure article
containing sulphureted hydrogen, and an ex-
cess of sulphur. M. Boniere rectifies this com-
pound in a series of distillery apparatus, heated
by water-bath. This apparatus contains solu-
tions of caustic potash, salts of lead, copper*
iron, etc. The vapors of the bisulphide, in
passing through them, lose their sulphureted
hydrogen and other impurities, and are then
condensed in a pure state.

PROPERTIES OP BISULPHIDE OP CARBON.

The pure bisulphide of carbon is a colorless,
thin liquid, thinner than water; Its specific
gravity is 1.273 ; very volatile, and boils at the
low temperature of 108 Fahr., evaporates ra-
pidly at the ordinary temperature, producing an
intense cold. It is of an ethereous and garlic-
like oder when pure. When impure, it is ex-
tremely fetid, like rotten eggs. It is insoluble
in water, bttt soluble in all proportions in alco-
hol and ether. It dissolves phosphorus.

By reason of this property it has been used
in the rectification of amorphous phosphorus,
to isolate the ordinary phosphorus of this
latter product, which, notwithstanding the. con-
tinued high temperature required, is always
contaminated with a small proportion of or-
dinary phosphorus. The solubility of phos-
phorus in bisulphide of carbon must be an
important improvement in the manufacture of
chemical matches. The reduction of phospho-
rous to its minimum proportion, also to an
infinitesimally minute division, is obtained in
this agent ; but in its use it must be handled
with the utmost care and precaution, as a solu-
tion of phosphorus in bisulphide of carbon is
liable to spontaneous combustion, which may
produce the most fearful accidents, as has hap-
pened to the author of these notes in preparing
the above solution for said purpose.

It dissolves, also, sulphur, iodine, oils, cam-
phor, rosins, bituminous and aromatic sub-
stances, is useful in the preparation of resinous
varnishes, because it evaporates so rapidly in
the atmosphere. It is very combustible, and
burns with a blue flame, producing carbonic
and sulphurous aoid gas. The vapor of bisul-
phide of carbon, mixed with atmospheric air,
constitutes a dangerous explosive compound.
This property, together with its great volatility,
requires the most oareful precautions in hand-
ling and storage. The different operations for
its manufacture should be generally con-
ducted in separated and well-ventilated build-
ings. These precautions are the more to be
observed, as the inhaling of this agent is ex-
tremely deleterious to the workmen, producing
general debility and the loss of memory. The
use of a solution of carbonate of iron in car-
bonated acid water, is reoommended as an an-
tidote for these deleterious effects. '

APPLICATIONS OP BISDLPHIDE OF OARBON.

Through, its extraordinary Bolvent power*
this compound has obtained in industry a large
number of applications. Its first use was the
sulphuration or vulcanization of indian-rubber,
according to Parker's process, lately perfected
by M. Peromel and Gerard. It is also used as
a solvent for gutta percha ,and, as' already
stated, for the manufacture of amorphous phos-
phorus.

Squire recommends it in plaoe of ether, as a
solvent for quinine and other vegetable alca-
loids.

An important application of this agent has
been patented by M. Deiss, for the extraction
of the fatty matters from animal and vegetable
tissues ; also for the preparation of the bones
to be used for the manufacture of animal
charcoal. M. Deiss has established large man-
factories for this object— one in Paris, another

at Brussels, and one in London. Eight thou-
sand kilogramme's of fatty refuse are daily
treated in these manufactories, and the quan-
tity of grease and fatty substances thus recov-
.eredis over 600 kilogrammes daily. A fourth
establishment by Deiss, under the firm of Dttni-
nos & Co., is situated at Pise, where, in forty-
eight hours, not less than 35,000 kilogrammes
of pressed olives are treated j giving, at each
operation, no less than 3,400 kilogrammes of
of olive oil. The fatty matter obtained by
bisulphide of carbon contains all the proper-
ties secured by pressure ; in some cases, ac-
cording to M. Deiss, it is richer in stearine.

Thus the oil, which, after many expressions,
is still left in the olive cake, when subjected to
the action of bisulphide, is decidedly richer in
stearine ; and for this reason is preferable for
the manufacture of soap. To give an idea of the
importance of the extraction of the fatty matter
of the refuse, according to M. Deiss, the quantity
of oil lost annually is considered above 3,000,000
of killogrammes at Marseilles, and he estimates
the quantity lost in the department Of Calva-
dos and Nord, as double that at the former
place. According to M. Moussu, bisulphide
may be used for the extractipn of bitumen and
sulphur of certain rocks which contain the sub-
stances in too small quantities to be extracted
by other means;

To extract essential oils and aromatic princi-
ples of seeds, the solving power of this agent
could be used in place of ah hydraulic press,
and Millon has applied this power tor the ex-
traction and isolation of the perfume of flow-,,
ers. At the London Exhibition of '62,80%.,.;
very good samples obtained by this agent were
presented by Piver, of France.

According to the above, here is certainly an
inducement for California investment. The
Waste of fatty refuse in this city alone is not
oniy considerable, but also the extraction of
olive oil and the manufacture of Castile soap
might be made profitable, thus relieving us
from the necessity of such importations, and
giving profitable employment to thousands of
our own people.

METHOD OP APPLICATION OP BISULPHIDE OP
CARBON.

Different appliances have been invented for
its application. One of most general applica-
tion is by M. Moussu, and consists of a closed
reservoir, for the bisulphide, surmounted by a
vase or refrigerating coil, to condense the
vapors after the extraction of the soluble mat-
ters of the substance in treatment. From this
receiver the liquid bisulphide is conducted
through pipes in two large cylinders, which
contain the bituminous substances or bones.
These latter are placed on a double perforated
bottom. The cylinders are hermetically closed
on the top, and the bisulphide, coming in by
the bottom, raises gradually through the sub-
stances placed in the cylinder, extracts the
soluble parts, and then runs through tubes
connected with a vessel heated by steam,
which is connected with a refrigerator already
described. The bisulphide, reduced to vapors,
is condensed in the refrigerating coil, and re-
passes a second time in the cylinder, whereas
the bones or other substances operated upon are
retained in the first vessel. In this way, with
very little loss, the bisulphide can be used in-
definitely. M. Moussu, with theaboee appara-
tus, has been able to extract twelve per cent,
of bitumen from rocks, whereas by the old pro-
cess of distillation no more than seven or eight
per cent, were obtained.

The quantity of the oil extracted by bi-
sulphide of. carbon is 40 to 50 per cent,
greater than that obtained by the ordinary
method of expression, and the residue cakes
areola more nutritious quality, because .they
retain intact all the azoted principles of the
seed. It is true they are not fit for fatting.
Bisulphide of carbon, well purified by rectifica-
tion, and aromatized with a few drops of essen-
tial oil, is au excellent detersive for the house,
for any grease or oil spots.

M. Boniere has constructed an apparatus
for the extraction by this agent of the aromatic
principles of pepper, spices^ and of other condi-
ments, such as onions, garlic, etc. These aro-
matic principles are then mixed with table-
salt, gum, milk, etc., and sold under the name
of soluble spices.

The venemous proprieties of the bisulphide
have been utilized for the destruction of in-
sects. Wheat and other cereals, according to
M. Dozere, can be easily secured and freed
from them by being kept in a close room, and
infused with a small quantity of this agent — 30
grains for about 200 pounds. The bisulphide
not only kills the insects, but .also t..eir larva?
and eggs. The grain,, so preserved, when ex-
posed to the air, loses all traces of the bisul-
phide.

One of the most curious applications of this
agent, related at the Exhibition of 1851, is its
use for silvering by galvanism. A few drops
of this compound added to the silvering solu-
tion, gives a very brilliant deposit of silver. It

appears that this fact has been simultaneously
and independently discovered by M. M. Elking-
ton and M. Lyons of Birmingham.

M. Seyfferth has constructed a steam engine
moved by the vapors of bisulphide of carbon.

PRESENCE OF BISULPHIDE OF CARBON IN GAS
PROM COAL.

Bisulphide of carbon is sometimes found in
operations where its presence is not .'sought,
for or expected. In the manufacture of illumi-
nating gas from coal, all the conditions are
found for the production of this agent, which
contribute a yery annoying and deleterious im-
purity. It can easily be detected, when so
found, by passing the gas through an aqueous so-
lution of potash, which takes up the sulphureted
hydrogen ; then through an alcoholic solution
of potash", which absorbs the- bisulphide of
carbon, the same being converted into xanthate
of potash.

This salt in the solutions of salts of copper,
gives the very characteristic yellow precipi-
tate of xanthate of copper, and a brown or
black precipitate, by boiling with solutions of
salts of lead. A great many processes have
been devised to destroy this product in the
gas. According to James Young, the process
of Dr. A. Smith, applied in the gas works of
Littleborough, has proved a complete success.

[Written for the Mining and Scientific Press.]

Letter from Uevada.

Editors Mining Press :— The new year
opens upon us with omens of promise, and it
needs not the ken of a prophet to predict that
during the next twelve months uuusnat pros-
perity will attend those who are actively de-
veloping the mineral resources of Nevada
county. The interest created in quartz mining
in 1865, will not culminate in a relapse, or a
failure in 1866. The explorations made — if
they have not greatly increased the production
of gold — have demonstrated the important
fact, that the " wealth of the hills " is here,
and can and will be revealed by the judicious
outlay of capital, and the employment of skill-
ful labor. The present winter, thus far, has
been the coldest ever experienced here by the'
white man. The cold weather has interfered
materially with hydraulic and sluice mining,
and but little has been done in this vicinity.
The large ditches have been practically closed,
higher up the mountain, by snow and ice, and
water has not been plentiful.

The quartz interests, however, have not
been seriously impeded by these temporary
obstructions to other branches of mining. A
slight check has been given to surface prospect-
ing for veins or ledges, but on claims that have
been partially developed, the owners in many
instances have not hesitated to go on and
erect machinery for pumping, hoisting, etc., in
spite of frost, rain, or snow.

The Nevada Quartz Mining company, two
miles below the city, on Deer Creek, are taking
out some excellent rock, and their 12-starop
mill is running day aDd night. The ledge from
which they obtain their rock has been worked
for eight years, and still they have not yet
reached the water-level.

The Providence company, on the opposite
side of the creek, have been engaged for the
last four months in opening aud exploring
their mine. I visited this mine last week, and
was surprised to see the amount of labor that
had been expended in the several tunnels, in
searching for better pay ore, and in the general
development of the mine. In the lower tunnel,
at a distance of about 400 feet from the en-
trance, a fine /vein two feet wide has been
struck, from which ore is now being taken.
Midway in the upper tunnel, which is 700 feet
in length, two stratas of rock have been dis-
covered, in running a side drift at right angles
with the main ledge. I saw some beautiful
specimens obtained from these stratas, and the
indications are that the rock now being taken
out by the superintendent, Mr. Dingley, will
pay well for crushing. A contract has been
let to parties to take out 1,000 tons of rock
from the upper portion of the claim, delivering
it at the mill. The mine is now in splendid
condition for the extraction of a large amount
of ore daily. There seems, however, to be
one obstacle to the success of the company
— a very common one, too — and that is the
want of means necessary for a vigorous and
and thorough development of the mine. To
those not familiar with the ups and downs of

quartz mining, it appears strange that a ledge
fails to pay when there is an abundance of
quartz in sight ; and when a company, under
such circumstances, is obliged to increase its
indebtedness by further explorations for pay
rock, stockholders and novices in- mining nat-
urally enough conclude the enterprise a failure,
and are in favor of stopping work, or selling
out to an "Eastern company." As long as a
claim pays well, everything goes on swimming-
ly, and the one q'wniug the most stock is the
most exultant.; -but- let the vein: be lost, or
poor, rock take the place of the dividend pay-
ing ore, and they are sick at heart, and throw
up the " sponge"" at once. I make tlfese: re-
marks, not as applicable to all companies who
temporarily fail ; but they will apply to not a
few.

A recent crushing of 150 tons of rock from
the Harvey ledge, at the head of Wood's
Ravine, at the mill of the Nevada company,
yielded $20 per ton. This ledge is supposed
to be a continuation of those belonging to the
Nevada and Providence companies. Some"
ten years ago, a rich pocket was struck on the
Harvey ledge, and thirteen tons of rock
yielded $5,000. The claim is considered very
valuable, although without mill Or machinery
of any kind.

A recent crushing of 100 tons of rock from
the Burlington company's claim, in Willow
Valley, gave $3,000, or thirty dollars per ton.
About 300 tons, altogether, have been taken
from the claim, yielding a trifle over $9,000.
No machinery of any kind has been used on
this ledge, and the rock has been extracted
from the surface downward, to a depth of
about forty feet. The ledge varies in width
from one to three feet, aud pays with a regu-
larity unusual for gold-bearing quartz. The
present owners contemplate erecting hoisting
works on it immediately.

The result of a recent crushing of about
thirty tons of rock from the Oarr & Dowd
ledge, near the Burrington, gave $600, or
twenty dollars per ton. Some ten or twelve
ledges are now being prospected in Willow
Valley, with good prospects of ultimate suc-
cess, and next summer will prove that locality
second to none in this vicinity.

The Illinois ledge, situated just outside of
the corporate limits of the city, an old claim
that has not been worked for years, was re-
cently purchased by a French company in San
Francisco, and is now being thoroughly pros-
pected.

N. R. Ferre, has sold three-fifths of his in-
terest in the Calilornia mine, near this city, to
J. M. Pattee & Co., of New York city, for
$6,000. The two-fifths retained by Mr. Ferre
is to be unassessable. Heavy machinery will
be placed on the mine as soon as it can be
done. The mine was worked years ago down
to the water level, with success, and no doubt
is entertained but, by sinking below the pres-
ent level, it will be found more valuable than
ever.

The Pennsylvania company's claim and mill,
near Sugar Loaf Hill, was purchased by a few
of our citizens, having sufficient capital to de-
velop the mine thoroughly. This ' claim is
believed to be one of the best here, and the
rock has always paid well, but the manage-
ment of the affairs of the old company was so
inefficient, and there was such a lack of har-
mony among the owners, that the sale of the
mill and mine became a necessity.

Quartz mining on Little Deer Creek, or near
it, is now being carried on to a greater extent,
and with more positive assurances of success,
than heretofore. The French company I have
previously mentioned, have just completed
their steam hoisting works on the General
Grant ledge, and are now taking out good pay
rock. Immediately above the General Grant,
is located the Star ledge — a comparatively re-
cent location. A few tons of rock from this
ledge, last summer, taken out from near the
surface, paid well, and a tunnel is now being
run, to tap the ledge at a depth of sixty feet
from the surface. The Union ledge, higher up
the creek, was purchased last spring by a New
York company, and a heavy outlay of money
has been made, in order to test the extent and
value Of the mine. The incline is now down
about 200 feet, and good ore is being taken
out at that depth. The incline is fifteen feet
wide — sawed plank and timbers are used for
making it substantial and safe — and for size
and beauty of construction, it is not surpassed
by anything of its kind in this State. The
entire hoisting works, machinery, buildings and
incline, I am informed, cost $30,000.

The Star Spangled Banner mine, distant but
a few hundred yards from the Union, has been,
and is still, attracting the attention of capi-
talists, quartz miners and quartz prospectors,
more than any other mine in this vicinity, and
perhaps more than any other in Nevada county.
It is now owned by four gentlemen, residents
of this city, viz.: Messrs. Kidd.Tisdale, Stiles,
and Chandler. Their incline is down 120 feet,
or seventy feet perpendicular. The ledge at
this depth is six feet wide, and pays from $30
to $50 per ton. The company are now erect-

&he fitting a»fl £ri*ntifi* f tm.

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ing strain hoistiug works over the incline, and
will soon l»is able to mine fifty tor.e of ore daily.
They have nearly all their machinery on the
ground for a 10-starnp mill, and expect to have
it ready for crushing inside of sixty days.
Their machinery is powerful enough to drive
twenty stumps, which number they will be able
to run when necessary.

On Gold Flat, considerable activity prevails.
The New York company (formerly !
the Sn l fay), are taking out a lar^'.'

quantity of good rock, and their 12-stamn mill
is running night ami day. Messrs. tjfdd S
' 1 " i - . 1 . 1 1 • - are sinking on the Mohawk i
another level. On account of the large
of water they have to contend with in their
incline, they intend procuring more powerful
machinerv tor pumping and hoisting.

The old WhiL'ham claim has recently ehangod
hands, and its present owners are actively i-n-
gaged In preparations for sinking below the old
levels, in order to more fully test its value.

Several large ledges have been discovered
within th- last ten days, iii the vicinity of
Gregory & Cp."s sawmill, on the Red Dog

road, five miles from Nevada. Uue of them

i.t.wlve or ioarteeb feet in width, add pros-
pects at tli" rate of $15 and $20 per ton.

The Ce in mills, in Little York township.

which are worked by water power, have been
i He in i9l ol the time this winter, ou account
of the extreme cold weather ; but the pros-
pects are that next summer the cement branch
of mining will prove itself quite as extensive
and profitable! as quartz, mining.

Nevada.

.Nevada, January, 1SCC.

fWrmni tor tin* Mining unl Scientific Press.]

Letter from Grass Valley.

Editors Press- : — On' Thursday morning of
last week, alter due consultation, I visited the
North Star, better known in this vicinity as
French lead, situated some two miles out of
town.

On my return thither, I passed the mill and
mine of the Rocky Bar company, Mr. A. B.
Brady, superintendent. Hero I encountered
Mr. Poyzer, your local agent, who is employed
by this company to keep a geueral look-out
alter their gold, (showing, by the way, that they
agree with you in your estimate of his integrity,)
by whom 1 was introduced to Mr. Brady, who
iuvited me to call on iny return and go with
hiui through the mine.

A mile further on brought me to the

NORTH STAR.

This mine has been worked for twelve years,
half of that time by the present owners. The
ledge is situated in hard trap-rock, its average
strike being east and west, with a dip of twenty-
seven degrees to the northward. The thickness
of the vein varies from six inches to six feet,
averaging twenty inches. The workings of the
mine extended to a depth of 668 feet, three
working levels being now open, and working.
The present superintendent is Mr. Wm. H.
Rodder, one of the owners of the mine, who
showed me the mill and works above ground,
while another of the owners, whose name I do
not now remember, went with me through the
underground works.

Thu mill consists of nine stamps, of a some-
what antiquated form, but which seem to do as
much work and as well as any of the more
modern mills. The method of amalgamating
and 6aving sulphurets is the same as that
used in the Eureka mill.

The mine is drained by an engine of sixty-
horse power, thirty-four inches stroke, and
twelve inches diameter of cylinder, built in
in Gras3 Valley, from designs furnished by Mr.
R. himself, The pumping and hoisting ma-
chinery throughout is of the best and most
perfect character, having been built under the
immediate eye of the superintendent, aud from
his designs. It is intended in the spring to
erect a larger mill, as the mine is now suffi-
ciently developed to keep a larger one at work.
After dining at the hospitable table of Mr.
TJren, I returned through a snow-storm to
Grass Valley, and was preseut at the mass
meeting of miners held for the purpose of elect-
ing delegates to the Convention at Sacramento.
The particulars of this meeting I have already
sent you.

On Monday I set out for Rough and Ready,
four miles west of Grass Valley, and at that
time below the snow-line, thinking that on this
account it would prove a more desirable loca-

tion for me than Grass Valley, at least for a
day or two. This place was formerly noted for
very rich placer mines, but most of these have
either been worked out, orare consolidated in im-
mense claims of hundreds of acres, and Rough
and Ready is no# " celebrated principally for its
numerous undeveloped quartz ledges, for hav-
ing one of the best botera (Walling1*) on the
Bear River and Nevada road, and for the en-
terprise, great expectations, and impecuuiosity
of its inhabitants.

For the purpose of developing the ledges in
the neighborhood, and which assays of rock
had shown to be rich, Mr. A. A. b'mith, who
was a member of the last Legislature, erected,
soon arteritis return, a -1-stanip mill, but owing
to some defect in its construction, or peculiar-
ity in the rock, ho was unable to save a reason-
able percentage of the gold indicated by
assayers, and the mill had been allowed to
stand idle for several months. Last autumn,
however, ho made arrangements with S. C.
Brudshaw, Jr., formerly of the Pacific Metal-
lurgical Works at the Bay, who came up anil
took charge of the mill, thoroughly refitting
every part. It now consists of a battery of
four stamps, with capacity for eight, two of
Norton's aud oue Varney pan, and one of
" Teal's Amalgamating Tubs," the whole driven
by a water-wheel, which would furnish power
lor a mill four times the capacity of this.
Every part of the machinery is constructed in
the best manner, and it is to be hoped that the
experiments will be more successful this time
than before.

On the pans ill. B. has laid his improving
hand, to such an extent that the inventors
would scarcely know them. He has taken out
the inner portion of the Norton, and increased
its depth some four inches, by the addition of a
wrought-irou band, thereby greatly increasing
its capacity as a grinder, which is its principal
use in this mill. The Varney is made to
charge and discharge continuously, by openings
in the side near the bottom, and in the center
of the top, like the Baux & Guiod. Teal's
Amalgamator consists of a wooden tub with a
cast-iron bottom, on which revolves a flat
muller, having radial openings through which
the pulp passes down between the grinding sur-
faces. It is the invention of a gentleman of
Virginia City, Nev., and has not yet been fully
tried.

In the evening a mass meeting of the miners
of the district was held at Walling's Hotel, of
which Mr. Ault was Chairman, and Mr. Mc-
Guire Secretary. The resolutions adopted by
the Grass Valley miners were indorsed.

On Tuesday 1 returned to Grass Valley, and
the next day I spent comfortably housed.
Yesterday I visited the Houston Hill mine, and
to-day the Lucky.

THE HOUSTON HILL MILL

Is located one and half miles southeast of Grass
Valley, aud is owned by Mr. A. H. Houston,
of San Francisco, Mr. Morgan of New York,
Captain Lee, and several others whose names
I have forgotten. The superintendent is Mr.
Wm. Clift. The vein is opened by an incline
to a depth of over 300 feet, though the lowest
working level opened is 260 feet. The vein is
only from eight to ten inches in thickness, but
owing to the uniform richness of the quartz it
is one of the best paying mines in the district.
The last crushing averaged nearly $189 per
ton. and Mr. C. thinks that the ore now com-
ing from the mine is still richer.

THE LUCKY.

This famous ledge, located about two miles
east of town, is owned by a number of residents
of Grass Val|ey and Nevada, whose names
have been published so often that I will not
repeat them here. The superintendent is Mr.
W. R. Taylor, a practical miner and a thorough
gentleman, who very kindly showed me through
the works, and treated me throughout with the
most polite attention. This ledge was dis-
covered to be of great richness something more
than a year ago. It lies in a kind of green-
stone formation, and is very irregular in size
and position. In many places in the drifts it
is six feet in width, while In others it is but a
few inches. Its average thickness is about two
feet. Its general direction is east and west,
with an average dip to the south of fifty-five
degrees. The incline is down 180 feet, having
been driven straight with an inclination to the
perpendicular of forty-five degrees. It will be
found necessary, however, to change the direc-
tion of the lower part, a3 the inclination of the
ledge is much steeper than was at first sup-
posed. The hoisting works were built at Grass
Valley, and are fine specimens of workmanship.
The engine is of ten inches diameter of cylin-
der, and twenty-four inches stroke, estimated
at 25-horse power. The company have hired
an 8-stamp , mill, situa'ed near their mine,
where they have crushed over 2,000 tons of

quartz, which has paid an average of 830 per
ton. Everything about the mine is done in the
be-t and most substantial manner, showing
that the " Lucky boys," as they are here called,
intend to have a first-class mine if it is to be
had.

SAN FRANCISCANS IN TCVTN.

There is, and has been, quite a sprinkling
of San Franciscans aniong the guests at thu
Exchange. Mr. Hunter is here putting up
concentrators at the Ophir and Eureka mills
Vomer Baux is here looking after the inl- re.-ts
ol the Baux & fiuiotl amalgamators. How-
land of the Miners' Foundry was here last
week, on his way to and from the Star
Spangled Banner claim, where that establish-
ment is creciuiL' machinery. The well-known
mining expert. Capt. Atwood, was also here
la-t. week, smiling as pleasantly as ever ; but
what was his particular object gossip has not
yet reported. I have also met several ac-
quaintances in Nevada, among whom is H. L.
Hopkins, inventor of the Novelty Amalgam-
ator, who is superintending the erectiou of
( 'apt aii i Kidd's new works at the Star Spangled
Banner claim. May they come often. The
people are glad to see them, as they are a sure
indication of increasing prosperity of onr
mine's, Yours, D.

Grass Valley, Jan. 19, 186C.

[Written fur the Mining aud Scictitinc Press.]

Letter from Benicia.

Messrs. Editors : — When I left yonr city
last week, to take a prospecting tour to the
mountains. I promised to pencil some hurried
notes by the wayside for the Press, or rather
for your own private ear, to be pruned, cast
aside, or interwoven, as your judgment might dic-
tate. I feel almost discouragsd, when I find
myself so differently situated from others in their
quiet studios — surrounded with all necessary
book-conveniences and appliances for epis-
tolary correspondence ; you, who have often
written on the car or in the noisy bar-room,
will fully appreciate the difficulties. Besides
this, in turning " prospector" I was entering
upon a busiuess to me comparatively new and
untried. My heart was not very light, I assure
you, and my purse was lighter. But don't im-
agine that I have no gold in the banks, or in
their branches ; I certainly have as large de-
posits in some of our " branches and in their
banks," as any other miner, and am as rich in
leet as a centipede. The truth is, it is some-
what dangerous, these hard times, to travel
with money about you — you might get robbed.
Miners and prospectors, like myself, are not
selfish. Neither are you, and others who
delve deep for truths— for truth's and science's
sake — and for their effects upon the general
good. In a pecuniary sense, your reward is
small. You labor assiduously from day to day,
to gather facts bearing directly upon the ma-
terial prosperity, and indirectly upon the intel-
lectual progress, not merely of our own coast,
but of the whole human race — shedding light
upon our vast mining, petroleum and mechani-
cal interests, and on the various branches of
physical science, and of the arts ; and from
these you deduce principles, leading to greater
economy and efficiency in developing the re-
sources of the country, thus adding to its gen-
eral wealth, and gwing remunerative employ-
ment to a larger population.

A prospector has no time to write, much
less to philosophize. It is a little too deep
for him. Surface diggings suit him best. He,
finds a lead, knocks off a specimen for assay
and hurries to the next new district. I will
now briefly sketch a little of what I have seen
and done. I have only time to say a few
words as to

HOLELS, ETC.

The American is closed for the present, and
will soon be offered for sale. The Solano,
under the care of my accommodating hostess,
Mrs. .Mi n man n, is, iu truth, the only hotel in
the city, and is admirably conducted.

This place is well supplied with

FLOURISHING SCHOOLS,

Public and private, Catholic and Protestant.
Mr. Rose is Principal of the Public School,
and gives, as far as I could learu, universal
satisfaction to his patrons. Miss Atkins, long
known as a popular teacher of young ladies,
has sold her1 Seminary to Rev. Mr. Mills, late
of the Sandwich Islands, who has re-opened the
same with very flattering prospects. I had
the pleasure, in other days, of visiting Mr.
Flatt's Collegiate Institute, aud of witnessing
his tact — a rare and happy faculty— in enlisting
and fixing the attentiou of the pupil, and fas-

tening the thought in the mir.d while fully
aroused, and allowing it no time to relapse into
listlessness. This well established school is,
as usuul, in a very prosperous condition, and
will not be able to accommodate many more
from abroad, unless the already very commo-
dious premises be enlarged.

THE MILITARY.

The soldiers, as you are aware, have been
removed from here, which gives the place a
duller aspect than formerly. At the Ordnance
Department I met the fascinating, gallant
Colonel R. A. Wninwright, of the U. S. army,
and also Rev. Mr. C, before whom I was not
as reverent as I might have been. The fact
is, a waggish soldier pointed him out as one
who could give me any information as to said
Mr. C.'8 whereabouts. As his reverence was
dressed in an officer's uniform, and perceiving
from the questions propounded to him that my
I mental perceptions were somewhat obscured,
and as he enjoys a joke, he became so amus-
ingly droll, and put on such a quizzical look, in
i consequence of the good-natured perplexity of
| your " prospector" — ull so different Irom the
" long face " expected — that the delusion was
(or a time increased. When the light did at
length suddenly burst upon my hitherto obtuse
and now astonished mental phiz, I guess we
laughed. The scene is easier imagined than
described.

PACIFIC M. S. CO.' WORKS.

Here, (and I might have said the same of
the barracks), everything throughout all their
different branches, exhibited a neatness, order
and system, which do great credit to the very
efficient superintendent, Mr. James Pollock,
and his associates. I should like to say more,
but this letter is already too long.

CONCLUSION.

Thanks to Mr. Sanborn, pioneer newsman,
on whose counter the Mining and Scientific
Press is found, to his associate, agent of
Wells, Fargo & Co., and many others, for
kindnesses and courtesies shown, aud infor-
mation and counsel cordially tendered.

Prospector.

Benicia, Jan. 16, 1866.

Consumption of Iron. — It is estimated that
the consumption of wrought iron, not including
railroad iron, in the States of California, Ne-
vada and Oregon, is 10,000 tons per annum, all
of which is imported. The average value of
this iron is at least $80 per ton at San Fran-
cisco, or $800,000 per annum is paid for an
article which should be manufactured at home.
There is shipped annually from San Francisco
from 1,200 to 1,500 tpns of scrap iron, worth
$10 per ton. This goes to the rolling mills at
the East, paying several profits and probably
returns again to California. There are now
some three hundred miles of railroad, inside
and main tracks, which require at least 27,000
tons of rails irrespective of chairs and spikes.
These require replacing at least once in eight
years. As roads are rapidly increasing, the
amount of iron used will increase iD propor-
tion. These figures indicate that a rolling mill
wonld be profitable at the Bay city.

Singular Cause. — The telegraph announces
a tremendous explosion ol a locomotive boiler,
at Terre Hante (Indiana), which was quite
destructive, throwing off the roof of the build-
ing, spreading the wall, and scattering freight,
timber, brick and mortar, books and papers, in
all directions. The most singular part of the
announcement, however, is the cause which has
been assigned for the catastrophe — "the ex-
treme cold weather."

An ingenious contrivance has been made by
two Parisians. They blow a small globe within
a decanter or claret-jug. This globe, which has
its opening in the side of the larger vessel,
serves to hold a freezing mixture to cool wine
or water in summer, and in winter may be filled
with warm water to take the chill off.

A Finland newspaper mentions a Btone in
the northern part of Finland which serves the
inhabitants intead of a barometer. This stone,
which they call Umokiur, turns black, or black-
ish gray, when it is going to rain, but on the
approach of tine weather it is covered with
white spots.

The First Iron Ship. — John Wilkinson, of
Castlehead and Broseley, known as the great
ironmaster, is said to have built the first iron
ship, which was launched in July, 1787.

It is estimated that, at the present time,
vessels are being constructed in French yards
for Prussia, to the amount of $5,000,000.

Most metals unite directly with phosphorus
when the latter is thrown upon them while in a
state of ignition, or when they are heated in its
vapor.

68

M* pitting m& Mmtitk §w&.

SALES OF THE WEEK

ST THE 8. T. STOCK A EXCHANGE BOAED,
AFTERNOON SESSION.

2 shs Hale k Norcrossat 680 per foot.
10 shs Hale k Narcross at 576 per foot, s 10.
22 shs Hale 4 Norcross at 590 per foot, b 30.

4 shs Hale & Norcross at 570 per foot, s 3.
2 shs Bale k Norcross at 565 per foot.

2 shs Hall k Norcross at 560 per foot.

2 shs Hale k Norcross at 570 per foot, s 5

6 shs Hale k Norcross at 600 per foot, a 30
10 shs Hale & Norcross at 550 per foot.

2 shs Chollar-Potosl at 240 per foot

5shs Chollar-Potosl at 250 per foot, b 30.

2 shs Chollar-Potosl at 250 per foot.
10 shs Chollar-Potosi at 249 per foot

6 shs Chollar -Potosi at 250 per foot, h 10.
20 shs Chollar-Potosl at 252K per foot

5 shs Chollar-Potosl at 251 per foot, b 10.
'5 shs Chollar-Potosi at 248 per foot s 30.
5 shs Chollar-Potosi at 252 per foot

5 shs Chollar-Potosi at 250 per foot s 30.

4 shs Alpha, G. H. at 330 per foot.
8 shs Alpha at 235 per share.

10 shs Yellow Jacket at 335 per foot.
lsh Yellow Jacket at 335 per foot, s 10.

1 shs Yellow Jacket at 325 per foot, s 30.
lsh Yellow Jacket at 335 per foot, b 3.

2 shs Yellow Jacket at 330 per foot, s 15.
lsh Ravage at 750 per foot, b 30.

10 shs Imperial at 109 per share, s 30.

20 shs Imperial at 111 per share, s 5.

5 shs Bullion at 36 per share.

1 sh Empire M & M Co. at 190 per sh, s 30.
10 shs Cal Steam Nav Co at 61 per ct, s 60.
Amount of sales, 4128,363 00

Tuesday, January 30.

21 shs Ophlr at 3S5 per foot s 30.
132 shs Ophir at S*5@335 per foot

12 shs Ophlr at 330 per foot, s 3.

3 shs Savage at 760 per foot b 30,

5 shs Savage at 745 pep foot s 10,
8 shs Savage at 760@740 per foot.

1 sh Savage at 725 per foot, s 30.

31 shs Chollar-Potosi at 250@260 per Toot.
10 shs Chollar-Potosi at 250 per foot, s 30.
86 all s Hale k Norcross at 560@5S0 per ft

2 shs Hale & Norcross at 660 per foot s 3.
2 shs Hale & Norcross at 585 per foot, s 5.

2 shs Hale k Norcross at 530 per foot s 30.
, 8 8h.s Hale k Norcross ftt MO.per foot, 9 15.

2 shs YeUow Jacket at 330 per foot s 15.
lsh Yellow Jacket at 335 per foot, s 3.

3 shs Yellow Jacket at 325 per foot, s 30.

6 shs Yellow Jacket at S35@340 per ft
lsh Yellow Jacket at 340 per foot b 10.

2 shs Yellow Jacket at 340 per foot b 3.

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 330 per share.s 20.

I sh Yellow Jacket at 335 per foot s »■
40 shs Daney at ■(' i per foot.
* 24 shs Alpha, G. H . at 228 per foot

1 shs Belcher at 130 per foot

lsh Empire M k M Co. at 215 per share.
10 shs Crown Point at 665@680 per foot

8 shs Crown Point at 680 per foot, h 5.

4ishs Crown Point at 700 pei foot, b 30.
60 shs Lany Bryan at 60c per share.
50 shs Bullion at 35. per share, s 30,
2() shs Imperial at 112@U1 per share.

5 shs Sierra Nevada at 6 per share.

6 shB Adams Pet Oil Co- ;it 5% per sh.

AFTERNOON SESSION.

4 shs Crown Point at 700 per foot.

L 4 shs Crown Po^nt at 72Q pe* fo,Ot..

8 shs Crown Ppint at 725 per foot

1 sh Savage at 760 per foot, b SO.

4 shs Savage at 750@745 per foot b 30.

3 shs-Savage at 742^@740 per foot, b M.
1 ah Savage at 740 per foot s 3.

■ 3 shs Savaye at 740 per foot
3 shs Savage at 740 p?r foot h 30,
1 sh Savage at 7S5 per foot.
1 sh Savage at 700 per foot, s 30.

1 sh Savage at 720 per foQt s 30.

6 shs Hale k Norcross at 535 per foot s 30.
- 2 shs Hale & Norcross at 2fi0 per foot, b 13.

2 ahs Hale k Norcross at 540 per foot s 3Q.

2 shs Hale k Norcross at 600 per foot, b 3.
8 shs Hale k Norcross at 595 per foot

3 shs Hale i Norcross at 600 per ictot
fl shs Hale k Norcross at 610 per foot

2 shs Hale k Norcross at 550 per foot, s 30.
2 shs Hale & Norcross at 600 per toot, s 10,
2shd Hale k Norcross at 615 per foot, b 3.
2 shs Hale k. Norcross at 690 per sh, s 15.

2 shs Hale & Norcross at 600. per sh, s 3,

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 335 per foot.

3 shs Yellow Jacket at 340 per foot Q 3.

2 shs Yellow Jacket at 340 per foot.

2 shs Yellow Jacket at 345 per foot

3 shs Yellow Jacket a,t 350 per foot
1 sh Yellow Jacket at 355 per foot

5 shs Yellow Jacket at 340@335 per ft, s 30-,

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 35ft per foot, b 10.

6 shs Yellow Jacket at 350 per share, s 3.
10 shs Chollar-Potosi at 256, per foot

5shs Ohollar-Potosi at 255 per foot, b 10.

2 shs Chollar-Potosi at 2,66 per foot, s 3.

4 shs Chollar-Potosi at 257 per foot, b 10
15 shs Chollar-Potosi at 260 per foot, b 30.

5 shs Chollar-Potosi at 257K per foot.

5 shs Chollar Potosi at 260 per foot, s 3t
10 shs Chollar-Potosi at 260 per foot

nt s£9 -&lpfta' °- #' at MO per foot

35 shs Bullion at 38 per share.

10 shs Bullion at 37 par share, s 30.

6 shs Bullion at 40 per share.

30 shs Sierra Nevada at 5 per share, b 30.
65 shs Lady Bryan at 60c per share.
82,500 Legal Tender Notes at 71Jtfc.
"'■" ' "*"'- .. ..,$168,49200

Amount of sales..

Wednesday, January 81.

32 shs Chollar-Potosi at 240@273 per ft
5 shs Chollar-Potosi at 270 per foot, bS.

10 shs ChollarTpotosi at 272*-£@273, b 3.

25 shs Chollar-Potosl at 267^^270 pr ft, a 30

48 shs Daney at 4% per foot
4 shs Hale & Norcross at 650 per foot a 15,
2 sha Halo & Norcross at 675 per ft, b 3.

22 shs Hale & Norcross at685@675 per foot
4 shs Hale k Norcros9 at 640@65O, s 30.

4 shs Hale A Norcross at 635 per ft, s 3.
7 shs Yellow Jacket at 355@350 per foot

2 shs Yellow Jacket at 360 Der foot, b 30,
2 sha Yellow Jacket at 345®350 per ft s 3Q.
24 shs Alpha. G. H.. at 250@26O per foot
84 shs Ophir at 337J£@345 per loot
24 shs Ophlr at 340 per foot, s 3.

5 shs Belcher at 155@150 per foot.

2 shs Savage at 750 per foot, b 5.

3 slis Savage at 750 per foot.

4 sha Goi.1d k Curry at 810 per foot, b3.
2 shs Imperial at 112 per Share.

15 ahs Imperial at 109 per share, s30.

20 ahs Imperial at lll@illj$ per share s 3

$ity £Utk |Upjwte— Sfm JttwwiiMfl £ trtb mxft (&u\tm$t §o»t4

From the " Weekly Stock Circular of tlie Associated Brokers."

San Francisco, Saturday Morning, February 3d, 1866.
Our local Fire and Marine Insurance Companies have made their
usual annual statements, as required by law. Their several exhibits
furnish much interesting data concerning the rapid growth and pres-
ent expansion of the business of Underwriting upon this coast.
Heretofore we were exclusively patronizing foreign companies ; but
now resident capitalists find this interest very productive, and are
prosecuting it with great energy. In addition to the following
figures, other details will be found in another portion of the Circular.

Annual Statement of the Insurance Companies of San Francisco
for the Year 18G5.

Pacific

Union ,

Fireman's Fund...
Merchant's Mutual
California Home...

Occidental

Some Mutual

California

San Francisco

Am'nt paid
Dec. 31s(

$750,000 00
750,000 00
500.000 00
460.000 00
3110,000 00
300.000 l»

1,000,000 00
200,000 00
150,000 00

S750,000 00
450.000 Oil
5110 000 00
250,000 00
300,000 10
60,000 00
226,000 00
200,000 00
150,000 00

Amount re-
quired to
reinsure out-
stanaVg risks

$1,051,420 37
502,461 04
635,373 74
287, 2U1 S5
3I'6,032 4t
75,800 41
no report.
242,990 19
275,808 92

$126,994 86
no report.
61,000 00
35,000 00
20,000 00
13,970 00
no report.
31,229 06
20,312 20

Amount of

outstanding

rislts.

$13,458,357
3,720,117
5,873,519
1,274,-"
3,140,310
2,183,542

no report.
1,742,621
3.411,225

Amount of
risks written
during 1805.

$15,446,521
3,953,762
6,804,914
3,915,594

no report.

2,245,000

815,420

5,644.920

3.842,075

It will be seen from the above, that the cash assets of the different
companies, on the 3lst of December last, amounted in the aggregate
to 83,377,000, and the amount of risks outstanding at that time ex-
ceeded 835,000,000. In other words, their assets were less than 10
"§ cent, of the amount under insurance. The largest company had
within a fraction of 8 ^ cent, of assets, and the smallest about 3)£
■$ cent.

The Mining Share market exhibited unexpected vitality this week,
and nearly every stock on the list has been in request at enhanced
rates. The short interest has been feebly sustained, owing to the readi-
ness which seller's option contracts were taken, but at the close the late
advance was not well maintained. The present condition of a number
of mines is thought to be more flattering than for some time past, and
if more economy and better judgment would now mark the management
■ and general policy of some leading companies, they would soon con-
vince those whose faith in the intrinsic value of a Washoe claim has
been well-nigh destroyed, that money can be earned over and above
current expenses, and that the interests of shareholders are henceforth
to be honestly and judiciously protected.

Gould & Curry has been sold within a range of $800, seller 30, and
§870 cash, closing at 8835 bid. There is now nothing new to report from
this claim. A small supply has been accumulated since last dividend
day, and the net earnings this month are likely to show an improve,
ment over January.

Savage has been in more favor, and some 135 feet were dealt in,
advancing from $645 to $750, then selling at $850@,990, and closing
at $860. The financial condition of this company is growing more
satisfactory, and their indebtedness will, at this time, probably not
exceed $75,000, exclusive of some $30,000 due (in monthly installments
of 85,000 each) upon the Minnesota mill. Receipts of bullion, last
month, amounted to 8140,000, and an average of 125 tons of ore is
now taken daily from the 1st and lower levels. In the east drift from
the winze sunk from the latter station, small seams of ore have been
met with. Mr. Alpheus Bull, a gentleman of high standing and well-
known executive ability, has been chosen President of this company

Crown Point has also materially improved, steadily advancing from
$620 to $835, then changing hands at $870@890, and selling yester-
day at $880@810. During the week ending January 27th, 518 tons
of ore were extracted from the mine, 363 tons of which came from the
lower level. On the vein of the latter the north drift has extended 65
feet, and the south drift about the same distance, showing no material
change. In addition to the outside mills alluded to last week, the
Succor, Rigby, and Merrimac mills have since been employed, giving
a crushing capacity in all of say 150 tons per day, including the com-
pany's two establishments. The last clean-up of the Rhode Island .
mill, was $47 per ton, and from the Crown Point, $62. Total yield of
bullion last month exceeded $55,000.

Hale & Norcross has been a feature of the market, and some 250
feet were dealt in ; advancing from 8420 to $580, receding to $500,
seller 30, rising to $875, and closing yesterday at $830. Recent devel-
opments in the north drift, at a depth of 700 feet (within a hundred
feet of the Savage line), are regarded with decided favor. The lode
at that point, so far as explorations have gone, looks promising, and is
said to be fully 12 feet wide, in breasting out some 15 feet to the
north. A recent crushing of ore yielded $55 per ton, and a consider-
able quantity is now being sent to different mills.

Yellow Jacket rose from $345 to $362, fell to $325, steadily ad-
vanced to $465, and sold yesterday at $460@$400. The bullion pro-
duct of the mine, for the six months ending the 1st ult., amounted to
$890,402, from 24,270 tons of ore (an average of $36.68 per ton).
Other receipts, from assessment, etc., were $143,495 — in all, say
$1,033,897. The indebtedness of the company June 30th last, was
$379,771, and during the ensuing six months $845,629 were disbursed
for extraordinary and current expenses, in part as follows : Improve-
ments to the Morgan mill, $81,636 ; upon the South Hoisting Works,
$80,961 ; paid for crushing and hauling ore to mills, $425,000 ; labor,
$89,426, etc., etc. The Morgan mill has thus far cost $223,000, and
the Central and South Hoisting "Works $149,757, which, together
with supplies on hand, make up an aggregate of $428,814 — equal to
$357 per share of capital stock. Receipts of bullion for the weeks
ending January 15th and 22d, amounted to $44,459.

Ophir rose from $325 to $430, and was dealt in at the close at
$415@385. The yield of the company's mills exceeded $59,000 during
the past month.

Alpha fell from 8245 to $228, rose to 8335, and sold yesterday at
8365. Belcher has also revived, advancing from 8125 to $210, and
then selling at 8195@,200.

Chollar-Potosi has been very active at enhanced rates, aDd nearly
500 feet were sold, steadily advancing from $232 to $300, buyer 10,
and changing hands yesterday at $280@257 )/„. During the week ending
January 26th, 640 tons of ore were sent to custom mills. In drifting
west of the Potosi tunnel, in the Grass Roots station, good ore has
been found ; and also in the new station, 60 feet below that tunnel.
The old works, between the 3d and 4th stations of the Chollar, con-
tinue to look well.

Imperial has fluctuated but little, and considerable sales were made
at $111@120, closing at $113. The indebtedness of this company is
now $20,000, less a large portion of the net earnings for January.
The yield of-bullion during the first three weeks of that month amounted
to $49,500. Work has been commenced upon the new shaft. The
contract price to sink and timber the work is about $65 per foot,
and 100 feet are to be finished monthly until a depth of 1,200 feet has
been attained. The dimensions of this monster shaft are 7 feet
4 inches, by 31 feet 4 inches. Empire Mill and Mining Company sold
yesterday at $225, and closed at $240 asked.

Bullion rose from $36 to $62, then sold at , $55, and closed at $48.
Overman rose from $40 to $55, and Bold yesterday at $60@50. Pacific
Insurance Company was sold at $664.. California Steam Navigation
fell from 61, seller 60, to 58 cash, rose to 59^, and closed at 60 asked.

The aggregate sales of Stocks and Legal Tender Notes since Satur-
day last amounted to $925,783.

$nctmtitm$ m staffing pitting $Mw tat tft* ywt Mx KJHtottiwsi.

Name of Company.

July
10th.

July
20th.

July
3Uth.

Aupust
10th.

Augnst
20 th.

Sept.
1st.

Sept.
10th.

Sept
20th.

Oct

1st.

1,7&0
485

1,400
350
370
555

'"h

29
175

*342

10
•.(15

"75
345
20
35

"-6
245
800
775
1.4O0

1,730
530

1,310
395
410
570

"u

6
25

*180

'305

14

1,105

"60
307
16
42

""6
218
910
850
1.470

1,500
425

1,175
480
500
525

"29
175

'266

25

1,220

"166
""35

'227
905
805

1,500
400

1,220
405
490
520

"50

"'25

"J57

'241

20

1,350

*240

"30

"*6

230

990

860

1,425

1,475
39')

1,300
460
500
510

"'70

"*34

'i75

*2i3

18

1,355

'215
"29

"'3

255
1,250

865
1.500

1,135
280

1,300
440
475
480

"43

"23

*i60

"i90

19

1,420

*193

"24

"252
1,120

875
1,925

1,300
385

1,225
420
455
520

"40

"26

'iis

22

1,460
'185

"ih
'256

1,115

900

1,950

1,240
415

1,215
410
420
650

"ib

""5

'i25

"ifo

21
1,405

*221

1,150

910

2,100

1,250

S^vace

1,225

Sheba

Pride ot the West

Kealdel Monte

El Dorado

17

White k Murphy

Baltimore American

Melones

Antelope ....

Napoleon..

2,200

Oct.
10th.

Oct

20th

Nov.
1st.

Nov.
10th.

Nov.
20th.

Dec.

1st

Dec,
10th.

Dec.
20th.

Dec.
30th.

1,000
515

1,075
455
480
475

1,015
380
930
355
370
325

1,010
425
800
350
375
305

1,100
392
765

'308
205

875
340
625

'276
155

976
370
670

'249
150

910
250
650

'130
170

850
350
960

'i25
125

9*5
370
830

'l76
280

30

15

10

15

8

'125

"70

"62

"67

"38

"36

"22

"22

"37

'i50

22

1,110

'166
12
720

"95
111
780

"62
12

670

"42

8

620

"43

Hi
535

"23

9

235

"35
3

425

"65

to

530

'216
1,025

630
1,700

'Hi

750

400

1,000

'i83

760

485

1.010

'i57
720
400
790

'150
830
300
930

'izo

700

265
740

"85
490
245
600

'ioo

460
160
140

133
540
175
240

J&utttorijtffl $ mlt si (&immi$8\im$ l^&oyM faj t»< £. J. #hwfe aiul tottimp \^mx&.

Miscellaneous.

Funded Debt, on par K percent

Insurance Stocks, on par >^ per cent

Wharf Stocks, on par yi percent

Gas Stocks, on par >i percent

Bailroad Stocks, on par % per cent

Steamboat Co. Stocks, on par >£ per cent

Telegraph Oo. Stocks, on par K percent

Water Co. Stocks, on par % per cent

Legal Tender Notes and Bonds, on par >£ percent

-FRAnKUN LAIVTON, Secretary.

Bills of Exchange, on uet amount % per cent

Mint Certitlciites. on net amount y^ per cent

Snecie, on net amount % per <ient

Commission* on Alining Shares.

Sale at 1 dollar up to 10 dollars per foot $0 25 per foot

Sale at 10 dollars up to 25dollars 60 per foot

Sale at 25dollaraupto 50dollars 1 00 per foot

Sale at 50 dollars up to 100 dollars ISOperfoot

Sale at 109 dollars up to 200 dollars 2 00 per foot

All over $200 per foot, or share, one per cent, on the amount of purchase or sale.

J. B. E. (AV.ir.LlEB 'President.

©h* pitting and £ri*tttifi* § rm.

69

IMS nhs Exchequer at fr*b\ (>f r -
200 ins Exchequer at a per »hnre. a 3-
31 -h- Km tn''|UiT at 5>s iit utiarv, b SO.
Suh.t Bullion at 4><ltl i-cr share.

at sihmmm, a 30.
1 *h Em hi 2a.i par »b, si

'j Mi- Empire m a M 1o.«t 22w per ah.

-it CO percent, 9 60
12 -.h»C "I'i.'I

1 .; itll Cal BtMflO Nav I'm at M«56
• 6.U0U Legal Tender Note* at 71 pel n nt.
imni««s session.

1 ah Yellow Jacket at 3W per foot, s 30.

l ib fellow Jacket ai S60 per Tool

1 *h Yelhiw Jacket at S70 per foot
11 Mi. Yellnw J«cket at .17ft per toot

2>hi Yellow Jackut at 3tfJj>er root.

. How Jacket m WO per : ^>t. b 30.

i |h| Hjle A Norcn-uat TOO per loot.

i ihi Halt ■* Norcroaa at 710 per loot

:, \ NnriTiwaai tH*)j>cr fool, I 30.
14 ihi HaJo .* Norcroaa at 7UU per foot, a in.

l «li- Hale A Norm** at 0:O per foot, a 30.

I ah Savatft- at Tl.'i per fool,

1 »ti Bevagfl ut 7*i per foot, » a.

.1 ihj Savage bi 750 poi fi ot

r "h- Pat age ut r»7', per looi.

i -ii Ba"

« Biini'row n Polni .n "i" per foot,

i sii drown Polni ii 928 pi i root,
una Crown Point at ffifi per root, $30.

4 nh» Crown Point at 933 per foot.
3»li9 Belcher at lftl per root.
1 nh Belcher at 176 per foot
1 th Belcher nt -i>u tier foot.
lab Belcher at UB per foot
8*h«i.;<iuiit a carry at 815 per n. a 3,
ii -)m i hollar-Polos! .it .77'. per root

3i -In rim lhir-r.it, ,,| „, 275 por loot.

H aha uj.inr ai Boo per fool b -.'
I't ihaOpblr il 830 p< t share, b 10.

4> -h- H|ih!r .H ,:*\ per lout, bX

. . root.

■Jl «h. oplilr hi :v\*i i.i r foot,
4 aba Alpha, ti U, al '>0i>ur foot.
DO ini Exchequer
6 »hs Exchequer hi 6fe per share.
|o -ii- Exchi auei .it '■ per share.
ii«> -lis K\. in ,,11,'c ,,i %\ per share.
luuahs Exchequer al 6 pepahnto, b30.
i per iharo, s30.

L'nb Empire M A M, V., ,,i :i:- ,'.'|n.

6 she Empire \i i U Oo. ut 200 per ah, b 30.

6 aha Empire M A Mr,, m lv;„,, I'.mptr sh.

■ thai >\ i' i in.ni ut S3 per foot, a 8>

r> shs « tvorman at II per share.
^i -ii-, * i\. Tin, in hi i:"j per root,

& aha Overman at 12)5 per foot, s3.

l -ii bnporlal ai 112 per share.

;> itu Imperial at 111H per "hare.
11 aba Imperial "t 112 per share.
lo-Ji- sii-rra Nevada .it & p? r share.

3 aha Bui ii. hi at 121, per share

.'i -li- Bullion nt ti per share.
Amount of sales..... (189,391 00

Thursday, February 1.

96 sh* Ophlr at 3lU@38U pur share.
B».-h- Ophir »t 37il(aW76 per share, sS.
34 shs Mule A Norcrow at £ai@:i85, 83.
t Ihfl Hale A NorcroSB at 76» persh, s 15.

2-1 -ll.H H;l|i' \ Nnnvii-- .11 7-.V,. <n;-, |„.T !,„,[.

3K||> Vi-IIoh .Ijieket .il ■ilU'.v.lOO |iLT lout,

4 ihi Yellow Jacket »t4'Jtj(34i5iierft, »3.
Bshl Yellow Jaokel at a25&il0 pr ft, b3.
2»h- Sum.--' ,n 762) ;®;73 per cent.

1 sh Siivni;e at 776 per loot, h a

4 aha Savage ai Tgs per foot, t» W.
i -ii Bavage at ;.^o per foot, * 30.
:: shaSavagti ai "b per foot, s3

2 >Iin Savaye al 735 jmr foot b 3.
36»hrtt:nmn r,iiin hi HiXK3t-«iO per foot

4 sha Crown Point at872K per foot, s 3.
31' sh- Alpha, <i. H,, at :!JOffl:W5 per foot
16 Sha Alpha, t>- H., at 330 per ft, b3,

4 sha Alpha, (J. H., m 31 S per toot, a 30.

3 nils Belcher at 21n'o',li>5 per foot, s 3.
4shs Belcher at ^Puftl'.Hi per rout, 8 5.
2*hs Belcher ai 20u per root, b 3.
2aha Belcher, at2Q0 per loot.

SSahaCliolIur-l'oloslat at 280@205per ft
5sh- Chollurl-otosi at 290 per loot, 8 30.
23 Bhfl Chollar-PotOOl at BOJ) per loot, b 10.
in -lis (ivi-rinau ut .Mn.i.'ij per sluire. n ,'i,
30sha Overman at B0®47}i per foot, b 30.

23 sh« Overman al 5o<347 per share
7:> -Ii- Exelnvnier at 7- ,7'-. per r-haru.
22 sha Bullion at 3n per share.

6 sha Bullion at 55 per nhare, b 30.
15shs Imperial at 114(3116 per share.

10 aha Imperial at U2i^ iht share, a 30.
400 shs SegreLiated BOIch&r at 50c per foot.

ArrKBJtOOK mnmsioh.
JKJshs Ophir nl im&mn per foot
12 shs O'-hlr at 400 per foot b 3.
t^ shs uphlr at 4O0($4lS per foot.
60 shs Ophir at 110 per foot, b 30
32 shs overman aUTffliWpi-r share.

7 shs Overman at 50 per loot.

16 -Ii- Overman at W per share. s3.

Ofthj Overman ut 51 per font, b 10.
15 shs Overman at 66062 per loot

Saba Savage al P10@795 per foot.

2 shs SaviiL-e sit S^iflXiO per foot
lsh Savage at 860 per foot h30,
I'6sh- Hide X Xnri.T.i.v- :il :;:ViT,siO per loo.
Sabs Alpha, Q. It. at3ill®365 per foot.

4 sbs Alpha, rj. h., at 350 per root, s3.
4 shs Alpha. Q ii, at 370 per foot.

6shs fellow Jacket n.1 480@»65 per foot.

11 shs Yellow Jurkoi al .|ti:>r. Pin per foot.

6 shs Yellow Jacket at 460@466 persh, a 3.

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 150 per fool, s 30.
20 Shs Crown I'omt at sJjJ'G SlXl jierfoot
20BhsCh'ilhir-rot,i>i in .'iini]ier fool, b 10.
20 shs rinilhirl'iiliisi al 2% per loot

2 shs BelchiT al 199 per foot

4 ShB GOUld .V Curry at S50i>cr toot
95 shs Exchequer, at uper share
80 shs Imperial at 116(3116 per share, 830.
49 shs Imperial at MM^iai per share.
43 shs Imperial at lL'i%U9>£ per share.
10 shs Imperial at 120 per share, b 30.
20 shs Hull ion at 7i.irt 02 per share.
10 shs Bacon, G H, at 75 per foot

2 shs Cal Steam Nav Co at 69!£ per cent
Amount of sales $191,638 00

Friday, February a,

264 shs Ophlr at 105(Sii25 per foot
201 shs Ophir at 425(5i4:)0 per share, b 30.
48 shs Ophir al 425 per foot
9 shs Yellow Jacket at ifiiirS;.l.|5 per foot
4 sha Yellow Jacket at <Hu per loot. 8 30-

19 shs Yellow Jacket al 425<5i-M0 per foot
lah Yellow Jacket at 135 per foot, b 30.

10 shs Savage al 850@950 per foot

7 shs Savage at 99i i<5,90u per foot.
2 sits Savage at 975 per foot

1 sh Savage at 950 per foot, s30.

66 shs Imperial at I2kr. ll'.i per share.

4 shs Gould .t Curry al ,S7ll per loot.

31 shs Chollar l'oto.si at 3Hi(Si2H5 per foot
2GshsChollar PotOsl at 280 per loot

5 shsdiolhir-l'ntosl at 2(iu per foot, s 30
4 slis Crown Point at S90@S80 per foot

40 shs Bullion nt 55(S(,u per share,
fishs Confidence at 45 per share.

12 sha Hale A Nurcross m S5ofii S20per foot
88 s is Hale A No.crns? ut Sttic ^75 per foot
27 shs Bole her at 2l!Uft:l'.l,', per foot.

36 shs Alpha,!;. II. al 3U0@380 per ft
100Msnvfn.iunuttt)f..,55 j.er fm,t.
170 8haExelieqiierat8!,(«MpcrfooL
lsh Luipire M A M Co. at 225 persh.

2 4hs Cal Stem Nav Co at 59f-i per cent

AFTKRNOON session.

120 shs Opliir at 425©415 per foot

144 shs Ophirai 390^:^5 per foot
4 shs Gould A Curry al 825 per foot s 30
9shs Yellow Jacket at 410@405 per ft s'lO
4sh8 Yellow Jnckel at iimj pL-r share
9 shs Savage at !i25(T.,SJo per foot
7 shs Savage at sijij per foot.
2 shs Savage al .sjlaiK-Slill pur foot, 8 30
Sails Crown Point at 630 per foot, b 30
4 shs Crown Point at 810 per foot,
25shsCho]lar-J'olosl at 250(52HOpcr foot
HijshsChollai-.l'otoH ,n ■:<-,;,<«■ 2:>7>., per loot
3SBhsImperl.il at 114^U:i pershuro.

24 shs Hale A iM.rcross ai WC SS5 per foot
bshs Hale A Norcross at 845i:.830, s30.

27 shs Belcher at 2Uuper foot
4 Shs Aljdia al 3ti5 per foot.

25 shs HuIIimii (11 b,uh is persliare.
7.r> shs Overman at 50 per foot.

20 shs Overman at 45h li}£ per loot, s30.
Amount of sales $170,249 00

MINING SHAEEH0LDEES' DIRECTORY.

List of Notices of Meetings, Dividends- As-
sessments and Delinquent Sales.

Corapristntr the rfaiDW of OonnuilM, District or Countj
of Location, AmouiK of Aaaeaament; Dateol Hi
llnoiKMit AdverUaeuienl and Sale, and Amount and Time
of Payment of Dividends.

COMPILED FOR EVERY ISSUE.

Ailv i-i-ii-etl In tho Mining and Sclentltlc Preaa
mill other Mun Fritnclacu Juurnnli'.

HAKH AV'rnr DAT AOT'O PIT

l.tn LOOATIOIf. *«"> --H1>T. DlLI>y'T LIST. OT SALK.

Animas, Daranito, Hex., 40c Feb 3— Feb 19*

AKftwam, Nye co., $1 Jan 18— fab B-

ArbltrliK, Chihuahua, Mex.,$l Feb 3— Feb 15

Alpha. Slur, -v CO., Ner.,*30 ..Jan 18— Feb 17

Ailainn 1'etroleuin ...Annual Meeting Feb 7

Bine Led-'e, I.nnli r eo , $1 Feb 3— Feb IB'

Bunker Ulll, El Dorado co., J1.50 Jan JO—Foh 2

Consolidated Silver Hill M Co., Nov., }2 Feb 10— Feb 20*

OspltolA, 20o Feb 8— Feb 22

Ca plial Meeting Feb 6

Chlplonema, Sonora, Mex., $5 Jan 27— Feb 7

OOBWllU. Nevade co.. Cal., $5 Feb 10— Feb 26

Caledonia Tunnel. Onld Hill, Nev., $2 Dec 23-Fcb 3

Chollar-Fotosl, Storey co., Nov., $100 Jan 21— Fob 1

Confluence. Storey eo., Nov., $25 Jan 22— Feb 0

Cos il;i. Slnaloa, Mox., 51 Jan 29— Feb 10

Comet Petroleum co., 30c Feb 24— Mar 8

Dluna. Lander co., Nev., $10 Jan 20— Feb 6»

Dies Padre, Alamos, Mex., $2 Feb 2— Feb 14

Evoca, Del Norte co., CnL, 25c Mar 3— Mar 19»

Emerald Copper, $1 Feb 10— Feb 21

Elk Horn, Petroleum, 50 ! Feb 7— Feb 23

Exchequer, Storey co., Nev., $2 Jan 17— Feb 1

El Tasto, Sonora, Mex., $2 Feb 26— Mar 1U

Franco- Americana, Mex., 25c Jan 26— Feb 9

Great Western Tunnel Co., Aurora, Nev June 27— Feb 10'

Ooo Washington, Alpine Co., $1 June 27— Feb 13*

Ilauscom, Copper, Del Norte co., 16c Feb 21 — Mar 10"

Hornet, Lander co., Nov., $1 Jan 20— Feb 6*

Iowa, Storey co., Nev Meeting Feb 12

Jewel t Storey co., Nev., $1 ., Mar 3— Mar 20*

Jeffrey oil, 5ue Feb 19-Mar 3

Kentucky Copper, Calaveras co.,$l J mi 20— Fob 7'

Leland, Arizona, 60c Mar 3— Mar 1Q1

Lady of the Lake, Arizona Mar 3— Mar 19

Lady Bryan, Storey eo., Nev,, $1 Feb 5— Feb 16'

London Quartz, 50c Feb 20— March 10

Lihertad, Sonora, Mex Meeting Feb 0

La Fernandez, Sonora-, Mex., $5 ...Mar 1— Mar 15

Maggie, Lander co., Nev., $5 Feb 14— Mar 3

Napoleon, Calaveras co., $7 Jan 23— Feb 3

Nuostra Senora do Guadalupe, Durango, $i... Jan 27— Feb 11

Newldrla Meeting Feb 8

North American Sole, Feb 10

Nonpareil, $1 Feb 20— Mar 10

North American Tin co Annual Meeting Feb 7

Oxford Beta, Esmeralda co., Nov., 50c Feb 17— March 3"

Owen's River Canal co., 40c Feb 3— Feb 19*

Overman, Storey co., Nev. , $10 Feb 9— Feb 26

Peninsula, Lower Cal .' Sale Feb 8

Refugio, Chihuahua, Mex.,$2}£ Feb 10— Feb 2 1

Rodgera, Storey co-, Nev., $3 Feb 27— Mar 12

Salamander, Calaveras co., Cat, 20c June 27— Feb 10*

Santiago, Lyou co., Nov., $1 Jan 22— Feb 10

Sweet Vengeance, Yuba co, $1 Jan 20— Feb G

Shoshone, Lander co., Nov., $1 Jan 29— Feb 12

Santiago, Lyon co., Nev., $1 Feb 1— Feb 20

Sierra Valley, Plumas co., Cal., $1. Mar 5— Mar 17

Tuolumne Mountain, 50c Feb 10— Feb 26

Union Mattole, Humboldt co., $5 Jan 19— Feb 6*

San Francisco Stock and Exchange Board.

rjoltefl stales 7 8-lOths ,

Go?. Legal Tendei Ko\ a ,

-. 7 ttcuut

San fttni laoolOf cent

Sau Rraaolsoo Bonds, 1856, fl ^ cent
San FraiMi- n Bouds, 1858.0 ^ cent
Sacramento » Ity BoodSj o ^ cent...
Sacrarneulo County Bonda, 0 3*cout
Mary.-viile Bonds, 'lo '{* eenl

Stockton Bonds, 10 \* oenl ,

Yuii.i Ooonty Bonds, lo >* cool

Bolts County Bouds, 10 ftosQt

C'.iiilortna KuvbjatioU Co ,

Stats Tolcttr ipb Stock

San Francisco Gas Co

Sjujrunenlo Gag Co ,

Spriuy Valley Water Co ,

Sa.\ Fraih»

Bui.
* 70?i

1866.
Asked.
J TV,

70X

86

60
76
60
To
66

58 a

68>i

BAItBOADe.

Sacramento Valley Railroad

Omnibus Railroad

Central Railroad Co

North Beach aud Ulssloo

44

ii

..Annual Meeting Feb 8
Feb 3— Feb 21*

Vcntana, Durango, Mex —
Wide West, Alpine co., $3...

j'uba. Brown's Valley, S3 Feb 3— Feb 17*

Yeosemlte, Humboldt co., Nov., $1 .25 Jan 20— Feb 6"

•Those marked w 1th an asterisk (») are advertised in this
journal.

ASSESSMENT AND SALE LIST

OF CLAIMS IK

VIKGINIA AM* GOLD lfl f I\l\, MISTKICTS.

CORRECTED WEEKLY FROM LATEST DATES
OF THE TERRITORIAL ENTERPRISE.

[This list embraces Companies advertised in Virginia City
papers, most of which are not incorporated or advertised in
B"n Francisco.

AeaessnuMitK Levied.

Name of Company. Date of Levy. Am't per foot

Alpha , Dec 19 200 00

Bullion Dec 27 10 00

Caledonia Dee 22 2 00

Chollar-Potosi Dec 19 100 00

Confidence , Dee 21 25 00

California Consolidated J .in 9 1 00

Globe Dec24 1 uo

McMeans & Williams Dec 19 25

North Comstock Dec 19 25

Overman Jan 9 10 00

Peck , Jan 3 100

Santa Rita Dec 22 60

Sclin anient Sales.

Name of Company. Dale of Sate. Place of Sale.

American Basin Feb 16 Virginia.

Almaden Feb 9 Virginia.

Belcher Feb 15 Virginia.

Belcher, Baldwin & Abernethy Feb 15 Virginia.

Coercion Feb 19 Virginia.

Chollar-Potosi Feb I San Francisco

Exchequer Feb 1 San Fraucisco

Jewctt Feb 1 San Francisco

Kentuck Feb 2 San Francisco

McMeans & Williams Feb 20 Virginia

North American Feb 10 Virginia.

Utah Feb 3 Virginia.

Union Feb 5 Virginia.

MINING STOCKS.

Ophir $ 425

Gould & Curry 870

Empire M. &M.C« 226

Sierra Button Quartz Co

Central

California

Savage 975

Chollar- Potodl 276

Hale k NorcTOSS. 875

White & Murphy.!

Sierra Nevada 7

Yellow Jacket 425

Overman 60

Cedar Hill Tunnel

Wide West 7

Crown Toiut 880

Antelope

Emoralda 1

-Etna ,

Real del Monte i

Bullion, G. II 65

Buckeye

Dick Sides

Imperial

Alpha

80

69 j;

104
76
60

45

66

46

$ 430

876
260

9S5
2S0
880

430
61

119
380

IS

67

120
385

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1866:

Unsolved, That we regaru" a mining paper or journal of
great importance to the mining interest of Cnliforula. and
we recommend the .Mining and Scientific Fitiiss, ot San
Francisco, lo the consideration and support of tho miners
of ! the Pacific coast.

San Francisco Jobbing Prices Ourrent.

Flour, extra, $ bbl 7

Do Superfine 6

Corn Meal, ft 100 ft

Wheal, ft 100 ft 2

Oats, choice, ft 100 ft 1

Barley, $ 100ft 1

Beans, ft 100 ft 8

Potato^, ft 100 ft 1

Hay, ft ton 10

Live Oak Wood, ft cord 8

Beef, on foot, ft ft

Beef, exlra, dressed, ft ft 1:

Sheep, on font, 1

Hogs, on loot, ft ft

Hogs , dressed , ft ft

Groceries, Etc.
Sugar, crushed, ftft

Do Ch ina

Coffee, Costa Rica, ft ft ;,

Do Rio

Tea, Japan, ftft

Do Green

Hawaiian Rice, ft lb

China do

Coal Oil, ft pal

Caudlee,ft ft

Ranch Butter, ftft

Isthmus do ,

Cheese, California, ftft

BggS,$ doz

Lard, ft ft

Ham and Bacon, ft ft

Shoulders

Soap— Pale & C. 0

Castile

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75 @

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San Francisco Eetail Prices Ourrent,

Butter, California fresh ftft 60®

do pickled ft ft 60(al

do Oregon... : 35@

do New York, ftft 45@

Cheese,^ ft 25@

Honev.Tfaft 30®

Kggs', ft doz 1 50®

Urd,ftft

Hams and Bacon, ftft

Cranberries, ft gal

Potatoes, swoet, ft ft '

do Irish, ft ft

Tomatoes, ft ft

Onions, ft ft

AppIus.No. 1, ftft

Pears, table ft ft

Plums, dried, ft ft

Peaches, dried ,' ft ft

Grapes, ftft

Oranges, ft doz

Lemons, ft doz 1 00®

Chickens, apiece 75®

25® 35

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PRICES FOR INVOICES.

Jobbing price* rule from ten to fifteen per cent, higher than Vie
following quotations.)

Iron— Duty: Pig $9 ft ton; Railroad 60c ft 100 fts; Bar
l@l>aC ft ft; Sheet, polished, 3c ft ft, common, 1)£@
1?£« ft ft; Plate l#c ft ft; Pipe, l^c ft ft; Galvanized
2&u ft ft.

Scotch aud English Pig ft ton , 52}£@ — 55

American Pig ft tou 50 ®52|£

Rclioed Bar, bad assortment, ft ft 3 @ —

Refined Bar, good assortment, ftft 3}£@—

Boiler No. 1 to 4 4 @ 5

Plato No. 5 to9 4>i@ 6

Sheet No. 10 to 13 4 ®—

Sheet No. 14 to L!0 , 5 @—

Sheet No. 24 to 27 '. 6>^@—

Coffer.— Duty : Sheatbiuc; 3>^c ftft; Pig & Bar 2i^c ft ft.

Sheathing ft ft 36 @38

Sheathing, Old .■ 20 @30

Sheathing, Yellow 35 @37

Sheathing, Old Yellow 12 @13

Bolts 13 @16

Composition Nails 30 ®32

Tin PuxBs.—Duty: 2}ic ft ft.

Plates, Charcoal, IX ft box 14 ©15

Plates, I C Charcoal 12 ®13

Booting Plates 11 @ 12

BaucaTln Slabs, ft ft 41 @42^

Steel.— English Cast Steel, ftft : l2>j@16

Quicksilver.— Per ft — @65

For export. 55 @—

Zinc.— Sheets ftft 9j^@10

Lead.— Pig ft ft 7 @ 8

Sheet 10 ©12

Pipe ,..10 ©12

Bar 0>£(urt0

Borax— California, ftft ' ; . . . .20 ©23

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CALIFORNIA.

Trinity. — The journal is calling attention
to the undeveloped mines of Trinity, and says :
'Only a short time since some miners discov-
ered a claim opposite Junction City which pays
from §50 to $80 a day. And how was the
claim found 1 Simply by disregarding the ad-
vice of " old miners." and working faithfully to
open a.claim which had, been deserted by men
who did not possess the same energy and
perseverance.

We do not hesitate to affirm that this county
offers hundreds of just such opportunities, if
we had the right kind of population and enough
of it to develop them. No other county offers
diich inducements to a large mining population
'as Trinity. A county as large as the State of
Massachusetts, every foot of which is more or
less auriferous, with untold -wealth in quartz,
yet with not a single mill, or even arastra, and
this extent of territory occupied by some twelve
hundred miners. Five thousand could easily
find employment, independence and riches
within our borders, and even then it would take
years to exhaust the surface diggings.

•■ Plumas. — The Quincy Gazette says: A
friend informs us that the region of country
around the Premium and Orescent ledge is lit-
erally covered with paper titles, sometimes two
or three deep. It is undoubtedly a rich section
of country, and those who locate should per-
fect their title by labor and actual occupancy ;
otherwise, they may have to call in the aid of
the law to decide ownership — and law is an
expensive luxury lnaw-a-days in this climate.

The Treka Journal says : More Chinamen
are being employed this year in this county by
white men than ever before, from the desire to
get claims worked cheaper. Scott river, which
used to be a great field for white labor, is now
overrun with Chinaman, who work at so low
rates that white men cannot compete.

Nevada.— "We understand that several mines
in Grass Valley, and among others the Union,
have been compelled, in part at least, to sus-
pend operations for the present on account of
the great influx ol water from the late heavy
rains. Their pumps were inadequate to the
task of keeping them free of water. Some of
the mills are also running short of rock on ac-
count of the impossibility of hauling by reason
of the bad condition of, the roads.

We would call the especial attention of our
readers, to the summary of mining news from
this county, given in another place, in to day's
issue, from our Nevada and Grass Valley
correspondents.

Placer. — We learn that quite an improve-
ment in the placer mining prospects are begin-
ning to. appear about Yankee Jims and
Sarahsville, by reason of the introduction of
machinery to work the cement ground, which
it has been found impossible to work by the
ordinary method of sluicing. Much of the
gravel found here is of that peculiar cement
character which it is necessary to work over
five or six times, at great expense of hauling,
etc., allowing it to lay in the meantime through
one or more entire season to slack. Even
then a large amount of gold was lost.

Something over a year ago, Mr. C. H. Dewey,
the conducting manager of one of the principal
mines near Sarahsville, decided to put up a crush-
ing-mill,- similar to those employed in Nevada
county. After a year's trial the plan has been
found to succeed well. Crushing the gravel
has been found here, as elsewhere, a decided
success. This mill employs twenty stamps,
driven by a 40-horse engine, although but ten
stamps are employed at present. These ten
stamps reduce from thirty to forty tons of
cement every twenty-four hours.

The Rough Gold company, hear by, have also
erected a mill which went into operation about
three months since ; so late in the season, how-
ever, that the company have as yet scarcely
been enabled to give' the new process a fair
teBt. No doubt, however,, is entertained with
regard to its ultimate success. There are
numerous other claims in this vicinity, all of
which feel a renewed confidence since the
above-mentioned mill experiments, and no
doubt is entertained but that other mills will
soon be put up, as fast as the different claims,
are properly opened.

Calaveras. — The San Andreas Register
says Messrs. Knapp, Wilcox & Co., have just
completed a mill of six stamps to. crush the

dirt from their claim, at Vaqui Camp, about a
mile and a half from that place. They have
some very rich dirt, but it is a kind of cement,
so hard that they are unable to save all the
gold by the ordinary method of washing. But
by the use of the stamps they will be able to
make a good thing.

Amador.— The Dispatch says that an exten-
sive cinnabar mine has lately been discovered
near the Boston ranch; about ten miles from
Jackson „in this county, which is pronounced
very rich by those who profess to be judges of
the article; and a company has been organized
and will shortly be incorporated for the pur-
pose of working it. Should it turn out to be
as rich as it is supposed to be, it. would be
difficult to estimate the value it would be to
this section of the country.

Tuolumne.— The editor of the Tuolumne
Courier recently visited the Bacon mine, at
Calder's ranch, about ten miles from Sonora,
owned by Messrs. Bacon & Leonard. This
claim is' a" recent location, but considerable
money has already been spent in developing it.
A tunnel has been driven in 185 feet to the
vein, and a cross drift 200. feet each way in
length running all the way up the vein, and
disclosing a ■ large amount of rock. To this
level five chutes have been opened from the
surface downward, about 100 feet distant from
each other, aud connected by stopes at con-
venient intervals. An incline is being sunk
from the northern drift, which is now -down
about sixty-five feet. Over 400 tons of rock
have been extracted, which will nowbe crushed,
and an immense quantity is also in sight. All
the work of opening, timbering and ventilating
is described as having been done in a superior
manner. Good results are confidently expected
from this mine.

The same paper, in speaking of the Sugar
Pine District, some eighteen miles from So:
nora, says it has for several years been noted
for the number and wealth of its quartz ledges,
some of them having yielded a vast amount of
gold, while many others in a less forward state
of development give evidence of becoming quite
as productive. One of the most promising-
claims in the district is the Mount Moriah,
located in November, 1862, and containing
2,400 feet, situated about half a mile from the
famous Excelsior, and about the same distance
from Uhiontown. The vein has been pros-
pected for the distance of 1,800 feet. Consid-
erable quantities of rock have been crushed,
and proved to be rich, and more, of a still bet-
ter quality, is being daily taken out. This
claim will no doubt prove a valuable one. A
mill will be put upon the ground in the spring,
Or sooner, if roads and weather permit.

Gillis Bros. & Co., struck a pocket in the
decomposed slate about their ledge, near
Tuttletown, from which they have already
taken several hundred dollars. The streak is
three or four inches wide, aud yields from
twelve to forty dollars to the pan, and getting
richer. Their claim is on the " big lead," and
is being prospected with energy. The rock
presents a fine appearance, aud samples taken
from any portion of the ledge show free gold,
being almost precisely like the quartz from the
Eaw Hide Ranch lode.

One-half of the Shanghae quartz mine, near
Yankee Hill,-Tuolumne county, has been sold
to a San Francisco party for $25,000. Gen.
Morgan and J. B. Douglass, of Columbia, were
amoug the owners.

Amador. — The Jacksonville Sentinel says :
A few days ago, Sam and John Taylor com-
menced to prospect a bar on Applegate, a
short distance below the Fowler quartz ledge,
by cutting a race from the creek. They cut
through the rim rock, and in so doing took
put about fifteen ounces of coarse gold, varying
from the size of a wheat grain to an ounce in
weight. They only worked four days.

W. B.. Floyd has sold his quartz vein and
mill in Hunter's Valley to a San Francisco
company for the nice little sum of 824,500.
The vein has been paying very well and is con-
sidered good property.

A correspondent of the Free Press writing
from Hunter's Valley says that there* are a
great many influential men of capital from San
Francisco among us, who seem to take an
interest in the mines of that region. The
"La Victoire" mine looks well, as does the
"Blue Lead." The latter, you will hear of in
a. short time. Mr. Wilson of San Francisco,
has purchased the Floyd vein and all the ma-
chinery,tools, etc., connected therewith. The
Superintendent of the La Victoire, is afloat
through the hills and ravines, negotiating for
Wilson & Co. It is to be hoped he will sue

ceed in his endeavors to bring to a successful
issue what it has taken months to bring down
to so low a figure. The Potts, at the Jemisal,
looks well, and also the Barrett vein. In
fact our Valley is full of mineral and all it
needs is thorougji development.

VIRGINIA CITY AND VICINITT.

It has long been a a pretty generally con-
ceded fact that a large amoiiritof loss attended
the working, of the mills in Gold Hill ; but we
were scarcely prepared for anything like the
following, which we clip from the Gold Hill
News of the 27th ult :

Last night we were shown about an ounce
of soft amalgam which was taken trom one pan
of the tailings caught in the Dayton reservoir.
Mr. Andrews is principal owner, we believe,
and McLaughlin & Root own one-fourth. This
reservoir was put in for the purpose of catch-
ing the tailings that flow down Gold Canon,
arid the .amalgam we saw was taken from one
pau of ,the tailings in this reservoir, by Mr.
Root himself. He states that they have
already accumulated several hundred tons of
those tailings, which are equally rich with
those from which the prospect we saw was
taken. There is but little doubt that thou-
sands of dollars pass down Gold Canon every
mouth, and we cannot see why the own-
ers of mills do not catch their own tailings and
save them ; for in time the tailings that pass
down Gold Canon will be worth more than
what is extracted from the pre at the present
working.

The Granite mill, Gold Hill, has been closed
up, the owners having sunk some $20,000 in
cash, aside from their own labor and attention.
The News, after stating that the proprietors
had struggled toanfully to make the mill pay,
intimates that there must be a screw loose
somewhere in the mill, for it is so conveniently
located that its profits should be much larger
than those located remotely.

It is said that there are about 1,700 men
engaged in the mines of Gold Hill proper, ex-
tracting about 950 tons of ore per day, which,
at $30 per ton, would give a yield of $28,500
per day, or $855,000 per month.

Outside Mines.— The Enterprisers informed
by Hon. Felix O'Neil, of the Assembly, that
the mines in the Peavine district, near the
Truckee, bid fair to prove of no inconsiderable
importance in the mining interests of Nevada.
There are in that district five principal claims
known as the Great Eastern, Develhymer'
American Eagle, Enterprise and Metropolitan,
which are being worked .steadily by the Me,
tropolitan Tunnel and Mining company. The
first of these mines located was the Devel-
hymer, in the spring of 1862, by Mr. O'Neil
and his associates, and the others are a series
of parallel ledges. No work of any account
was done on these ledges until last August,
after the return of Mr. O'Neil from Austin,
when the Metropolitan Tunnel company, in
running for the Develhymer, struck the ledge
now known as the Great Eastern, which, on
being stripped 40 feet by 250 feet, at a deptli
of 25 feet, disclosed a large body of sulphuret
ore, intermingled with desulphurized ore. From
this ledge the company are now furnishing the
English Mill company, on the Truckee river,
with ore which yields from 80 to 108 ounces of
bullion to the ton. The mine is but seven
miles from the mill, and keeps the latter
steadily employed in working its ore.

The Clan Alpine district is about 130 miles
east of Virginia and 45 miles west of Austin.
It is four miles west of the Overland Mail
route. It is a bold, rugged, and mountainous
district, but fortunately well wooded and wa-
tered— advantages which many other districts
do not possess. Until recently but little work
has been done in this district. Now, however,
New York capital is beginning to make itself
seen and felt. The Silver Lode Mining com-
pany are sinking a< shaft on the McGregor
ledge. They are now down 185 feet, and find
a ledge between seven and ten feet in thick-
ness, which assays all the way from $80 to
$160 per ton. Such rockas* this, at such a
depth, is certainly encouraging. They can prob-
ably sink 100 to 150 feet further before the
water level is reaehed. This company have
also a mill in process of construction. It is a
substantial stone building, large enough for
twenty stamps. But ten stamps will be put in
at the present time. The mine and mill are
under the supervision of Mr. J. Ingalls, and
will be in running order early in the spring.
There are several other companies which will
commence operations there in the spriDg.
REESE RIVER.
A mammoth mining association, known as
the Consolidated Silver Mining company, has
recently been organized under the laws of the
State of New York, to carry on the business of
silver miniug chiefly in the Reese River dis-

trict and vicinity. The company already own
thirty-six ledges, a larger majority of which are
located within three miles of the city of Aus-
tin. It is the intention of the company to have,
at least, four mills running by the first of July
next, each with a capacity of reducing twenty-
five tons of rock per day. They propose to
have two other mills in operation by the first
of November next. The capital stock of the
company is fixed at $8,000,000, divided into
80,000 shares, of $100 each. Their principal
office will be at 73 Broadway, New York, with
branch offices in Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago,
and Austin. The officers and directors of the
company are said to include some of the most
substantial men of Boston, Philadelphia, and
New York. The most able metallurgical and
scientific talent will be employed in directing
the works. We should judge, from all accounts,
that the association has been, started upon a
substantial basis. We trust that future events
may prove that such is the fact.

We have been able of late to obtain but few
items of interest from the mines in the imme-
diate vicinity of Austin. Favorable accounts
continue to come in from the outside districts,
which appear to be scattered, at intervals, over
an immense tract of country, indicating that
the mineral resources of that part of the State,
when they become properly developed, and
provided with roads, facilities of communica-
tion, etc., must prove of incalculable extent
and importance. We shall endeavor, at some
future time.fto give some connected and intelli-
gible description of these outside districts —
their localities, their degree of mineral devel-
opment, mill facilities, etc., etc.
ESMERALDA.
The Visalia Delta, of a recent date, reports
Mr. ~Wm. Fleming, Superintendent of the Oro
Fino Co., of New York, as having lately passed
through town, en route to Owen's Biver. A
20-stamp mill and provisions for forty men for
six mouths is ou the way in their own teams.
They expect to commence operations in the
beginning of April next. ,

The Esmeralda Union is informed by parties
lately returned from the Hot Springs District,
that there have been several large and aurifer-
ous ledges discovered in that vicinity. There
is a great deal of work being done in that sec-
tion,and from the loads of bullion they briDg
up quite often, we should judge that companies
there were well remunerated for their labor.
HUMBOLDT.
According to the Register Wis Arabia mines
have been sluggish, of late, the boys being
somewhat pinched by the extreme cold weather.
The ledges, however, have suffered no pinch.
Times will be lively as soon as the winter lets
up a little.

The last working of Montezuma ore, eighty
tons, shows an average yield of 896.04 to the ton .
By smelting process, an improvement of about
seventy-five per cent, on this rate will be made.
Between the lower drift and the one next
above, a large mass of their best millable ore
has been exposed.

The owners of the " Bald Hornet" (!) have
resumed work, and the ledge looks well.

Jersey and Daisy have both struck for better
weather.

Under the head of " Bullion from Oreana,"
the Register says that Webber & Co., shipped,
by Moyer's express, on the 15th inst., 428.27
ounces, value $371.51.

Montezuma Co., sent, by same, 8,078.28
ounces, value $7,683.40.

A favorable report is made with regard to
the progress of work on the Monticello tunnel ;
the: foreman, Mr. J. F. Cole, is reported to
have given excellent proof of his ability to
conduct a work of that kind.

Mining Prospects in, Akisona. — Coulter &
Tysou's quartz mill, at Wickenburg, crushed
thirty tons of rock from the Vulture lode the
first week in December, and cleaned up $2,700.
The mill of Bowers Bros., on Lynx creek, is
doing well. They are crushing rock of the
Accidental lode, which pays about $80 per ton.
Everybody is in good spirits at the prospects
of the mines. Every indication of richness is
shown by the many quartz lodes that are tried.
New lodes are being discovered every week,
and all show well.

The rich mineral districts, as yet bnt par-
tially prospected ,-ire the Big Bug, Lynx Creek,
Turkey Creek, Hassayamp and Quartz Moun-
tain, "in all these there are rich gold and
silver mines ; but, with very few exceptions,
work has been suspended in these districts,
and many are now waiting for the time when
they can pursue their labor with safety. That
there are millions in treasure in those localities
there is no doubt, and it is the opinion of all
who know anything of mining that superior
natural facilities exist here for working the
mines to great advantage.

$h* pinitig and ^djntiffc f was.

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SHerhnmrat.

AS ELEOTBIO-MAGNITIO ENGINE.

It is known to many that a well known and
ingenious mechanic of this city has been for a
long time engaged in bringing to a practicul
degree of perfection a motive engine to be
driven by electro-magnetic power, to take the
place of the Bteam engine. This gentleman
has devoted years of labor and a large amount
of money in making his experiments, building
working models, etc. Several engines, con-
structed alter different patterns with different
modus of receiving and delivering their power,
have been successively devised by him, and
thrown asido as not coming up to his idjga pf
tli.' pn iper standard to insure their successful
introduction. Some of these we have examined
either in principle, or as working models, and
they all appeared to possess a greater or less
degree of merit. We were permitted to ex-
amine, a lew days since, his last effort ; upon
which the inventor is willing to rest his reputa-
tion, and which ho feels confident is capable of
being constructed upon a scale of auy desired
degree of magnitude, from the little model
already constructed, np to an engine of suf-
ficient power to drive the largest sea going
steamer afloat. According to the calculations
of the inventor, in addition to a perfect im-
munity of danger from fire or explosion, his
electro-magnetic engine also secures a large
economy of space and weight over the steam
engine. The machine, oa now constructed,
works very much like the double-acting work-
ing beam steam engine, having an arrangement
something like the walking beam of such a
machine, working with eccentrics and cut-offs,
and driving the shaft by a crank ; by which
means any length of stroke may be obtained
from six inches to six feet.

It would be impossible for us to give any-
thing like an intelligible description of this
remarkable and truly original invention, sc
totally unlike anything ever before attempted
in the way of electro-magnetic engines. By a
peculiarity in the form of the electro-magnets
Deed, which the inventor claims as a part of
his invention, a much larger amount of power
is obtainable than from magnets used in the
usual form.

The machine is even more perfectly nnder
the control of the engineer than asteam engine
can be, and it is perfectly self-regulating, so
that no matter what duty is thrown off, the
speed is instantaneously adjusted to the duty
required. The principle of its construction is,
to all appearances, as capable of being ex-
tended so as to give an indefinite amount of
power, as the steam engine. If the inventor
is correct in his calculations, the cost to the
horse-power, of running such an engine, is very
much smaller than the cost of fuel for a steam
engine ; while the attendance aud manipula-
tion is still more favorably disproportioned.
The cost of the machinery must also be much
less, and the space required for the same is
largely economized.

The advantages to be derived from the intro-
duction of some such power, as a substitute for
steam, even at an expense of the same amount
of cost and space, must be obvious to every
one ; but if that same power can be obtained
at a much less cost, and confined in much less
space than steam, the advantages would be
absolutely incalculable. "We have had no op-
portunity to give the invention Buch an exam-
ination as will enable us to express anything
like a definite opinion of its merits, founded
upon our own judgment. We have examiued
electro-magnetic machines heretofore ; but
Dever, until our attention was called to the
present one, have we seen anything, where the
first impressions were at all favorable to
success.

The inventor proposes to take his model to
the East, in a short time, and introduce it to
the notice of capitalists. It is well worth the
examination of intelligent mechanics ; and we
presume will be willingly shown to such, al-
though no public exhibition of it will be made
at present, if at all, in San Francisco. Wei

believe the inventor is desirous to secure the
assistance ot capital to enable him to give it a
practical trial ; and as the invention is Cali-
fornia!) in its conception, we should like to see
it fully developed by California capital. It is
now in a condition where its value may easily
be determined by figures, founded upon a few
simple experiments with the working model
already constructed. We expect to give a full
description of this invention with illustrations
in a future number.

Bodsb Raising— Probably the largest job
of building raising ever effected was recently
accomplished by Hollingsworth & Coughliu,
in elevating the Kobbin's iron block in Chi-
cago, to the new street grade. The block is
heavily constructed of iron and masonry, 150
by 80 feet on the ground, and five stories high,
with an estimated weight of 27,000 tons. It
was raised nearly three feet, with alt its mer-
chandise, and the side-walk, undisturbed, ex-
cept in elevation. Not a crack in wall or walk
was discovered, although it was raised with
jackscrews, a means much inferior to the hy-
draulic machinery employed for such purposes
in this city. Not less than 1,580 jackscrews
were employed, aud the work was completed in
twenty-one days. The success of these gentle-
men in this effort has already brought them
offers to make a trip to Paris, France, lor the
moving of some heavy blocks of buildings there,
which European mechanics frankly confess to
be beyond their power. It has often been
said that American mechanics only wish to
know what is to be done, and they will find a
means for doing it, but a stronger exemplifica-
tion of this has seldom, if ever, been offered
than in this instance.

Carriage Manufacture. — In 1860 there
were forty carriage-making establishments at
New Haven, Connecticut, employing 1,300
hands, and making 9,425 carriages, valued at
$1,448,750. There are now thirty-five estab-
lishments in operatiou, employing 100 hands,
and making 5,115 carriages, valued at $1,314,-
750. The carriages now made are larger and
more expensive than formerly, as the main
business in 1860 was in making light and cheap
carriages for the Southern market. The aver-
agi value of those made in 1860, was $103.
and the average value of those made this year
is $242. The Southern carriage trade has re-
vived since the war, and some of the manufac-
turers are devoting themselves almost entirely
to filling Southern orders.

Improvement in Brick Making. — Mr. John
McMuitry, of Louisville, Ky., has recently put
into operation an improved brick making ma-
chine, for which he has taken out a patent,
and which is described as follows :

The clay is taken from the ground by means
of elevating cups attached to india rubber belts,
and is emptied into two large wooden tanks at
the top of the machine, where it is ground and
tempered by steam, which is let in through
small apertures in the cylinder. It then
passes into the molds on the large cylinder,
where, after receiving a pressure estimated at
eight tons, the bricks drop upon an india rub-
ber belt, and are carried away to dry and be
burnt. The large cylinders make twenty-five
revolutions a minute, and at each one dis-
charge eight bricks, or twenty per minute.
The capacity of the machine, it will tuj seen,
is 12,000 per day of ten hour's work. The
bricks, on leaving the mold, require very little
drying, from the fact that the immense pressure
put upon them drives almost the entire moist-
ure out.

The machine is highly spoken of by compe-
tent judges, and the company owning it are giv-
ing a practical demonstration of its value to
large numbers of persons who daily visit the
premises to witness its operations.

Mr. Wm. N. Shaw, a mechanic in the em-
ploy of the Union Company at Copperopolis,
has recently invented a new grapple for safety
cages, to prevent their falliug in case the rope
or chain breaks. It is said that the invention
is very simple and effective, and can readily be
attached to auy cage. Mr. Shaw is about to
apply for a patent.

Saw mills were first used in Germany in the
14th or 15th century ; and in 1663 one was
erected in London, by the side of the river
Thames. '

THE STEAM SYPHON PUMP.

This is the name given to a new pnmp re-
cently invented in New York, nnd for the
manufacture aud sale of which a company has
beeu formed iu that city. This pump is a de-
vice for raising and forcing* water by the direct
action of steam, and is operated by simply
attaching a globular-shaped chamber to a
Bteam pipe, at any convenient point in its
length, and connecting that chamber, at any
convenient angle, with the water to be removed.
The jet of steam, passing in a direct line
through the chamber, creates a vacuum in the
chamber into which the water rushes, and from
which it is forced by the current of steam,
much after the manner in which the feed water
is forced into the boiler by Gilford's injector.
The invention is extremely simple ; not at all
likely to get out of order, and may be readily
put np at any place where communication can
be had with a steam boiler. The cost of nu
apparatus to throw from 100 to 3,600 gallons
per hour, is only from S20 to $200.

This pump is so constructed that there are
no moveable parts to it ; it is without valve or
plunger, and so arranged that all bodies of less
diameter than the suction pipe, such as fruit,
grain, sand, mud, cinders, coal, brick-bats, etc.,
etc., pass freely through it without in the least
impairing its operations. These qualities
would appear to give it immense advantages
over any other machine as a bilge-pump for
steam vessels. For employment on board of
steam vessels, where an abundance of steam
is always at hand, it must be especially service-
able. In case of leakage, the whole power of
the steam can be employed, if there are pumps
enough on board, to tree the vessel of water.
Its employment for such purposes is strongly
recommended by numerous officers and persons
connected. with the government and merchant
marine.

Captain M. Hiller, of this city, has been ap-
pointed agent for the company for the Pacific
coast, and a consignment of theBe pumps is
expected by the next steamer. They will be
received aud may be examined at the Union
Foundrv.

Henry Steers is building at his yard in
Greenpoint, L. 1., a large wooden steamer for
the Pacific Mail Steamship Company. This
vessel is said to be the largest wooden steamer
ever built. She is 5,000 tons burthen, 300 feet
in length, 50 feet in breadth, with 31 feet
6 inches depth of hold. She is to be con-
structed from the best material, and will cost
over $1,500,000.

American Pianos in Europe. — The New
York Tribune says that the house of Steinway
& Sons, of New York, turned out over 203
pianos during the month of November last, of
which number twenty-eight were first-class full
concert grands — eight of .which went to Eu-
rope.

Hint to Railroad Men. — A St. Louis paper
gives a description of a new invention said to
be now in use on the street railroads of that
city, and called a "conscience meter." It
records each passenger who pays the conductor
his fare, and registers the amount received.
The instrument is buckled around the waist of
the conductor, and the face, which resembles
the dial-plate of a gas meter, with three hands,
is locked up, to prevent the conductor from
turning it back.

The Advantages of Low Carts. — To illus-
trate the saving of labor by the use of low
carts, the Agricultural Gazette says that a
man in spading 'will turn over about one hun-
dred tons of earth per day. If he had to throw
it over the side of a cart or wagon five or six
feet high, he could not handle more than one-
fifth of the weight he lifted in the first place.
Consequently, for every foot the cart is low-
ered a fifth part of the labor will be saved.

Ingenious.— The latest product of Yankee
ingenuity is the self ringing mop. By the use
of it house-cleaning becomes a fine art. It is
neat, durable, labor-saving, and there is no
lotjfer need of scalding the hands in water or
getting on the knees to do the scrubing out.

Agricultural Invention. — Mr. Hill, of the
firm of Hill & Bradley, Marysville, has invented
a grain-sower, which for its simplicity, cheap-
ness and serviceableness, promises to come
inlo general use among the farmers of Cali-
fornia.

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MINING INTELLIGENCE EXCHANGE.

The proprietors of the Mining and Scien-
tific Press have long had in contemplation
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Exchange Room ," which shall be free, at least
to all persons visiting the city, if not to actual
residents. The precise plan and scope has
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fornia mining, which it will be possible to
obtain. The entire record will comprise a
number of large volumes of printed matter
and manuscript — the one-tenth part of which
is not within the reach of any other parties
than the proprietors aforesaid. We shall soon
be able to give our friends and the public the
benefit of the same.

The Reese River Mills and Mines. — The
Reveille is after our correspondent "J. L.
Ormton ," with a sharp stick ; so also is a cor-
respondent, who writes us from that region
under his proper signature ; but whose com-
munication came to hand too late for insertion
in our present issue. It will appear next week.
" Ormton," in his communication, stated among
other things, that there were more stamps at
work or nearly ready for work in and about
Austin, than could possibly find employment
, — their number was over 250, while it would
be impossible "at any time during the next
twelve months to keep more than sixty stamps
in full work, from the mines of the Reese
River district." The Reveille questions the
general terms of the statement, and adds that
our correspondent has set the number of stamps
at least 100, in number too high. A probably
correct and very favorable tubular exhibit of
the yield of the Reese River mines will be
found elsewhere in our issue of to-day, to
which we would refer our readers for infor-
mation in this respect. We can assure the
Reveille that " J. L. Ormton" is no myth, al-
though the signature is an assumed one.

The Flood on the Sacramento. — The Sacra-
mento river stood twenty-two feet eight inches
above low-water mark, on Friday of last week.
It maintained its hight, with but little variation,
throughout the day. This is but six inches
lower than the flood-mark of January 10th,
1862

THE PROPOSED MINING COLLEGE,

The establishment of a school or college for
the purpose of teaching the sciences bearing
upon mining, agriculture and ,the:, mechanic
arts, is a step which, if well directed at the
outset, and placed upon a liberal basis, cannot
fail to produce most beneficial results. Much
will be lost, or jather will fall short of attain-
ment, if, unwise counsels prevail. , ,

The proposition to open a school of tech-
nical instructiou for miners, is naturally viewed
with some, degree of jealousy by those who
have added a little practical education to a
mere empirical knowledge of the theory , of
mining ; and by those who, after long years of
toil and experience, have acquired, a degree of
knowledge which enablesthem; to manage with
considerable success, in some particular local-
ity, or in a peculiar class of mineral, with
which they have been long familiar. The first,
fear an exposure of their ignorance ; while the
latter are jealous of the proposed introduction
of a class of men into their midst who have
been raised to the same point as themselves, by
a sort of royal road, which they have never
been permitted to travel. , Such objections, of
course, are not worthy of consideration.

There is still another class who honestly
fear lest the practical character of the miner
would be injured by placing too much depend-
ence upon theory alone. Such fears are
groundless, as it is not expected to substitute
the instruction proposed for the experience to
be gained only by patient and persevering
labor. Even a superficial mining education is
not without its benefits ; for, let any good,
practical miner only acquire a fair amount of
general knowledge in the science of mining,
in addition to his peculiar skill, and he will be
from that time on treed from the vexatious in-
terference of shallow pretenders and charlatans,
who, possessing neither practical knowledge
nor scientific acquirements; go about the coun-
try, with a swagger and pretentious confidence
of knowledge, seeking to impose their hum-
buggery upon uneducated mine-owners.

Oue great need of something more than
mere practical experience for success in mining,
grows out of the varied circumstances under
which mineral deposits occur in different dis-
tricts, and tlie constantly chauging geological
features by which they are surrounded ; to a
proper knowledge of which technical instruction
in schools is an absolute necessity. One of the
chief objects of the institution proposed, is to
fit the miner by a general examination and
study, both theoretically and by observation in
the field and mine, of all these various phe-
nomena, and the different processes used in
various localities, to suit his machinery, and his
processes, and his general mode of work, to any
particular locality in which he may be eugaged,
and to any condition under which he may find
the mineral placed, which he may be called
upon to treat. Without the education pro-
posed, he may be constantly subjected to the
imposition of charlotanism, or he may be led
into pecuniary ruin by the one-sided knowledge
or local prejudices which he has imperceptibly
acquired by his isolated, practical education.

Every person intimately acquainted with
early mining in Washoe; knows that millions
oi dollars were sacrificed there by the ignorance
of those in charge. Men were sent to take
charge of mines there, who were never under
ground in all their lives, unless jjri a visit to a
wine cellar 1 — while mill-men and amalgamators
were put in charge of works who were igno-
rant of the very first principles of both mechan-
ics and metallurgy. And who does not know
that such men generally pretend to three-fold
the knowledge of .those who are experienced
and educated ; overwhelming and disgusting
with a weight pf, words and assertions, those
more modest and unassuming men who thor-
oughly understand their busiuess.

Innumerable instances might be mentioited,
both in this country and elsewhere, where im-
mense sums' of money have been lost by the
employment of such men.

We will, next week, endeavor to point out
some of these instances, and to show where our
mines and miners would be directly benefitted
by the establishment, of a, school of the charac-
ter proposed.

YIELD OF EEESE EIVEB 0BES,

We give below, compiled from the Reese
River Revielle, the returns of the bullion-pro-
ducing mines of Lander county (Reese River
district), as shown by the Assessor's books, for
the third and fourth quarters of 1865 ; showing
the amount of ore worked from' each mine, and
the average yield per ton. The table will be
found very interesting :

TVame of Mine.

Aquilla Real

B. &N. Co., N>il Queen

ConSdence

Diana

Echo .:.....

Esther

EJsell. ..:.'... ..:..

Fenian Star

Florida

Fort bnelling

General Hooker,....
Graham & Henning..

Great Eastern

Grass Valley; !

Henry Clay

Hornet

Hubbard

J. S. Morrjs. ..

Maggie

Maple Leal

Manhattan

Magnolia

Mexican

Morgan & MunCey. . .

Morse

Midas :

Mellicaua......!.....

Naiad Queen, No. i..

North River

North Star

Niagara

Nickerson , .„

Primrose

Qnintera 7

Revenuo '. 11

Hock Currie 7

Romeo

Social (Gilligan) 200

S.vage 154

Savannah

Suvngo' Consolidated

Silliman

Seven-Stars

Stephen A. Douglas..

Silver Hill 5

Shnslifiuo 41

Tcsoro 2

Taylor & Passmoro.. 6

Tiinoc , 6

Trov

West Point 23

Wbitlatcti Yankee

Blade 161

W R Strong

Wliitl.-itch Union

Yankee piude

Li-'nt te Chase

THIRD QUARTER.
Tom. Av. l'idd.

21

9
26

20
370

15
9
37

150.00
133.08

167.03
9S.58

300.00
163.44

384.30

170.19

S6.00

118.42
325.55
275.54

106 56
246. eO

118.00
112.20
147.47
171.31
,200.00

12s'.67

129.82

FOURTH QUARTER.

Toils. Av. Yield,

% 89 98

46K 91.61

1 ■ 143.07

67 145.88

4 36.29

2

. 12
1
S7«

61.44
86.60

100.04
48.00

98.22
69.62
67.42

104.09
83.00
91.00 !

67 96 28 ;

l)i 148.49 :

"b'4 76\42 i

30 156.15 i

94 90.77 I

5 60.60

18 173.48

18 256.27

15

1
4
4

2>;

i

32.00
64.00
75 81
61.72
73.91

130.75

2S0'4- , 97.38

1>J 134.43

do 157.29

bii 123.65

1 100.04

3 127.75

3 171.01

10>£ 90.38

359.51

70

1

171 50.07

237 41.35

14J{ 101.06

The average yield per ton for the third quar-
ter, of all the rock crushed in the district,
was $182.75 ; that of the fourth quarter,
was $117.89. Quite a discrepancy will be no-
ticed in the yield of the ore from the same
mines for the two quarters — the most marked
discrepancy being in ore from the Naiad Queen
No. 1, the Savage, and Whitlatch, Yankee
Blade. It is reasonable, says the Reveille, to
assume — indeed, we have been so advised in
the case of oue mine — that the higher figures
resulted from working ore only of the first-
class. It will also be observed that a number
of mines yielding bulliou in the third quarter
are not included in the returns of the fourth
quarter, and vice versa. Several of the mines
have been sold, and a large number are under
negotiation, while a still larger proportion can-
not be profitably worked without the aid of
machinery. The long-continued cold weather,
as well as the condition of several of our mills,
have greatly hindered the production of bullion
during the last quarter. It is quite evident
from an examination of the Assessor's returns
for the last three quarters of 1865, that there
are in this county over one hundred mines that
could be made to produce bullion profitably,
after the expenditure of a moderate sum to
furnish- them with the necessary machinery.
Too many of them are owned by poor men,
who have neither capital; system, nor harmony.
In this county,, at the present time, we doubt if
the most systematically-worked mine of the
best-managed mill extracts and reduces its bul-
lion at a cost of less than $40 per ton, while in
the greater number of cases we believe it will
reach $50.

The Restless Miner. — The Humboldt Reg-
ister says : " It is strange how the passion for
finding new diggings will fasten on a man who
once allows himself to sit in front of a frying-
pan and bundle of blankets, on the ridge-pole
of a sore-backed horse. With plenty of excel-
lent ledges already exposed at their doors, these
prospectors keep up their pursuit as if it were

a mania ; as with many it seems really to be.
— »--». i ~. — *

It is stated that an English company have

undertaken to build the railroad from Shingle;

i Springs to Carson City and Virginia. I

OUE GBAVEL DIGGINGS.

Mills for crushing cement gravel are now
being built all through the central portions of
the mining regions, from the bauks of the Yuba
through Nevada, Placer and El Dorado coun-
ties, down into Calaveras. In our to-day's min-
ing summary notices will be found of the
successful working of these mills in the upper
portion of Placer county, and of the recent
starting of one by Messrs. Knapp, Wilcox &
Co., at Yaqui Camp, near San Andreas, in
Calaveras county. The fears formerly enter-
tained by many that our placer diggings were
soon to be exhausted, are rapidly being dis-
pelled1. The fact is we are just beginning to
open them up. The present system of river's
contains but a small portion of the anriferous
gravel of California ; and it is only the gravel
along the immediate beds and banks of those
streams.'and the more shallow hill: diggings
which occur at intervals, between them, which
our mines have yet attached to any consider-
able extent. The immense placers formed by
the ancient system ot rivers which are now
known to have been even more extensive than
those at present existing ; together with 'tire
extensive and irregular deposits of gravel, due,
in all probability, to still more ancient glacial
action, are as yet scarcely entered upon by our
placer mining operations.

Capital and machinery, scarcely less in ex-
tent to that required for the working of our
quartz mines, will be needed to develop these
ancient placers. Mills must be erected and
extensive drain tunnels driven, aDd in some
eases pumps and hoisting works erected to get
at these rich deposits. A large number of
mills, known as "cement mills," arealready en-
gaged in taking out the gold from this cement
gravel. They will eventually be' scarcely, if at
all inferior either in numbers or importance, to
our quartz mills. The attention of capital is
already being turned in that direction, and
millions of dollars will soon be absorbed by this
promising branch of our mining industry. We
hope soon to be able to lay before our readers
some important facts with regard to these'
cement diggings, which will, probably surprise
our own people, and which cannot fail to exert
an important influence abroad in opening the
minds of capitalists to the future importance
and magnitude of our placer, interests which,
instead of being on the wane, are in reality but
just beginning to be developed.

AN IMPOETANT MINING ENTEEPEISE.

The Grass Valley Union says that a com-
pany is in process of organization for the con-
struction of an extensive drainage tunnel, to
commence at some point on Wolf Creek, below
Allison Ranch, and intersect several ledges,
somewhat upon the same principle as the
Amazon tunnel, in Palmyra district, Nevada,
aud the Sutro tunnel in Virginia. The number
of shares is fixed at 1,000. The par value of
the shares has not been determined, but in
order to prevent a monopoly of the enterprise
by capitalists, it has been decided that no
shareholder shall be entitled to represent more
than one share. The first payment for a share
shall be five dollars — with installments of one
dollar each, to be levied as the work progresses.
Some seventy names have already been sub-
scribed, and the list is rapidly filling up.
Miners of much experience aDd men of capita*
are interested in the work. Every miner ac-
quaiuted with the line of this proposed tunnel
must see at once the advantage of such a
work. It will drain, to a great depth, some of
the richest mines in Grass Valley, and may be
extended almost indefinitely. It can scarcely
fail, in its progress, to open up new and valu-
able mines. The idea is worthy the energy and
enterprise of that important mining locality.

The Eagle Mine. — We yesterday saw a
fine golden brick, the result of a late crushing
at the Eagle mine in Amador couuty, aud near
West Point. Twenty-two aud a half tons of
rock were crushed, realizing $1,006.50— about
$44 per ton. The gold assays $16.50 to the
ounce. The Secretary's letters speak well
of the appearauce of the mine aud rock, and
the- indications are that even a better result will
be realized from the next " clean up."

Wkt pining and JSriottiffc %tm*

73

Rich Hock yiv.ru the LonxuNA. — We have
seen some very rich gpecimuiis from the Loaid-
iium lode, nest Coaltemtte, Mariposa county,
which mine wo noticed, at considerable length
in our issue of the 20th ult. These specimens
are Iru.u a newly opened locality on this miue,
and more than justify the impressions of its
value which we have already given. The en-
tezpfiaillg proprietors of this mine, Judge lies-
lep of this city, brother und son, are determined
to have it properly and thoroughly opened and
worked. To this end they are spending some
money in the way of experimenting. The
Jlagau dosulphurization process, and the liyer-
son amalgamating process, will both be thor-
oughly aud practically tested. A trial furnace,
for the former process, capable of roasting ten
tons at a charge, has already been once fired up,
and worked very satisfactorily. It is designed
to subject the quartz, alter passed successively
through the Hagan furnace and under the
stamps, to the Ryersou process, for amalgama-
tion, in the presence of superheated steam.
The result of these experiments will be looked
for with much interest.

The Kxcklsior Minks no Myth. — The re-
porter of the Virginia Enterprise, who lately
visited the Excelsior mines, was very much
taken aback, a few days since, by a San Fran-
cisco gentleman who seriously approached and
inquired of him if there was really any impor-
tance to be ultached to the reports from those
miues. The reporter aforesaid immediately
took the doubting Thomas to see a large col-
lection of selected rock from that locality,
which would assay from $250 to $50,000 to
the ton. The doubter being convinced that
rock which could produce such magnificent
specimens, must be valuable, in the aggregate,
exclaimed in substance, " Why, with such rock
so near, are the people of Virginia City talking
so mnch about goiug to Montana?" The ex-
clamation was a very reasonable one ; but
somehow or other people will run off to unex-
plored fields, and leave mnch richer ones close
at home ; there is something so fascinating
about distant mine3 — it is perfectly irresistible
to some miners, and neither facts nor logic can
drive it out of them.

Tee New York Times is discussing the
question of an underground railroad, for the
relief of Broadway, and showing np its advan-
tages over the common tracks in use. It is
estimated that the total cost of such a road,
extending from Bowling Green to Central
Park, would be about $8,fl00,0U0. The esti-
mated receipts for the first year are 81,500,-
000, and the running expenses $541,000— mak
ing the net earnings $958,000, or about 12 per
cent, on the cost. This estimate is based on
a traffic of 20,000,000 passengers, at an average
of seven cents per head. The estimate of traffic
is considered quite within bounds, in view o(
the fact that the traffic of the whole city is
computed at no less than 100,000,000 per year-
Underground railroads have proved a pecuniary
success in London , and are now found an al-
most indispensable convenience. The situation
of New York will render their eventual estab-
lishment in that city equally indispensable1, and
that at an early day.

Silver Ore from Lower California. — The
Kohler Bros. Silver Mining company received,
by the. last trip of the John L. Stephens, from
their Espinocena mine, in. the San Antonio
district, 1,685 bags, or 170,000 tons of second-
class ore, assaying on the average $90 to the
ton of 2,000 pounds. The reports of W.. Y.
Roberts, Esq., the intelligent superintendent of
■ the company's mines, continue to be of the
most favorable description. A former shipment
of twenty-seven tons gave an average assay of
$5115 to the ton. But one assessment, and that
of only one dollar per share has been levied, in
the last fifteen months. The same tru&tees,
who have managed the property so well for the
past year, were, on the 8th instant, re-elected
for smother term .

A strike among the colliers of Northum-
berland, England, has lasted twenty-three
weeks, and entailed a loss of $> 150,000 upon
the employers alone.

LIST OF 0FPI0EES OF MINING COMPA-
NIES AND INC0EP0EATI0NS.

[prnu3&Ki> is tub nwi issbv or kach muxth.]

nregtvi it,.' ii ir 'recent i tin,-* heldtn this

a or appointed. Bvory
boUA-udeci lend lie lue reenH of their

.!..■ !hu. i»m ..ii record, «r.itimuii..lv, wiik unv
other fucu of general interest J

Alameda Coal M. Co. — Jan. 8th. Trustees :

B. Dean, B. Btg. Auger, W. B. Agard, T. P.
Mc.Mahon, A. Wapler. President, B. Dean;
Secretary, Theo. Router ; Treasurer, B. Eug.
Auger ; Superintendent, A. T. Ladd.

Kohler Brothers Silver M. Co. — Jan. 8th'
Trustees : Stephen Otis, I. S. Polack, I. W.
Felt, 1. Ward Eaton, Win. Fischel, B. L.
Brandt, (i. J. S. Hyams, Q. A. Chase, J.
Naphtaly. President, Stephen Otis ; Secre-
tary, R. Wegener ; Treasurer, fcr. J. S. Uyams.

recent incorporations.
Keystone Consolidated M. Co., located
near Amador City. Amador county.— Capital
stock, $600,000, divided into 600 shares, of
SI ,0110 each. Trustees : John S. Henning, J.
W.Cashwiler, M. C. Hillyer.

Pacific Coal (Co., Contra Costa county. —
Capital stock, $50,000, divided into 250 shares,
ol 8200 each. Trustees : Johu HahrjyS, Lach-
man, David Stoddard, L. Yappe, C. S. Higgius.

San Ambrosia Silver M. Co., San Antonio,
Lower California, Mex. — Capital stock, $600,-
000, 3,000 shares, $200 each. Trustees : Joseph
Kohler, Jacob Kohler, R. Kohler.

Rippon 6. & S. M. Co., Silver Mountain,
Alpine county.— Capital stock, $300,000, 300
shares, $1,000 each. Trustees : John Cahalin,

C. L. Gilbert, M. C. Owens, Curtis Palmer,
Thos. Taylor.

Hope Gravel M. Co. , Grass Valley, Nevada
county.— Capital stock, $60,000, 3,000 shares,
$20 each. Trustees : Geo. E. Hinckley, H. J.
Paine, A. C. Taylor, J. A. Ramson, W. A.
Bateman.

To Correspondents. — We have a large mass
of communications on hand — all good — which
we will endeavor to find place for as fast as
possible. Among those not yet announced are
the following : " R. K.," of Austin, Reese
River; two communications from "M.,"of
Brown's Valley, Yubacounty; two from " X.,"
of Partzwick, Mono county; another letter from
our correspondent " D.," who writes, this time
from Folsom ; " * * * *," from Aurora, Neva
da; " Juanito," from San Antonio District, Nye
county, Nevada; and " A. H.," from Weston,
Mammoth District, Nevada. We have also
a very well written communication from " O.
W. E.," upon the mining title question, with
regard to which we should be pleased to see the
writer.

To Metallurgists and Miners. — We would
call the especial attention of metallurgists and
miners to the card of " B. B.," under the head
of " Metallurgists and Miners," which will be
found in auotlier column. The geutlemau ad-
vertising is a person of undoubted abilities in
his speciality, and one who has had much prac-
tical experience both here and in Europe. He
is prepared to undertake the construction aud
management of metallurgical establishments
for the reduction of the ores of copper, silver
or lead. Uudoubted California reference will
be given. He is also prepared to give advice
and plans, as consulting expert and engineer.

Prospecting to Some Porpose. — The Reese
River Reveille gives the particulars of a pretty
good prospecting operation, by Mr. John Sis-
son, of that place. In November last Mr. S.
discovered .and located the Fairview ledge, in
the Silver Peak District. Mr. Samuel Mar-
tin, of the Vanderbilt mine, was joint owner
with him. Mr. Sisson, the discoverer, has
just disposed of his one-half interest for the
sum of $75,000. A splendid result achieved
in less than two months.

Mining Suit. — The Sonora Democrat says
suit has been brought against the original own-
ers of the Rawhide Ranch mine, by the San
Francisco company that bought from them,
and afterwards yielded possession to the New
Yorkers. They charge fraud in the transaction.
Several of the first company are under arrest
awaiting a hearing. The full particulars of the
transaction, out of which this suit has grown,
were given in the issue of the 14th of October
last.

Detention of the Patent Blasting Oil.

Messrs. Editor* : — We beg to inform you
that the reason why we are not yet in posses-
sion of the first shipment of Nobel's Patent
Blasting Oil, which arrived some time ago per
steamer from Hamburg at New York, is be-
cause the Mail Steamship Company, believing
the same dautrerous, refused to receive it on
board their steamers. Certificates from the
first chemists of Europe to the effect that this
Blasting Oil, when packed for shipment, is in
no wise dangerous, have been forwarded to
New York, and we apprehend no further de-
lays in shipping, as soon as these certificates
have been received. On receipt of the first
sample lot we shall cause public trials to be
made. Your obedient servants,

Bandmann, Nielson k Co.,

Sole Agents for Nobel's Nitro-Glycerine.

PAn-RANAOAT Valley. — The Reese River
Reveille has something further from these
newly discovered mines, which we described at
considerable length in our issue of the 9th of
December last. The information reached that
paper through a letter from E. C. Hammond,
under date of December 21st, 1865. Mr. H.
writes as follows : " We are only about 200
miles from Austin, but no white man has ever
made the trip. Henry Butterfield will go
straight to Ruby with Indians for guides.
These mines exceed anything I ever saw. No
mines in your section can compare with them.
This spring they will be known. There is no
snow here, By looking on Bancroft's latest
map you will see that the Big Muddy empties
into the Colorado. It has two sources — one,
the east, is in Meadow Valley, and the other,
the west, is in Pah-ranagat Valley." This,
Butterfield — who has for a long time been em-
ployed at the Indian agency as interpreter —
was sent to the Pah-ranagat Valley several
months since from Fort Ruby, by Lieutenant
Seamands. He traveled directly from Ruby to
Pah-ranagat.

Hydradlic Mining in Montana. — An order
has been received in Sacramento for two pipes
or nozzles to be used in hydraulic mining, to
be forwarded to Montana. The person sending
the order speaks very enthusiastically of the
mineral richness of that country.

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One copy, six mouths, by mail. In advauce 3 00

One copy, one year, by express 6 60

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Five copies, one year, by mail, In advance 20 00

Bv eily carriers, per inunth fin

Single conies 12)£

Monthly series (or parts), containing 4 Nos flO

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Tbe Cihcdlation of the Prkss, already extensive, is rap-
Idly increasing, and subtantlal men woo enn pro Hi by wide-
ly disseminating Information of their business amongst the
most intelligent. Influential and industrial classes of the
Fficittc Slates and Territories will llnd no more effectual or
economical medium for advertising

DEWEY <fc CO., Proprietor*.
Patent Agency and Job Printing Otllce, 606 Clay street, Sa

Francisco. Julyl 1865

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COPYRIGHT SECURED.

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Besides answering fully
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All the Purposes of the

Ordinary Countlrig-House Calendar

During the Nineteenth Century.

The Calendar for each moDth is arranged In a single col-
umn, as in the regularly published (book) Almanacs, ren-
dering Itmore easy for reckoning, in most instances, than
the customary Countlng-Houseform of Calendars.

It is simply understood.

It affords the samp reference from year to year.

It avoids errors.

It occupies a convenient space.

Its usefulness Increases by use.
Once used it becomes indispensable,
It is -worth one hundred times its cost.

Its cost is trilling, but its value is constant and perpetual.
For a single reference it is often worth ten times its cost. In
financial, legal and business. transactions, it saves many
grave and Important mistakes, i

DEWEY <fc CO., Sole Agents
For the Copyright on the .Pacific Coast.
For sale only by Canvassing Agents, and at the Mining
and Scientific Press Patent Agency, Book. News and Job
Printing Office, 505 Clay Street, San Francisco.

Pacific Mail Steamship Co.

The following Steamships will be dispatched on tbe fol-

lowing named days.

February 10th— GOLDEN AGE Oapt.E. I.. Farnsworth.

Connecting with ATLANTIC, Capt Maury.

February 19th— GOLDEN CITY Capt- F. R. Baby,

Connecting with NEW YORK., uapt. Horner.

February 28lh— COLORADO Cant. Jas, T. Wntklus.

Connecting with HENRY CHAUNOEY, Capt. Gray.

From Folsom street "Wlaairt*

At 11 o'clock A. M., punctually to the hour,

For Panama.

Passengers will be conveyed from Panama to Asplnwall
by the Panama Railroad Company, and from AspinwalJ to
New York in the splendid steamships of Hie PACIFIC
MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY,

Steamers of this line will be dispatched tbelOlli, 19th and
30th of each month. When Hie.se dates fall on Sunday, the
steamer will leave on Saturday preceding.

Steamer leaving San Francisco on the 10th touches at
Manzanillo. All much at Acapulco.

Departure of 19th connects with French Trans-Atlantic
Co-'s steamer for St. Nazaire, and English steamer tor
South America. .,-„,,__.

Departure of 10th connects with English sttamer for
Southampton, and steamer running to Guayaquil, touching
at Tumaco, the port of the new mines, and P. R.R. Co.'s
steamer for Central America.

Cabin passengers will be berthed tor Atlantic steamer.

A Baggage Master "ill be sent llmm-h each trip.

These' steamers will positively sail at 11 o'clock. Passen-
gers are requested to have their baggage on board bclore lfl

For merchandise freight apply to Wells, Fargo & Co.

OLIV£S ELDSIDGE, Airttilt.

Corner Sacramento and Leidcsdorff sts.

74

$be pining ana jP^etttlRr ?«***.

A Maine paper states that a coloDy of fifty
families, principally from that State, is to era-
bark for Palestine in July next. They propose to
settle at Jaffa, the ancient Joppa, building lots,
haviog been purchased, and will carry out with
them Yankee improvements.

To Yosemite.— A petition is receiving names
for a State appropriation of $25t000 toward
the construction of a wagon road to Yosemite
Talley. By an Act of Congress this Valley
and the Mammoth Tree Grove are protected
from land speculators.

A high wind which prevailed in Queen's
county, Ireland , a short time since, blew the
thatch from the cottage of one Patrick Mur-
phy, and revealed to him a horn filled with
4,000 guineas and several Spanish dollars.

If we would have powerful minds, we must
think ; if we would have faithful hearts, we
must love ; if we would have vigorous muscles,
we must labor; and these three — thought,
love, and labor-^include all that is valuable in:
life.

Trades and Manufactures.

Pacific Glass "Works

Are now prepared to execute orders for the manufaoture of
All Kinds of Bottles to Order.

Office, No. 621 Clar street, San Francisco. 3vll:3m

JOBS 1IASIEI,
(SUCCESSOR TO O. GORl)

MABBLB W O ■R K S ,

No. 408 Pine st bet Montgomery and Kearny, San Francisco.

AEantels, Monumentit, Tombs, Plumbers' Slabs,

Etc., On hand and Manufactured to order.
DSP- Goods shipped to all parts of the State. Orders re-
spectfully solicited. 6vS-3m

NATHANIEIi GH^-Y,

General Furnishing Undertaker,

641 Sacramento St, corner of Webb, San Francisco.

Barstow's metallic Burial Caskets and Cases.

ltf

THEODOK E K.U.LKIIESi!,

Maker of Models for Inventors.

MACHINES, SIATHEMATICAL, OPTICAL AND PHIL-
OSOPHICAL In*lnnm-nt.s Scnles, Weights, etc. Steel
Stamps, Dies and Die Sinking, Embossing Stamps. Repair-
ingot machinery promptly attended to.

No. 41S Market street, San Francisco. n7-tf

JPalmer's DPatent

ARTIFICIAL LEG,

Manufactured in Philadelphia, Pcnn<
JAJLVIS JEWETT, AGENT.

629 Washington Street, San Francisco, Cat 10v8-lm

DJEISri© WHEtAN,
XTasliionalfc>l.e Boot Maker,

REPAIRING NEATLY DONE, AT SHORT NOTICE.
No. 17 Fourth Street,

Near Market street, San Francisco.
15vl0-lm*

Fire, Hydraulic and Suction Hose

A.xloL I^eatlxer Belting.
M . M - C O O 3C «fc SON,

801 Battery Street, San Francisco,

Are now manufacturing as above, Fire, Hydraulic and
Suction Hose, and Leather Belting, of any dimension and
in any quantity which may be desired. Fire Hose and
Belting constantly on hand or manufactured to order. Also
Saddles and Horse Collars.

The subscribers would respectfully ask purchasers to call
and examine their stock— also testimonials of the efficiency
of their work from such as have used iheir bose both for tire
and mining purposes. A diploma was awarded to us last
year, by the Mechanics' Institute, of this city, and a silver
medal this vear. liivtl-ly

SAJN" FRAJNTCISCO

COM) AGE MANUFACTORY.

CONSTANTLY ON HAND,
A JLai'tfe uud Cuinnlcle Assortment

| — — OF

MANILA COXS-^AOE,

FOR MINING PURPOSES.

- — -ALSO

WHALE LIIVE, BA.L.E ROPE, ETC.,

Manufactured from Pure Manila Hemp.

Hoisting Ropes for Deep Shafts,

ALSO

T .lines for Fei-ry Boats,

Manufactured to Order.

Office at TUBBS <fc CO.'S,

Manufactory at the Pntrp.

Nos. 611 and 613 Froutstreet
UvlO

Electkotypb Cuts, Exgratincs, Etc. — Our Job Printing
OfDco is abundantly supplied with elegant engravings, or-
naments, aud other etnbelislimnnts to suit the various
branches of industry in this Stuto.

Professional Cards.

Our Patent .Agency.

The Patent Agenct of the Mining and Soibntipio Press
has been signalized with remarkable success during the
past two years. The importance to the Inventive genius of
this coast of a thorough and reliable agency for the solicits
tion of Letters Patent from the United States and foreign
Governments cannot be over-rated, and the Proprietors of the
Press, feeling the responsibility which rests upon them, and
the reward which must follow the' faithful performance of
their trusts, will take care to afford inventors every advan-
tage to be secured to them through a competent and re-
sponsible agency upon this coast.

WM. X.. IDUdVC-AJN",

Stock Broker,

Member of the San Francisco Stock and Exchange Board,

No. 605 Montgomery Street, San Francisco.

Mining Shares and Legal Tender Notes bought and sold
strictly on commission. Liberal cash advances made on
stocks consigned for sale. lvll-3m

S* C. BUGBEE «fc SCMV,

ARCHITECTS.

designs, machine drawings, and
»ka wings on Wood.

Y4r and 7*5 Montgomery ZBlocJs

SAN FRANCISCO. 25vI0-3m

FREDERICK 1UXSELL.

Mechanical & Architectural Draughtsman,

No. 422 California street, corner of Leidsdorff.

Drawings of Models made for parties applying for pa
tents at Washington or London. mar23-tf.

JAJMCES 31. TAYLOR,

Attorney and Counsellor at Law,

COURTiCOMMISSIONER, appointed by the Fourth District

Court, COMMISSIONER OK DEEDS for Nevada

and Massachusetts,

Court Block, San Francisco*

Entrances opposite City Hall, Merchant street, and 636
1-ivlltf Clay street.

DR. H. AUSTIN,

DENTIST,

Wo. G34, Washington Street,
Between Montgomery and Kearny Streets

[OVER SAN FRANCISCO BATHS]

SAN PEANCISOO. Mvluqy

•AXTGTTST KXT1VAJ3T,

Stock Broker,

Member of the
Sa.n Francisco Stock and Exchange Board,

Buys and Sells Slocks, Bonds, Etc.
Office, No. 510 Washington Street, San Francisco.

G. F. XWEETKJEIV,

Mining Engineer and Metallurgist,

Address ..... San Francisco.

wmoi^M f. blakt:,

MINING ENGINEER,

Will make Surveys and Examinations of Mines, or give
advice regarding their working, the erection of Ma-
chinery, etc.

Office at Union Iron "Works, corner of First and Mission
sts., or Lock Box 2,077 Post Oflice, San Francisco.
Hv22qy

"W. O. AIVBKETTS,

NOTARY PUBLIC,

— AND —

Commissioner of Deeds for the State of
Nevada and the Territory of Arizona,

AND FOR THE

STATES OP MASSACHUSETTS AND MAINE.
Office, Montgomery Block, 626 Montgomery Street,

10v8-2m SAN FRANCISCO.

GEORGE II. BAKES,

Lithographer & Engraver,

No. 5553 Montgomery St., San Francisco.

MINING STOCK CERTIFICATES LITHOGRAPHED
IN MOST ARTISTIC STYLE. CALL AND
EXAMINE SPECIMENS.
10v8-tf

SHEEMAN DAY,
M!iiitn.«i* Engineer,

No. "»t Montgomery Block, Sim Francisco,

Will examine, survey and report upon mines, and cons
and advise concerning Investments in mining property, or
the machinery management and expenditures of mines.

To Mining Companies.

A GENTLEMAN OF MUCH EXPERIENCE AS A MIX-
ing Superintendent, in England, Spain, and on the Pa-
cific coast, and one intimiitclv acquainted with every de-
partment of mining, and with nearly everv class of miner-
al, is desirous of securing a position as Superintendent of
some mining operation in California or Nevada. The appli-
cant-was for fuiir years Superintendent of the New Alma-
den Quicksilver Mine, in this State. The best of reference
given on application at this office-
San Francisco, Oct. 12, 1865 _5vlltf

.A. Business Compliment.

Petaluma, Oct. 4, 1865.
Messrs. Dewey & Co.— Gentlemen : Your note inform-
ing me that my pate'ut for Crushing and Baling Machiue is
ordered to issue is at hand. Please accept my thanks for
the prompt and business-like manner with which tbe case
litis been conducted, and inclosed find twenty dollars for
balance Government fees' Respectfully, etc.

' JACOB PRICE.

Metallurgy,

MOSHEIIKER'S CONCENTRATOR

SECEIYED THE FIKST PBEMIUAt

From the ROYAL POLYTECHNIC SOCIETY, in Corn-
wall, and was highly recommended by the Commissioners
as the most Simple and Effective Concentrator for all kinds
of Ores.

Every Quartz Mill ought to have them, as thev not
only save Gold and Silver, but also the Quicksilver and
Sulphurets, without extra labor. They can be built en-
tirely ot wood at the mine, and will separate more per-
fectly In one operation, than any other Concentrator in
use. Apply to

J. MOSELEIMER,

23vllqy 423 Washington street.

EUROPEAN

METALLURGICAL WORKS,

AHD

X*ractical Mining ©enool*
Bryant Street, Between Tltird and Fourth,

■SAN FRANCISCO.-

THE Proprietors are at all times prepared to "work or test
Ores sent to tbis establishment— either in large or -small
quantities— by such process as may be found best adapted to
their chemical character, alter a c:>refnl analysis has been
made. Test lots of Ore adapted tj the smelting process at-
tended to. Sulphuret, pyritous, and the (so-called) " rebel-
lous ores," are having especial attention paid to their suc-
cessful treatment. Assaying In the humid and dry way.
Also, refining by cupellatiou, done at moderate rates.

PBACTICAL MINING SCHOOL.

The proprietors — encouraged by numerous applications
from gentlemen desirous of pursuing the study of practical
metallurgy— have concluded to admit parties on reasonable
terms. Having in their Mill all the necessary appli-
ances for crushing, roasting, amalgamating, smelting, re-
fining and assaying, as also a well extended Laboratory for
the analysis ot Ores and Minerals, a good opportunity is
here offered to acquire a sound practical knowledge of the
business.

S. P. Kimball, J. R. Murphy.

lQvll)

SODIUM AM ALGAM!

"With Instruction*! for Its Use.

THE ABOVE

FOR SALE TS ANY QUANTITY THAT

MAY BE REQUIRED,

— BY—

H. P. WAKELEE, Importer,

2vl2 lm Corner Montgomery and Bush streets.

To Metallurgists and Miners.

A MAN WHO HAS HAD PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE,
both in Europe and Califm-nia. offers his services to
superintend and erect COPPER NMELTINH WORKS, or
AKC1EM1FEUOUS LEAD SMELTING- WORKS. Also, to
superintend a Copper Mine.
Consult:itiuiis given upon the above subjects.

Address "B. B." box 103 Pbstofflce, San Francisco.
4vl2tf

O. 351XJSTE3L,,

Metallurgist and Mining Engineer,

Stevenson House, corner Montgomery and California sts.

Ores Analyzed,
Advice given, and Plans Furnished for working of different

BOALT «fc 8TETEFELDT,

Metallurgists and Mining Engineers

AUSTIN, NEVADA.

Western Branch of ADELBERG & RAYMOND, No. 90
Broadway, New York. llvll

Copper, Lead, Oolcl9 Silver-,

Nickel and Cobalt Ore.

The above Ores are either purchased or liberal advances
made uponcouslgnments, at the lowest British rates ot in-
terest For particulars apply to

THOMAS PEICE,

A {rent for Townshend Wood <fc Co., Swansea.

MAK/TIIX & CO.,

Office, Stevenson House,

Corner California and Montgomery streets (up stairs).

WILL CONTRACT FOR THK

PURCHASE OF COPPER. ORES,

Assayng eight per cent, and upwards of Copper to the

We will make advances upon Ores of Copper.

San Francisco, Post Office Box 1259. 22

WILLIAM FJElVJaOSE,

Agent for Messrs. Vivian *fc Son and SMllwyn «ft

Co., Smelters at Swansea,

Is prepared to buy in any quantity

COPPER, SILVER, GOLD, LEAD

AND OTHER VALUABLE ORES;
Also Eead Bars Containing Gold and Silver,

BS?* Full value paid on delivery in this City.«ffiff
Address Lock Box No. 992,, P. O., San Francisco. 25vlu

BEMOTAL.

MONS. aT"C0UL0N,

410 Kearny Street.

Drawing dUisses in the Evening will take place ns usual.

DRAWINGS FOR PATENTS accurately and neatly done.

20vll-lm

SODITJ M,

Potassium, J>Xsi*s'iieg.itiiiii,

And a fresh supply of

PURE CHEMICALS.

Just received and for sale by

JOHN TAYLOR «fe CO.,
4vl2-lm S12 Washington street

ADVANCES MADE

COIPPEE ORE,

By AL.SOP & CO.,

CALIFORNIA STREET,
4vI2-3m San Francisco-

mines Sold in New York.

THE SUBSCRIBER HAVING EXCELLENT FACILITIES
for disposing of Gold, Silver and Copper Mines of the
Pacific coast In New York and Boston, will be pleased to
confer with those having mines for sale. No charges unless
sales are made
Refers to R. G. Sneath, G. W. Gibbs, Thos. Hill.
4vl2 J. WILLIAMS, 413 East street

By Authority of the State of California,

Having: folly Compiled with the LawbyaDe.

posit of $525,000 Bonds of the State of

California and the United States.

BIGELOW & BROTHER,

General Insurance Agents.

Fire, Marine, and Life Insurance.

CAPITAL REPR£S£KTED 815,000,000.
California Deposit, $535,000.

OFFICES— N. W. corner of Montgomery and
Sacramento streets.

COMPANIES REPRESENTED:

HOME INSURANCE CO. OF N. Y., Assets S3,7<W,000

HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE CO., Assets 1,600,000

PHENIS INSURANCE CO., N. Y., Assets 1,000,000

ARCTIC INSURANCE CO., N. Y., Assets 700000

WASHINGTON INSURANCE CO., N. Y., Assets... 700,000

NEW YORK ACCIDENTAL INS. CO., Assets 260;000

CONNECTICUT MUTUAL LIFE INS. CO., Assets.. 8,000,000

POLICIES issued on Freights, Cargoes and Treasure from
and to all parts of the World.

FIRE INSURANCE POLICIES Issued on all kinds of In-
surable Property in Country or City.

ACCIDENTAL POLICIES issued on the most favorable
terms, insuring the payment of stated sums in the event of
death, or a fixed Weekly Compensation for Total Disability
for the term of twenty-six weeks for any one accident.
These Policies cover all kinds ot Accidents, and are Issued
for single trips or for the year.

Losses Payable In Gold Coin of the United
States.

We represent Companies

That Have Stood the Test of Year*.,

And offer as favorable terms as any on the Pacific Coast.

UIGELOW A- BROTHER,
20vlltf General Agents.

WE ARE NOW OFFERING-

OXTR. IMMENSE STOCK

Fine Custom Made Clothing

Gents' Furnishing Goods

AT PRICES THAT KEPT COMPETITION.

Our Stock of Clothing Consists of

-sjqil the latest styles

BOTH OF MATERIA!. AND FINISH.

A Large Assortment of
Trunks, Valises, Carpet Bncrs, Blankets, Etc.,

AT EXTREMELY LOTV PRICES.

J. K. SDEAD & CO.,

8vl0 Cor. of Washington and Sansome streets.

OIL WELL BORERS.

A CONTRACT WILL BE LET TO A EESPONSTBLE
party to sink an Oil Well, as deep as maybe required,
on land belonging to the "Eel River Oil Company,!' situ-
ated in Humboldt county. Cal. For particulars, inquire at
the office of the Company, No. O) Jih'kv<>n St.. upstairs.
12vll-lin E. H. WILSON, Secretary

Zht piuiug m& JMtntfflc §w&.

75

Baook kiiill down before composing hie
great work, and piMed for Ugbt and ioepiru-
tion from heaven. Pope never could compose
well witl .-laiining at the top of his

voice, and thus rousing his nervous Byatem to
its fullest activity.

As daylight can be seen throngh very small
holes, so little things will illustrate a person's
character. lodeM, character consists in little
acts, daily life being tic <|uarry from which we
build it up, and rough hew the habits that form
and stamp it. That is so.

A kti li-d in passing through

the famous 1'utch tiap Canal. The Silas (>.
Pierce, a vessel of forty-three feet beam, per-
formed th.it i

Mining and Scientific Press
JOB PRINTING OFFICE,

0ERTIFI0ATES

— OF —

»■* T O O K

— IQB —

>I I IV I N G

— And —

PF.TBOLEIM

Companies

Neatly Printed.

O'rUUcaU-s uf all kinds embellished with wood
cuts and eloOlrdtype engravings. Ws devote special atten-
tion t" the fflKdaMon of all klndn of work required by
Mining Companies, fcluChinlstfl imd Manufacturers.

Beuicia College.

THE TWENTY-SECOND SESSION nAS JFSTOPENED.
PbdUb received ,u anj time.
Th.eInntru.cUon) divided Into Ihreo parts— TheElemcn-
i try C0UrM; 'li.' En (ft tell, i.r Scientific d.urse; una thu or-

•i ry i lollege Courau,

Pupils genei ■ ti \ , .mil especially tho.-e in the Preparatory
Departments! board at the Institution, under the direct
charge ul the 'fin :hera,
For niriiiiT iniiti -ni.i. ivii. send i"r Circular.

C. .1. FLATT, Principal.

SANTA CLARA COLLEGE, S. J.,

SANTA CI.AKA, CA3L.

Conducted by the Fathers of the Society of
cJeMux.

The FIFTEENTII ANNUAL SESSION of this College will

commence on

Monday, jVn^utit 3Stli, 1865.

TERMS-Tultlon in the rhi-isical and Scientific Depart-
ment; Boarding ami Lodging; Washing and Mend-
Jui: of articles wished; Sf ln.it il Stat Inner v; Medical
Attendance and Medicine; fuel, tight, baths, etc.,
per session of ten mouths S350

For further information and catalogues, apply to the
Prcsldeni of the Collage, or to Rev. A Maraschi, St. Jgua-
tlu* College , Market street, Sun Francisco.

3vll REV. a.. MASNATA, S. J , President.

Machinists and Foundries.

GEORGE T. PRjVCY,
M^OMIJVE WORKS,

Nys. 103 and Ul Fremont street, near corner of Mission,

OPPOSITE MH-HlMi'S' HILL,

SAN FRANCISCO.

STEAM EXGI.VE, FLOUR AVDSAYF MII^

And Quai't/. Machinery, Printing Presrteit,

AND

e de
pair:

flSr-Special attention paid to Repairing.^o qy-3

UNION IRON WORKS,

Sacnunento.

"WILLIAMS, HELLBRON & CO.,

HANOPACTUaKRS OP

©TJEA^Ml ENGINES, BOILERS,

And all kind** of Mining Machinery.

Also, Hay and Wine Presses made and repaired

wuii njoatness, durability and dispatch.

Danbn r - Patent Self- Adjust Ins Steam Piston

PACKING, fur now and old Cylinders, manufactured

to order.

Front Street, between N and O street*),

l-lvll Saciumekto City.

JOHN LOCHHEAD'S

STEAM ENGINE WORKS,
Beale Street, near Mlftfdon Street,

SAN FRANCISCO.

Steam Engines of every description built to order— Marin
Stationary, or Locomotive.

HolHtiii^ and Puni]>in^ Engines,

Portable Engines of all Sizes; Donkey. Pumps, Etc.

25v0q JOUN L0CII1IEAD, Practical EuKincerl

THE PACIFIC IRON" WORKS,

First *fc Fremont JBts., T>etT*-een 3Xission «fc Ilo^vard., San Francisco.

The proprietors of the above Works invite the attention of all parties interested to their greatly improved and une-
qualed facilities for manufacturing Steam Engines and Boilers, both Marine and Stationary, of any required size and
pattern. Quartz Mills, Amalgamating, Pumpingand Hoisting Machinery of the most approved construction. Flour, Saw,
and Bugar Mills, Water Wheels, Ac, Ac. Our pattern list is most complete and extensive, embracing the late Improve-
ments in all classes of machinery adapted to use on this coast. Wc would call especial attention to the fact that wo nave
secured the exclusive right of manufacture for the Pacific Goast of the celebrated Greene Engine, conceded to be the
moat economical and perfect working Engine now In use. We are also exclusive manufacturers of the celebrated

Bryan Battery, Vnrney'u AmalsaniatorN and Separators, RyerHon's Superheated Steam Amal-
Kamatom and Rotary Crushers, Stone Breakers, .Vc. Orders respectfully Solicited,

GODDARD <fc COMPANY.

Vulcan Iron Works Company

[ESTABLISHED 1S5U.J
Fii.-t . IVatomu. and Fremont Streets*

Steam Engine and Locomotive

BTTII/DEIfcS,

Boiler Makers, and Workers in Sheet Iron, Brass and Copper.

These Works have lately been increased by the addition o
new shops on Fremont Street, doubling Hie capacity of the
original establishment Thci-r facilities for turning out ma-
clilnery uruiiiiitly and efficiently, arc now uneqtialed in the
State. Their Boiler Works have also been enlarged corres-
pondingly.

The Company are prepared to execute orders for all
classes of Machinery and Boiler Work, such as
Mining, Steamship, and Steamboat machinery,
Railroad Machinery, Flouring Mills,

Locomotives, Quartz Mills.

Car Trucks, Sugar Mills,

Car \\ heels, Saw Mills,

Housings and Irons; and
Manufacturing machinery <»l" Every Kind.

Sole HMTJaixiifactvurers ol"

HEPBURN .t PETERSON'S REDUCING PAN AND AMAL-
GAMATOR
HEATH'S AMALGAMATOR;
HE.sSE A MOORE'S IMPROVED HOWELL QUARTZ

CRUSHER;
BAUX A GUIOD'S AMALGAMATOR AND SEPARATOR;
FAl'CHEKY'S QUARTZ i JRINl'EK A ND WATER W1IEEL-
IQNVAL'S IMPRoYEJJ WATER WHEEL;
LEFKEL'S AMERICAN DOUBLE TURBINE WATER.

WHEELS-
STEVEN'S PISTON PACKING RINGS.

They have also a large assortment of Patterns for Pump-
in? and Hoisting Machinery, Gearing, l'ullies, Water Mill
Irons, Hydraulic and Screw Presses, Retorts, Furnaces,
Grate Bars, House Fronts, Ornamental Fence Posts and
Paling, Stove Ranges, etc., etc.

Quartz Stampers, Shoes and Bios, of the beet
Hard Xi'on. Quartz Screens of Russia

Iron launched to Order. 27

Miners' Foundry

MACHINE WORKS,

First St., between Howard and Folsoui Streets,

SAN FRANCISCO.

EVERT description of Iron and Brass Machinery, the
BEST ami MUST EOONUMWAL, friniluKicLured-Hi the

State m Cali fur ni,.i. will Ix1 J'u ; niMicrl wnh dispatch at the
MINERS' FOUNDRY AND MACHINE WORKS, such as

Steam Engines and Boilers, Flour, Saw aud Quartz Mills,

Machinery, Mining Pumps, Amalgamators,

Retorts, Etc., Etc.

Particular attention will be given to the manufacture of
Machinery in Sections designed for places of difficult ac-
cess. Various models of Quartz Crushers, Amalgamators
and Water Wheels— some in operation and on exhibition.

\* Parlies desiring to teat their ores practically, in small
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IN THE PROBATE COURT OP THE CITY AND COUNTY
of San Francisco, State uf California. In the matter of
the Estate of ALVA L. STILES, deceased. Order to show
cause why order of sale of real estate should not be made.

It appearing to the said Court, by the petition heretofore
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the estate of Alva L. Stiles, deceased, prayiup for an order
of sale of real estate, that it is necessary to sell the whole, or
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M. C. BLAKE, Probate Judge.

Dated January 11th, 1S6G. *

Office of the County Clerk of the City and County of San
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eleventh day of January, A. D. 1866.
( U. S. Int. Rev. Stamp, 5 cts, ( WM. LOEWY, Clerk.
< cancelled. [Seal.] S

By A. J. Jegh'ebs, Deputy Clerk.

Thos. B. Bishop, Attorney. 2vl2-4w

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF THE CITY AND COUNTY
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the Estate of SAMUEL L. DENNISON, deceased. Order
to show cause why urder of Sale of Real Estate should not
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It appearing to the said Court, by the petition heretofore
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to show cause why an order should not be granted to' the
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Administratrix of said estate, aud be served upon her at
least four weeks prior to the time above-men tioued for
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M. C. BLAKE, Probate Judge.

Dated January 11th, 1866.

Office of the County Clerk of the City and County of San
Francisco— I. Wm. Loewy. County Clerk of the City and
County of San Francisco, State ol California, and ex-onicio
Clerk of the Probate Court in and for said City and County,
do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct
copyol an order duly made anil entered upon the minutes
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eleventh day of January, A. D. 1866.
I U. S. Int. Rev. Stamp, 5 cts, > WM. LOEWY, Clerk.
( cancelled. [Seal.] )

By A. J. Jkghers, Deputy Clerk.
Poeter A Holladay, Attorneys tor Petitioners. 2vl2-4w

1852.

1866

OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK OF THE CITY AND
County of San Francisco, State of California.— in
County Court

In the matter of the application of LA MoRRONENA
SILVRll MINING COMPANY, for Order of Dissolution.

Notice is hereby fiiven, pursuant lo law and an order of
the Hon. Sa.vukl Coivlkm. County Judge of said City and
County, this day made, that La Morronena Silver Mining
Company, [(corporation duly organized and doing business
1n s:ild City and County, has made application, by petition
di\ly filed, that said Company be disincorporated and dis-
solved, aud that said application will he heard by and before
the Hon. Samuel Cpwles, County Judge aforesaid, on the
seventeenth day of February, A D. 1866, at 10 o'clock A. M.,
in the Court Room of said County Court, iu the City Hall
Building of said City and County.
Witness my hand and the Seal of said County Court,1 this
1 eighteenth day of January, 1866.
j Seal and U.S. Rev. > WM- LOEWY, County Clerk.
1 Stamp, 50c, canceled. J By J. Naf-htaly, Dep. Co. Clerk.

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Animus Silver Mining Company, Ven-

tenas, Durango, Mexico.

Notice.— There are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on the 30th
day of December, 1865. the several amounts set opposite
the names of the respective shareholders, as follows:

Names. No. Certificate. No. Shares. Amount.

Lansing Haight 56, 57, 59, 60

62, 63 97 $38 80

Lansing Haight unissued 155 62 00

Edwards Woodruff 6 60 20 00

Mrs. Caroline E Woodruff 106 150 60 00

Jerry Parsons, 84 100 40 00

JFillebrowa 828 60 20 00

P Decker 48 50 20 00

B BiKelow 96 50 20 00

W C Belcher 86 10 4 00

And in accordance with law, and an order of the Board
of Trustees, made on the 30th day of December, 1865, so
many shares of each parcel of said stock as may be neces
sary, will be sold at public auction, at the office of the
Secretary Pro tem., Thomas Hill, 622 Montgomery street,
ou tho 19th day of February, 1866, at tho hour of 12
o'clock M. of said day, to pay said delinquent assessment
thereon, together with costs of advertising and expeuses
of sale.

feb3 , THOMAS HILL, Secretary Pro tem .

Bine Ledge Gold and Silver Mining Com-
pany, Lander County Nevada.

Notice.— There are delinquent upon tho following de-
scribed Stock, on account of Assessment levied on the
2d day of January, 1866, tho several amounts set op-
posite the names of the respective shareholders, as
follows :

No. Certificate.
96
118
220
12
95
104

Names.
Aron, Jos
Aron, Simon
Abrams, M
Beer, Julius
Beer, Julius
Beer, Julius
Beer, Julius
Beer, Julius
Baohraan, D
Biddleman, E J
Cutter, HF
Cutter, HF
Cohn,G
Francis, D B
Frank, J
Greene, S H
Heath, RW
Harrington. W C
Haas, Solomon
Light, C H
Levy, Isaac
Mevertcld, M
Perlev, D W
Perley.DW
Forlcv, D W
Per ley, D W
Per ley, D W
Smith, A N
Strauss, Emaouel
Strauss, Emanuel
Scott, H '
Wensinger,FS ■
Woodleaf, H
Waterman, ER
Watriss, Goo E

10
120
221
191
20S
231
61
3
222
228'
216
2:'4
129
187
•225

23
25
26
227
105
116
217
228
229
155
207

No. Shares.

Amount.

1

SI 00

1

1 00

1

1 00

10

10 00

1 '

1 00

t%

7 50

15

15 00

5%

5 50

1

1 00

7

7 00

6

6 00

67

67 00

0

5 HO

5

5 00

1

1 00

1

1 00

34«

34 60

1

1 00

5

5 00

Hi

4 25

2 00

2

2 00

20

20 00

20

20 00

10

10 00

5

5 00

5

5 00

6

5 00

6

6 00

6

5 00

188

138 00

3

3 00

1

1 00

2

2 00

84 13-16

34 82

And iu accordance with law, and an order of the Board
of Trustees, made on the 2d day of January, 1868, so
many shares of each parcel of said stock as may he neces-
sary, will be sold at public, auction, at the office of the
Company, by Jones &Bendixen, auctioneers, on the 20th
day of February, 1866, at tho hour of 1 o'clock P. M. of
said day, to pay said delinquent assessment thereon,
together with costs of advertising aud expenscsof sale.
N. C. FASSETT, Secretary.

Office, 402 Front street, Sau Fraucisco, Cal. feb3

r.viicn Consolidated Copper Alining Company.

Location of Works: Court Hill District, near Black's

Ferry i Del Norte County, California.

Notice Is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said company, held on the 31st day of Junuary,
1866, an assessment of twenty-five (25) cents per share was
levied upon tlic assessable capital stock of said company, pay-
abllenimedlntely, in United States gold and silver coin, to
the Secretary, at the office of the Company, at No. 537 Wash-
ington street, room No. 3, in the City and County of San
Francisco, California.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 3d day of March, 1S66, will be
advertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall bo mado before, will be sold on Monday, the 19th
day of March, 1866, to pay tho delinquent assessment, to-
gether with costs of advertising and expenses of the sale.
By order ol the Board of Trustees.

CHARLES E. ABBOT, Secretary.

Office, G3" Washington street, Room 3, San Francisco. Cal.

feba

George Washington Gold and Silver Min-

- ing Company, Silver Mountain District, Alpine County,

California.

Notice, — There are delinquent upou the following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on the 26th
day of December, 1865, the several amounts set opposite
the names of the respective shareholders, as follows :

Names. No. Certificate. No. Shares. Amount.

Berry, Harrison 101 26 $25 00

Coon, M R 110 and 111 25-ea 50 60 00

Coon, MR 114 5 5 00

Coon, MR 178 3 3 00

Clark, J Warren 123 1 1 00

Clark, J Warren not issued 10 10 00

Clark, Sarah A 122 6 5 00

Clark, Miriam 124 25 25 00

Clark, PA 115 6 6 00

Clark, P A 116 and 117 1-ea 2 2 00

Clark, PA 126 3 3 00

Clark, P A 119 and 121 4-ea 8 S 00

Cor Dwell, JF 80, 81,82 10 ea 30 30 00

Denning, Wm 168 10 10 00

Dake, C W 246 12 12 00

Egan.ED 140 2 2 00

Elsworth,Wm ISO 5 6 00

Gibson, James 39and40 10-ea 20 20 00

Graham, TB not issued 10 10 00

Keeney, Charles W 132 2 2 00

Kercheval, Sarah A 240 10 10 00

Lee, O N not issued 9 2-3 10 00

Mecklenberg, Joseph 165 6 5 00

Miller, J E 165 10 10 00

Sloan, H H 28 and 29 10-ea 20 20 00

Savage, Richard 164 10 10 00

Whitton,MS 68 7 7 00

Whitton.CJ 183 10 10 00

Sloan, H H 36 b% 6 00

Knight, Thomas 37 4>£ 5 00

Aud in accordance with law, and an order of the Board
of Trustees, made on the 26th day of December, 1865, so
many shares of each parcel of said stock as. may be nec-
essary, will be sold at the auction rooms of Messrs. Olney
& Co., No. 626 Montgomery street, on the 20lh day of
February, 1866, at tho hour of 12 o'clock M. of said day,
to pay said delinquent assessment thereon, together with
costs of advertising and expenses of sale.

W. D. ROOT, Secretary.

Office, 338 Montgomery street, San Francisco. feb3

Jewett Gold and Silver Mining Company, Gold

Hill District, Storey County, Nevada.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 29th day of Jan-
uary, 1866, an assessment of one dollar ($1) per share was
levied upon the capital stock of said company, payable
immediately, in United States gold coin, to the Secretary.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 3d day ofMavch, 1866, will be ad-
vertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold on Tuesday, the 20th day
of March, 1866, to pay the delinquent assessment, to-
gether with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By
order of tho Board of Trustees.

G. M. BURNHAM, Secretary Pro torn.

Office, 436 Jackson street. feb3

Lady of the Lake Gold and Silver mining Com-
pany, San Francisco District, Mohave oounty, Arizona
Territory.

Notice Is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 1st day of Fehru-
ury, 1866, an assessment of fifty (50) cents per share was
levied upon the capital stock of said company, payable
on the 2d day of February, 1866, in United States gold and
silver coin, to the Secretary, at his office.

Any stock upon which said assessment shnll remain un-
paid on Saturday, tho 3d day of March, 1866, will be
advertised on that day ns delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will bo sold on Monday, the 19th day
of March, 1866, to pay the, delinquent assessment, to-
gether with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By
order of tho Board of Trustees.

WM. HOLLIS, Secretary.
Office, 302 Montgomery street, San Francisco, Oal. feb3

Iceland Gold and Silver Mining Company, San

Francisco District, Mohave County, Arizona Territory.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 1st day of February,
1866, an assessment of fifty (60) cents per share was levied
upon tho capltalstockof said Company, payable on The 2d
day ofFebruary, 1866, in United States gold and sliver coin,
to the Secretary, at his office.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on tho 3d day of March, 1866, will be advertised on
that day as delinquent, and unlesB payment shall bo made
before, will besold on Monday, the 19th day of March, 1866,
to pay the delinquent assessment, together with costs of
advertising and expenses of sale.

WM. HOLLIS, Secretary,

Office, 302 Montgomery street, San Francisco, Cal. fc3

Owens River Canal Company, Tulare

County, California.

Notice.— There are delinquent upon tho following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on the
4th day of January, 1866, the several amounts set oppo-
site the names of the respective shareholders, aa follows:

Names. No. Certificate. No. Shares. Amount.

Gilldaud, EP 23 5 §2 00

Gilliland, Newell 24 6 2 00

McKinney, Wm 26 10 4 00

Warner, A K 27 26 10 u0

Loomis, Riley 28 25 10 00

Preble, Mrs LA 29 5 2 00

Stetson, Wm 36 4 1 60

Webber, LA 37 10 4 00

Hastings, N 39 25 10 00

Hollcuback, J C

40

80

12 00

Pri'ble.SW

44

10

4 00

Dows, H J

45

10

4 00

Wrigllt, D J

46

10

4 00

Brown, D J

47

10

i 00

Perrin Otia

48

25

10 00

And in accordance with law, and an order of the Board of
Trustees, made on the 4th day of January, 1866, so many
shares of each parcel of said stock as may be uecessary,
will be sold at public auctinn, at Maurice & Co. 's sale-
room, 327 Montgomery street, on Monday, the 19th day o
February, 1866, at the hour ol 12 o'clock M. of said day,
to pay said delinquent assessment thereon, together with
costs of advertising and expenses of sale.

T. L. BIBBIN5, Secretary.

Office, 618 Merchant street, San Francisco. febS

Our Circulation.— The Mining and Scientific Press

has a large and permanent subscription list, and enjoys a
more universal circulation among stockholders and per-
sons directly interested in mining than any other paper on
hi coast.

She pintofl and ffirntific <Bxm.

77

Wide Weal Gold and Silver Mining Com-
pany. Lacallou : Silver UounLUn District, AlpuM
County, Cal.

KonOfc— there are .icllnliuenl upon the following de-
scribed Block, on accooDl ofaaaesaoieLl levied an, (heath
day of January, l&flfl, the several amouota let 0|>vi-<alty
the narors of the respective shareholders, as follows:
Kames. No. Certificate. So. S^:ir._^. Amniinl.

128 6 $14 00

„ ,, 130 6 U 00

Hnat OO 6 li **>

Reuben Boat M ° 1° °°

166 6 18 00

K uli.i, Boat 2i7 M M00

Reobi , - '■'■' 81 03 00

2» 3 9 00

302 S3 06 00

163 10 30 00

Reuben BUI 135 » 16 W

Briuh 120 4 IgvO

J B llr..«u 213 10 30 00

f |> |l i I 263 17 61 00

jflBrarton 10 a

J i. B) I 2t« 10

JO Drayton 386 10 SO oo

J ,; II , 2M 10 SO 00

JCliiiku JS7 10 30 00

Jli MrtvlMi 3<1 10 30 00

JO Bray too S8D 6 15 oo

JO Bray too 300 6 16 00

J li llrayloo 2U1 5 15 OO

J i; Braytoo 203
frank Cable D0| laBOO I
BOanell 00

BOtpell 70

BGapell 71

302

77
BOipell 80

BOtpell 81

BOtpell 82

BOtpell 78

70

P rhn-tlansoo 114

1' Chrl.-'i 116

w BOarloton .1 EWIvnch 1H7

W 11 1'trUlon sCW Leach 188

JasSCtpel 231

W J Iv.M.ina 25

W J DM 306

Ml. Imrl.ln 337

Wm It-'inmlDe 248

Win Piinmlng 249

J..I111 nwdy 309

s li Bdaall notlaanea

Win Itninglon 223

Tims Earl 238

Win II (libbB 209

liKJ. hnson 2S0

11 It Jnhnion 251
John tilllatu 246
v. lie] i Jamel 241
Wiley F .lames 242
Wllev F J imra 243
Wih'V V Jun-3 244

WIleyF James. 245

Charles Knther 300

A B Uko 121

N Liwrenco 254
JrA McGlnuey not issued

J A HcGlrasoy 305

J a HcOlnuey 33

J A M.-dlmBoy 34

J Meclli re 113

JamfB Morrison 41

Bohl Mi'Reynnlila 118

Jacob M. -Reynolds 122

Jaeoh MiR-vnoMs 241

Dimald M.iDnnald 234

fin. W Manwell 19:1

A C McDonnell 225

ACMiillonnell 226

rin,< M-lntlro 265

WmMcClll 301

J N rTorsnn 195

Soo F Reeves 230

J w B Reynolds 19

J w B Reynolds 20

J W B Reynolds 184

J»l Reynolds 22

THRICkman 127

T H Hickman 128

T H Rlckman 129

Riekman k 8ewell 1.10

Andrew Stephens 106

Andrew Stephens 107

Andrew Rrenhena 108

Andrew Stephens 186

Olo Simondson 119

J.ilin Stilts 232

rUllwagorj ,1: Boynton 256

W W Stllwagon 267

li 1' Southwell 266

T Vunn 270

Jeromo Wade 35

Jerome Wade 36

Jerome Witdo 37

Jerome wado 88

B F White 42

R J Whlltou 66

MSWhlrton 2

H a Wlilllon 304

E Whltion 62

Mrs JT Whlltnn 63

WHWhitton 48

W H Wliitton 49

W H Whittou 51

SC Wolfskin 179

A G Wood 272

A C Wood 273

A G Wood 274

A G Wood 275

A G Wood 276

A G Wood 277

A G Wood 278

And In accordance with law, and an order of the Board

of Trustees, made on the said 4th day of January, 186(1,
so many shales of each parcel of said stock as may be
necessary, will be sold at public auction, by Messrs, Olney
& Co., at No. 626 Montgomery street, San Francisco, Cal.,

on tho 21st day of February, 1866, at the hour of

12 o'clock M. of said day, to pay said delinquent assess-
ment thereon, together with costB of advertising and ex-
penses of sale.

JOSEPH GREEN, Secretary.
Office, 330 Davis street, San Francisco. febS

Removal.

The Office of the Mining and Scientific Press has been
removed to tho old printing stand known as WatorB Bros. A
Co., southwest corner of Clay and Sansome streets, oppo-
site tho Nlantlc Hotel (being one block south of our forme
location), whore we may now be found, with more commo-
dious apartments and an cxtenslvo Job Printing Office.

San Francisco, April loth, 1865.

Postponements and Alterations.— Secretaries are
requested to give notice of postponements, or alterations
which they may desire made In their advertisements at
their earliest convenience. New advertisements should be
sent in as early as poBsible,

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Yuba Gold and Silver Mining Company,

Bronx's Valley, Yuba County, Slatv of California.
Notice. — There aro delinquent upoa the following de-
scribed stock, oo account of assessment levied on the
lit day of January, ISM, the ivveral amouota set op-
posite, the oanies of theret>nectiv!7aUarebolder8,aa follows:
Karnes. No. Certificate. No. Shares. Amount.

Borgei.P 80 1 $ 3 00

Brer, tai-o 302 4" la i ii

Drintot.AS 8M 5 15 Ou

Broeg, A aol t 12 00

r,. m,, run, J B 320 2}{ 7 60

n« Honlnrevllle.C 89 12 30 oo

■ .ill-', Q 90 13 :;■> \v>

Wm 375 10 30 00

Ki-< li.T.U'in 370 20 00 00

Putcher, Win 377 6 16 00

H*vr!eV, Wm 287 7 -Jl DO

Wm 829 25 76 00

- H Mr.-- -jss 3 9 00

lex k Bro '244 20 00 00

- fc Uro -JJ9 10 30 00

Rubles, DW 326 6 16 00

And in arcordanco with law, and an order of tho
Board of Trustee, made oo tho 1st day of January,
1808, so many shares of each parcel of auld slock aa may
bo necessary, will be sold at public auction, by Messrs.
Oltioy it Co., at Ku. 620 Montgomery street, S-m Francisco,
Cal. , on Saturday, tho 17th day ol February, 1800, at tlio
hour of 12 o'clock 11. of said day, to pay said delinquent
assoKsment thereon, together with costs of advertising and
expenses, of sale.

P. R. RINGSTROM, Secrotary.
Office, 210 Pine stroot, upstairs, San Francisco. fe3

Mining Notices— Continued-

iWip Hitting Advertisement* to be found under another tieadiiu/.

Con soil dated Silver II ill Bllnlnir Com|>uny-—

Location of Works: Esmeralda District, Nevada.

Notice Is hereby nlvon, thut at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the Ctli day of January,
A. D. 1306, an assessment of two dollars (S2) per share was
levied upon the capital stock of said Company, payable
Immediately, In United States gold and silver coin, to the
Secretary, at the office of the Company, Room No. 16 Gov-
ernment House, San Francisco, California.

Any stock upon which said at>scssment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, tho 10th day of February, 1866, will bo
advertised on that day ns delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will bo sold on Wednesday, tho 21st day
of February, 1866, to pay tho delinquent assessment, togeth-
er with costs of advertising uud expenses of sale. By order
of the Board of Trustees.
Jiinl3 JOHN J. MACKENZIE, Secretary.

Diana Gold and Silver Mining Company,

Lander County, Nevada.

Notice.— There are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on the
21st day of December, 1805, the several amounts set oppo-
site tho nnmes of the respective shareholders, as follows;

Names. No. Certificates. No. Shares. Amount.

Allen, HH 236 3 $ 30 00

Allen, H H 271 46 J, 465 00

Allman, John 304 7 70 00

Aliin.ui, Ji.lm 305 6 60 00

Bnvalev.H W 289 11 110 00

Batemau,IC 211 4 40 00

Bateman,IC 268 120 1200 00

Biillcmun, E J
Biilli'iiuiii, K J
Bidleman, E J
Biillemau. E J
Cutter, H F
Cutter, H F
Cutter, H F
C&lSp, James
Crockett, Geo W H
Uriukhouse, J A
Dawley, Jas M & Co
Dawlcy, JasM &Co
Dawley, Jus ii & Co
Dctrick, E
Francis, DB
Francis, D B
Frazee,C D
Greene, S H
Greene, S H
Harrington, W C
Harrington, W C
Hurringlou, WC
Hnrrin-ton,WC
Harrington, W C
Harrington, W C
Harrington, WC
Harrington, W C
Harrington, W C
Harrington, W C
Harrington, WC
Harrington, W C
Harrington, W C
Harrington. WO
Hardy, Jas H
Hastings, John
Hastings, John
Hustings, John
Light, C H
Lmder.PC
Ladd, C J
Miller, Albert
Neymau, H J
Neyman, H J
McDanlel, D
O'Neil, A E
Pertey, D W
Perley,DW
Perlcy, D W
Perley,DW
Perkins, A B "
Pridham, Wm
Sharp, Geo F
Turner, AimaK
Warren, 0 P
Williams, J J
Welch, GW

And In accordance with law and an order of the Board
of Trustees, made on the 21st day of December, 1866, so
many, shares of each parcel of said stock as may be
necessary, will bo sold at public auction, at the office
of tho Company, by Jones St Bendixcn, on tho 6th day of
February, 1866, at the hour of 1 o'clock P. M. of said
day, to pay said delinquent assessment thereon, together
with costs of advertising and expenses of sale.

N. C. FAS5ETT, Secretary.

Pobtpo.vement. — The above sale is postponed until Fri-
day, the 16th day of February, 1866, at the same hour and
place. By order of tho Board of Trustees.

N. C. FASSETT, Secretary.

Office, 402 Front street, San Francisco, Cal. jan20

308

5

60 00

309

t%

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9

90 00

320

15

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14

21

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200

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249

10

100 00

143

10

100 00

244

6

50 00

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25

250 00

161

5

60 00

162

6

60 00

164

10

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255

3

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34

3

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62

10

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224

20

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13«

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(.1.11 Wcrtejm Tunnel and Mining Com-
pany—Locution of Works: Aurora, N'
NoticKj— There aro delinquent ujiou tho following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on the
23lh day of 1 1. ■rt.-itilHT, 1- il amounts set op.

posile tho names of tho respective shareholders, as fol-
lows:

Karnes. No. OsrtUc ite. No. Shares. Amount.

Gbarlea Bohrte 327 100 $10 00

R ibrlt) 821 160 15 00

Gbarlea Etohrlo 326 150 16 00

Charles Rolirls 326 100 1000

Charles Rowell 228 26 2 60

Charlee Rowvll -*n 34 2 60

Charles Rowell 258 22 2 20

Charles Bow..-ll gQ] loo 10 0O

Bowel) 11*2 100 10 00

Obarlea Bowel! 393 4u 4 00

Qurloi Bowel! 308 48 4 80

And In accordance with law, and an order of the Board
ol Trustees, made OH the 28th. day of December, 1805, so
uiauy shares of each parcel of said Htock as may be
aeoe »ry, will bo sold at public auction, by Olney & Co.,
at No. 626 Montgomery street, San Francisco, Oat, , on .Sat-
urday, the 101b day 0( February, I860, at tho hour of 11
o'clock, A. M. of said day, to pay said delinquent assess-
ment thereon, together with costs of advertising and ex-
penses of sale.

JOS. C. FORD, Secrotary.

Office, No. 20 Exchange Building. jan27

Hanauom Copper Mining Company, Low Divide

District, Del Norte county, California.

Notice Is hereby glventthat at a meeting of tho Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 25th duyof January,
1866, an assessment of fifteen cents per share was levied
upon tho cnpltul stock of said Company, payable imme-
diately, in United States gold and silver coin, to the Secre-
tary, W. L. 1 : 1. 1 in 1 1..1..

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 24th day of February, 1800, will be ad-
vertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall bo made before, will be sold on Saturday, the 10th
day of March, 180G, to pay the delinquent assessment,
together with costs of advertising and expenses of sale.
By order of tho Board of Trustees.

W. L. GETCHELL, Secretary.

Office. No. 19 First Btrcet, San Francisco, Cal. Jan27

Hornet Gold and Silver Mining Company,

Lander County, Nevada,

Notice.— There are delinquent upon tho following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on the 21st
day of December, 1865, the several amounts set opposite
the names of the respective shareholders, as follows:

Names. No. Certificates. No. Shares. Amount.

Addlebergcr, C F 8 10 $10 00

Addlebergor.C F 9 10 10 00

Addloberger.C F 10 10 10 00

Addloborger,CF 14 6 6 00

Austin,BC 93 5 5 00

Baker, Fred 30 10 . ,10 00

Baker, Fred 32 10 10 00

Baker, Fred 35 6 5 00

Baker, Fred 36 5 5 00

Baker, Fred 37 5 "5 00

Ca^en, J D 76 10 - 10 00

Casen,JD 77 12>£ 12 60

CoddingtoQ. Geo W 86 20 20 00

Campbell, M 89 5 6 00

Campbell, M 90 6 5 00

Cutter, HF 100 96 96 00

Kerley.JC 38 20 20 00

Kerley, JC 39 20 20 00

Kerley, JC 43 5 5 00

Massey, JM 56 12}£ ' 12 60

Masscy, J.M 57 20 20 00

Parker, Edwin 68 10 10 00

Todd, Jos 2 10 10 00

Todd, Jos 3 10 10 00

Todd, Jos 4 10 10 00

Tureman.CW 78 20 20 (10

Tureman,CW 79 10 10 00

Tureman,C W" 80 10 10 00

F.umsey,LW 75 10 10 00

Weltou.EW 49 10 10 00

Wclton.EW 50 10 10 00

Weltou.E-W 51 ,10 10 00

And in accordance with law and an order of the Board
of Trustees, made on the 21st day of December, 1865, so
many shares of each parcel of said stock as may be neces-
sary, will be sold at public auction, at tho Office of the
Company, by Jones & Bendixcn, ou the 6th day of Febru.
ary, 1866, at tho hour of 1 o'clock P. M. of said day, to pay
Baid delinquent assessment .thereon, together with costs of
advertising and expenses of sale.

N. C. FASSETT, Secretary,

Office, 402 Front street, San Francisco, Cal. jan20

MINING LAWS AND FORMS.

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mining community are beginning to appreciate our reasona-
ble rates of advertising. The Press contains, proportionally,
alargcr amount of mining advertising than any other paper
on the Pacific coast. Its character renders it the propei
journal for the concentration of mining patronage.

Postponements. — We would again call the
attention of Secretaries to a certain point of
the mining law, too commonly overlooked, viz :
The requirement that all postponements must
be added previous to the expiration of the
regular publication of assessment or sale
notices. .

Ktntuiky Copper Mining Conipuiiy-ho-
klmQ. Pel.! District, north of Coppcropolia, Cala-
veras County, California.

Noncn.— There aro delinquent upon tho following do-
BCTlbod Stock, on ao-t'iir.l 1 Nr>, T.b'vied on

tho 20th day of December, 1866, tho Bovernl amouuts eet
Oppoelto the name3 of tho rapOCtlvt) shareholders, as fol-
lows :

Names. No. Certificate, No. Shares. Amount,

Daryos, R 47 10 $10 00

Gallagher, Tli 188 76 7;. 00

[*chm»nn.fl 235 25 25 00

Lacbmann s 047 05 25 00

lioCttrtcr h oxtfby 1.6 25 25 00

S iiulim;i. hur.R 271 10 10 00

Steinle, K 2fi7 10 10 00

And in accordance with law, and an order of tho Board of
Trustees, made on the 20th day of I).*ceiulnT,l$65,so many
shares of each parcel of said stock as may bo necessary,
will bo Bold at pub'lcuucllnu, by MensrB. Cobb ft Sin ton,
at No. 408 Montgomery street, San Francisco, Cal., on
WetlDosdoy, the, 7th dayqf 1'obrnary, i860, at tho hour of
L?O'0l0tk M. of said day, t., pay said delinquent QSgQSa-
ini-ut th-reon, together with coBts of advertising and ex-
pemtos of sale.

J. A. BAUER, Socrotary.

Office, 044 Washington street, San Francisco, Cul. j20

Oxford Beta Tunnel and Mining Comiiuuy, Ei-

meralda District and County, State of Ncvuoa.

Notice Is hereby given, thut i>t it meeting or the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held tm tho 8th day or January,
I860, an assessment of fifty (00) cents por share was levied
upon tho capital stock or said Company, payable on tho
9th day of January, 18C6, In United States gold and
silver coin, to the Secretary, or to the Superintendent at
the mine.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
pald on Saturday, the 17th day of February, 1868, will bo ad-
vertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall bo made before, will be sold on Saturday, the 3d
day of March, 1866, to pay the delinquent assessment, to-
gether with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By
order of the Board of Trustees.

GEO. H. PECK, Secrotary.

Office, corner Broadway and Sansome streets, San Fran-
Isoo. jan20

Salamander Gold and Silver Mining Com-
pany, Mill Valley District, Calaveras County, Cal.
Notice. — There are delinquent upon tho following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on tho 28th
day of .December, 1865, the soveral amounts eetopposilo
the names of the respective shareholders, as follows:

Names. No. Certificates. No.Sharos. Amouut.

Lawrence Ackli, 180 to 192 105 5-19 $2100

H G Bartholomew 102

Mrs C Bartholemew 104 to 109

John Brannan 200

John Callahan 169

Jas Carty 280

J Dwyor 296

Ed Dougherty 98

Jas.Dowd 259

Thos Douohuo 96 to 101

MC Farley 235

Mrs Margarctt Gibbons 287

Jas Hamilton 1, 3, 5, 7. 8

X Huber 294

A E Hill 269

Wm Jackson 44 to 08
and 188 to 256

John Kabars 200 to 202

Wm Kretchman '296

B Keunuy 151

John Louth 279

Jas Liddy 238

Jas Morgan 30, 31, 34, 35, 37

39, 40, 41, 42, 43

D McColgan 202

T F Magufro 286

Eh Pomroy 225 to 234

John Perry 271

John J Redmond 2S3

K L Ruling 293

John Rvan 214

K F Kvno 198 to 219

G W Smith 291

A Schramm 217

A P Warren 243 to 288

60 14 00

20 4 00

105 519 21 00

80 5 19 16 00

100 5 19 20 00

105 5-19 21 00

25 6 00

5 1 00

60 10 00

10 2 00

20 4 00

65 5 -19 13 00

105 21 00

10 2 00

860 2-19 112 00

25 5 00

105 5-19 21 00

10 2 00

95 5-19 19 00

25 5 00

70 5-19 14 00

60 10 00

80 5-19 6 00

20D 10-19 40 00

25 5 00

105 5-19 21 00

105 519 21 00

25 - 5 00

45 9 00

100 10-19 20 00

105 5 19 21 00

115 23 00

And in accordance with law, and an order of tho
Board of Trustees, made on tho 28th day»of December,
1865, so many shares of each parcel of said stock as may
be nocossary will be sold* at public auction, at J. R.
Stewart &Co.'s, No. 417 Buttery street, on the 10th day of
February, 1866, at the hour of 11 o'clock A. M. of said
day, to pay said delinquent assessment thereon, togothor
with costs of advertising and expenses of sale.

F. D. GALLAGHER, Secretary.

Office, No. 35 Metropolitan Block, San Francisco, Cal.

jan27

Yosemite Silver Alining Company, Oro

F1110 District, Humboldt County, Nevada.

Notice. — There are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on the 21st
day of December, 1866, the soveral amounts set oppo-
site tho names of the respective shareholders, as fol-
lows:

Names. No. Certificates. No. Shares. 4mount.

Robinson, Geo 134 60' $75 00

Hutchius , Fred 136 20 25 00

And in accordance with law, and an order of the Board
of Trustees, made on tho 21st day of December, 1805, so
many shares of each parcel of said stock as may be neces-
sary, will bo sold at public auction, by Jones & Bendixen,
at 402 Front street, on the 6th day of February, 1866, at
the hour of 1>£ o'clock P. M. of said day, to pay said de-
linquent assessment thereon, together with costs of ad-
vertising and expenses of sale.

S. O. PUTNAM, Secretary.

Office, 402 Front street, San Francisco. jan20

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The Future of Salt Lake.— The Atchison
Press says: "In a letter from Salt Lake City
the writer predicts that when polygamy be-
comes extinct, the mines developed, and the
great railroad built, it will be the chief com-
mercial city of the mountains, equal to St.
Louis or Chicago, and one of the most beauti-
ful and attractive cities on the continent."

The Last of the Heroes. — There are but
two of the Revolutionary soldiers living ; of
these one lives in Maine the other in j$ew
York. On the decease of these, which must
take place at an early day, it is proposed that
some action be taken by the Government duly
commemorating the event.

The Sierra Advocate says that Mr. Dorrell
of DoWnieville, has a rattlesnake which he has
kept in a bottle for the last thirteen years,
without food. It has grown finely all the time.

J. B. Conb, Business Agency-. — MaKes private sales of
Property aud Business Places of every description, in the
city and throughout the State ; procures partners ]W"ith
large and small amounts of money; negotiates sales o
mining property, and does a General Agency Business.
Patronage solicited by mail, express, or by personal ap-
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cisco, California. 23vlltf

Oakland Water-Cure.

APRIL 1ST, 1864, WE OPENED A HYGIENIC BOARDING
House and Ladles' Health Institute in Oakland. The
great udvantage we have experienced since that time. In
the treatment and cure of all those diseases peculiar to fe-
males, as well as those common to all, over teat of San
Francisco, induced us to give up the treatment 6f gemle-
men in the city. We have accordingly removed our entire
Bathing, Electro-magnetic, and Gymnastic Apparatus,
which we used especially In the treatment of males, to our
Health Institute across the Bay; and have found, after a
trial of seven months, that gentlemen as well as lady, pa>
tlents recover, at our ..Fountain. Farm Cure, one-third taster
than in the city of San Francisco. The climate here is the
most even and bracing to be found in the State. The grounds
command a view unsurpassed in the world. The Institu-
tion is furnished with an abundance of pure, soft water,
from numerous springs ; and we now offer to Ministers,
Teachers, Lawyers, Miners, Merchants, Mechanics. Far-
mers, and all other worthy persons, who desire to try the
advantage of the only rational system of medicine, the hos-
pitalities of our Hygienic Home and Cure. Young rami
who have become debilitated or lost their health by excess-
ive toil, exposure, or enervating habits, contracted through
ignorance of Physical Laws, may wirh us find more of the
encouragements they need, and means that will restore
them to health, than elsewhere in Ca ifornia.

We claim for Water-Cure and Hygienie Medication stipe-
rlor advantages over all systems of drug medication in the
cure of all disorders, whether acute or chronic; that it is
followed by none of those debilitating diseases, such as
piles, Chronic Diarrhoea, Torpid Liver, Constipation, in-
tense Nervousness, Neuralgia, etc., nor those terrible Sec-
ondary Diseases, known as Varicose Swelling of the Veins,
Necrosis, or Decaying of the Bones, Ulceration of the
Limbs, Mercurial Rheumatism, Urethal Strictures, etc.,
which we well knpw result from the free use of mercury
and other metallic drugs, together with stimulants and
vegetable poisons given to overcome acute diseases.

The Oakland' Water-Care and Eye Infirmh rv
is by far the most complete in its facilities for the cure of
all diseases commonly treated in all Eastern Water Cures
of any like establishment on thlscoast, and the only one In
California conducted according to the Theory and Practice
of the New York. Hydropathic College. We use all forms of
Warm and Cold Wet Sheet Fades, the Electro-Chemical'
Bath, Steam Baths, Improved Sitz Baths, Doucli Bathe,
a Patent Spray Bath, and Magic Baths. The last named
was instituted by Dr. Smith with special reference to the\
cure of those diseases peculiar to miners namely: Rheu-
matism, Inflammatory or Chronic, Stiff Joints, Paralysis.
Mercurial, Lead, aud Oik Poisonings. It is a sure cure for
Ague and Fever. It aids more than any other Bath we
have yet used in eradicating all kinds of drugs and infec-
tious poisons, and in the cure of all disorders induced by
ox.po3.urc to dampness and water, foul air, absence of light
and electricity, retorting metals, the malaria of rivers and
low marshy grounds, where there was a fair constitution
left, even when drugs had been applied tor months and years
without a cure, we have, in the past seven years, treated
successfully the following diseases: Chronic, Inflammatory
and Mercurial Rheumatism ; Paralysis; LuDg, Bronchial
aiid Catarrhal Affections; Diseases of the Heart, Kidneys,
Liver; Dyspepsia, Constipation, Erysipelas, Scrofula, Piles,
Inflammation of the Bowels, Chronic and Acute Diarrhoea,
and all diseases and weaknesses peculiar to male and fe-
males. No physician in California is so favorably situated
to furnish so many home comiorts and hygienic conditions
that are indispensable to the speedy recovery of nervous
and chronic Invalids. We have the only truly healthful
hoarding place In the State for men, women and children,
with plenty of saddle and carriage horses for the use of pa-
tients and boarders.

To that class of Diseases and Weaknesses peculiar to fe-
males, and the medication that Hydiopathic or Hygienic
physicians employ in their cure, do we invite the special
attention of patients and their friends. The ease and rap-
idity with which females suffering from general or special
debility, recover in the bracing climate of the Bay, under
Hygienic Medication, together with the universal success
that has attended the treatment of females at Dr. Smith's
Institutions, (both in Sacramento and San Francisco) lias
induced us to make this class of human afflict ions a spec-
iality of our Institution. We have treated (mostly in the
cure), over 3uu females, several of whom had been "bed-
ridden" lor months and years, and all have been decidedly
benefited, and with but few exceptions, returned to their
homes in from two to six weeks, so far recovered as no long-
er to need a physician. We have never yet learned of a
single instance of a relapse into their former condition.

There is not one female invalid in twenty that has been
suffering from nervous debility or diseases jjcculiar to her
sex, that caunot be permanently cured by spending from
four to six weeks at our Cure, and at the mere cost of S1U0.
This statement we make in confidence, from an experience
of. the last seven years. From the many who have been
treated at our Cure, we have yet to learn of a snigle regret
from husband or wife of the time or means they have ex-
pended In Hygienic Medication.

New York, Aug. 1, 1858.
To all whom it may concern:

This certifies, that Dr. Barlow J. Smith, is a graduate of
the New York Hygieo-Therapeutic College, which College'
has a regular Charter from the Legislature of the State of
New York, and is authorized to grant Diplomas, conferring
on its students all and the same privileges and immunities
in relation to the practice of the Healing Art, that are con-
ferred by the Diplomas of any Allopathic or other Medical
College in the country.

Dr. Smith has also devoted much attention to Phrenolo-
try, especially in its connection with Physiology and Path-
ology, a portion ol the time under the instruction of Fowler
& Wells, of this city, and has labored successfully as a
teacher and lecturer on these subjects.

R. T. TRALL,
Principal New York Hygieo-Therapeutic College.

To all whom it ma// concern:

I have known Dr Barlow J. Smith, both in. our office as

a Student, aud a practicat Phrenologist in the country, and

from what I know of him I can cheerfully recommend him

eau honest, faithful delineator of character, and as such

cau cheerfully recommend iiiin to the public.

For the good of Science.

L. N. FOWLER, 308Broadway, N. Y.

Dr. Smith spends a part of eachday in San Francisco, at-
tending to family practice and to Phrenological and Physi-
ological examinations at his office. Room 13 Armory Hall,
up stairs, corner Montgomery and Sacramento streets.
Office hours from 11 A. M. to 2 F. M. Circulars sent on ap-
plication. Address,

UAKLOW J. SMITH, M. ».,

20vlltf San Fruncisco, Box 473.

THE EXCELSIOR

mum mn mhtumron,

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In the engraving herewith presented, A represents the Rim of the
Pan ; JB» Muller ; C, Legs ; D, Cross-Frame ; E, Gearing ; F, Screw ;
G, Lever ; H, Dash-Boards j I, Key ; o, Dies ; c, Shoes, and o,
Openings,

The relative grinding capacities of "The Excelsior" Grinder
and Amalgamator, of the Flat Bottomed Pan, and of the Conical
Pan when properly constructed, are respectively 177, 98 and 110.

That is, the respective mailers being of the same diameter,
same weight, same hardness, and miming at the same velocity
"The Excelsior Grinder and Amalgamator" will reduce one hun-
dred and seventy-seven tons of ore, the Flat Bottomed Pan ninety-
eight tons, and the Conical Pan one hundred and ten tons to the
same degree of fineness in the same time.

The w§ar to the Shoes and Dies at their grinding surfaces in the
Excelsior Grinder and Amalgamator, is perfectly uniform, thus
securing evenness of reduction to the pulp, as well as steadiness
of motion to the muller. "Uniform wear of the grinding plates
has been attained in no other than that of the Tractory form — nor
can it be.

Another property of excellence in this machine is that the metal
or substance to be amalgamated passes direct from the grinding
surfaces into the quicksilver ; thus excluding the possibility of its
becoming coated with any foreign substances, after having been
burnished. It is truthfully said "that the Tractory-formed Pan
as a Grinder has no equal, and as an Amalgamator no superior.''

As a whole, it is far superior to any other pan in use.

MANUFACTURED AT THE

Union Iron Works and Golden State Iron Works,

WHEELER & RANDALL, Inventors.

The undersigned having had several years of experience in practical
quartz mining operations, will ever take great pleasure in furnishing
parties interested in mining and machinery any desired information
which they may possess.

WHEELER & RANDALL.

San Francisco, June 13, 1865-

LICK HOUSE,

Corner of Montgomery ami Sutter streeis,
SA3T FRANCISCO.

S. ALSTROM AND &. S. JOHNSON, Frop'rs.

This elegant and commodious Hotel is situated on the
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House is finished and furnished with a decree of heauty
and excellence unsurpassed, combining n\l flic modern an
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The proprietors assure their patrons that the Lick House
shall not be excelled in any of its apnointments, or in polite
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Bkrstadt, the artist, has made $120,000

with his brush in three years. He is now

ng a princely mansion at Irvingtou, on

the Hudson, and drives the most stylisu team

in the Central Park.

Ukn. BeTLKit's celebrated tower near Ber-
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mouths, lynx-eyed sentinels pried iuto the
movements of the rebel troops, wa9 the other
day sold at public auction lor the sum of live
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AN3NTCJAL REPOKT

—OF THE—

Pacific Insurance Company.

INCOMPLIANCE WITH THE ACT OF THE LEGISLA-
ture of Hie state of Caliiornla, entitled "An Act con-
cerning Corporation*," passed April 2-\ 1850, the Pacific In-

surance Company of Suu Fruucloco makes tho following
Annual Report:

I —The amount or the Capital Stock of this Company Is
SEVEN RONDBBD AND FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS,
and puld in GOLD $750.1)01)

II.— The amount of the Assets Is ONE .MILLION AND
FIFTY-ONE THOUSAND, FOUR Ml'NliKED AND TWEN-
TY DOLLARS AND THIBTY-SEVKN CENTS. .$1,051,420.37

III.— Tin- Company has NO DEBTS.

IV.— The amount or Insurance effected during the year,
and which remained In force December 31, 1865:

£lre $12,973,919

Marme 4$i,n)$

This Company commenced underwriting Marine Risks,
August I, 18&5:

v.— Thin Company Insures against tho following risks,
viz.: BUILDINGS. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, MER-
CHANDISE, RENTS, LEASEHOLDS, VESSELS IN PORT
AND THEIR CARGOES, and other 1'EUSuNAL PROP-
ER TV. At; A INST LOSS OR DAMAGE BY FIRE.

AIM) ..ii CARGOES, TREASL'RE, COMMISSIONS, PROF-
ITS, and WAR RISKS, and ON ALL MARINE AND IN-
LAND NAVIGATION RISKS, To AND FROM ALL PORTS
IN THE WoULD.

VT.— Thlfl Com pan v will take on nnv FIRST-CLASS RISK
not to exceed $75,000 (the limit fixed bv law), and on all
large risks will reinsure to an extent consistent with PRU-
DENCE In other RESPONSIBLE gom tjANIES.
J. HUNT. President.

William Alvord, S. M. Wilson, G. W. Bell,

Alex. Weill, M. Cheese-man, ChH3. Mayne,

Aum. Selluman, Win Hooper, Lloyd Tevls,

Anson G Stiles, John B. Newton, T.L. Barker,

John G. Bray, Edward Martin, Jas. De Fremery,

A. Hayward, D. O. Mills. Win. Sherman,

D. W. C. Rice, H. Hanssinann, John O. Earl,

O. Meyer. L. B. Benchley, Alfred Borel,

D. J. Oliver, Moses Heller, G. T. Lawton,

Alplieus Bull, William Schollc, E. L-. Goldstein,

W. C. Ralston, Louis McLane, Moses Ellis.

Joint Wlglilmaii, Oliver PJldrldgc, P L. Weaver,

L. Sachs. A. B. Forbes, David Stern.

Frederick Billings, J. G. Kellogg,

State of California, City and County of San Francisco, ss.
On this nineteenth day of January, A. D. one thousand
eight hundred and sixty-six, personally appeared before
me, H. S. Homans, a Notary Public', in and for the said
Ciiy and County, and therein residing, duly commissioned
ainl sworn. A. J. KaUton. whu. being duly sworn, did depose
and sny thai he is the Secretary of tlie Pacific Insurance
Company, and that tlie slatements contained in the fore-
going Report of the Pacific insurance Company are true,
lull and correct. A. J. RALSTON.

Sworn and subscribed to before me, this 19th day of Jan-
uary, A, D. 1866. H- S. HOMANS, Notary Public.

4vl2-3m

miners

Who wish to erect Quartz Mills, Concentrating or Smelting
Works, will And It to their interest to consult the under-
signed, as to the best and cheapest mode of Reducing Ores.
Being acquainted with all the modern improvements of
Europe and America, in Mining, Machinery and Metal-
lurgy, I undertake the erection of any kind of Works, and
warrant their successful operation.

Gold, Silver and Copper Ores bought in any quantity.

Assay of Ores made by a new Fire Process In half the
usuul time, an . at half pneo.

Apply to J. MOSBLEIMJEK,

■ 23vllqy 423 Washington street, San Francisco.

FOR SALE!
■A. STEAM ENGINE !

"IQ-INCH CYLINDER. F 'UR-FOOT STROKE, IN PER-
J-n feet Order. Can be seen running at the SaUFran-
?r1?rCr0/,^'r,n?S^ )Vonlen factory, Black Point. Inquire at
VULCAN IRON WORKS, 137 and 139 First street, or to
HETKEMANN <fe CO.,
26vlltf 311 and 313 California street

HUNTER'S

PREMIUM

CONCENTRATOR, AMALGAMATOR

-AJVO SEPARATOIl,

HOOTER'S CONCENTRAToRCAN ME SEES IN OPER-
tuloada iv at thi. Novcltj Iron Works, Fremont street
Part le» wltolns to purchase Concentrator* will il ml it to
iiir-ir Advantage m examine iho above machine before
owing; ressouH :

1st it win work the -amis from n S-stamp battery, and
ii in to 20 per cent, more »uiphurcu titan any ma-
chine built im the Pacific coauL

2d. The SulphuretH are washed clean, containing lens than
ten per cent, ol «aud.

3d. fbe Waste free gold and amalgam li amalgamat.*d on
tint copper plates: no trace of ground mercury and scarcely
■ trace ol tneUI pa os oil with the Mad.

4th. It* simplicity is a ntulicietit recominondatloii for it*

general use as a Concentrator The verlatJ f speed in u

i.'u.iri.- Mill doev not eii.-rt the working of the Machine.
Tho same wus demonstrated at the late Mechanic** Pair,
urban «iib tho greatest nucKuuLAiimr or siMtku Uie best of
results were given,

6th. There Is n.i clogging or slopping to clean out the sul-
phorets ami -..ml; o.n-. .|,ivnily no waste from any limttou-
tion un the part of the attendant

6th. In exhibiting thd working of the machine {it Is not
ran emi'tyi. ail classes of ores nod tailings, ir.nn M pounds
an. 1 upwards. ;uv inn .titrated that parties may SCO Ut to
teat the macliloe with.

Give It a trial, and satisfaction 1* guaranteed. All orders
and any Information reotilred. address,

A.MIKEW IT17XTRR,
Novelty Iron Works, Fremont et, San Kmnelsao,

ISvll-Sm Or to E. T. STEEN, Agent.

BAUX & GUIOD S
Separator «&. -A.mi alcanna toi-

Tlie McL'hanlrs' Institute

iVillDKD a

PREMIUM SILVER MEDAL
TO BRUCKNER'S

MECHANICAL ROASTING FURNACE,

Parties wishing to erect such Furnaces, are requested to
leave their crdurn with

T. KALLE.VBEBG,

12vll 416 Market street, San Francisco.

Is the most important improvement In mining mnchinciy
ever introduced. It was awarded the FIRST PREMIUM at
the San Francisco Mechanics' Fair lor 1864, where It proved
Itself to be the best Separator and Amalgamator umoug all
the competitors. Constructed on principles which combine

SOIKNTIFIC KnOWLKDGK WITH PllACTlCAL EXrKlUKNl'K, tlleSC

Pans extract more gold and silver from their ores than any
others In use, as a few hours trial will demonstrate. Mill
men will find it to their advantage to employ those pans as
Separators, In addition to the ordinary Ainalgators now In
use, and to re-work their old tailings.

The cost of these pans is inconsiderable, and their struc-
ture Is such that they can be readily separated in parts con-
venient for packing on mules, Among the many advanta-
ges possessed bv BAUX .t GUIOD'8 Pan, are the following:
The trifling cost for attendance; Its small cost; Its portabil-
ity; The large quantity of pulp ft can operate upon in a giv-
en time; It may be worked even weeks without stopping,
as It Is constructed to work continuously; Tlie complete
thoroughness of the separation of the rock from the metals
and the trilling power required to work them; They can be
attached to any ordinary crushing apparatus.

We have the pleasure of referring parties interested to
the following parties, Who have our Pan in use: Jefferson-
Ian Mining Company, Bowman's Ranch, Nevada county;
The French Mill, Nevada city; Crall's Gravel Cement
Works, Nevada oouutv; Wnltman's Chlorination Works,
Nevada. Cal. ; Gold Hill Quart/, Mill. Washoe.

Manufactured at the Vulcan Iron Works and San Fran-
cisco Foundry, San Francisco, and at Heugh & Thorn's
Foundry, Nevada City.

For further particulars, or to see this Pan in operation,
call on or address

J. B. BATJX,

Fremont Street, near Mission, adjoining the San Francisco
Iron Works. San Francisco. 4v8-6df

IMPROVED "WIND-MILL.

THIS WIND-MILL IS RAPIDLY

taking the place of all other Mills
on the Pacillc Coast. These Mills
are so simple in their construc-
tion, that when once built, they
can be put In oi-Llerby almost any

iierson; and when once In order
hey will run for years without
repairs.

Prices, from $50 to $1,000.

ROUND AND SQUARE WATER

TANKS BUILT TO ORDER.

HUNT'S PUMPS

Are admitted to be the best in the
Market for Wind Mills, being built
expressly for that purpose. They
can bo set, and taken apart with
a common wrench, and are very
easily repaired.

HUNT'S ENDLESS CHAIN

HOK8E POWER

For Snwlne Wood.

ALSO, tin:

Self-Regulating Horse Power

Is so arranged as to give a steady motion, and is calculated

to be used tor turning Wood. Iron or Brass, also for Scroll or
Circular Sawing, and is fully equal to Steam forany light
work. The above Machines are built of the best materials,
and made as Durable as Wood and Iron will make them.

ALL WORK WARRANTED,

93t* For further Particulars see small circulars. -£*

IE. O. HUNT,

No. 28 Second Street, and 108 & 112 Jessie Street, San Fran-
cisco. 26-3ui

WATER WHEELS !

Equal to the Best Overshot Wheel

%

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111
H
H
HI
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LEPPEL'8

AMERICAN DOUBLE TURBINE

Ih now manufactured by the Vulcan Ironworks Company,
in this City, and orders for the same can be filled immedi-
ately. Wo have a large supplv of the dillerent sizes, frum
10 Inches to 30,^. That we may know the proper sized
wiieui you require, measure jour water in the following
way: Take the width of the stream, the average depth
and tho distance ItUpws in a miuute.

All the Wheels already in use give universal satisfaction.
For particulars send lor a Circular.

This Wheel' Is especially adapted to mining purhoses.
It is light, and can he easily packed into tlie mountains.
Wheels weighing from 1U0 to 3tW pounds, will yield from
It) to 4D horsepower under a head of 25 or 30 leet. Thev
ure the cheapest wheel to set up known, as they are so
arranged as to produce the greatest power possible from
the water used.

Come and see them, or send for a Circular to

LKI'FKI. A' MYERS,

PATENT AMALGAMATOR.

These Machine* Stand Unrivaled.

For rapidly pulverizing and amalgamating ores, they
have no equal. No effort has heen, or will be, spared to
have them constructed in the most perfect manner, and of
the great number now in operation, not one has ever re-
quired repairs. The constant and increasing demand for
Llieiii Is sufficient evidence of their merits.

They are constructed so us to apply steam directly into
the pulp, or with steam, bottoms, as desired. , ]

This Amalgamator Operates as Follows :

The pan being filled, tho motion of themullcr forces the
pulp to the center, where It Is drawn down through the ap-
erture and between the grinding surfaces. Thence it is
thrown to the periphery Into thu quicksilver. The carved
plates again draw it to the center, where it passes down,
and to the circumference as before. Thus it Is constantly
passing in a regular flow between the grinding surfaces and
Into the quicksilver, until the ore is reduced to an impalpa-
ble powder, and the metal amalgamated.

Setters made on the same principle excel all othorsi—
They bring the pulp so constantly and perfectly in confact
with quicksilver, that the particles are rapidly and com
pletely absorbed.

Mill men are invited to cxaminethese pans and sellers for
themselves, at the PACIFIC FOUlfDRY,

lvl San Francisco.

BLA KF/S

QUARTZ BREAKER

Is now extensively used for breaking hard masses of
CJuartz or Ores

To a size suitable for stamps. These machines are patented.

and are in practical operation In

CALIFORNIA, AUSTRALIA,

WASHOE,
ENGLAND, FRANCE,

AND

THE ATLANTIC STATES.

These Machines, or circulars containing further Informa-
tion regarding them, may be obtained of the undersigned.
Address,

BLAKE <& TYLER,
Box 2077 San Francisco Post Offlee.
CHAS, T. BLAKE, E. TYLER, WM. P. BLAKE,

Idaho City. Michigan Bluff. San Francisco.

4vl0

Hept>xix'ii &. JPetei'son's

AMALGAMATOR.

THE SUBSCRIBERS WOULD CALL THE ATTENTION
of the Mining Public to their Reducer and ;Amalga-
mator, and also to their Separator for reducing and' separat-
ing the mineral from

Gold and Silver Ores,

Manufactured and exhibited atthe Vulcan Iron Works, Nos
137 and 139 First street, San Francisco.

These machines secure to the Miner a more Expeditious
and Perfect Reduction and Amalgamation, a, less liability
to accident and delay, and a greater amount of useful effect
In proportion to the power employed to keep them in opera-
tion than any other machine now in use for producing simi
.ar results. This fact is attested to by their general adoption
and preference at all tlie principal Reduction Works in
Nevada ; among which may be mentioned tlie Uould
& Ourry Mill, Hie Silver Stale Reduction Works, Zephyr
Flat Mill, Pioneer Mill, Eastern Slope Mill, Phujiiix Mill, etc.

jtjgy This Amalgamator may he seen in operation at the
European Metallurgical Works, Bryant St. bet. M and 4th.
I Illustrated in the Mining ami Kcieiniiic fivss, April '.nh,
864.] HEFBURN & PETERSON.

nov83m*

MeCOMB'S

CUMULATIVE POWER PRESS

AND

A.KROW TIE.

E. C McCOMB, Agent.
No. 1 Qoyernment Houae, cor. Sansome and Washington sts.
23v103l»

Portable Steam Engines !

"Hondley's'* and " Mutineer'*" lUuke,

COMBINING THE MAXIMUM OF EFFICIENCY,

— sgjg^Durablllty, and Economy, with tho Minimum of

JjSX* weight and Price.

i^j*£ These Engines are favorably known, a large
* '-i '■Sf.nimilier being in use on this coast for hoisting,
pumping, threshing, milling and mining purposes.

Steam can be got up on these Engines in litlecn minutes
after reaching tlie place of operation, and the time, expense
of setting boilers, machinery, and •■construction account"
sa+ed, {which is often the difference between tlie successful
and unsuccessful prosecution of milling enterprises,) Hi
fact, the portable principle is the pioneer's friend, and ena-
bles him to draw engines on their own wheels to his cabin
door, and plant on tho outermost continns of civilization
the saw and gristmill, and it has done and will do more
to help subdue the continent than any other of the modern
motors which are crowding society and normalizing the
world.

All sizes on hand from 3 to 30 horse power, with and
without carriages.

Also, Portable Saw and G-rist Mil's.
For sale by TKKADWELL «fc CO.,

3vl2-3m Corner of Front and Market streets.

Stevens' Pressure Packing.

Patented Marcti 7th, 1865.

Pressure Packing is now conceded, by the best engi-
neer.1;, to he tho most effectual method of making aud
keeping tho metallic ring of pistous steam-tight.

STEVENS' PACKING has the advantage of being cheaper
in first cost than the ordinary packing, and can be applied
to old stylo pistons with very little alteration or detention.
In place Of testimonials, the Patentee requests of those
who are using tho old spring packing to inquire of the
owners of the various engines which now have this pack-
ing in use — some of which have been running from three
to twelve months without being opened, or showing any
descriptive leak — and act upon their recommendation.

Further particulars can he had by applying to the
Patentee, ANDREW STEVENS, Master Mechanic, Alameda
Railroad, or at the VDLCAN IRON WORKS, where they
an bo seen, at any time, in course of construction.

Important to Miners.

NEWPATENT ROASTING PROCESS.

f AM NOW PREPARED TO OFFER TO THE MINING
_L community a New Roasting Process, which has been
approved asnovel and beneficial by the best authorities in
Europe. A Furnace can be erected in a few days at &
trilling expense, and one man Is. able to Roast ten tons of
Ore or Concentrated Sulphurets per day,

MOKE COMPLETELY AM) CHEAPER

Thau any other Process. All the Sulphur Is saved, by
being converted into Bisulphide of Carbon, which. la a val-
uable product, and will pay nearly all expense's.

Fur, particulars, apply to

<F. MOSHEXMEK,

26vll-3m 423 Washington street.

Prater's Patent Concentrator

(Known as &T7NGERPORD & PRATER'S Concentrator,)

MANUFACTURED AT THB 1

San Francisco Foundry and. Steam
Engine "Works.

Corner Fremont and Allftalon Streets.

All orders promplly attended to.
2vl2 BE VI) K, I)I.\S»(lItJI & CO.

IXTTIVT'S PATENT

Circular Sweep Horse-Powers,

10df

ANDREW STEVENS.

SA.JLMOISr'S
PROPELLOB AMALGAMATOR

AN»

Challenge Settler

lias been in uso and thoroughly tested, both In California
and Nevada, with entire satisfaction to all parties con-
cerned. These Machines are

M;ide entirely different from any others,

And with the same power will grind, amalgamate, settle
and separate, more ■-.•nUl and silver ore than any others now
in use. .Manufactured at tlie SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDRY,
where Machines can be aecn In operation. Address

11 Jf. «fc w. c. y ALSIOX.

For running Churns,- Washing Machines, Grindstones,
pumping water, sawing wood, and other light machinery.
Price. S100, at the Factory.

HUNT'S PATENT SELF-REGULATING TREAD HORSE-
POWER Is superior to any machine of the kind in the
market. Price, with Governor, all complete to set to
work, at the Factory, $300. Manufactured by

E. O. HMT,

TvlO 28 Second street,.San Francisco.

MITCHELL'S

COMBINED

FAUCET AMD MEASURE.

This is one of the most useful inventions of the day, and
is destined to go into universal use on this coast, as'it. has
l in the Eastern States.

Tlie invention consists of a combined Faucet and Meas-
ure, so arranged that the liquid contents of any cask or
other ves3el can be drawn and accurately measured with-
out tliiuise of measures or funnels other than such ns are
embraced in the Faucet Itself. While it obviates altogether
the use of measures, it operates much more perfectly than
the old method of drawing anil measuring such liquids as
have a tendency to foam up when drawn, as coal oil, lin-
seed oil, etc.

. The Proprietor lias made arrangements with. GAL-
LAGHER, WEED & WHITE, of the California Brass Foun-
dry of this city, for the manufacture of tliis Faucet, and la
prepared to furnish tile article or sell territories. Here Is
a chance for men with small capital to invest in a good
business.

Residence. 320 Taylor street, near O' Farrell street.

I>. C. SHTCHELL, Prop'r.

San Francisco, Aug. 224, 1805. 10vli-3m

80

She pinitt0 m& & timtifk § tm.

(Prospectus.]

VOLUME TWELFTH,

With our issue of January, 6th, 1866, we
commenced the twelfth semi-annual volume of
the Mining and Scientific Peess. We have
abundant evidence that no class journal has
ever been established which, in bo short a
time, has become so highly appreciated by
those for whom its publication has been es-
pecially designed, or by the thinking and intel-
ligent portion of the community generally.
We may be pardoned for referring, with some
degree of pride, to what the present proprietors
have done, in the short space of two years, in
building up this paper ; and we confidently
point to the past as an earnest of what our
future shall be.

We shall continue, as heretofore, to spare
no labor or expense to keep up and add to the
well-earned reputation which the paper now
enjoys, and shall exert our utmost endeavor
and means to render it still more useful and
acceptable to the miner, the mechanic, and the
general reader. We make no apology and
feel no delicacy in asking and urging upon the
friends of the paper, everywhere, to aid us in
extending its circulation, or in calling upon
them to assist us in filling our columns with
facts and information which shall be of value
to our readers in the several departments of
practical knowledge to which the paper is de-
voted. We return sincere thanks for past
favors, and earnestly solicit a continuance of
similar ones in future.

The rapid Btrides which are now being
made in scientific mining on this coast, and
the constant modification of old processes,
which experience teaches us is a necessity for
their economical adaptation to the anomalous
condition of the mines and mining interests
here, to say nothing of the new discoveries and
improvements which the ingenuity and experi-
ence of man is constantly seeking to apply to
mining operations, renders the existence of a
journal, exclusively devoted to such specialities,
an indispensable requisite to every miner and
millman who desires to keep himself posted in
the progress of the chemistry, metallurgy, and
mechanics of mining. The wonderful discov-
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most daily being achieved in the domain of
science and art, render serial scientific and
class publications the mainstay and depend-
ence of every person who would keep up with
the times. The achievements of the past few
years in this direction are absolutely astound-
ing ; and who knows — who can imagine what
a year may accomplish ? Books are useful only
as a record of the past — the living, active
present can be found only in the pages of the
newspaper and magazine.

With these facts and suggestions before us,
may we not look with confidence to the active
assistance of our friends ? It will readily be
acknowledged that the greater the income, the
greater will be our facilities for collecting and
disseminating information which shall be useful
to our readers. We have no especial desire
to make the Mining and Scientific Peess a
money-mpking institution ; but we do own up
to a desire to establish a really reputable and
creditable journal in San Francisco, devoted
to the mining interests of the Pacific coast,
which shall be a living, lasting monument to
our labors, a credit to California, and a valuable
medium for the dissemination of useful infor-
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work and to wait — we are willing to put into
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tual expenses, which the liberality of friends
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Hence we trust that the friends of the paper
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1866 JANUARY 1st, 1866

Commencement of Twelfth "Volume

Pitting m& Mmtlfu Jgtw

Published Every Saturday.

The title of our journal is a truthful expression
of its character.

It affords a class of progressive information to
the Miners, Mechanics and Professional Men of the
Pacific Coast, which cannot be derived from books,
or other publications.

Each Volume comprises, in reality, a book of
new intelligence and facts relating to Mining,
Mechanism, Metallurgy, Science and Art, devel-
oped by our rich and peculiar resources, and iden-
tical with our own industry and history.

By the encouragement of intelligent economy
in labor and gold-saving, we shall make the
Peess a source of individual profit to its pat-
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community in which it circulates.

The prospects of our journal are now brighter
than at any former period. Our facilities for fur-
nishing a valuable paper are constantly in-
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Following are some of the many opinions gen-
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Editorial Expressions:

The publishers intend to make it the " Scientific Amer-
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copy of it in his cabin, for it will be ailed with useful in-
formation 10 tbe pick and snovel fraternity.— [Trinity
Journal.

Should be taken by every man owning " feet" [and
brains] in this State. — [Beacon;

In no other ten journals can the reader find the same
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It contains correspondence from different sections, giv-
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j VOLUME XII.

TABLE OF CONTENTS.

Ifemorhlof tTtoMlnorxofCal Tim New Grenada Mines.

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EXCELSIOR MINES.

TI1K CROSBY .t TTldMPBOtf DESULPHURIZING

FROCRSS.

Accounts of an extrtetn'ely favorable nature
continue to reach us from the mines of Summit
I lily anJ vicinity (formerly known as Meadow
Lake). A gentleman lias furnished us, the
past week, with the following facts, with re-
gard to the Enterprise mine and mill. The
ledge was located iu July last, in Excelsior
district, about three miles from the Dutch Flat
road, and six miles from Summit City. The
Enterprise mill, built by Goss & Lombard, of
Sacramento, is expected to go into operation
about the middle of February. The Crosby &
Thompson desulphurizing process, which has
. been introduced with such success at the
Pike's Feak mines, will be employed in con-
nection with this mill. The works for the
same are being put up under the superintend-
ence of Mr. King. We shall watch the results
of this new process with much interest ; and
shall embrace the earliest opportunity to lay
the same before our readers.

Mr. James Battcrsby, Secretary of the En.
terprise company, has shown us several very
fine samples of ore from this mine. One of
these specimens, heavy with sulphurets, and
said to contain nickel and cobalt, with no gold
visible, assays $5800 per ton in gold, and very
little silver. Another is thickly interspersed
with free gold. These samples were taken
from the first shaft, and from a depth ot
twenty-four feet. The ledge is uncovered on
the surface, showing thirty-four feet of vein
rock, while the walls are found indicating that
the ledge is seventy-five feet in width. At a
depth of twenty-five feet a drift has been com-
menced across the vein, which has been driven
forty-five feet, revealing the same character of
rock as that found near the surface.

A second shaft has been sunk to a depth of
forty feet, from which Mr. B. showed us a
specimen profusely covered with free gold.
Ten tons crushed at Virginia City, in August
last, returned $150 per ton in gold ; five tons
since crushed in Nevada City gave $250 to the
ton. Five and a half tons were crushed at
Howland's mill in this city, last October, which
assayed $411.50, aud upon which an advance
of $245 was made for shipment to Europe.
The ore worked at Nevada City produced
some three tons of sulphuret tailings, which
are found to contain by assay $80 per ton.

Enterprise City has a fine location, with
plenty of wood and water, and it is in the
direct line of travel between Summit City aud
Fauly's Statiou. Some 300 locations have
already been made in this vicinity. The
Pacific Railroad will soon be completed to a
point opposite the City, and a railroad station
will be located within five miles of the place.

Memorial of the Miaers of California.

To the President arid Congress of the United
States, the Secretary of the Interior and the
Commissioner of the Land Office:
On tho 17th day of January, 18uG, a general
Convention of miners of California was held ut
the city of Sacramento. After full considera-
tion the following resolutions were passed with
great unanimity :

Wh sit has, Since tho discovery of gold mines in California,
it hiis been the policy of tho General Government 10 allow
nil Hi oc ■>■ who desired lo mine for tho nrechua metals in
this State it free aud unrestricted right to search for and
discover (be Santo', anil when found, to hold and develop
their several claims, subject only Lo such restrictions and
rules as might be adopted by Conventions held by those
who wen- engaged in actual mining enterprises iu the sev-
eral mining districts of the Suite; mid, whereas, we be-
lieve that by tho adoption ot' that policy tho milling inter-
<':-l h in' tin' Sin Lh- havi- In 'i 'ii ilevelnpe.f mure I ho roughly
aud to a much greater extent than they would h'avc b'efiu
under any other policy that could have been adupted; and
wlmreuy, legislation tor the survey ami sale of mineral
lands is threatened in the Congress of the Uuireil states,
and it is seriously proposed to destroy the property inter-
ests which have been created lu this btate, under the
license of the General Government, for seventeen years
past, and to revolutionize the whole system of mining
business and tenures under which the mines have been'so
fur developed, the Statu baa prospered, the Government
bas been supplied with the sinews oi war, trade with ad-
vantageous markets, aud the revenue a valuable and in-
creasing resource; therefore, be it

Resoi.vkd, by tiie miners 'of California, in General Con-
vention assembled, That, we are opposed to any survey,
lease or sale of the mineral lands of this, Si ate, us injurious
to the best iutere ts of the Genera! Government, aud of
thin State, and utterly ruinous to the mining comumuities.
Resolvkj), That auy increase of the tax upon the pro-
ceuds of the mines would be onerous and injurious to the
mining interests of this coast.

Rbholved, That the bill introduced into the Senate of the
United. States by Hon. John Sherman, of Ohio, is singularly
calculated to work tho utmost confusion and loss to the
present holders of mining property, who have invested
their labor and capital in oeveloping the mines; to destroy
tiie vast canal interests of the Slate, the existence of
which is necessary to the prosecution of mining, and to
expel the great bulk of the population of the mining dis-
tricts from their homes, their business and possessions.

Resolvkd, That the minors of California respectfully pe-
tition the Congress of' the United States to respect the
rights and property interests which the policy of the Gov-
ernment, long continued, has created aud fostered.

Resolved, that we indorse the. actiou of the Legislature
of this Slate requesting the delay in the issuance of pat-
ents to the Central 1'acific Hal Iroad Company, Or any other
railroad company, until the Government has employed
elfectivo measures to segregate the mineral lrom the agri-
cultural binds lying within the lines of the grant to llie
railroad company, and, while willing and anxious to aid
and encmrage in the ceiisimotiun of said, road — the great
national highway — we most emphatically' protest against
ine cession of a viist section of mineral and timber lands
for that purpose, involving the sacrifice and destruction of
private rights already vested.

Resolved, That a Committee of live be appointed by the
President of tins Convent ion, the said President to act as
Chairman theri.of, to prepare a memorial to Congress em-
bod., ing the sentiment contained iu these resolutions, and
to cnus'fl tbe same to be presented, thi ough our delegation
in Congress, to tbe President of the United states, tbe Sec-
retary of the Interior, and Commissioner of tbe General
Laud Office.

In accordance with the sixth resolution, the
undersigned Committee present more in detail
than is proper in the form of resolutions, the
reasons which influenced the action of the
Convention :

EFFECTS OF THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN CALI-
FORNIA.

The first important discovery of gold in the
territory now embraced within the State of
California was made in February, 1848. Im-
mediately thereafter an unparalleled emigration
by sea and land commenced and continued
until the territory became numerously popu-
lated. A State Government was speedily
organized. The principal lure to these shores
was tr.e gold iound iu the beds of tbe streams
and deep in the hills in the track of old water
courses. Altera few years quartz veins, pro-
ductive of gold, were discovered, aud the
important interest known as quartz miuing
grew up. Within the mineral regions thriving
cities were founded, and many villages ; while
the agricultural portions of the State found
markets for their products, commercial inter-
ests grew to great importance, and San Fran-
cisco, the principal port of the State, became
great and opulent. By the laws of trade, the
States on the Atlantic side of the contineut
soon felt the iuipulse which a large and varied
market suddenly opened to their manufactures,
and the whole nation shared in the harvest

which was first reaped by the adventurous
population which created this State.

POLICY OF THE GOVERNMENT.

The Government, the owner of the mines, for
eighteen years acquiesced in the occupation
and development of the mines, by allowing
hundreds of millions of dollars in labor and
capital ol its citizens to be expended in open-
ing the mines and introducing costly machinery.
But it went further, and by the character of its
legislation seemed to license this order of
things. In view of the fact that the miners
were occupying the mineral lands, it exempted
these lands from survey and sale ; it collected
a yearly license for mining on them ; it levied
a royalty on the gross proceeds of the mines;
it also taxed their net proceeds as income;
and at a very recent period made the customs,
rules, and regulations of matters by which they
determine the location and possession of
claims, which had long been recognized in the
State Courts, the rule of decision in the United
States Courts, by enacting that each case
should be adjudged by the rule of possession.
Under this policy of the Government the miner
has never considered himself a trespasser on
the public domain, and has never been treated
as such ; but while gratefully appreciating the
generosity of the Government, has availed him-
self of it to acquire possessory rights to limited
quantities of miuing land, called claims, erected
his home near at hand, toiled for years to reap
wealth therefrom, and contributed by his labors,
very often unproductive to himself, to swell the
current of gold that has flowed in the channels
of trade. The possessory rights which the
miners have thus acquired under this express
and implied license of the General Govern-
ment have been protected by the State Courts,
and are as distinctly defined as a homestead
right or any other. These rights soon acquired
a varying moneyed value, and hence miners
sometimes sell their claims where they cannot
afford the expensive means for working them ;
and thousands of claims are held by different
individuals by purchase as well as by location.
Very frequently before a vein of quartz or
gravel deposit lying within rocky hills can be
reached, long and expensive tunnels have to be
dug out, or blasted out with powder. These
costly improvements give value to the claims
which in their original condition they did not
possess. Many of such improvements are now
in progress, and it will be-years before they will
be completed so as to reach the deposits, and
their owners incur heavy debts to complete
thenj. Most quartz mines and many gravel
deposits lie below the water level, and are only
worked by powerful pumping machinery which
has been placed upon them ; and the gold is
extracted from the quartz by ponderous ma-
chinery and curious processes, which are only
set at work at great expense. These facts are
stated, and many more of a kiudred nature
might be, to show the great interests which
have been created here by the policy of the
Government, and the injustice and disasters
which must follow a rude change in a system
that has been consolidating during nearly two-
thirds of a generation.

AN ESTOPPEL.

By that system the miners have been treated
practically as the owners ot their claims ; they
have been induced to expend their labor and
money to improve them and bring them where
possible to productiveness ; their customs reg-
ulating the tenures have been recognized by
legislation, and innocent purchasers have been
induced to make investments ; all business in-
terests have become interwoven into the exist-
ing order of things, and nothing but impera-
tive necessity overruling all considerations of
public faith and local welfare, if such necessity
can ever exist, can be urged to justify the seiz-
ure of these lands from their prepent possess-
ors. Between private parties the facts would
work estoppel in the judgment of any respecta-
ble Court, from the extreme injustice of at-
tempting to resume rights so long dormant,

which had been waived by explicit acts and
words, and where the parties to suffer could
not be recompensed. Hence, we respectfully
urge that the faith of the Government is
pledged, by. its course of dealing for so many
year^, to continue the system its policy has in-
augurated and brought to such magnitude and
perlection.

IMPOLICY OF CHANGE.

The prosperity of the general mining interest
and the reflex advantages to trade and to the
revenue already accruing, show the impolicy
of change. A system that builds up great
States in almost desert regions ; that opens
new and increasing markets ; that supplies the
precious metal3 to fortify the credit of the
Government, and strengthen its arm in war;
that has vindicated itself by its great success
in producing for the use of the country the
loug-ueglected treasures of these distant re-
gions, and which gives employment to so much
enterprise and capital, cannot be broken up
without confusion and distress to every interest
involved. The disasters that will follow to
trade and commerce by the temporary or per-
manent diminution of the supply of gold and
silver should be fairly understood, and we shall
discuss these considerations hereafter. These
disasters will fall largely upon the East, and
wilt be the penalty it will suffer for innovating
legislation ruinous to our great local interest.
That the present system is well adapted to the
productiveness of the mines is beyond doubt ;
and that productiveness will be increased by a
sense of security in the intentions of the Gov-
ernment. But some few of the effects on the
miners of a survey and sale of the mineral
lauds by any system which does not give the
present possessors the fee to their claims with-
out price, we propose to advert to, and then to
remark upon some evils necessarily incident
to any system for the general sale of the min-
eral lands. ' '

MOST MINERS CANNOT AFFORD TO BUY,

Strange as it may seem to those who judge
of the results of miuing by the published ship-
ments of treasure, the great mass of miners
are too poor to purchase their claims at any
price likely to be considered an equivalent. A
fact that is apparent here may be hard to
demonstrate to the people of the East, whose
ears have been abused by the extravagant rep-
resentations of superficial observers who have
visited this coast. The days when surface
diggings repaid slight labor with large reward
have passed, and miners now have to contend
with stubborn ores dragged from great depths
to the surface, or glean the fields already
reaped. In the former case the expense of
production is so great that moderate returns
only are expected, and these are often expected
in vain. In the latter the gains are usually
slight. A dry winter consumes the profit of a
favorable one for the placer miner ; aud the
experience of many years in this State shows
that the unfavorable seasons for this large
branch of mining outnumber the good ones.
A vast amount of labor is expended in " pros-
pecting," or digging for -new mines, which
never yields any return. It is estimated by
competent authority that all the gold ever ex-
tracted in this State, after deducting the cost
of machinery, would not pay for the labor that
has been spent in prospecting and mining
since the settlement of the State at the rate
that ordinary labor during the same time has
commanded in the East. This is because pay-
ing deposits of gold, are so often hard to find,
and so difficult to work ; and for this reason
thousands have lived in poverty, returned to
the other States, or given up the business of
mining for other occupations. Again, taxa-
tion is necessarily high in a new State like
this, where difficult roads are to be built, all
public buildings, hospitals, churches and school-
houses erected^ and nothing is inherited from
the past. The expense of living is great.
Much capital has been sent here, but our gold
flows continually out of the State to buy the

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productions of the East. Great amounts in
the aggregate are expended to remove families
from the other States to a new home here, and
houses have to be built, vineyards aud orchards
planted, and the country made inhabitable.
All these causes and others tend to reduce the
available means of the miners, among which
causes may be named the thoughtlessness and
improvidence perhaps not wholly incident to a
new country or to mining pursuits. From
whatever cause, the fact remains. And if the
Government sells the mines to those who can
buy, the miners will be able to compete in a
very limited degree, and therefore will be ex-
pelled from their claims.

RESULTS IF MINERS CANNOT BUT.

If the Government sells to all who will buy,
and as much as they will buy — and no other
system of sale seems practicable where so much
is to be sold — another consequence will follow,
that large tracts of mineral land will pass into
the hands of speculators, to lie unimproved
and unproductive. When that occurs our
towns in the mines will become depopulated,
for the activity of the mining business is all
that keeps them in healthful existence. By a
sale of the mineral lands our homes and all
improvements are sold out from under our feet,
for these are built on mineral lands, and we
shall be persecuted with writs of ejectment and
driven out. No fanciful picture is drawn here ;
but a consequence is pointed out which miners
see clearly in the future if the Government
sells the mineral lands. By its legislation
the Government has reserved these lands from
survey, from pre-emption, from private entry,
or entry for homestead purposes, and we cannot
cite any statute to protect even the birth-
places of our children from the purchaser.
We can appeal to nothing but the good faith
and' magnanimity of the Government, now,
before the threatened legislation is had, to
secure us from these consequences. Nothing
need be added to enforce the consideration
that if the miners cannot afford to purchase
their claims they lose their mining improve-
ments on which they have expended the labor
and profits of years. Many formidable evils
would be avoided, if the Government wished to
divest itself of the fee of the mineral lands, if
it would donate to the present possessors of
mines the claims which they hold under mining
customs, without regard to the size or shape of
said claims. Perhaps it is not too much to
expect that this will be the first step of the
Government if it disposes of these lands, in
View of the considerations already urged.

OBJECTIONS TO ANT STSTEM OF SALE.

But there are objections to any system of
survey and sale of the mineral lands. Such
sale would lock up these lands from general
prospecting — the meaus by which new mines
are now found, and new sections of the country
developed. That feature of the present system
which has given it so much efficiency, and
extended discoveries, would be destroyed ; for
no man could prospect on the land of another,
and no one would seek a mine which he had
not the ability to buy. Prospecting is usually
done by adventurous men, without paying mines
or much financial means, who are useful as
pioneers, and whose occupation would be gone
if the mineral lands were sold.

BESTEOT CANALS AND HIGHWATS.

Another serious objection to any system by
which the fee to the mineral lands shall pass
into the hands of private proprietors, is found
in the fact that for many years past there has
been growing up in this State a great canal or
ditch interest, which would be destroyed.
These ditches take water from the mountain
streams, and convey it to distant points for
mining and other purposes. They are dug and
flumed along rugged hillsides, at vast expense,
stretching from town to town, and are indis-
pensable to the prosecution of mining. Their
aggregate cost and value is counted by mil-
lions, and some of them cost, singly, from a
naif to a million of dollars. By means of the
water bought of the companies owning these
ditches the miners are able to work their
claims. The General Government has been
collecting a per centum on the gross proceeds
of the sales of water.from these ditches for sev-
eral years past, and is bound in honor to pro-
tect their rights of way. If the mineral lands
traversed by these ditches — and they net the
whole mining region— pass into the hands of
private parties, those who acquire the fee can
treat the ditch owners as trespassers, and their
improvements as a nuisance. The owner of a
few rods square of land over which such a ditch
passes, can compel the owners of the ditch to
turn out their water, and thereby destroy the
whole value of the property, and stop all placer
mining operations for miles around, or to pay
blood money without mercy for the privilege of
crossing the strip of land. What may be done
in one instance may be multiplied, until prop-
erty rights and values of immense importance
are annihilated, and placer mining becomes
impossible. This danger is guarded against
under our present system by certain distinctions
made by our Courts, which would be inappli-
cable if the lands were in the hands of private

proprietors, and by the fact that the important
ditches generally have a priority of location
which can only be affected by the Government
title. What is said of ditches, so far as the
danger to the right of way is concerned, is true
of all public highways, toll roads, etc. These
would be all broken up until State law author-
ized some system of condemnation of private
property in their favor, which would not be
possible upon legal principles in behalf of pri-
vate ditch companies, and which would at best
involve the counties and road companies in
heavy outlays to re-establish their roads.

These are momentous considerations ; and
we especially direct notice to the danger of
giving power to any of a thousand men who
may buy land crossed by a great canal extend-
ing for miles, to destroy its owners aud its
usefulness to the public by breaking up the
extensive mining enterprises dependent upon
it. Any legislation like that we have referred
to would leave these great interests defense-
less, and seriously damage every mining county
in this State. That such legislation would
diminish the production of gold and create
commercial distress, need not be reiterated.

MINERAL REGIONS UNADAPTED TO AGRICULTURE.

There is no presumption that the lands in
the mineral regions which are not known to
be valuable for mining, are good for agricul-
ture, while the fact is otherwise. The soil is
rocky and shallow, generally clayey, frosts are
late, and though small orchards or a few vege-
tables may be raised by a system of irrigation
too expensive for ordinary farming, yet there
is nothing in the agricultural necessities of the
country making it uecessary or proper to sub-
ject any of the lands of the mineral regions to
the operation of the general rules and the
policy of the Government pertaining to agri-
cultural lands. But in ,the most forbidding
spots, beneath the deepest: deposits of loam,
as well as in the most craggy hills, energetic
prospectors continually find gold deposits, and
this especially since quartz mining has grown
into importance, and ledges are traced for
miles through lands where they lie deeply
buried. Hence, there is no proper assumption
that agriculture is impeded or agricultural
lands locked up by the present system. No
sensible agriculturist would venture to pursue
his calling in such forbidding localities, did not
the mines afford him a market remunerative of
the cost of extracting produce from such stub-
born soil. The miner does not occupy and
waste lands which could be profitably occupied
by any one else ; and the attempt by the Gov-
ernment to select out and sell agricultural
lands in the mines would benefit no one, while
it would injuriously restrict mining enterprise.
mr. Sherman's bill.

We have before us a copy of a bill intro-
duced into the Senate of the United States by
Hon. John Sherman of Ohio, which is liable
to all the objections that we have urged to any
sale of the mineral lands, and has some fea-
tures of its own calculated to make such sale
peculiarly oppressive.

ITS MINIMUM PRICE.

The first feature of the bill that attracts
notice is the exorbitant minimum price fixed
for the lands — fifty dollars per acre ! The hope
of lost angels for heaven would be as reason-
able as the expectation that the great propor-
tion of the miners would continue to hold their
claims and pay such a price for them. No
argument is offered on this point. The bill
contemplates an impossibility. A limited
number of claims may.be sold, especially those
which are made tempting to capitalists by
expensive improvements or exceptional rich-
ness ; but mining claims as a rule are not worth
fifty dollars an acre, and if they are common
miners cannot buy them.

DIVISIONS AND QUANTITIES.

The bill contemplates rectangular divisions
and a too small maximum quantity. Any one
conversant with mining localities knows that
what may be culled for convenience " square
claims" and regular lines, are impossible.
Claims are almost universally oblong — long and
narrow ; and this is unfailiog in quartz claims.
Quartz claims cannot be intelligibly measured
by the acre, but by the number of feet on the
ledge, " following its dips, angles and varia-
tions." In placer mines, especially in deep
diggings, where expensive tunnels are frequent,
a limit of forty acres would usually afford no
margin for profit ; and this is shown by the
fact that such claims usually exceed, by very
much, that amount, and yet are deemed reason-
able in quantity. Unless a law could be passed
making deep gravel deposits, which are dif-
ficult of access, very rich, or giving larger
bounties for working them there are paid to
encourage fisheries, this limitation would pre-
vent such mining. One tunnel in Yuba county
is said to be three fourths of a mile long, to
have cost several years of labor and $80,000.
Forty acres at the end of such a tunnel would
embrace much useless ground beyond the lead,
if laid out in a square block, as the bill pro-
vides ; and the portion of the lead embraced
would not pay one-sixth of the cost of the tun-
nel and other heavy expenses of working. Of

course, under the system proposed in this bill,
such enterprises would be impossible in the
future. But, even in the case referred to, the
owner would exhaust his privilege in buying
the forty acres in the hill and could not buy the
land traversed by his tunnel ; so he would have
no outlet, and could not work the claim. To
ravine and canon claims and to tail flumes,
such a measurement would be as impossible
of application as to quartz ledges.

RESTRAINS ENTERPRISE.

The bill allows no man to buy and hold at
one time more than one claim. By such
means the mining which any man may conduct
is dwindled to insignificant proportions, and
men of enterprise and capital have little motive
to remain in the business of mining. No per-
son is permitted to purchase a second claim
till he has shown to the satisfaction of the land
officers and geologist that he has worked the
mineral out of his first claim, and that it will
no longer pay the expenses of working ; and he
must, before being permitted to make a second
entry, f* sell at public auction, to the highest
bidder for cash, the land embraced in his first
entry, aud which he proposes to abandon."
The idea of abandonment is inconsistent with
that of sale ; but how is he to sell mineral land
which will not pay the expenses of working?
To work his first tract he may have run a costly
tunnel, which would be useful in working the
second ; but under the bill he must divest him-
self of it by Bale to somebody who has no use
for it.

HOW NON-RESIDENTS ARE AFFECTED.

Under our mining system persons not actual
resideuts of a mining district invest capital in
its mines, and become shareholders in its com-
panies. Many persons living in the East, es-
pecially in New York, have thus invested, to
the benefit of the general mining interest.
Some miners go East and elsewhere to live,
leaving their shares in mines to the care of their
partners. In the long lapse of time, by pur-
chase, descent and migration, interests in much
property of this character have been acquired
and are held by non-residents. The bill pro-
vides that any shareholder who is not a resi-
dent of the district shall acquire, have, and hold
no right of pre-emption, entry or title. It
matters not how old his right, how great its
cost, he is cut off. We object to this feature
of the bill, not on our own account, but on be-
half of the people of the other States who are
affected by it. The mines have heretofore
been open to the acquisition of all the people
of the United States. The confiscation con-
templated strikes at those who, not being or
continuing residents here, have availed them-
selves of this privilege. The people of Califor-
nia have never considered themselves the
exclusive possessors of the mines in this State,
and have never attempted to make a selfish
rule excluding the participation of non-residents
therein. They desire the application of no
such rule by the Government.

ABSENT HEIRS.

If any person dies, leaving heirs residing out
of the mining district, such heirs cannot inherit
his claim unless they move into the district
and mine it themselves, but it must be sold by
a Probate Court at the end of an expensive
process. Such sale would usually be a sacrifice,
and the rule would bear with great oppression
on females and minor heirs. But why the
Government, after selling the land for the ex-
orbitant price of fifty dollars per acre, should
seek to hold a qualified fee, to restrain de-
scents and compel and control alienations,
does not seem apparent. Judicial sales of
mining property would seem to be impossible
under the bill, as also the sale by the Probate
Court in the case of absent heirs, from the
difficulty of finding purchasers where no man
is allowed to buy a claim who already holds
one. The value of property is principally de-
pendent upon the price it will bring in open
market. The bill ingeniously limits the num-
ber of persons authorized to purchase, and
especially of persons likely, from their busi-
ness pursuits, to purchase such property, so as
almost to destroy the market and value at
once.

LUCUS A NON LUCENDO.

The bill provides that persons buying claims
in the same subdivision shall hold as tenants
in common, with interests in proportion to the
relative extent and value of iheir improve-
ments and mines. Take the case of two
quartz ledges traversing the same piece of
land ; they are independent claims by mining
customs, and the owners have no business con-
nection, and may desire none. Who shall de-
cide as to the richness or valne of their respec-
tive claims and the dependent interests of the
proposed tenants, especially if the leads are
not fully developed ? To place men in the
peculiar confidential relation of tenants in
common, without their choice, seems oppress-
ive ; while litigation lor partitions and ac-
counting, embarrassed by difficult questions of
relative ownership, seems to promise abundant
harvests for attorneys at the expense of min-
ing interests. If it is intended that the pur-

chasers of a subdivision shall hold their re- •
spective parts of the tract separately, then
they are not tenants in common , and the
phrase is infelicitous, and the provision caus-
ing their rights to be dependent on values is
inoperative.

SPIES AND INFORMERS.

The bill contemplates coinage districts, and
restrains the transportation of the precious
metals uncoined from one to another, under
penalty of confiscation ; and to work efficiency
in this respect, encourages spies and informers,
by giving to them one-half of the confiscated
property. Such a system is repugnant to our
notions of republican administration, and is un-
necessary for revenue purposes, for the present
tax on gold and silver, besides coinage duties,
is generally and cheerfully paid. It would pre-
vent a person taking to the East specimens of
gold or gold-veined quartz, which he might
wish to preserve or give away as presents, and,
so far as we can see, prohibits the transporta-
tion of uncoined gold to be used in manufac-
tures or the arts.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS.

We have referred to this bill at length, be-
cause it illustrates objections that will be likely
to exist in any law changing the relations ex-
isting between the Government and the mining
communities ; but we call attention to the fact
that the great objection to such change does
not arise out of the details of this bill to which
we have alluded, but out of the disturbance of
an order of things so fully established, so long
fostered, so beneficial to all concerned ; a sys-
tem under which the clients of the Government
felt secure in their reliance on its good faith
aud tenderness, and which has become inter-
woven with the very structure of our society.
In the language of one of the resolutions of the
great Convention whose sentiments we reflect,
we " respectfully petition the Congress of the
United States to respect the rights and prop-
erty interests which the policy of the Govern-
ment, long continued, has created and fostered."
California has deserved better treatment from
the Government and people of the East than
it will receive if its great property interest is
destroyed by hasty or injudicious legislation.
We have paid our taxes, amounting to enor-
mous sums derived from customs and internal
revenue, with promptness and good feeling.
We have faithfully supported the Government
in its period of peril. Though a succession of
dry seasons impoverished us by blasting our
harvests and suspending our placer mining, our
contributions to the Sanitary Fund were
counted by millions, and we furnished one-
fourth of all the money contributed to that
great agency of mercy. The agents of the
excellent Christian Commission went laden
with offerings from our shores. We raised all
the regiments the Government would accept
for irksome garrison and frontier duty, and
vainly implored the privilege of raising more,
to be taken East, to share in the dangers of
our brethren in arms. Many of our young men
went East at their own expense, and joined
the regiments of other States ; and California's
sons sleep peacefully on many sacred battle-
fields of the Republic. We claim to have done
nothing more than our duty ; but duty faith-
fully performed is worthy of recognition.

TAXATION UPON THE PRODUCTS OF MINES.

There is no branch of productive industry, so
little understood by those not engaged in it as
that of mining for the precious metals. The
very terms employed are the 6ynonyms of
wealth, and naturally connect extravagant ideas
of riches with all enterprises for the production
of the precious metals. The ownership of a
gold mine is assumed as the possession of
certain fortune, and occasional successes are
heralded to the world as the rule, when they
are but the marked exceptions. It would not
be singular if the Federal Government should
fall into this popular fallacy, and form the idea
that in the mines on this coast it possesses
supplies of exhaustless wealth, capable of sup-
porting an unlimited degree of taxation ; des-
tined not only to relieve the nation from its
present burden, but to secure to its citizens
boundless prosperity in the future. A few
simple propositions will demonstrate that these
mining interests are, of all others, least able to
bear a heavy weight of taxation, and that na-
tional concerns of the first magnitude will be
greatly jeopardized by any rash experiments in
that direction. Countries producing the pre-
cious metals are always poor. In a country so
large as ours, with such varied industries, this
rule will apply to those sections of it which
produce them. The mere extraction from the
soil of metals that may be manufactured into
coin does not create wealth in the country
producing. Its single product, by the invari-
able laws of trade, leaves at once and forever
the place where it is produced in excess ; while
such is the character of the pursuit that no
other enterprise can thrive in its vicinity ex-
cept those connected directly with its own
promotion. The unequal distribution and
limited production of the metals still lurther
conduce to this result ; for while a large por-
tion of the gains seeks other fields for invest-

?he pining and Scientific §? im

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meat and enjoyment, a still larger portion is
swallowed up in unsuccessful advent tires, und

th .'iil.-in'ed of its loss alone remain in the

Rains nf extensive works and the poverty pee*

by unrequited labor. Nor d
product of a successful mine bear any
other remu
property. The skillful und energetic farmer

. li yi ar the pr id cl o bis farm in-

: sater, and his

capital tliu- augmented, oral least unimpaired.

Hut the product of a iiiin frails, but

its substunco ; it is tint th

The more thorough and scien-
tific the iniuer, the more laustinn
and consequent worthlessuess of the mine ; so
that any tax levied <ni the proceeds, of u mine
is so much taken froth the very Bubstarice of
the property, and not a tithe frouf its iucrease
— u share in its revenues. The fault is not
in any gitei system ,i| mining, hut in the fuct
ing. If miners are poqr ami nomadic all
ie world, it is because they can eoutinue
miners only by often changing their pis
operation, and because of the uncertain gains

>u iness. These incidents can only be
avoided by discontinuing the principal! The

ities Of the Government und people will

riot allow mining to be stopped by turning

mining lam] into poor farms, and therefore

mcidonts of a necessary business must

be pled without being made an excuse for

mischievous expert meet.-.

TAX PAID liY PIlODCRKB.

. tin- tax leyied upon the precious
in the hands of the miner, is paid wholly
by the producer; whereas in all other pases
the taxes are paid by the consumer. This is
manifestly inequitable, When the burden of a
national debt is to be borne, justice requires
that the taxation by which it is apportioned
shall In' as squally distributed as practicable
through the community. This is done in all
other cases by such regulations as place the
charge anon the consumer. The tax upon a
given article is added by the manufacturer or
by the miner, for coal, iron, and oilier non-
precious metals, to his commodity ; and though
but a few are engaged in producing the article
in question, yet as the community at large are
the consumers, the burden is equally shared.
Afl these Severn,! classes of consumers are iu
other branches producers, their own products
are not only charged with the special tuxes im-
posed upon them, but also with the increased
cost of production dependent upon the en-
hanced cost of other necessary commodities.
Hut a different rule governs the producer of
gold. The value of his commodity is not
directly affected by the cost of production,
whether it be made more expensive from the
peculiar nature of his enterprise or the taxes
imposed. Accepted as the currency of the
world, it possesses an intrinsic or accredited
value which he cannot affect, like all others
with whom he' must deal, by adding to his pro-
duct the amount of the tax or increased cost
of production. If it is worth in the marts of
trade isTti per ounce, and the tax takes from
each ounce one dollar, it is his loss alone. No
one shares it with him. As the miner pro-
duces nothing but the precious metals and is a
consumer of everything else, he pays as con-
sumer the tux levied upon every other indus-
try and bears alone the burden imposed on his
mine. So if by taxation the necessaries of
lit-- are so much enhanced in price that the
laborer to support his family is compelled to
charge a dollar a day more for his labor, the
coal miner who employs him can add the dol-
lar to every ton of coal he sells, and does so ;
but the gold miner cannot add the dollar to
the ouuee of gold that he sells. Hence, the
greater the tax on this kind of mining the
greater the inequality of taxation,
is puouiniToity.
But this is not all. There is, doubtless,
more labor expended iu unprofitable mining
than any other pursuit. The reason for this is
obvious. The uncertain character of the busi-
ness, the soleudid successes that occasionally
are found, and the numberless failures, give to
these enterprises all the fasciuations of gaming,
and meu cling to them from the hope of suc-
cess, when any other pursuit would be aban-
doned in despair. Mining is thus prosecuted
by thousands who derive from their mines a
mere subsistence tor themselves, although the
gross product of the mine, expended among
laborers and in the prosecution of the enter-
prise, may be adding large sums to the cur-
rency of the country, and stimulating every
branch of industry. It is upon such enterprises
that increased taxation falls with crushing
weight. If the annual yield of a gold mine is
t$10,000, and the cost of production §9,500, a
small tax on the gross yield virtually destroys
the mine, throwing out ot employment many
men and injuriously affecting every business
supported by this arid kindred operations.
Yet, the present direct tax almost reaches one
per cent, on the gross yield, besides the license
income and indirect taxes. Again, there is in
the history of almost every mining adventure,
a period iu which extensive credit is required
for the development and exploration of the

mine. However valuable it may ultimately
prove, the Owners are the first to bestow this
credit, generally by working for years without
wages. But merchants and mechanics are also
ed to advance upon adventures of this
character; and if the Bret small returns of the
mine, usually falling far below the actual cost
of production, an- .-I ill lurtlier diminished by-
heavy taxation, all such adventures mast cease ;
niiii mines that might in time, and with proper
encouragement, have become remunerative, ad-
the country, remain
wholly undeveloped. We have already od-
■ i ci iry exhaustion that follows
Irom the working ot mines. From'the
it follows that new mine- must be continually
discovered and opened to take the place oj
those exhausted and abandoned. To stimulate
this, every inducement should be offered to
encourage the working of mines of an inferior
diameter — those in which the cost of working
and the value of the yield are about the same.
Ihe more valuable and productive miues will
always furnish to their owners all the neces-
sury incentive for vigorous development ; while,
us a matter of fact, the country is far more
advantaged by the production of a million ol
dollars at a cost of nearly a million expended
in mining, than it is by the production of a
million at a cost or one-tenth that sum. In the
one instance a few fortunes would be accumu-
lated ; in the other, a host of paying consumers
would employ nenrly ten times the amount of
tax-paying products, thereby addiqg- to the na-
tional resources, und the money produced would
be thrown directly in the channels of trade,
without the chunoe of being hoarded.

ARGUMENT THAT LANDS AltE FKF.E.

A comparatively unimportant argument used
iu favor of taxation of mining industry is, that
as the Government charges the miner nothiug
for the use of his claim, lie should pay a large
tax on the product. We have shown that we
already pay all the tax that this peculiar kind
of business will sustain ; and the people of
California are willing to bear any reasonable
burden which bears upon the whole country as
it does upon them. But the mere fuct that we
Ukke this gold from the public lands does not
change the matter. The government con-
stantly gives away millious of acres of public
lands as homesteads in order to build up com-
munities and create markets. It is not pro-
posed to levy a special tax upon the wheat and
corn raised on these donated lands because the
lands cost the occupiers nothing. Such a
proposition would be less absurd than the ar-
gument referred to, because the producer
might add the tax to the product, but yet
would be seriously entertained by no one.

INCREASED PRODUCTION NECESSARY.

That more gold would be produced by the
policy we recommend, cannot be questioned ;
audfwe respectfully submit that it is of more
importance that the production of gold should
be augmented, though without any increase of
taxation, than that the same amount should be
raised from taxation on a smaller gross product
of gold. The government has become a debtor
to its citizens and to the world to a vast
amount. A speedy resumption of specie pay-
ment 13 indicated. This will be certainly more
easily accomplished with un abundant supply
of gold thrown into the circulation of the
country, stimulating every branch of industry,
and lured by the national securities into the
nation's coffers. The enhanced prosperity of
the country would demonstrate the superiority
of this system to the short-sighted policy that
taxes the lew and thereby prevents the devel-
opment and prosperity of the many. Besides,
should the metallic currency of the world be
materially increased, as it is likely to be from
the yield of the American mines alone, this
fact would of itself enable our government to
discharge its present obligations with more
ease than it could were not the currency thus
enlarged. The product of the mines of Cali-
fornia and Australia within the last fifteen
years is estimated to have reduced the actual
value of the metallic currency over twenty per
cent. Should this diminution in value con-
tinue, as from increased production it is likely
to, we may find that in the next twenty years
oue-fourth of our debt will be virtually dis-
charged by the silent operation of this law
thus regulating the currency of the world. A
few additional suggestions are made in the fol-
lowing extract from the editorial columns of a
leading journal of this State :

" The large proportion of instances in which
the outlay of labor and money in searching for
the precious metals results in total loss or inad-
equate reward gives this pursuit a claim for
exemption which the enlightened legislator
will not lightly dismiss. The policy of free
mining has peopled a large section of Califor-
nia, the States of Nevada and Colorado, East-
ern Oregon and the Territories of Arizona,
Idaho and Montana. In the greater portion
of this vast region, mining industry engrosses
attention, sustains the population, and must
long be the chief inducement for immigration.
Every dollar of revenue the Government col-
lects from these communities is primarily de-

rived from their mines, and, while producing
not hilar but gold and silver, they are liberal
consumers of all the articles upon which fed-
eral taxes are imposed. To tux the yield of
the mines to an oppressive extent is to choke
th" stream of prosperity in those State.- aud
Territories as its very source, to impair, if not
destroy, theirabilily to pay their federal taxes.

and to diminish the ppasamption ot articles
from which the Government obtains a great
Bhnre nf the revenue which maintains its

credit. 'I.,, liiuie the present policy is to

boated the jettlerae t of the Pacific elope, pro-
mote the discovery and development of the
mines and insure a rapid increase of the
amount of revenue paid, directly and indi-
rectly, by these mowing .States.

" The finances and commerce of the nation
call for a more extensive production of the
precious metals. New York is shipping to
Europe every week a half million dollars in
specie. Uur imports are greatly in excess of
our exports, owing to the inflation of prices
and the want of cotton for shipment. The
balance of trade is against us and must be
settled in coin. This has been the course of
our foreign trade since 18G1. Every year since
there has been a drain of specie to Europe,
and, but for the steady yield of our mines, both
importers and the Government would have
been greatly embarrassed, if not utterly unable
to procure the gold they demanded — iu the one
case for the payment of duties, and in the
other for the payment of interest on the public
debt. In order to restore the specie basis we
must not only reduce the volume of paper
money and raise more cotton for export, but
must increase the production of gold and
silver. The development of the mines for
this purpose is now used in the East as a
strong argument for the speedy construction of
the Pacific Railroad. In view of this condi-
tion of affairs, whatever tends to discourage
mining industry, whether it be a law that inter-
fere with possessory claims or a tax upon the
proceeds of mining operations, is not only
detrimental to the communities on this coast,
but inimical to healthy trade and the restora-
tion of a sound financial basis throughout the
land." — Sac. Union, Jan. 20, 1866.

CENTRAL PACIFIC RAILROAD LANDS.

It is our duty to call the attention of the
Government to the fact that no adequate means
are provided by law to segregate the mineral
from the agricultural lands lying within the
boundaries of the grant to the Central Pacific
Railroad Company. By the original statute
relating to that company, it was granted land
in alternate sections lying ten miles on each
side of the road ; but it was expressly provided
that no mineral lands should be included in the
dooation. By a subsequent law the grant was
extended to twenty miles on each side of the
road, with the same reservation. The exten-
sion was said to have been made on he as-
signed reason that so much of the land lying
within the lines of the grant was mineral that
the company would get but little land. This
was true so far as the spirit and intent of the
legislation of Congress was concerned. The
forty miles referred to traverse for their whole
length to the State line some of the most im-
portant and prospering mining counties of this
State ; and probably nearly every acre of land
from the foot-hills, which have been designated
as commencing a few miles from the city of
Sacramento, to the State line, is more valuable
for mining than for agriculture ; while upon
the tract in question are thousands of placer
claims, and of quartz claims and mills, valuable
mining canals and ditches, and scores of thriv-
ing mining towns aud villages. This region
sustains a numerous population, the basis of
whose business is mining, and the best and most
celebrated mines of the State are there located
New .discoveries of important deposits are
made every year under the very shadow of the
highest peaks of the Sierras, and extending
through the foot-hills to the plains below.
Mucli of the country is rugged and precipitous,
all of it hilly, and little adapted by soil or
climate to agriculture. Under the law as it at
present exists, the railroad company are caus-
ing surveys to be made, and procuring the is-
suance of patents to these lands j and they
have already procured patents to a large quan-
tity of land, embracing, as we are informed,
and as the Convention believed, valuable tracts
of mineral land. Such acquisition was not
contemplated — was in fact forbidden — by the
Government when it made the grant. But the
machinery of the law is so imperfect that we
see no means to prevent their getting the fee
to these valuable mines, and depriving the
Government and its citizens of them, without
further legislation by Congress. The next is-
suance of patents must convey to the company
a region peculiarly valuable for its mines and
raining improvements ; and immediate action
by the Government is necessary to protect this
important mineral domain, and secure the ob-
servance of the terms of donation. We sug-
gest that, the title having passed to the
company by patent, the evil becomes remedi-
less, or only remedied by greater expense and
trouble than will now be necessary to incur to

prevent it. As the matter stands, no question
of vested rights can arise, for no right to min-
eral lands ever vested in the company, and
i 'dngress expressly retained the power to
" amend, alter or repeal " the Act. We learn,
by telegraph from Washington, that the patents
thus fur issued except the minerals in the
land. Whether this is so or not, such ex-
ception is inoperative in fact, for the Govern-
ment will never enter these lands to search for
minerals, and the company or its gruntees may
treat all others who do so as trespassers. Be-
sides, the law excepts not only minerals, but
the mineral lands.

We believe the only safety of the Govern-
ment and the mining interests is in a proper
segregation of the mineral lands. To effect
this object we respectfully solicit the appoint-
ment of Commissioners with udequate com-
pensation, who shall not be stockholders or
agents of the railroad company, to report to
the General Land Office what lands are min-
eral and what agricultural, and meanwhile that
that office suspend the issuance of patents to
the company. The Convention which requested
the attention of Congress to this important
matter was influenced by no feeling of hostility
to the railroad company— whose success in con-
structing their part of the great national high-
way it earnestly desired, and did not doubt
with the legitimate means at the disposal of
the company — but merely by an anxiety that
the vast property interests referred to should
be protected — that the Government should be
informed of the character of the lands being
improperly patented to the company. In a
word, the Convention desired that the Govern-
ment should give to the company all its rights,
but not all the rights of others. Acting upon
such considerations, the Legislature of Cali-
fornia has passed concurrent resolutions and
a memorial requesting that the issuance of
patents may be suspended until proper infor-
mation has been obtained by the Government,
which action was indorsed by the Convention.

Respectfully submitted.

A. A. Sargent, ]

B. Belden, j

J. S. Campbell, ]■ Committee.
Seneca Ewer, j
G. Meredith, J

The Central Mill, Virginia Crrr. — Wo
have already noticed the fact that Mr. George
Attwood has leased the Central Mill at Vir-
ginia City, thoroughly refitted it, and put it
once more in operation. The Virginia Enter,
prise gives the following additional particu-
lars:

The crushing is done by a 10-stamp battery,
the old aud troublesome grinders having been
thrown out. The ores are crushed dry, and the
resulting powder is then placed in the rever-
beratory furnaces, and throughly roasted in
order to dispel the sulphur and the arsenic and
base metals contained in them previous to their
being amalgamated. The process in use is the
Freiberg or barrel, the same that is used in
Captain Ball's mill in Washoe Valley. Mr.
John B. Williams is superintendent of the mill,
and also superintended the refitting. The mill
is now much more conveniently arranged than
formerly, and can be run with about half the
number of men that were required in the old
mill. In the old mill the amalgamating tubs
were filled by shoveling the powdered ore into
them ; as at present arranged the pulp is car-
ried by machinery to a large bin in the second
story, whence it is discharged as needed into
the larger hoppers from which the barrels are
filled. There are six barrels, and each has its
hopper, holding the proper charge of one ton
for each barrel. The barrels are of an improved
kind. The old-fashioned barrels used to wear
out in about three or four months from the con-
stant friction of the pulp and scraps of old iron
within them, whereas the staves of the im-
proved barrels are not worn at all, being pro-
tected by a lining of blocks of wood similar to
those placed in sluice boxes in the placer mines
of California as false bottoms. The end of the
grain of the wood in these blocks being op-
posed to the friction of the contents of the bar-
rels, they are not worn away as would otherwise
be the case. To line the inside of a barrel
with such blocks looks like a very difficult job,
but like many other things it is easy enough
when you know bow. A lining of these blocks
lasts about six months ; the barrels remain
about as good as new, and there is nothing to
do but reline them. There are six roasting
furnaces in the establishment, thongh but two
of these are in use at present. None but very
rich ores are worked in the mill, as the cost of
working by the process in use is so great that
common ores would not pay the price charged
for working. The arrangements for cleaning
up the barrels and straining the amalgam are
convenient and perfect. The mill is now run-
ning on Savage ore, and is working about
eight tons per day.

The Auburn Stars and Stripes mentions
the capture of a white robin — all white except
its breast.

84

Ww Pmiwg anfl J^mntific:

SALES OF THE WEEK

BY TEE 8. F, STOOK ft EZCBANCE BOABD.

Saturday, February 3.

252 Bha Ophlr at 380©S95 per foot

24 shs Ophlr at 390 per foot, a 3.
2 shs Ophlr at 385 per foot, b 3.

8 aha Gould A Curry at 850@85o per foot.
i shs Gould & Curry at 826 per foot, a 30.
20 ahs Gould & Curry at 825 per foot, 8 3.

19 shs Savage at 910@S95 per foot.
8 ahs Savage at 900 per foot, b 3.

13 shs Savage at 900 per foot, a 30.
12 ahs Savage at 925 per foot, b 30.
49 sha Chbllar- Potosi at 261@267 per foot

25 shs Chollar-Potosl at 267^@260 pr ft, b 30

6 shs Chollar Potosi at 261 per foot, s 3.
4 Bhs Chollar-Potosl at 260 per foot, a 30.

24 Bha Hale &. Norcross at 860@840 per tt
2 shB Hale & Norcross at 850 per foot s 3.
10 ahB Hale <fc Norcross at 870@850, b SO.
12 shs Hale A Norcrosa at 800 per foot, a 30.

7 aha Belcher at 200 per loot.

1 Bh Belcher at 200 per foot, b 3.

9aha Yellow Jacket at 370@3S5 per foot.
10 sha Yellow Jacket at375@S55 per ft, a 30.

2 aha Yellow Jacket at 370 per share, a 3.

16 ahs Crown Point at 775@810 per foot

8 shs Crown Point at 800@810 per foot, a 3.
28 sha Alpha, G: H., at 250@275 per foot

lsh Empire M A M Co. at 210 per share.

17 shs Overman at 46@45 per foot
10 shs Exchequer at 6^ per share.

37 aha Imperial at 113® U2& per share.
10 Bhs Imperial at \\2% per share, b 3.
60 shs Bullion at 46@*7^ per share.

20 aha Bullion at 47K per share, a 3.
20 Bhs Bullion at 47^ per share, b 3.
20 shB Bullion at HH per share, b 5.

40 shs Wide West at 7& per share, b 10.
Amount of sales $123.209 00

Monday. February 5.

26 shs Savage at 895@920 per foot.
12 shs Savage- at 900 per foot, b 3.
2 shs Savage at 900 per foot, b 5.

1 sh Savage at 895 per foot, s 5.

2 sha SaYage at 900 per foot b 3.
lsh Savage at 900 per foots 30.

1 sh Savage at 930 per foot, b 20.

4 shB Chollar-Potosl at 270@265 per ft
28 sha Hale & Norcross at 350®845 per ft
leh Hale A Norcross at 850 per foot, b 3.

2 shs Hale A Norcross at 850 per foot b 10.
4 ahs Hale A Norcrosa at 840 per ah, 20 d .

2 shs Hale A Norcross at 830 per foot, 30 d.
4 sha Hale A Norcross at 825 per foot a 30.

2 ahs Hale A Norcross at 860 per foot, b 30.
192 shs Ophir at 380@360 per foot

60 sha Ophlr at 3?0 per foot, b 3.
24 shs Alpha, G. H., at 260@260 per foot.
8 ahs Crown Point at 820 per foot

4 shs Yellow Jacket at 375®385 per ft.
8 sha Gould A Curry at 820 per toot

20 shs Confidence at 40 per share.
10 shs Sierra Nevada at 6& per share.

5 sha Bullion at 46 per ahare.

6 shs Bullion at 46 per share, b 20.
20 shs Bullion at 45 per share, b3.
20 Bha Bullion at 45>£ per share, b 3

1 4h Cal Stem Nav Co at 59>£ per cent

AFTERNOON SKSSION.

6 shs Chollar-Potosi at 290 per foot.
6 shs Chollar-Potosi at 282*^ per foot
6 shs Chollar-Potosi at 279 per foot.

5 shB Chollar-Potosi at 280 per foot.

6 ahs Chollar-Potosl at 285 per toot
22 sha Chollar-Potosl at 237Ji per foot.

5 sha Chollar-Potosi at 292^ per ft, b 30.

3 alia Chollar-Potosi at 290 per foot, b 30.

4 shs Chollar-Potosi at 285 per foot

6 shs Chollar-Potosl at 287^ per foot, b 5.
fi shs Chollar-Potosl at 287M per foot b SO.

5 ahs Chollar-Potosl at 285 per foot s3.
4 shs Hale A Norcross at 850 per loot.

2 ahs Halo & Norcross at 840 per foot, a 25.
2 shs Hale A Noroross at 850 per foot, a 5.
2 sh3 Hale A Norcross at 855 per foot, s 10.
2 shs Hale A Norcross at 870 per luot
20 shs Alpha, G. H. at 2S5 per foot.
4 sha Alpha, G H, at 300 per foot
8 ahs Alpha at 320per foot
4 sha Alpha, G H, at330per foot.
4 aha Alpha, G. H. at 332}£ per foot.

4 shs Alpha, G. H., at 315 per foot

1 ah Yellow Jacket at 395 per foot.

1 ah Yellow Jacket at 400 per foot.

5 shs Yellow Jacket at 425@430 per foot

2 ahs Yellow Jacket at 435 per foot.

7 shs Yellow Jacket at 420@415 per ft s 30.
lsh Yellow Jacket at 430 per foot, a 3.

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 440 per foot h 3.
lsh Savage at 925 per foot s 3.

, , 2 shs Savage at 960 per foot b 30.

2 shs Savage at 950 per foot.

1 Bh Savage at 960 per foot.

4 ahs Savage at 940 per foot, b 30.

3 sha Savage at 950 per foot, s 3.
72 shs Ophlr at 385 per foot b 3.
24 shs Ophir at 3S5 per foot

12 sha Ophlr at 382 per foot
6 shs Imperial at 113 per share, s 10.

2 ahs Confidence at 40 per share.
10 sha Overman at 42^ per foot

6 sha Overman at 40 per share.
Amount of sales £168,875 00

Tuesday, Febrnary 6.

96 shs Ophir at 405@400 per share.
48 shs Ophlr at 400 per foot, a 3.
114 sha Chollar-Potosl at 287@275 per foot.
5 sha Chollar-Potosl at 287K P" foot, b 4.
5 aha Chollar-Potosi at 287J6 per foot, b 30.

5 shB Chollar-Potosi at 280 per foot a 30.
18 shs Hale A Norcross at 900 per foot, s 3.
14 shs Hale A Norcross at900@890 per foot.

2 ahs Hale A Norcross at 875 per foot a 30.

6 shs Halo A Noreross at 600 per ft, h 5.

4 Bhs Hale A Norcross at 920 per foot, b 30.
4 ahs Yellow Jacket at 420®410 per foot
20 sha Crown Point at 840®800 per foot

From the Stock Circular of Associated Brokers of the S. F. Stock & Exchange Board.

San Francisco, Saturday Mobning, Febrnary 10th, 1866.
The Motley Market is exceedingly easy, and the supply of loanable
funds is so much in excess of the demand, that some first-class bor-
rowers are obtaining accommodations at 10@12 ^ cent, per annum.
The current rates in Bank are 1@1J^ "$ cent, per month, upon good
securities, and at the lower figure commercial discounts are freely made,
with a fair amount of paper offering. Leading,.mining stocks are ob-
taining rather more favor with certain capitalists as a collateral, and
a number of negotiations of this character were made this week upon
favorable terms to the borrower.

Eeceipts of treasure from domestic sources this week have been
light, and did not exceed $875,000. Bullion was in active demand for
to-day's steamer, and gold bars met with a ready sale at 855@865.
Silver has also been in more request, and is now quotable at about
1 "$ cent, premium for bars of average fineness.

The improvement in the Mining Share market inaugurated last
week has continued in a material degree, and nearly all first-class
stocks have been actively dealt in at higher rates. Recent develop-
ments in one or two prominent claims are regarded with much favor,
and confidence in their present and prospective value have been
somewhat rostored. If good pay ore can be found at the depth now
attained, it is thought that the continuity of certain portions of the
Comstoek lode, in depth and width, is well established, for some time
to come at least.

Hale & Norcross receded from $860 to $800, seller 30, stoadily ad-
vanced to $1,100, and sold yesterday at Sl,005@940. Owing to the
interruption this week to mail communication with Nevada, advices
by letter are meager, as to the progress of recent explorations, but
the latest telegraphic dispatches report no material improvement in
the body of ore alluded to last week, either in the north or south
drifts.

Savage has also shown a still further improvement, and nearly 200
feet were sold, advancing from $895 to $980, receding to $945, ral-
lying to $970, and changing hands yesterday at $935@920. Since the
1st of January the receipts of bullion from the mine amounted to
$180,000. In addition to the Minnesota and Central mills, the Piuter
Marysville, Land's, and Santiago mills, are now employed, with a
crushing capacity in all of some 130 tons of ore per day. The drift from
the winze, 80 feet below the lower level, has been driven 80 feet to the
east.

Gould & Curry fell from $850 to $820, rose to $850, and closed at
about $825 bid. The receipts of bullion last month amounted to
$133,000. The company's mill turned out $76,836 from 2,750 tons of
ore and tailings. The balance ($56,276) was derived from outside
mills.

Crown Point has been inactive, but rather well maintained, advanc-
ing from $775 to $820, dropping to $775, rallying to $825, and selling
yesterday at $800@,835. During the month of January the company's
mills crushed 1,090 tons of ore, and outside mills 210 tons, the average
yield being $39 per ton. During the week ending February 2d, 490
tons of ore were extracted from this mine, 369 tons of which came

from the lower level. On the vein of the latter the north drift has
now extended 71 feet, and the south drift about 70 feet. A stope has
been made 17 feet in hight, and 15 feet wide.

Yellow Jacket has been in better favor, and some 225 feet were sold,
advancing from $385 to $435, dropping to $370, rising to $450, and
selling yesterday at $450@407}£. Telegraphic advices speak favorably
of recent developments in the lower level.

Ophir receded from $395 to $370, advanced to $450, and was dealt
in yesterday at $450@435. Shipments of bullion during the first
week ol this month amounted to some $10,000. The River mill has
stopped work for the present, and the company now propose to sel|
the grade of ores usually sent to that establishment for reduction.

Alpha rose from $275 to $325, receded to $280, and sold yesterday at
$280@290. The company are said to be earning something over and
above current expenses. Belcher fell from $200 to $155, rallied to
$185, and closed at about $295, seller 30.

Chollar-Potosi has attracted some attention, and more than 600 feet
were dealt in, advancing from $257 to $290, receding to $275, rallying
again to $290, then selling at $285@278, and closing at $277. Intel-
ligence from these claims is favorable, although no special change can
be noted. Iu the Bajazette ground, the bottom of the stopes being
full of ore, have been raising up on the face, and at that point an
improvement is shown. The new station, 50 feet below the Potosi
tunnel, continues to look well. During the week ending February 3d,
696J^ tons of ore were sent to custom mills. We are informed, upon
good authority, that the total indebtedness of this company, both here
and in Nevada, will not at this time amount to $5,000 — crediting in
lull the recent assessment of $100 per share.

Empire Mill and Mining was sold yesterday at $215. The bullion
product of this mine, last month, exceeded $39,000.

Imperial rose from $112^ to $120, fell to $113>£, and sold yester-
terday at $114. The last clean-up of the company's two mills
amounted to $31,836.44, making an aggregate of $81,256.51 for the
month of January, from some 3,000 tons of ore. We understand that
the surplus on hand is sufficient to cancel their present liabilities.

Bullion rose from $46 to $57 receded to $51 , rallied to $55, de-
clined to $52, and sold yesterday at £j2@52)^. Overman rose from
$45 to $49, and closed at $50 bid.

Exchequer has been dealt in to the extent of some 800
within a range of 6J^@7^, closing at $6%. Sierra Nevada rose from
6'£ to 8)4, and sold yesterday at $9>£.

Lady Bryan has revived again, and nearly 1,000 shares changed
hands, advancing from $5 to $6%, and closing at $2}£. Daney has
been sold within a range of $8@9, closiug at $8 asked ; and Wide
West was sold at $7)£.

The aggregate sales of Stocks and Legal Tender Notes since Satur-
day last amounted to $1,044,435,75.

Jlttrtttaiiow iu ICafltafl ^tU«i«0 $\tmt8 to tlw pst £ix Pflttttts.

Name of Company.

July

lotu.

July
20th.

July
30th.

AURUSt

lotu.

August
20th.

Sept.
1st.

Sept.
10th.

Sept.
20th.

Oct.

1st.

Oct.
10th.

Oct.
20th

Nov.
1st.

Nov.
10th.

Nov.
20th.

Dec.

1st-

Dec,
10th.

Deo.
20th.

Dec.
30th.

1,750
435

1.400
850
370
555

""8
29

*i75

'342

10

-.115

"75

345
20
35

'"g

245

800

775

1,400

1,730
530

1,310
395
410
570

"ii

6
25

"iso

"305

14

1,105

"60

307
16

42

'"6

218

910

850

1.470

1,500
425

1,175
430
600
525

"29
'i75

'200

25

1,220

"190

'"35

'227
905
805

1,500
400

1,220
465
490
520

"50

"25

")57

*24i

20
1,350

'240
"36

'"6

230

990

860

1,425

1,475
3911

1,300
460
600
610

"'76

"34

'ire
"213

18
1,355

"215
"20

"'3

255
1,250

865
1.500

1,135
280

1,300
440
475
480

"43

"23

'ioo

"i90

19

1,420

'l93
'"24

'252

1,120

875

1,925

1,300
385

1,225
420

520

"46

"26

'isi

22
1,460

"i85

"io

'256
1,115

900
1,950

1,240
415

1,215
41C
420
550

'"A

'"5"

125

'rid
21

1,405

*221

1,150

910

2,100

1,250
WO

1,225
472
500
750

"35
6

"120

'ire
17

1,3-15

'232

1,130

875
2,200

1,000
515

1,075
455
480
475

"36

"i25

'150

22

1,110

"210

1,025

630

1,700

1,915
380
930
355
370
325

"l6
"70

'ioo

12
720

'174

750

400

1,000

1,010
425
800
350
375
305

"io

"«2

"95
10
780

'isi

760

485

1,010

1,100
392
765

'SOS
205

"16

"57

"62
12

670

'157
720

400
790

875
340
625

"270

155

"'8

"ss

"42

8

620

'150

830
300
930

975
370
670

'249
160

"35

"43

6«
535

'iS

700
265
740

940
250
650

'iso

170

"32

"23

9

235

"85

490
245
600

850
350
960

i25
125

"22

"35

3

425

'ioo

460
160
140

370
830

Sheba

176
280

Pride of the WcBt

"37

Real del Monte

El Dorado

"eh

10

530

White A Murphy

Melohes

Antelope

133

540

176

240

20 shs Crown Point at825@850 per foot, b 30.
10 shs Savage at 9S0@97O per foot
1 sh Savage at 9S0 per foot, b 10.
1 sh. feavage at 950 per foot, b 30.
40 shs Alpha, G. H., at 315@320 per foot

1 sh Belcher at 165 per foot
lsh Belcher at 165 per foot s 5.

56 shs Imperial at 115@116K per ahare.
lOshalniperial at 115 per ahare, s 8.
20 ahs Imperial at 1140115 per share, s 30.
5 shs Imperial at 117 per share, s 5.
25 shs Imperial at 117 per share, s 3.
45 alia Sierra Nevada at 6&@5K per sh.
30 shs ExclieQuer at 6K Per share.

2 shs Empire M i M Co . at 210 per sh.
10 shs Wide West at 7}i per share, s 30.

9 shs Overman at 48 per toot
13 shs Overman at 49 per share, b 5.

5 shs Confidence at 40 per share

$ 5,000 Legal Teuder Notes at 71>£c, b 30.

AFTERNOON SESSION.

6 ahs Chollar-Potoal at £66@270 per foot.
2 shs Chollar Potosi at 277>£ per foot, b 5.

65 sha Chollar-Potosi at 277^ per foot.

5 ahs Chollar-Potoal at 279 per foot, b 10.
10 shs Chollar-Potosl at at 278@282 per ft
10 shs Chollar-Potosi at 2S0@28l per foot
16 shs Chollar-Potosl at 281@2S3 per foot

6 shs Chollar-Potosi at 284 per foot
lsh Savage at 960 per foot.

5 shs Savage at 950@955 per foot
2 sha Savage at 945 per foot

1 sh Savage at 945 per foot s 5.
lsh Ravage at 940 per foot s SO.

2 shs Hale & Norcross at 900@930 per ft.

2 shs Hale <& Norcross at 890 per foot b 30.

2 shs Hall & Norcross at 930 per foot.
13 shs Yellow Jacket at 375@400 per foot.

9 alia Yellow Jacket at 3750305 per ft, a 10 '

3 shs Yellow Jacket at 370 per foot.

1 ah Yellow Jacket at 370 per foot b 5.
8 shs Alpha at 225 per share,

2 ahs Belcher at 155 uer foot
36 shs Ophlr at 390 per foot

10 shs Bullion at 55©50 per share.
15 ahs Bullion at 57 per share.

25 shs Imperial at 115@116 per ahare, s 30.
10 shs Imperial at 117 per share.
10 shs Sierra Nevada at 7 per share.
32 ahs Sierra Nevada at 6% per share.
60 shs Sierra Nevada at 6} < per share.
Amount of Bales 3181,260 26

Wednesday, February '3',

ISO shs Ophir at 392^(8)410 per loot f
36 ahs Ophir at 400 per foot, s 3.

12 shs Ophlr at 415 per share, b 30.
4 sha Savage at 950 per foot.

2 ahs Savage at 950 per foot, s 15.
1 sh Savage at 950 per foot, s 5.

4 sha Savage at 950©955 por foot, a 3 .

22 ahs Chollar-Potosi at 290@287}£ per foot

13 sha Chollar Potosi at 290 per foot, b 5.

5 shs Chollar-Potosl at 290 per foot, b 10.

5 sha Cn oil ar- Potosi at 287J£ per foot, a 30.
60 sha Daney at 6>£ per foot.

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 390 per foot, b 30.
Hshs Yellow Jacket at 375@370 per foot.

2 shs Yellow Jacket at 370 per foot, S 3.

2 sha Yellow Jaokot at 360 per foot, s 30.

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 375 per foot, b 10.
lsh Yellow Jacket at 370 per foot, b 10.
8 sha Hale & Norcross at 965©960, a 3.

6 sha Hale A Norcross at 955®950 per foot

3 eha Belcher at 175 per foot, b 20.

2 sha Belcher at 180 per foot, b 30.

4 shs Alpha, G. H., at 310 per foot, a 3.
80 shs Sierra Nevada at 7@7}£ per share.

672>£ shs Exchequer at 7Ja@6^ per share.

7 shs Overman at 49@48& per share.
Oaha Bullion at 52@52^ per share.

5 she Lady Bryan at 2@2>£ per share.

5 shs Cal Steam Nav Co at 69,y per cent
19 slis Spring Valley W W at 58^ per cent

AFTERNOON SKSSION.

1 sh Belcher at 175 per foot, a 3.

2 sha Belcher at 185@1SU per foot

4 shs Crown Point at 775 per foot, b 3.
4 sha Crown Point at 775 per foot,

®h* pining and JScfcntific § tt$$.

85

IS «h« Crown Point at 77* per fool, a 5.
St shs Ophir at HUpvr chare.
12 shs Opbil at *3J p«r fool, b 6.
Ulna Ophlr at 430 p«r foot bi
12jhjOpblraHl5 per foot, b 3.
U ;. Opblt sillApef '
2 aha T«Udw Jacket at 575 per foot

5 aha Yellow Jacket at 3ffl per foot.

1 lfl Vrllyir Jacket Bt >»'• pt?r foot, b W.
3 aha Yellow Jacket at mo per root

1 »lii Yellow Jacket at JWO per toot, s 3.

2 aha Yellow Jacket at 375 per ft, »3U.
4 aha avast it 930 per foot.

lab Savage at 9*) per foot, b 5.
lab Alpha, C H, at 2» per Toot

1 ab Alpha, 0 II. at 29u per foot, a 9.

2 aha Hale A Norcrow at £WS per foot
i aha Bale | Norcrow at 9759980, b 6.
««h< Hale A Norcrow at 1000 per »b. b8.
2 *h* r holla r-Potoal at 2ft2>f P*r Tool
IftuObolUr Poind H OOpei foot

00 aha Danry at "S per fooL

l.t iha BtllltoD at M r«*r share.
27 aba Bullion at BI par share,
lab Btoplreal ft M Co at 210 persh.

mpvrlalat l2"V*U8j; pur ahafb.
6ihn Imperial at 11.1 per share.
IS shs Imperial at 117 per share, a 30.

2 -n< Confidence at to per share.

142 shn Lady Hrytm at3'-v3S; per share.
u ifci Sierra Kevada at ;\4 per ah are. * 3.

7 aba rtlcrra Nevada at 7S per ahare.
30 *hs Exchequer at 7 per ahare.

Amount of sale* 9193,991 50

I'l.in ..iii\ . Kebntury e>.
72 alia Ophlr at 43&04U per loot.
36 ahs Ophlr at 435 per foot, a 3.
tf aha Savage at 9604970 per foot, b 3.

6 aha Savage at 9609970 per foot
Uh Savajtoat960perfoot, b5,

3 -tba Savage at 9509360 per foot, a 30.
1 ah Savage at WO per foot, a 3.

1 ah Ravage at 960 per foot, a 10.
120 aha Danev at 9@S?£ per foot
40 ah- Hale A Norcrow at 1031&1001 per ft.
*ibl M ale A Norcrow at 1060 per ft, 0.80,

1 ah Yellow Jacket at 400 per foot, b 30.

11 ahs Savage at 392,SQ<05 per foot.
llhl Yellow Jacket at 380 per foot, 8 30.

3 aha Yellow Jacket at *1#@I05 per It bS.

8 aha Yellow Jacket at 400 per fool, 8 3.
lsh Yellow Jacket at 3S0 per foot, s 10.
Sflhs Belcher at i-.v IT-' , per foot

12 aha Crown Point ut 810@325 per foot.
20 shs Crown Point at 816 per toot s 3.
10 aha Chotlur-Potosl at 28A®285^, s 3.

19 shs Chollar-Potoal at 29o@286 per foot

4 aha Oould A Curry at 650 per foot,,
15 ills Excelsior at 7 per share.

32 aha Bullion nt :>t fjj '■-" , per share.
145 aha Lady Bryan at 0@5!^ per share.
230 shs Laily Bryan at 5 per ahare, ni.

2u -ibs tin I y Bryan at .V.t per share, s5.
171 shs Lodv Bryan at 5J; per share, b 3.

5 shs Imperial at 115 per share, a 30.
85 ahs Imperial at 1160113 per share.

Bfibi Imperial at 116 per share, b 30.
lOsba Imperial at 112 per share, b20.
15 shfl Overman at 56©56,lb per share.

2flhsCnl Steam Nav Co at 5S!£por ct

2 abs Cat Steam Nav Co at 58 per cent, 8 60.
$ 3,000 U. S. 7-30 Bonds at VI per cent.

AITKRNOON BKSSION.

12 aha Ophlr ut 460 per foot, b 30.
SGBhlOpbU1 ut 160 per fool.
72 shs nphlr at 460 per foot b 3.

nshsOnnlrat 150 per foot, -3

10 shs Yellow Jacket nt dinner foot, «30.
6ahs Yellow Jacket ut 4250436 per loot.
1 sh Yellow Jacket ut 485 per loot, 9 5.

1 shs YellOW Jacket at -r.'fi per toot e 10.

2 shs fellow Jacket at 435@440pr ft, Bat.

I Bh Yellow Jucket at -HJ per tt. Bfi.

11 shs Yellow Jacket nt i:«fo435 per It. s 30-
11 shs Yellow Jacket at W094J6 persh, a 3,
n gha Yellow Jjicket at *Mfi*47Kner it.

lsh Yellow Jacket at 460 per foot. Sat

lah Yellow Jacket at lud per toot, s 10.

4 ahs Crown toilH u t .S2O®ifl30 pe r foot

29 alia Crown Point at 8409840 per foot.

•li gba Chollar-Potosl ut 2JMSJ4 per foot
8abB C hollar- i'ntowi nt28tl per foot, b 5.

2Sbd! Ohollar-Potoul ut 385 pec foot

4shs Alpha, G. H.. ut 28j per foot, s3.

7 shs snvnu'e n* vo.'.tB'.i 6 per foot.

4 shs Savage at y.rnn ■ Wo per loot.
1 sli Savag at 040 pur loot, b 5.

12shs Hale .t Norcross at lUIXjfrdiun per ft
110 shs Lady Bryan at 7©fi?i per share.
140 shs Lady Bryan nt 6J£@BK per share.

lllshs Ladv Bryan nt 0 per share.

20 shs Imperial nt lin*,U4 per share, s30.

25 shs Exchequer at 7@6& per share.

in sh-f Kxelieiiiier nt 7 per slmrc, b 20.

20 shs Bullion nt 52 per ahare.

60 shs Sierra Nevada atti^ per share.
Amount of sales $208,676 26

Friday, February 9.

168 shs Ophlr nt 447}£f3>445 per foot

192 shs Ophlr nt 4tin per toot, b30.
24 ahs Ophir at 4ii0 per loot, b 30,
4HBhfl nphir at 440 per fnot, s 30.
12 shit Ophlr ill 45n pet foot.

II ahs Yellow Jacket ut 435 per loot
3) nil* Yellow JaclUit at 43nw,4.)0 per font

agaiiaYo

nw J

H'kr

al 426(9423 per lout

2 BhS Ye

low .

aeki

nt 420@425 per looL

AahaHa'

.926 per foot b 10.

ti shs Sin

a-r 1

r om

SOlOjer foot.

6sh

ot. s 30,

i> nt92.") per foot, b 30.

85 Bha Imperial ai USgiHJi per share.

2" shs Clmllnr-I'otosi nt 2?.'n^2si pur I'hm!.
27 shs I'hollnr-I'otosi at 275^278 |)er foot

8 shs Crown Point at KlOfeHUU per foot.

4 shs Crown Point ntS;i5 per loot, b 30.

2 shs llule \. Norcross ni 10 15 per fool.

8 shs oould ft Oarry ut 820 per foot.
45 shs Bullion at 52 per share.
61 shs Belcher at 1568160 pur foot
22 shs Confidence at 37ft m per share,

2 shs Overman atSfj per foot.
110 shs Slerni Nevnilu at 8?4' per ahnro, 8 3.

1 sh Empire M A M Co. ut 215 persh.
ICO shs Exchequer at 7'iii7,- per share.

20 shs Lany Bryan at b±a<&5 per share.
6 shs Cul Sieam Nuv Co at 57 per cent.

$20,000 Legal Tender Notes at 71&@7lj£c.

ArTEHNOOW SKSSION-

14 shs Savage ot 925(9900 per foot.
6 ahs Snvuye ut 916^920 per loot, b 3.
208 shs uuliir nt 650 ner foot.
276 shs upliir ;it -ii.op.lM per foot.
108 shs ophir at 450©460 per share, b 30.
5 aha Imperial ut lit per shiire.
6<ba Yellow Juekct at Jl.'ff- jOj per ft.
6 sha Yellow Jacket at 410@l07}| per ft.
12 shs Hale & Norcro.ss atO-ii (SiU25 per foot
22 shs Hale & horcross ut 93irSi9J0 per foot.
9 shs Ohollur-Potosl at 27'j(3j277 per foot.

21 ahs Belcher nt 101(5)160 per foot.

2 shs Empire Mill <fc ,M. Co. nt 200 persh.
165shs Sierra Nevndu nt 9@9J^ persh.

41 shs Al|dm, G. M., ni 295 per loot, s 30.
lfislis Bullion nt 52»i pr^ share.
30 shs Ludy Bryan at 2^j per share.
Amount of sales $163,420 60

MINING SHAEEH0LDEB3' DIBE0T0KY.

List of Notices of Meetings, Dividends* As-
sessments and Delinquent Sales.

lu, and Amount .

Ol Paftneat of Dividends.

COMPILED FOR KVE11Y ISSUE.

A.K.-nU. «i In th« Mhiliie unit Nri.-niirli.- I'r. »-
and other Han FrunvUcu Juuruair,

s«"H Av'tur DAT ADV'O DAT

ahp location. Aws&smjrr. dllimj't list, or sals.

Anlina-, Durango, Mcx., 40c Peb S— Feb 19*

i Nye ., si Janl3-Peb 8*

Arbltrfoa, Chihuahua, Mex.,$l ...Keh J-Keb 15

Alpha, Storey eo., Nov., $50 fab 18— Fi b 17

a. i. mi- Petroleum eo Hale Feb 9

Blue Ledge, Lander CO., $1 Feb X— Fob 19'

Bullion Balp. i 00 13

Danker mil. El Dorado co., fi.eo Jun 20— Feb 2

Consolidated Silver HU1 M Co., Nov., 82, Fob 17/— Mar 3*

Capltola, 20c Feb 8-Fcb 22

Capital Hooting Feb 0

Chlploneuiu, Sonora, Mcx., $5 Jan 27— Feb 7

CaattUt, Nevadc co,, Cat., $5 Feb 10— Feb 26

Caledonia Tunnel, Gold Hill, Nev., $2 Dec 2:1- Fell 3

Cliollar-Potoal, Storey co , Nov., $100 Jan 21— Feb 1

Cotillilence, Storey co., Nov., $25 Juu 22— Feb 6

Cosala, Slnaloa, ftlcx., $1 Jan 29— Feb 10

Comet Petroleum co., 30c Feb 24 — Mar 8

Diana, Lander co., Nov., $10 Jan 20— Fob 16»

Dloa Padre, Alamos, Mex., $2 Feb 2— Feb 14

Daney, Lyon Co., Nov., 60c Mar 5— ;Mar 20

Evoca, Del Norte Co., Cat, 25c Mar 3— Mar 19»

Emerald Copper, $1 Feb 10— Feb 21

Elk Horn, Petroleum, 50 Feb 7— Feb 23

Exchequer, Storey Co., Nov., $2 '. Jan 17— Fob 1

El Taste, Sonora, Mex., $2 Feb 26— Mar 10

Franco-Americana, Mex., 25c Jan 26— Feb 0

Great Western Tunnel Co., Aurora, Nev Juno 27— Feb 10*

Geo Washington, Alpine co., $1 Juno 27— Feb 13*

Hanscoru, Copper, Del Norte co. , 15c Feb 24— Mar lO*

Hornet, Lander CO., Nev., $1 Jan 20— Feb 6*

Hale ft Norcross, Storey co., Nev., $26 Mar 6— Mar 19

Iowa, Storey co., Nev Meeting Feb 12

"I.X.L.," Alpine co., Oal., $2. 60 Mar 6— Mar 19

Jewctt Storey co., Nev., $1 Mar 3— Mar 20*

Jeffrey Oil, 60c Feb 19— Mar 3

Kentucky Copper, Calavorasco., $1 Jan 20— Feb 7*

Leland, Arizona, 60c Mar 3— Mar 19*

Lady of the Lake, Arizona Mar 3— Mar 19

Lady Bryan, Storey co., Nov., $1..... Feb 6— Feb 16*

London Quartz, 60c Feb 20— March 10

Libertad, Sonora, Mex Meeting Feb 6

La Fernandez, Sonora, Mcx.. $5 Mnr 1— Mar 15

Maggie, Lander co., Nev., $5 Feb 14— Mar 3

Morning Star, Alpine co„ $1 Mar 3— Mar 19

Napoleon. Calaveras co.,$7 Jan 23— Feb 3

Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe, Duraugo, $ I... Jan 27— Feb 11

No w id riu i , a|eetlng 'Feb S

North American Sale, Peb 10

Nonpareil, $1 Feb 20-Mar 10

North American Tlnco Annual Meeting Peb 7

Oxford Beta, Esmeralda co., Nev., 50c Feb Iffl— •Marcliii*

Owen's Elver Canal co., 40c Feb 3— Feb 19'

Overman, Storey co., Nev., $10 Feb 9— Feb 2ti

Providence, Ncvadaco., Cat, SI... Mar 17— Mar 31'

Peninsula, Lower Oal Sale Feb 8

Refugio, Chihuahua, Mex., S2M Fobl0-Feb2i

Rodgcrs, Storey co., Nev., $3 Fob 27— Mar 12

Southern Light, Lundcr CO., Nev., $12.50. ...Mnr 10— Mnr 26*

Salamander, Calaveras co., Cal., 20c June 27— Feb 10*

Santiago, Lyon co,, Nev , $1 Jan 22— Feb 10

Sweet Vengeance, Yuba co.,$l Jan 20— Feb 16

Shoshone, Lander co., Nov., $1.. Jan 29— Feb 12

Santiago, Lyon co., Nev., $1 .Feb 1— Feb 20

Sierra Valley, Plumas co.. Cat, SI Mar 5— Mar 17

Tuolumne Mountain, 50c Feb 10— Feb 26

United States, Storey co., Nev., 50c Mar 17— Mnr 31'

Union Mattole, Humboldt co., $5 .Janl9-Feb 6"

Ventana,Durango, Mex Annual Meeting Feb 8

Wide West Alpine co., $3 Feb 3— Mar 2*

jTuba, Brown's Valley, S3 Fob 3— Feb 17*

Ycosemlte, Humboldt co., Nov., $1,25 Jan 20— Feb 6*

•Those marked with an asterisk (*) are advertised In this
journal.

San Franoisco Stock and Exchange Board.

San Fkanqko,

ASSESSMENT ATO SALE LIST

OF CLAIMS IN

VIRGINIA. ANIf GOJL,» IIIJCX. DISTRICTS,

CORRECTED WEEKLY FROM LATEST DATES
OP THE TERRITORIAL ENTERPRISE.

[This list embraces Companies advertised in Virginia City
papers, most ol which are not incorporated or advertised in
S"U Francisco.

A.hhe-N«>n-.>iU'« Kt.-vied,
Name of Company. Date of Lepj/. AmHperfoot

California Consolidated Jnn 5 1 00

Olobe Dce24 1 00

Overman Jan S 10 00

Peck Jan 3 100

Rodgcrs Jan23 10 00

Delinquent ShIoh.

Name of Company. JDate of Sale, Place of Sate.

Bullion Feb 27 Virginia

Alpha Feb 17 Goid Hill

American Basin Feb 16 Virginia

Almaden Feb 9 Virginia

Belcher Feb 16 Virginia

Belcher, Baldwin & Abernethy — Feb 15 Virginia

Coercion Feb 19 Virginia

Caledonia Tunnel Feb 3 San Francisco

Confidence Fob 6 San Francisco

Globe ..Feb 23 Virginia

Kossuth Feb to Virginia

Kentuck Feb 2 Snn Francisco

McMcans ft Williams Feb 20 Virginia

North American Feb 10 Virginia

North Oomsiock Feb 24 Virginia

Utah Feb 3 Virginia

Union Feb 5 Virginia

United Stetaa 7 3 loihs

i ,

Is, 7 ';• oent i

.-an FroucUoa Rinda, ls65, fl ^ oent

.*■ t'> v '"ni

Sot ..nii'tiio i Ity Bonds, fl ft cent

Sacramento County it i--. 0 "r* emi

MarysviiM | jjenl

BoDda, 10 j* ooni

Ynti.i Count} Bonds, 10 f oent -..

Butte County Bonds, lo v ':•■"»

C lilforula Nai Igatton I a

Btato T.'i.--r:i|i)i Stock

Sin Franoisco QosCo

Sn tii n. ti to Gas Ca

Spring Valley Water Co

KAIUU1AUS.

Soj rai U> Valley Railroad

O bus Railroad

Centr ti R illr i Co

North Deiich iiud BUBSlOD

Feb. 3, 1866.

Bid. Aakod,

j nx $ ;3

71 ^ 72

S3 86

70 '.'.

67

60 65
75

06
57
26
103

68 %

80
80
68

uixiXG muciu.

Ophir

Gould, & Curry

Empire H- feU.Co

Sierra Hultes QUitrlz Co

Contra]

California.

Savage

Ob.oUar-Fotosl.,%

Hiil- ,v Norcross

White ft Murphy

Sierra Nevada

Yellow Jacket

Overman

Cedar Hill Tunnel

Wide West

Crown Point

Antelope

Eineratda

vEtim

Real del Monte ,

Bullion, G. H

Buckeye .

,440 $ 450
826 840

210 220

925
275
040

"*8>i
426
65

820
....

Dick Sides,,
Imperial . . .
Alpha

114
200

030
280
946

430

10
830

115
295

San Traiicisco Jobbing Prices Current,

Flour, extra, ft bbl 6 50 @ 7 26

Do Superfine 6 76 @ 7 00

Corn Meal, ft 100 jfe % 3 60

Wheal, ft 100 rb 2 10 @ 2 25

OatSjcboico, ft 100 ft 2 06 @ 2 10

Barley, ft 100ft 1 10 @ 1 12

Beans, ft 100 ft 3 50 @ 4 60

Potatoes, ft 100 ft 1 05 @ 1 12

Hay , ft ton 9 00 ®10 00

Live Oak Wood, ft cord 8 00 @10 00

Beef, on foot, ft ft 6@ 7

Beef, extra, dressed, ft ft 12^c@ 16

Sheep, on foot, 1 00 @ 2 00

Hogs, on foot, ft ft 9 @ 10

HogSjdroEBed^ ft 13 @ 14

GroccrlCK, Etc.
Sugar, crushed, ftft 16 @ —

Do China 10 @ 12V£

ColTee, Costa Rica, ft ft — @ 27

Uo Rio 26(a) -

Tea, Japan, ft ft

Do Green

Hawaiian Rice, ft lb

China do

Coal Oil, ft gal

CandleB,ft lb

Ranch Butter; ft ft

It-thmns do

Cheese, California, ft ft

ISgtJs.ift doz

Lord, ft ft

Hani and Bacon , ft ft 25

Shoulders ;

Soup— Pale ft C. O

Castile

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our Agent, Mr. ToawKa Hamilton, at the Assembly Build-
ing, 100 South Tenth street, Philadelphia, Ph., where samp
copies of our publications can always bo found.

For Sale

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-V". '505 f.'iuy Street, corner or Saaiome.

Blanks for Mining Compauien, Secretaries, Shareholders
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Among othera are thoso of the following forma:
Shareholder'* Proxy.

Know all men by these presents, that I, do

hereby constitute and appoint my attorney

aud agent, for me and in my Dame, to vole as my proxy,

at a mcellng of the Mining Company, to be

held 186 , according to tho number of

votes that I should be entitled to cast were I there person-
ally present.

In witness whereof I have this day hereunto set my
hand and seal. |_Seal]

Dated 186

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Butter, California fresh ft ft 60@ 70

do pickled ft ft — @ —

do Oregon 35@ 40

do New York, ft ft 4o@ 60

Cheese, ft ft 25® 35

Honey , ft ft 30@ 40

l'-ggs, ft doz 60® 60

Unl,ftft @ 26

Hams and Bacon, ft ft 28® 30

Cranberries, ft gal 1 00@ —

Potatoes, sweet, ft ft 8® —

do Irish, ft ft 1® 1%

Tomatoes, ft ft 5® 8

Onions, ft ft .4® 6

Apples, No. 1, ft ft 8@ 10'

Pears, table ft ft 3® 10

Plhms, dried, ft ft 15® 26

Peaches, dried, ft ft 15® 25

Crapes, ft ft 6® 16

Oranges, ft doz ; 62® 75

Lemons, ft doz 1 25® 1 50

Cbickeus, apiece 87® 1 12

San Francisco Metal Market.

PRICES FOB llCVOlCES.

Jobbing priceq rule from ton to fifteen per cent. JiigJier titan tlu:

folh'ir.inif ijwilntionx, )

San Fkancisco, Fob. 2, 1806.

Ikon- —Duty: Pig $U ft ton; Railroad 60c ft 100 fts; Bar
l@ljgu ft H>; Sheet, polished, 3c ft ft, common, l>:(ai
U,'- ft lb; Plate ljtfc ft ft; Pipe, l^c ft ft; Galvanized
2>*c ft ft.

t-cotch iiiiu English l'ig ft ton 6'2K@— 55

American Pig ft ton 60 ®52>£

Refined Bar, bud assortment, ftft 3 @ —

Refined Bar, good assortment, ft ft 8K@~

Boile.-No. 1 Lo4 4 @ 5

Plate No. 5 to 9 4>£@ G

Sheet No. 10 to 13 4 @—

Sheet No. 14 to^O , 5 @—

Sheet No. 24 to 27 5>£@—

Coi'i'KK.— Duty : Sheathing 3>£c ft ft; Pig & Bar2J£c ft ft

Sheathing, ftft 36 @S8

Sheathing, Old 20 ®30

Sheutbing.Yelloiv 36 @37

Sheathiug, Old Yellow 12 @13

Bolts .13 @16

Composition Nail? 30 ®o2

Tin Plates.— Duty : 2J£c ft ft.

Plates, Charcoal, IX ft box 14 ©15

Plates, I C Charcoal 12 ®13

Booling Plates 11 @ 12

BaucaTib Slabs, ftft 41 @42^

Stksi..— English Cast Steel, ftft 12#@16

Ql'ickmlver..— Per ft — @65

For export 55 @ —

ZlSC.-Sliee.ts ftft 9 j£@10

LBAn-Prgft ft " ©8

Sheet 10 ©12

Pipe 10 ©12

Bar 0'i^lO

Buiiax— Ciiilornia, ft ft i .,..20 ©23

Aaaeaamout Notice.

. Company

Notice la hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of

Trustees of said Company, held on the . , th duy of

186 , an Assessment of per ahare was levied

upon the Capital Stock of aald Company, payable on the

..th day of 186 , in United States gold and silver

coin to the Secretary.

Any stock upon which said Assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the ..th day of 186 , will be

advertised on that day as delinquent, and unlesa payment

shall be made before, will be sold on , the . .th day

of ,186 , to pay the delinquent Assessment, to

gcther whh tho costs of advertising and expenses of the
sale. By order of the Board of Trustees.

Secretary.

Office

Norton.— There are delinquent, upon the following describ-
ed Stock, on account of assessment levied on the ..thday

of 186 , the several amounts set opposite the names

of the res ectlve shareholders as follows, to wit :

Names. No. Certificate. No. Shares. Amount.

Theophll^ Thistle 23 14 $110 00

Peter Pipe 2 3 30 00

And In accordance with law and an order of the Board of

Trustees, mado on the ..thday of , 186 , so many

shares of each parcel of said stock as may be necessary, wilt
be sold at the

, (.n the ..thday of 186 , at the

hour of 12 o'clock M. of said day, to pny said delinquent as-
sessment thereon, together with costs of advertising and
expenses of sale.

Secretary.

Office

OSJ- Our advertisers are furnished with blank Assessment
Sale notices free of charge. Orders from tho interior
promptly filled, by mall or express, as may be desired.

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF THE CITY AND COUNTY
of San Francisco, State of California In the matter of
the Estate of ALVA L. STILES, deceased. Order to show
cause why order of sale of real estate should not bo made.

It nppearlns to the eald Court, by the petition heretofore
presented and illed by John M. Stiles, the Administrator of
the esiate of Alva L. Stiles, deceased, pntylng for an order
of sale of real estate, that It Is necessary to sell the whole, or
some portion of tho real estate of said deceased, to pav the
debts, expenses and charges of administration that have
already accrued, and the debts, expenses and charges of
administration that will or may accrue during the admin-
Istratlon of said estate.

It Is therefore ordered by the said Court, that all persona
interested in the estate of said deceased, appeal before the
said Probate Court on WEDNESDAY, the fourteenth day of
February, A. D. 1866, at eleven o'clock In the forenoon of
said day. at the Court Room of said Probate Court, at the
City Hall, In said City and County, then and there to
show cause why an order should nut be granted to the said
Administrator to sell so much of the real estate of the said
deceased, as shall be necessary for the purposes above-
mentioned: And that a copy ol this order be published at
least four successive weeks In the Mining and Scientific
Press, a newspaper printed and published in said City and
County.

M. C. BLAKE, Probate Judge.

Dated January 11th, 18CC.

Office of the County Clerk of the City and County of San
Francisco— I, Wm. Loewy, County Clerk of the Cltv and
County of San Francisco, State of California, andex-offlcio
Clerk of the Probate Court in and for said City and County,
do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct
copy of an order duly made and entered upon the minutes
of *aid Probate Court.

Witness iny hand and the seal of said Probate Court, this
eleventh dav of January, A- D. 1866.
I U. S. Int. Rev. Stamp, 5 els, j WM. LOEWT, Clerk.
' cancelled. [Seal-1 i

By A. J. Jbgdehs, Deputy Clerk.
Tnos. B. Bishop, Attorney. 2vl2-4w

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF THE CITY AND COUNTY
of Han Francisco, Suite of California. In the matter of
the Estate of SAMUEL L. DENNISON. deceased. Order
to show cause why Order of Sale of Real Estate should not
be made,

It appearing to the snid Court, by the petition heretofore
presented and tiled hv *•' E. Me.Neur and Patrick Scully,
who are creditors ol' said Estate of Samuel L. Dennlson,
deeonied, praying for an order of Sale of real estate, thut It
is necessary to sell the whole, or some portion of tho real
estate of said d uncased, lo pay she debts outstanding against
said deceased, the debts, expenses, and charges of adminis-
tration tlitit Ii iivc already accrued, and the debts, expenses,
and charges, of administration that will or may accrue dur-
ing the administration of said estate.

It Is therefore ordered by the said Court, that all persons
Interested in the estate of said deceased, appear before
the said Probate Court on WEDNESDAY, the fourteenth
day of February, A. D. 1866, at eleven o'clock In the fore-
noon of said day, at the Court Room of said Probate Court,
at the City Hall, In said City and County, then and there
to show cause why an order should not be granted to the
said petitioners, authorizing and requiring the Administra-
trix ot said estate to sell so much of the ical estate of the
said deceased, a* shall be necessary for the pui poses above-
mentioned:. And that a cony of this order be published at
least four successive weeks in the Mining and Scientific
Press, a newspaper printed and published in said City and
County, and thut a citation Issue to Maria J. Dennlson, the
Administratrix of said estate, and be served upon her at
least four weeks prior to the time above-mentioned for
said hearing.

M\ C. BLAKE, Probate Judge.

Dated January 11th, 1866-

Office of the County Clerk oi the City and County of Snn
Francisco— I. Wm. Loewy. County Clerk of the City and
County of San Francisco, Slate ot California, and ex-offlcio
Clerk of the Probate Court in and for said Cliv and County,
do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct
copy of an order duly made and entered upon the minutes
of said Probate. Court.

Witness my hand, and the seal of said Probate Court, this
eleventh day of January, A. D. 186fi.
t C. S. Int Rev. Stamp, 5cts, [ WM. LOEWY, Clerk.
J cancelled. [Seal.] j „, ,

By A. J. JKcnFRK, Depnty Clerk.
PojiiKit i Uullaiiai', Attorneys for Petitioners. ISvllMw

86

Wtut pittlwg mi Mmtifk pftw.

pitting .fuKmrartj-

CALIFORNIA.
The immense rains which have prevailed
since December have given ample assurance
that the coming season will give us a bountiful
harvest from the hydraulic and other placer
mines of California. No doubt much damage
has occurred by the sweeping away of flumes,
ditches and other improvements, but the never-
failing energy of our mining friends will soon
replace them, and their losses will be more or
less compensated for by the liberal supply of
water, and the washing away of refuse tail-
ings, etc.

The important branch of quartz mining is
gaining vigor throughout the whole coast. For
Beveral months the stockih many of our incor-
porated companies has been going through a
concentrating process, and better management
maybe expected hereafter. Two and a half years
ago people were mortgaging their property,
to buy stock in unknown mines. Now we hear
of the examination and purchase of mines by
parties able to work them. The comparative
results of the two classes of investment, so far
as honest people are concerned, can be easily
foretold.

Alpine County. — The mines in Silver Moun-
tain district are meeting with attractive results,
and the value of our mines in this portion of
the State must spon become apparent. "We
are obliged to our reliable friend for the follow-
ing :

Markleeville, Jam 29th, 1866. — Editors
Mining and Scientific Press : — The Mullen
company, in Mogul district, have struck a
ledge of dark looking quartz, six feet thick.
This claim was located for an extension of
the Morning Star, and a tunnel started so as
to tap the ledge several hundred feet deep ;
but after running a short distance they came in
contact with a ledge. After following it a few
feet they proceeded to cut through it, and
found some very good rock. The Ore is of a
dark, iron color, appearing as if filled with base
metals. It shows some ruby silver. An assay
was made to-day by Dr. Waters of this place,
proving $38 per ton. This assay was sampled
from a quantity of the rock, so as to get an
average. The Doctor thinks it will work very
easily. The ledge is probably a spur from the
Morning Star. The point cut is not more
than fifty feet below the surface. As the ledge
leads into the hill it is quite likely it will im-
prove. The walls are well defined. The lode
is accompanied with mud casings, and the rock
is easily taken out with a pick and shovel.

H. M.

Washington Company. — The Moni-
tor Gazette, alluding to the circular of the
Secretary, Mr. W. D . Boot, says : We learn
with pleasure that their affairs so long inrather
a mixed state are assuming a business-like
shape, and will soon be square and true. From
recent letters received by the Secretary from
S. A. Hawkins, Esq., Superintendent of the
mine at Silver Mountain, and published with
the address, we should judge the work there to
be in a most prosperous condition and the tun-
nel near the long-sought ledge.

Rich Croppings. — J. B. White sent down
to us, on Thursday evening, some samples of
top rock from the St. Lawrence claim, in Scan-
dinavian Canon, that exhibits the pure plata.
The St . Lawrence is a northern extension of
the Wide West, and from the appearance of
the quartz sent us, we should pronounce it
Buckeye No. 1. — Silver Mountain Bulletin.

The last named paper encourages the dis-
posal of a portion of the elaims of the Buckeye
Co., No. 1, to an Eastern company for whom
the Messrs. Pilkington Bros, are agents.

Calaveras County. — Hill Claim. — Thomp-
son Wilson & Co., have a claim on the side of
Douglas Hill, on which they have sunk a shaft
twenty-seven feet, and have run a drift about
twenty feet in one direction and in another
about fifty, from which they are getting very
good pay dirt, with every prospect of striking
it better as they approach the bed-rock. The
dirUis cemented gravel and hard to wash,
which is the case with most of the pay-dirt in
this hill. . McGarr and McMinim'an are drift-
ing dirt from their claim which prospects well,
and from which they expect To get good pay.
Their shaft is about thirty feet de°p ; from the
bottom of which they have drifted about two
hundred feet on Jordan Hill.

Barker, Anert, Shaw & Co , are getting
from six to eight dollars to the hand from their
hydraulic diggings, employing five or six men.
The Noble Copper Mining Company have

struck the main vein. This will give encour-
agement to other proprietors in the vicinity.

Marin County. — The Ewing claim, near
Bolinas. has struck a vein of twenty per cent.,
copper ore two feet thick, and is taking large
quantities for shipment.

Nevada County. — We extract from recent
dates of the Nevada Gazette as follows : At
Hunter Hill, Clay & Co. have struck the pay
lead and are taking out very rich cement in
considerable quantity. Their mill will be
started immediately.

Cozzens & Garber, whose mill is situated
between Red Dog and You Bet, have been
crushing extraordinary rich cement during the
past week or two, and expect to make a big
clean-up.

Dennis McKeon and others are putting up
pipes and other fixtures to work a body ot hy-
draulic claims near Peck's Ravine, to the right
of the ridge road leading to Rough & Ready.
The claims cover some twenty-five acres of
land, have a good outlet, and are believed to
be rich. They were worked by McKeon some
six years ago, and paid very well by the old
sluicing, process.

Water is reported plentiful at Little York
and vicinity.

The Transcript says : Miners are engaged
in ground sluicing in the ravine just below the
Union Hotel, in the city of Nevada. The
ground in that neighborhood is said to be very
rich, and old miners tell us that an immense
fortune could be taken out along the line of
Main street.

Prom the Grass Valley National : A splen-
did ledge was discovered a few days since,
about three miles below Nevada. It is called
the " Git-up-and-git."

Some very rich rock is being taken out of
Hueston Hll. It is almost, if not quite as
good as that from the Ophir Hill.

Lee's mill, .now being constructed on Ophir
Hill, is nearly completed. It will undoubtedly
be the finest quartz mill in the State of Cali-
fornia.

Stiles' quartz mill, near Nevada, is now kept
constantly at work upon rock from the Star
Spangled Banner ledge. They are running
eight stamps aud the same number of pans in
use. The rock is paying well.

The famous Watt claims have been worked
out to the line, and operations suspended.
The Watt Brothers have been successful miners
and seem to enjoy to a remarkable degree the
good will of their neighbors. They own an
interest in the Eureka mine, one of the richest
in this region, and will contioue mining opera-
tions, probably for some time to come. The
first extension on the late Watt claim at Rocky
Bar, or Massachusetts Hill, is that of the
Stockbridge Company — the next that of Con.
Reilly and Martin Ford, and another that of
the French Company, of which A. B. Brady is
Superintendent.

El Dorado.— The Placerville Mirror says :
Two thousand tons of copper were shipped
from the Latrobe miues daring the six mouths
ending January 1st. It is expected that the
quantity will be considerably increased in the
next six months. The mines are very close to
the Placerville aud S. V. R. R.

Shasta County. — The Courier reports the
following : On the 13th Jan., the Highland
Company cleaned up $4,747.91 from a two
weeks run. During the year ending December
31st, 1865, the Company took out $67,249.12,
and paid between eight aud nine thousand
dollars to each share in the company — five
shares in all ; and their mine is now looking
better than when they commenced work Janu-
ary 1st, J 865.

The editor otthe Courier discloses his belief
that " Salt Pork Ridge" is rich in gold, and
adds : " who will try it ? A company of six
miners could do it without trouble, and make a
fortune by it."

Washington Company. — This company took
out of their claim, during the year 1865. $20,-
112 59, but have not paid a dollar in dividends.
This is the oldest mine in the county, and is
more fully proved than any other. By the 1st
of March the Washington will in all probability
be proved for twenty years' work, and then
dividends will gladden the hearts of share-
holders for a long time without intermission.

Sierra County. — J. F. Cowdrey, Esq., has
leased the ledge of the Slug Canon Quartz Co.,
and resumed work with a 5-stamp mill, says
the Dowuieville Advocate.

Sacramento County. — The Telegraph says
the mines at and near Folsom are all paying
wages. The mines at New Diggiugs, which
have been recently discovered about two miles
from Folsom, are making from four to five
dollars a day to the hand.

Yuba County. — Brown's Valley, Jan., 1866.
Editors Press : — The importance of the mines

of Tuba county is such that I deem it but just
and proper that your readers should, from time
to time, learn something about them. As to
Brown's Valley, the general despondency in
mining and mining transactions has, during the
last two years, greatly retarded the develop-
ment of our mineral resources. Lack of faith
has kept back the needful meaDS, without
which there can certainly be no successful
mining:

Our quartz claims suffered much even from
the first rains of the present season. The Jef-
ferson company, for instance, lost nearly two
months' time in pumping and changing ma-
chinery, pumps, etc. They have, however, still
a most substantial ledge i of rich quartz, and
will soon be ready again to declare their regular
monthly dividends of $20 per share.

The Dannebroge company have again found
their former pay streak, and would be doing
well if it were not for the too great volume of
water they also have to contend with.

The new machinery (30-horse power) of the
Tuba company i3 giving good satisfaction ; the
company is alreadytaking out good quartz, and
things, generally, look encouraging in this
claim.

The Pennsylvania company will resume work
within a few days. The parties now holding
the stock of this company are able and willing
to develop this claim without any further in-
teruption.

There are, certainly, a great many good
quartz claims at an,d around Brc-wn's Valley,
but as to the so-called Pennsylvania lode, on
which are the Dan. Webster, Pacific, Jefferson,
Pennsylvania, Burnside, Paragon, and, per-
haps, other claims, there can be no doubt but
that it will soon be found to be one of the
very best on this coast.' It is, therefore, much
to be regretted that, for lack of means, many
of these claims are not worked at all.

It is; indeed, a pity to see so many of our
miners and enterprising citizens bending their
steps and .risking their money, time, and, per-
haps, their lives, in Far distant countries, when
we have so many promising and good mines
close at hand.

Besides Brown's Valley, we have in Tuba
county a great many other quartz veins, which,
certainly, would prove remunerative if they were
but worked aud managed with the same econ-
omy, knowledge, or experience, which we gen-
erally deem requisite in order to succeed in
our own private business concerns. Five dol-
lars per ton will cover all expenses in working
quartz in Tuba county.

About French Town, near the Oregon House,
may be seen more good and Substantial quartz
ledges than can, perhaps, be found in this or
any other mining district in California. So far,
scarcely any attempt has been made to pros-
pect them. Some, however, have been pros-
pected, aud, according to assay memorandums,
which I have seen myself, they seem to pay
from $30 to $40 per ton — namely, about $20
in silver and $20 in gold.

Our hydraulic diggings at Smartsville must
still be considered as leading claims in Califor-
nia. The famous Blue Gravel claim continues
to be the wonder of the county. The Clarks'
claim, which but a short time ago became the
property of Eastern capitalists, will soon be
piping ; the bed-rock tunnel being about com-
pleted, a rich harvest is near at hand. The
claims of the Nevada Reservoir Ditch com-
pany are paying better this year than ever be-
fore, and the cleanings-up from their Blue
Point, as well as Union claims, are most satis-
factory. Under the able management of R. L.
Crary, the President, the works of this com-
pany cannot fail to attract the attention of
capitalists who can easily perceive that, with a
comparatively small outlay of money, the claims
can be made to yield fully as much as those of
the Blue Gravel company. M.

NEVADA.

The Nye county Neics says : Mr. Evans, of
Mammoth District, came into the. office, and
showered uponour table, from a large buckskin
wallet, several silver bricks, which, though
small in size, were none the less valuable, as
evidences of the richness of the mines of Mam-
moth District. These " specimen bricks" were
obtained by a rude process of reduction, the
ore being worked in a quicksilver flask, then
baked in a common bake oven, and also amal-
gamated in an oven. The following is the
result of the working : From eight pounds of
Silver Cloud rock, there were 3% ounces bul-
lion obtained. The Silver Cloud is rich iu
silver, aud also contains a large amount of base
metal, and in order to save the silver, requires
skillful working. From two lots of Almaden
rock, of twenty pounds each, there were ob-
tained '2->& and '1% ounces bullion. From the
General Average claim, twenty pounds of rock,

%% ounces. This was fine looking bullion,
and we think shows a good " general average."
From two lots of Vigilante ore, of seventeen
and twenty pounds, we have l}{ and 2 ounces.
From the Bowers, eight and a quarter pounds
of rock, \yz ounces ; Uncle Sam claim, ten
pounds of ore, \% onnces ; seven pounds
Josephine, one-half ounce ; ten pounds Sun-
light one-half ounce, about one-half of which
was gold. Should the weather continue favor-
able, it is expected that the mill of W. T.
Jones, will be in operation next week, and the
above workings are merely tests to see what
may be expected. The miners of Mammoth
District are all hard at work, taking out good
ore, and the prospect seems good for the erec-
tion of a number of mills in that District the
coming season.

Among the claims being most vigorously
worked near this town, with gratifying results,
we might mention the Stonewall, Indianapolis,
Pleiades, Brown, Mountain Brow, Tolo, Clip-
per, Utica, Yanderblit, Revenue, North Star,
Warren, and many others. We predict that
with the opening of spring; we shall see such a
swarm of miners upon our hills, as will astou-
ish even the most sanguiue of the old pioneers.

Buckeye Mill. — The mill of the Buckeye
Mining Company, near Silver City, has been
attached. The mine is said to be a good oue,
but the new faugled machinery is no go. The
quartz was to have been ground in what resem-
bles a series of spice mills. It wouldn't work.
Enterprise.

REESE RIVER.

The Reveille reports : Hunt's mill, at Indian
Springs, will soon be in operation. The Lee
mine at San Antonio is being worked steadily,
and a lame amount of ore has already been
taken out ; and from the size of the vein and
the excellent quality of its mineral, it will easily
keep the mill in motion.

ESMERALDA.

From the Aurora Union : Mr. Williams, one
of the fortunate owners of the Diana ledge at
Hot Springs, brought in with him on Monday
last three hundred and ten pounds of bullion.

A shaft with a large arriount of assorted
rock in it has. lately been discovered oh Last
Chance Hill. The rock has doubtless been
pilfered from the Del Monte mine. , There has
been a great deal of this kind of business car-
ried on of late. A word to the wise is sufficient.
NORTHERN JUNES.

Owyhee. — The Oregonian tells us of a ledge
called the Rising Star, which surpassing as it
does even the Poor Man's ledge, must be ac-
knowledged to eclipse any previous discoveries
in all Silver-land. The specimens brought to
Portland were fully eighty-five per cent, pure
silver. " There is said to be any quantity of
the rock in the ledge. It shows the character
of the ledge very intelligibly. In drilling, the
drill passed through solid silver, and the casing
shines out as bright as a half-dollar. The same
gentleman brings from Owyhee a few diamonds,
which will bear inspection."

Rich Discovery in Montana. — The Montana
Democrat, of January 10th, says that one of
the richest discoveries of gold that ever hap-
pened in that Territory has been made near the
mouth of Sun river, on the south side of the
Missouri, and within forty-five miles of Fort
Benton. The gulch is very extensive, and the
dirt yields twenty-five dollars to the pan.
There was a regular stampede from the town
of Helena for the new diggings- — more than a
thousand persons havimr left, and every horse,
pony and wagon at Helena being pressed by
the adventurers, who wish to secure claims.
THE ARIZONA MINES.

The Miner of January 10th, says : B. Phelps
Esq., of New Tork.for himself and others,
has purchased of Henry Wickenburg, the dis-
covery claim in the Vulture lode, containing
three hundred feet, and embracing the most of
the chimney of the lode. Report places the
sum paid at fifty thousand dollars. Doctor
Phelps has a mill on the way here. The Vick-
roy mill will, it is said, be placed on the Ster-
ling lode. Major General Doubleday, aud
other prominent gentlemen; are co-operating
with the Prescott Consolidated Mining Co.,
to procure machinery. We hear of several
large mills being shipped from San Francisco,
for Prescott, and the. indications are, that we
shall have lively times in the mines during the
spring aud summer.

Bennett, of the New Tork Herald, is build-
ing a new printing-office on the former site of
Barnum's museum. The cellar will be over
thirty feet deep, to accommodate the mammoth
power-presaes used in printing that paper.

The people in the vicinity of Havilah, Tulare
county, held a meeting on the 14th ult., and
passed resolutions in favor of a new county, to
be called Kern.

By the new fire alarm system in New Tork
no bells are rung, but each engine company
will be infdrmed by telegraph in its own house,
of the locality of the fire.

W he pining and £ricntiflc §? xm.

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Stato and Prospects of Mining at Austin,
Eeese Eiver.

REPLY TO J. n. ORMTUX.

Editors Minimi and ticiKNTinc Press :— I
have just read the communication of Mr. J. H.
Orinton, on the metalliferous resources of this
section, and also the Reveille's reply thereto,
and am of the opinion that neither has done
justice to the subject. There is much truth in
some of Mr. Ormton's remurks, and much more
that is calculated to mislead. His accusation
u'_".imit the Reveille — whether truo or false —
affects nothing when the merits or demerits of
a mining district lias to be discussed. The
ra'_''' ol spnrions excitement, the wiukt'dness or
folly qf thpBO by whom it is produced, or the
blind infatuatioo of others who permit them-
selves i" be made tho " dupes " of it — " respect*

fully or ( I. mid "—is no valid argument

against the resmirces at any country. • It uiny
be proper lor me lu state at tho outset that 1
do not uwii a " f""t " of mining property in the
State of Nevada, nor am I the agent of any
mining company, whose property is situate
within seventy miles of it. I have no pecuniary
nrtdnst, " directly or indirectly," in the success
or otherwise of these mines. Mr. Ormton's
Animadversions, " like most others that are in-
tended to make injurious impressions," are
characterized more by ambiguity and tho ab-
sence of candor and truth, thau by palpable
misrepresentation or falsehood — i.e. " hundreds
of the so-called mines around Austin are only
' puper-cutter ' veins, most of them of no value
whatever," uine-teuths of which will never pay
for working. I am at a loss to comprehend the
significance and propriety of the figure em-
ployed " paper cutter," as applied to metallifer-
ous veius ; but presume it is intended to
represeut those that are small, oblique, or
transverse.

I agree with Mr. Ormton, that a large num-
ber of veius, at and around Austin, us well as
in every other section of country, will not,
" by" and " of" themselves, pay for a separate
and independent working ; but this, again, is no
valid argument against the value, prospectively
or intrinsically, of this or any other district.
Let us rather suit oor appliances to the disposi-
tions of uaturn, and the exigencies of circum-
biancrs. uuiler which we are culled to act. The
question has not only to be asked, but satisfac-
torily answered — could or might not the ar-
bitrary arraugement for the development of
this mining section be made, in consonance
with nature and man's acquired knowledge of
some of the operations of her laws, in such a
manner that success " amply, remunerative, and
satisfactory," would be the result in a large
majority ol instances? What authority has
man to issue his peremptory demands od
nature — '' ever liberal and generous " — as if
she were his slave, aud governed by no fixed
and immutable laws, but merely subject to and
influenced by the presumptuous idiosyncrasies
or ipse dixits of heedless man, who willingly
closes his eyes on stem realities, and pursues
the phantoms of idle dreams ; or, in other
words, choosing darkness in preference to
light, and then traduces Nature for not afford-
ing him the full benefits of ineffable suntide ?

Either of these positions is equally commend-
able, and as free from absurdity as the other.
The question to be decided in regard to this
subject, is as to whether any arrangement
or disposition of mining property situate at
Austin could be made, independently of an
invidious selection, by which capital could be
profitably invested ; aud to this I answer de-
cidedly in the affirmative, and, probably, to
an equal extent with any other known section
of the Reese River district. That which may
operate more effectually than anything else to
retard progress, and militate against its imme-
diate prosperity, is the mutilation to which this
beautiful and otherwise inviting field for mining
enterprise has been subjected. The majority of
the lodes are not large, aud many of them are,
doubtless, mere branches — offsprings — having
no independent existence ; yet, even these
have their important uses, and frequently sub-
serve the most salutary effects on the " parent "
or main trunk veins without being intrinsically
valuable in themselves, possessing not only
relutive butcorelative functions, which scarcely
ever fail to be productive of some beneficial
results.

It does not follow that because a certain
mercantile establishment is capable of enrich-
ing an individual, it could enrich a community
of individuals in the same degree. Every one
knows— all other thiugs being equal — that in

proportion to the increase of participants
wonld bo the diminution of individual profits ;
and further, by extending this vi.
limate sequence, by supposing that the number
of partners multiplied indefinitely, and then
deductim; the expense of maintenance lor each
individual member, the probability is it would
be a losing in-lead of a lucrulive 00
This applies with equal propriety and force to
mining as to mercantile pur-nits. Illustrations
of this kind might be added indefinitely, but
they certainly cannot be requisite to procure
convictions in the mind of auy man possessing
common sense.

The capacity of metalliferous veins is lim-
ited as well as that of tho soil on the surface of
the earth, and th>'Se limitations or laws cannot
be violated without impunity. The mining-
ground of Austin-proper is comprised within
certain limits— by no means extensive — and is
equal, from present appeurancea, to support uud
handsomely remunerate n reasonable nnmber
of large establishments. It would be the bight
of folly to presume that every located vein is
going to constitute a mine, and no less absurd
and presumptuous to affirm thuta well-selected
series, in the order of nature, would fail to
do 80.

All that appears to be necessary to insure
aacce&JB to mining at Austin, is a moderate ex-
tent oi ground to lie selected with judgment,
and its development prosecuted with judicious

Be any. Tlie advent, however, of sound

practical mining has yet to be inaugurated, so
far as my observations have extended, in this
part of the country, and not until this has been
complied with can its legitimate results be
reasonably expected. The country abounds
with metallic wealth, but not in such condition
that the disciplined energies of practical men
may be dispensed with. All that we know,
or can possibly acquire by experience from the
most unremitting and assiduous practical appli-
cation, combined with the " derivatives " from
arts and sciences, will be requisite to subserve
aud facilitate the development and subjugatiou
of the great resources of material wealth by
which we are surrounded. Nature is, aud ever
will be, above art and all human experience.
Rodt. K.NAPP.

Austin, 27th January, 1866.

[Written for tie Mining and Scientific Press.]

Prom Our Special Correspondent,

Editors Press : — "When I last wrote you, I
supposed that I had probably seen as many of
the mines of Grass Valley and Nevada as I
would be able to do, but owing to the inclem-
ency of the weather, and the badness of the
roads, I was detained some days longer in
Grass Valley than I had intended, aud I im-
proved the tiuie by visiting some of the miues
which lack of time had prevented my seeing
before. On Monday I visited the

lt TOWN TALK,"

Situated about a mile east of Grass Valley,
and owoed by Mr. T. R. Walker, aud some
other parties whose names I have forgotten,
but all residents ol Grass Valley. This is a
cement claim, the gold being found in a hard,
tenacious gravel, of a bluish or slate color, and
which has to be crushed with stamps before it
can be washed by the ordinary method. The
lead or stratum of paying cement was struck
in 1851, and was worked for some time with
immense profit ; but during the last few years
this lead has been frequently lost, involving
great expense and trouble. The greatest dis-
tance that any tunnel on this claim has been
driven into the hill is 800 feet, but the aggre-
gate length of all the tunnels in the claim is, I
am told, about two miles. Several quartz
ledges have been crossed by this company in
the prosecution of their work, one of which is
about two feet io width, but as they have not
stopped to prospect them, their value is not
known. The mill consists of eight heavy
stamps with wooden steins, driven by a steam
engine of 25 horse power. The cement is
crushed to a coarse pulp, and the gold amal-
gamated in the batteries aud in the sluices
below.

On the next day I visited the mill and mines
of the

FOREST SPRING COMPANY,

Of which Mr. Jno. H . Bayliss is superintendent.
The mill was coniniSnced in 1851, and the first
crushing was in the spring of 1852. It is a
water mill, with ten heavy wooden stamps,
capable of crushing fifteen tons in twenty-four
hours. The compauy own three ledges — the
Norambagua, the Lone Jack, and the Bourbon.
The first, which is the most important, and
from which the mill is now supplied, is situated
near the mill, about four miles south of Grass
Valley, lt is a north aud south ledge, having

a dip to the eastwurd of sixteen degrees. In
width it varies from four inches to two and a
half feet, its average thickness being about one
foot. The ore has paid an average of over
eightj dollars per ton. The mine has been

opened by an incline to the depth of 50(1 feet,

in which distance two levels are opened, and
ninety men employed. A drain tunnel has
been commenced, which has now attained a
length of 900 feet, and which, wheu completed,
will be 1,000 feet long, uild will drain the mine
at a depth of 700 feet. A tid-liorse engine is
used for hoisting and pumping, there being but
little of the latter to do, and will probably fur-
nish all the power needed for sinking to a
depth of 1 .000 feet. The company's claim on
this ledge is 4.300 feet in length. On the Lone
-lack ledge the company own 1.500 feet, and
have sunk to a depth of 500 feet. The ledge
is frcm one to lour feet thick, averaging three
feet throughout, and the rock is said to pay
sixty dollars per ton, though nono has been
worked lately, as the Norambagua furnishes all
that the mill can crush. Un tho Bourbon ledge
'.his company own 2,000 feet. This has not
been opened to any extent, but the croppings
are said to prospect well. The adjoining claim
is paying well.

On Wednesday morning I embarked in the
rain tor Colfax. .Such a trip 1 have rarely
made, and do not wish to make again. In a
constant pouring rain, over roads which swal-
lowed up the coach-wheels to the axle, we
plodded on for six mortal hours, arriving at the
end of our journey of thirteen miles, to use a
Hiberniaiiism, "just in time to be too late,"
the train with which we should have con-
nected having left at nine in the morning, and
we arriving at one in the afternoon. Of course,
nobody was to blame ; the only wonder being
that a coach could get through at all, and that
men could be found silly enough to attempt to
travel in such weather, and over, or rather
through, such roads. Our journey was at an
end, but the rain was not, and we spent the
afternoon drying our garments and cracking
jokes to keep up our droopiDg spirits.

Thursday morning dawned bright aud cheer-
ful, aud the sharp signal-whistle warned us at
half-past six that we must be off. The train
consisted of a single " caboose car," with two
compartments — one for the passeogers and one
for the baggage — propelled by a " pony " en-
gine, selected on account of its lightness, the
embankments of the road beiDg too soft on ac-
count of the rain to bear the weight of a large
locomotive. Even this light train proved too
much for the road in some places, and what,
with various accidents " too numerous to men-
tion," we arrived at the "junction " at half-past
one o'clock, having changed cars at Clipper
Gap, the track being broken at that place.

Here I left the train, aud started od foot
across the country for this place, and arrived
at the residence of Mr. John P. Layne a little
after dark. . To-day I went with Mr. L. to look
at I he various quartz ledges in the neighbor-
hood. Tlie principal of these is the

LAY-flJ3 LEDGE,

Situated four and a half miles northeast of
Polsom, which is the most thoroughly pros-
pected, and, consequently, best known. The
walls of this ledge are granite, its strike or
general course being northeast and southwest,
with a slight dip to the northwest. The dis-
tance between the walls is from six to ten' or
twelve feet, about two feet in width being solid
quartz, which gives by working test from ©GO
to $200 in gold and silver, the latter predom-
inating, and the remainder of the vein by a
kind of brecciated rock, a portion of which is
rich in gold and silver. I was shown a letter
from a gentleman in San Francisco to one of
the owners of the mine living in Sacramento,
giving the result of a working test by Mr.
Thomas Price of the former city, of a lot of
rock which Mr. L. said was below the average
of the vein, which paid at the rate of $75 per
ton. These statements of the value of the
ores from this ledge, with the exception of the
last, I give on the authority of Mr. Layne, but
the appearance of the rock, and the assays
which he has himself made, and which he ex-
hibited to me. are abundant proof that they are
not exaggerated. This ledge has been opened
to a depth of 100 feet, and has been " sunk
on " at various points for a distance of 1,000
feet, showing every indication of a strong
permanent ledge.
Five miles northeast from the Layne is the

GOLDEN RULE,

A new location, which has not been so exten-
sively prospected as the Layne, but which
shows in the croppings both free gold and oie-
tallic silver, and has been opened at various
points for a distance of 1,500 feet, showing it
to be large and well defined. It runs in the
same direction as the Layne, and is believed
by Mr. L. to be an extension of that lead.

With thanks to my kind friends at Grass
Valley and Nevada for their attentions, and to
Mr. Layne for the hospitality which I am now
enjoying, 1 subscribe myself,

Yours wauderingly, D,

Folsoui, January 26th, I860.

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Saturday Morning, Feb. 10, 1866.

Endorsement by the Miners' State Convention.

The following resolution was adopted by the California
Miners' state Convention, held at Sacramento, Jan. 17th,
1866:

Rutolvtd, That we regard a mining paper or Journal of
great importiince to the mining interest of California, and
we recommend the Miking and Scientific Press, of San
Francisco, to the consideration and support of the miners
of the Pacific coast.

Specimens Received — We acknowledge the
receipt of some specimens of steatite and hy-
drated silicate of magnesia, each carrying
coarse gold in considerable quantity. They
are from the mines of W. B. Brink, located
at Horse Creek, below Drytown. The speci-
mens are very interesting, and well worthy of
a careful study and examination, which they
will receive. We shall take an early opportu-
nity to report further from them.

Our Stockton correspondent, who recently
furnished ns a package of specimens for exami-
nation, will please excuse our delay in attend-
ing to them. We must plead other and pressing
engagements ; but his request shall be com-
plied with soon. The specimens sent are
probably a variety of the mineral known as
"turquois," containing a larger quantity of
copper than usual. This mineral contains a
notable amount of phosphoric acid ( PO5 ) —
from 25 to 40 per cent, of its weight — which is
probably the chief cause of the difficulties en-
countered by our correspondent. We shall
endeavor to give it a more thorough examina-
tion and report further at an early day.

Petroleum. — Mr. J. E.Johnson, of Santa
Clara, informs us that they are obtaining a
similar class of petroleum-bearing mineral to
that described by Prof. Pleury, in a letter
which was noticed at considerable length in our
issue of December 23d. This substance is found
appearing upon the surface, at intervals, for a
distance of fifteen miles, commencing at the
Santa Clara Works, and extending thence
through Pescadero to a point below San Gre-
gasis. Steps are being taken for its thorough
exploration. We have been promised a sample
of this mineral, from which we may be able to
form an approximate judgment with regard to
its identity in character with that of such un-
doubted value- found near Mecca, in the State
of Ohio, and extending thence over a large
tract of country.

Goat Island, in our harbor, is not as barren
as is generally supposed. The Oakland News
asserts that it possesses several fine springs and
much arable soil. '

QUARTZ MINING IN IDAHO.

ADVANTAGES OF CALIFORNIA-MADE MACHINERY —
IMPORTANCE OF THE NORTHERN TRADE.

Among the passengers for the Kast, by the
steamer, was Mr. William B. De Frees, of
Idaho. Mr. De Frees is one of the pioneer
quartz miners of that Territory. After a pretty
thorough schooling in California and Nevada,
he concluded to try a new field, and started for
Idaho, where he found the prospects so flatter-
ing that in the fall of 1864 he started for the
East, via San Prancisco, to interest some of
his. friends in the development of his newly
found mines. His trip was successful, and in
the spring of the succeeding year he left Chi-
cago with a mill, which he took overlaDd to
the scene of his proposed operations. Eleven
other mills were started out by other parties-
all for Idaho. By stint of superior manage-
ment, or good luck, or both, Mr. De Frees got
his machinery through in time to put it up the
same season — and he was the only party of the
round dozen that did bo ; the eleven other
mills being obliged to lay over the entire
winter, did not get into operation until about
twelve months after that brought out by Mr.
De Frees.

Notwithstanding his good success in this in-
stance, he informs us that he does not intend
to try the experiment again ; his experience is
decidedly against bringing machinery across
the plains either for Idaho or Montana. In
the first place he prefers to have his niachinery
made where all the latest improvements can
be adapted, up to the latest hour, and by me-
chanics who are personally conversant with the
needs and peculiarities of our mines. No
master mechanic who has never visited our
mines and personally witnessed the operation
of the various kinds of machinery in use there
for hoisting, pumping, crushing, amalgamating
and concentrating, is competent to design and
construct machinery for such work. One of
the greatest advantages which California foun-
drymen and machinists have over those at the
East in the construction of such machinery,
grows out of the fact that they are personally
conversant with the mines and the practical
operations of miniug machinery. They acquire
this familiarity and knowledge by frequent
visits to the mines, and a careful examination
of the working of their own, and the machinery
constructed by others. They are thus enabled
to remedy any defect which may be noticed,
and are quick to perceive aud suggest improve-
ments.

Then again, in furnishing machinery for any
point in the State of Nevada, or the Territory
of Idaho or Montana, fully one year's time is
saved by purchasing here after the machinery
is ready to leave the shop, in getting the same
to work. For instance, a mill is ordered for
either of those places, at a foundry in Chicago
and another in San Francisco, each to be ready
to start as soon as the roads are favorable in
the spring. The one started from Chicago
consumes the entire summer in reaching its
point of destination ; and meets with extra-
ordinary good fortune, if it escapes the neces-
sity of wintering in some valley even short of
its destination. The one leaviug this city
having the advantage of an earlier season, at
the place of starting, is able to move out a
month or six weeks sooner than its competitor ;
reaches its destination , is put up and gets well
into operation before the other arrives upon
the ground ; which, when it does arrive there,
is compelled, by the severity of the winter in
those high latitudes, to remain housed, or per-
haps entirely exposed to the weather, until
late the next spring. In the meantime, if a
good location has been made, the Sac Fran-
cisco mill has half or fully paid for itself.

Both experience and, common sense teaches
us that San Francisco is altogether preferable
to any Eastern city, as a place in which to
order machinery for any mines this side of Salt
Lake, or even to the westward of the Rocky
Mountains.

For the reasons above stated, Mr. De Frees
advises those with whom he is associated at
the East to send no more machinery overland ;

and he accordingly expects to have two, if not
three more mills awaiting his order in this city,
on his return here next spring, which he will
take with him to Idaho, to be put up on mines
in the southern part of that Territory, not far
from where his first mill is at work.

There are now eleven or twelve mills in
actual operation in Idaho, and fifteen or six-
teen more in process of construction. There
will consequently be some twenty-five or eight
mills in operation there next spring ; which
number will in all probability be very materially
increased before another winter sets in. This
is a pretty good showing for a mining region
so newly opened. Twelve of these mills were
brought across the plains. Recent accounts
from Idaho and Montana are full of promise
for the future of those Territories as mining
regions. What is now needed are facilities
of communication between the mines and this
city, which is their natural base for supplies.
Great exertions are being made,f,by Eastern
merchants to secure this trade, the importance
of which, within the next decade, to this city
or any other which may secure it, can scarcely
be estimated. If the merchants and mechanics
of San Froncisco allow it to slip from their
hands they will lose a golden prize.

Marquis' Slop-Hopper. — Mr. John Marquis,
of this city, has made application, through our
Patent Agency, for a uew and improved " Slop-
Hopper," for sinks, cess-pools and drains, which
may be described as follows : An outside
cylinder or hopper is placed in the viaduct, in-
side of which, at the bottom, is a pipe extend-
ing upwards, one. or more inches, resting upon
arms ; over this sets a double pan, made by
placing a piece of sheet-iron around a disk,
forming a bottom and top flange, the lower
flange fitting loosely over the pipe, which ex-
tends up through the bottom of the hopper ; this
forms the lower trap, by placing water around
the space in the bottom of the hopper. The
lower flange of the double pan, dipping into
the water similar to that of a gasometer,
the water can easily flow out into the drain,
but no effluvia, can return. At the top of
the hopper, which is of greater circumfer
euce than the bottom, is placed a sheet of
metal, or flange, similar to the above-described,
which forms a space between it and the inner
periphery of the hopper for water. Another
hopper is placed in the one already described*
extending downward into the upper bowl of the
double pan. The upper portion of this double
hopper, as well as the bottom, is perforated , ad-
mitting water into the upper and lower traps,
thus forming a double-trapped hopper, and
doubly guarded against the return of effluvia,
while the adjusted hopper affords a trap or re-
ceptacle for slops and the accumulating debris,
which can be taken out and emptied, without
polluting the atmosphere around, as the single
or stationary hopper can be used without the
adjustable one, and with as safe a guarantee op
freedom from bad air.

Improvements in Mott's Double Revolving
Plow. — In. a late number of the Press we
alluded to this truly ingenious piece of mech-
anism as one of great valne to farmers and
ranchmen. Mr. Mott, the inventor, has lately
made important improvements in the plow by
shortening the swivel or connecting rod, also in
the manner of constructing the beam with the
staging and braces, so as to combine efficiency
and strength where great strain will be likely
to take place. The improvement also relates
to a new device for locking and unlocking,
which operation can be performed with ease
and dispatch while the team is under headway.
A vast number of acres of side-hill land
are now lying idle for waut of a proper imple-
ment with which to penetrate the soil suf-
ficiently deep for good cultivation— and turn
the furrows all in the same direction or down
hill. Heretofore side-hill plows have been
cumbersome and unwieldy, and as difficult to
manage and draw as a piece of ordnance with
caisson attached, but Mr. Mott's improved plan
combines lightness with strength and easy
draft, and we predict that by its use many a
rood of untitled soil will be made to yield its
increase. Mr. Mott has made application for
letters patent through our Patent Agency.

A Washoe Concentrator.— Mr. Edwards
has exhibited, at the Gould & Curry works, a
new concentrator, which is described by the
Gold Hill News as follows : The tailings are
fed into a large, shallow wooden bowl, which
has a motion imparted to it something like
that given by Mexicans to their wooden pros-
pecting bowls. In machines for actual work-
ing this bowl will be some seven feet in
diameter, and will be lined with sheet copper,
coated with mercury. In the centre of the
bpwl is a hole, regulated by a gate or slide,
through which the sulphurets and quicksilver
will be discharged into a proper receptable
placed below. It is calculated that ohe ma-
chine will work ten tons of tailings per day-
reducing the ten tons to about one ton.
Whatever 'gold, silver or amalgam may be con-
tained in the tailings will be caught and saved
on the copper lining of the bowl, which can be
cleaned off from time to time, while the sul-
phurets, not being capable of being thus re-
tained, will be driven' to (he center of the
bowl, and then passing through the opening in
the center, saved as above described. The ma-
chinery by Which the peculiar " panning " mo-
tion is imparted to the bowl is most ingenious.
The tailings are fed into the bowl in such a
manner that they always fall upon the edge of
the bowl, which is most elevated whatever way

it may turn.

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The Memorial. — We lay before our readers
to-day" The Memorial of (he Miners of Cali-.
fornia " to the President and Congress of the
United States. It is an able document, well
worthy of its authorship and the parentage of
the five hundred members assembled in Con-
vention, as well as the commendation of the.
thousands of earnest miners throughout the
coast who will heartily indorse its sentiments.
Considering the importance of having the
memorial placed on record in our files, we have
given it the first full publication in San Fran-
cisco, to the exclusion of other valuable matter
already prepared for our columns.

Mechanics' Institute. — The annual meet-
ing of this society, held on Thursday of lust
week, was well attended.) Annual reports were
received from the several Committees, which
were read and referred to the Board of Direc-
tors. Committee on the framing of a new
Constitution, were discharged, by request. The
Committee for securing a proper building lot
for the association reported progress and were
granted further time. The Treasurer reported
some over $8,000 in the treasury and on loans.
In accordance with the usual custom, a Com-
mittee was appointed to nominate officers for
the approacbiug year, said committee to report
at an adjourned meeting to be held on Thurs-
day evening next, February 15th. We hope
a full attendance will be had and a good ticket
nominated. The election occurs on Tuesday,
March 6 th.

Correspondence. — We have received sev-
eral valuable communications this week, which
will receive attention as soon as the crowded
state of our file will permit. Among others,
we may mention a valuable paper from Prof.,
Rowlandson, " Notes ou the Chief Gold Dis-
tricts throughout the World ;" " The Tractory
Curve and the Properties of Grinding Plates,"
apparently an ableand well written article, by
W. A. Goodyear, M. E. ; " Gold-Bearing Sul-
phurets and their Reduction," by John Scott ;
"Tuba County Mines," by M. ; " Resources of

Siskiyou County," by Prof. G. K. Godfrey.
•--»- *.*■•«--♦

Citt College — Metallurgical Branch. —
This College has wisely adopted a new branch
of instruction, as will be observed by advertise-
ment in this issue of our paper. The services of
Mr. Thomas Price have fortunately been secur-
ed to the enterprise, as Professor of Chemistry.
We shall make further mention of this subject.

Public School Libraries. — A bill recently
introduced in the State Senate, by Mr. Hunt,
of Santa Clara, provides that $10 per annum
shall be set apart for every district by the
County Superintendents, provided alike amount
be subscribed by the residents of the district,
for the purpose of securing a library.

She pining ana $ timtxik §?«$$.

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Boasting of Sulphurets.

Ureses. Editors >-Ob»«rving an article on
tlii- interesting snbjeci ftom the pen ol Mr. J.
Moaheituec, in u morning paper of ihis city, in
which he extols a process of liia own, at
tii^ same tuna assjrtiog that noDfhe&exists
which will answer the purpose as well, it may
interest the pulilic to lie inlonned that a cheap
and effectual process docs exist, and that fur-
constructed cheaply, for the pur-
it forth, without the necessity of our
miners entering into the nuinafaoture of crude
sulphur and bisulphide uf curboo, which, are
tfOUiparatlvely valueless in tin- market , ofl -Mr.
Moaheiroer admits. I da not care t" point out
the defects which mpsl certainly exist in Mr.

.Mii-lleliller's pi, in, III)' uliject being t8

present in a favorable light the superior claims
bt a discovery, made by Mr. J. A. Peer and

inv-.-ll, of nn easy method of reduction for sul-
phurets of all descriptions. The necessary
have been filed in the Patent Office for
this invention, and it will be set in operation
immediately.

This discovery may be briefly described ua
follows : A sc[Uaro brick furnace is erected,
with the ordinary square fire-box in tho same,
and two small semi-circular boilers are so
placed in the fire-box aa to leave a spaco be-
tween them for the passage of the entire beat
upwards to the hearth, around which tho
flumes pass. Two steam-drums are placed in
tho brick-work above the boilers, which luruisli
sufficient steam to run any quantity of ma-
chinnry desired, as well as for the use in the
furnace which shall be described presently.
The hearth of the furnace, the most important
part of the invention', is constructed either of
soap-stone or fire-clay tiles, and is inclosed on
all sides except the top, so as to prevent either
the draft or flame coming in contact with
the ore heaped np on its surface. The sul-
phureta are mixed with a definite quantity of
pou-Jered charcoal and fine salt, and well
moistened with water, and are then packed
closely upon this hearth to the depth of from
eight to twelve inches, according to the capa-
city of the firebox for fuel. The mass is suf-
fered to lie undisturbed for from three to five
hours, when steam is injected under tho ore by
means of a series of small pipes supplied from
main pipes connected with the steam-drums.
No attention is necessary except to keep the
temperature of the mass at a red heat for at
least three hours, when the steam is let on for
twenty minutes to force out what sulphur may
remain, and complete the oxidation of the par-
ticles of iron. Stirring is unnecessary ; in fact,
it would be fatal to the operation. A high
arch is constructed above the hearth, of suffi-
cient area to allow of the expansion and free
passage of the gases arising from the hearth.
The flues from the fire-box also pass into this
arch, and the draft carries off all the fumes as
soon as they have risen to a proper distance
from the mass of ore. No particles of mineral
matter, be they light or otherwise, can rise
from the hearth, because there is no current
to carry them up. The heat is never raised
so high as to volatilize even silver. And eveu
if this should be the case, we are provided with
a condenser of an improved construction,
which will condense and precipitate all metal-
lic fumes into a receiver, where they may be
collected and saved. Charcoal is used for fuel,
because it is the cheapest, giving out the most
heat, in a specified tune, and is without the
dense fumes and flames that accompany other
species of fuel. Where steam can be had from
boilers already erected, the furnace may be
built without them, and supplied by a con-
nection with the exhaust-pipe or any other.

This furnace is built with doors at each end
for both luel and ore, so that, for a hearth of
the length of ten feet, there is but five feet dis-
tauce to work upon. The mass of ore, when
tie- oxidation is complete, is raked into a chute
and conveyed it- to. the pan for amalgamation.
Another batch may then be placed upon the
hearth in tbe same manner. The hearth may
be built of any size, to hold a ton or more, with-
out enlarging the lire box to more than nine
square feet, and by exteuding the flues. As
an economical aud sure method of roasting
sulphurets, this furnace process meets the ap-
probation of idl prnctirtt/li/ scientific men who
have examined it and tested its merits. To
the impracticable theorist it can of course only
be a wonder, which it were a waste of time to

explain. A few words, however, may not be
amiss in illustration ol the philosophy of this
The sulphuret- being intimately
mixed with i sulphur

combines with it in a great mi
consumed with it and passes oil' in its fumes.
Just sufficient salt is used to assist in disen-
gaging the sulphur from the ore, but not
enough to form a chloride with the gold or
silver. Tbe decomposition of the water in
the mass allows the hydrogen to combine with
a portiou of the sulphur, and this, being light,
rises Into tho current and is carried off through
ill., chimney. Raw steam injected through
tho mass soon becomes superheated and de-
composes, and the oxygen combines with the

iron while the hydrogen carries oh' what 8Ul-
phur may still linger in the heap. The borniug
of the powdered charcoal leaves the mass
porous and permeable by the injected Bteam,
so that every particle of the ore receives the
benefit ol it. The most refractory ores of all
descriptions may be treated in this way.
Neither arsenical nor antimonial ores can re-
sist this treatment. They only require a little
longer time than ordinary sulphurets. Draw1
ings and an experimental furnace, with some
of the results of operations with the same, may
be seen on application to J. A. Peer, at the
Fulton Foundry. As soon aa a model of this
useful invention can be completed, we will lur-
nish you with an engraved illustration of the
same for the benefit ol your readers.

W. H. Manning.

rWrltu-u lor tilt: Mining and Sctcnliac l*res3.1

Letter from J, H, Ormton.

We have before us a letter, dated Austin
Nevada, January 30th, from "J. H. 0.," in
reply to the Ileese River Reveille's attack
upon him and his former article. It is ably
written, spicy, and equal to his subject, but as
it is out of the line of this journal to insert
personalities (especiallyoveran assumed name),
we deem it just to quote only the most argu-
mentative portion of the letter :

*****

Bnt seriously, all I have got to do is to treat
of the facts of the case between the Reveille
and myself touching the mills and mines around
Austin.

I stated that, in connection with the Reese
River district, there were over 250 stamps,
either ready to work or being made ready, aud
the Reveille affirmed, in reply, that there would
not be 150 when all the mills were completed.
I give you a list of our mills :

Mill*. S'u,»)k.

Conlidcncc, Yaukee Blade 10

Umpire, dip 20

Melucom, do 20

Mains, do 15

Butte, do 8

Keystone, do 20

Austin and Colfax, do 20

Silver Hill, Austin 5

M,inhattau, tlo 30

Boston, do 21)

W:ir2, do 5

California, do 10

Uniou. do 10

Hildretb, do 6

Pioneer, do 20

Clifton, <in i

t'airott, Big Creek 16

Phelps, do 10

Eureka, do. .'. 10

Uppeit, do 6

Total 263

II the writer in the Reveille does not know
how many stamps he has got around his quar-
ters, the foregoing list will be of value tu him,
for it is certainly within ten or fifteen stamps
of being correct. * * * *

J. H. Orjiton.

The New Granada Mines. — We have little
reliable information from the Burbacoas mines,
New Granada, which, at present, are engrossing
tbe attention of tho more excitable portion of
our community. The district is located seventy-
five or a hundred miles inland from Tomaco,
which port is situated about four hundred miles
from Panama. Our best authorities agree
that the mines there have been operated on
for years, that they are located in an unhealthy
climate, and are only to be developed under
many disadvantages. Whenever we can com-
mand any facts of real value to the readers of
the Pbess, concerning this district, we shall
not hesitate to bring them forward.

Next to the Oldest. — TheMouutain Demo-
crat, published at Placerville, has entered upon
the thirteen year of its existence. With the
exception of the Calaveras Chronicle, it is said
to be the oldest paper in the State.

*- -■ s»- •*-■*

Real Del Monte. — This famous mine and
works were recently sold at auction, for the
taxes of 1864, amounting to StoOS.Ul, to A.
Gamble. There is no provision for redemption
in the Nevada laws, ill such cases.

185&

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[S. y. Mining and ScientiUc Tress.

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tbe line of linht literature, than can be found in any simi-
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The Golden Era hag entered upou its fourteenth year of
publication. How many competitors for public favor have
been started during this time, and not possessing tbe fresh-
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— almost unnoticed, No single paper in tho State is more
read and admired, andifrlends in tun states appreclatcit
fully as highly as the thousands hero who weekly scan its
columns'. Ii is no copyist, being in all its main features
Calil'orniuu,uud unlike the" story papers" in general, its
contents are interesting to ah who take an interest in the
literature of this coast. — [Napa Reporter.

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poetry. It ia now publishing, from advance sheets fur-
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Thb Goi.DEJf Era is decidedly the best journal or tho
kind on this coast, aud, we had almost said, in the United
States. It is prepared with great caro and labor, and pub-
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stories of the best author* are printed in its columns, aud
ils local gossip is always pungent, racy and instructive. —
[S. P. Examiner.

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iu the whole country, and is carefully aud Intelligently
conducted. — [S. F. American Flag.

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columns of reading matter. It was never more worthy
tho support of tho reading public than at present. — [S. F.
Morning Cull.

Tue Golden Era is decidedly the best family paper pub-
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a flourishing condition. — [Sacramento Bee.

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are of that originality of style so peculiar to this coast. —
[Oregon Sentinel.

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this coast. It abounds in stories both real and fictitious,
which arc worth a careful perusal by every one. — [Santa
Cru^seutmo].

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procured on tbe continent. — [Red BluG' independent.

The Golbkn EitA has entered upou its fourteenth volume.
It is by far the best literary and famhy paper ever pub-
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The Goldex Era isa most ably conducted literary jour-
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characterized by a llow of wit and fn-sliuess of satire in
dealing with ihe prominent follies rif the ago that is truly
reiVi;y]ii'.:: _[|i(.:.iT,-| N..w*, Silt- Ulko City.

jnv, GOLDEN ERy^l8 a tine lantily aud liln-ary paper, as
Hi*- lii'i.;i<l Iffiioii aiiywliuic can burtsl of. — [Denver Rocky
Mountain News,

The Golden Era Is ib" beat family journal iu the United

Staffs,— .[Salt Lake City Telegraph.

The GOLD.BS ICra is a highly handsome quarto of fifty-six
columns, comprising the freshest ami the richest cream of
American bellea L-ttrcs. Nothing north or SoUth, or
ea-;t or west, can be comparer! to it ns 'an clegon* family
and literary newspaper. — [Union Vcflette, SaULake City."

The Golden Era, instead of economizing during these
dull times and presenting a paper to match the iimes,is
as hrilliaut as over. It has a talented corps of literu'teure,
and keeps folly up to the mark. — [S. F, Dramatic Chron.

Tbe Got.nKN Eua is now in its fourteenth year of publica-
tion, and is established on a firm basis. It has a larger
numberof regular contributors, and gives a greater va-
riety of reaoing mutter (ban any other paper of the kind
published iu San Francisco. — [Quiacy Uniou.

Tue Goloen Era has commenced its fourteenth year
with a steady Improvement in literary and typographical
appearance. — [Yreka Journal.

The Golden' E«a began in the infaucy of the State, and
has grown with it, until there is now hardly a post office in
the State, or on this coast, where it is not taken. It em-
ploys the best writers iu the Atlantic States, in Europe,
amiiu California. — [Colusa Sun.

TnE Golden Era is now enlarged by the addition of eight
columns to its pages— and presents liHy-six columns, con-
taining the grealcsl possible variety of Valuable iind Rtvtcr-
taiuiug, Original ami Selected Matter, nil cmnbinmyto ren-
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-1 QA^v Cottage and Cabin- the favorite ul the fireside in City aud
Couutry, the most useful, agreeable altoguther desirable
publication for Caliuuin i reodora, and their kindred and
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Tt'wus, and Mining Camps of California and tin

dTerri I ■. aliould receive and wel-
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Siriul Romanced in Tho Golden. Era.

The most popular Novels of the present day published

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prominent writers of Literary Reputo in California and on
tho Pacific Coast, al^o correspondents and contributors of
distinguish, d ability in the Atlantic States aud Europe,

comprising aa army of Talent ami Genius ooippreacbed

by any Literary Journal in CulHornlu, tbe Atlantic Slates,
or Europe.

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enjoys by far the largest circulation in the city of San
FraDcisco and in the interior of the State.

THE GOLDEN ERA
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and agricultural precinct So California, and offers unusual
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BROOKS & LAWRENCE,

Goloex Era Building,
No. 643 Clay stree t.near Montgomery, San Francisco

Oity College Laboratories,

SonthcaMt Cor. Stockton and Geary st».

Practical and Analytical Chemistry
and Metallurgy.

THOMAS PRICE,
l^i'ofeNSor of* Chemistry,

(Formerly of the Normal College, Swansea.)

TTHLL GIVE PRAHTIOAL INSTRUCTIONS IN QUAT,I-
ti ttitlve sind Quantitative AnnKsis nnd Assaying. The
i.'onrsn Qinilfllcs student* for the sipplionlinn uf ChetllisLr V
to MF.TALLUKUV, MANUFAUTCKINU AKTS, nnd MINING
PURPOSES

PHARMACEUTICAL and TECHNICAL CHEMISTRY,
such as is required by MedlOUl ;md PhurmucfUtlotl Stu-
dents, will be taught to such students as may require It.

Course of General Cl»e mis try.

Evening Lectures will be delivered every Tuesday, at
half-past seven o'clock. P M.. In tlm Philosophical Hull of
the College, without extra charge to the students In tiie In-
stitution.

On and after the 14th of Fehruary, the Laboratories will
be open every day, except Sundays, from S A. M. to 5 P. M.
For further particulars, address

KFV. P. V. VEEOEK,

Principal of the City College.
6vl2tf Or at 406 California Street.

OTHR IfEW TORIt AGENCY.

Mr. Gko. M Nbivton is our authorized agent in New York
City, and will receive advertisements and subscriptions for
the Mining and Scientific Press at regular rates. Sample
copies of our weekly and monthly Issues can be procured
bv calling upon him, nt H>r office of the ' ' Stockholder,'
Xo. 73 WilliJim street.

Mr. I. N. llnilwon, is authorized In solicit subserlp-
timiK, ndvortislilB, elc., for life Miki«o anhSciisntii-io Pebsbj
iu San Francisco, and to receipt lor the same.

90

Wb» Pto0 mft Mmtlik §xm.

All the mining county papers are building
largely on a long and prosperous working sea-
son, because of the vast amount of snow on
the mountains. The fall of snow this year is
unprecedented since 1852.

New Factory. — Work has been commenced
in the new tub and pail factory just completed
by Messrs. Elain & Howes, on Main street,
near Market.

The Trinity Journal says it is estimated
that in the mountain gorges running from the
Weaverville Basin to the summit of " Old
Bally," the snow is from ten to twenty-five feet
deep.

The Sentinel learns that a planing and turn-
ing mill is about to be erected at Santa Cruz.

Situation Wanted.

An Engineer, who would tako charge of a Stationary
Engine, in the city or country, for a reasonable salary, de

sires a situation. Address,
Francisco Post Office.

Box 17, San
5vl2lf

Trades and Manufactures.

Pacific Glass "Works

Are now prepared to execute orders for the manufacture of
All Kinds of Kottles to Order.

Office, No. 621 Clay street, San Francisco. 3vll-3m

JOHN DASIIL,

(SUCCESSOR TO O. GOBI)

MAKBLE WORKS,

No. 40S Pine sL bet Montgomery aud Kearny, San Francisco.

Mantels, Monuments, Tombs, Plumbers* Slabs,

Etc., On hand and Manufactured to order. *
ASS" Goods shipped to aU parts of the State. Orders re-
9pectfullj solicited. 6v8-3m

Ifj^TBCAJVIEIL. gray,

General Furnishing Undertaker,

641 Sacramento St., corner of Webb, San Francisco.
Barstow's metallic Burial Caskets and Cases.

TI1EOBOKE EALL£SB£Ke,

Maker of Modeis for Inventors.

MACHINES, MATHEMATICAL, OPTICAL AND PHIL-
OSOPHICAL Instruments, Scales, Weights, etc. Steel
Stamps, Dies and Die Sinking, Embossing Stamps. Repair-
ing 01 machinery pruinpilv attended to.

No. AlSMarket'street, San Francisco. n7-tf

Palmer's Patent
ARTIFICIAL LEG,

Ma tiufa c( Hired in Philadelphia, Pcnn.
JARVIS JEWETT, AGENT.

629 Washington Street, San Franeisco, Cah 10v8-Im

DEISTIS WHELAN,
EasJiioiiatole Boot Maker,

REPAIRING NEATLY DONE, AT SHORT NOTICE.
A'o, IT Fourth Street,

Near Market street, San Francisco.
15vl0-lm»

FIRE, HYDRAULIC & SUCTION HOSE,

Ajad. Leather Belting.
M. M. COOK <Sc SOIV,

801 Battery Street, San Francisco,

Are now manufacturing as above, Fire, Hydraulic- and
Suction Hose, aud Leather Beliiuy,' of any dimension and
iu any quantity which, may be desired. Fire Hose and
Belling consuiiulv on Liana" or manufactured to order. Also
Saddles and tlurse Collars.

The subscribers ivouLlI respectfully ask purchasers to call
and examine tlieir .stuck— also testimuUlals uf ihe efficiency
of their work from sue has have used ilieir liuse both tor tiro
and mining purposes. A diploma was awarded lo us last
year, by the Mechanics' Institute, of this city, and a silver
medal this vear. 12vll-ly

SAN FRAjVCISCO

COED AGE MANUFACTORY.

CONSTANTLY OK 1IAKD,

A Large and Complete Assortment

Of

MANILA CORDAGE,

Full MINING PURPOSES.

ALSO

WHALE lilAE, RALE ROPE, ETC.,

Manufactured from Pure Manila Hemp.

Hoisting Hopes for Deep Shafts,

ALSO

lollies for JTeri-y Uoats,

Manufactured to Order.
Office at TITBRS <te CO.'S,

Nos. 611 and 613 Frontstreet
Manufactory at the Pntrn HvlO

Electrotype Cuts, Engravings, Etc. — Our Job Printing
OlDco is abundantly supplied with elegant engravings, or-
uaun'uts, and other embedishmenta iu suit tho various
branches oi" industry in this State,

Professional Cards.

Our Patent Agency.

The Patent Agency of the Mining and Sciuntifio Press
has been signalized with remarkable success during the
past two years. The importance to the Inventive genius of
this coast of a thorough and reliable agency for the solicita
tlon of Letters Patent from the United States and foreign
Governments cannot be over- rated, and the Proprietors of the
Press, feeling the responsibility which rests upon them, and
the reward which must follow the faithful performance of
their trusts, will take care to afford inventors every advan-
tage to be secured to them through a competent and re-
sponsible agency upon this coast

©. C. BUGBEE «fc SCMV,

ARCHITECTS.

DESIGNS, MACHIKE DKAWINGS, AltfR
DRAWINGS ON WOOD.

T4= and 75 Montgomery IBlook

SAN FRANCISCO. 25vl0-3m

FREDERICK MAKTSELL.

Mechanical & Architectural Draughtsman,

No. 422 California street, corner of Leidsdorff.

Drawings of Models made for parties applying for pa
tents at Washington or London. mar23-tf.

JAMES MI. TAYLOR,

Attorney and Counsellor at Law,

COUETSCOMMISSIONBR, appointed by the Fonrth District

Court, COMMISSIONER Oi- DEEDS for Nevada

and Massachusetts,

Court Block, San Francisco.

Entrances opposite City Hall, Merchant street, and 636
1-lvlltf Clay street.

DR. H. AUSTIN,

DENTIST,

Wo. 634= "WaslxLagtorL Street,
Between Moatgonicry and Kearny Streets

[OVER SAN FRANCISCO BATHS]

SAN FRANCISCO. 20vl0-qy

AUGUST KUNAST,

Stock Broker,

Member of the
San Francisco Stock and Exchange Board,

Buys and Sells Stocks, Bonds, Etc.

Office, No. WO Washington Street, San Francisco.

2vl0

G. E. DEETKEN,

Mining Engineer and Metallurgist,

Address - - - - - San Francisco.

William t. zblajsje,

mining engineer,

Will make Surveys and Examinations of Mines, or give
advice regarding their working, the erection of Ma-
chinery, etc.t, »

Office at Union Iron Works, corner or First and Mission
sts., or Lock Box 2,077 Post Office, San Francisco.
Ilv22qy

W. O. ANDREWS,
NOTARY UPTJIRLIO,

— AND —

Commissioner of Deeds for tlic State of
NeVada and the Territory of Arizona,

AND I'OH THE

STATES OP MASSACHUSETTS AND MAINE.
Office, Montgomery Block, 62G Montgomery Street,

10v8-2lU SAN FRANCISCO.

GEOROE II. 1SAKE1E,

Lithographer & Engraver,

No. 5'4'A Montgomery St., San Francisco.

MINING STOCE CERTIFICATES LITHOGRAPHED
IN MOST ARTISTIC STYLE. CALL AND
EXAMINE SPECIMENS.
I0v8-tf

SHEEMAN DAT,
Miniuo; Engineer,

No. St Montgomery Block, San Francisco,

Will examine, survey and report upon mines, aud cons
and advise concerning investments in mining property, or
tho machinery management and expand hares of mines.
22 tr*

To Mining Companies.

A GENTLEMAN OF MUCH EXPERIENCE AS A MIN-
ing Supcmilcmlcnl, In England, Spain, and on the Pa-
cific coast, and one intiiiiiitcly acquainted with every de-
partment of mining, and -with nearly every class of miner-
al, is desirous of securing a position as Superintendent of
som« nulling operation in California or Nevada. The appli-
caiitwns for lour years Superintendent of the New Alma-
den Quicksilver Mine, in this state. The best of reference
given on application at this oftice-
San Franc [sco, Oct. 12, 1S05 .5rlltf

REMOVAL.

MONS. i7~COULOISr,

■t I t> Kearny Street.

Drawing Chissi's in (he Evening will taKe place as usual.

DRAWINGS FOR PATENTS accurately and neatly done.

20vll-lm

Bin port nut to OiUforniunK.— Many inventors have
lately had their claims lor Patents seriously (and In some
cases i'atatlyldelayed by the unquaiiflcatiou of agents who
have not coin plied with the GoYcrnmentlicenseand revenue
laws, as well as other new and imperative regulations,
These discrepancies, although arising from the inexperiencs
of honest agents, are none the less dangerous to applicants
for patents, whose safest course is to trust their business
with none but active and experienced solicitors. The Min-
ing 'and Scientific Tress Patent Agency 'has strictly com-
piled with the requisitions of the Department, and properly
died all necessary papers as Claim Agents.

Metallurgy.

ITCOSHEIMER'S CONCENTRATOR

RECEIVED THE FIRST PREDUVdl

From the ROYAL POLYTECHNIC SOCIETY, in Corn-
wall, and was hlglily recommended by the Commissioners
as the most Simple and Effective Concentrator for all kinds
of Ores.

Every Quartz Mill ought to have them, as thev not
only save Gold and Silver, but also tlic Quicksilver and
Sulphiirets, without extra labor. They can be built en-
tirely of wood at the mine, and will separate more per-
fectly in one operation, than any other Concentrator in
use. Apply to

J. MOSJtfEIMER,

23vllqy 423 Washington street.

ETJROFEIA.IX

METALLURGICAL WORKS,

Practical Mining School,
Bryant Street, Between Third and Fourth,

SAN FRANCISCO.

THE Proprietors arc at all times prepared to work or test
Ores sent to this establishment— cither in large or small
a nan titles— by such process as may be found best adapted to
leir chemical Character, after a cprcful analysis has been
made. Testlotsof Ore adapted l.i the smelting process at-
tended to, Sulphuret, pyritoua, and Hie (so-called) ,lrebel-
lous ores," are liaving especial attention paid to their suc-
cessful treatment. Assaying in the humid and, dry way.
Also, refilling by cnpellation, done at moderate rates.

PEACTICAL MINXXG NCIIUOL.

The proprietors — encouraged by numerous applications
from gentlemen desirous of pursuing the study of practical
metallurgy— have concluded to admit parties on reasonable
terms. Having In their Mill all the necessary appli-
ances for crushing, roasting, amalgamating, smelting, re-
fining and assaying, as also a well extended Laboratory for
the analysis of Ores and Minerals, a good opportunity is
here offered to acquire a sound practical knowledge of the
business.

s. P. Kimball, J, R. Murphy.

IOvIO

SODIUM -A.MA.:LGr A.M!

YTith Instructions for Its Use.

THE ABOYE

FOK SALE IN ANY QUANTITY THAT
MAX BE REQUIRES,

— BY—

H. P. WAKELEE, Importer,

2yl2 lin Corner Montgomery and Bush streets.

To Metallurgists aud Miners.

A MAN WHO HAS HAD PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE,
both in Europe and California, offers his services to

superintend and erect COPPER SMELTIXC WORKS, or
ARGENTIFEROUS LEAD SMELTING WORKS. Also, to
superintend a Copper Mine.

Consultations given upon llic above subjects.

Address "B. B." box lu;( fosioitlce, San Francisco.

4vl2tf

G. KTJSTEL,

Metallurgist and Mining Engineer,

Stevenson House, corner Montgomery and California sts.

Ores Analyzed,

Advice given, and Plans Furnished for working of different

Ores. Mines examined and reported upon.

2l)vll3m

BOAL.T & STETEFELDT,

Metallurgists and Mining Engineers

AUSTIN, 3VETABA.

Western Branch of ADELBERG A RAYMOND, No. 90
Broadway, New York. llvll

Copper 9 Lead, GS-olcL, Hilver,

Nickel and Cobalt Ore.

The above Ores are either purchased or liberal advances
made upon consignments, at the lowest British rates oi in-
terest. For particulars apply to

THOMAS PRICE,

Agent for Townshend "Wood «fc Co., Swansea,

No- 406 California Street, San Francisco.
15vlU-3m

M^DSTXJX &> CO.,

Office, Stevenson IIouhc

Corner Californiii and Montgomery streets (up stairs).

WILL CONTRACT FOR THE

PURCHASE OF COPPER ORES,

Assay nfj eight per cent.' and upwards of Copper to the

We will make advances upon Ores of Copper.

San Francisco. Post Oifice Box 1259, 22

WILLIAM PENROSE,

Ageui .for JI^mx Y iviiin A "Son and Hiillivyii A:

Co., Smelters at Su;iiim:i,

Is prepared to buy in any quantity

COPPER, SILVER, GOLD, LEAD

AND OTHER VALUABLE ORES;
Also Lead Bars Containing Gold and Silver,

Sgp Full value paid on delivery in this City.^ff
Address Lock Box No. 992, P. 0., San Fraucisco. 25vl0

-A. Business Convpli merit,

Petaltjma, Oct, 4, 1865.
Messrs. Dewey & Co.— Gentleuic-D : Your note inform-
ing me that my patent for Crushing and Baling Machine is
ordered to issue is at haod. Plonse accept my thanks for
the prompt and business -Jikt; manner with .which the case
has hednc6nddcletl,ah(l inclosed find twenty dollars for
balance Government tots; Kcspcetl'ullv, dtc.

JACOB PRICE.

SODIUM,

Potassium, Magnesium,

And a fresh supply of

PURE CHEMICALS.

Just received and for sale by

JOH.\ TATLOR A CO.,
4vl2-lm 612 Washington street

-A-X>V^ljXCDES made

ON

Copper Ore,

BY ALSOP & CO.,

2-3m California Street, San Fraucisco.

Klines Sold in New York.

THE SUBSCRIBER HAVING EXCELLENT FACILITIES
for disposing of Gold, Silver and Copper Mints of the
Pacific coast .in New York and Boston, will be pleased to
confer with those having miues for sale. No charges unless
sales are made.
Refers to R. G. Sneath, G. W. Glbbs, Thos. Hill.
4vl2 J. WILLIAMS, 413 East street.

By Authority of the State of California,

Ilavlnir fully Complied with the l<aw toy a De-
posit of ffi535,OUO Ifionds of the State of
California, and the trnited States.

BIGELOW & BROTHER,

General Insurance Agents.

Fire, Marine, and Life Insurance.

CAPITAL REPRESENTED $15,000,00 0.
California Deposit, $535,000.

OFFICES—.^. TV. corner of Montgomery and
Sacramento streets.

COMPANIES REPRESENTED!

HOME INSURANCE CO. OF N. Y., Assets $3,700,000

HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE CO., Assets 1,600,000

PHENIS INSURANCE CO., N. T., Assets 1,000,001)

ARCTIC INSURANCE CO., N. T., Assets 700 00J

WASHINGTON INSURANCE CO., N. Y., Assets... - 700,000

NEW YORK ACCIDENTAL INS. CO., Assets 260,000

CONNECTICUT MUTUAL LIFE INS. CO., Assets.. 8,000,000

POLICIES Issued on Freights, Cargoes and Treasure from
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FIRE INSURANCE POLICIES issued on all kinds of In-
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ACCIDENTAL POLICIES issued on the most favorable
terms, insuring the payment of stated suras in the event of
death, or a fixed Weekly Compensation for Total Disability
for the term of twenty-six weeks for any one accident.
These Policies cover all kinds ot Accidents, and are issued
for single trips or for the year-

l.ossi'i Payable In Gold Coin of the United
States.

We represent Companies

That Have Stood the Test of fears,

And offer as favorable terms as any on the Pacific Coast.

BIGELOW At BROTHER,
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WE ARE NOW OFFERING
OTJTEt IMMENSE STOCK

Fine Custom Made Clothing

AND*—

Gents' Furnishing Goods

AT PRICES THAT REFT COMPETITION.

Our Stock of Clothing Consists of
ALL THE LATEST STYLES

BOTH OF MATERIAL AND FINISH.

A Large Assortment of
Trunks, Vallacs, Carpet Bogs, Rlanket*! Etc..

AT EXTREMELY LOW PRICKS.

•T. IR,. MEAD & CO.,

8vl0 Cor. of Washington and Sansome streets.

Volume Twklfth. — The Mining and Scientific Press,
with its last issue, commenced its twelfth volume. Since
Dewey & Co. have " held the ribbons " its gait has been
rapid toward a perfect journal. Its appearance evidences
its prosperity, but doubtless, like some of the rest of ns,
it can stand increased encouragement. Let such be givi-n,
:ind, our wi»rd for it, volume thirteen will acknowledge
receipt. — [Cloldcu Era,

Wht pining and JMentiffc I row.

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It is proposed lo propel the streetcars on
the Allrany and West '1'roy track by the Me
of coinpress.d air, t:i be supplied ton reservoir
in each car from a great reeenfoir at each ter-
minus, his siiid that a ear cao carry enough
e I ail in move it ten miles at a proper
mat it can be ruu ut a
. i 2.5U pet day.

Santa i'ulz 1! uliioad. — Au estimate made
and published in tho Sentinei, shows that
thirty line miles will connect Santa Cruz with
the San Jose Railroad, and that the wotk can
be done for S'b'H.OW.

Rrpi olive- were on the trees at Santa Cruz,
while deep snow covered the mountains not
two miles distant.

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TERMS— Tuition tn tlic Classical nnd Scientific Depart-
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jn _- Mi'artirli-- washed; Scl I Stationery; Medical

Attendance and Medicine; fuel, light, baths, etc.,
per session of ton months $350

Fnr further Information and catalogues, apply to the
President of the College, or lo Rev. \ Marasuhi, St. Igna-
tius College, Market street, san Francisco.

3vli REV, a.. MASNATA, S. J., President.

Machinists and Foundries.

GEORGE T. PUA.CY,
MACHINE WORKS,

Nob. lU9u»d 111 Fremont street, near corner of Mission,

opi'osm: mechanics' mill,

SAN FRANCISCO.

STEAM EXGI.VE, FLOUR AXD SAW >HT.™

And Quartz Machinery, Printing Presses,

and

KS-Special attention paid to Repairing.^

qy-3

'C •■ -

THE PACIFIC IRON WORKS,

l^iirst 4& X^remont S?ts.s "between Mission «fc Howard, ©an Francisco.

The proprietors of the above Works invito the attention of all parties interested to their greatly Improved and uno-
qnalcd facilities for manufacturing Btepm Engines and Boilers, both Marine and Stationary, of any required size and
pattern. Quartz Mills, Amalgamating, Pumping and Hoisting Machinery of the most approved construction. Flour, Saw.
and Sugar Mills, Water Wheels, Ac., Ac. Our pattern list Is most complete and extensive, embracing the late improve-
ments In all classes of machinery adapted to use on this coast. We would call especial attention to the fact that we have
secured the exclusive right of manufacture for the Pacific Coast of the celebrated Greene Engine, conceded to be the
most economical and perfect working Engine now in use. We are also exclusive manufacturers of the celebrated

Bryan Battery, Varney'x Amalgamators and Separators. Kycrson's Superheated Steam Amal-
gninu I urs and Rotary Crusuers, Stone Breaker*!, dfc«; Orders respectfully Solicited.

GODDARD <fc COMPANY.

PALMER, KNOX & CO.,

Golden State Iron Works,

Koi. 10, SI, Stf and S3 First Street,
SAN FRANCISCO.

MANOFACTDHH ALL KINDS OF

MACHINERY,

STEAM £.\GI\i:s A.\l» QVABTZ MILLS
DUNBAR'S IMPROVED

Self- A.dJ UHtlng Piston Paolclng,

Requires no springs or screws; Is always steam tight;

without excessive friction, anducxer

gels slack, ur leaky.

WHEELER A RANDALL'S

NEW OKIMHUt AND AMALGAMATOR.

HEPBURN A PETERSON'S

AMALGAMATOR AX l» SEPARATOR,

Tyler's Improved Water Wheel,

Giving the greatest power, al lower ccrst, than any

Wheel in use. There are ovlt 1,600 running,

giving universal fit tibiae Lion.

KAOX'N AMALGAMATORS,

WITH PALMER'S PATENT STEAM CHEST,

Superior lor working either Gold or Stiver Ores.

Genuine 'While Iron Stamp Shoes and l>le*

Having been engaged fur Ibe past eight rears In quarts
mining, ami being conversant with all the Improvements,
■•iilii-r in Mining ur Milling, we arc prepared i<> furnish, at
thosnorlest notice, the must perfect machinery for reduc-
ing ores, ur saving either gold or sliver. 13vl0qy-lf

UNION IRON WORKS,

Saeramento.

WILLIAMS, HEILEROJST & CO

MANOFACTUIIEHS OP

STEA.JVJC ENGINES, BOILERS,
And all kinds of Mining Machinery.

Also, Urn- a i m\ wine Presses made and repaired

wuli neatness; durability ami dispatch.

Uatibnr'M Pateut Seif-dLdJiiatlnff Steam Piston

PACK I Mi, for new and nlii Cylinders, manufactured

to order.

Front Street, between X and O streets,

14vl I Saokauento City.

Vulcan Iron Works Company

[ESTABLISHED 1850.]
First, Natoma and Fremont Streets.

IRON FOXJTVI>EI£!#,

Steam Engine and Locomotive

IBTJIILVDEIiS,

Boiler Makers, and Workers in Sheet iron, Brass and Copper.

These Works have lately been increased hy the addition o
new shops oil Fremont Street, doubling the "capacity of the
original establishment Their facilities lor turning out ma-
chinery prouiptlv and efficiently, arc now uncnunled in the
Suite, Their Boiler Works have also been enlarged corres-
pondingly.

The Company are prepared to execute orders for all
classes of Machinery and Boiler Work, such as
Mining, Steamship, and Steamboat Machinery,
Railroad Machinery, Flouring Mills,

Locomotives, Quartz Mills,

Cur Trucks, Sugar Mills,

Car Wheels, Saw Mills,

Housings and Irons; and
Manufacturing Machinery of Every Kind.

Sole IWCaniilttc tinkers of

HEPBURN A PETERSON'S REDUCING PAN AND AMAL-
GAMATOR

HEATH'S AMALGAMATOR;

HESSE A MOORE'S IMPROVED HOWELL QUARTZ
CRUSHER;

BAUX A lil'lOU'S AMALGAMATOR AND SEPARATOR;

FAUOniiFA'SOUAKTZ CKINDEK AND WATER WHEEL"

JONVAL'S IMPROVED WATER WHEEL:

LEFFEL'S AMERICAN DOUBLE TURBINE WATER
win-; ELS.

STEVEN'S PISTON PACKING RINGS.
They have also a large assortment n| Patterns for Pump-

Injr ami Hoisting Machinery, Hearing, Fullics, Water Mill

Irons, Hydraulic and Screw Presses, Retorts, Furnaces,

Grate liars. House Fronts, Oruatficntal Fence Posts and

Paling, Stove Ranges, etc., etc.

Quartz Stampers, Shoes and Blew, of the best
Bard Iron. Quartz Screen** of Russia

Iron launched to Order. 27

a. J. BOOTH.

GKO. W. rittSCOTT.

JOHN LOCHHEAD'S

8TBAM ENGINE "WORKS,
Beale Street, near Mlnftioi, Street,

SAN FBiAB'QISOO.

Slc.iin Engines of ayery description tjufll to order— Marin
Stationary, or Locomotive.

Hoisting and Pumping JSustnci*,

Portable Engines ol" nil Sizes; Doilfccj' Ptinnis, Etc.

20v3q JOHN LOCUIIEAD, I'raclical Ent'incerl

Miners' Fonntlry

MACHINE WOEKS,

First St., between llowartl and FoIkoui Streets,

SAN FRANCISCO.

EVERY description of Iron and Brass Machinery, the
BEST anil MUST Ert>M>U ICA F,, m.uiiilailurcd'iu Hie
Stair ut' California, will be furnished Willi dispatch at the
MINERS' FOUNDRY AND MACHINE U t IRKS, such as

Steam Engines' and Boilers, Flour, Saw and Quartz Mills,

Machinery, Mining Pumps, Amalgamators,

Retorts, Etc., Etc.

In; given to tho. manufacture of
signed fur places i»f difllculflac-
Quartz Crushers. Amalgamators

Particular attention wi
Machinery In Sections d
cess. Various models oi
and Water Wheels-some

V1 Parties desiring to lent their ores imicticallv, in small
uantitics, will he afforded ample facilities, htocb of cost.

All parties desiring accurate and highly finished drawings
and superior Machinery, at most reasonable rates, arc cor-
dially invited to call before contracting elsewhere.

HuWLAND, ANGEL A JONG.

LEWIS COFFEY. J. S. R13DOM

LEWIS COFFEY & RISDOIV,

Steam Boiler & Sheet Iron "Works.

THE only exclusively Boiler Malting establishment on the
Pacific Coast owned mid conducted by Practical Boiler
Makers. All orders for New Work and the repairing of Old
Work, executed as ordered, and warranted as tu quality,

Old Stand, corner of Bush and Market streets, opposite
Oriental Hotel, San Francisco.

tfflONIRON W0RKSI

Corner First and Mission streets,

SAN FRANCISCO.

ESTABLISHED I1Y 1849.

HAYING INCREASED OUR FACILITIES IN EVERY
Department, we are now prepared at the Bhortcst
notice and at the most reasonable rates, to furnish all kinds
anil description of Machinery, Including Steam Engines.
Quartz Mills. Mining Pumps of all kinds, Hoisting Gear, Gas
Work, Litundry Machinery, Architectural and Ornamentur
Castings, Sugnr Mills, Saw and Flour Mills, Water Wheels of
all kinds. Hydraulic, Hay, Rag, Screw and Drop Presses,
Coining Machinery, Pile Drivers, Bark and Malt Mills, and
all kinds of Castings.

Engines.

Marine Engines, Oscillating and Ream ; Stern and Side
Wheel Boats, Locomotives, Stationary Engines, Horizontal,
Upright, Oscillating and Beam, from six to tlfty inches
diameter. Also, Scott and Eckart's Adjustable Cut-off Regu-
lator—best in use; W. R. Eckart's Balance Valve for Sta-
tionary Engines; Woodward's Patent Steam Pump and Fire
Engine.

Boilers.

Locomotive, Flue, Tubular, Upright, Cylinder and Cornish,
and every vnriely of Boiler Work. All sizes of tubes aud
pipes for pumps.

Amalgamating Machinery.

Wheeler A Randall's Improved Tractory Curve Pan,
Zcnas Wheeler's improved thit bottom pan, Beldin's pan,
Ventch's tubs, Prater's concentrators, Waklce'spans, Beers'
pan, German Barrels, Arastra Gearing, Chile Mills, Set
tiers of all descriptions, Retorts of all sizes and shapes, for
Sliver and Gold, Portable Stamp Mills, Straight Batter-
ies, for wood or Iron frames, Dry Crushing Batteries, or
machines with Hie latest improvements, every variety of
Stamps, Mortars, Cams, Pans and Tubs.

BLAKE'S PATENT QUARTZ CRUSHERS, of all sizes.

Oil Boring Tools and Machinery,

Of the latest and most approved construction, made from
drawings lately made by Prof. Blake at tho oil wells in
Pennsylvania.

Wo have Lite facilities for working gold and sliver quartz
and other ores, to test their value, by the hundred weight
or ton.

Russia Iron Screens, of all degrees of fineness and of all
qUalitiesi.C Iron.

AH work dune in the best manner at the lowest cash

21vt6 H. J. JtOOTH it CO.

JOHN P. GAU.AOU

JOSISI'U " I.! 1>.

GALLAGHEE & WEED,
BRASS AND BELL FOUNDRY

A_ncl JLoclc 3Taietoi,y.

ALL KINDS OF BRASS ANH COMPOSITION CASTINGS
AND FINISHING DONE WITH NEAT-
NESS AND DISPATCH.

CHURCH AND STEAMBOAT BELLS, OF ALL SIZES,
made to order. Engineers' Gongs made and hung in
the best manner. Bank, Vault, Store and Prison Locks;
also Brass Padlocks and Shop Locks of various patterns, on
hand and made to order.

fl®- Particular attention given to casting Rudder Braces
and Sliin WurU in general.
«3y All Jfdis promptly attended to. Prices moderate. -Jga
Nu. P25 EUrst Street, opposite Minna next door to Pacific

foundry. jStr

[Removed from Oregon street, between Front and Davis.

PORTLAND BOILER WORKS.

JKOYKIHAN & AITKEN,

BOILER MAKERS AND SHEET IRON WORKERS.

N. B.— AL1 kinds of .Boiler anil Sheet Iron Work executed
at the shortest notico, and i>n the most rcaaonablo terras.

Mission street, between Bcale and Fremont streets, Sa
Francisco. qy29-t

FULTON

Foundry and Iron Works.

HINCKLEY & CO.,

MAKUFACTUBKR3 Of

STEAM ENGINES,
Quartz, Flour and Saw Mills,

Moore'n Glrlmlet* nnd Am a 1 animator, Mining:

l'umi». Anuiig:i imibirs, and all kinds ol*

Machinery.

Nos. 45, 47 a.id 49 First street, between Market and Mis-
sion street, San Francisco. 3-gy,

SAN FRANCISCO

Foundry and Machine Works,

A\ E. Cor. Fremont and Mission streets.
Manufacturers of

Marine and Stationery Engines

Quarts Machinery, Saw, Flour and Sugar Mills, Mining

Pumps, Hoisting Gear, Agricultural Implements, etc.

— ALSO—

'Wine, Cider, Cotton and Tobacco Presses

of the latest Improved Patterns.
Brodie's Improved Patent WIND BLAST SEPARATOR,
for Dry Crushing; Salmon's Patent Amalgamator and
Separator; Wheeler & Randall's New Grinder and
Separator; Bnux &. Guiod's Amalgamator and
, Separator; W. W. Tupper's Patent Sectional
Grate Bar; Coal Oil Well Boring Ma-
chinery complete, on hand.

STEAM ENGINES AND BOILERS,

Of all sizes, constantly on hand; Quartz Mill Shoes and
Dies Warranted to bejinude of the best while iron.

Dunbar's Improved ScUVAdJnntlnic Pint on.
Packing', rctiuires no springes or screws; Is always steam-
tight; without excessive Irletion, and never gets slack or
leaky.

MACHI\EKT, OP ALL DESCR I PRIONS,

Bought, sold, or exchanged. Boll Cut ling and, Castings, at

the lowest market rates.

6vll-ly BEVOE, IIIASMOKE <fc CO.

Noyelty Iron Works,

Steam Engine, Boiler and
Machine S^liops.

STEAM ENGINES AND BOILERS, OF ALL KINDS. ON
hand aud Made to Order. Quartz, Saw and Flour Mills,
and all other kinds of Machinery, made to order, bought,
sold or exchanged.

Reynolds' "Variable Cut-Off Saves from »5
to fiO per cent, of Fuel.

WINANS' ANTt.JMIRIJSTATION POWDER for Steam
Boilers, a SURE REMEDY. Send for a Circular.

m. rsr. s^K.iEiv.

IWo.lOTuv.il 1©» Fremont M.( cor of Mixtion

SAN FRANCISCO 21v9lfQ

JAMES MACKE1ST,,

CO^TEK-SMITH.

BTo. 2£G Fremont ft., bet. Howard «fc Polttoni.

All kinds of COPPER WORK done to order in the best
manner. Particular attention paid to Steamboat, Sugar

House and Distillery work.

To Printers.

Wo have for sale, at a bargain, a Second-hand Half-Medi-
um (largest' size), Ruggles' Engine Job-Printing Press, of
most approved pattern. It Is in excellent; condition, and
warranted b> work y.= good as new. Apply soon, at Hie
oilioe oi' the Mining and Scientific Pukss. ( lOvlltf

92

8ftt pitting mft Mmtxfk

Stocks Impeoving.— By reference to the
"Weekly Stock Circular upon another page, it
will be observed that miuing shares generally
are improving. A recent good strike in the
Hale & Nocross seems to have had the effect
to vitalize the market. The Virginia Enter-
prise gives us the following intelligence con-
cerning the present condition of the Hale &
Norcross mine : At the point where the much
talked of strike has been made, we found a
Dumber of miners at work taking out ore.
This spot is about 700 feet below the surface,
and is nearly 200 feet lower than the Comstock
vein has ever yet been tapped. The vein or
deposit of ore is from fifteen to sixteen feet in
width, with clay walls on both sides. All the
rock between these walls is taken out for work-
ing. It will probably average 9t60 or $70 per
ton, though assays showing the ore to go far
above these figures have been made. There is
a little black sulpuuret ore in the deposit ; it
is principally chloride ore and has a greenish
tinge in the walls of the mine or when fresh
dug. The vein has been explored lengthwise
for a distance of about sixty feet,.and has been
worked upward but one floor above the level of
the car track. The deposit appears to widen
as it is followed northward. About thirty
tons of ore are taken out per day, but in a few
days when room is made, more men will be set
to work aud about fifty tons per day will be
taken out. That this will prove an extensive
and lasting deposit is shown, we think by its
being encased in well defined clay walls. Had
it occurred in the mass of vein-stone without
any particular bounds, we should be inclined
to consider it a mere accidental bunch, liable
to be lost when followed in any direction.
The finding' of so large and rich a deposit of
ore at this depth is most encouraging to all
companies engaged in working claims upon the
Comstock lead. The works are perfectly dry
at the point we have been speaking of, and the
chances are that the company might even go
much lower and not be troubled with water.

QUARTZ OPERATOR'S

H A. N" D BOOK.

A. XSook for Every Intelligent Prospector,
Shareholder, Miner and Machinist.

ZEXA8 WHEELER AND P. Iff. RAKDALL,
Authors and Publishers.

Bound in Cloth— 144 Pages, Duodecimo.

Tm; Quartz Operator's Hand Booe is presented, to the
public as a carefully prepared epitome of all that is valua-
ble tor the practical operator iu the miue and mill. -We
have here all the most necessary hiuts and directions for
testing and assaying the ores of the various minerals ; an
explanation of chemical terms ; a brief and intelligible
description of the numerous processes for roasting ores,
and the extraction of inotals from their ores by amalga-
mation and otherwise.

The work also contains an original and highly interest-
ing discussion of the traetory and differently formed
grinding plates, as applied tu the redaction of ores — a sub-
ject not only of special interest to tbe scientific reader,
but also practically of the highest importance to every
quartz miner

Professor Silliman, of Yale, and Hodgson, of the.ColIege
ot California, having examined this discussion, as .sub-
mitted to them by its author, Mr. Randall, previous to
the compilation of this work, speak of tbe same as not
only mathematically correct, buPalso as of great practical
value. Messrs W: R. Eckart, Jr. , Engineer, (late of U. 6.
N.',) and W. 51. Belshaw, assay ei* and superintendent ol
the 6. T. M. Co., to whom the entire work was submitted
while passing lluougli the press, speak oi the same as oue
of high practical unportauee to quartz miners and mill-
PU'U- generally. *

No work has been offered to the mining public of Cali-
fornia which contains so much valuable inlormatiou, con-
densed iu to so conveuient a space as is here presented.
Io its preparation, much care has been taken to secure
brevity, conciseness, and simplicity— in fact to make it a
complete aud reliable Quartz Miner's Hand Book.

fne Table of Contents of ttiis book will be fouud on pa
416 of the MlSHfG asd ScikntIFIU Prkss of July 1st, 1865,

odd by booksellers generally. Price by mail, postage
paid, $1.25. Address" Wheeler & Kaudall, at the iljr'vg
Hud Scientific fress uflice, San Francisco." 2\T1

ldt Premicm, at Sacramento Pu.ir ISOii

1st Premium, :*t S. F. Bay District 18o»

1st Premium at Sacramento 1863

1st Premium, at San Francisco 1864

1-.1 Premium, for Cordials 1864

1st Premium, for Hygienic Bitters... .1864
\warded to

OFFICE OP THE COUNTY CLERIC OF THE CITT AND
County of San Francisco, State of California,— In
County Court.

In ttie matter of the application of LA MORKONENA
S1LVFR MINING COMPANY. lor Order of Dissolution,

Notice is hereby given, pursuant u> law and unorder of
the Bon. Sajiu'ill Cowlss. Coumy Judge of said City .and
County, this day made, that La Morronena Silver Mining
Company, a corporation duly organized and doing business
in aind O'nv and OouiUy, has made application! by petition
duly tiled, that said Company be disincorporated aud dis-
solved, and that said application will be heard by ami before
the Hon. Sa.mdel Cowlks, County Judge ufurcsuid, onthe
seventeenth day of February, A. D. lStiii, at iu o'clock. A. M.,
in I Iu* Qourl Room of said County Court, in the City Hall
Building of said City and County.

Wiuii'ss toy hand ami iliu Sen I ol said County Court, this
eighteenth day of January, 1«66-

j Seuiaufl ". S. Rev. i \YM. LOEWY, County Clerk.
i Slaiiiii, Sue, canceled. ) By J. Mai-ut.ily, Dep. Co Clerk,

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cure of all disorders, whether acute or chronic; that it is
followed by none of those debilitating diseases, such as
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There Is not one female, invalid in twenty that has been
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This statement we make in confidence, from an experience
of the lust seven years. From the many who havo been
treated at our Cafe, we have yet to learn of a single regret
from husband or wife of the lime or means they have ex-
pended iu Hygienic Medication.

New York, Aug. 1, 1858.
To nil whom it mat/ concern:

This certifies, that Dr. Barlow J. Smith is a graduate of
the Now York llygico-Therapeutic College, which College
has a regular Charter from tiie Legislature of the State of
New York, and is authorized to erant Diplomas, conferring
on its students all and the same privileges and immunities
In relation to the praciice of the Healing Art, that are con-
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cy, especially in its connection wilh Physiology and Path-
ology, a portion ol the time under tho instruction of Fowler
& Wells, of this city, and has labored successfully as a
teacher and lecturer on these subjects.

R. T. TRALL,
Principal New York Hygieo-Therapeutic College.

To ail whom it may concern :

I have known Dr Barlow J. Smith, both in our office as

a Student, aud a practical Phrenologist in the country, and

from what I know of him 1 can clwerlully recommend him

tun honest, faithful delineator of character, and as such

can cheerfully recommend him to the public.

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Dr. Smith spends a part of each day in San Francisco, at-
tending to family practice and to Phrenological and Physi-
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up stairs, corner Montgomery and Sacramento streets.
Office hours from 11 A. M: to 2 P. M. Circulars sent on ap-
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20vlltf San Francisco, Box 473.

New Mining Advertisements,

Continued Mining Advertisements u ill he found under another luxtd

Providence ©-old and Silver Mining Company,
Nevada District, Nevada County, California,
Notice is hereby giveu, that ar a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the flth day of Febru-
ary, 18t>6, an assessment of one i$l) dollar per share was
levied upon the capital stock of said Company, payable
immediately, in United States gold coin, to the Secretary.
Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 17th day of March, 1S66, will be
advertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold on Saturday, the 31st day
of March, 18G6, to pay the delinquent assessment, to-
gether with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By
order of the Board of Trustees.

J. M. BUFFINGTON, Secretary.
Office, No. 10 Government House, corner of Sansome and
Washington streets, San Francisco. feblO

Used on that day as delinquent, tuid unless payment shall
be made before, will be sold on Monday, the i!6th day of
March, 1866, at 3 o'clock, P. M., to pay tho delinquent as-
sessment, together with costs of advertising and expenses
of the sale. By order of the Board of Trustees.

E. J. DR1NRHODSE, Secretary.
Office, No. 228 Front street, San Fraocisco, Cal. fobl0-4w

SoDthern Xiifrht Gold and Silver Mining Com-
pany, Reese River Mining District, Lander County, Ne-
vada.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 6th day of Feb-
ruary, 1S66, an assessment (No. S) of twelve dollars and fifty
cents ($12.50) per share was levied upon the capital stock
of said Company, payable immediately, in United States
gold or silver colu, to the Secretary, at his office, No. 22?
Front street, San Francisco, Cal.

Any stock upon whichsnidassosrtnipuf shnllrcmain unpaid
on Saturday, the loth day of .March, 1SUG, will be adver-

Y7nited States Mining Company.— Location t

Virginia District, Storey County, Nevada.

Notice Is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trnstees of said Company, held onthe 7th day of Febru-
ary, 1866, an assessment of fifty (50) cents per Bhare was
levied on each and every share of the capital stock of said
company, payable Immediately, in gold or silver coin of
the United States, to the Secretary, at hie office, or to F.
A. Marston, Virginia. Nevada.

Any stock upon which Bald assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 17th day of March, 1866, will be
advertised as delinquent, and unless paid, will be Bold on
Saturday, the 31st day of March, 1866, to pay said delin-
quent assessment, together with costs of advertising and
expenses of sale. By order of the Board of Trnstees.

J. M. BUFFINGTON, Secretary.

Office, No. 10 Government House, corner Sansome and
Washington Btreets. San Francisco. feblO

Mining Notices— Continued.

JTcio Mining Advertisements to be found under another heading.

Animas Silver Mining Company, Ven-

tenas, Durango, Mexico.

Notice, — There are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, on account ol assessment levied od the 30th
day of December, 1865, the several amounts set opposite
tho names of the respective shareholders, as follows:

Names. No. Certificate. No. Shares. Amount.

LansiDg Haignt 56, 67, 59, 60

62, 63 97 $38 80

Lansing Haight unissued 155 62 00

Edwards Woodruff 5 50 20 00

Mrs. Caroline E Woodruff 106 150 60 00

Jerry Parsons 84 100 40 00

J FilSebrown 828 60 20 00

P Decker 48 60 20 00

B Bijrelow 06 50 20 00

W C Belcher 86 10 4 00

And in accordance with law, and an order of the Board
of Trustees, made on the 30th day of December, 1865, so
many shares of each parcel of said stock as may ho neces
sary, will he sold at public auction, at tho office of the
Secretary Pro tem., Thomas Hill, 622 Montgomery street,
on the 19th day of February, 1866, at the hour of 12
o'clock M. of said day, to pay said delinquent assessment
thereon, together with costs of advertising and expenses
or sale,

feb3 THOMAS HILL, Secretary Pro tem .

Bine Ledge Gold and Silver Alining Com-

pauy, Lander County Nevada.

Notice.— frhero are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed Stock, ou account of Assessment levied on the
2d day of January, 18o6, the several amounts set op-
posite tho names of the respective shareholders, as
follows :

Names. No. Certificate. No, Shares, Amount.

Aron,Jos 96 1 fi 00

Aron.riimon 118 1 i rjO

Abrams,M 220 1 l 00

Beer, Julius 12 10 10 00

Beer, Julius 95 1 l 00

Beer, Julius 104 1% 1 50

Beer, Julius 106 16 15 00

Beer, Julius 120 5% 6 50

Bachman.D 221 1 1 00

Biddlemon, E J 191 7 7 00

Cutter, HF 208 6 6 00

Cutter, HF 231 67 67 00

Cohn, G 61 5 ft 10

Francis, D E 3 5 5 00

Frank, J 222 1 1 00

Greene, S H 2;3 1 1 00

Heath, R W 216 31^ 34 50

Harrington. WC 2 4 1 100

Haas, Solomon . 129 5 5 00

Li^ht, CH 187 4# 4 25

Levy, Isaac i'25 2 2 00

Mcyerfeld, M 2'_'6 2 2 00

Periey,D W 19 20 20 00

Porley.DW 20 20 20 00

Perley.D W 23 10 10 00

Perley,D W 25 5 5 00

Perley.D W 26 5 5 00

Smith, AN 227 5 6 00

Strauss, Emanuel 105 5 6 00

Strauss, Emanuel 116 5 5 00

Scott, H 217 138 138 00

Weusinger.FS 228 3 3 00

Woodlfiaf. H 229 1 J (to

Waterman, ER 165 2 2 00

Watriss, Geo E 207 34 13-16 34 82

And in accordance with lavrt and an order of the Board
of Trustees, made on the 2d day of January, 1806, so
many shares of each parcel of said stock as may be neces-
sary, will be sold at public auction, at the ollicc of the
Company, by Jones & Bendixen, auctioneers, on' the 20th
day of February, 1866, at tho hour of 1 o'clock P. M. of
said day, to pay said delinquent assessment thereon,
togoihor with costs of advertising aud expanses of sale.
N. 0. FASSETT, Secretary.

Office, 402 Front street, San Francisco, Cal. feb3

Consolidated Silver Hill Mining Company-
Location of Works: Esmeralda District, Nevada.
Notice Is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 5th day of January,
A. D. 1866, an assessment of two dollars (S3) per share was
levied upon the capital stock of said Company, payable
immediately, In United States gold and silver coin, to tho
Secretary, at the office of the Company, Boom No. 15 Gov-
ernment House, San Francisco, California.

Any slock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 10th day of February, 1866, will be
advertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold on Wednesday, thc2l.-.tday
of February, 1866, to pay the delinquent assessment, togeth-
er with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By order
of tho Board of Trustees.
janl3 JOHN J. MACKENZIE, Secretary.

Postponement. — The advertisement of stock delinquent
on the above assessment is hereby postponed until Satur-
day, Ihc L7th day of February, 1.860. and the sale thereof
until Saturday, March, 3d, 1866. By order ol the Board of

feblO JOHN J. MACKENZIE, Secretary.

Wht pining antl JNftvHfic § tm»

93

Diana Gold and Silver Mining Company,

Lander County, Nevada.

Nones.— There are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, -in account of assessment levied on tho
21 flt day of DocambQf, 1805, lh« sevoral amounts set oppo-
■Ito the uuraw of the respective abareholdere.as rolloWH.

Nann-s. No. OorUScmtM. No. Shares. Amount

Allen, 11 11

23o

3

t 80 w

AII-n.H B

271

46 ■»

ten oi

Jobo

KM

7

70 Or.

Alum:.. J.liri

o".

6

00 Oo

Bradley, I] w

tea

11

lln 01

Baiemu

;ii

4

40 «

. 1 C

aw

120

121/J U.

. KJ

808

5

ol»

Hi

43 :;,

Ui'llMiian, E J

r.M

9

oo or.

HI .Urania, t: J

320

15

Culler, 11 r

14

21

SID eo

outer, u r

2 '1

5

50 M

ii i*

•-is

10

100 Of.

Camp, Jraii'S

MD

10

100 00

UruckMI, <"•• W 11

244

6

H DM

Urlu*l™n— . J A

318

26

250 IX

Dawley, Jih M a; Co

101

5

50 «

Dawtejr.Ju U kCo

tea

5

50 UO

Dawley.J.ia M fc Co

184

10

100 ou

ltelr.ee, K

255

3

30 OO

Fraud*, D B

34

3

30 00

Fraud*, D B

82

10

100 00

Fratc-.CD

221

20

200 00

B 11

7

12

120 00

. M H

269

13),

135 00

ll,,nn,.i..i,, II

290

5

60 00

HarringtoD, W C

291

10

100 00

HurtDgtoa, w 0

292

10

loo oo

Harrin -ton, \v C

293

10

100 00

BkirlDfion, ff c

294

10

loo 00

H irrln.-t.ii,, W C

295

10

100 ou

Harrluut \\* C

298

10

100 00

Harrington, W c

297

10

100 00

Harrington, W G

294

1U

100 00

Harrington, W G

299

10

100 0"

Harrington, WC

300

10

100 00

Harrington, W C

301

10

ioo oo

H IfrlogtoD, w c

302

10

100 00

Harrington, W c

303

10

100 00

ll.ir.li ■, J.n H

278

5

50 00

Hutioga, John

214

111

100 00

242

5

60 00

, Juliu

240

5

60 00

Light, OB

2

eve

62 50

Under, I'C

270

14

140 00

Ladd.OJ

115

10

100 00

MilliT, Albert

319

20

2.i0 III.

Heyman, HJ

86

10

100 00

Ni-vm.in, H J

105

25

250 00

UcDa i, Ii

81

2

20 00

d'N -II, A E

215

20

200 00

Parley, DW

181

10

100 00

Porley, i»w

182

10

100 00

Parley, DW

183

85*

87 60

P.Tlins, A R

220

8

80 00

Prldham, Win

223

6

50 00

Slurp, Geo F

52

4

40 00

Turner, Anna K

35

2

20 00

W.irr.N, 0 P

251

22

220 00

Williams, J J

142

2

20 00

Woleb,G w

206

10

100 00

And In accordance with law and an order of the Board
of Trustees, made on the 21st day of December, 1865, so
many shares of each parcel of said stock as may be
necessary, will be sold at public auction, at the office
of the Company, by Jones & Bendixen, on the 6th day of
February, 1S66, at the hour of 1 o'clock P. M. of said
day, to pay ttaid delinquent assessment thereon, together
With costs of advertising and expenses of sale.

N. C. FAS3LTT, Secretary.

VOBj&anSHXBT. — Tue above sale is postponed until Fri-
day, ine ICth day oi February, 1866, at the same hour and
place. By order of the Board of Trustees.

N. C. FASSETT, Secretary.

Office, 402 Front street, San Francisco, OaL jan20

Evocii Consolidated Copper Mining Company.

Locntlun of Works: Court Hill District, near Black's

Ferry, Del Norte County, California.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meetlnp of the Board of
Trustees of said company, held on the 31st day of January,
1866, an assessment of twenly-flve (25) cents per share was
levied upon tue assessable capital stock of said company, pay-
abllc m mediately, in DnlLed States gold and silver coin, to
the Secretary.at ihe office of the Company, at No. 537 Wash-
lugton street, room No. 3, in the City and County of San
Francisco, California.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 3d day of March, 1866, will be
advertised on tliat day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold on Monday, the 19th
day of March, 1S66, to pay the delinquent assessment, to-
gether with costs of advertising and expenses of the sale.
By order ot the Board of TrusteeB.

CHARLES E. ABBOT, Secretary.

Office, 537 Washington street, Room 3. San Francisco, Cal.

febS

Great Western Tunnel it mi Mining Com-
pany— Location of Works: Aurora, Nevada.
Notice.— There are deiiuqueut upon the following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on the
28lh day of December, 1865, the several amounts set op-
posite the names of the respective shareholders, as fol-
lows:

Names. No. Certificate. No. Shares. Amount,

Charles Rohrle 327 100 $10 00

Charles Rohrle 32t 150 15 00

Char Us Ruhrlo 325 150 16 00

Charles Rohrle 326 100 10 00

CliarleB Rowoll 223 25 2 60

Charles Rowell 224 25 2 50

Charles Rowoll 258 ,22 2 20

Charles Rowell 291 100 10 00

Charles Rowoll 292 100 10 00

Charles Rowell 293 40 4 00

Charles Rowell 306 48 4 80

Aud in accordance with law, and an order of the Board
of Trustees, made on the 28th day of December, 1865, so
maby shares of each parcel of said stock as ma/ be
necessary, will be sold at public auction, by Olney & Co.,
at No. 626 Montgomery street, San Francisco, Cal., on Sat-
urday, the 10th day of February, 1866, at tho hour of 11
o'clock, A. M. of said day, to pay said delinquent assess-
ment thereon, together with costs of advertising and ex-
penses of sale.

JOS. C. FORD, Secretary.
Ofuco,No. 20 Exchange Building. Jan27

Delays are Dangerous.— Inventors on tho Pacific
Const should bear in mind that by patronizing our Patent
Agency they can sign all necessary papers tor securing pa-
tents almost immediately, thereby avoiding the three
month's delay requisite in transacting business through
Eastern agencies.

George Wanhlngton Goltl and Silver Min-
ing Compi»i.y, Silver Mountain District, Alpine County,
C Ifornta,
Nonas.— There are delinquent apon the following de-

atof taaetsment levied".,
day of Decombur, 1866, tho several amouutssi
the names ol the respective aharthotders, as follows :

Names No.Gartlfloata. No, So ins.

Berry, Hirrisou loi 26 135 00

Good, jjk UOand 111 25 ea fiu 60 00

COOD, M K 114 6 6 00

178 3 3 tw

Warren 123 l i oo

t lark, J Warren nui lo 10 oo

Clark, fiW 5 6 00

l'-M 25 25 OU

US 5 5 00

Clark, pa no and 117 1-ea 2 a oo

Clark, PA ISO 3 3 00

QUrk,JP .V 119 and 121 4ea 8 8 00

I.JF 80, 81, 82 10 oa 30 SO no

Pennine Wm 168 10 10 00

Date, C W 240 12 12 00

ban, Kli 140 2 2 00

EJaworlb.Wm lso 5 6 oo

Gibson. James 39 and 40 lQ-ea 20 20 00

Craham, T B uol Issued 10 10 00

Keeney, Charles W. 12 2 2 00

Ker< heval, Sarah A :mu 10 10 to

Lee, 0 N not Issued u 23 10 00

M-'kl.-iibrrn, Joseph 165 6 6 00

MiH.-r, .1 i: 105 10 10 00

Sloan, HH 28 and 20 10-ea 20 2o 00

Savage, Richard 104 10 10 00

Whlltou, U S 68 7 7 00

Whitton.CJ 183 10 10 0U

Slofln, II H 3« b^ 6 00

Knight, Thomas 37 4>J 6 00

And iu accordance with law, and an order of tho Board
of Trustees, mado on the 26th day of Decombor, 1805, so
many aha/es of each parcel of said stock as may bo nec-
essary, will be sold at the auction rooms of Messrs. Olney
i: Co., No. 626 Montgomery street, on the 20th day of
February, 1H60, at tho hour of 12 o'clock M. of suid day,
lo pay said delinquent assessment thereon, together with
costs of advertising aud expenses of sale.

W.D. ROOT, Secretary.

Oflico, 338 Montgomery street, San Francisco. feh3

Iiiuisfom Copper Nlulntr Company,Low Divide

District, Del Norte county, California.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 25th day of January,
18CC, an assessment of fifteen cents per share was levied
upon the capital stock of said Company, payable imme-
diately, in United States gold and silver coin, to tho Secre-
tary, \V. L. Gktciii:i,i..

Any stock upon' which said assessment shall remain on-
paid on Saturday, the 24th day of February, 1866, will be ad-
vertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall bo made before, will be sold on Saturday, the 10th
day of March, 1S66, to pay the delinquent assessment,
together with costs of advertising and expenses of sale.
By order of tho Board ot Trustees.

W. L. GETCHELL, Secretary.

Office. No. 19 First street, San Francisco, Cal. jan27

Jewctt Gold and Silver M Inlng: Company, Gold

Hill District, Storey County, Nevada.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 29th day of Jan-
uary, 1866, an assessment of one dollar ($1) per share was
levied upon the capital stock of said company, payable
Immediately, In United States gold coin, to the Secretary.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 3d day of March, 1866, will be ad-
vertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall bo made before, will be sold on Tuesday, the 20th day
of March, 1866, to pay the delinquent assessment, to-
gether with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By
order of the Board of Trustees.

G. M. BURNHAM, Secretary Pro tern.

Office, 436 Jackson street. feb3

£,adyof the I.akeGold and Silver MI11I11K Com-
pany. San Francisco District, Mohave uounty, Arizona
Territory.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 1st day of Febru-
ary, 1866, an assessment of fifty (50) cents per share was
levied upon the capital stock of suid company, payable
on the 2d day of February, 1866, in United States gold and
sliver coin, to tho Secretary, at his office. f

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 3d day of March, 1866, will be
advertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold on Monday, the 19th day
of March, 1866, to pay tho delinquent assessment, to-
gether with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By
order of the Board of Trustees.

WM. HOLLIS, Secretary.
Office, 302Montgomory street, San Francisco, Cal. feb3

Iceland Gold and Silver Mining Company, San

Francisco District, Mohave County, Arizona Territory.

Notice Is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 1st day of February,
1866, an assessment of fifty (50) cents per share was levied
upon the capital stock of said Company, payable on the 2d
day of February, 1866, in United States gold and silver coin,
to the Secretary, at his office.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on the 3d day of March, 1806, will be advertised on
that day as delinquent, and unless payment shall be made
before, will be sold on Monday, the 19th day of March, 1866,
to pay the delinquent assessment, together with costs of
advertising and expenses of sale.

WM. IIOLLTS, Secretary,

Office, 302 Montgomery street, San Francisco, Cal. fe3

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Owens River Canal Company, Tnlaro

County, California.

Noti.;,;._ .There are delinquent opon the following de-
scribed stock, on account of issesstnent levied on the
4th .lay of January, 1806, the several amounts set oppo-
site tho names of the respective ananbnlders, as follows:

Names, No. Certificate, No, Shares, Am<>uni.

Gilllland,E P 23 6 f- 00

Newell -J4 5 "J en

M oStoney. Win *.'6 10 4 00

Warner, A K 'J7 25 10 i/O

LoomlS, Bitey 28 26 10 00

Preble, M; I. A 29 5 2 00

'. Win 30 4 1 60

Webber, LA 37 10 4 00

Hastings. N no 26 10 uo

lek, J C 40 mo 12 ou

Preble. SW 44 10 4 00

Dowa, H J 45 10 4 00

Wrlgtit, I' J 46 10 4 00

Brown, DJ 47 10 4 00

Perrlu, Otis 48 25 10 00

And iu accordance with law, and an order ofthe Board of
Trustees, made ou tho 4th day of January, I860, so many
shares of each parcel of Bald mock as may be ueceBBary,
will be sold at publlo auction, at Maurice *& Co.'ssale-
rooni, 327 Montgomery street, on Monday, the 191 h flay o
February, i860, at tho hour ot 12 o'clock M. of said day,
to pay said delinquent assessment thereon, together with
costs of advertising aud expenses of sale.

T. L. BIBBttfS, Secretary.

Office, 618 Merchant street, San Fruncieco. feh3

Oxford Beta Tunnel and Mining Company, Ha.

meralda District und County, Slate of Nevada.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trusteesofsaid Company.held on the 8th day of January,
1866, an assessment of fifty (50) cents per share was levied
upon the capital stock of said Company, payable on the
9th day of January, 1866, In United States gold aud
silver coin, to the Secretary, or to the Superintendent at
the mine.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 17th day of February, 1S66, will be ad-
vertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall bo made before, will bo sold on Saturday, the 3d
day of March, 1866, to pay the delinquent assessment, to-
gether with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By
order of the Board of Trustees.

QEO. H, PECK, Secretary.

Office, corner Broadway and Sansome streets, San Fran-
isco. jan20

Salamander Gold and Silver Mining Com-
pany, Mill Valley District, Calaveras County,. Cal.
Notice. — There are delinquent upon tho' following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on the 28lli
day of December, 1865, the several amounts 'set oppusiLu
the names of the respectiveshareholders, as follows:

Names. No. Certificates. No. Shares. Amount.

Lawrence Ackli, 189 to 192 105 5-19 $21 00

H G Baitholemew 102 50 14 00

Mrs C Bartholemew 104 to 109 20 4 00

John Brunnun 290 105 5-19 21 00

John Callahan 169 80 5-19 16 00

Jaa Carty 280 100 5-19 20 00

JDwyer 290 105 5-19 21 00

Ed Dougherty 93 25 5 00

Jas Dowd 259 5 1 00

Tlios Donohuo 86 to 101 50 10 00

M C Farley 235 10 2 00

Mrs, Margarett Gibbons 287 20 4 00

Jas Ham il ion 1, 3, 5, 7. 8 65 5-19 13 00

XHuber 294 105 21 00

A E Hill 269 10 2 00

Win Jackson 44 to 68

and 188 to 256 860 2-19 112 00

John Kabars 260 to 262 25 5 00

Wm Kretchman 295 105 5-19 21 00

BKennev 151 10 2 00

John Louth 279 95 5 19 19 00

Jas Liddy 238 25 5 00

Jus Morgan 30, 31, 34, 35, 37

H9, 40, 41, 42, 43 70 5-19 14 00

D McColgan 292 60 10 00

TFMaguire 286 30 5-19 6 On

Eb Pomroy 225 tn 'J34 200 10-19 40 00

John Perry 271 25 6 00

John J Redmond 283 105 5-19 21 00

ELRoesing 293 106 5 19 21 00

John Ryan 214 25 5 00

R F Rvan 198 to 219 45 9 00

G W Smith 291 100 10-19 20 00

A Schramm 217 105 5-19 21 00

A P Warren 243 to 288 115 23 00

Aud in accordance with law, and an order of tho
Board of Trustees, made on tho 28th day of December,
1866, so many shares of each parcel of said stock as may
be necessary will he sold at public auction, at J. R.
Stewart & Co.'s, No. 4L7 Buttery street, on the 10th day of
February, 1S66, at the hour of 11 o'clock A, M. of said
day, to pay said deiiuqueut assessment thereon, together
with costs of advertising and expenses of sale.

F. D. GALLAGHER, Secretary.
Office, No. 35 Metropolitan Block, San Francisco, Cal.
jan27

No. Certificate. No. Shares. Aiuonn1-

' ill 'JS9 5 lj QQ

iyfon 290 5 16 00

J G Brnvton S9] 6 lo 00

'ion 292 5 15 00

Cable not Issued 2-^0 760 no

6* 10 30 ro

BGajicn 70 10 So 00

71 5 16 00

1 ■ 1 ■ ■ . 202 10 .10 00

i; Ulp II 77 5 16 00

BCinell 80 5 16 00

BCapoll vl 10 3000

BCnpen 82 ' 10 30 00

BDspAH 7* 5 15 00

79 6 16 00

P Chrnmansoa 111 8 24 DO

P Christ! inson 115 5 16 on

■ Bi irloton & K W Lflftch 187 5 15 00

W B Carlcton Si K W Leach is* 5 16 00

JhssChM 281 10 30 00

w j Dobbins 25 25 75 00

W J Dobbins 30a 25 "6 00

M I. Hurl-ill -237 10 30 00

Wm Dimming ->4* 10 30 00

Wm DommiDg 249 10 30 00

John awdy 309 5 16 00

SBEdBall not Issued 150 ! 450 00

Wm 1'Muinglon 223 10 3d 00

Tlios Ivul 238 16 45 00

Wm H OTbOfl 209 10 30 00

B R Johnson 2*0 10 30 00

B KJnlmnon 251. 10 30 00

John Olllam 2J6 10 30 00

Wiley F JhrnoR 241 6 15 00

Wiley F James 242 6 16 00

Wiley K James. 2J3 5 16 00

Wil-'V K.I:iiiu'3 244 5 15 00

Wiir-vF Jamea 245 5 75 00

CbarJOB Kttther 300 10 30 00

A B Lnke 121 4 12 00

N Lawrence 264 16 -is 00

J a WcGfmuey not fesm^d 75 • 225 00

J A MeGimsey 305 10 30 00

J AMcGiniKCv * 33 6 15 CO

J A Mi'Ciinsey ;t4 6 IS 00

J fiecllnberg 113 6 16 00

Jambs Morrison 41 5 15 00

Roht MTR<<vnnl.Ts ]18 10 30 00

Jacob Mi'FWnoWs 132 2 6 00

Jacob Mi-Re'vnolds 241 6 16 00

Donald McDonald 234 lo 30 00

Geo W Manwell J 9:5 5 15 00

A C McDonnell 225 6 15 00

AC McDonnell 226 7 21 00

OhftK M'-Tntiro 265 10 30 00

Wm McOlll 301 10 30 00

I N Pierson 195 10 30 00

GeoF Reeves 230. 6 15 00

J W B Reynolds 19 25 75 00

J WB Reynolds 20 25 75 00

J WB Reynolds 184 15 '46 00

J W B Reynolds 22 25 75 00

T H Riclcman 127 5 15 00

T H Rfckmnn 128 10 30 00

THRIckman .129 8 24 00

RiCktnan & Sewell 130 5 15 00

Au'^cw Stephens 106 20 60 00

Andrew Stephens 107 20 60 00

Andrew Srophens 108 20 60 00

Andrew Steptiena 186 20 60 00

Ole Simondson 119 6 15 00

John StHts 232 20 60 00

Stilwiitron&Boynton 256 33 99 00

WW'Snlwngoh ' 267 10 30 00

OP Southwell ( , 26(5 6 15 00

T vann 270 10 30 00

Jerome Wade 35 6 15 00

Jerome Wado 36 5 15 00

Jerome Wado 37 ' 6 15 00

Jerome Wado 38 5 15 00

B F Wbito 42 12>£ 37 50

R J Whittoa 1 66 10 30 00

MS Wliitton 2 6 ,15 00

M S Whftton 304 15 45 00

EWhitlon 62 20 60 00

Mrs N Wliitton. 63 .10" 30 00

WH Whitton 48 20 60 00

WH Wbltton 49 5 15 00

WH WhlLtnn 61 5 15 00

SC Wolfskill 179 25 75 00

A fi Wood 272 20 60 00

AO Wood 273 20 '60 00

A G Wiiod 274 20 60 00

A G Wood 275 20 • 60 00

K G Wood 276 20 60 00

AG WoOd 277 20 60 00

A G Wood 278 20 00 00

And in accordance with law, and an order of the Board

of Trustees, made on the said 4th day of' January, 1866,
so many shares of each parcel of said stock as may be
necessary, will he sold at public auction, by Messrs. Olney
& Co., at No. 626 Montgomery street, San Francisco, Cal.,

on the 21st day of February, 1866, at the hour of
12 o'clock M. of said day, to pay said delinquent assess-
ment thereon, together with costs of advertising and ex-
penses of sale,

JOSEPH GREEN, Secretary.

Office, 330 Davis street, San Francisco. . . febS

posTFCiyrcMERT.— The above sale is hereby postponed until
Friday, March 2,1866, at the same hour and place. By
order of the Board of Trustees,

fpbio JOSEPH GREEN, Secretary.

Wide West Gold and Silver Mining Com-
pany. Location : Silver Mountain District, . Alpine
County, Cal.

Notice. — There are delinquent upon the following do-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on the 4th
day of January, 1866, the several amounts set opposite
the names of the respective shareholders, as follows:

Names. No. Certificate. No. Shares. Amount.

Mrs S K Arnold 228 - 5 $15 00

Reuben Bost 136 5 15 00

R'ubenBoBt 140 5 15 00

Reuben Bost 111 5 15 00

Reuben Bost 165 6 18 00

Reuben Bost 257 31 93 00

Reuben Bost 259 31 93 00

Reuben Bost 299 . 3 9 00

Reuben Bost 302 32 96 00

Reuben Bnst 162 10 30 00

Reuben Bost 135 6 15 00

Geo E Brush 120 4 12 (.0

J S Brown ' 213 10 30 00

V D Bailey 253 17 61 00

J G Brayton
J G Brayton
J G Brayton
J G Brayton
J G Brayton
J G Brayton

283

10

30 00

294

10

30 00

285

10

30 00

286

10

30 00

287

10 '

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288

10

30 00

7 50
36 O0

Yuba. Gold and Silver Mining Company,

Brown's Valley, Yuba County. State of California.
1 Notice,— There are delinquent upon, the following de-
scribed stock, on account of .assessment .levied, on the
1st day of January, 1866, the several amountB set op-
posite the names of the respective shareholders, as follows

Names. No. Certificate. No. Shares. Amount.

Barges, P 36 1 S 3 00

Couturon.JB 326 2}£ ,

De Moutpreville,C 89 12

DoMOntprevillo.C 90 18

Hoehstarlter&Bro 244 20 60 00

Uoclistadter & Bra 249 10 30 00

And in accordance with law, ,and an, order of the
Board of Trustees, made on the 1st day of January,
1866, so many shares of each parcel of said slock as may.
be necessary, will be sold at public auction, by Messrs.
Olney & Co. , at No. 626 Montgomery street, S^n Francisco,
Ca!., on Saturday, the 17th day ol February, 1866, at the
hour of 12 o'clock M. of said day, to pav said delinquent
assessment thereon, together with costs of advertising and
expenses of sale.

P. R. RDNGSTROM, Secretary.

Office, 210 Pine street, up-stairs, San Francisco. fe3

Postponements. — We would af/ain call the
attention of Secretaries to a certain point of
the mining law, too commonly overlooked, viz :
The requirement that all postponements must
be added previous to the expiration of the
regular publication of assessment or sale
notices.

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Wte pining attA 3dmtlfl( §tm,

Copper Smelting Works. — The Great Cen-
tral Company of Arizona, says the Alta, has
recently snipped a full set of smelting furnaces,
with steam power and all necessary machinery,
tools and supplies for their mine, having a large
amount of rich copper ore already out and
ready for smelting. The smelting works will
be erected at Williams' Fork, near its mouth,
but a short distance from steam navigation on
the Colorado, and will be in running order, if
no mishap occurs, before the 1st of April.
These are the first regular blast smelting fur-
naces ever sent to Arizona, and upon their
aeccess depends, in a great measure, the imme-
diate development of immense mines of copper,
gold, silver, and galena ores of the particular
character found in that/section of the country,
and now lying idle and. unproductive for want
of means to profitably work them.

J.B. Cone, Business Agency Makes private sales of

Property aud Business Places of every description, io the
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j^rge and small amounts of money ; negotiates sales o
mining property, and does a General Agency Business.
Patronage solicited by mail, express, or by personal ap-
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dious apartments and an extensive Job Printing Office.

San Francisco, April 10th. 1865.

Twelfth Volume. — The Mj.vujo and Scientific Piikss, pub-
lished at Sun 1'Ymicisco, commenced its twelfth volume on
the Cth inst.— [Nye Couuty News.

THE STYLE

— FOE —

T'all and Winter, 1865,

Will be introduced Auir.-fi.:*t

MEUSSDOEFFER'S

HAT MAMUFACTORIES,

Nos. G35 *fe C37 Commercial St., San Francisco,
Ko. 1S5 J st., "bet. Fourth <fe Fifth, Sacramento,
Corner 11' anil Second Streets, Mnrysville.l2vll

NEW TOR It PRICES

C. E. COLLINS,

No. 602 Montgomery street, San Francisco.
EXCLUSIVE AGENT

FOR THE

WATCH FACTORY.

A large assortment of these

Superior "W atohes,

In Gold and Silver Cases,

Constantly on hand, and sold at Factory
prices. Also,

ENGLISH AND SWISS WATCHES,

Imported directly from he Manufacturers.

The American Company are now,making

VERY FINE WATCHES FOR LADIES.

S3" A lanro assortment of Gold Chains
and Jewelry. 25vlo-6m

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its execution entrusted ouly to experienced and intelligent
workmen. Strict attention will be given to all orders for
Book and Pamphlet Printing entrusted to the Mining and
Scientific Press Job Office.

JOHN TAYLOR & CO.,

IMBORTEKS AND DEALEKS OF

ASSAXERS' MATERIALS,

Druggists' & Chemists' G-lassware,

niptograpliio Stoclc, DEto.

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SAN FRANCISCO.

LING (London) and BEEKER & SONS (Antwerp, Bel-
gium) their superior

ASSAY AR'B BTCI^Oiy BALANCES,

And from France and Germany, as well as the Eastern
Htatos, 1'L'RNACKrt, i :|; V I'll-: [,ES, MTKl'LES, BLOW-l'H'E
CASES, GOLD SCALES, CHEMICAL GLASSWARE, and
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RIES, etc. We have given this branch of our business par-
ticular attention, to select .such articles as are necessary
in the development of the mineral wealth of this coast.

A Full Assortment : of DRUGGISTS' GLASSWARE and
DRDGGISTS' SUNDRIES, ACIDS and CHEMICALS, con-
stantly on Inind.

San Francisco, March 6, 1865. ■ llvlO-tf

CHARLES BERNARD,

MANUFACTURER AND DEALER IN

Family Cliartres Coffee,

AND SPICES OF ALL KINDS,
No. 707 Sansomc street, cor. Gold, bet Jackson & Pacific.

XTixTSt ■ I*x*esjiaiTiiiix -A/vrarclecl

BY THE MECHANICS' INSTITUTE,
FOK BEST COFFEE AND SPICES.

The proprlclor having introduced steam power in his
Manufactory, has now increased facilities to supply the
trade and tbc public in general. All articles from his es-
tablishment are guaranteed to be pure and unadulterated.
The public are respectfully invited to cull and convince
themselves. Country orders promptly attended to.

15vll-3m

OIL WELL BOKING.
J. SEVDETVOJkJKS,

Contractor

For "Well TEm-i tif.-; and Erecting: nil kinds of Ma-
chinery connected therewith.

Having had extensive experience in boring for oil in
Pennsylvania, Canada and elsewhere, I feel confident of
being able to give entire sa'tisfaetiun. Persons desirous of
making contracts , as above, or wishing information with
regard to oil indications, etc., v. ill pleiise address me at the
olnce of the "Wining and Scientiiie Press," San Francisco,
or to my personal address, Box 1229 San Francisco. 2vll

EEIBOTG PROPERTIES.

PARTIES WISHING MIKING PROPERTIES CAN BE
accommodated by applying to the Pacific Mineral Co.,
434 California Street, next door ewst of. the Pacific Insur-
ance ofhee, up stairs. W. F. BRYANT, Agent.

N. B.— Parries forwarding Mining interests fur disposal,
are reminded that it Is important to .state such facts only aa
can be iiilly substantiated, upon a careful examination of
said properties, thereby greatly enhancing the chances of
success, and avoiding the usuIlts loss oi time and trouble.

Ivl2

Engraved to Order. — Persons who des-ire to illustrate
their individual establishments or business, should give
us their orders for Engraving and Printing, and we will
guarantee good work and reasonable prices,

DEWEY & CO.,
Patent Agents, Publishers and Job Printers, 605 Clay st

©he Pining and £ cmtlilc frwis.

95

The Late Eaktiujt-ake in Sonoma County.
Tho Petnlouia .1/v/iaof the 1st, says :" At
about half past ten o'clock, a. m.. on Friday
lost, a severe shock of an earthquake was ex-
perienced in this city. It came with a quick,
cboppine motion, trivinp the Jotcrnnl find Ar-
gus building one larch which caused a stampede
of all hands to the street. There was uo dam-
age done. At Sonoma the shock was severe."

Tiik great entertainments in human society
urf refined thought, intellectual conversation,
and elegant reading. These endowments add
brilliancy to youth and beauty, uud, when all
other nharma are departed, they uiuke old age
sacredi venerable and beloved,

Australia has been visited by severe storms.
A vessel at Newcastle* and a number of c;ittl>',
were struck by lightning. Iu one district all
the crops were ruined by hail.

Tiiikty plundering street-car conductors have
been detected, in New York, by female spies.

Br Mail.— The KoOM AMD .-< iKxririe Pkrw will be scut

by mall to any |iarlof th.- . tvtli.: .1 world. Iacnseofrt).

moval, aub^cnbors havo only t'» Inform us uf the post-

their old and oew loo*ttuo,au*l the paper

will be aent locor

lt.K K VOhlllKI.

Back file, of (lie Uimno asd Soaxrinc Paaaa, from Jan-
uary 1-1. ISS1, i.> !li>- preaeOI time, will he lurillahed al $3
per Volume "I lU LnonLbSi l«'Oiid 111 ololli, jj

S.V.VO 01 Winn, If any Huhscriber to this Journal fulls

'.i.irly and promptly, they will con-
fer a favor by informing us at onco.

ANNUAL REPORT

—Of THE—

Pacific Insurance Company.

IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE ACT OF TFIE LEGISLA-
ture of the State of California, entitled "An Act con-
ceriiitif! Corporations," parsed April 22, 1860, the Pacific In-

nirance Company ot Bad Francbco makes the lollowlng

Annual Report:

l— The amount of the Capital Stuck of this Company Is
SEVEN HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS,
and paid in SOLD $760,uoo

n.-The amount vf the Assets Is ONE MILLION AND
FIFTY-ONK TIIul.'SANH. FOIJI1 lU'NIU.ED ASD TWEN-
TY DOLLARS AND THIKTV-SEVKN CENTS. .$1,061,420.37

III— Thu Company tins No DEBTS

IV.— Theanniuni of Insurance effected during the year,
and which remained in force December 31, 18fi5:

Wre 812,97.1,949

Marfnc 484,403

This Company commenced underwriting Marine Risks,
August 1. ISM:

v.— Tula Company insure* ncainat the following risk*,
viz.: BUILDINGS, HOUSEHOLD FlKNITURE, MER-

rnAMJist;, rests, leaseholds, vessels in port

AM" THEIR CARGOES, and other PERSONAL PROP-
ERTY, AGAINST LOSS OR UAMAOK BY FIRE.

Alco. on CARGOES, TREASURE, COMMISSIONS. PROF-
ITS, and WAR RISKS, and ON ALL MARINE AND IN-
LAND NAVIG ITIOS RISKS, TO AND FROM ALL POUTS
IN THE WORLD

PL— This Qoinpany will take on any FIRST-CLASS RISK
not I..ex.:v.-U s76.U00 (Hie limit fixed hv l,iw|, and oil all

Urge risks win n-ii anrc to an extent consistent with PRU-
DENCE m Dthor RESPONSIBLE COMPANIES;

J. HUNT. President.

A.J. KALhTUN, Secretary.
Ban Francisco, January 19, 1866.

William Alvord, s. m. Wilson,

M. Choeseman,
Win Hooner,
John B. Newton
Edward Martin,
D. O. Mills,
H. if .:n-. 'ii inn,
" . B. Uenchlev,

AlOX. Weill,

Ainu BellRtnaU,
Anson G Stiles,
John G. Brnv,
A- Iluvwunl,
D \V. C. Rice,
C. Meyer.

I). J. Oliver,
AJphcu* Hull,
\v. 0. Ralston,
John Wighiman,
* , Sachs,

Mo

elk

William Scbolle.
" IsMcLnne,
■er Eldridge,
bes.

G. W. Bell,
Chas. May no,
Lloyd Tevla,
T.L. Barker,
Jan. De Fremery,
Win, Sherman,
John O. Earl,
Alfred Borel,
U. T. Lawton,
E. L-. Gohlstein,
Korea Ellis.
P L. Weaver,
David Stern.

Frederick Billings, J. G. Kellogg,

State of California. City and County of San Francisco, es.
On this nineteenth day of January, A. D. one thousand
eight hundred and sixty-sis, personally appeared before
me, H S. Homans, a Notary Puldic, iu and for the said
i, My and County, and therein residing, dulv commissioned
ami swum. A J. knlston, who, being dulv sworn, did depose
and say that he is the Secretary of the Pacific Insurance
« ompany, and that the statements contained in the fore-
going; Report ol Hie Pacific Insurance Company are true,
full and correct. A. J. RALSTON.

Mvnru mid -iihsuribcd tn before me. Ibis b.m, aav of Jan-
uary, A. D. lgiJt). II. S. HOMANS, Notarv 'Public

4vl2-3m

MINERS

Who wish to erect Quartz Mills, Concentrating or Smelting
Works, will find it to their interest to consult the under-
signed, as to the beat and cheapest mode of Reducing Ores.
Being acquainted with all the modern iriiprovemontsof
Europe and America, In Mining, Machinery and Metal-
lurgy, I undertake the erection of any kind of Works, and
warrant their successful operation.

Gold, Silver and Copper Ores bought in any quantity.

Assay of Ores made by a new Fire Process in half tho
usuul Lime, an at half .price.

Apply to J. MOSHEIMJER,

ZSvllqy 123 Washington street, San Francisco.

RUGGLES* PRINTING PRESS
For Sale or Ex: change.

The Proprietors of the Mining and Scientific Press have
on hand a Half-Medium Ruggles Engine Job Press, in con-
dition good as new, which will be sold cheap, or exchanged
for a good Hand-Press nf medium or large size.

BEWET *fc CO., Job Printers,

Office, 505 Clay street.

Its correspondents are meu of science and loarniug, and
hail irom all parts of the coast. It is published at San
Frnucisco, at $5 per annum, or $3 for six mouths. Address
ftowey & Co., publishers of Mixing Press, S.m Francisco.
[Nye County News.

Machinery.

'!*

HUNTER

PRKUUM

CONCENTRATOR, .AMALGAMATOR

A3m 8EPAHATOU,

HUNTBR'B CONi CAN BB SBBN IN OPKU-

atloo daily al Ibo Noveitj Iron Work*, Premoot street
suing i" purchase Concentrators will find it to
■ - abo* e maohlne before
. elsewhere for tho following reasons i
tat It will work the Hauds from a LVst&mp battery, and
nave from 10 to 30 per cent on. re milphurcn* than any ma-
china bulli "ii the Pacific coast

lull 'in ■ ■ >| ari washed liean.cuutainin ■
■

.ti rbe waate (rce itold and amalgam ta anu] ■ tmatt d on
the copper plates; not aceoi around mercury uud senrcely
a trace ol metal poises oil wlta the sand.
•nh It-- simplicity Ih a wultk-b'tit rt-cuinmendfttlon for lis

general oae as a c lentrator Vbe varlatl t ineed In a

uiiartz Mill dms ii. .t effect ttie working of the Uaohlne.
was demonatratotl at tho late Heonanlca' Fair,
when with the (trcutcet ntaaoouaiiT op araao the Lent ot
naoltawere given,

ith There In no clrxtRhiR or stopploi: to clean out the sul-
phurotS and Band; COnsonaontly no waste from any Inatten-
Uon mi the pari of the attendant

0th. Iu cxhibltlni! the working of tho maohlne (It Is »o1
run empty), all olaases of oroa and tailings, from SO pounds
ami upward*, are con sontrarad that parties may aflo m la
tosi the machine with.

tJI\.' it a trial. Hint natlsfaetlon U guaranteoil. All orders
and auv Information required, address,

UiMIKW IirXTEtt,
Nowlty Iron Works, Fretuiuit st. San Pronolsdo,

lfivll-3in Or 10 C T- STKEX, AgCOt

BAUX & GUIOD S
Separator Jte Aiual^-aiitai'or

Tlio Mechanics' Insstltiito

iVXKDt:p A

PREMIUM SILVER MEDAL
TO BRUCKNER'S

MECHANICAL ROASTING FURNACE,

t. kai.m;\»i:ico,

416 Market Street, San Francisco.

Is the most important improvement In mining machincty
ever introduced. It was awarded the FIRST PREMIyM at
tho San Francisco Mechanics' Fair tor IS64, where it proved
Itself to be the best Separator and Amalgamator among all
the competitors. Constructed on principles which combine

BcrKKtmC KSOWLKDGK W1TU FttACTlCAL ExfKRlKNCE, these

Pans extract more i;old and silver from their ores than any
others in use, as a few hours trial will demonstrate. Mill
men will tlnd it to llieir advantage to employ these pans as
Separators, in addition to the ordinary Amalgators now in
use, and to re-work their old tailings.

The cost of these paus Is inconsiderable, and their struc-
ture Is such that tliey can be readily separated in parts con-
venient for [lacking "ii mules. Among the many advanta-
ges possessed bv BAL'X .t O-UIOD'S Fan, arc the following:
The trilling cost for attendance; Its small cost; Its portabil-
ity; The large quantity ot pulp it can operate upon In a giv-
en time; It may be worked even weeks without stopping,
as It Is constructed to work continuously; The complete
thoroughness of the separation of the rock from the metals
and the trilling power required to work them; They can be
attached to anv ordinary crushing apparatus.

We have the pleasure of referring parties interested to
the following parties, who have our Pan in use: Jefferson-
ian Mining Company, Bowman's Ranch, Nevada county;
The French Mill, Nevada City; Crull's Gravel Cement
Works, Nevada countv; Wallinan's Chlorination Works,
Nevada. Cal.; Cold till] Quart/. Mill. Washoe.

.Manufactured at the Vulcan Iron Works and San Fran-
cisco Foundry, San Francisco, and at Heugh &Tliom's
Foundry, Nevada City.

For further particulars, or to see this Pan In operation,
call on or address

J. S. 1SAUX,

Fremont Street, near Mission, adjoining tho San Francisco
Iron Works, San Francisco. 4v6-lidf

QUARTZ BREAKER

Is now extensively used for breaking hard masses of
Cjnartz or Ores

To a size suitable for stamps. These machines are patented,
and are iu practical operation In

CALIFORNIA,

WASHOE,

AUSTRALIA,
FRANCE,

AND

THE ATLANTIC STATES.

These Machines, or circulars containing further Informa-
tion regarding them, may be obtained of the undersigned.
Address,

KLAKE <fc TYLER,
Box 2077 San Francisco Post Office.
CHAS. T. BLAKE, E, TYLER, WM. P. BLAKE,

Idaho City. Michigan Bluff. San Francisco.

4vl0

Hepburn *fc Peterson's

AMALG-AMATOR.

THE SUBSCRIBERS WOULD CALL THE ATTENTION
of the Mining Public to their Reducer and JAmaRm-
mator, and also to their .Separator fox reducing and separat-
ing the mineral from

Gold uud Silver Ores,

Manufactured and exhibited at tho Vulcan Iron Works, Nos
137 and l.'W First street, San Francisco.

These machines secure to the Miner a more Expeditious
and Perfect Reduction and Amalgamation, a less liability
to accident and delay, and a greater amount of useful effeel
in proportion to the power employed to keep them in opera-
tion than any other machine now in use for producing slmi
_ar results. This fact is attested to by their general adoption
and preference al all the principal Reduction Works in
Nevada ; among which may bo mentioned the Gould
& Curry Mill, the Silver State Reduction Works, Zephyr
Flat Mill, Pioneer Mill, Eastern Slope Mill, I'loenix Mill, etc.

jBgp* This Amalgamator may be seen in operation at tho
European Metallurgical Works, Bryant St. bet. 3d and 4th.
[ Illustrated in tho Mining mid S._i<nl iliu Press April 9th,
864.] HEPBURN &. PETERSON.

nov8 3m*

CUMULATIVE POWER PRESS

JlIHROW TIDE.

E. C McCOMB, Agent.

iixnvT*©

IMPROVED WIND-MILL.

THIS WIND-MILL IS RAPIDLY
takirm the place of all other Mills
on the Pacltic Coast. These Mills
are so simple in their construc-
tion, that when once built, they
can be put In order by almost any

S er&on; and wheu once In order
icy will run for years without
repairs.

Prices, from SM to $1,000.

ROUND AND SQUARE WATER

TANKS BUILT TO ORDER,

HtTNT'S P17MPS

Arc admitted to be tho best in the

Markel for Wind Mills, beiugbuilt

expressly for that purpose. They

can be set, and taken apart with

a common wrench, and are very

isily repaired.

HUNT'S ENDLESS CHAIN

HOUSE I*0^^3EK

For Sawing Wood.

ALSO, THB

Self-Regulating Horse Power

Is so arranged as to give n steady motion, and is calculated
to be Used tortitrninif Wood, iron or Brass, also for Scroll or
Circular Sawing, and Is fully equal to Steam for anv light
work. The ubovc Machines are built of the best materials,
and made as Durable as Wood and Iron will make them.

ALL WORK WAKRAXTED,

DSr- For further Particulars see small circulars. .JSff

E. O. I-rCJ3N"T»

No. 28 Second Street, and 108 & 112 Jessie Street, San Fran
cisco. 2fi-3in

Portable Steam Engines !

■'Hondley's" and " Ellttintrei'

Make,

COMBINING THE MAXIMUM OF EFFICIENCY,
^-—.Du nihility, and Economy, with the Minimum of
tf^Sa weight and Price.

/TsSS, Tlie.-o Engines are favorably known, a large
<HW"'4gFnitmhp.y being in use on this coast for hoisting,

pumping, threshing, milling and mining purposes.

Steam can bo got up on these Engines in fifteen minutes
after reaching the place of operation, and the time, expense
of setting boilers, machinery, and "const ruction account"
saved, (which is often the difference between the successful
and unsuccessful prosecution of milling enterprises,) in
fact, the portable principle Is the pioneer's friend, and ena-
bles him to draw engines on their own wheels to his cabin
doo'i, and plant on the outermost confines of civilization
(he saw and gristmill, and it has done and will do more
to help subdue the continent than any other of the modern
motors which are crowding society and normalizing the
world.

All sizes on hand from 3 to 30 horse power, with and
Without -carriages.

Also, Portable Saw and Grist Mil'i.
For sale by TRGADWELL «fe CO.,

3vl2-3m Corner of Front and Market streets.

Stevens' Pressure Packing.

Patented Maacli 7tn, 18G5.

Pressure Parking is now conceded, by tire best engi-
neers, to be the most effectual method of making aud
keeping the metallic ring of pistoiis steam-tight.

STEVENS' PACKING has the advantage of bciug cheaper
in first cost than the ordinary packing, and can be applied
to old style pistons with very little alteration or detention.
In place of testimonials, the Patentee requests of those
who are using the old spring packing to inquire of th«
owners of the various engines which now have this pack-
ing in usp — some of which havo been running from three
to twelvemonths without being opened, or showing any
descriptive leak — and act upon their recommendation.

Further particulars cau be had by applying to the
Patentee, ANhRKW STEVENS, Master Mechanic, Alameda
pailroad,or at the VULCAN IltuN WuRKS, where they
an be seen, at any time, in course of construction.

lOdf ANDREW STEVENS.

18

F0R SALS!
A. STEAM EIJXOII^E I

INCH CYLINDER. F 1UR-FOOT STROKE, IN PER-
fect Order. Can be seen running at the San Frmi-
r> Pioneer Woolen Factory, Black Point. Inquire at
-CAN IKON WORKS, 1*7 and lay Firststrect, or to
HEYVEMAWNT <fc CO.,
ail and 313 California street

WATER WHEELS !

Equal to the Best Overshot Wheel

H
H

M
(ft

w
%
o

}

AMERICAN DOUBLE TURBINE

Is now manufactured by the Vulcan Ironworks Company,
in iiu-. city, and orders for tho same can be Riled tumiedl-
.iieh. Wo have a large supply of the different alzes, from
10 niches to 3UU. That we may know the proper sized
Wheel sou require, measure ypur water tn tiieioiiowiug
wuy: Take the width of tho .stream, the average depth,
and the dlsl;uieo il lluws in n nili'iule,

All the Wheels already in use give universal satisfaction.
For particulars send lor a Circular.

This Wheel is especially adat'tcd to mining purboses.
It is light, and can be easily parked Into Hie ttionritalus.
Wheels weighing from Hullo 30ti pounds, will yield trow
10 to -10 horse-power under a head of -J5 or :io leet. Thev
are the cheapest wheel to set up knowu, as the y are so
arranged as to produce the greatest power possible from
the M;iter lined.

Cyme and see them, or send for a Circular to

LEFFEL «fc MYERS

VARNEY'S

PATENT AMALGAMATOR.

These Macb.incB Stitncl Unrivaleil.

For rapidly pulverising and amalgamating ores, they
have no equal. No effort has been, or will be, spared to
have them constructed in the most perfect manner, and of
the great number now In opendioii, notour has ever re-
quired repairs. The constant and increasing demand for
them is sufficient evidence of their merits.

They are constructed so as fo apply steam. directly into
the pulp, or with steam bottoms, as desired.

This Amalgamator Operates as Follows:

The pan being tilled, the motion of tho niuller forces the
pulp to the center, where It Is drawn down through the ap-
erture and between the grinding surfaces. Thence it Is
thrown to the periphery into the quicksilver. The curved
plates again draw it to the center, where It passes down,
and to the circumference as belorc. Thus il is constantly
passing in a regular flow between the grinding surfaces and
into thequicksllver, until the ore is reduced to an impalpa-
ble powder, aud the metal amalgamated.

Sellers made on the -same principle excel all others.—
They bring the puip so constantly and perfectly in contact
with quicksilver, that the particles ure rapidly and com
plctely absorbed.

Mill men arc invited to examine these pans andsetlers for
themselves, at tho PACIFIC, fOUNBBT,

Ivl San Francisco.

Prater's Patent Concentrator

(Known as HUNGERFORD & PRATER'S Concentrator,)

MANUFACTDIIKD AT TUB

San Francisco Foundry and Steam
Engine "Works.

Corner Fremont and Mi»6lon Streets.

All orders promptly attended to.

2vl2 ■ DEVOE, DIA'SMORE <fc CO.

HT71VT'© JPjV/XIEIVT

Circular Sweep Horse-Powers,

For running Churns, Washing Ms chines. Grindstones,

gumping water, sawing wood, and other light machinery1.
rice, SI0U, at the Factory.

M LUST'S PATENT SELF-REOULATINfJ TREAD 'HORSE-
POWER is superior to any machine of tho kind in the
market. Price, with Governor, all complete to sat to
work, at the Factory, S3U0. Manufactured by

E. O. HTOT,
i'vIO i 28 Second street, San Francisco.

important to Miners.

NEW PATENT ROASTING PROCESS.

T AM NOW PREPARED TO OFFER TO THE MINING
X community a New Roasting Process, which has been
approved as novel and beneficial by the best nuthoritles In
Europe. A Furnace can be erected in a few days at a
trilling expense, and one man is able to Roast ten ions of
Ore or Concentrated BulphufetS per day,

MOKE COSIPLETELT AND CHEAPEK

Than any other Process. All the Sulphur Is saved, by-
being converted into Bisulphide of Carbon, which is a val-
uable product, and will pay nearly all expenses.

For particulars, apply to.

.J. MOSEIEIMEK,

26vll-3m 423 Washington street.

PBOPELLOR AMALG-AMATOB

Challenge Settler

Has been In use and thoroughly tested, both in California
and Nevada, with entire satisfaction to all parties con-
cerned. These Machines are

Made entirely dUTcrent from any others,

And with the same power will grind, amalgamate, settle
ami separate, more gold and silver ore th;iu any ol hers now
inuse. Manufactured at tho SAN FKANClSCU FOUNDRY,
where Machines can be seen in operation. Address .
»vll J. As W. C. SALMOV.

Economy In Advertising.— The Mining and Scifn-
ririo Press is the best and moat bjcohomioal mining adver-
tising medium: In this city. Our terms are Less than 'onb ,
half the rates now charged by daily newspapers, and the
mining community are beginning to appreciate our reasona-
ble rates of advertising. The Passs contains, proportionally.
a larger amount of mining advertising Uiuuany other paper
on the Pacifle const. Its character renders it the proper
journal for the concentration of mining patronage. [-S.lv a

96

Sfoe pining m& Mmtlik §«*&.

College of California. — From the An-
nual Catalogue of this important and flourish-
ing institution of our neighboring city, Oakland,
we glean the following information :

During the last year the college had 243
students. The Senior class embraces 4 ; the
Junior class, 3 ; the Sophomore class, 6 ; the
Freshman class, 12. The balance of the
scholars are in the Primary Department. The
academic year for 1866, commenced on the
18th ult. The examinations occur May 31st,
and June 1st and 4th.

The following gentlemen compose the Fa-
culty in the higher branches of study, viz. :
Vice President, Kev. Samuel H. Willey, M. A.;
Rev. Henry Durant, M. A., Professor of the
Greek language and Literature ; Eev. Martin
Kellogg, M. A., Professor of the Latin lan-
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Product of tee Northern Pacific Gold
Fields.— The Dalles Mountaineer gives the
following table of the estimated annual product
of gold and silver on the Columbia and its
tributaries, for 1865 :

John Day mines 81,500,000

Warren's Diggings 750,000

Elk City 250,000

Florence 200,000

Clearwater Station 200,000

Oro Fino 600,000

Bars of Salmon, Snake and Clearwater 300,000

Clark's Creek and fcl. Basin 150,000

Cnlville,Pen d'Oreille, and Kootenai 1,000,000

The Montana Trade 1 ,000,000

Auburn 5U0,000

• Total $6,450,000.

The mines of southern Idaho are not included

in the list.

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( VOLUME XII.

' Number T.

TABLE OP OONTENTS.

tirMUon A Atkln-Miira hn-lTlte Bi>ot ami Sin.<> Bnsliu-.«s
prowd HoriiiK VooUIor \r in Mud KfunrUo..
Uttlau Will-. , 1 1 L. popPDf imercat-

Thi Tract, .rv carve and CTi« fall Id thd Price "i Copper.

. i*r«i,M-rui 1 -I Grludinx

The t'lL-nii.-.-il Actlim 'il
.Sl«!UUI oil Ml'IllJlU Sulplui
ret- Ala Mu» IViiip.r.iUir.
— tni.j-Jm- J iryiu ibe U«r
limn or ri.tiiiuT.

T!o- Mice* of Lovftrr Callfui'-'1
iiiii.

Minim; ID Mi.m.iiiii

A Triii ti. Muuut l>i»tili.-t!ic

!, Uuiipor Worki
QaKtCnllVAT Milieu, Efc
Ao UnpartADt EntarpflHO*--

SIIiiimkSl'IionI fo» Sun i'y.v

.!, . ii anu *l.— The Iron Ship
UuUJtrta 01 EntflnnU ; Tlw
," Ue-ivy
on KmliomU ; A IWlary
BorJnK Kucli Itrill ; A Sl.lp
In tiii' SotOtid I'tiiiiirv;
Tnivql Benellclttl to Work*
m«l, Eit\, Etc.

nil Ii.ni-

Lttival (rtm Arizona.

curiunltioH of Oteax Lake.

Mliuttx Miiiimary.

i-Mitorlalarul Kalfebfed'.

Mining simrt-huUlurti' Direc-
tory.

i uinliiK Rcdord audlSVock Hales and Repr-rts.
inh'iiiKL'iiuu Uxcbuutfe oj- San Francisco I'ngos current
lie-. No* MlIflllK and OflWi Atl-

Ctuue of Weak. K.vi. I vcrUstiiuiiiLs, etc.

WILSON & ATKINSON'S IMPKOVED BOE-
ING TOOLS TOE AETESIAN WELLS.

Jt has been a desii/enilitm long souglit for,
by parties engaged in the artesian well boring,
to obtain soch loola as would nol brenlc in
the well, as the mere matter of a tool breaking

in liuo with the key-ways in the pin and box,
and tho key may be driven home.

To put the pin and box together the opera-
tion is as follows : — Unscrew the sleeve to
within a half a torn of the collar opposite the
screwed end of the sleeve, and the slots in the
sleeve will be in line with the key-ways in the
pin and box, as described. Insert the key aud
drive it borne, then screw the sleeve liard
against the collar, at the screwed end of the
sleeve and jam it. Now- before the key can
become detached from the " pin and bpx," the
sleeve will have to become loose from the col-
lar where it has been jammed, make six turns
and get precisely in line with the key, and
then wait for it to come out.
. The principle of this " Jar " is the. same as
those now ^u use ; but the construction is dif-
ferent. What is claimed in this invention is
the peculiar form in which these Jars are con-

tisement for the sa)e of the patent-right of the
above described tools for California, which will
be found in another column. For further in-
formation with regard to tho same, address A.
A. Wilson, Morgan Iron Works, foot of 9th
street, E. R., Now York City.

The Use op Steam in Roasting Ores.— We
commence in another column tho publication of
the chapter on the use of steam in roasting ores,
from Plattber's Treatise' on ' the Metallurgy of
Roasting Ores — the only valuable woTk in *,hJB
especial branch of metallurgy ever published.
This work, valuable as it is to the miner and
metallurgist, has never yet been translated
into the English language. The present chap^
tar will be concluded in our next issue. We
have selected this, at the present time, from the
fact that it treats particularly upon the use of
steam in the process of roasting — giving the

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off, even at the.depth of one or two hundred
feet, often delays the work a month, or even
longer, and oftentimes the Well has tp: be aban-
doned altogether1, on aecpunl of the Inability
of the workmen to extract the detached p^rt
remaining, in the well,; mlj ,,

The parts found by experience to be most
liable to break, are the parts technically known
as the "jar "and " pin," and" bpx "or, "joint. 'i

The present form of " pin and box," as
shown in fig. 3, is merely a "pin, Q, screwed
into a socket or box, B, as it is termed. In
order to prevent this from unscrewing, in the
well, the collar, C, has to be screwed' hard or
'•jammed " against the1 socket at D with such
force as to almost separate the' fibers' of the
iron of the .pin at e, and the result is, as sp(pn
as the tools are, placed in the well, the tempera,
ture of which is very low, and the jarring motion
produced, the pirV sooner or later breaks^ '

The design of this;" pin.iand box " is ito-ob?
viate this diffioulty.iby preventing all undue
strain .on the forking parts. The pin, (J,1 fig.
4, is turned' a little tapering Without any thread,,
and is .ground to a nice fit ip the, box, B ; C is,
a steel key having sufficient' taper to bring
the pin and box firmly together and np rnOre ;
B is a sleeve with a thread at' e,"aud having
key-ways or slots at jp,,#nd is sp constructed
that when the sleeve' is screwed within half a
turn of the collar, g, the key-wayS'Pr slots-are

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structed, sp as to strengthen the weak parts
and se increase the surface at the points,"d, a,
di'fi&!e21, that the secpnd blow niay be 'struck
without any injury to the Jar, by wl'icl), .means
a;,we|l may be sunken ;pne>-thir.d less tinie, than
with the ordinary. Jari A glance at 'figs'. 1 and

2 is sufficient explanation. !!

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Thes^e to.ols, are made of the very best fagpt-
ted wrought iron, and great pains are takeb in
their cpnstruction, and the reasonable' inference
that they are proof against any accident by
breaking off; in, the well will render .thera in-
valuable to parties engaged in artesian well
boring. v '■

.The demand for tools 'of this descrip'tipn' in
California, is rapidly on the increase ; and' the
advantages of securing snCh as shall be most
serviceable^ and least liable' to' cause delay 'and
cost by breakage, is" a blatter of the ntrabs't
importance. In additidh "to artesian and oil
well, boring, the search for coal, will alsd'bdon
creatieiquitean additional demand for thejn ;
and.we db rio't see why they may not also be
econpm^cally employed in boring, iptP' grav,e)
diggings fpriblasting purposesj espeoiaily where
nitro-glycerine pr guu cctton is used, which' re-
quires a space quite sniall'lri .comparison to
that required in the use of powder.

: Manufacturers, pftppls for artesian boring,
either for oil, water, or mioing purpose's, will
find it worth'their while to exaniine'an adver-

'£

On, Items. — We have received no very late
intelligenc& from the oil region. We clip the
following from the Mattole correspondent of
the Humboldt; Times : " Well No. 3, at the
McNott Gnlch, is being put down and shows
very fine indications. They intend pumping
this so spon as they have tested Np. I, and if
energy and perseverance will bring success,
CpI. Allen, the superintendent, is bound to
have it. There are abeut seventeen wells-
being ppt down now, the balance of them having
suspended — some on account nf the inclemency
of the weather, and others for the purpose of
getting power. Among those I have visited is
the Irwin Davis— down three hundred and ten
feet, prospects good ; the Noble— taking out
oil with the sand pump and. preparing to per-
forate the pipe ; the Brown & Co., Union Mat-
tole Co.. Buckeye Co., Sacramento Co., all
have their drills going ; may success attend
them — tbej deserve it.

Los Angeles Oil. — The Neios says twelve
barrels o( petroleum passed through that city
on the 28th ult., en route for San Pedro, for
shipment to San Francisco. The oil was from

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earliest and fullest experiments upon that
mode of roasting ^pres. From a perusal of
this translation, the reader will perceive how
little that is now b»ing>. written and.done in
this dii*aetion is' really new. We., tommend it
to the careful perusal of our readers, and shall
takeia future '"occasion to make a more full
allusion to it. We.are indebted for its transr
lal,ion tQ,(j.uW,,Baker, Esq. ,,;,

Artesian, Wjxls in Visalia. — The Visalia
Delia says that a project is on foot to test the
practicability ef Artesian wells in the valley
abeut Visalia. A number of public spirited
individnals'largely interested in the develop-
ment of. the "resources of that county, will,
during the comingsumraep engage in' boring
such a. well ;at some favorable point on the
p|aips. .The.objectpf seeking- Artesian .water
is for, purposes of itrig.afjqm ., There are tens
ef thousands ot acres of as rich land as the
sun shines upon, suitable for; beautiful home-
steads, ;s'cattefed' all ' o'vef the1 valley, and Only
waiting the life giving element to render'them
Edens of "verdure; and beauty; i The experiment
is a most important one. I*

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Removal, VThe.Tsftr.and Rip Cppper, MlP.-
in'g Cpmpuny have' removed its office from
Cosumnes Grove Hotel, El Dorado county, to'
San Francisco.

the Pico springs of the San Fernando district
in Los Angeles county.

Colusa fietroleum.^We understand that!
the Burr oil well, Antelope Valley, Colusa
county, at a, depth, of oyer 200 feet, have ob-.
tained an intermittent flew" of excellent oil.
T)ie flow; occurs every hour pit sp ; producing"
some five or six gallons at a time. There, are.
eight wells in the county, most of them already
having more or less oil, and every one said to
show flattering prospects.

Tee Diampnd Excitement in Owyhee, has
very'5much subsided ; but is far from being
" played out." Tho Avalanche says that some
of the diamond hunters, learning that a pure
diamond, when rubbed on a woolen cloth,
would become sufficiently electrized to' lift a
hair, made the experiment on several crystals;
supposed to be diamonds, and in most cases it,
succeeded ; many of the crystals lifting the
hair, lodesfone-like.'With ease.

Corn in Los Angeles County.; — A single
township in Lps Angeles...cpunty last year,
produced eight-five thousand bushels ef cprn,
which sold at fprty cents 'per 'bushel.' There
i3 probably np part of the'iworld more favorable
for the production of corn than Los Angeles
county. In many places roasting ears may be
obtained every month in the year.

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In this Department we invite the tree discussion of all

{Toper subjects— correspondents alone being responsible lor
he ideas and theories they advance.

[Written for the Mining and Scientific Press.] V

THE TBAOTOEY CUKVE, AND THE
PEOPEETIES OF GEINDING. PLATES.

\jjir— |k, AVA /A

Editors Mining sa*> • Scientific

Pkess.:— My attention has^heerj especially
directeiLior the, first time^witliin the last
fewdays,.to the Jiscussionof tractory 'eonpi-
dal and other grinding plates, ' contained
in Wheeler & Randall's Quartz Operator's
Hand Book, and which appeared in the
MraiNC and Scientific Pkess, last May.
Certain portions of this discussion have
struck me as being somewhat peculiar in
character, and. as. more than justifying the
modest claim to originality therein, whip!)
is involved in the preface of the .book.

: I am sorry to appear in public to depre-
ciate the work of any man ; but when, in a
case like this, fallacies are presented as
mathematical demonstrations, it is but just
to the public, who are, interested, that they
should be informed of the ifaet. ... 11A .loO

I therefore submit the following discus-
sion of the same subjects, and in so 4oing, I
do not claim any particular " originality f
for the tractory curve itself is not a pecul-
iarly difficult, one to treat, and it is not
likely that either it or the properties of
grinding plates have remained until this
late day undiscussed by able mathemati-
cians other than D'Alembert. I will add,
however, that I have never seen a discuss-
ion of this curve other than that contained
in the book referred to.

I will first discuss the traotory itself, and
in doing so, I shall take what the author of
the Hand-Book calls "the directrix of the
curve," as the axis of-a;, and whenever I
speak of the " tangent " as naving any par-
ticular value, the reference will be to that
portion of the tangent intercepted between
the point of contact and the axis of x.

I will take the definition of a tractory,
given on page 93 of the Hand-Book, where
a tractory is defined to be "A curve whose
tangent is always equal to a given line."
Represent the length of the given line by a.
By the ordinary formula of analytical geo-
metry, the tangent of any curve, F (x, y)
=0, is equal to

(l2),= 1/a«_,y+-loge_-^

(1) yJl+^fY, therefore for the

tractory.

(2) ^+(%) S»* Hence,

^±\^=l. The numerator of
dy ,ywol

the fraction in (3) is equal to the sultangenl,
whose general value is y± .

■■ In equation (3) we have two cases, viz. :
dx t/os— if _ , dx

(8)

ay ' y , dy,

J J •*

-f

Let us consider these two cases sepa.
rately:

Case 1st.

dy= + f ' Th^ equation

is not in a convenient form to integrate, there-
fore, we put

jil) jjmj l_ -■.....

(4) ya*—y' === z , .from which

(8)

we have
dx ■*)

Jz =

~

s«

.;= 1

or-*

.■■'.Ttecbinposing the termjrj- — - , this gives

0).

dx

)dz • 2 (a— z) 2(«+s)

- Integrating (9), we obtain

(10) -#=="* + f 1gS, '(«— *j -

: Z + 9 lose — r- + a

£ e a-\-z

(11) x,

Restoring now the value of z, we have

a--^y/a2 — y'~

(5) y = yV-

(6)

dy

and

dz

But

dx dx dy

X/a'—z*

,

Case 2d.

-crdx
.'dy~*

I ]/c?-r-y-

'1—, put as before'l/o1-

. ..■ . '• • ' ;> i

w ,■ ,1 du

= z, therefore y = ya-—z- , and ~~ —

dz

tA-

Hence,,f? =

;'i +

dx
dz'

z>

?—z*

+ ■

= -1 +

2(«,-T7.») i.' • 2(ai— z) '■ a
Integrating , x = — S -f « log (a+z)—

"log (a^) + C',or.=L,+
2 e '■'■

•8'J

log —.4' C', from which, restoring

value of z, we get

(13>a: = — yaJ^f +

2 '-.

But log

a+V'a*- f
Therefore, from (13) we have
(14) x =— W-7 —

ci— y'a"— ir

— - — y- + a

a+ya'—y'

(7) ^ = f W2*f Substituting now
dz dy A dz 8

in (7) the values of * and'* in terms of
dy dz ■

By comparing now equations (12) and
(14), it will be seen that the portions of
their second members which involve y, are
identical, except the signs which are op-
posite. If .then we let the constant C =.

— C , and write

mil!
(15) x •= ±. t' ,/0» ~y* J_

a . a--y'd'^-y] 6j ^\

2 °Se a+y'aK^P + C J

we have an equation which .includes both
the two cases' above considered, and isy
therefore, the general equation of the' tract-
ory when tbe~axis"oP3fis~the "directfix.

It is evident that y cannot' be numeri-
cally greater, than a, for if so, x is impossi-
ble. Equation (15) shows, that for .every
possible value of y there are two numeri-
cally equal, valuer of a;. with contrary, signs,
Eor.irevery value of a:,ithere are also two
numerically -equal values of y with' contrary
signs. The carte isythereforei1 symmetrical
with respect to both the axes' 6f"a! and y'.

' Since, when y == «, x = ± C, the con-
stant C represents the numerical value of
the abscissa of the point whose ordinate is
a. This, constant being arbitrary, I shall
now put it = 0 , the effect of which is sim-
ply so to place the curve, that the point
whose ordinate is a shall lie in the axis of y,
Equations (12), (14), and (15), then become
respectively

(1.6) l x —y'a^-y^ + k %g \

L^o— f/a'-f

(17) x =

^fl-l/o'-y1

■ o

« ■!- -^nd

log —

2 e a+^/a^—y'J

d-—-\/a^r-r-\j\>\

log

Av '

x=h. 0 , ■. alsb .2L =Ccc
dx

When y — -

There are now, therefore, 'two eusps, one at
the point y = a, x = 0, and the other-at
the point y = — a,x ^= 0,and at both points
the tangent coincides with the axis of y.

(To boCoiitinuoil.] I

The Ohemioal Action of Steam on Metallic
Sulphurets (Sohwefelmettale) at a Hish
TemperatMe. ' ' *"

[Translated for the WininVand Scientific Press from' the
kurman ot i;«i-l Fredrick PUUuer., (Hie Alotallurb'isherJ
finstprozesse, Freiburg, I306.; ,

BY . Q..W, BAKER. ,, . .

" Many enemists and1 metallurgists have Iiere-
t'ofbr'e made experiments on tlie aecqmposition
of metallic sulp'hurets in the small way (labora-
tory), when heated to a' red hot ''heat',' and sub-
mitted to a current of steam. The results
attained excited the hope that the roasting of
sulplniretsj in practical working, for the elimi-
nation" of the sulphur' as' completely as desired',
wbuld be accomplished in this way very sini1
ply and perfectly.' But', unfortunately, up to
the present time (1856) it has not been possi-
ble to make much useot' that'agerrt practiculiy
in roasting, since it is riot easy to fulfill the
conditions ander wlt'teh'tlie sulphur can be as
completely separated under the action of
steam, as by the ordinary roasting, where •the''
oxygen of the atmosphere is actively employed.
Before it is proper, however, to speak of the
application of steam in roasting ores and, tor.
nace products (matt) in the large way, the
reactions which sulphurets exhibit, at a red
heat, treated with steam, should first be studied.
The trials, therefore, already alluded to, with
their results, as they followed each other in
point of time, shall now. be set-forth-briefly-: -

'-Pftttinsoaexperimented with steam ^on-ga-
iena (Bleiglarrzj-lreated-to a high temperature ;
and demonstrated that steam was decomposed
by means of the red-hot galena : hydrogen
united with a part of the sulphur, forming sul-,
phureted hydrogen, whilst the oxygen, accor.di
ing to Pattinsou, would form sulphate of lead,
with a corresponding equivalent of the galena,
thereby reducing the galena, probably, to a
subsulphuret.— Erilman's Journal, Chemic'.
Bit. b. s. 216-; Phil: Mag. 12 Amials, March
1S29.

-.' J.ordta'strialsofthe'oction of steam on galena,
and galena mixed with coal, established thatga-
lpna, treated at a higli temperature w;th steam,
was, with great difficulty, decomposed ; sulphu:
rettd hydrogen and Sulphurous acid gas being
formed; some yellow oxide" bf lead was.produced;
and a pa))t o.f-the aulphurat;bf lead was carried
off with' the steam. When galena, mixed wjth
hue coal was treated with steam, on the con-
trary; a stbff decomposition took place ;' sul-
ptiqre.ted hydrogen:, was' abundantly, evolved;
and but. little sulphurous aoid.gaB, whilst, there
would be found, a sublimate in the shApe ol
blue colored, -feathery crystals, composed of
very delicate cubes', and also smalt globules of
lead iu the uudecbmposed galena.— Brdittan's
Journal, Bd. xi. s. 348. . |

,; Hegnault made; experinienta iwitlv. steam; on
metals, metalljc, sulphurets, ,.eto., heated to'a
high temperature. ,, Jn the opejiiingojuhis efc
celleut memoir,, this- authpr speaks , of the
chemical reactions whpn steam is decomposed
by sulphurets, as follqws; .

"The: hydrogen of steamlo the presence of
^simple nietaHicsulpburet will, form, ;witli, the
sulphur, sulpnureted hydrogen, aud, its oxygen
will exercise an affinity for' the metal, provided
the'iiletal retains such an affinity at the tem-
perature^to which the expeiiiment 'is carried,
'fhe oxide formed will again react on, the un<
decomposed sulphuret, sending forth, a new.
portion of sulphurous acid, and liberating the
metal »

.-'<' Wlhenihbwever, sulphurous acid1 arid sul-
phureted bjdrogen are intermingled atiaihigh
temperature,, they,, mutually, re, act on leacb

other, forming on the one side water, on the -
other sulphur. Hence, the definite results of
the experiment are, metal, sulphur, and a por-
tion of undecomposed sulphureted hydrogen,
if the metal has not the property ot decom-
posing water. In this' lust case, the oxide
which is formed when metal is heatedin the
'presence ot stSam, will remain behind. In
tins respect steam might be consi^er^d a very
pawerfju desulphurizing agent, if the sulpha-
jets' werXdecomrJosed under its influence with
a reliable ehergyV frprn|the fact that the desul-
(phbrizatioq would in ' njarjy eases be carried on
liy both elem'enlM 'of ,wateri4-oxygen and hy-
drtoe^,." '

" The reactinns are different if the Sulphuret
Is raisea with odal.^ A part of the stearo is
aecemposea by1* the carbbn Torming"carb|Dic
oxide, which has no influence on the mineral,
and hydrogen, which, as H. Rose asserts, tears
away a portion of the sulphur; but -this-4asfc
proceeds with much difficulty and much slower
thau it would through the agency of oxygen.
The excess of uudecoinposed steam will react
on the sulphur forming sulphureted hydrogen ;
but in the presence of the cdal no further ox-
idation will ensue. Consequently, iii this pro-
cess of reduction no. sulphur will be separated,
and the desulphurizatiph under such conditions
will" be hindered. "... The admixture of coal,
therefore; cauhot be made serviceable ' iri. a
process of desulphurizing with steam, if steam
is, hot efficient by itself ;„, aud, .in fact, it will be
found advantagepnso'nly for the reduction pf
the metal when it has been oxidized after the
thorough removal' of , the sulphur."', ,

" Should the e,tmesphere and steam, inter-
mingled,be. allowso to flow over highly heated
sulphu.rets„it tyill be;Showu that neither exerts
any influence on the other, both' acting inde-
pendently. ' The, air wilt effect the roasting.'as
oidiiiaVily, by meaijS, of the' dxj'gen which it
contains, whilst the steam at the same time
will be effective, as heretofore" stated.

K Iu, this crjseValsp, gujphilrous , acid and sul-
phureted hydrogen, will ,furni| and reciprocally
decompose one another, evolving water and
sulpljur, but permitting a definite portion of sur-
plus gas to remain' undfecoitiribsed. The'm'etal
obtain* what: is required to 'transform it to an
unHe."^r£!>:<iman's Jonrnt<l,tBd', X. S. 129.

Eegnault extended his.:inve3tigations on, the
action ot steam, with regard to many metals
and metallic sulphurets, heated to a high tem-
perature. The results thus obtained showing
the habitudes of these substances, are set forth
below in their order, and are worthy ol especial
regard, in view of the practical treatment of
ores aud furnace products (matt).

Sulphide of copper, heated to redness in a
green glass tube, and treated with steam,
evolved some sulphureted hydrogen, but under-
went only slight decomposition.

Heated in a porcelain tube to a white heat,
steam produced an energetic action, forming
hydrogen gas abundantly, and liberating sul-
phur in small drops. The sulphide was re-
duced to metallic popper. The evolution of
hydrogen could be accounted for, only through
the decomposition o'f, sulphureted hydrogen by
heat. This decomposition was most probably
effected easily at the moment it was assuming
:tue gaseous condition, the nascent state. (Sul-
pureted hydrogen in a porcelain tube heated to
u bright red heat, is decomposed into sulphur
and pure hy'drbgen. Cluzel, Ann. Ohim. 84,
166.) '

Sulphide of iron decomposes, steam with
much' greater energy1 thiih Sulphid6; bT Cop-
per. When the > trial is conducted in i'g.lasa
tube, a. large quantity of hydrogen, isdisen-
gaged, and magnetic oxide is formed. A mix-
ture of hydrogen and sulphureted hydrogen is
evolved'; the' former db'nbtless arises, in' this
experiment, from the decomposition of' the
water, iwhich is formed. in the first period of
the reaction, by the ferrous oxide.

Sulphide of zinc (blende, or native sulphide
ol'zinc), heated in a glass tube, under ti current
of steam, forms aismaliquantity of sulphureted
hydrogen, but^s otherwise very slightly changed .
Heated to a more intense heat in a porce-
lain tube" the decomposition is effected more'
speedily^'cuusing'a condensation ih the forward
pact otl thev, tube'"6f small, silky' ' tufts1 of- 'the
oxide of zinc,, almost, completely freeing the
blende of. sulphur.

Sulphide of lead (galena), heated under a
current of steam' in a glass tube, suffered'afua
darkred heat scarcely any deoompositiob. At
a stronger, heat sulphureted .hydrogen. was
evolved/; an$ jtl^e ■ w^ter in the tub (through,
which "the gases were conducted and con-
densed), became milky. , Theresas formed bu
the surface of ,the partially^ melted galena, a-
tfiiu pellicle of melted lead.- The fore part of
t)ie,tube was bedizened over with small shining
cubical crystals' ol galena, which had' volatilized
and were carried 'forward-' by the current of
steaih. Theihydrogen of the steam, uniting,
with the, sulphur,,, formed sulphureted hydro-
gen, whilst its oxygen conibiued with Ihe lead.
The ' 'oxid'e of lead' reacts' in the' same
measure as it is formed on the yet unde-
coniposedi 'mass 'of^sulphide, formingi rAet-
allic =Jead ;an4 disengaging sulphurous acidi

ffltt pininfi tmi £ rientifir. §r«9.

99

This lust in its turn necessarily reacts on tlio
wilphnreted bydrogto, aabamomig (he p.
taiion of tii" sulphnr, and tboa produced the
uiilky appi aiaucc in (he contents ol the tub.
■jo ol quicksilver (cinnabar), volutal-
izvs when submitted to a current ol ileum, and

., .posed With Cullsldel aide energy. Much

sulphur ■■ :i J the volatal-

ized ur.ittBr becomes black, containing, inter-
: through it, small globules of mercury,
also unulugous to those
by ibu reactions ol" u.d«-ti.i.
.Sulphide ol silver decomposes Steam with
almost the sumo energy, submitted to 1
conditions, as galena, .The di.-.
sulphuretud hy. Logon was very notable, and
at tlio tsnninauou ol" the experiment, the eiil-

of si(>'«^ boiu-C invited ill tin- tube, Mas

cover.. d 011 its surface wall metallic iilvew

.— 1 1 1 1 1 i 1 1 ■ 1 . ■ ■ ■ t antimony, heated under u cur-
rent, of steam , cVoh'vs 11 clri,.f InllUulioll Ol

Bulpharoted hydrogen, at the same time Con-
densing in tbe receiver a b(rgB quantity
of an orange yellow substance, ruecm-
Utiuii gi.-uily lb- sulphide ..I antimony ob-
tained 111 tile wot way. bul composed of sul-
phide of aiitiiuou.v ami uiiliiuiinious acid .; in
til.' tub.' around 1 In- od-jos ol the illiilled sul-
phide, precisely tlio same substauce was fiw.
briuled.

.Sulphide ol antimony likewise decomposes
nhb aaoiidjvsMa sfleTgly ; snlphureted
hydr igen is disengaged, ahd an oxy-siilphuret
is t.jrui. <l , Soil' v2ab.S:1 which, volatilizes in
tiie anuie measure us it ispruduoud. .Mirnnvr,
tins oxv-sulpharet is formed ooly when the uul-
jihide is in preai exeesit since, by itsell it will
ipoae siiuii, at a bright red beat, aud
would 111 tins way, probably, be entirely con-
verted into all oxide — alitiinoniuus acid.

Sulpliide-ufarsenic-oxhibits the same reaction
ufi sulphide of uutitiioiiy, decomposing steam
readily at a bright red heat, forming also under
the same, conditions an oxy-sulphuret, but'
which, on account of being so readily volatul-
ized, is always mixed Willi a large tpianlily of
the sulphide iu excess.

• -In view of the foregoing results, Regnault
comes to the following conclusion : " What is
arrived at by the employment of steam in
iiietallur_'ical processes, in elfeetihg the roast-
ing ol metallic sulphurets.etc, is s-ullicieiitly dfe-
monstruted by the foregoing trials : that in
this regard nothing is to be hoped (6r. The
air of ihe'utmosphere is by fur the most ener-
getic desuMphui'izer, as may be premised, 'a
jirutri, without much trouble."
''t%e investigations made by Bischof, iu his
laboratory, for llle benefit of science, us well as
for the explication of the various habits of
minerals, demonstrate, that sulphide of lead
and silver, exposed at a hillll heat to the inllu-
ence of steam, suffered decomposition, disen-
gaging, simultaneously, sulphlireted hydroueu
uud sulphurous acid gas, and. fiboruiiiig Uie
melal (mossy, wire-shaped silver branches).
"■in the year 1844 I hud air opportunity to
jddge for myself, by .experiments in the labora-
tory, that in the decomposition of-nietaHic sul-
phurels, the sulphide of arsenic, and arseni-
cal ores, was extraordinarily slow, when submit-
ted to the action ol steam, air being entirely
excluded, and at a temperature such as would
be employed in roasting pulverized ore and
ma;t m a flume furnace ; but when -the-air was
admitted, very much quicker, yet not so per-
fectly as When acted on by the air alone. Ex-
periments were : made with ordinary pyrites,
arsenical, cupreous pyrites, galena,, blende,
SpiaskpbaU, and other vaiiously composed ores,:
such as were iu part treated by fusiun at the
Freiburg .works, aud part intended foil atpal-
gaiualion. -

In the trials with steam, excluding the air
entirely, very refractory glass tubes were em-
ployed, the ends of which were bent down-
wards ; whilst for- roasting with steam, and- a
partial admission of air, and at the same
time permitting the roasting to be controlled
with its free admission, in the. absence of steam,
a porcelain tube was employed, two;. feet long,
and two iuches wide in the bore, 'like same
quantity, 20 grain., of the substance to be
operated on, finely pulverized ore,, etc. j could
be 'treated in each trial; The porcelain tube
used (or roasting with steam and the partial
admission of air, was not laid, exactly horizon-
tal, but, was placed iu a red-hot furnace, in-
clined at the end, into which the current of
•Bteam was to be admitted. ' This "end was also
so- loosely closed with a well-fittiiig stopper,
of slightly burnt clay,'1 that air could enter
around it, only in small quantity, whfle steam-
flowed iu through a small glass tube. The
other end was likewise closed with a stopper
of burnt clay, having a glass tube passed
through it, iu such a manner that it could read-,
ily be opened. lor the introduction or; ore, etc.,
trom time to time, with a proper instrument:

The trials of metallic sulphurets witli':steara
alone, employing us strong a beat aslthe glass
tube would safely endure, developed the same
results as.those obtained by the experiments of
Regnault : when .air was- partitully admitted,
the results attained 'ware not Mftve'favorable
than when the trials were conducted under the

admission of air exclusively. The) decomposi-
tion of Bulpuureu mid aisonurois proceeded
r as the quantity of uir was dimin-
ished, and the pioces- . . ..-- ,1 .diuost entirely
when only u. luoderulely red heat was uiain- ,
tamed.

pro bi
^...^.. > ■ .

[Wrltlan U* tlin Mining alia .sciaiumc 1'rciw.l I

The Mines of Lower (Miforuia.

Lower ('iilifornia preseptS mi interesting
field lor gebtOgrcnl siu.ly ; there is a newness
aboiu its appearance foot would seem to afford

a key to itsgeologieul formnliou. lis elevuliwll
from the sea at a Comparatively ree. ill period
ta:0?ldent. Koeks ofsedi ntury series, gran-
ite, gneiss, and vol.aeii' depo-ils, cemprise
aliuo,,i the entire strata.

No country of the same exfpnt aH'o'.'ds a
irreater iibundanee and variety 01 minerals.
Silver and gqld abound from one to the, other,
extremity of ^hp peujiisula. Rich placers of
the latter metul do not exist, however, as
the elements have not been long enough at
work, und the water courses are not of sulliciellt
extent to create large -alluvial deposits.

EAKL1KST SPANISH (UNINQ.

i Silver veins of unsurpassed richness and
extent abound wherever primary hirmutioiis
occur. Oue Mauuel pseo, a discharged soldier
appears to have been dhe first person to turn
his attention to mining. The date appears
somewhat uncertain ; but there are people now
alive who remember to have visited his hacien-
das at Tescalaina and Santa Ana. Both hie
stumps and furnace blast were run by water
power; the forulei" was entirely swept away
about eighty years ago by a flood caused, by the
heavy rains of an equinoctial storm ; theiruios
of. the other hacienda are still standing.

Santa Aha was fi miuing town, in 17C9,
when European astronomers selected .that
place to observe the transit of Venus. All
trades of the mines in that vicinity worked by
Useo have been lbst ; there is no doubt but
that he became very rich ; it ;is believed, that,
in one year he paid, as the king's fifth, $36,-
000, the produce of his mihes. He was mur-
dered by his servants, who' robbed him of what
treasure they could find, stole his vessel, aud
embarked, for. San Bias, where, they were lap-
prehended and executed. It is supposed' a
large amount'of silver and gold bars which lie
Had buried escaped their ^earch. Twenty-live
years after his. death his son arrived- froim old
Spain, to recover bis property, but .fohbd 'the
haciendas in ruins, his numerous' ranches de-
serted, and the cattle roaming wild.

It was inauy years after Osoo's death before
work was resumed on ..the mines he had
opened, rjThe location, of one/' it/tna .Kiea de
.Oseo.^still remains a mystery. The mine named
" Mina fiica," situated, in San Antonio, which
was uvade the' object of speculation in San
Francisco in the palmy days., ol ''wild cat," is
known to be |a later and worthless discovery,
now abaudoned, , .!„..[....
b'.M6st of the silver veins of Lower California
aj;e composed .of very refractory sulphurets;
notwithstanding this, the mines of Sad Antonio
district seem. to t|ave bebn worked with con-
siderable, success, and many persons acquired
Considerable wealth by extracting the decom-
posed surface . ores, which yielded only a por-
tion of the silver by the patio amalgamation ;
as is proved by assay of the few banks of tail-
ings that remained, rn6st of which, have been
run into the creeks, and washed nway by the
yearly rains. Part of the town of San Antonio
is built on a- bed of tailings, that assay from
S30 to $-10 per. ton. \Vhen no, rnbre,a?-og,«e,
ore was to be found in the veins, 6uch mines
iver'o' abandoned.

,, LATER 'MEXICAN OPERATIONS.

Tn the year 1S561 a'conipany was formed in
Mexico, and experts dispatched' to this, terri-
tory to examine and report upon the^'mides.
The result was that seventeen mines were dis-
covered, and a prorogue of five.years granted
to the explorers. The company have worked
but two of , these, and managed to keep pos-
session of the, balance, to the manifest injustice
of the mining community, for nine years.
. .The plan adopted by the Mexican company
•was to ship their ores to Freibnrg for reduction.
This is done at an expense of about JlpoO per,
ton, exclusive'of the cost of mining.
The Hamburg house of (i. R. Muller & Co.,

of .Mazathui. muke advances upon the ores.
file confidence placed by that house iu the

assays ol Mr. Flores, BuperintenQ^nt, have
enidiled the i'imi|niuy to p'roe'ecute the work ol
then mines without culls ; the ore being depos-
ited al I heir agency at La Fuz us las'

i from the mines, -Mr. l-'lores was
I"etitiLr mines having targe de-
posits ..I ores above ihe wafer-level ; inulding
iiim t*» work withoqt expensivo machinery,
lie employs only Mexican labor, at a low
price, and pursues the most economical method
of extracting the ores. The company have
l.eeu icry prosperous, receiving yearly divi-
dends without any puid-np capital. Mr. l'\.
who, besides Ins salary, .receives a per centage
ol the proiit-. has secured a handsome compe-
tence loi himseir. Their success is abundant
evidence Thai the veins are rich, and that min-
eral exists in abundance ; besides, it is esti-
mated Ihut they have ; 1 leasl 4.01)0 tons of ore
paying less than S50 per ton that, would nol
hear the cost of transportation, still remaining
at their dumps.

SAN l'UA.NCISi'0 MININO OPERATIONS.

The Tiiunfo company's mines are on the
Same lode, ami have even a greater abundance
of equally rich ores than the Mexican company.

,'A>«y have a 10-atamp mill, aud profess to res
duce at a cost of less than twenty dollars pel-
ton ; yet file)' are going behiiid-liaud , the
company is in debt, and their entire property
i* hypothecated here. They had more reliable
data to calculate results, than the Mexict-n
company, who took the first risk, if tnere was
uny, that experienced and .practical moo could
not foresee.

The trouble is, that San .Francisco compa-
nies have not sought here an investment dor
capital.;. If_ they have been, deceived, it is be-

.eause.'.they have not managed as prudent
business men, ought. .They have sent here in-
competent men, who* have wasted money in
worbs. that, are worthless ; they: have not pros
vided means to develop the mines, but. sent it
forward, in driblets, with directions to get out

.ores and send to San Francisco, ;»ith the hope
of raising a breeze to fly their kites, instead
of sending :reliable and competent 'persons!
Who were able Ito estimate the cost necessary
to be incurred to make their properties paying
concerns, and investing the.amount as fast as
required to develop them. It is safe to esti-
mate the support and salaries, of superintend-
ents at 25 per cent., and useless works at 25
,per:ceut, more of the whole amount expended
at miuing: in Lower California, mini Nevada
the ignorant could learn from the experienced,
which has never been the case herei Unless
something is soon done, the result will : be a
total loss of' all the capital that has been ins
vested by San , Francisco people in this terri
tory j it is useless for interested persons, iguo:-

jrant of, mining, to come here to. .examine their'

.properties, for experience' proves that they, of
allpersqns, are the easiest humbugged. There
tare many valuable mining properties in this
peninsula oiwued in 'Sun Francisco... that are
worth far more money than ever has been ex-
pended upon them. They would sell at a
good price either in the East or Europe ; but
not when represented by persons .who have
failed to work anything outgf,,tham, .There
appeafS' but one. feasible course^ndthatis for
the, various compauies to join in the ekpens.e,

..of sending a person of known experience and

.capacity to, examine their properties, and.
point Out the proper mode of development with
an estimate of the cost.

The mode' adopted by the Mexican com-
pany is not cited as the best or most advan-
tageous method of 'if.orkiug mines ibr developing
their , value, though confessed to be the most,
economical to secure at a small outlay profit-
able returns. But of this fact . the San Fran-
cisco companies may rest assured, there are
lew, if , any imiqes in Lower California con-'
tabling ore "of sufficient richness to pay the
cost of working steam niacliinery to deyelop
them, and resort to exporting their ores for
returns, which always involves a loss of all
mineral of less value than. $50 per ton ;" and'
over $80 when .exported to Europe,, via San
Francisco, asdias already been the case with
some companies.

It is welljknown that ores of less value than

..$50. not only constitute the bulk, but are above
the average'value of all large silver veins. Not

'only in Lower California, but elsewhere, wliere
ores of this class aro thrown away, dividends. go
with them sure.

What this country requires ,is competent
and experienced miners, and the erection of
exterjsiye; reduction works, with sufficient ca-
pacity to- reduce the ores at reasonable ex-
pense. There are now sufficient-mines to insure
employment tb a 100-stamp mill. Ores are
allowed to be exported! by.special license of the
Government, which expires when beneficiatory
works are erected, the necessity of which is so
well understood that important concessions
could easily be obtained by parties, uudertaking
to erect them. Such au investment would
prove^. fhrcrative beyond a doubt, t The mines
here are as extensive and the ore as rich and
abundant as in any other part of the world, the

only thing that retards their prosperity is their
refractory character. When this difficulty is
ae here, as it has been elsewhere, Lower
California will rank second to no other
uiiiiing country. The cost of transporting ma-
chinery from ,<an Francisco to the vicinity of
the mines does not exceed Jb'O per ton. This
and other facilities must at no very dislant day
cause the mines ol this peninsula to become
favorite investments for miuing operators.

Besides the San Antonio and Triunfo min-
ing di-tricts, there have been some very rich
unties opened in the district of Cacachilla.
These veins, although but a few miles distant
from .San x\ntooio, and ill the continuation of
the 6ume range, yield ores of a different qual-
ity, and richer and much less refractory. The
most famous, mines iu this district, are the El
Tesbro and San Rafael ; both are controlled
by Sail Francisco compunies. and unfortunately
subjected to the same disastrous management.

GF.OLOCICAI..

The geological character of the mining dis-
tricts of San Antonio and Triunfo, is gneiss,
passing into imea slate. That Of Cacachilla,
grariite intersected with elviih courses of red
porphyry. The general cour.-:,e qf the moun-
tain ranges is southeast and notthweet, and
that of the veins from north to south, some-
times varying to a little east of north aud west
of south. Besides the two main veins of Sac
Antonio and Triunfo, there' are numerous
other parallel lodes. The continuation of this
metullif'erous range is to be traced through
several islands of the Gulf of California, Jan
Jose, Santa Cruz, Catalan, and Carmen Island,
the latter of which, besides its copper veins,
which are highly auriferous and argentiferous,
is celebrated for its well known and extensive
salinos, which has been caused by the block-
ing up of an extensive estero, and the subse-
quent evaporation of the,, salt-water, which is
constantly supplied by infiltration through the
pordus materials of .which, the embankment is
composed. The mountain masses of this island
appear to be composed of indurated sand-
stone ; the others are granite, aud besides
argentiferous ores, contain some extensive
veins of irou. Aviadob.

Miniug in Montana.

A correspondent of the Virginia City En-
terprise, writing from Helena City, Montapa
Territory, January 21st, 1866, says : This Ter-
ritory has, without an exception, the largest
scope of mineral land on the Eastern Slope of
the Rocky Mountains, and in places it is very
rich in gold placers, but although the country
is extensive and very rich in. places, and I am
already out here with grub enough to last until
May, yet I earnestly wish myself back in Vir-
ginia. A man, if 'he takes hischance out here
and escapes being frozen or starved to death,
has one chance in ten to get a good claim in
the spring, and if he is a business man he has
five chances in ten to make a fortune, and a
big one too. But if he depends on manual
labor he has 'got' to work at from six to ten
dollars per day for about seven months in the
year, and the remaining five months hole up
like a bear and eat up what he has earned dur-
ing the seven laboring1 mdil'thsi- If he is lucky
enough to make a new discovery he has his
pile (n three months.

Bannock City is the oldest mining town in
the Territory, and is noted for quartz, there
being several good lodes discovered at that
place ; but as yet-there is no machinery on any
of them except-one water mill and a fevv.aras-
tras.' Alder Creek is seventy-five miles east
from: Bannock ; (t is fourteen miles long and
is very rich. On. the way up it has fbur.towns
on iff, viz : Junction, Nevada1 City, Virginia
Cityand Summit City. There is a great deal
of money comes but of this creek. There are
also several good quartz lodes being worked
in thlis vicinity which generally pay well. One
hundred and thirty miles north of Virginia
City is Helena City, at the mouth of Last
Charice Gulch, which is seven miles long and
very.rich. This is fifteen miles from the Mis-
souri river. East of the river is Confederate
Guldh, some eight or .ten miles long, and as far
as itihas been tested is very. rioh-. Northwest
of Helena, forty miles, is the Black Foot River
mine's, some of which are extremely, rich.
McQlellan Gulch is the richest in the Territory,
but is ooly a short, gulch of four or five miles
in length. It is rumored that the> Yellowstone
and Big Horn rivers and the mountains they
drain are also rich in placers, quartz lodes »nd
goldl mines. But the Winters are perfectly
frightful. Only think— we have already had
ten days at a time this winter that mercury lay
frozen solid in the mercurial tubes of the
thermometers.

The prices of groceries here are extravagantly
high!; flour is from $'25 to $35 per 100 pounds ;
bacob, 75 cents per pound; butter, $2. .per
pound ; sugar, 60@80. cents per pound ; pota-
toes,' $25 per 100 pounds, and vegetable's of all
kindfe in proportion ; beef, 20 to 30 cents per
pound.

XGO

ftbt ^Mty m& gtmtiltit <§xm.

SALES OF TEE WEEK

BT THE 8. r. STOCK A fiXOHAITGE BOARD. , ,

-~r | on

Satnrday/Ftelwtiary lO.

Ifi6,shs Ophir at445@430per toow !
•i 846hsOphirat4J0@455.oershare,b3n,
48 Bhs Ophir at 44J!@330 per share, e 3.
8 *hs Gould A Curry at 820 per foot, b5.
- shs Gould A Curry at 816 per foot,.
"shs Savage at 900@920 per foot,
lsh Savage at 900 per foot, s 3.
7 shs Savage at 905 per foot, b 10.
66 shs Hale A Norcross at 950@890 per ft.
2 shs Hale A Noreross at 950 per ft, b 1
14 shs Hale A Norcross at 900@930, s 10.
12 shs Hale A Norcross at SOO®860, S'3.

4 shs Bale ANotcroSBiatSOOperfoot, B5,
[36 shs Alpha, G, H-, at- 290Q285 per foot.
47 shs Yellow Jacket at 405®370 per foot. .
16 shs Yellow Jacket at 400@380 per sh, s 3.

6 shs Yellow Jacket at 375(3)380 per; ft, s 10.

1 sh Yellow' Jacket at 385 per loot,' b 3.

' 1 sn ' Yellow Jacket at 380 per foot, b 10.
35sh6 0hoHar-PQtO6l'at275@276 per foot; ... '■

5 shs Chollar.Fotosl at 272 per foot, s 10.

2 shs Belcher at 165 per foot.
y&shB Belcher at 165 .per foot, b 3.

60,shs Sierra Nevada at 7H@10K perah. ; (

29 shs Sierra Nevada at 10 per share, sS.

20 shs Bullion at 52 per sbaro.

35 shs Imperial at 115@116 per share, h 30.

18 shs Imperial at il4@113 per Bhare.
1 10 shs Imperial at 113 per share, 's S.

5 shs Imperial atll3;peT.share, s 15. ;., .
j 17, shs Qy.ermau at A1©:18 PCr share., (
, 13 shs Gal Steam N.av. Co at 55@56J£ per ct

20 shs Cal Steam Nav Co at 55@54, s 3. ; ,

Amount of sales S132.76S 50

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uL"

Momhiy, February 13.

." I

111.

From the Stock Circular of Associated Brokers of the S. F., Stock & Exchange Board.

m

SO she Gould A Curry at 890@S50 per foot
8 shs Gould & Curry at 900@S90 per It, s W.
■ ' 9 shs'SaVa'ge at 900^905 per foot.
8 shs Savage at 900 per foot-a 3-
Wshis'Hale, A NorcroS5at900,@935l s3. '
ISshsHale A Norcross at 935@920, per ft
2 shs Hale A Norcross at 900 per foot, s 10.
4 slisHale A Norcross at 900. per foot, s 5.
6 shs Overman at 45 per share.1
4 slis Crown Point at 820 per foot b5,
laOflhsCroivn Point at 82fl@3li), per foot, 3 3.
i sbs Crown Point at 815 per foot, , ,
, 2-shs Belcher at 150per foot , t i

8 shs Alpha, 'G. H., at 2S0@275 per foot.

4 shs Alpha, G\ H'.. at 275 per foot, s 3'.
40-sbs Daney* at 7 per foot

80 shs Daney atfiK per share, a 5.
17 shs Yellow Jacket at 360@350per ft s30.
lsh Yellow JHcket at 37ft per foot, b 10. -
11 Bhs Yellow Jacket at 375®S70 per ft b 10.
- Sshs Yellow Jacket at 37S@S65 per ft.
8 shs Yellow Jacket at 870@365 per ft, sS.
2 shs' Chollar-Potosi at 2S5 per ft, b SO.
11 sbs Choll ar-Potosi at at 276©267-K per ft
204 shs Ophir at 420®iO5 pcrfpot-
24 shs Ophir at 400 per foot 3 5-
12BhSOphir'at410pershare,b30. ' ;' '

30 shs.Imperi.al at 113 per share ..,,,,.

5 shs Imperial at 113 per share, s 3.
140 shs Lady Bryan at4@3?£ per share.

20 shs Ladv Bryan at 3,'u per shave, b S.
15 shs Bullion at 55@52,l-i per share.
llOshs Bullion at 5> per share1, s 3.

.Iflshs.SIerrtt Nevada.at9 per sbarej

100 shs Cnl Home Ins Cp at lOl^QlOl p ct.

5 shs Oal Steam Nav Co at 65 per cent a 30
100 sbs Spring Valley W W at 59?£ per cent
$ 5,000 Legal Tender Notes at 72c,' s 10,
4 0,000 S F6per cent Bonds of '58, at 71. ■

3shs Yellow Jacket at 32,r.®S!jO per ft, b 5.
15 shsYellow Jacket at,330@320 per foot
10 shs Yellow Jacket at S10@330 per ft, s 30.

l'ahs Yellow Jacket at 320 per foot, s 3.

lsh Yellow Jacket at 320 per foot, s 10.

1 sh YeTlow Jacket at 325 per fo6t, b 10.
liBh Yellow Jacket at325 per foothfi-

10 sl>s. Chollar-Potosi at 270 per fpotl(8,10.'
10 shs Chollar-Potosi at 270®271per fout
22 shs Halo A Norcross at 925@960 per foot,

2 shs Hale A Norcross at 960 per sb, b 3-
I '4 shs Crown Point at S^Oper foot.
■48 shs; Ophir at 395@376 per foot
96,ahs Ophir at400.@J05;per foot, b 30.

8 shs Alpha, G H, at. 250 per foot b SO, ■ ,

8 shs Alpha, G. H„ at 235@24Q per foot
20 shs Imperial at.U2^@lll per share.
10 shs Imperial at' 110 per share, s S0V

lsh EmpireM A-MCo.'at 210 per sh.
-70 8hs Sierra. Nevada at 9@7% per share.
60 shs Lady Bryan at 3Ji@3>£ per share.

,2 shs Bullion at 53 per share.

$ 9,000 Cal Slate Bonds at 83 per cent-

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Amount of sales..., $119.83125 ,

,,, .San Francisco, Saturday Mdrning, February 17th, 1866. i

The Money Market is abundantly supplied with available capital,
and Tee have rarely had occasion to note so great an accumulation of
unemployed means seeking investment, as at this time. Bank rates
rule at \@1}£ ^ cent per month; but there are borrowers who ob-
tain accommodations, upon first-class ■ collaterals, at 10 ^ cent, per
annum.

Keceipts of treasure from domestic sources, since Saturday last-
amounted to .5850,000', making ap aggregate of nearly two millions
thus far during the .current month.

Bullion continues in some request at full rates, and sa'les of gold
bars have been made at 855@865. Silver is inquired for at about 1
per cent premium /or .average parcels., ,,

Legal 1'ender Notes have evinced rather more activity, and some
8130,000 were dealt in at the Board' within a range of 72@73i£c, clos-
ing at about 73c bid. Our latest telegraphic advices from the East
quote gold in New York at 138^ pn the ItUh inst.

Transactions at the Board during the week have shown a buoyant
market for'nearly all leading Mining. Shares, which have been well
, maintained, in view of the large sales and the late rise. The flatter-
ing condition of, several claims is a subject of congratulation in stock
circles; and not -only add strength to the whole market, but inspires
the hope that the future of these jnines1 will be no less promising.

Gould &' Curry, owing to recent developments, has materially im-
proved this week ; advancing, from. $815 to §lk090, receding to $1,060, '
rallying to $1,075, and selling; yesterday at $1,120, buyer 30. At a
depth of labout 630 feet, and some 2001 feet north of the Savage line,
the .south drift from the second station (D street, shaft), penetrated a
vein of good ore.afew days since, and it is said that the "indica-
tions continue good for a large ^body." The progress of explorations
at this point, as well asin the drift from the fourth station (200 feet'
still deeper), will be watched with great interest. In the latter, prom^
ising indications have also been met with recently.;

■ Savage has been steadily maintained, and is in better £ayor at the
close; rising from $900 to' $950, drbpping to $897>^, advancing to
8970, then selling at $99001,025, and closing yesterday afternoon at
^1.030.^This mine produced last month 3,200 tons of second-class ore;
averaging! $41.60 ' per ton, and 30 tons first-class* netting^HO per
ton. rJ'he company now pay only 81 5: per ton for the reduction of
second-class Ores, and their aggregate shipments pf bullion since the
first of January have exceeded>82LO,000. The different levels of the
mine are said to look better < than at any time during the past six
months, and t,he drift east from the prospecting winze (lower station)
shows fine ore* - A recent crushing^of .25 tons first:class ore yielded
the company $300 per ton net, and the second-class ores" are also doing
bfittit^r this w ei^k

Hale & Norcross fell from £950 to §860, seller '30, rose to 81,000,
buyer 5, receded to- $950, rose to $980. and then sold at $990@$985;.
Advices from this claim are still flattering.' In breasting out to the
north upopithe body of ore found recently, ithas wideped out to some
some 18 feet, and this contains a seamof rich ore three feet in width,
which ia being sacked for dry crushing. Four mills are POw employed,
' and the last clean up from Todman's yielded $51.80 per ton. The
average yield, time far, of 301 tons, has been $44.48. The total in-
debtedness of the company at this time, both here and in Nevada, is
less than $5;500, and the recent assessment will probably be rescinded.
Crown Point is in better request, steadily advancing from $810 to
$905, and selling yesterday at $9'20@905. During the! week ending
February 10th, 466 ions of ore were extracted from the mine, nearly
all of which came from the lower level. On the vein of the latter the

drift has reached the north line. An incline is now under way from
this level, and the main shaft is also being sunk for a new station.
Receipts of bullion thus far the current ■ nionth have amounted t6'
$40,000, and it is thought that the company Will be entirely outOf;
debt on the 1st proximo. ■

Yellow Jacket has been active, and some 450 feet changed hands,
receding from $405 to $320, advancing to' $400, buyer 30, dropping to
$360,' rallying to $400, declining to $380, and selling yesterday at $385
.@460.:: The total indebtedness of this company, on th« 31st ult.,!
amounted to,$175.1652.9lL. Tbe'mrne produced last month 3,346 tons
of ore, which yielded $111,794.13— an average of $33.40 per ton:;
The aggregate debt was reduced $15,880.13 in January, notwithstand-'
ing the disbursement of some $12,000 for timber now on hand. Dur-
ing the week ending February 5th, 4S9 tons of ore were extracted
from themine,, .(Drifting still continues south from the new shaft, but
the formation being, hard, slow progress is made.' Small' seams of ore
have been met with, and a cross drift will soon more thoroughly test
-the vein at that point; An ^assessment of $150 per foot (in gold) was
levied on the' 12th inst, •

. Ophir declined from $455 to $390, rose to $430, receded $415, and
then sold^at $430@$437}£, closing at:$445. During the first week of
the month, 106 ions of ore were sent to the Reduction' "Works, 'assays
ing $4Tto'$400 per ton, or an average of $164 per ton. Most of this
ore was taken from the 4th and 5th stations' of the South Mine; Re-
ceipts of bullion thus far, since 1st inst., amounted to $19,500.

ChoUar-Potosi lias attracted more attention, and Bome 350 feet
were dealt in; steadily advancing from $272@$275 to $307>i, buyer
5, then selling at $302)^,,and.closingat$310. Workihasbeen suspend-
ed on the Grass Roots station in order to raise up from below. In
that part of the Potosi mine there is said to be some very rich ore, but
it is mixed up with porphyry. The Bajazette ground does not look as
well as it formerly did, and porphyry has made its appearance in rais-
ing up on the face of the slope. From the Second 8tation,60 feet below
the Potosi tunnel, some very good ore is now taken. During the week
ending February 9th, 468J4:tons of ore were sent to the Custom Mills.
Upon the new shaft and works but little progress has been made this
month.'

Alpha declined from $290 to $220, advanced to $290, receded to
$245, rose to $260, arid sold.yesterday at $250@$260. Belcher has been
dull and i inactive, witliiu a range of $146@$170, closing at $1)7.0..

Imperial fell from, $116. to $108, seller 10, rose to $113, and sold:
yesterday at $115}-i. 1 he reserve of ores on hand-have been worked up^
but it is thought that both mills can be kept, running for some time
yet upon ores remaining in the two lower levels.- The old shaft has
been sunk some. 20 feet 'for,, a new level, and at 50feet greater depth a
drift will bestarted to reach the pay portion of the ledge. It will re-
quire about three months to accomplish this work. The New Monster .
shaft is also vigorously under way. The President of this Company,
Mr'. L. W; Coe has tendered his resignation to the Board,
in view of his early departure East, , This gentleman has, display-
ed considerable ability as: an executive officer, and. presided over
the affairs of the Imperial Company for a long time with commendable
efficiency and zeal. Mr. U. T, Lawton is to be his successor.

Bullion fell from $53 to $50, rose to $62>£ , declined to ,$58^,,, ral-
lied to $60, and was dealt yesterday at $67. An assessment of $10
per share was levied February 10th. Overman fell from $51 to $36,
rose to $48, and then sold at $43, closing at $48-

Hoiiie Insurance Company was sold at $101^@$100 per share,
and is now offered at $100. , Fireman's Fund is inquired for at 121
($12.10 per share). Pacific insurance can be, sold ai $164 per share.
Union Insurance is, held at, $120, (80, , per ct. paid), and the new
National Insurance. Co. was sold at 75^.

California State Bonds are held at 89, and San Francisco Co. 6's of
'58; brdught 71. Oal. Steam Navigation was dealt in at 56>£@.55 per
centj, seller 3, closing at about 58 per cent. bid. Spring Valley Water
is higher, and was sold at $59 per share, closing at $59% bid.

ihutmtww in pnilmg pining $hm$ in ity ywt Mix ^tmiU.

■"...:';.
: Tuesday, February 1,3.

4$ Sha Ophir ttf; 400 per foot, b 30. ,
120 shs Ophir at 390@410 per share,!
12 sha Ophir at 390 per foot, s 3.
IB sha Ophir at 390 per foot, s 10.
43shs Gould & Curry at 97fi@950 per foot
, 6 shs Savage at.950f3697JS per,fodt,
, -1 ehsSavago at 900 per fpqt, b i ! i

1 sh Savage at 900 per foot, 8,10.. ,
' 2 sh3 Savage at 905 per foot, s 3,
■26 ehs Hale * Norcross at 9^5@955 per foot
llsliB Hale* Norcross at 990@995. sS.
■A shs Hoid & Norcross at 990@1000, h 5.
^8 sha TeJlow flachet at 3f5@il;J5 per, foot.

1 ah Yellow Jacket at 350 per foot, b 3.

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 345 per foot, b 10.

lsh Savage at 345 per foot, s lOi

5 shs Yellow Jncket at 345 per foots ...
lOOshs'Daney at 6J^ per foot
_2gshs Alpha, OH, at.220@230.per foot

4 shs Alpha, O. H., at 225 per foot, s 3,

4 shs Crown Pglnt at 820 per fDGt,.s 3.

8 shn Orown Point at S30 per foptl
I 6 shs Belcher at 140 per foot
'. 5 fibs Belcher at 140 per fo&t, is 3d.
8 shs Choll ar-Potosi at 275 per foot

CO shs Bullltm at53@W per share.
IS ■ ■ tfls . . J .,■".!'.

Name of Company.

July
10th.

July
20th.

QouldVk Curry per ft.

1,750

1,730

Qphirll •-

1.400

1.310

370

Hare AiNorcross.

555

570

Sheba

....

Daney

Wide West

b'J

Burning Moscow...

■ 29

Erjdeot the West.,...,

Bullion ,

. 175

Rtialdel Monte

El Dprado

Overman

342

10

14

Yellow Jacket

-JJ6

1,105

White A Murphy i...:i

sides. ..,...;...., ,.-■

Uitcle Sam

■345

307

Baltio..* :...-. i

20

North American

Baltimore' American — '

Melones..

Antelope

'Napoleon... ..■ ,

iSacramento.t

Utnh... ;

Lady Bryan;.......;1.

- 6

910

1 800

775
1,400

850
1.470

July

3Utll.

August
. 10th.

An.: lisi
Mill,

SODt-
1st.

Sept.
10th.

Sept, 4
20111.

.Oct.
1st.

1,600
425

1,115
4SU
500
525

1,500
, 400
1,220.
.405
490
520

1,475
39.1

1,300
460
50,1
510

1,135
280

1,300
440
475.
480

1.301)
386

1,225-
420
455
520

1,210
415

1,215
410
420
550

1,250
3-10

1,225
472

1 600
750

Uil'&O

70

43

40

10

1
•-.■■

29

25'

34

23

20

6

175

167

175

160

125

. 126

'266'

.25
1,220

"2ii

20

1,350

"aia

' 18
1,355

'190

19

1,420

"133 :

22
1,460

'iio

'21
L405

'l75

17

1,345

'i'jo

"35

'240
"30

''2«
"29

::::
—

' '193
"24

■■■•.
....

185

"io

::::

'.'.'.'.

"227
905
805

6
230'

• 99D
800

1,425

. .3
255

1,250
865

1.500

'252
1,120
' 875
1,925

'250
1.U5
' 900
1,950

'221

1,150
910

2,100

'232

1,130

875

2,200

Oct.

loth.

Oct.
20th

Nov.
1st. '

Nov.
loth.

NoYr
20th..

Dec.
1st

Oec,
10th.

Dec.
20th.

,,Dec.
30th. '

1,000
, ' 615

1.076
455
480
,475

1,015
,380
930
355
370
325

1,010

' '425

800

' 350

375

.305

1,100

392

I, 765

'808
205

875
340
625

'■270.
.155

976
870
670

'249 .
, ,160

940
250
650

'i30
170

850
350
Q60,

'l25
125

9)5
370

,830,

'176'
280

'Jf

15
....

10

15

8

....

"."

125

70

:"62

' "67 "

"is

"35

32

"22

37

'iio

22
1,110

: -166
12

720

."95
10

780

"62,
' 12
670

"42

8
620

"43
63S

"23 '

9
235

"35

3

425

'65
10
530

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....

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—

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'..v.

-2i6'

1.025

630

1,700

'l74

760

400

1.000

. 'iss

760

485'

1,010

'iw

720
- 400 ■

, ,790

'iio-

830
300
930,

'126
700
265
740

"85
490

.245
600

'ioo

460

■ 160

140

"i83

640
176
240

d

: ■

r|

■

I

, 19 shs Overman at 41®36 per foot
lO.shs Overman at 38 per share, b 5,
40 shs Spring Volley W W at 59 per cent- , ;
1 sh Cai Stem Na^v Co at 56 per cept
$10,000 Legal Tender Notes' at 72JuC s 30.
510,000 Legal- Tend erNotes' at 72% @73c.

^rrEBNooN sBSsion.
1 sh ' 'Tellow Jacket at 357^ per foot

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 363 per foot-

lsh Yellow Jacket at 360 per foot, b 10.
8sbBbTel)ow Jacket at 380 per foot
lsh Yellow Jacket at 375 per foot,
lsh Yellow Jacket at 380 per foot, b 10.

3 shs Yellow Jacket at 580 per foot, b 5.

4 shs Yellow Jacket at'i3S0@:iS5 per ft, b 9
10 sh.6 Yellow Jacket at 385 per foot

2 sha Yellow Jacket at 390®395 per ft, b 9.
4 shs Yellow Jacket (it 400 per foot, b 30.

2 shs Yellow Jacket at 385 per foot, a 3. ,
2shs Yellow Jacket at 336 per footi
lsh Yellow Jacket at 375 per toot s 30.
2 aba Yellow Jacket at 390 per share, b 3.
■ ,.> . ■

■ I ■.

16 sha Alpha. G. H., at S50@245 per foot
8 6h9flould.&Curry<at 1000@8005per foot
4 alia Gould \& Curry at 1000 per ft s 3.
8 shs Gould & Curry at'1010 per toot

4 shs Gould A Curry at 1000 per foot, a 5.

3 shs Savage at 930(5920 per foot, a 3 .

5 shs Savage at 920@930 per foot

.2 aba Hale & Norcross at 995 per loot
S shs Hall & Norcross at 992K Per fool.

4 shs Crown Point at 850 per foot, ,
12 shs Ophir at 425 per foot

tfshs'Ohollar-Potosi at 76 per foot
11 shs Ohollar-Potosi at 277}£ per foot.

5 shs Chollar Potosi at 2S0i>er foot, sft.
5 sha ChoUar-Pptoal at 280 per foot

19 shs ImpeTial at 108 per share.

10 shs Imperial at 107 per share, a 30.

5 shs Imperial at 108 per share, a 10.
20sbs Blue Ledge at 3 per Share.

20 shs Lady Bryan at $% per share.

6 Bhs Overman at 41 per foot

U

J 50

Wedufithij', February T4k,

Amount of sales, i. . . ;..:.....'„ .$16*t

20 shs Gould A Curry at 105p@1090 per foot

2ahs Gould A Curry at 900 per foot
20 shs Gould A C,urry at 105p per foot 3 3.

lsh Savage at 975 per foot, b 10.
13 shs Savage at 940@970 per foot. I

3 shs Savage at345@950 per foot b 10.
1 sh Savage at 948 per £qot. s 5.

38 shs Chohar-Potosi at 290@285 per foot
5 shs Chollar-Potosi at285perfoo't,'s 10.
5 she Ohollar-Potosl at 287 per foot, b 3.

5 shis Chollar-Potosi at 283 per foot, s 30.

6 shs Yellow Jacket at SSO®370 per ft, s 30.

4 shs Yellow Jacket at.375@370 pr ft, s B. j
10 shs Yellow Jacket at 375@370 per fgot

5 shs Yellnw Jacket at 380 per foot, b 30.

6 shs Yellow Jacket at 360 per foot, s 30.
8 shs Crown Point at 860©865 per foot
3 shs Crown .Point at 86O1 per foot a 3.

12 shs Ophir at 425 per foot, a 10. j
(36shsOphir at 430 per foot 8 3. .
' 12 shs Ophir at 430 per foot, b 3. ,

■ ' ' , ■■ I

36fishs Ophir at 425 per foot b 30.

12 shs Opbir at 415 per foot

16 ahs Alpha, G. H., at250©270 pCrfft, b 10.

63 shs Alpha, O H, at 240@200 per foot

4shs Alpha at^tf per foot, 6 5.

8 shs Hale A Nprcros3 at 950@960 per foot

10 shs Exchequer, at 6per share

16 shs Imperial at 112 per share , h 3.

10 shs Imperial at 112 per share.
5 shs Bullion at 53 per share.
. 20 shs Lady Bryan at 3 per share, b 3.
120 shs Lady Brynn at 2?.i@2>£ per share

$15,000 Legal Tender Notes at 12%®J2%c

AFTERNOOH SES9IOK.

20 shs Daney at 6J£ per shawj.
4 shs Bale. A Norcross at 970 per foot
8 shs Hata A Norcross at 950 per foot.
2 shs Hale A Norcross at 970 per foot, b SO.
2 shs Hale A Norcross at 950 per sh, s 3.
8 shs Crown Point at'865 per foot
4 shs Crown Point at 870 per sbaro.
■ 4i shs Crown Point (U 875 per fooL :

©he pining and £ rfonttffc §*«*.

101

4 ah* Orowo Point at WQ per foot
32 aha Crown point at SOU per foot.
1 eh Yellow Jacket «t 3T0 per foot

1 aha Yellow Jacket at 340 per foot, » 30.
8 aha Yellow Jacket at 361 per loot
lah Y.llow Jacket at MJ per foot, el
6 Mil t'iji.iii»r-i\itn*i ai»J per foot.

8 ah* Savage at SCO per font

2 ab« Savage m

1 ah Savage ai 070 p«r fi ot.

4 aha a vau't it WS5 per foot

1 ~ii EavBk'e at 960 per foot * 3.
4hhaKavai*eat W5 pi-T fi»»i, * 3.
8aha Alpha ai2» per f.-.r.

6 •baGouUl A Curry at IU6D per foot

15 -lis Exchequer at 6 per share.

y -lis Bullion at 57-*M per share.
85 aha Bullion at 6tKS*A6 per -hare.
2»sha Bullion Mo10OK per share.

3 ah* Imperial at 112 p«r ■hare-

5 nh« Imperial at ll-\ per ahare.

3i ataj Imperial ;it IUJ* P«r share. b6.
fSahs Laily Bryan ut 2?f per chare, s3.
li'-h- i.iniv Bryan at 8 per wharc.
85 aha Sierra tferatfa .-it B pfr ~Ji«ro.
»»h» OMTitmn it 44 per reot
60r.il H..HK' inn Co. at Knpvr cent.
Amount ofaalva Jili.-.'.J 00

Thursday, February 1 ."..

48»haOphlr an:i.i^tl;. |'« r fool
UstuOphU H 180. dm i""t. t» 30.

:; ibj >.i'. ■.-■ per loot,

c-iriSuv.n.-i.'ui y:o- -'.•■-> per i".<i, «30.

lah Bavageai 970 per foot, b 10.
20 f»h*rhollar-Poloslalffr>«»a»piT fm*.
Uiha/CJioUtr-PoUHl it 8oo<»30U pr ft, i>30

i iba Choltar pQioal *t:«vp>-r (bpt, b in.

B ibaYellow Jacket at 4OO02Sf^ per ft.

a aha Yellow Jacket at 1"" p« root, b 8.

: w i.K-ket at 400^303 per It, a 3.

1 ah Yellow Jacket at S»l per foot, a 20.

7 aha Yellow Jacket at S90(*395 per ft, a 3.
6 aha Yellow Jacket at *oS per foot, b30.
7r.li-. V. 'II,. w. Jacket lit 380 pur ft, » 8.

13 *Us Overman at 48 pur foot

8 -lis crown Point at SKM per foot.
8aha Omwn Point at 9uo per foot, s 3.
SshaCrowh Point at 900 per foot, 8 6.

80 shs Daiiey at 7 per tooL

16 *hs Hale 4 Norcross at 070095) per 1 1

•I nn-. Halu X NnrcroM at 980 pur foot, b 10.
U rtu Alpha. <J. H., at 250fS)2i5 per foot.

4 shs Oould A Curry at hjft) per foot.

2 aha Belcher ut 165 per foot.

2 alia Belcher at 165 per foot s 5.

140 Mia Bxche,qqer aicv^c;1.; per foot

15 aha Imperial at 1U9113K pur share.
ld.-dn Iniperlftl at 112 per share s 30.
Sahtu Sierra Nevada at8®8,li per bo.
40 ah.4 Bullion Htfi8f3)60 per aharc.

15 *hs Bullion at 56 per share, s 3.

5 flbs Bullion at 58 per share, a 10.
8 eh* itullion at GO per share, b 30,
5 shs Bullion at 58 per share, s 30.

20shs Wide West at 10 per share.
$10,000 Legal Tender Notes at 73c, b20.
$15,000 Legal Tender Notes at 72%@)72?£c.

AFTKRKOOK SKSSION.

16 shs Alpha, G, H. at 256 per foot.
24 Obi Alpha, Q. If, at 2650300 per ft.

in sin rinlu A Nitfi?.ro>s at !ipll(S985' per ft.
I ihj| V. ll,,u Jacket at 390(St385 pur foot.

1 ah Yellow Jacket B,tSS0 per loot b 3.

2 shs Yellow Jacket at 37fi@377^, s 10.
« f*Iim Yellow Jacket at 380 per foot.
SshsOvermanat 82>5 per loot, b 30.

5 nhs Overman.ot 4H per toot

5 shs Overman at 47 per foot
105hs Overman at 50 per foot, b 30,
15 Mis Overman at 43 per root.
ln-lii Overman at42>£ per fooL

1 sh Savage at 1000 per foot, b S3.
24 shs Ophir at 425 per foot.

156 shs Ophir at 420 per foot •
12 shs Ophir at 422>£ per Coot.

6 shs Ophir at 410 per foot, s 15.
12 shs Ophir at 425 per foot, s 5.

BshsCnollar-Potosl at 295 per root, a 30.

2 shs Chollar-Potosl at 300 per foot, bit).
20 shs Chollar-Potosl at 300 per foot, b 3.

fiahs Chbllar-Potosi at 300 per foot, b 30.
2shs Chollar-Potosl at304 per toot
fi shs Chollar-Potosl at 307H per foot, b 10,
1 sh Chollar-Potosl at 303 per foot
1 sh Belcher at 165 per fdot,s3.

I sh Belcher at 170 per foot.

4 shs Cr(.wn Point at 'JOo per foot.
10 shs Lady Bryan at 3 per share, s 3.
40 sh* Lady Bryaaatfljfi per share..
20 shs Exchequer a| S!-S per share.
20shs Wide West at 10 pershare, sfi.
10-shs National Ins. Co at 75!j iter cent.

$5,000 Legal Tender Notes at 72?.ic.
Amount of sales $183,038 26

■Frliluy. Februury 10.

II shfiSav.-iffo a.\,SSq®\Mi phc foot
Bflhs Bavaire at 1026 per fnot

31 ehs Yellow. Jncki-t at :'.■<■.... 4mipi-r foot. ■ ■
27 shs Yellow Jaukwt ;ii H'.i.v., Hi) p.-r fl

III shs Yellow SttCkel at 4l5g 426 per foot
3flha Yellow .lrtok.-t at 415-^418, s 80

64shri Chollar-Potosl m :Jiiik...:;w^ |n-r Toot,
i shs Clu.lUir-l'otosi „t 300 per foot, s 30.
6 shs CHoliar-PutusI at :m per foot, b 30,
2b shs Chollar-Potosl ur ;*)■>'.< |„t Coot ■
4 shs Crown Point nl 920 per foot.-
lfshs Lmplr,- M AM Oo.at 18'lpersh.
.Wsis Imperial at 112*3 113', per share.
201 shs tlplin- at 425 o«t foot.
48 3hs Ophir ut 4:15 p«r fool h SI)
30 shs La.'.y Brvan at 3?£ per share
1»0 shs Sierra Nevndu at, in .V ,^i8 per sh
Bf. ill- i : ■ ■ I . . i ■. at n>./.i; p.T-ti;,,-..
48 shs Alpha, O. H at 250(31265 per foot.
2 shs cal Steam Nav Co at 57 per cent

AFTERNOON SESSION.

40 shs Imperial at 115@115^ per share,

4Bhs(...iild >V Curry iitll20 per foot, b.3a
96'Slis Ophir at ■l.-M^iW; per foot. '

Stislw uiihirat -Uit-^uri per loot. ' . ,
34 shs Chollar-Potosl at SlnwW) per font
lOslisCholhirPotosi at 315 per foot b 3(1* '
21 shs Chollar-Potosl at 3lfi per font.
7shs Yellow Jacket at-i-(5p,i4fi per share
■ 6shs Yellow Jackel at 130(3)410 per ft slO
8 shs Hale & Norci'oss at '.I'Jiifg'jtgSiper ft
40 shs Crown Point at9PKSi9.i5 per foot
6shsSavi\Ke at 1030 per loot
12 shs Alpha, G B, at 260 per foot.
2<l shs Excheauer at 7 Der share.

170 shs Bullion at 65rsit57 per share
20shsBulllnnat7li per share, b 30
> shs hmplr- M & M Co. al lSihrii.ii7>'
$00,000 Lo^al Tender Notes ,t| fflgffigV.
Amouut of sales $193/103 25

MINING SHAREHOLDEBS' DIRECT0EY.

List of Notioes of Meetings, Dividends. As-
sessments and Delinquent Sales.

Cotnprlainjt the Name* of Compunlea, District or Cornitj
meat; Dale ot Meetln;- "■
llrniucnt Aitwrtlwmcnt and Sale, anil Amoutlt and

COMPILED FOR KVI'.RY ISSUE.

Ail\ rn l-.-il In the Mliilnir and s.l.-m i n,- Prcii
iiml oilu-r Hun Franclaeo Junrnali'.

samm jm'T or Pjit aov'o oat

lin> LOCATION. 4SSK.n3MK.ST. DKtINQ'T LIST. OF 9ALK.

Animas. Durungo, Ilex'., fete Feb 3— Feb lj*

Alpha, flwrey to., Nev.,$50 Jan 18— Feb 17

Feb 3— Feb 19*

Sale Feb 17

Mar 3-Mar 20

Blue Ledge, lender co., $1..

Bullion

Boston Copper, 50c ...

C„n-...ll.l.lild silver Hill M Ci , Nev .$•; Feb 17-Mar 3-

Cflfljtola, ajC Feh.'t-Feh 22

Caledonia runnel, Gold lllll, N.-v, $2 Dee 23- Feb 3

0 Idence, Btorei bo., Nev., $r. lan si-feb l"

Comet Fctruleuoi co., 30e .Feb 21— Mar 8

CaKsclU, Nevado CO., Cat, $5 Feb20-Mar8

Colo, Storey co., Nev , $1 Mar 15— Mar 31

Chlptonea, Sonora, Me it., $5 Mar 14-Mar26

Capital Meeting Feb 26

I>aney, Lyon co., Nov., 50c Mar 6— Mar 26

BvoCfl., Del -Vort-^co., Col; SSa Mar 3-Mar 19*

Emerald Copper, SI Febl0-Feb24

Elk Horn, Petroleum, 50 Feb 7— Feb 23

El Taate, Sonora, Mex., $2 Feb 26— Mar 10

Hanscnm.'Coppor, Del Norte co., 15c Feb 21— Mar 10*

Hale & Norcross, Storey Co., Nev., $26 Mar 6— Mar 19

Iowa, Storey co., Nev

"I.X.L.," Alpine Co., Cat, $2.50....,

KeokuX. Contra Costa co., Cal., 10c..

Koarsarice

Kontuck, Storoy co.. Nev., $7 50

Jewett. Storcyco., Nev..$l....

Jeffrey Oil, 50c

..Meeting Feb 22
...Mar 5— Mar 19

..Mar 17— Mnr 31*
,.Fcb 17— Mar 16'
,.,.Mar 6— Mar 24
...Mar 'A— Mar 20*
..Feb 19-Mar 3

Leland, Arizona, 60c. Mar 3— Mar 19"

Lady of the Lake, Arizona ...; :.. Mar 3— Mar 19"

Londpn Quartz. 50c Feb 20— March 10

La Fernandez, Sonora, Mox„ $5 Marl— Mar 15

Magpie, Lander co., Nev., $5.. ,...-, Feb 14— Mar 3

Morning Star, Alpine co., $1.... Mar 3— Mar 19

Napoleon, Calaveras co., $7 Feb 13— Feb 23

Nonpareil, $1.. , Feb 20— Mar 10

Oxford Beta, ERtjieraldaco., Nev., 60o..... Feb 17— March 3*

Owen's River Canal co., 40c ...Feb 3— Fob 10*

Overman. Storey co., Nev., $1,0 Feb 9— Feb 26

Providence, Nevadaco., Cal., $1

Planet, Copper

Refugio, Chihuahua, Mqx.,$2Ji

Rodgcrs, Storey co. , Nav., $3

..Mar 17— Mar SI"
...Meeting Feb 22

...Febl0r-Feb24
..Feb27-Mar,12

i Southern Light, Lander co., Nov., $12.60.. i. Mar 10— Mar 26*

Santiago, Lyon co., Nev., SI... .Feb 1— Feb 20

Sierra Valley, Piumasco., Cat, $1 Mar 5— Mar 17

Sierra Silver, Ilouglpa cp., Nev., $3 -Mar 9— Mar 23

Salambo Copper, 50c , Mar 17— April 5

Tuolumne Mountain, 50c ...;..... .1 '..FeblO— Feb 26

United States, Storcyco., Nov., 50c... ..Mar 17— Mar 31*

Wide West,, Alpine co., $3 Feb!3-r-Mftr 2*.

Yuba, Brown'n Valley, $3.... FebTi-Feb 17*

I Ycllpw Jacket, Storey co7 Nev., 150 Mar; 17— April ,17

•Those parked with an asterisk. (*) are advertised in this
, journal.

ASSESSMENT AKP SALE LIST

, .. yjOF CLAJMS IN i

VIKGIM.1 ANB GOLD IS 1 1,1 . BISTrttlCTS,

1,1 CORRECTED WEEKLY FROM LATEST DATES

OF THE TERRITORIAL ENTERPRISE.

[This list embraces Companies advertised in Virginia City

gapers, most of which are not incorporated or 'advertised in
-.»n Francisco.

AsseaanLenttl i^evled.

JTame ofCompan]/r\ Date of Leoy.

California Consolidated Jnu 5

1 Globe : Dec 24

Overman i Jan 9 J

Peck, ..Jan 3

Rodgcrs , -Jan 23

I>'lilir|Mt-lll S:tlt-H. .
Numr, of Company. , ., . , -DiUa nf Side. .

I Bullion ..'.

Alpha '

Coercion

ci. -he....! : .,

McMeansA Williams....
North Ootnatock ;.'

San Francisco Stock and Exchange Board.

8a» Fra.\cisco, Fob. 10. 1806

pid,

United Ptatwi 7 3-lOthie % 73 $ 78 S

i i \".<i. a isy 7a'

Slflle BondB, T ;• , bqi by'., 87

Sin Fr.iiK'l ■ .. lu j. c-iii

~-in 1 I'".' | ... 0 ajj .-.■ut TO

San Ki.ii-i oau* b.

SjcnuncDto Cftj u u, o >» . .'..t

Sacramento i itj Benito, o "J* rent &0 65

Morvf-villo Boiidn, 10 V MUl "°

Stoektoa Bobde, id "rJ cent 60

lTebaOatrolj Bofidt LO^owl 7ft so--

Butte County Bonds, 10 $cenl 65 80

CHiifornm Navk-.itioii i^» 5T 68

State TPIegroph Stock 22

Sin FrancWi &ne Co 105 106

Sacramento tin& Co 76

Spring Valley WuiorCO' 69ji B0

KAILROAD3.

Sacratnento Valley Railroad

Omojbus Itulro.ol 44 45

central Railroad C> 6ft

North l^h nun Mi^mu, MX ..

MINING ffroCKS.

Ophir % 42b $ 430'

Could H Curry 1050 1070

Empire Jl .«; M.Co 190 200

Sierra Butleeguartz Co..: '

Central ....

California

Savapo 1025 1050

('hollar- Potoai 802 305

Halo k Noreroi-s 080 800

While & Murphy

Sierra Nevada 8 0

Yellow Jacket 425 430

Overman 52 63

Cedar Hill Tunnel

WlSe Wdfll 7 10

Crown Point .• 925 S3Q>

Antelope ....

Emttralda 1 5

WaLdVl Motile ! '.'. ' "is

Bullion, G. H. 65 05

Buckeye > ....

Dick Sides

Imperial 113 118«

Alpha 2d0 26b

PHILADELPHIA. AGENCY,

Parties wkhlnR to subacrlW or advertise In the Mtsi*c
AKDHciK.sTinc PiiKsscanbeaueominodated by calling upon
our Agents Mr. TSBmu Hamiltom, at the Assembly Build-
ing, li«j South Tenth street, Philadelphia, Ph., where aamp
copied of our publications cau always be found.

For (^alo

AT TMK

ornra or the mining and bcientitio press

Ko. '&OS Clay Street, corner of Siunome.

Blank i* for Mining Companion, Secretaries, Shareholdora
and others, always ou hand, or printed to order, at our of-
fice.

Arnong others are those of the following forms:
.Shareholder'* Proxy.

Ejvow all men by these pretenLa, that I, do

hereby coni^tituic and ujipoiut.. my atturoey

and Dgent, for me and in my name, to rate us my proyy,

at a meeting of the Hiotag Couvpany, to be

held ; 186 ^aVcoVtflng to the number of

vot.s that I should be entitled to cast w.to I there person-
ally present.

In witness whereof I have this day hereunto set my
hand and'seal. (Seal]' !'

Dated 186

San Francisco Jobting Prices Current.

Flour, extrji, ^ bhl.....

Uo Siipecline

Corn Meal, #100 ft

Wueai, $ 100 ft

Outs, choice, $ 100 ft....

. . 6 50 @ 7 25
.. ,6 75 @ 7 00
. . ' (S 3 50
..,2 10 («i 2 25
2 05 (& 2 10

Barley, $ 1 00 tt 1 10 @'l 15

Beann.lllOOft 4 50 ®, 5 50

Potatoes,^ 100ft | ,,...-1 05, @ I 16

Hay, ^ ion...'. 11 00 (©18 00

Live Uilk Woml, ■•?, cord 8 00 @10 00

Byef, "» fi',«t, ^ ft, j. t«! Ill 6@. 7'

Beef, extra, dcessod, ^ ft 12^c(2> 15

Sheep, on foot'Ii; ! 1 00 @ 2 00

Hogs, on loot, ^ ft1...

Hogs, dressed , % ft ,.o...

Groceries, Etc.

Sugar, crushed, ^ft J'J ..■

lio Chiua.

Coffee, Costa Rica, ^ ft

13®

■ 16 @ " —
10 @ 12i^
— @. 27

Do Rio.

Tea, Japan, ft ft., '... 85 ® 1 00

Do Green... ^ i, ..... 70 (a) % 00

Hawaiian Rice, ft ft .' 10 @ —

China do 7 @l 8

Coal Oil, ft gal.. 1 10 "

CandleR,'^ ft 24

Ranch Buti«r, ft ft..i.:...

Is.llimUH ClO

Cheese, Calirornia, ft ft. ...

li;ggs,^-4oK. .....'...;

Urd.^ft - •>■

Hani an d Bacon ,"^ft ,

Shoulders. .. '...„.

Soap— l 'ale &C. O.

Castile , i.

65 @-
35 @
20 @
i5 @
22. @
26.®.
20 @

10 W

AsaeiHtneut Xotlce.

. Company

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of

Trustees of said Company, held on the ,.th day of

186 , an As&cssiuentof , .<-..per ihare was levied

upon the Capital Stock bf said Company, payable on the

..th day of 186 , in Oblted States gold and silver

coin to the Secretary. ■,;-,,[ J

Any stock. upon wliich said Assessment shall remain un-
paid 6n Saturday, the ..th day1 of ,186 , will be

advertisod on that day as delinquent; and unless payment

shall be made before, will be »old on , the ..th day

of ,186 , to pay the delinquent Assessment, to

geiher with the costs of advertising and expenses of the
sale. By order of the Board of Trustees.

Secretary.

Office.....

Notice.'— There are delinquent; upon the following describ-
ed Stock, on account of assesEpjent levied on the ..th day

of 186 , the several amounts, set opposite the>namcs

of the res ective shareholders as follows, to wit :

.Names. ( No. Certi6cate. No. Shares: Amount.

Thcnphilu- Thistle 23 14 $140 00

PeterPipo 2 3 30 Co

And in accordance with law and an order, of the Board of

Trustees, made on the . .th day of 186 , so many

shares ol each parcel of said sUx)b us may bo necessary,1 Will

be sold. at (he ,..-...., ... .. ■

, cn...r the ..thdayof.... 186., at the

hour ofl2 o'clock M. of Raid day, to pay said delinquent as-
sessment thereon, together with costs of advertising and
expenses of sale.

. . ...Secretary.

Office.. 4 -

ngr* Our advertisers are furnished with blapk Assessment
Sole notices free. of eharwa. Orders from the Interior-
promptly filled, by mall or express.-as may he desired.

At^t per foot
100
1 00

10 00
I 00

10 00

...Feb 27
.'..Feb. '17
....Feb 10
...Feb 23
....Feb 20
.J.. Feb 24

Phir,- of Salt:

Virginia ;
Gold Hill
Virginia

Virginia
Virginia
Virginia

San Francisco Ketail Prices Current,

Butter, California fresh $- ft ;... 60@ 70

do I pick led .13 ft ,, — @ , —

do Oregon . J 35@ 40

- 'do New York, $ ft..-. ■ ' 43® 60

Cheese, ft ft -....,. ,.-., :25(gi ! 36.

Honey, ?„ ft... 30@ 40

Eggs, ft doz ; 60® 60

Laid.^ft v @ 26

Hams and Bacon,, ft ft t 28@ 3Q

Cruuberries, ft gal '. 75@ —

PoOatoes, swqet, ft ft1 : ■ 8@ —

do Irish, ft ft 11$ 2}i

Tomatoes, ft ft 6(ol , 8

Onions, ft ft .■- -4@ ' 6

Apples; No. 1, ^ft M,l 8@ 10

Pears. tabled ft 3@ 10

Plums, dried, ^ ft J -....' 15@ 25

Peaches, dried, ft ft 15® 25

Grapes, ft ft , 5@ 15

Oranges, ft doz,... j ;.... 62® 16

Lemons, ft doz.... * ...,, 1 26® 1 50

Chickens, apiece , . 87@,1 12

,

Rates of Fake. — The Pacific Mail Steam-
ship Company have fixed the following tariff
for tickets to New York by their steamer
Golden City, to sail On tlie UJ'th'inatant':. First
cabin, outside rooms, ^210 ; do. inside, -$167 ;
second cabin^75 ; steerage, $40.

Mining Decision. t—<J u,dge Garter recently

; decided a case in Shasta, that the building of

a ditch across claim3 under injunction, for the

purpose of working claims below, dicl not,

violate or show contempt of the Court's decree.

One that knows how to read can hear all
past generations talk ; and one that knows
how tu wrife cau talk to all generations to
come

San Francisco Metal Market,

PRICES ffOK '1W0ICBS.'

.Toliiinij prices ruUfrMn Un to ftfUen per cent, higher tiiOii the
FolUyetoqayffptipiiQ.) . ;

San Fkancisco, Feb. 16, 1866.

IKON.— Duty: Pig $9 ft ton; Railroad 60u ft 100 fts; liar
lwP.,1; fe/ife:,She^ti pojifhftLii^e ft ft, coniuion, 1 J£@
l'So ft lb; Plato ljic ft ft; Pipe, ij^c ft ft; Galvanized
2JSe^ft.' '
Switch and English Pig: ft ton. 70! i @-^7I

: American Pig ft ton , ,....60 ,®65.

Refined Bar, bad assortment, ^ft : 3 @--

Retlued Bar, good. assortment, ft, ft... j . V. . .. 3H®1-'

Boiler No. 1 to 4 ,4;. @ 5 .

Plate No. 6fo 9.'.; , 4,^® 6

SlieeiNo. 10 tol8... '.:'. 4 @-^-

Sheet No. 14 tO.Xfl :.,...,.,. 5 @H

yh.'.'i No . 24 to ST. ....... ", , 5^@—

CoppKR^-Oulv : Slieaihihg3Mc:^ ft; Pig & Bar 2j£c ^ ft

Sheathing ifift...., ,.... .;36 @3J)

Sh eathiug , Old l , ... 20 ®30 ,

Sheathing, YelK.w.. ] ..'.:.'..... 35 ®37

Sheathing ,,Old Yellow .12 (&13

BoltH.,.....,.;....!., ..,,...13 ®16 ■

Composition Nails." 30 ®J2

TIN I'LATES; — DulVt 2}^C ft ft.

Plates, Charcoal, IX ft box 14 @15 i

Plates, I C ChatXOal 1.2 ®13

Roofing Plates : * .11 @12'

Bauca Tin, Slabs, ^ lb ■ HO>ri -^ @:^6 :

Stekl.— English Cast Steel , ft ft ,12;a@16 ;

QciciyiLVKii.— Per ft... S— . @65'

For export 56 :@— l

Zi.vc.-Siieets^ft... aj£@W

LEAn.-Pig^ft '. 8 @—

Sheet -^ , ; ... .10 @12

Pipe v..:..,.f0 @12,

■ Bar . . .' : 9&@10

Boiux— California,^ ft • 20 (a>2S

(he Estate ol" ALVA L, STILES, deceased. Order to sho.w.
cause why order of sale of real estate should not be made,
' It appearing tq the i-ald Court, hy the petliinn heretofore
presented and h,led by John M. Siiles, the Administrator oX ,
the eutate of 'Alva -L. Stiles, deceased, praying for an order
of sale of real estate, that it is necessary to.sell thc-wlidle, or
some portion of the real estate of said deceased, to pay the
debts, expenses and charges of admhihiratJun that novo >
already accrued, and the debts, expenses and .charges of ;
administration that will or may accrue during the admin-
istration of said estate-
It is therefore ordered by the said Court, that all persons
Interested in the estale of -said deceased, appear he.oie thu
Said Probate Conrt on WEDNESDAY, the fourteenth day of
February, A.' D. 18W>, at eleven o'clock In. the forenoon of ■
said day. at the Court Room of said Probato Court, at the..
City Hall, in said City and County, then and there to'
show cause /why an order should not be granted to the said
Administrator to sell so much of the real estate of the said
deceased, as shall be necessary for the purposes above-
mentioned: And that a copy ot this order be published at
least four successive weeks In the Mining and Scientific
Press, a newspaper printed and published msaid City an,dV i
County.

M. C. BLAKE, Probate Judge.
Dated January 11th, 186C.

_

Office of the County Clerk, ut the City and County of San
Francisco— I, Win. Loewy, County Clerk of the City and
County of San Krancisqo, "State of California, andex-ofljeib
Clerk of the Probate Court in and for said City and County,
do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true and correct
copy of an order duly made ajid entered upon the mlnutea,
of Bald Probate Court.

Witness my hand and the seal of said Probate Couit, this
eleventh dav of January. A.' D. 1866.
i U. S. Int. Rev. Stamp. Sets, r WM. LOEWY, Clerk.
t cancelled. [Seal.] j

By A. J. JiiGHEHSi Deputy Clerk.

Thos. B. Bishop, Attorney* 2vl2-4w

.

Ii npi»'ai;inur to the said Court, by (he petition .'heretofore. I
presented and tiled by t'- E. McNcar and Patrick Scully,
who are cn-ditors ol said Estale of Samuel U Denhison,
deceased, praviiiK for an order of Sale of real estate, that it, .
is necessary to sell the whole, or some portion of the real
estate of said deceased, to pay the debts outstanding against i
said deceased, the debts expenses, and charges ol adminis-
tration that have already accrued, and ihe debts, expenses,
and charges, of administration that will orinay pccruedUr-
ing the administration of said estate.

It is therefore ordered by the said Court, that allipersons . '
interested In the estate of said deceased, appear before
the said Prolate Court on WEDNESDAY, the fourteenth
day of February, A. D. 1866, at eleven o'clock In'the fore-
noon of said day, at the Court Ream of said Probate Court, -
at tlife Oity Hall, In said City and County, then and the'f'o
to show cause why an order should not be granted to the ,
said'petitionera, authorizing and requiring the Administra-
trix of said estate ty sell so much ot the ical estate of the
said deceased, a- shall bo hecessaty for the pm poses above-
mentioned: And that a copy ot this order be published at
least four successive wetiks in the Mining -and Scientific '
Press, a newsj);

County, and tli —

Administratrix of said estate, and be served upon her at .,
least- four weeks priori to the t}tae above-mcntloney. fowl

M. .0*. BLAJtEi Probate Judge.
Dated January 11th, 1866-

Office of the County Clerk of the City and County of San
Francisco— I. Win. Loewy, County H^rk Of the City and
County of San Francisco, State ot California, and ex-offlcio
Clerk of the Prohatc Court m and for said Cltv and County,
doherebj' certify the foregoing to be a true and cofrftct
copy of anorder'duly made and entered upon the minutes ,
of said Probate Court. ' ' . /'

my hand, and the seal of said Probate Court, this
'"•' -* Taiuiary, A. D. 186K.1 '"'

Stamp, Sets, i "WM- LOEWT, Clerk.
( cancelled j [Seal.] . K + ' «' Ll«j ",

By A. J. Jeghees, Deputy Clerk.
Porter & Holladay, Attorneys for PeUtionera. 2vl2-lw

102

Mt §W\x$ m& gtlmtlik §tm.

fitting' $ unmuu'ii.

Plumas. — The Qaincy Union, of the 3d Inst.
Bays that the new smelting furnaces at Gen-
esee Valley were fired tip, for the firat time,
one day. this week.-. A quantity of ^copper ore
was smelted, and" the furnaces worked to a
charm. The company think tliey have got "the
thing gaited," and we hope they have.

W. A. Boliiiger has purchased the. interest
of J. A. Blood in the- Crescent Quartz coin-
pan}', of Indian Valley. ' Mr. Blood owned 166
shares.

Botte.— The proprietor of the National Ho-
tel, at Oroville, digging a well struck gravel at
the depth of seven or eight feet, which has
panned ont half a dollar to the bucket.

Sierra. — The Messenger says: "For the
week endiug Tuesday evening last, we had.
mild, rainy weather, and the disappearance of
snow has been rapid in the extreme. Though
usually at this season a warm rain is looked
upon with disfavor, this last has, we hear, starts
edwater all over the county, withapr.ospeet.of
a continuous and bounteous supply. We think
the diggings all through this raug_e were never
iq better condition, nor the harvest of gold
more promising than now.

Alpine. — The Chronicle says that the hardy
pioneers of Alpine county are slowly, but
surely, being recompensed for years of, patient
industry, and one by one their claims are ex-
posing deposits of rich .ore, A few days since,
a ledge of valuable ore was struck in the Mul-
leh'Corapany's tunnel, at Mogul. The ledge is
six feet in width, and the: ore is a decomposed
white quartz, and assays, after careful sampling,
$38 to the ton in silver. It contains no gold',
and scarcely a trace of copper. It is the in-
tention of the company, to send their _ore, to
the Pioneer Quartz mill and keep it running
steadily. " Little Mogul " bids fair to be the
first district in Alpine county, having a claim
sufficiently developed to keep a mill supplied
with ore. The Pioneer Quartz Mill is said to
be one of the best appointed mills. ; of its size
on .the East side of the mountains. The Mon-
itor Gazette says that ■■ Mr. Coffey, one of the
principal owners of the Sherman, is at work
developing the same, and w|th excellent pros-'
peets. The Santa Eulalia.cpmpany is steadily
at work, and expect to pierce their ledge after
running their tunnel forty-five feet further. —
The ledge is said to be eighty feet thick. The
Morning Star Company expect to reach their
shaft with the tunnel inside of. two! weeks,
when a large quantity of ore will be within
reach. , The American T. & S. M. Co., having
run their tunnel 200 feet, have struck a body
of arsenical pyrites, or raundie, so friable that
it rapidly falls to pieces on exposure to the air.
The indication is considered, a good one. ',

In the Silver Mountain District, a, meeting
of the stockholders of the Buckeye Co. No. 1,
was held oh the 5th inst, to take into consid-
eration the propriety of leasing: the, mine. It
was voted to do so. Work is going ahead on'
the Mountain, Pennsylvania, Washington, and.
Buckeye No. 2. The Lady Franklin company
has suspended operations until they can get
over machinery to put on-the shaft.

Nevada. — A quantity of rock, consisting of
a hundred tons or more, from the Talbertjiedge,
Willow 'Valley,, now being crushed at the
Oriental mill, promises to yield fully $50 to the
ton. It is the -intention of the company to
erect steam, hoisting works on the ledge.

John Spayth, some two "weeks since, says
the' Gazette, discovered a quartz ledge, about
ten miles above Nevada, on Deer Creek, which
is likely to prove one of the most valuable in
the county. On his return to Nevada, he"
brought a' specimen, which, oh being pounded
up and washed out, yielded $640.75. The
specimen Was nearly pure gold. Spayth has
organized a 'company, and returned .with' his
partners to further prospect and stake1 off the
claim. The ledge is said to be twelve feet' in
width. The exact locality of the discovery has
not been made public, "

The excellent mill, constructed for. the Star
Spangled Banner company, has been started
up. It' consists of ten stamps at. present, but
arranged for ten more, driven by a 40-horse
power engine. The sulphurets are concentra-
ted and subsequently worked in one of Hop-
kins' pans. The company will also have their
new.hoisting and pumping works in operation
in a few days, after which the mill will be fully
supplied with rock.; ■ '

At (Jrass Valley, considerable trouble is. ex-
perienced by reason" 6f the bad condition of
the'Tflads, in consequence of which it is difficult

to keep up the supply of wood, and the mills

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at a distance from the mines have the addition-
al'difficulty in getting rock.

The Union is informed that the Watt Bros,
have purchased a half interest in the mining
claim known as the Rush and Laton ground,
on Ophir Hill ; a first extension south, of the
celebrated Ophir Lead, owned by Messrs. Lee
and Houston; They will erect an extensive
mill upon the mine at an early day. , ',.'

The Watt Brothers have sold their, interest
in the old mine ■ and mill, on Massachusetts
Hill, to tibe Stockbridge. Co. The, portion of
the niine owned by the Watte' having heeri
taken up in superficial claims,, has been worked
ont, and the Stockbridge company comiug in
next have bought their improvements', with
which to work '{heir ground. An offer equiva-
lent to a total valuation of' $80,000 for the en-
tire Stockbridge mine, was' recently offered apd

refused by the latter. ...

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It is reported that the Allison' Ranch is now.

turning out gold in. almost fabulous quantities.--'
The rock.b.emg crushed is'taken'h'om a' depth
of seven hundred .feet, and yields at the rate of
$1,800 a ton !■ The yield- of the rock crushed
[in the mill, for the past month, is said to have
been at the rate of §200,000 a week — that
amount having been cleaned up each Saturday
night', for four weeks past. At this rate, the
mine would turn out ten million dollars per
year 1

Excelsior District; — The Virginia Union
says that the owners. .of. the Enterprise claim.
in -this district, are prosecuting- the work of
takmg out their rich paying rock very lively.
Quite a hole has been made in. their old start-
ing placera shaft some-forty feet deep having
been sunk in, it, atthe bottom of which better
ore than'ever has been obtained! Another
shaft has been commenced -west' df'the old one.
striking; it a depth qf ten feet, the s-ime
quality of rich ore. The company's mill, be-
ing put up by Messrs. (Joss & Lambert, of
Sacramento, will be finished and in running
order in the courseof fifty days, and then we,
may expect to hear of such a yield of the
precious metal as will astonish us, as the rock
assays high up in the pay figures. Few lead's
have been located. in Excelsior District which
prospect less- than $20 per ton ; which ore can'
be_ mined and .worked there for less than half
that' sum. Waters- & Go. made an assay a day.
or two ago of rock from the Daniel Webster
claim,.whieh yielded at the rate of $8,454 06
to the ton. A sample of rich picked rock, of
course.

Tuolumne.— The Tuolumne Courier seems
jubilant over the prospects " there and there-
abouts." That paper learns that a company
on Pacific Flat (Blue Gulch),. near Algerine,
last week, had the good fortune to come across
a quar'z lead which showed nearly as , much
gold as quartz. The lucky fellows have already
taken out several thousand -dollars, and still
continue the pleasing pastime ; much more of
the stuff being in sight. " Last Saturday, a
Mexican prospecting on Whisky Hill, below
Jamestown, strucka pocket and in a few hours
took out a paiifull of very rich specimens. On
Wednesday, a miner on Wood's creek, picked
up; a chispa worth twelve dollars. We.also
have heard of a streak of luck that some gen-
tlemen of Sooora have fallen into, but are
requested not. to. make the matter public at
present'.

The Mount .Vernon mine, in this county, on
Friday, February 2d, cleaned up $6,000 as the
product of eleyeu days' work.

Calaveras.— The 'San Andreas He'gtyler
says that P.. !A',"B6Hlwell & Co.. on Centre
Hill have struck- -some very rieb dirt in their
claim, from which they expect to get good pay,
if it continues to yiefcf as weHasit prospects.
Tbey have: been ' at work for a long time, and
have spent considerable money, and much time
in opening the claim, and have at last found
dirt which promises to pay thein for tb.eirla.bor.
They deserve success, for they are industrious
and hard working miners. .,

Amador.— LThe Amador Ledger '^ys, the
Butte Ditch Company have completed the
laying down of their large iron pipe that con-
veys water on the top of. Tunnel Hill. It
works well, and meets their most sanguine
expectations. Quitea number of miners arp
getting ready to go to work in that locality. -

The Dispatch says that Captain Little, Den-
ning and Bur.wel, owners of. the Blue Jacket
quartz lode, have been- offered $30,000 for
their interest in this" lode. ' The amount offered
is satisfactory, hut the. terms of payment- do not
suit. The parties negotiating tor this valuable
lode are agents for a companyjof New Tork
capitalists.

Some time next. week there will be twelve
stamps in operation in the mill on ' the Coney
lode, an increase of four stamps since the-mill
was built: . The proprietors intend -to add four
more stamps within the next; month.

The enterprising company- which owns the
Oneida quartz-lode, started twenty additional

stamps in their mill last week on Friday. They
now~run forty stamps."

Dick Howard, who has for some weeks past
been energetically prospecting in Hunt's gulch
for quartz, at last has the pleasant satisfaction
of seeing his labors rewarded by the develop-
ment of a. well .defined .ledge, about three feet
iin width, literally dotted with gold. Mr. H.'s
claim is believed to be "on the same lode with
the Coney arid Bliie Jacket.

VIRGINIA CITY AND VICINITY.

The Gold Hill ifews says that the shipments
of bullion, for the past-few days, has been light,
not because the rqpk does not' yield as 'much
as formerly, but from the fact that the horrid-
condition of. the .roads, will not permit the
teamsto more than keep the,- rn.illa.ih.alf sup-
plied, while the. dumps are half. full.

-The Enterprise gives the following enumera-
tion of assessments recently levied : — The
Globe Mining oofripany has levied' an assess-
riient of one dollar- per share; Hale &'Nor-
ero'Sg, of twenty-five dollars' to the. share;
Nortel ComstockG. and S.M. company, assess-
ment,. No. 8, of twenty-five cents per share-;
Overman . company, , ten dollars . per share;
Rogers, S. M. company, Flowery District, three
dollars per share ; Eentuck Mining company.
Gold Hill District, has-reeeiiided assessment of
seventeen dollars and fifty cents per share,
which was levied on the 12th day of December,
1865. The same company, ou the, first day of
February, levied an assessment of seven dollars
and fifty cents ; Lady Bryan G. and S. M.
company has levied an assessment of one dollar
pershare; Mouot.Blane G. and, S. M.: com-
pany, two dollars and fifty cents per share.

The Mariposa mill, at the foot of Cedar Hill,
has lately been thoroughly overhauled, the old
Howland, rotary battery thrown out, and a
new straight 12-inch, stamp battery, substituted.
The six Smith pans 'have been turned-' into
Wheeler pans, by permission1 of Wheeler " &
Randall, patentees. ' The pans, thus improved,
are considered even better than, the, regular
Wheeler.pan, inasmuch as they are wider and
deeper than the original Wheeler pan. The
pans were' altered at the Pibheer "Fohtidry;
where patterns for sueh alterations still remain.
The 'various improvements made have in-
creased the capacity of the mill from to twenty
tons per twenty-four hours. The Mariposa mill
seems in a fair way to become more profitable
than ever before,

By actual survey it has been ascertained
that: the- rich deposit of ore lately struck by
the Hale & Norcross is seventy-nine feet south
Of the south line of the Savage. The survey
was made' try- the Savage Company.

The Kontuck Company are taking out a
considerable quantity ol excellent ore.
reese river.

San Antonio District, Nye County, Nev.,
January 9th, 1866. — Editors Mining and Sci:
entifie Press : — For several weeks we have
been in regular receipt ol your valuable paper,
in whchl-see you invite communications from
all .points* particularly from, where mining is
being carried on. Beiug myself one of the
founders of tfhis district, and having resided
here almost continuously for" two" years, and
being pretty well acquainted with its merits
and prospects, I will assume to give you, from
time to Sfih'e! a few' i t .-ins of"the operations
going oh hereabouts.

San Antonio district is located in an isolated
mountain, about ten' miles east and' west, by
forty miles north and south, , It is bounded on
the east by Monitor Valley, and ontheuorth-
west and south, .by Big Smoky Valley, which
Continues its course south, and merges into
'} Death Valley." San Antonio lies about one
tundred miles south from the city of Austin,
sixty miles southeast from1 lone, and fifty miles
northeast from Silver Peak District.

The mountains in this portion of the coun-
try seem to have been broken up and scattered
in isolated masses, rather than formed in con-
nected, ranges. , . ■ ■

About twenty-five miles southwest from-'San
Antonio, a lone jnonntaiu of granite rises to
the hight.of 3.000 feet above the valleys. This
is the only granite found iu' this'section of the
country. ' '.

Ip. other places vast masses of volcanic rock
are seen that, rise uncoonectedly, and from
isolated mountains. The mountains where the
mines-are 'found' are composed almost, if not
quite exclusively, of argilaceouB slate. To the
northward and -eastward the rocks are com-
posed of the older volcanic productions — basalt
and the: older lavas. , : ui i ■-'■

As usual, in, ^jg, the , Reese River, region,
bo metalliferous veins are found in the volcanic,
fofm&tfmVs. The' slate iu this ' district has/a
different lithological character from that usually
found in this "country, and its 'Structure resem-
bles shale more than1 that Of any other dUtriet.
It is probably of a. more recent geological epoch
than the slate found further to the northward.

San Antonio was first discovered in October,
1863^, by some Mexicans. The famous Liberty
ledge was the first location made., This mine
has been worked during, the past year to a
depth of two hundred and fifty feet^ and though
no wtaterhas made its appearance in the mine,
the Same rich ore is found atthe bottom of the
inclipe. Some thirty ton's of ore have been
taken from this mine, haiijed and reduced ot
the Austin mills, at ...a,n expense,,.of $125 per
ton, and then yielding a clear profit to the
owners of $200 per ton. The lowest yield was
$31"} per ton. The vein' is from four to six
feet thick, its course is north and south, and
dips.at an angle of 40° to the east. Several
" horses " have occurred during the working of
the incline, still the vein has resumed its nsnal
regularity. It has solid Blate Crossings, With
clay selvages. The "Liberty" is prouOunceS
by all who have seen it to be the largest vein
of rich chloride ore yet found in the whole
Reese River country. In many places down
the incline large sheets of horn silver (the
purest kind of chloride of silver)'cah be seen,
and taken off with a pen-knife.^ Work on the
Liberty has been*' temporarily, suspended, for
the purpose of erecting hoisting-works, alter
which the mine will lie wotked' steadily, and
will snrely prove a source of great .profit" to its
lucky owners.

I speak more particularly of the Liberty in
this, from the fact- of its being the first discov-
ery qf the district, and its having- the. most
work done, and having sent away the largest
amount of rich ore. But in speaking of the
merits of any one mine,! do not wish to detract
from, the merits of. others, all of- which I will
speak in due time. ■ ■< ■ •■•■'

San. Antonio is but little known to the out-
side World, from the fact of its isolated situa-
tion.; It was discovered, at ,. the time of the
crisis) of 1863, and but few of the early locators
have! been able to hold on to their mines. But
the day long wished for 'is How advancing, and
we can see through the' sifting clo'vls dT ad-
versity evidence of out future, prosperity.

Mr. Wm. H. L. Barnes, lawyer of your city,
mid Mr. Geo. Hunt, of Gold Hill, assisted by
W. C. Ralston, of the Bank of California,'
have nearly completed a first-class ten stamp
mill, with four roasting furnaces, and all the ap-
pliances for the reduction of, all kinds of oreB.
The amalgamation will be by the ! barrel pro-
cess, and under the immediate supervision of
Mr. E- N. Riottle, formerly of the assay office
of Ttieall & Co., of Austin,, Mr. Riottle is an
experienced and. competent metallurgist, and
from numerous, assays and .workings of ores
from (this district, he is well satisfied of the
richness of our mines.,

Mr. Hunt has full charge of the whole
works, and deserves great credit for the efficient
mann'er in which he lias pushed forward work
on the mill, as well as for the gopd judgment
displayed in assisting the Lee, Company- m get-
ting Out ore for the employment of his mill.

Before this letter reaches yon, we will hear
the steam whistle echoing through our hills and
valleys, and the clattering stamps will send
new encouragement to the miner's cabin door ;
the miner, in return, will enter, his, mine with
renewed vigor to extract the precious metal.

In my next, 1 will give yon a full description
of the working of our " Pioneer Mill," in all
its details, as well as a brief notice of some
other1 of our leading" mines. The Potomac,
Cruz^s, Lee, Rigby, y idcan and. Las Animas,
and many other riel,i ledges are deserving of a
better notice than: I can give, and only wait
capital and machinery to astonish' the world
with their richness.

At the regular annual meeting of our Dis-
trict, held a few days since, MJF. J. P. Corater
was elected President: W. L. Stevens. Secre-
tary, for the ensuing year, and Syl. Cointer,
Esq., was re-elected our District Recorder.

We have very cold weather Op, here ; plenty
of ice and snow, and fine moonlight nights.
All we lack is' an importation of crinoline, a
few straps of bells, and we.niight enjoy life as
we were wont to do in olden time, before we
left Ainei ica. ,

, ' , Juanito.

The Future of American1 Cities. — Horace
Greeley gives it as his opinion that the chief
cities'of the United States will rank, in the
census of 1900, in the following order : 1 , New
Torki; 2, Philadelphia,; 3,,,St. Louis; 4, Chi-
cago ; 5, Cincinnati; 6, San Francisco ; 7,:
Baltimore; 8, Boston; 9, Petersburg ; 10,
Richipond.

Water Strike. — The miners at Michigan
'Bluff are on a water strike this winter. , The
Ditch Company heretofore, Iiub charged twenty
cents per inch, and the miners demand a re-
duction of five cents. The result is, dull tinies
in that section. When the matter will I
compromised or settled, no one seems to know.

New Flooring Mills. — Stock to the amount
of $16,000 has been takeb, by. leading, citizens'-
of Yaca Valley, in a Oouipany, organized for
the purpose of establishing a steam flouring
mill in that vicinity. >

fthe pitting and gritntiffc f xt0.

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^Icrluniral.

Thk " DisgyoAOiNq JEtb."— This OBeful Cali-
fornia invention, which we described at length
in our issue of the 2d of las); pecernber, le
exciting a wonderful degree of interest at the
East, ami the iriven,Cor, according to the Net*
York correspondent of tin.' AUai h the recipient
oT marked attention from the mercantile com-
munity and Ipe newspaper fraternity, of that
city. The prospects seem gqod for an
sive sale of what is regarded l>y eyeTyboay who
n tli«* NHnl.-I, us the best thing yet got-
ten up for the saving of human life in cases ol
disaster by sea. 'J'be inventor, .Mr. Brow a, in
connection with his assignee Mr. Lewi, has
applieil for letters patent at London and Paris.
He has also obtained from the becretaryof the
iry permission to exhibit the admirable
qualities of the apparatus on board of one of
the goverunoenl steamers in the harbor of Now
York. similar to the experiments made in this
harbor. The trial was expected I" attract a
big crowd. Mr. L. will probably make a con-
tract at N'ewurk, for the construction of a
Bqfcpcient puipber of the " Disengaging Ky-'s"
to meet Che heavy demand which Its soon to be
proved BQCCess will create. The American
patent for ttjifl invention was secured tlinm^lt
the Mining and Scientific J*i:r;.-s Patent

AOBXCT.

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Iron 5j«jP Pdildxno in England, is being
carried on to an efti'ormpua extent. The ton-
nage amount of that class of shipping con-
structed at the different; dockyards of Great
Britain daring tlie year 18'i."). is estimated at
51)0,000 tons ; the number of vessels con-
structed numbering about 450. The snpeii-
ority of iron over wood for ship building, is
now pretty well established ; and the time
cannot be far distant when almost the entire
of both toS government and mercantile marine
of Gfreftt Britain will consist of iron-built ships.
The seaieity of timber, Qnd the abundance of
coal and iron in that country, renders iron ships'
more economicM there than in the United
States ; where, so furas the development of
our coal and iron interests are concerned, the.
relative conditions' of wood and iron -are re-
versed.

Hkavyox the Railroads. — The late terrible
war1 was heavy ou the -.southern railroads.
Every possible ..expedfenjb W1*3 resorted to by
our troops to effectually destroy, foe use, the
rails upon the roads which -were torn up.
Tran>poi i-ition beyond the reach ol'the enen)y
was iiiipmctieablu, aod any mere tearing up ol
t!ie rails and road bed was. soon .regajrad*
Hence huge lioiitiies were made upoft .which
the rails were piled to heat ,and itwist them in
sue.li a .manner that tliey could not be,, again
made serviceable, until taken;to,a rollingiinill.
Even lo the present, day, it . is said that, the
quantity of rails so destroyed and still lying ,by
the side of the tracks, , is immense on.j the
roads that were most frequently visited by the
National troops. Along the Weldon, (X. C.)
railroad , thousands may ''ftii be seen bent irf'to
right angles, and many cohipletely coiled
around the trees ! Let us hope that the'beca-
sion for such a wholesale destruction ofprupetty
will never again occur in our now peaceful
laud.

A Rotary, rack Bobing, L»uiu<. — Anidng
the patents recently .issued at Washington ,is
a Rotary Rock Boring machine; wliich.ooHaiSts
of a drill composed of a number -of scolloped
cutting wheels, which are arranged in' a com-
mon head, on axles passing through said wheels
at right angles, and in such a manner that by
giving to the head,a rapid, rotary motion, the
wheels will cut into the ground or rock and
produce a clear hole. The dirt or dust is raised
b^ the action of a spiral flange, secured. to the
outside of trie drill rod, guided by conveniently
arranged friction rollers. 'A stream of wuter
is'niade to pass continually to* the bottom of
the hole through the drill rod, which is imad©
hollow for that purpose. Much of the dirt is
thus, removed. The machine can, be applied to
ordiuury rock drilling or well boring. "I ;

A Still- of thk Bw*$ND Ckxtcrv.— In the
CQWfle "I dijggioK atreneli for military purpoSeK,
during tin* late Daniel) war, the wuiknnu cutue

Upon ooggi BOll, and at a depth of five fefii,

■\ the remains of a very atlciei
inibi-ddt'd in the bng. 'I h«> site is now BOAti

trttin the sea, (at We^ter-Satrup, in,
Sunduwju Bay] : i-m at the time when it was
deserted- )l was no doubt "run up" on the
beach*. It is of dfcki bnt in so very defective a
c-.n.mion. tlint it had to bo strengthened with
iron bands before it could be removed to 1'lenH-
burg, where it may now be seen. Tin1 keel is
bent upwards at both ends, alter the fashion ol
a modern gondola, rising to a bight of nine
feet, ten inched in tin.- bows, and ton Wei
(.-level) inches at the stern. The total length
is Beyeuty-nine feet teu indies, by a width or
eleven feet ten inches in the waist, by a higlit
of four feet two inches. Tlnre appears ' tO'
have been no deck, but several lockers were
fmitnl, BODH "f which contained bones of aui-
inals. Besides this were discovered a number
of spears, bows, arrows, battle-axe.-*, wood eh
clubs, knives, etc.,; but, what was more im-
portant, some corns were found, which gave
Hird.ii" of the time when this ship floated,,
not only on the Baltic, but perhaps, to the dis-,
font shores of Britain. The coins are Roman,
and rff the secuiid century, A. 0. ; and there
were also bracelets, rings, and other ornameuts,
besides cooking utensils, etc. All these arti-,
cles are now in tlie An/hue. .logical .Museum at
Copenhagen, but the ship itselfthe Danes were
unable U) get away before they had to give
place to the advancing Austrian s.. — London
Build,jr' I ■ ■ ■ ■ '

Travel ItaEFiriAL to Workmiw.— A co-
temporary says : We have always thought that
our workmen might imitate, one practice of
their German brethren with advantage. On
attaining his majority the German operative is
oWiged to travel through certain parts of the
country andnlearn the different -processes and
nntlnnlsof practicing- his art before he can
settle down and follow bis calling on his own
accBunf. The tendency of this rule which is1
imperative, is to improve and en-large the; ideas
of the mechanic. Working in one town, con*
tiflinally, the- artisan becomes familiar with the
methoqs there practiced, and whether good or
bad, he iS acipiaiid-ed with these only. He is*
:apt to become a ■man of niief ideal, and iti tliiiik
that the mechanical world is bounded by the
limits qfihis owii factory. It is, unnecs^sary to
remind the thinking reader that such a course
is directly opposed to. progress.

To become1 thoroughly imbued' with a1 sense
of importance to travel'asa means of' -develop-
ing ontl educating t(ie ,mechanic, one has only
|to observe the different modes ot:.,rJoing|l|Vl]e
same piece d f" work practiced in different
places. For instance', one man has a. bed
plate to: plane ; he roughs it off-i takes half [fa*
do^eo,cuts!.w.hi0re'0n6liv,oitld/suffice,iatid dalijes.
with the work, when an energetic busine,s§,-li|ie
way of going af it would have done the sauW
tiring in half' the time.1 New tools, rrevv" uses
;fbr old toots, new processes,. -materials and de-
;signfi»re>,only found by travelling about among
'mechanics, and SSUnfiS /»cquaHited with w'hat
is transpiring in the world, of art outside 'of the
sphere in which an individual may dwell.
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1 "Magnesium for'IVar Vessels.-^ ie now
reeomm.ended that vessels of war should be
built of magnesium, .which is but little he^vi^r,
than heart of oak, and as strong and tenacious
as steel. It is estimated that the ocean' itself
contains 160*000 cubic miles .of magnesium, a
quantity which would cover the entire surface
of the globe, both sea and land, to atliicknes3
of more than e^ght feet, lii bbtainirig salt frurn
sea-water, the residuum .;is, largely magnesium.
;The burning pf a inagnesium ship at sea would
|b,e a magnificent sight, a fire at which the stars
:"'cold in their uniuiagiued distances'y might
.warm themselves. ■

i -u, — Lii^j h

; 'A Pomp Propklleil — The London Jklk.chnn-
ic$ '■Mayozinq.&ftys that a vessel is noiv building
lor the KuglishAdmirality, by the Thames l^o.n
Wprks and Snipbuiiaiiig Company, which is
remarkable ashiiviiig been designed on a' plan
mpectud ,ft> supersede all othenus-team Vessel^
iscrew oripjaddle, by proving, the. practicability
lof prppeUing vessels by sucking in a columu
or "■ rope" Oi water, 'by a turbine wheel arrange-,
ment through a 'ship's 'hotto/n a!nd ' squirt in'g it1
again out ot the ship through hen sides. It is
feared that, whatever, results may,beobtaiued,
they will be rendered uuimpprtaut by the ex-
cessive cost Of their production.

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A Wat^r' LiFTF.R'i: — The Sacramento Bee
says that Wilcoxs Water Lifter, a steam pump
without engifte, piston or11 plunger, is on 'ei-
ihibififoh at'NoVl? Front' street; Sacramento,
ibetween I and J,1 which is worthy of public!
attfintieJri' as1 a mechani'ciil wbndiir. We de-
scribed a machine, possessing similar powers,
in our issue of three weeks since. That ma-
chine isknnwr't us'a " Steam Syphon1' T'ump.1''

A Cuancl* foe Inventojis. — In Paris horse-
shoe? must not he roughed, because that wears
out tin- macadami/.ed paying BQ general ou the
great thoroagufares of that city ; but it tells
fearfully m horses. Paris would reward the
inventor who would contrive a shoe which,
with put huving picking projections, would yet
havi- bite bnough to keep frolii slipping. In-
tervening >tri[i^ bl MeOl might, by the quicker
wearing down of the softer iron, keep uptho
required edge, and not be too costly.

Thb Patent Laws. — Persons interested in
pat<'nts lor inventions, and who have been led
to believe that it is intended toobtain through
t_;uiigres,s n vmy esseniial modification ot the
patent laws, aro authoritjitively informed that
no material change in such laws will be asked
for during i\i& present' session. Only a few of
the minor points afffecfih^ the details' of secur-
ing patents Will b«- inoditied.

Gf.o. VS. Hay, of Chelsea, Mass., the in-
ventor of a machine for making tmoes which
driven the ^hoe thread like pegs, a good imita-
tion of pegged work, has sold his interest for
tiL'uu.oiH.i. and is tu receive a percentage on
eyery pair of boots made by ,thi3 process. •

, Where was tiik Fiiist Rail Rolled ?rrtyr..
W. S. Lungridge, ol Afdenmisley Iron Works,
jAmbhr^ate, says, in the Mining Joutthtt: The
first rail ever made was at the Bedlington Iron
Works, Northumberland,, and from these works
a staff of men were sent to. Penydarron to
teach the Welshmen to make rails.
•y

Loss of Lead Smelting.— Notless than 800
tons of lead "were recently obtained iii one
year, the result of the dust which accumulated
within that time in the long flues of a lead
Bmeltin'g furnace in the north1 of England.

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Curiositiksop ClrarLake. — A correspond
erit, of the Healdsburg Standard says : This
beautiftil'sheet of water is the great feature of
Lake county ; take this away, and the valley
would lose its greatest charm. It is about
luiiy miles in length, Jromten.to fourteen miles
in width, and is fed by numerous creeks that
put down from the mountains on every side.
It has an outlet through Cache creek into the
Sacramento river. .Some people think, that it
has other outlets dowp under the .surface, that
communicate with the ocean, as it is scarcely
ever known to rise during the heavj' rains, and
Cache creek is verylittle affected. The shores
are, generally :dean, the margin forming alon^
,tl)^tlow foot hills,. It is. sejdpm' disturbed by
rough winds, making navigation pleasant and
bare, both tor pleasure and profit. At one
Iplace/ne'ar the lower end, and about two miles
outnfroni the shore, there areseveral springs' of
iboiljog-hot .water, one of which boils and) bub-
bles to the flight of ten feet ; they are a
wonderful curiosity,' and your correspondent
viewed: themufrdm a; reSpect-fuI distance/hot
'caring to go, near where the water was, in such
commotion. The place is heldiu superstitious
dread by ineu who run small crafts on the lake
audit is an idea1 prevalent with' them that
theseisprin^s are bailing, up-from the crater ot
an old volcano which has sunk, beneath the
surface, and. that it is liable, to burst forth in
terrible fury at apy time. There is also a
story, believed by mah£ of the "oldest inhabit-
ants," that the lakewiobabited by a monster '
a regular man-eater ;. -and it js said to have
been seen, by .several persons,, who describe ,j£.
as " some like a fish, with a good deal of sdake
— gfeen-eyed," and big enough to 'swallow a
man without blinking*, I could not ascertain
that it hud ever swallowed; anybody.

The Ophir Superintendence". — We reeret
to learn, says the Virginia Enterprise, that
Captain William Blabding, President of the
Ophir Company, andwhodias, fori the past year
so, ably au.d faithfully superintended the local
imaqagenjeht of the mine, is about to leave
Virginia' City to resume the duties of Presi-
dent of the company in S!an Francisdo.^ By
ihift strict integrity, courteous itnd;geniLeman)>'.
deportment, ,Captain; Blauding has won the
esteem of a 1.1 with whom he has been brought
in'Coutacfc, and haS provfed hinlself one :of the
most ■■ capable businesB" rfianageri/jof' mines in
tj)e iState,. ,,^'Ir. Jaines,,.^. Fair has been, ap-
pointed {Superintendent in place, of Captain.
Blanding. The latter gentleman has had large
experience both in 'California and !Nevadalin
the directiou ot mining work.,. The1 explora*
tjgps, are now being vigorously , carried on int
the ninth or 559-foot level of the mine. Success
to the' old Ophir, the pioneer mine of "Virginia.

Prices Current in' 'the Mines on the Up-
per Columbia:— The following are the prices
current in the new mines up I the Columbia
river, at big Bend, on the 20th of November :
Bacon , SI ,50 ^ ft ; Flour, $80' ^ 100 ft ; Su-
trar, SI ,50 ^ ft ; Coffee, $1,50 ^ ft ; Tea, $3
VuV; 'Butter;^ fib'; Beef, 65ij ^'lb. ■' ' \

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outthmH.jh our Ai/mn/ iron ti>/n thrir papers at anew, ami (Aim
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The first quftsOun tbfit prcsentu lteclf to the invent-
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|n»tontr' Ap«flfttve Bnewei; to tbfaaueauonle oniv to ho hod
bypTHwnUngnrorma] appuoatloa farapatSQt u> t"he Oovcni-
menf. embracing u p^utloa, apeclucaJten, mudul. dupltcat«,
tlniwlnifii, nnd the pavmont of (hi- prt-MTilu'd oillcial Iocs.
A.-idp iroin those nteps, nil The Inventor enn do is, to submit
]il. plana to [WMonffeKtrtflfilicea In tlie t-imlticssorohtntnlnK
pnh'ntN, unrl sollL'lt lliolr •iplnliiri „n,l advice. If the parties
nonsuited ire honorable men, the inventor mflvstiCelv con-
ntte hi" IdeaiW'thern, and iiicv will inform him Whctticror
Ci>t hln invention Is probably patentable.

Those whobfive nindo liivent'on* and dtslre to consult
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We shall be happy lose? them In norsonat our offlcc, or to'
advise thorn by mull, or through tne Mining and Scibntifio
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opinion. For these consultations, opinion and advice, we
make no chnree- A pen-and-ink sketch, and description of
the Invention should be fient together wiih astatnp for return
j.nsuit'c. Write plain ; do not use pencUor pole Ink; be
brief.

Remember that all bmdncss committed to our care, and all
consultations, tare kept by us secrci, aud strictly conddoq-
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The privilege secured under a caveat is, that It entitles the
caveator lo rceelv* notice, for a period of one year, of oqy
application for u patent subsequently tiled, and which Is ad-
judged to lie novel, and Is likely to Interfere with the 'In-
vention described to the caveat, and the caveator Is then ra-
r a patent within three
Caveat papers should
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from $10 to $20, The (iovernment fee under the new law Is
reduced to ten dollars •. and this sum doea not apply, as
heretofore, as part of the fee on presenting an application
for a patent.

Inventors wlU ofttimes find It very Important to take ad-i
Vantage of the caveat system— the expense under the law
being comparatively small.

To enable us to prepare caveat paper, we only require
a sketch and description of the invention.; no model being
necessary.

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Under the new law, the Government fee, on filing an ap-
plication for a patent, is fifteen dollflrs ; and If the patent ig
allowed, twenty dollars additional In required. If rejected,
the first fee of fifteen dollars Is all that is demanded. Eng-
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every natiounJity, may now obtain patents in the United
States upon tlie same terms as our own citizens. The only
discrimination made is against subjects of government that
discriminate against I tie Inhabitants of the United States.

To the mregoing official fees must ber added the Attorney's1
fees for preparing the various documents and drawings.
Our charge for preparing a case, presenting It to the Gov
ernment, and attending to all business connected with it,
until a decision is given, Is from $20 to $40. If the patent is ,
granttcd no further agency expenses ensues. If the appli-
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made Into1 the reasons presented to the Commissioner for
refusing the patent. In making this examination, our Wash-
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and specifications cited In reference, and we report the re-
sult as early as possible to our c.Ucjit.

If the rejection proves to be an unjust one—which some-
times happens— It oan goneraUy be reversed, and the pat-
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reasonable and1 satisfactory to our clients, and will be ar-
ranged heforehand by special agreement.
' The sysrom adopted 'by us works well, gives general satis-
faction and presents to all applicants, rich or poor, an equal
.opportunity a( having their patent casos prepared, conduct-",
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suits. We have been successful in securing Letters Patent
in man}*! pases of suoh. a matter. Our terms 1'od such cases
are very moderate.

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of Its dhpentions ;, it should be neatly made; of hardwood
or metal, or both, varnished or painted ; the ndmeorthe
nventpr should be engraved or pointed on it conspicuously.

When the Invention consists of an improvement on some
kho*;n. machine, a full working' model of the whole will not
be necessary. It should be sufficiently perfect, however, to
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IsiMo for us to do so. We do not require the personal attond-
atlcoof the Inventor, unless it is one of great complication;
the business can be well done by correspondence. ■

Wihpn the invention consists of a new artiplo of manufac-
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euta.smutik'iii toKiaUe i, he. experiment, and also of the man-
ut'actuied arll'iie 'ilsi'If must lie furnished. "
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!case Is conducted ot our agency, la three months. We ffo-
'quontlv got them thmugb In less time ; but in other cases,
'owing 'to delav on the part of officials.'tlTe period'. Is eome-
tunes extended to four or five months, and even more. We,
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Payment In A«r*,ance.«-Thi9 paper willriot he sent
to subscribers beyond the term paid for. The publishers
well know that,a good journal cannot, be sustained pn the

credit system. : i. i ■ , . 1 1

Mr. Win. It. Bradshnw, is onr Special Correspond-

e n,t! and Traveling Agent. All favors of assistance rendered
him in his progress through the country in behalf, of onr
journal, will he duly acknowledged. I
Saw Francisco, Jan 1st, 1866, , , ,

Mr. A. C. Knox, is our fully authorized Traveling
Agent, and all subscriptions,' or other favors extended to
him, wMIbe'dniy acknowledged atthis office.

San Francisco, Jan llth, 1866.

Mr. I. N. Hudson, is authorized to solicit subscrip-
tions, advertising, etc., for the Mining and Scientific Phess-,
in San- Francisco, and to receipt tor the same.

San. Francisco:

Saturday Morning, Feb. 17, 1866.

Endorsement by the Miner*' State Con veut ion.

The following resolution was adopted by the California
Miners' State Convention, held at Sacramento, Jan. 17th,
1866,: . ' . ',' i .

Be&olvad, That we regard a mining paper or journal of
great importance to the mining interest of California, and
we recommend the Mining anh Scientific Press, of San
Francisco, to the consideration, and support of the miners
of. the Paoiflc coast, n

THE OOtPEE ISTEEEST.

The amount of copper ore which passed
through Stockton from Calaveras county, dur-
ing the year 1864,'Was estimated at 14,000
tons, valued 'at about'® 600,000. That amount
increased iu 1865 to fully 25,000 tons, valued
at $ 1 ,500,000. The increased proportionate
value is dae to the increased quality of the ore
shipped — the experience of 1864 having proven
that it will' not pay to ship anything but 'first
class ore. ' This, is. looked' upon as but the
beginning of the copper business, for that
county. Future developments, greatly aided
as' they will be by the railroad now in process
of construction, will increase the value of that
class of ore shipments to an almost indefinite
-extent.'. .'The copper belt extending through
Gopperopolis some six or eight miles either
wayh is considered by scientific men, as well as
old experienced copper miners, the largest and
most valuable yet discovered in any part of
the worldt It, is estimated that i fully 50,000
inhabitants will soon be directly and indirectly
supported by this mineral district.

Five" thousand pounds of copper were
shipped a" few days since from the smelting
works of the Buchanan Company, in Mariposa
county, for San, Francisco. This makes 24,000
ft>s. that have been shipped by ' the above com-
pany since the completion, '.Of their smelting
furnace. ,

.Heury & Co. are putting Up 'new and ex-
tensive smelting works iri place of the' old
ones, near., James' -Ranch,, in the,, Hamilton
District. . Their vein^-the •• Lone Tree," is
proving its richness plainer each day.

The smelting furnaces at Genesee Valley
were fired up for the first time lost week. ■ A
quantity of copper ore was put through, every-
thing working well. The Company are san-
guine of success.

Decline in tiie Price of 'Copper.— By
private telegraphic advices, recently received
in this city, we learn that the price of iDgot
copper depreciated in Europe, between the
20th of December,. 1865, and the 17th of Janu-
ary, 1866, to the extent of $7:J,09.

AN IMPORTANT ENTERPRISE,

A MINING SCHOOL FOR THE PACIFIC' COAST.'

One of theimost importantedacational needs
of California has just been met in the estab-
lishment, in, connection with the, City College,
at the corner of Stockton and Geary streetB in
this city,, of a School for giving practical in-
struction in the sciences bearing upon mining
pursuits. We have long urged upon "our citi-
zens the | necessity for. an Institution of this
character, and we are now happy-to, 'announce
to the mining interest: throughout this 'coast
that a school, precisely adapted to our wants,
will be inaugurated on Tuesday evening next,
as above, , on which occasion i jhg, .public: , is < in;
vited to attend. Addresses will be - delivered
by several gentlemen, the plan and" objects of
the School be fully explained, and its impor-
tance tp the mining interests of this coast will
be fully set forth. -,... ,

A suitable building of brick has been erect-
ed on the College grounds for tilts' 'especial
purpose, provided with thfee'melling furnaces,
two cupelling fu'rnaces,,drying ovens, sand bath,,-
arrangements , for , distilling water, and ample,
bench conveniences for from eighteen to twenty
students, fitted Up with watersttd gas-fixtures,
etc., all in the most perfect mapper. Adjoin-
ing the laboratory is a large lecture room, for
public lectures ; also a philosophical room , pro-
vided with, an extensive, assortrnept. of 'instru-
ments fop. illustrating ..the, physical sciences,,
[experimental instruction, etc. An excellent
library is already connected with the Institution,
and an extensive cabinet will soon be added.
An Astronomical Observatory, provided with
a superior four-inch refractory telescope, sur-
mounts the main building connected , wish', the
college. If the Institution is encouraged by a
sufficient' number of students, a'nother story
will be added to" the 'building, so that the
chemical and, metallurgical departpiepts may
be kept separate. . ,|j , ,

The above is.in addition to the usual Eng-
lish, mathematical, cdmmercial atid' classical'
course of education pursued at this college.

The appointments ofj :this Institutjou , are
larger and. more ^complete, .in its metallurgical
department, than those connected With the1
Royal .School of Mines in London. The plan
of, instruction will be very similar to, that pur-
sued at that celebrated school ; modified, how-
ever, to suit the peculiar wants ahd'necessities
of our local circumstances and needs.

The advantages of the Institution are placed
before the public iu the broadest and most lib-
eral manner, and in such a Way that all persons
desirous of availing themselves of any partic-
ular branch or course can do so. The : miner
or millman, for instance, who may have a'few
weeks only to spare, can visit the city, and for
a reasopaple compensation be thoroughly inr
structed in the ordinary processes of assaying;
or he can, at his convenience, extend his studies'
and practice to any extent which he may de-
sire. Norman who has not at least "a prelim-
inary knowledge, of assaying, should bejponsldn
ered competent to< take charge of an amain

gamatiog room.
f-s-ii ■ , . ,, ' ,.--,-

. As a guarantee that this Institution is, all

tbatit.elaimstq be, w,eha,pe only;ito:-. mention,,
as among its Board of Trustees;' such names
as T. ff. Selby, Esq.; Dr. H. P. Goon, Mayor
of the, City V C. Wadsworth, D. IX;' G, 13ur7
rowes,.D.D.; H, H. Haight, Esq.; R. B. Wood^
ward; H.' M. Newhall; J. G. Kellogg; A;'
Campbell, Esq.; A. J; Ralston', etc.
., The Faculty of Instrnctipn is full, able, : and
liberal ; the whole1 under the general direction
of Rev, P. "V": Yeeder,' whb'ls' acting as Presi-
dent duripg .the absence at, the East of Dr..
Burrowes. The Chemical and Metallurgical ^de-
partment is i ! under the immediate charge of
Professor Price, late Professor of Chemistry
in the Normal College of Swanzea, England.

A MINING INTELLIGENCE-EXCHASGE-AND RECORD
, OFFICE, .■-,..,...--

In connection with the above, and for the
furtherance of- the general mining interests of
this and the adjoining States and Territories,
we again take occasion to state that our plans
for the, establishment of a "Mining Intelli-

gence,-Exchange and Record, Office," are ap-
proaching a completion. This new department
which wepropo'se to' establish in 'connection
with the Mining: and,,, Scientific : Press, and
which, to ,a certain extent, will be madepn ad-
junct and assistant to the Mining School al-
ready alluded to, will haVe for its object the,
furtherance 'of the. development of the, immense,
mineral resources of the .Pacific , Coast; in
which all classes of society are so 'deeply in-
terested/ The benefits of. our labors in this1
direction wUl.be free to all.

i The plan which will be' pursued will be to
diligently 'seek but and procure all available
information which can be obtained from trust-
worthy sources, in Telatiop to the mines ■; [.their,
development i; the best mode of working them;
the particular processes suited, to different Id-
ealities and different classes of iores; the
knowledge of different miping localities j their
geology; general character, and all other in-
formation bearing upob the economy of work-'
ingsuch Piines.

-We shall also Collect ..plabs,- models, draw-
ing's; etc., of all'proininent mines in the eouo-''
tr^,'hpd the : machinery eplplbyed for working
the same, ,, All;qf which will be open for.the-
inspection,, examination andstudy of the, pain-
ing' public, attd'at the same'tlme made specially,
available for the benefit of the students con-
nected withthe Mining School already, estab-
li.Ehedi;:L!:,,;: . ,,,-!, ■..'-.

We are als'6' prepared to give full informa-
tion upon any, and all subjects bearing upon,
chemistry, metallurgy and miping. ; Particuljir
attention will- be devoted to- eonshltations up-
on the application of chemistry' td: the indus-'
trmljui'ts, In cases of a, purely business nature,
involying costly, pi; tedious, .experiments, by ex-
perts, a fee will, be charged proportionate > to •
the degree and value of service rendered. The
same, rule will be adopted in the' application, of
metallurgical principles, \yhep time and ex-
pense must be necessarily incurred. Advice and
ordinarily attainable inforniation will always be
free!' We have' at this office oti'e of the best'
scientific libraries in,tlie;State, fprpished with
all the latest and- most authentic standard pub-
lications; and we are in'regular receipt' of the
priucipal mining, metallurgical and scientific
publications pf ail parts of, the world,, by
which We- are kept in constant and early ad-
vice ;of the Iatestim'prbvements an^ discoveries
in'BVery department 'of Industry and science.

Experts, will be provided for parties, either
at home or abroad, who may desire a . personal
and reliable examination or- survey- of 'mines.
None but persons of undoubted competence
and responsibility will be, employed or recom-
mended for snch service. Mining.superintend-
entsaud persons qualified to .supervise any of
the various labors connected with mining and
metallurgy, will be supplied' on, application at
this office,. ' ' ,

an assay department I '

Has also beenconhected with,, the office of ,fhp
Mining , and, Scif.ntific Press, where, assays, of
every description- will bei made by competent
persons, who fully understand their1 business.'.

Our long experience ' andiutimate practical,
acquaintance with every department of mining,
atid all the varied mining interests on this
coast, has enabled us to collect a vast amount
of valuable local information, which the -col-
umns of the Mining and Scientific Press
have been altogether insufficient to, contain.
This information we are now, classifying and,
shall soon place upon record so as to be made
of convenient reference. When so arranged'
it will be made free to all. The record already
embraces an amountof matter sufficient to fill
several volumes — not one:tenth part of which
is within the reach1 of any other ' parties than
the proprietors of the Mining and Scientific
Press. We are moreover- constantly making
additions to this class of information ; in aid of
which we, keep constantly ;in the field from
three tp , four traveling agents, in '.addition, , to,
quite a number of regular local correspondents,.
We have the, further advantage of an exchange,
list .comprising about every publication issued
on the western slope, of the Rocky Mountains.
All the information attainable through these

several agencies, will be free to: all visitors to
this office.

We have undertaken the above labor in the"
belief tjiat we shall, therehy be' able to render
important service to the mining interest. By
collecting and placing upon permanent record,
for convenient reference, all the information,
above alluded to which shall be tod volumin-
ous to be placed before the public through thp
coluraps of bur weekly newspaper issue, we
shall enable parties seeking investment "to con-
veniently lay holij- of valuable .information,
which shail serve to guide them in their nego-
tiations. All who are „conversant .with' past
mining transactions on this coast are aware of
the incalculable', injury which pur legitimate'
mining enterprises have sustained from the'
fraudulent representations' 'of unscrupulous
speculator's. With the facilities for infornia-
tion w'hiph we propose to place at the free use'
of all, such', swindles, cannot be perpetrated
upon any, party who Will avail themselves of.
the most ordinary means for guarding against'
such impositions.

, through our agencies, already established in
the ' Atlantic cities, we hope to be able to
reach every considerable community there,
and perform an important part in once more-
restoring, in a measure at least, the confidence
of capitalists abroad in the value of bur mines;:
and" the integrity of the great mass of oat '
people.

In .order to carry onr plans to a successful
issue, we' need the united support of the min-
ers and'the mining public every' where. The
well established position of. the Mining and
Scientific Press, and the reputation ' tor eh:
terprise'and integrity which, the proprietors
flatter themselves they have acquired, we think
will be a sufficient guarantee that we are in ear-
nest "in what we'propose,, and that we have both"
the ability and means tp carry it out to the

letter. To do so will be our highest ambition.
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LatestfRosi Arizona.*— .Very little' mining,
is being done in Arizona- 6t . present. Work,
is progressing (upon some six or eight mines, in
the vicinity :o£; Prescott. Should these pros-,
pecting! operations turn out well, several mills-,
will be put up in the spring, .; r -.-. ■ . '

•Mr. Williain Ceele, is said to have recently
'discovered one of the richest gold-bearing
quartz leads on the continent, a few miles from
PresCott. ' ■

At last accounts snow was sixteen inches
deep in Prescott, and' the iWeather>was the'
coldest ever known there. ' ■

Military operations appear to be mPving'
slowly, owing tb'the unpleasant "State of 'the
iweather, and the 'difficulty of briDging ' the-'
Indians, to a stand;-- An improvement in mili-'
tary'matterB is iookeJ'tbr soon; as General
McDowell had'jUst arrived1 at PresCott, and'
was engaged in straightening' out military mttt-
'Crs'in his usual energetic style. It is claimed '
that about as much' 'strategy" is required tp cap-
tul'e^ Camanche village aB was' employed iti
the;taking of Richmond !

Mechanics' -Instjtctf,.— The annual elec-
tipp;of this. asspp)at,iop will take place at the
rooms of the society in tlieir building, No. 529,
Culifqrnia street, on Monday, March 5th. At.
an adjoprped niee^ing, held last evening, the
committee appointed for the purpose reported
the following as the regular ticket :
, For President— H. J. Booth.

Vice President— D- A. Macdonald.

Recording Secretary — Robert Riddle.

Cdrrespbnding Secretary^ A. S.' Hallidie.

Treasurer—Edward Nunan.

Directorsj^Jas. B., Johnson, P. J. O'Connor,
Efepry, Webb, John W.,FaiTen, F. G. Ed-
wards, James, Speirs.

The nominating committee have power to
add one more name to the directors.

■'■ ' ■ — itfei.-iiiifa-itJ — , 'Hi. ■ i
The New " Son Pearl Pictures."— Messrs.
Bradley & Rulofson have applied, through our,
agency.for U. S. Letters patent on this method
of producing, this new and beautiful style of .
pictures. We .shall -further allude to this,
decided improvement , in , photography in an-
other, issue. ,

Subscribers wbo ' du uot «tsejv« the Mi^lng .i>-i>
SciEx^rnfie -P|iRss'iui due time', are requested tn iDfnrni tke
jjublisLc-rs.

Mt pnintj anil £ txMifk gww.

105

A TBIP TO jMOUNT WABLO.

A Iri). to Mount rtfftlotS th'-' pre.J>M>t time
is not a very |urticularly pleasant excursion.
Having a little business iu' Oia.t direction, liuw-
ev.r, fli- .tepperl on bonM the trim little
■tamer l'uul Try, on Tuesday of last week,
and wore soon landed at ,r

ANTIOCnV

The next morninv', liuvinglaifew moments to
spare, before starting for thji5 mines, we took a
look oroand town: Business in >Antiuch is
rather dull ut this time, on account of the Im-
passable condition of the roads-, whk'h effect-
ually Wt9 off all communication with the epKl
mines. With the return of fuir weather, bow-
over, inland communication will be again
I, the teamster will return to his aceti*-

t.'.i I avocTStion. and business In Antloch wilt

Offcu More resume its wuul' il >iustlui Jiucli
il i. hi exists tin i.', aj the [uv.-ni( tunr,
with regard to the effect wiiieh the railioad is
Ming tofSaWH hi "1M 'I"' l-i'^r'Tiry "f Hi'1 place.
It is well known that the railroad company has
■eleated a poiut somo two miles below Antioch
i,L-ro, wliitlnr it will tufcc all its
freight, nud from which point it will transport
p^Auffilieslta the mines. The geuoral im-
pression at Antioch, is that' the iocrease of
business at the mines, and the difficulty of
access to the upper terminus of the railroad
from many of the niinoSjalready opened, and
others yet to be developed, will admit of the
still onward progress of this thriving little
town. We don't dnulit it. Moreover,- We
look to developments at the mines which will
soon demand the construction of still another
road for tbe accommodation of suoh transpor-
tation as cannot reach the present one, and
which will have its lower terminus at Antioch.
The value and extent of these miues is not yet.
fully understood. We shall have more to say
of them next week.

THE OOPPEIt SMELTIXG WORK9,

About which so mo.cn has been said, and' from
which 30 much was expected, are located a
fow rods np the river from the town, having a
landing of their own. These works are .now
nllo. All the ore which was purchased Ivy the
company has been worked up, and the matte
chipped to the East. The furnaces, we be-
lieve, were well adapted to the, purpose for
which they were constructed ; but the high
price of transportation of fuel and of labor
would not admit of their being made a pecu-
niary success, on the low class of ores upon
which they were tried ; while the high price
paid for the selected ores for shipping, . pre-
cluded their purchase by the company aerates
at which they coald be made remunerative for
smelting here. We are not informed as to
the future disposition which is to be made of
the property. The furnaces are two in num-
ber, and of reverberatory construction. '

THK QUICKSILVER MIXES.

Most of our readers are aware that prepara-
tions have been some time in progress for the
erection of the necessary furnaces and ma-
chinery, for the purpose' of working the quick-
silver mineJocated on the northeasterly flank
of the mountain^ nearly opposite the town of
Antioch. Mr. R. E. Oglesby, last spring,
made an arrangement for putting up the neces-
sity uxture.-innd machinery lor working the'
mine and extracting the . metal from the ore.
This machinery is now completed and was
started up while we were1 there1. It consists of
a rotary crushing mill, driverj.byasteain qnsinu,
for reducing the urn and lime, to the fineness
required for extracting the quicksilver. Ho
ha- put up two Li retorts, each 9.6 feet long,
ami capable of receiving about GOO pouuds of
ore. each, tea charge. Four charges- ean.be.
made in each twenty-four hours — or about two
and a half tons per day. This , is merely de-
signed for prospecting operations, .to test tihe
ore and mine thoroughly before fitting up
extensive machinery and furnaces of large
capacity'^ The test thus far has been perfectly
satisfactory. The quicksilver was. coming from
the retorts quite freely when we left' the mine
last Saturday morning. TUB' rtViifo is looking
quite well, although it has as yet been opened
to only a fow feet iu depth. There are thou-

sands of tons of ore oo tile surface, which, with
a very little selection, it is thought will pay
well by the use of large furuaoes for extracting
the metal, instead of the retorts now employed.
We trust the enterprise may prove a SBC
every particular.

Parties interested in extension claims are
watching with much Interest the developments
now being made by Mr. Oglesby, with the
view of thereupon judging the value of their
own grouad.

THE BOOT AND SHOE BUSINESS IN SAN
PEAN0I300.

Xtm Francisco capitalists are beghrtirng to
find that there are otbeij sources uf profit for

uniiit ol •ipila], than mini's and r-

chandise. Three or four years, of experience
in the various departments of industrial enter-
prise, have fully proven that the inhabitants of
the i'aeilie Coast can make iliomselves one of
the most independent people iu the world. In
addition to the great metallic basis of com-
mercial enterprise, lor which the world looks
chiefly to this const for its supply, we have
now fully proven that our agricultural resources,
both in variety and abundance, are no where
to be equalled ; while at the same time the
industry and genius of our people are fully
competent to the task of rendering us quite as
.independent as any other community, in our
:home manufactures.

During the past week we have taken occa-
sion to inquire into that particular department
tof manufacture named in the heading of this
jarticle, and have been quite surprised to learn
ithe extent to which it is even now being
carried ondn this city. The success which has
!thus far attended enterprise in this direction,
looks to the fullest assurance that California
will sooti become quite independent of either
the Eastern States or Europe, for boots and
shoes for both ladies1 and gentlemen's wear.
There are already Vome four or 'five wholesale
manufactories in San Francisco alone.

The pioneer establishment in this line, in San
Francisco, is that of I. M. Wentworth & Co.t
at 210 Pine street, which commenced opera-
tions in the fall of 1804. The State institu-
tion at San Quentin, however," introduced the
manufacture about two years earlier. .jTbe
class of goods manufactured by Messrs. Went-
worth ,fc Co., are ladies', children's and, misses!,
boots and shoes. The particular speciality of
their manufacture is that known- as channel
and.copper nailed ; a- class of work now con-
sidered superior to any other, with the excep-
tion of sewed work, which,' we believe, has
never been introduced as an exclusive, branch
of manufacture on a large scale. In this kind
jof work the nails, are dijven, in a channel,
which is afterward covered, making a neat and
elegant finish. The uails'are'cliiiclied by being
driven upon an iron last. In order to have
this part of the work done effectually, and in
a manner -to )told,Xhe nails are manufactured
of the very best Swede's iron, and are headed.
Work so put together stands much better than
pegs, ordinary nailed work, or machine sewicjv;-
and is excelled only by. hand sewings which is
altogether too' expensive for general work, and
tire superiority of which bears no reasonable
proportion to its iucreased cost.

These gentlemen' have' gone, info this busi-
ness'with,, a determination- not oulyito, make.it,
profitable, but also to convince the public that
they can turn, out a. quality, of work equal, if
not better, in both style; and finish, than th*
best imported from .either Boston or Paris.
An examination of their latest style of ladies'
and misses' gaitera, is all that is needed to
convince even the most fastidious that' they
have accomplished this latter purpose, fney
are doing it, moreover, by the use of California-
made leather ; impbrting nothiug but their
bails and lasting— which latter is of the best
French manufacture. California sole leather,
it is worthy, of notice, is pronounced Buperior
to any whic.li can be imported ; owing, it is
6aid, to some peculiar quality in the bark used

in this countrv for tanning.

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In order to. render the business profitable,

they are introducing all the lulest and most

Improved machinery, lor1 expediting work and

aving hand labor. A visit to their establish-
ment affords a pretty plain showing that boot
and shoe m tkiioj, us it used to be called, may
now well be termed mimitfiHturing, the com-
mon mode of distinguishing between work
done by hand and that accomplished by ma-
chinery. In following the process of the man-
ufacture from its commencement, 6tep by step,
to the perfect 6hoe or boot, the attention of
the observer is first called to a little rolling
machine, -which takes the place of the "lap-
stone," that was once tho invariable accom-
paniment of every shoemaker's " kit." Here
the work of hours Is done in minutes ; next, a
properly shaped die, with a single blow from a
mallet, cuts out u heel-tap or sole, which was
formerly a .-low and (edious operation with a
knife and pattern, while two or three sewing
machines (live of which are used at this estab-
lishment) do the work of sewers, of binders
and closers. Next wo come to one of the
most ingenious and useful machines in the en-
tire range of shoe manufacture — the "eyelet
machine." All tho operator has to do is to
drop a handful of eyelets in a kind of revolv-
ing hopper, work a treadle with one ol his feet,
and hold the " upper " in its proper glace on
the machine, while the holes, previously
punched, are made to receive, automically,
the eyelets as rapidly as stitches can be taken
by a needle-woman. This, we believe, is the
only machine of the kind in California. It is
quite a recent invention. Ten or twelve of
Bailey's patent head-blocks are kept in con-
stnnt employment in the room set apart for
their especial purpose.

These gentlemen are also' expecting, by the
next steamer, additional machinery — two large
splitting machines, a skeiving machine, and a
I large rolling machine. They are determined
to add to their machinery department every-
thing which can facilitate and cheapen the va-
rious processes of their manufacture, without
militating against the quality of their work.
So great is the demand for their goods, that
they find it almost impossible to supply the
orders which are constancy coming in. The
present state of the Eastern market, influenced
hythe sudden demand, for boots and shoes at
the South, which followed immediately upon
the close of the war, is operating greatly
to the .advantage of California manufacturers.
In order to encourage our own manufacturers,
purchasers should discriminate between, home
and imported goods, giving preference to the
former. ..Let those who have nothitherto tried
home manufacturedboots and shoes, make the
experiment, and our word for it, they will not
regret having -done SQ ; and ,will, moreover,
render substantial aid in building up an iin-
portanVbRtnch of home industry.

Cause of Weak Eyts. — Indigestion is the
principal scarce of weak eyes. Reading in the
cars_ often seriously disturbs the vision. A
delicate and wonderful apparatus within the
eyes is^jCoustantly busy in adapting it to the
various focal distances. The jerking motion
of the car compels an exhaustive effort to main-
tain the required , adaptation. Thousands of
eyes are spoiled by reading in cars and other
vehicles. Recently I was consulted by a rail-
way expressman, who had become totally blind
by reading newspapers in the cars. Thousands
who have never consciously suffered any in-
con,y.erii,ence-fruin the habit, are obliged to wear
glasses prematurely, to correct an unsteadiness
of vision produced in this way. Reading with
the gis-lighfc before you is another cense of
weak eyes. The Ii»rht slioeld always hang- high
and behind you, and be allowed to shine over
the shoulder. If convenient, it should be oyer
the left shoulder. If usin» kerosene, it is best
to employ the lamps which hang on the Wall.
Neither should yon read witli your face towards
the window. Reading by twilight is dangerous,
Gradually accommodating itself to the, receding
light, the eye is unconsciously strained. I
have seen more than one case of grave disease
:of the eye, produced by an undue effort to use
the vision too long at twilight. White paint
is another mischief to the eyes. White paint
outside, white paint inside, white paiut every-
where. During the brightest ■ sunshine, the
glare hurts' the eyes. I wonder if it is not in
bad taste likewise ? I notice that artists have
none of it about them. In our constant read-
ing, the eyesight is much tried by the white
paper." I hope that the tinted paper, with a
still deeper color, may become fashionable.
Avoid rending, by artificial light when you can .
We read to© much. We read as we eat— pell-
mell, boteliily'-potch ; no mastication, no di-
bestfbn. If, as a people, we read less we might
know- mo¥e. — 'Dio Lewis*

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1866 JANTJABY 1st,

1866

Commencement or Twelfth Tolnme

— or THK-

§titting and £rifntiffc grow

PutkJUhud jF.v«-ry Saturday.

The titlo of oar journal is a truthful expression.
of its character.

It -affords a class of progressive information to
the Miners, Mechanics and Professional Men of the
Pacific Coast, which cannot be derived from boqks,
or other publications.

Each Volume comprises, in reality, a hook of
new intelligence and facts relating to Mining,
Mqehanism, Metallurgy, Science and Art, devel-
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tical with our own industry and history.

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community in which it circulates.

Tho prospects of our journal are now brighter
than at any former period. Our facilities for fur-
nishing a valuable paper are constantly in-
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Following are some of the many opinions gen-
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Editorial Expressions:

Tho publishers inteud lo make it tbu " Scientific Amer-
ican" ot the Pacific Co&sl, Every niioef should have a
copy of it iu his cabi.i, for it will be tilled with useful in-
t'oimiUion „o the pick aud snovel fraternity.— [Trinity
Journal.

Should be taken by every man owniug " feet " [and
brains] iu this State. — [Beacon.

In no other ten jouruuls can tho reader pnd the same
amount of niij.uk mining news us in tho Prbs*. — [Gohtra
Costa Gazette.

Every stockholder in different mines will find il will pay
to take aud read this mining journal, — [Coutra- Coblu .Ga-
zette.

ThePRres is to the Pacific Coam what the "Scientific
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[Aurora Daily Times.

It Is fully up to the times, and furnishes the latest min
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Every miner shoold subscribe lorthePafiSs. — [Calaveras
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We can give our testimony that it is always replete with
useful aud valuable luformatiou to miners and mechanic.
[Plouor Herald.

It contains correspondence from different sections, giv-
ing accounts of new discoveries iu gold, silver and cop-
per, and should bo1 taken by every person that Vishes to
keep well posted on the developments ol oar State and the
Territories.— [MouDtain Messenger.

With the last number is an index to the whole volume,
most usabil and valuable to those who keep flies of that
paper. — [Shasta Courier.

Prof. J. D. Whitney's address on Mining, is given en-
tire. * * * We preserve the Pkkss, aud would like to
have a lull file.-rfNapa .Reporter.

The public should support the enterprise of tho Mimng
Pekss, one of the best papers in the State, by a liberal
patronage, aa it is only by a Rystem of legitimate reports

that our mines can be favorably brought before meu Oi
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Press has becu much improved in every respect. * * It
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seems to improve it. * * * It will be second to no
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Such a, journal has been neededon the Pacific Coast. The
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A splendid paper, and should have a gond list of sub-
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:wt&:^ tmMk |H

The Fe^oS (Question;.— The Secretary ofthe
Ohio Agricultural Society* who has been trav-
elling io Germany, speaks of the custom of
"fencing" there as follows1; .Jifcry toot of
land not in the forest is .cultivated. There are
no fences ; the field is ploughed up to the
roadside', and fruits and flowers are grown by
every roadside that- 1 -travelled ; no one dis-
turbs tliem. The cattle, sheep and swine-are
kept in stables, or', if taken out, j Urider the
charge of a shepherd or herdsman. Here aritt
there, dotted over the;landsCa'pe, we saw sheep
in pasture, but have seen no cattle or swine
" raupirjjr about .loose.",. The .,g,qn,fts-.:i'.}Q$g["
is unknown here.

>»«,.«

Heaves drops little fragments,' of .itself, iu..
and there along our' way, by'way'oi" asstiraiica
tliajt He'av'Sn and love are one-. ' ' 'mi:

Sitixatlon^Wiliatea. ::." ''

" Ax E&gikeer: who would take charge ofa Slationary
EugruO, in'Crfo city or country, for a reSiSiabil! salaly, rf6-
sires'.&l'sltuatinil'." Address,1 ■"■ Eugfuf!,''' 'Box "17,' ■ Saa'
Francisco Popt'jQffijjfi. h,. i ,..,!,,.' ., ,. twV2i£>'

Trades and Manufactures.'.

Pacific G-lass Woi-k^ ; ,::" '

Are noiy prepared to execute orders for the manufacture of
Alt KliiidB iii" Bottles to Ord^rJ' '

'Office, No: ffilClay'sti'eet, San ^Fra'n\iiSco^'* ,; 3vif-3tn"'

, <SUCC.pS5Q.BTO:,0.-ROIU> ..: . , : , ..

MAKBI.E W ORltS,

No. 408 Pine sL bet Montgomery and Kearny, San Francisco.

MiinU'lN, Monuments, Tombs, I'lumbero' Plains,
" Etc., On Hand and Jlraimiaetured to order. -;
:j)Sjrf Goods shipped' to all parts of theState'. 'Orders re-'
specif nlij solicited. ■' T ' ■■ uqa-ti '&vS-3in.'

NA-TjaAJvuaiii i'oitiu.^i i .wit-Hi
General ■ .'Furnishing V trnderMker^.

641 Sacramento St., corner of Kfebb, San Francisco.
Ba'rstow's'MeLaUit Bua-ial Caskets ;u»l Cases'.'

.Maker of Models for Inventors.,

MACltiNES, MATHEMATICAL, OPTICAL AND PIIIL-
.OSO.i1HlU.A_L_ Instruments Scales, Wciglils, etc. Steel
• !■■ 1-r £•■■ .- i.ii.n.^. I ' inl-- -mi; ;\,un|,f. 1.,.|.jii

inu 01 machinery promptly attended to. ' '

' "—kijt street, San F^auqisqp. . n7-tf

ing ol machinery prMin.n.1

a No. ilSM;u-ket

... ARTIFICIAL ^EG, ,;;

Maitirfuctured in Philadelphia!* Penik.1

■71! ' JAItVIS^JEWJETT, IfilXT, li ■■. (
$29 Washington Street San Fi Aiici^co,, CaX lOvfl-liKf

DEiVIS -WIIE L.A.1V, '
fashionable Boot Maker,:

REPAIRING N13ATLY D0NJ3, AT SHORT NOTICE.,,
,.j ,n r No. l^JFourtn. Streoty

Near Market street, San Kranelsco. !<; '''

15vl0-lm* ' ' ! ■ ■ 1' ■ "' V ■ CI" : n.j 011T:

FIRE, HYDRAUXIG & SUCTION HOSE,

,~ .A.*?,*! X-.e»tliei» lieltiiig,-. „ ,, rf-(

■■ m. m. cook «sd Hpisr,'''':1

i SLil flattery Street, Sao Francisco,

Are now manufacturing as above, Fire, Hydraulic and
Suction Hose, and Leather Belling, of, am' dimension and
lit any 'quantity whicii may be desired. ;' Fire Hos'd'Snd
Belting constantly on iiatui or nianu-tiU'tured to order. Also
Saddles and Horse Collars.

■TDesubscriboi-swoukt respectfully ask purcbaseVs'ito'cUll
and examine tbeir stock— also testimonials oi tli»t;lhcioney
oi their jvurk irotnsticli as have limjiI iliqir tjpSQ j)ftl) lorJl|"i_j.
und mining purposes A diploma was awarded to 'us last,
year, by tlte Mechanics' Institute, 01 this city, and a silver
iticd^l^liisj.veai'i if|j lilvlj-ly ,

. -S^JN"' PKiVj^GISCOi,': . ■■■-:

C0.BBAG1: mmvEMmmx.

' " CONSTANTLY ON HAND, '

A Jjiityc nnd (Uoniplete Ar.Mii'lun'at

M^ISTI'I* A.; CORDAGE,

- FUlt MINING, PU!RPO,SE£.;i, |Jh;

"' "■ '' ALSO — '— bfll .'■"■ i I

. "W.HA^J3 LINK,, BH2& .ROfB, JrVUfi* ,

.fyanul'aeturea; from Pure Manila flemp.' ," ,., ',

Ploistii^g.,; Ropes' &jc Deep Shaft^

ALHO ' ■

ILlxies 1V>r l^^ri'y Boats,
Maiiuructnt-eil to Ordei-, "

Offlceat' ■ ' ' ■ "TUitBii <fc "CO.'S,

Nos. 611 and 6Vi Front street
.■IT
Manufactory at the Potra HvlO

ELKbrROTYPE Cuts, ENtniAyiNv.s, Etc.— Our, Job Printing
Office is abu,udail!.ly supplied with .ejegapt ^eiigravings, or-
naments, aud other |ettbtMjshraoftts to smi. the various
brandies of ibaastryTo' iliit Sttitu,

Profesisibrtal Cards.

■6u^ 3&d.t<Jnit Attenc^..\'i!.''; Qorfe baa

■The.;PiiTEHT.AGBKcr of the ;-M-iminJj AMDr.'fictBWTihor.'PttEsa:
lias been signalized with;remarkiiblfi succcsBiduriiig th.^
past two years, The nnportahce totlie inventive genius" of
tbis'Co'^dtof aih'ot-c*uig]i]!i)iarcliable«gebe,V foTtli^s'oiitilta' ■
tion.of L»etehs Patent from the UiiitediStatep and foreign,
Governments cannot be over-rated, aiid'th'e Proprietors of the
PifES's-, fe,ellng:the rctpohRlbHIty ^vhieJiro'stdlipdn flffetoi,"!
the reward wliich.pnust^'oJJpw Uie.falthfuiperformaucis pf
their trusts, will fake care. to afford inventors every advan-
tage-to- Be secured' 'to triem throtig^i a coiitijietunt 'ahdrro-
.sponsible agency upon this.Coast.. . i . , H*\iA •■■ ■ ■ '. tttn

mvH v.noid

vrxr Hivf

Metallifcgyi ' '

ii

s. c. Btj<jl33iiiE ' & "ediv, "]-

f ". ^''JjkUQSStite _5il^£o fo J«9rniciflq
ARCHITECTS. ,.

DESIG5TS, BTliCHESte; l?I»li!a.'W3[JftoSji,aiJI!!Il:
.,;./! :■' BK*-"WI'NGS!.0M"i."W.OOJ0i: p ;; II

^4, ::dnci 7S MorLt^omer^ JSIoiolfe'

' SAt< FRANSiSCO .'■'■'' 'gart0-3m:

;..;! ■: .FK.lE»IJX!,ICKi StAWSSimi., , n. i| idi

Meohanical. & AjoMteotural' :Di'auglitsmaii|i .

•i{No.'422eallfiillimBtleelt/ci)rAeriofrUeias{ibrff.. 3a0[l

Drawinffs of Models matle Air parties applying for pa
tents at Wasttinytpn ov i^outlou. .,.; |[A roRr23-ttn,

■, JAMES *!• T^VLflB,

Attorney a,nd CoimseliDr.,^,t; Laivjr,

COUHT.,(:oJIMI;-sniNI::i:, app.iinteil In I he KuurtH District

''■■'■efcnrt.'COaiMIKSIDKfcK (if IHiEUS lbr:N(?*ntla " '

.,,. atld .lljlssaelHiseUS, ,

Coui-t' filock,' San fraiiclseo.

BtrtTances i olip'6'site"ditv illalli Morohailt strbet.i tihd H^tf

Uviuf Olaystteot.
SIM 51 .avjlj'.iu jtf ..:■ : :. ' .

■; \ dk,. .h: Aus.Tij!<r,: : ' ;!'

IVo. 634, "Waslalijgtp^i Street,
Between RB imtciMu'Liy and Kearny JSti-eftts

[OVEli SAN FRANCISCO BATUS]

'ban fklWlktio. '"• "■ '2bvio!oj"

'" [III -, I 'f! (I ; . .Hi' . l.'<:\ -

Stock Broker,

Member of tli^
San Francisco Stoi--hH«a Exchnngc Boai'd,

fl '■Euy3-aml;Se]lsi9toCl^;Eontl^"Etc. ■
:■ 'Offloc, N.o.'B-iO Wasbingtorii'Stj'ect, Snn'Frandisco.. oi

Mining' i Engineer and ( Metallurgist,

1 'Scin Friuildttf^o. ''

e.r»v9

' :■■ ' ' mi-NINC'EttGffN'EEf*,''* ' "'" l|;

Will ma'lie Surveys rtrid Exain.i.ji'tiori's; of Mines, or give1
advice , regarding tbpir. woj-king1,, ithe> erection 'Oil iMa-.
cliiiiL-ry, etc. , ,, , . '

(SfflcV at Union' lroh Works, 'e'ornnr 'Or 'Flrrtt'anri Mission-
, N sts, or Loelijliux'i,W.T l-Vjst Office, tfiuiPrancjspo.,,,-,,,;!

NtoTABT .;rirjiiil^1c^'l:lKli

oo^misaio^iuxa <JF DEEDS,

:.,.', ,,. - ,, 63G, [Montgomery ^Strc^t. I

'^OvSny . |+ j , ■. .1

Lithographer " & Engraver-"

No. 5Ii& jyiom^soimery St., S'an Fi-anct'sco'^

JUNINO: STOCK CP.KTlFIC-AT.P^.J^T.HOC-iEAPHEp.; .
IN MOST ART-fSl'IC STYLE.', "'CALL'' AND'

"examine'speoimens. ■ '"■' 'J' P

i.'lOvg-tf rf | =, .■■ .„ ,. j hi; ,, . -i. .;:!■::■

.: i. HKCi,toai]L^<!S3]i.^inceei^9 si! nSn

No. -SV- HHbutffOinerj' Kioifk, San Tratwiisto',1 l!

Wil!:e^amlne, survey and repdrt\i)Jon riiines.'find con's '
and advipo coilferuni^ investments ip m,iuim];:;Liropdrtyn qx
tliy machinery management and expenditures oY .mines.

ToMiniiig Companies.

A'lENTLE
liig fcupc

antwas fo« fdtfr yell* Sn|u''nu(eiuk']il df thef< Nc\v'\lina
en QuickMlvcr Mine, in litis state. , The best ot reJEBfenct
Ki'nim' application at tliis dmef.'" "" ■■' '

.San.Pranciseo, Oct. 12, ISliiid.i'H'. .ij5vUtf;

Informs his patrons tliat he, has removed' his .DRAWING-
SCHOOL frhih P-iile'ati'eetro-1^ '-">.- "<

4d 1 <► K !e si «' ii y Stru.tt, . ,

(ffl}i\S will lake.piace ms usual.

uiA,0Qt,4, 1S63;'

Messrs, Dewey & Cp.-r-Genile:

ff-me 'tbatnlv* fiatent fbr Crush
lorHwiea tii issue is ul ihaurt. Pfri

H Rahrip; Machine it

.8B|!tt my! thanks fori

[Umjir'pjnpt amlibufjipeKS J ike Oianuar wi,tb whicli ,,tlie cas,p

fod$ bpeii'eobducted, and inclosed find twiHv dollars for

|biulimde'aovt.:rnalchi:'l'eeg' Keppectftillv , 6leT' ,|ni i '

' . ■ i a.JACOB.PKIOE..^,

mlSsSMBSfi ' : ' COTC£KrtHATQR; ■ '

.oovplrntis won olioJ! ; ; '..: n'liei-'jcn. ,i "-./;■ ■-,■;

, ffiECEIVIED THE FIKST PREMIUM

Prom the iibVAL ^LYTEOHNEC SdclETV," in born-
wall, and was highly recoimiiLMidt'd by I tie; iOonimissioi(c,rs
as the most Simple and Effective Uoiiceiiirat'ur for all kinds
oMjjjespi :;.■!- ' . n , , . ■ ,-, i . I ', ,-- __,; i . : f

Every' Quartz Mill ought to have them, as "they imt
only,.-fave Gold and Silver, .hut ol.sr-* the. (,Hiiel\silver-and
Sulphurots, without extra lahor. " They can' bo built en-"
tlreGy or, wood itt tiie mine,, and will , t-^paratfi mnrje ne$-
fectly in one operation, mart any other Coiib'elitrator m

23vllqy 423 WasbirfgfflaTfiafJIeci. >, 0

\wmtsi sa; i\ i i an -oaaHT
! .M^^AT^p^gAiy :woiik;§„

3Prac'ti<i£ti JVtlttliig Soitool,

jfii:yii.>iitstV*ife'ti'B^t^*cn,'Tftlii-d kn'd Foit^t'lii
j 89H9I ■; I 10 SA1N''i,RANdlSdO. ',,,;' .88lhlUiir

THE Proprietors are. at all times prepared to work or test
' Ore's Kent1 wthlsestablishnienl— rithe,t-iini large or small'
jnuailtltles— hy.sucli process as may he found bestadapted to
taeirKJheifiie'ill character, alfciva o.-reinT anal vhis has been
lma.de- Test lots of Ore adapted t,t the smelling process at>
iteiiiled.to; ;S«lpb«ret, pyl-jtous, andiho (su-eai,led) "irebeji
lous ores,1' arc having e.«|jecial altentinn pnicl to their suc-
'cesflful ii)entn]cnt. Assaying in , the humid; and dry way.',
.'Also, refining by enpellatlon, done at moderate rates.

. . , ( ; Pip jyCTICAj;, M.IWIJffG. S^OO^. ,,i!.h,-.
The proprietors'— encouraged by numerous applic'atlons
■fr-om sentk'iTien desirous of purxuimi the study ot'plractical
.melallurgy— have cnneluded in admit parties oil reasonable
terms,'.'. Having .iii.tlieir Mill ;ili;..the neceesarv ap;plv
anees for crushini;', roasting, amalgamatini:, smelting, re-
[ftnijf^arirt assaying, asalsp a w.-ll extonded Laboratory for
[the analysis of , Ores and Minerals, a good opportunity is
here tlffoi;cd to acquire a.souiid pruclical knowledge of the
I bnsirless.
.. -S.P.EiMJtALL, ;, | , /J.^MoaFHT,.,,,,-

\ l«0 .. i ,■ J( Willi [py -i. ; . : ■ ■ ■ ' <i^

' •■ ■' I :-.■ Oti ■ I ■''

n .:f;w 9V/)ri 8W &q •< i ihO

fliflj '' ' AVIih lnMiruttions for HkTThc. '

■ i jijja ■,^j^_i! :'.'.:':: ,.>' ,i.t-,i,

'■:::r:.i ■■ .. H'j.\> THEiAEdVEl v t)J ■!' illJ

FOte,-S4X»'.0ES'.-.,AKtY Q]Di*]StriTlK,-. THiTi
,,..,( MAYBE JK-K^'CXKEB. . .

,- .. ■ -I ■ ■ , I —vi'—

".^H- P- iWAKSJLEE,' Importer, ,t

[2Yl2^m 7i)i Cornet Montgomery and Bush streets.^

~ — >...-- i" . i"1 . '^.,.:l-li'. — ',■■; iu'1 .-.Hi'|.

<S. I£.TJST:33I>, .:„

Metallurgist an^ . Mining Engineer,,

Stc^teusoii House, corner Montgonicry and C^Ufofnia-sts.

,'r 'Ores 'Analyzedj,
Advice ifiivenj.ai>d Plans Punished for workihR-of dlffet-fiiii.
Ores. Mines examined aud reported upon. , ,

' " ■ I "■ " ' HOvlKim ■ II i ' :(■

SODWEi'

And a fresh supply of

Ptr RE " OHEMICALS.

Just received andforitelbfb^ ' i!v i-

1 4yl2-lm , . r>12 Wastiing^on street.

ADVANCES'Ii'MABE' bi
-rrrPNi —

...Copper.Or^ ,„„,,-:•;■

Calirorula. Street, Sjm Fi-aneiheo.

■■ii .'i, '' ■■■ "V..I ,1,1 ...rn.i ■„■ li, . , ,,; ■■■

Mines Sold j^I^ew, Xfl^k.. :

rpgiB stiBSOJtiBf:?, b'avj^ ibxgei,lenti SAQiWTima,,

JL for disposing of Gold, sliver and Copper Mines of -tile
'Pa.cllic const |ip. Nei|i> York and Boston,! wiU, be.pleased ito,
Iconfer with those having mines for sale . No charges"uii(es3 '
sales, are made ill ■■ r , .. • . ' .,

1 KeferstoK. G. Sneatli, G.'W. Glhbs,' Thos. Bill. : -
; -4^2,, : ||| ,,J |||,,I . J. WI(LIAMS.413 E»st;strect..,-i

TTTt; i '"Jii -i ^-7" . I,',.- ' . ■ ■ .■ ■ ilr 11; iiin
BOA^.A STPTEPEWT,,,!

j Metallurgists: and' Mining Engineers

:''"A.VsTiisr',' A'-E-f ADA. '''

Western 'Branch cf Al^ILPERG '& FAYMOND, tfo. 90
, Broildway,1 ^6wYorli.; : ,'.11V1L»'J

4s i4y — ^tfi — 11 .' 1 1 : — ii 1 1 , — - i' , ., d.,1, ii

Coppfcr, r^a.'tl, 'O-oia^Hil^fei^,'
, ,, , NlQke,!, an<J , Cobalt Ore.

; ifrheiabeveiOresiaite either purohased orilibbral advancea
liuj^deupoii consignments, nt t^he, dpwest British nates orin-
Iterest. For 'particulars apply1 to

bits I , id .. jtn ■: i 19-1071 ■ buiwn (is •■' rtsul

Airt-ivt r,> •■ To iin..lieiid .Wood .t- Co.,. Stransea,

i'i ' I HI. .'.i'.' !'V fell IllJ Ml , !!•!.■ I 1.

Nu. AUG Cain nil, 1 direct, Sun t''raiieisco.

. — i Francisco.
. .: , , ill lavlMih | .

ii : a

adfi 1 - '

■fli V- J-»ii

malt

Corner California and Montgomery streets (lit stalrtt.

WILL CO.VTRACT FOR

PIJK'GHASE 'OF' CbPPEBOBES,^

' ASsaiyn^'el^htiper. ce.nt.,.arlu"^'up^vards.oi'.t!oppeJ• 'to ihe.
[We will make advances upon Qresof Copper. ■ ■ , ,
■San Franclseb. Post Otlice Jiofcrld59v' ; - > : ■ :-22 "

■' .Mmki;-:,: r-n — r,i !n: ■ .,hi'! :f In '(,;• tin !■> /■-. -I |

.' ■ ■■: 1 ■.■:.;. 9 r.i ■,-!,■ I

i ■»■' sjiiU .:■■■: M:i3N"JBI4S 1.1

Who'Tv-islvto erect. Quart/ Mllftj. OdHedntt-ntin^bi^teltah^lI
Work);, >y iil )ind ju to t|udr - uitenjijt tocuiiosult theiunLh
Kiiined, as to thu bes^ and cj^eapest inod'e of Reducing Or
B&Jing tiequalmed with all the modern iinpiloveinentti
Kiii;.>cu unil Amt-ru'a. in Mining, Machinery and M,*tjjUri|
lurgy, 1 undertake th.e ereet|6n of any kiiuj ofVorks, and
warrant their successful operation'. ' '" ' ' " ■ ' -'■'

| 'Qoldj .Silver 'aii,d; Coppeli Ores bought iniaily quantity; 1 1 ::
j iAssfe'i [of'.Qresimhdtj'by :a new Fire Proce^hi.half th,a,
ius.ual time, an at haJf price. .

Apply to ' J". MOSIIEIMER, "

i &3vilV1y ■ ■' '"*■' i23 Washington ki'cc'f, Saii'^raliciseo. '"

I - ;' ioI Q lo ■ ■:■' i *d: loin . ;f gniofi o-i,

.: .i ■ Jr: '- .'■■.ii-'J ■■'! ' '■ , '>r .i . - : I t>Fnifi

(A'ifChi'-«Wr Srcssi-s. Vivliiu dB Son find iil(l\i*^ii <4i

'■ii tio.,' ftmeU'ersat^Vausctt,,/"'
■ li ^iW^epaV^^oI^l^^ar^^t^fei^ ;'1 '

pO^PER^lL^ER, GOLD,lLE^.r):

„ and other Valuable ores; . ' ,

klso'tead Bnril Contiilnln^ Gojd and Sliver,

1 fii^'Full value paid on delivery in'th'Ls cJl^.J^I
Mdress Lock BoisiNo.. 993, 11-d., j>«tt 'JTraiiclfebfc. I 23V10 '■' '

By Authority df the State of California,

MuTbiff fully Complied with tb.e LawhynIK-.
' poi-U <it*15^r,,0<iOEou(l:*nf(lK-S|;ite of
.^,,-i.. tuliroriaiiOtUdthe UiUtedStuteH.

( if ! ■ '/. "'.'■ ' ■ [in ■ - ■ aim ,

BIGELOW & BROTHER,

' ■' i '■ •■::,!.. ■ .!,,..;:i;

iGeneral , Ihsiirance Agents.

Q \i':i- illJ ,' . .-■■ni-i 9ti - •!■'■-

'■ lllB-1 'I lo BI -:; i! .,.::: firfl

Fire; Marine, and 'Life Insurance. ■ :

■ I Iltus Hi ■ ; ,

■ ',1-,-i'nli ■ i ■,., •■.
.CAPITA^.REPRJESBNTIEP $15,0 0 0,000.

('in i! ill ■' esiii n ... J), & .,■ Is

II tloi tl i .1"! IV I' 'ii , '!. .

i iCa<lifojrBj£kI»epiasit»«C535,000.

j i1:1'1 ■ i ' ■■'■■ ''i-| ' :j_ [oil fl i l! ■■ fill loi,|j

I ..'!..'' '. " '.i !, ■ ■ , iirl i

OFFICES— N. TV. corner of Montsomery and

1 '' ' SiiiranK-nlo ^IrcclM. ',,:'

°yy, n ,;ti yri . [1 ml ■ , ,' .,

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COMJfjUVI J58 It ErKJES E.\ TKl> 1

(HQUfEIiSaUEAfCpCO. OFN, T., A|iScts,........S3,!0l),O0U

JH'lilTFO'lilJ FIKS INSUKArtCE CO.', Assets. ...".'. I,6»0,u6u

tPHEiflXlNrfuaANCE 00;iit}: Y., Assets..1.;!,.... l,000,0liO!

ABCIICINSUKA^lpECO..,x^. Y., Asse(3.., .71)1)1100

■WASrliNG'for) INSURANCE CO., n'. Y., Assets'... 700,1)00

fTEWIrcyRKAt)GI'DENTAI.INS. 0O:| 'Assets;.' 260.000

CO^jNEfllUQUX, MUTUAJ. LIF-j; IBS. C.Q., Assets) .. 8,000,000

POLICIES Issued on Frel^h'ts, Cargoes and V-rensure from
iind'tottlllJart^oP'rfie World.

j FERE INSURANCE POLICIES issued on allltinds of In-
surtibie Property in Couiitryor'Clty. :'

! -IJ ,' ! ■ ■. Fliod I! 1,1 I' II

ACCIDENTAL POLICIF.S issued on the most favorable
teriris.:lusntiJng tile payment Of stated slims tntho e^eHtbf1 ■
doitl)i,ior,fa llxed Weekly Compensation tox Total pisiibilfty,,
for tile term of twenty-six weelv* foe any one accident.
V-h'cs&Ponclcsiebvef a'llkinds' lit Accidents, and are issued
for single iti-ips orifpr,tlie year.

JL088US Puynitle in CJold Coin of the Untied

■j- mi bi n-ioltii i tstnte*. ■■ '■' -i .

1 ' ''!" " ' li '; '■ '''['£ ' ' , ' "

We represent Companies '

'''..'''!, ' I'll

Thut Haye Stood the Test of Years,
And offer as favorable terms as any on the Pacific Coast.
itiBEJLOW & BROTHEK,

«tf'"i J : General Agents.

■■ I ' ' : « isfrd .■-, ■■-' iii .;,

i WE. ABB, NOW. OFFERING

oxjit isiAtElisrfeE: stock

■ ii |o '/!■, , ,i,T, ■.

I!''.'; • I ' '__0,

1.1 ' :' . '"

Mne'Gustom Made Clotliihg

' .,■ AND .

I9l II '! ■■': :

lo e Gents' Furnishing Goods . ,

AT,ipift)lC*SlTHial*'-Ilil!ip-r COMPETIXIOSf. '
6'ur' Stoelt of Clothluir Consists or ' '

Atiu'drti'iB'iLij^'i'ES'r' bttles

BOTH OF MATERIAL AND FINISH.

A Large Assortment of
TrunlEs, TAIIShh-J CaL^pet Bugs, Blanket*, Etc.,

tttOtlfi ''AT KiTRMMELV !LoV PRICKS.

J. 3EX. KEAB W CO.,

Svib " ■ Oor.'bf WaMhihglv.t and SaiWome streets.

, r ■ : niijS u-<>, . vi'i ." fjtij ■ - ■ ■

■'

j VoLUMi'; Twelfth,— The Mi.nixg and Scikxtihc Pki^s,
yvith its last issue, commenced its twelfth, volume. Since'
peMr#'&'Co. ha^e-" held therlbhbns }> lis gait has been
rapjd toward a,!perfect journal. Its:appearaiice- evideaceai
its, p^;osperlty,.but d,ouht|ess, like some pf the. rest , of us,,
it 'dan stand increased encouragement. Let 6uch,be given,
knh- ounwoTd'Yor it, volume'tliirteoD will ackunwledge'1
tee'eipi— .[Cohldii KtA. jJlqu] II ! VI '

mt Piutofl an* #cifntif« <§xm.

107

A Nbw Umikdv ro« TB« DtiND SrAOOEns.
Th.' Loa Angelea N \i» says that Mr.
s geniU'iiian well known at the Monte, a tew
ince.had a [avoriiugraj1 mare tuki-n with
the disease known a* bHoo staggers, She laid
down to <li«, and w. I dead by Mr.

Mr. JohP Guest being
bored throngb the ekcll "I" her forehead, jost
below tbi >ni which a pint pi water

flowed, and in a few minutes she rose to her
leetaad wcut to feeding!

I.OTKthe work yen .-ire doing and imHt do ;
boi when it is done, train the roee-vi:.
tone door.

ol ■ MM YORK A«KX1.

fr.c» * Nkwtm* I* niir amli..rl*.-.I bkcui in N. „ v.irk

vmii ri i, i-..- uil' ..ptloiu (or

the Wixt*. uto BjpiKlfTiric l'k," .11 regular rnte*. Sample

* can be procured

by callluc •p,»n him, al ' nice <,i ihe '" "

It W IlllUMi .lie.t.

' MUCKHoLl'fcll.'

City College Laboratories,

Mwuthr-u-t C»r. Btoakton "ml fieary •>(«.

Practical and Analytical Chemistry
and Metallurgy.

THOMAS PRICE,

^FofeHBAr o»* Cln-iuNtry,

n,.,l CollCgO, Su.ui»'h,I

11- (li1. . LE-lNSTBUi riONS ID ouaU-

\\ IdtlVfl :<"'l ',Ol....llMtlV.' Ari.lt' »U and A--, il HI;.'. The
i ,!n|. - -Mj.l.r;'- Itif 111.' iii.|'!i'-.i'"...i nl i:h.iili-ln."
-.:.!.; i.GY.MANU 1.CTI KING A U IS,,. nil MINING
I S I. S

Pharmaceutical and technical chemistry,
,(,r(l ». i Medical and Plinrmacctftiefd $tu-

. ii. ii Utudcuta aa may require It.

Cour«« i of Grncrnl Chemistry.

r; Lectures "ill be delivered every tiiesdny. nl
.-%.■! .» "*...-k. I' Ml. In ihe Philosophical 1.311 of
...-, without extra ctlft*gc tn tin. snnU'tu.s in ill.' I n-
t-tMiilirin

Ui. and »ftvr tUe lllh of l-Ylmiarv, (tie Lihurntories will
,i Sunday'*, from 8 A. M. lu 5P, M.
tot fttrth i pui <<■ ■ ■

KEV. P. V. VENDER,
Principal of tho City OoHege,
fivistf Or at 406 California, Street.

SANTA CLARA COLLEG-E, S. J.,

NA.VTA CLAKA, CAL.

Conducted by the Fathers of the Society of
•Jeans.

The FIFTEENTH ANNUAL SESSION of this (College will

commoncc on

Monday, A.ugftf*t 38th, 1805.

TERMS- Tuition in the ClasBft»] and SeientincDennrt-
iii.nt; Bnar&ifgnnd Ltodfltng; Washing and Mcud-

•■■ ,.-li«'. I ; s. 1 1 Sliill :v\; Medical, .

Attendance aijd Mcdicrae; fuel, light, baths, efc,
per session of (en raontUfl S3f>0

Port fart her Information and catalogues, apply to the

Pro-idem nl the ibdleue, nr lo Rev, A Marascdli, St. Igna-
tius College, Market street, Son Francisco.
5*11

REV. ,v, MASNATA, S. J., President.

Bcijuicin, College.

TnK TWENTY-SECOND SESSION HAS JUST OPENED.
Pupils received at any limt.,

Tin; Instruction js divided ini'i three parts— Tho Elemon-*
taryepurse; the English, or. Scientific Guurse; ana the or-
dlnun Oollcw Course.

nipil- general./, and especially those in the Preparatory
Departments board at the 'Institution, under the direct
charge of the Teachers

l-'nr further l&fonaalion. send tor Circular.

Svt2-:iru O. -J. FLATT, Principal.

Machinists and Foundries.

MACHINE WORKS,

Nos. 109 aud 111 Fremont street, near corner of Mission,

0)'r*0?lTii MKcllANirs* BILL,

KAN FKANOISCO.

STEAM E.VGIXE, FJL.OUR AMDSAW Mll^

A»d Quart* Machinery, PrfAtlngr PreMca,

•

Oy-Speclftl attention paid to Rcr>nirlnffl»

PALMER, KNOX & CO.,

Golden State Iron Works,

Nob. 10, SI, '■&* and Sfi First Street,
BAN FRANCISCO.

MAMUrACTDRE ALL KIKES Of

M^V CHINEBY,

NT1:a,U ENGINES AM* Ql'AKTZ MILLS

I'l'NBAlt'S IMPROVED

r^elf-AdJiiHtliiK 1*1^1oji I>aoltliig.

Requires no eprliiRs or «eT*\v»i Is always steam tight;

wU IujUJLjp ^ceaaly p irlclluu, ,imdne\ef

getoslaulc or k-aky.

WHEELER A RANDALL'S

NBW CBlNUKU AMI AHALOAKATOB,
I
UEPBTJRN A PETERSON'S
■
AMALGAMATOR AM) SEPARATOR,

Tyler's Improved "Water "VTlxeel»

OIvIhk the greatest power, at lower co*t, than any.

Wheel In use. There aro over 1,600 runi.Lug,

giving universal satlstacUon,

KXOXS AMALGAMATORS,

WITH PALMER'S PATENT STEAM CHEST,

Superior lor working cither Cold or Silver Ores.

Genuine "White Iron Stamp Shoes ana I>le«

Having been engaged for the past eight years in quartz
mining, and being «n.ivuri*nnt with all the Improvements,
cither hi Miniii- mt Milling, we, are prepared to lurntsh. m
the shortest noting, the must puriect miicliinery tor rcduo-
ilig Ores, or suving either gold or silver. . iavlOqy-tf

TII^; PACIFIC IRON WORKS,

ITii'tst <& Fremont Sts., l>etwoen Mission & Howard, San Francisco,

The proprietors of the above Works Invlietlio attention of rtll parties Inlerester! to their grimily Improved aID3'Uli¥-
.|ii;iled I'ai'iliLiis I'm' inaiuiiaetLiving Stenm Engines and Koilerw, boih Marine anil ■Stationary, of any required size and
pattern, t/uartz Mills, Amalgiimatlng, Pumpingand Hoisting Machinery of the most appmve.l enii-truetlon.i Flour, Saw,
and Bugar Mills. Wat.T Wheels, &c, Ac. Ohr pattern list is most complex timl ..Kiei^rvcembraclntf the lato Improve-
meUU In all classes of tnocJiluery adapted to u.-e on this coast;. We would call especial .munition to the fact that wl- have
secured tho exclusive right of manufacture for tho Pacific Qoast "f Hit- celebrated Greene Engine, conceded tq be the
most economical and perfect working Engine now in use, We are also exidusive manufacturers ol the celebrated

Ri'3'iin Battery, Tarney'i AnialbTi^niatorsi ami ncpitmitaaie) Ryerxoa'* Superheafed steam Amal-
yaiiiaturn aud Rotary CruxlierK, Stone J>Sreiik.er«t, .v..-. Oi-ilerw reiipeetlully Solicited,

GODDARB «&; COMPANY.

Vulcan 'Irou Works Company

[ESTABLISHED 1850.]
First. JVatoma aud. Fremont Streets.

IKON rOTJIVDEilMat,'

Steam Engine and Locomotive

35X7 rLX>ltJ IIS,

Boiler Makers, and Workers in Sheet Iron, Brass and Copper.

! These Work? have lately been Increased by the uddition o
new shops on 'Fronton! Street, doubling the capacity of the
original .■sliihlishiiient. TheM' 1'ai'ilil ies hir llirniii1-' mil ma-
chlndry nromntlv and efficiently; are now nnequaled in tile
st;ite. "Their Boiler Works have also been enlarged corres-
pondingly.

TJie Company are prepared to execute, orders for. all
clftspps of Maehliicry aud Uoiler Work, such, as
Minlnfl, Steamahlp,iLad S.eamln.at Maehinevy,
Flourhw MillH, ,:
Quartz Mills.
SuLar. Mills,
Car Wheels, , Saw Mills,

Housings a-nd Irons; and
Maun raefittr lag; A£u.chincry of Every Rind.

Sole Manuiacturei's of

HEPBURN & PETERSON'S REDUCING PAN AND AJIAL
GAMATOR

BEATU'S AMALGAMATOR;

HESSE ,t MOORE'S IMPROVED HOWELL QUARTZ'

CRUSHER;
BAUX .t <;UK»D'S AMALGAMATOR AND SEPARATOR;
[■'AiniKKY'S (tl'AJ;T/a ilKIXI'Ki; AND WATEK WHEEL-
JOWV \L S IMI'RdVEI' WATER WHEEL:
LEl'l'EL'S AMERICAN DOUBLE TURBINE WATER

WHEELS.
STEVEN'S PISTON PACKING 'KINGS.

They have also u large as.soriinunt.uf Patterns, for Pump.
iiu< aiid lloistiirg Machinery, Uearlny, Pullies, Water, 'Mill
Iron's, Hydraulic and Screw Presses, UcUo-Us, Fiiniacos,
Grate Bars. Honse FrouU, Oriiainenlid Ecuee l'vsli, and
Paling, Stove Ranges, etc., etc.

iin-.itty. StamperN, Shoen and I>ics, ol' the He. si
filstrd it-oti. vftuis'iL'. Screens of Kniiila

Iron Punched to Order. 27

Railroad Machinery,
LuenoniMvi-s,

Car Trucks,
Car Wlic

UWI0W IRON WORKS,
Sacramento.

WILLIAMS, HElXBRON & CO.,

M waMWrniKIRS OF

STEAM EjV<^XjStI3H, BOILERS,
Aud all ltlnds"ol' Mining Machinery.

Also, H.tv a:ni Uiru- l'iv«'> mad.' and repaired
with neatness, durability and dispatch..
l>u,il>ai<*« I»ateut SeK-AdJu^Uitu; S tea. in Plwton
PAUKINC, for new and old Cylinders, manufactured

r -dciv i i ■

Front Street, between A" and O street*,
llvll Sacimmknto City.

JOHN LOCHHEAD'S

STEAM DEIVGI^E WORKS,
Benle Street, near Ml»Miou Street,

SAN FKANi'-ISCO.

Stenin Engines of every (U'soriptlou-lniilt to order— Marin
Stationary, or Locomotive

lIotHtiiic jmd Pintipiliu; Knprlnea,

Portable Enjinc; of all Siz'cr; DdrVkoy Pinups, Etc.
2bvS(\ JOHN L001II1EAD, Praclieal Engineer;

'Miuers' Foiiudry

■MACHINE WORKS,

Flr.il 8t>» between Howard and Folnoui Street**,
SAN FRANCISUO.

EVERY dcBcriptlon of Iron .nnl Brd$9 Machinery, the
BEST ami Musf Ect iNi i.M H ■ \ L. hkhiiii.i. tun ■! hi tbc

Stcam Engines and lioiK-ra, Flour, Saw ami yuaru Mills.

Machinery, Mining Pumps, Amalgamators,

Retort's, Etc., Etc.

Particular attention will bo given to the manufacture oi
Macliincrv in Se&Uons desiirifid for places oT tlyncultac;
cess \:uious models of Qnu'ru Oru.shers, ASnargaraat6fs
and Water WbeeN-somc in op.-ratiori an. I mi e\hibltion.

■»* I'.irue- ile-irtiu to tot their orvs nraetically.-in small
Uuiitltlcs will he allurded i.mple facilities, ratte or cost.

All parties desiring accurate und highly finished drawing,
and iiiperuT Mncuinery, at most roasonaldt* rates, tir*; cor-
dially invllod to call before Contracting elsewhere. .

II"U LAND. ANtJEL & KIN\i.

LEWIS COFFET.

J.3. HISDON

LEWIS COFFEY & RISDOW,

Steam Boiler & Sheet Iron "Works.

THE'onlv exclusively Boiler Making establishment on the
Pacific C,,;ist owned aiuLciuulueied by Practical Boiler
Makers, All ordojja for New Work and the repairing ftf Old
Wprk,,c>:.-ru.i'ii asordcred, and warranted as h> i|oality.

Old .Slaiid. corner of Hush and Market streets, ojipusile
Oriental Hotel, San Francisco.

GEO. Vf. I' RK SCOTT.

t «. SCOTT.

UMOl IRON FORKS I

Corner First and Mission streets,

SAN FRAUCISCO.

ESTABIilSHED IN 1849,

II

ATING INCREASED OUR FACILITIES IN EVERY

■nt. i\.- are now prepared at the shortest

il the miisi reasonable rates, to furnish all kinds
and description of MlU'hiuerv-.- inelmiiiie Steam Elltfil
;Quartz Mills. Mlninu Pumps of all kinds, Hoisting Gear, >
Work, Lmiiulrv Maidiiners , Archileclural and Ornnmentai
Castings, S-ur-.n- Mills, Saw and Flour Mills, Water Wheels of
fall kind-, llvdrauliu, Hav; Rat:, Screw and Drop Presses,
-Coinins Machinery, Pile Drivers, Bark and Malt AHlls, and
all kiuds of Castings.

Engines.

Marine Engines, Oscillating and Beam: Stern and Side
Wheel Boats. Locomotives, Sratinnarv Engines, Horizontal,
Upright, Oscillating and Ream, from six to lifty Inches
diameter. Also,'Si-nti inn! Eckavt's Atliuslable CuT-nflfRegn-

lann-— In -t in us,-, \V. ]{., Eckart's lialnnee Valve Jor Sta-
tionary Engines; Woodward's Patent steam Pump and Fire1
Engine.

Boilers.

Loaomolive. Fluc.TuluOar, Upritrht, Cylinder and Cornish,
and every variety of Boiler Work,. All sizes of tubes and
pipes for pumps. • ■

Amalgamating' Machinery.

I "WheVier k EAtitUVPs iniiirove'd Tractory' Curve Pan,
Zciiio \vin-i-lei'> improved tlal bottom pan," Beldin's ]»on;-
Veateh's lolis. Prater's c.ine.eulral.irs WaUlee's pans. Beers'
pHU, GCTinail ^rf'Tels, Ai;l^tra Gearing, t'hi!.' Mills. Set-
tlers of all description^. K.-toris of all sizes and shapes, for
Silver and Gold, Portahje Stamp Mills, Straight Batter-
ies, for .wood or Iftll, frames, Dry Crushing Batteries-,' or
machines with the loi.'st improvements, every < variety of,
Stamps, Mortars, Cams, Pans and Tubs.

BLAKE'S PATENT QUARTZ C,R.USIIERS, of nil sizes.

Oil Boring Tools and Machinery,

Of the liit.'st and iiinst nimi-oved'construction.'miide from
Hrajvings lately made by Prof. Blake at the oil wells in

We have, the facilities tor working pohl and silver quartz
and other ores, to test their value,, by the hundred weight
or ton.

Rnssiailron Screens, :ol all decrees of tineness and of all

H. .1. BOOTH <fe CO.

NEPTUNE IRON WORKS,

Corner of JtlisHlou' and Fremont 'Streets,

san francisco.

vathm:.
T^Kromolivc,

am. i ..ii kjuds "i
11 1 G II P i; ES'S L' HE

Steam Boilers

m vni;
All Roller-' giiaHhfeed nmi
tested la U, S. Boiler In-
specioi' ln-inri' sent out of
tin. .shop, at Sljpp expense-

Aliklndsnf Sheet Iron and

Water Pi|.e. Coal Oil

Suit--, wrodffnl Iron

Worms, etc.. Old

Manttuctured to Order.

Old Tt oiler*. Repaired

1*. CAMEKOX.

Important to Ualitwmiani..— Many inventors have

lately had their claims for Patents sei'i'Uisly (and in some
cases fatallvidobvt'd bv I he iioi|Ualliic;iti..ii of ape'nts Who
ii;iv-L- not i-iuiipli. 1 1 w no i be Ci.\ emtlieni license anil ■revenue

tiled all' ii('LU-s!-'ai

FULTON

Foundry and Iron Works.

HINCKLEY & CO.,

MANUFACTURKUS OF

©ti:a.m: engines,

Qxiai'tz, Elour ana Saw- 311 II s,

Moore's Grinder und Amalcramntor, Mining

rumps, AmalK!Un:U»i>, nod ull kiudx of

Machinery.

Nos. 45, 47 and 49 First street, between Market and Mis-
sion street. San Francisco. 5-qy

. I .

!*4^A.iX FRANCISCO

Foundry; and Machine Works,

N. JE. Cor. Fremont and Mlsttton •treetBl

ManufacturerS'Of

Marine and Statiotn;,ery Engines

Quartz Machinery. Saw, Flour and Sugar Mills. Mining
Pumps, Hoisting Gear, Agricultural Implenients, etc.
r-ALSO— .
Wine, Cider, Cotton and' Tobacco PreaHee

i of the latest Improved Pattern*

JBrodie's Improved Patent WIND BLAST SEPARATOR,

1 for Dry, Crushing; Salmon's Patent Amalgamator and

Separator; Wheeler .t Randall's New Grinder and

Separator; BfUtsA GulotPs Amalgamainr and

Separntor; W. W. Topper's Patent Sectional

Grnte Bar; Coal oil Well BorlngMa-

. clnnery complete; on hand.

STEAM ENGINES AND BOILERS,

Dunhar'H Improved Self-Adjuhtlrf^ Plwton-

PiKklnc, requjrus no sprint;.* or sciews; is always Hteft'm-'
tijfhtd without qxcessivo triclion, and' never yets slack or>
leaky-
MACHLXEKT, OF A.JL.I. DESCRIPTIONS,

»EVOE, S1KSMORJE A CO.

JAMES MACKEN,

Ko. 33G Fremont st., 1>ct. Howard <fc Folitom.

All kinds of COPPER WORK done to order in the best
manner. Particular attention paid to Steamboat, Sugar
House and Distillery work.

Repairing promptly aud neatly attended to.

13V11 ■

JOHN F. GAI/UVGHER.

JOSKPMWLED.

GALLAGHER & W£ED,

BRASS AND BELL FOUNDRY,

.A-iicl XjocIc Factoi'y*

ALL KTNDS'OF BRAWJ AND COMPOSITION CASTINGS

AND FINISHING DONE WITH NEAT-
NESS AND DISPATCH. „

CHURCH AND STEAMBOAT BELLS, OF ALL SIZES,
made to order. EnKineers' Gongs made and .Tiling in
the best manner. Bank, Vault, Store and Prison Locks;
also Brass Padlocks unci Shop Locks of various patterns, on
hand and made to order.

ASJ- Particular attention given to casting. Rudder Braces
and Ship Worlt'in genrr.ti.u ■ n .
' g&» All .lobs pminptlj ■ attended to. Prices moderate. -£31 .

No. 125 First si ''ce l, opposite Minna next door to Pacific
Foundry; , ,. ij2tl

[Removed from Oregon street, between FrontandDavis.

To Printers.

Wc have for sale, at a bargain,. a Second-hand Half-Medi-
um (largest size), Ruggles' Engine Job-Printing Press, of
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Oakland Water-Cure.

APRIL 1ST, 1864, WE OPENED A HYGIENIC BOARDING
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ignorance of Physical Laws, may with us find more of the
encouragements they need, and means that will restore
them to health, than elsewhere in California.

We claim for Water-Cure and Hygienic Medication supe-
rior advantages over all systems of drug medication in the
cure of alt disorders, whether acute or chronic; that it is
followed by none of those debilitating diseases, such as
Piles, Chronic Diarrhcca, Torpid Liver, Constipation, in-
tense Nervousness, Neuralgia, etc, nor those terrible Sec-
ondary Diseases, known as Varicose Swelling of the Veins,
Necrosis, or Decaying of the Bones, Ulceration of the
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vegetable poisons given to overcome acute diseases^

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Bath, Steam Baths, Improved Sitz Baths, Douch Baths,
a Patent Spray Bath, and Magic Baths. The last named
was instituted by Dr. Smith with special reference to the
cure of those diseases peculiar to miners, namely: Rheu-
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Mercurial, Lead, and 0.ik Poisonings. It is a sure cure for
Ague and Fever. It aids more than any other Bath we
have yet used in eradicating all kinds of drugs and infec-
tious poisons, and in the cure of all disorders induced by
exposure to dampness and water, foul air, absence of light
and electricity, retorting metals, the malaria of rivers and
low marshy-grounds. Where there was a fair constitution
left, even when drugs had been applied for monthsand years
without a cure, we have, in the past seven years, treated
successfully the following diseases: Chronic, Inflammatory
and Mercurial Rheumatism : Paralysis; Lung, Bronchial
and Catarrhal Affections; Diseases of the Heart, Kidneys,
Liver; Dyspepsia, Constipation, Erysipelas, Scrofula, Piles,
Inflammation of the Bowels, Chronic and Acute Diarrhoea,
and all diseases and weaknesses peculiar to male and fe-
males. No physician in California is so'favorably situated
to furnish so many home com torts and hygienic conditions
that are indispensable , to tho speedy, recovery of nervous
and chronic invalids. Wc have the only truly healthful
boarding place In the State lor men, women and chifdren,
with plenty of saddle and carriage horses for the use of pa-
tients and boarders.

To that class of Diseases and Weaknesses peculiar to fe-
males, and the medication that Hydiopathic or Hygienic
physicians employ in their cure, do we invite the special
attention of patients and their friends. The ease and rap-
idity with which females suffering from general or special
debility, recover in the bracing climate of the Bay, under
Hygienic Medication, together with the universal success
that has attended the treatment of females at Dr. Smith's
Institutions, (both in Sacramento and San Francisco) has
induced us to make this class of human afflictions a spec-
iality of our Institution. We have treated (mostly in the
cure), over 3U0 females, several til whom had been "bed-
ridden" for months and years, and all have been decidedly
benefited, and with but lew exceptions, returned to their
homes in from two to six weeks, so far recovered as rio loud-
er to need a physician. We have never yet learned of a
single Instance of a relapse Into their former condition.

There is not one female invalid in twenty that has been
suffering from nervous debility or diseases peculiar to her
sex, that cannot be permanently cured by spending from
four to six weeks at our Cure, and at the mere cost of S1UU.
This statement we make in confidence, from an experience
of the last seven years. . From tho many who have been
treated at our Cure, we have yet to learn of a single regret
from husband or wife of the time or means they have ex-
pended in Hygienic Medication.

Nkw York, Aug. 1, 1858,
To all tohom it may concern:

This certifies, that Dr. Barlow J. Smith is a, graduate of
the New York Hygieo-Tlierapeutic College, which- College
;has a regular Charter from the Legislature of the State of
New York, and is authorized to iraiit Diplomas, conferring
on its students all and the same "privileges and immunities
in relation to the practice of the Healing Art, that are con-
ferred by the Diplomas of any Allopathic or other Medical
College In the country.

Dr. Smith has also devoted much attention to Phrenolo-
iry, especially in its connection with Physiology and Path-
ology, a portion ot the time under the instruction of Fowler
& Wells, of this city, and has labored successfully as a
teacher and lecturer on these subjects.

R. T, TRALL,
Principal New York Hygleo-Therapeutic College.

To all whom it may concern;

I' have known Dr Barlow J. Smith, both In our ofnee as

a Student, and a practical Phrenologist in the country, and

from what I know of him I can cheerfully recommend him

tan honest, faithful delineator of character, and as such

can cheerfully recommend hi in to the public.

. For the good of Science.

L. N. FOWLER, 3U8 Broadway, N. Y.

Dr. Smith spends a part of each day In San Francisco, at-
tending to family practice and to Phrenological and Physi-
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up stairs, corner Montgomery and Sacramento streets.
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Consolidated Silver Hill Mailing Coiujiany,

Location of "Works : Esmeralda District, Nevada.

Notice.— There are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on tho
6th day. of January, 1866, the several amounts set op-
posite the names of the respective shareholders, as fol-
lows:

Names. No. Certificates. No. Shares. Amount,

Ainsworth,JC _33T ;.n#l?.,.... t'-4 00

Bnily,FC

159

1 10

20 00

Biickman, J A-

294

30

60 00

Buckmau, J A

9+4

10

20 00

Barkeloo, JoliD

' ' 706

5

10 00

Barkcloo, John

973

10

20 00

Boyd, Jaa T

872 .

10

20 00

Beimet, Th

764

10

20 00

Bradford, G H

9J7

10

20 00

Bohn , S M

932

25

50 00

Bokten, H

959

3

6 00

Bcldtm, H

960

2

4 00

Barker, J

995

5

10 00

CuUeu.JW

191

S

16 (10

Center. M

194

5

10 10

Cohen , a

692

2

4 00

C«rlvle,MaryE

967

14

58 00

Chambcrliu, A B

993 i

HI

20 00

OllaniberliD, A L

994'

10

20 00

Donahue, WM

320

5

10 00

Bunn.ET

3.0

10

20 00

Dalv, John T

411

10

20 00

tlalv, Jolin T

412

10

'JO 00

EdttH , .t N

821

10

20 00

Foast,,W

727

5

10 00

Feast, W

728

5

10 00

Names,
■ Feast, W
Feast; "W
Feast, W
Feast, W ■
Feast, W
ll'eost, W
Feast, W
Feast, w
FalkenanrJ
French, i M'
French, J M
French, J JJ
Foy,JB
Foley, T
.Giffln, O F
Gittln.OF
Giffln, OF
CiOn.OF
Giffln, OF
Grinbaum, M S
.Grinbanm, MS
Gattell, B
Hewston, John, Jr
Hadeler, H
Harper, "WM
HauideorW H
HiSerchner, C 3
Havvkins,.Jti!ia
Kellogg, S W
Kohler.A
Keeeing, B
I.eland,Ch
Levitzky, H
Leppien,J-
Levy, A
Murpb-y, J I,
Murray, 3
MnrrayrJ
Mitchell, 0 0
Marcus. A
Mandlebaum,F
McLea, Donald
Newmark, 3 P
Osgood, John K
Osgood , John K '
iParber, B &
Pflster, C
Polhemus, C B
plielan, Jas
Phelan, Jas
Phelan, Jas ^
Phelan, Jas
Perry, John, Jr
Perf y, John i, Jr
Perry, John, Jr
Perry, John, Jr
Perry, John, Jr
Bedinpton, JrH
Redington,JH
Redinglon.JH
Redington , J H
Bedington,JH
Rosenleld, J'
Reichenbacb, J
Robbins. J J
Rohbins, J J
Robbins, J J
Robbins, J J
Robbins, J J
Rnbbins, J J
Robbins, J J -
Robbins, J J
Bobbins, J J
Rnbbins, J J
Robbins, J J
Shotn-eli, J H
Shirley, P
Schmieden, H
Schmieden. H
Sparks, Z W
Spense, W A
£pense,.VA
Stevens; Th .
Stevens, Th
Stevens, Th
Stevens, Th '
Toomy.D
Tracy, Theo F
Tracy, TheoF
Talbot, T A , .
Tarns, S

Tooney & Fapan
Turney, John H
Levy, H -
Levy, H
Levy,H
Ptan'ey7SL
Van Bergen, N
Vanderslne & Co
Watson, N A
:Wadham,W
Ponton, L dc Arce

729
730
731
7S2
733
734
736
736
666
718 '
737 .
73S
!l773
1041
838
794
797
939
940
772
854
1048
280
662
875
901
961
984
336
662
• 1036
413

1024

No, Certificates. No. ShareB. Amount.

6 10 0»

5 10 00

6 : 10.00.
6 ] 10 00
6 10 00
6 10 00
6 10 00
6 10 00
6 10 00

5 10 00
10, 20 00

6 10 00
16 30 00
20 40 00

3 6 00

10 20 00

15 SO 00
10 ., 20 00

10 20 00

10 20 00

6 10 00

10 20 00

26 52 00

10 20 00

2 4 00
6 10 00
6 10 00

3 ' 6 00

2 4 00
10 20 00

8 16 00
6 10 00

12 24 00

3 0 00

4 ' 8 00
42 84 00
26 62 00
30 20.90;
10 20 00
10 20 (0
20 40 00

12 24 00
2 4 00
2 4 00

30 60 00

26 60 00

6 10 00

10 20 00

13 26 00
12 24 00
30 60 00
20 40 00

6 12 00

2 4 00

15 30 00

95 50 00

' 20 40 00

15 30 00

10 . 20 00 ■

6 10 00

5 10 00

6 10 00

5 10 00
10 20 00

9 18 00
10 20 00
10 20 00
10 2o 00
10 20 00
10 20 00
10 20 00.

6 10' 00

4 8 00

1 2 00
15 , 30 00
10 20 00

2 4 00
20 40 00 ...

6 10 00

10 20 00

10. 20 00

6 10 00

20 40 00

10 20 00

5 10 00
15 SO 00
.5 10 00

6 10 00
5 10 00
5 10 00

3 6 00
10 2C 00
10 20 00
10 20 00
10 20 00
20 40 00
15 30 00
10 20 00

5 10 00

10 20 00

5 10 00

7 14 00

■33
661
861
906
1049
863
905
bal 787
361
898
170

887

889

817,

890

891

1039

374

■', .311.

312

313

314

bal 823

934

1025

1026

1027

1028

10 9

1030

1031

10!2

1033

1034

1035

903

335

935

' bal 843

1046

807

904

972

981

976

977 '

bal 104

320

327

',' .674

bal 744

799

871

752

753

931

1043

558

874

911

980

And in accordance with law, and an order of the Board of
Trustees, made on the 5th day of January, 1866, so many i
shares ot each parcel of said stock as may be necessa-
ry, will bcsold at public auction , by Olney & Co , at the
office of the Company, Room No. 15, Government House
San Francisco, Ca]., on the 3d day of March, 1866, at
the hour of 12 o'clock M. of said day, to pay said delin-
quent assessment thereon, together with costs of advertis-
ing and expenses of sale.

fenl7 JOHN S. MACKENZIE, Secretary.

Keokuk Gold. Sliver and Copper Mining- Com.
pany, Clayton District, Contra CostaCounty, California.
Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 14th day of Februa y,
1866, an assessment of ten (10) cents per share was levied
upon the capital 6tock of said Company, payable imine-
.diately, in United States gold and silver coin, to the Secre-
tary.

Any stock npon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 17tb day of March, 1866, will be
advertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
Shall be made before, will be sold on Saturday, the 31st
day of March, 1866, to pay the delinquent assessment,
together with costs of advertising and expenses of the
sale. By order oftheBoardofTrustces.

A. B. WINEQAR, Secretary-
Office, 308 and 310 Front Street, San Francisco. febl7

Kearsarge Quartz Mining Company— De-
linquent.

Notice is hereby given, that iu accordance with law, and
the By-Laws of the Company, there will be sold at public
auction, at 3 o'clock P; M., on the 16th day. or March, 1866,
In front of the Company's Office, in Sacramento, to the
highest bidder, for cash, iu Uniled States gold coin, so
many shares of the capital stock of the Company standing
in the names of the following persous, as may be necessary
for the payment of assessment No. 9, of twenty-five
ceuts per share^ levied thereon December 16th, 1866, to-
gether with the expenses of advertising and.sale:

Shares. Amount.

HADana 300 J75 00 -

NPlngalls 300 75 00

SEYMOUR JOHNSON. Secretary. -
Company's Offlcp, No. 147 h Slreet, Sacramento.
Feb! uury 10th, 1864. 1(1)17

She pining anfl £ ricntifi* § ww.

Mining; Notices— Continued.

i Mining Adrtrtbmm* tofco/orfiui wwfer a*"XAfr AaaJfnj;.

alma* Silver Mining Company, Yen-

U-tias, riuraogo, Mexico.

S'.rncK.— There axe delinquent upon the tallowing da-
rlbcd Block, on account of assessment levied on the 30th
y of December, 1805, the aeveral amounts set opposite
b names or the respective shareholders, as follows:

No. Certiik.te. No. Shares. Amount.
in./ iUlgbt 6a, 67, 69, (JO

82, 63 97 |3& 80

Fiaigbt Unissued 166 «a 00

■ Irnff b 60 SO 0u

I , K Woodruff 100 150 80 00

St 100 4Q Qp

P il ibrown 823 60 20 00

48 50 20 00

hi retow 90 60 2o oo

CH. Kli^r 8fl 10 4 00

And la accordance with law, and an order of the Board
Trustees, made on the SO 1U day of December, 1806, so
my shares of each parcel o i said stock as may be neeeti
ry, will be snld at public auction, at the office of the
i-r.tury Pro lem., Thi.x is Hill, 822 Montgomery street,

the 19lh day of February, 1808, at the hour otl2
[look M. of said day, to pay said delinquent assessment
•r.Mii, together with costs of advertising and expenses

eba

TflOMAS' HIM., Secretary Pro tern.

It) in- fiadga UolU and Silver Mining Com-
pany, Lauder County Nuvada.

Noncx.— There arc delinquent upon the following dc-
■erlbed stock, on account of Assessment levied on the
2d day of January, 1868, the several amounts set op-
posite the names of tbe respective shareholders, as
ft}) lOWl :

Names. No. Certificate. No, Shares. Amount.

Aroo,Joe 96 1 $1 00

Aron.Sinipn 118 1 1 00

SbTanlB, M 220 1 1 00

BMC. Julius 12 10 10 00

Beth7, Julius 95 1 1 00

fVer, Julius 104 1)4 7 60

Beer, Julius 1C6 15 15 00

H-er. Julius 120 5J»" 5 50

Bach roan, D 221 1 1 00

mU!-rn..ii,EJ 191 7 7 00

Cutter, H V 208 6 6 00

Cotter, H F 231 07 67 00

Oobn, G oi 6 6 (0

Francis, D B 3 6 6 00

Frank, J 222 1 1 oo

Greene, 9 H 223 1 1 00

Heath, RW 218 34>; , 34 50

Jlurrini/t'-n. W O 2-'4 1 1.00

Haas, S'.Iocqoq 129 6 5 00

Wht, CH 387 4tf 4 26

Lew. mats j!25 2 ■ 2 00

M.v.-rlelil, M 2.'6 2 2 00

p,rlev,I» W 19 20 20 00

Perley, HW 20 20 20 00

Perley, p W 23 10 10 00

Perley, DW 25 5 6 oo

Perley, D W 26 6 5 00

Smith, \N 227 5 6 00

Strauss, Emanuel 105 6 6 00

Stratus, Emanuel 116 5 5 ou

BcoMliH 217 138 138 00

WensiDgor.FS 228 3 3 00

\\ [leaf, H 229 1 1 00

Waterman, Bit 155 * 2 2 00

Valriss, Geo K 207 84 13-16 ' 84 82

And In accordance with law, and an order of the Board
of Trustees, made on the 2d day of January, 1866, so
mnny shares of each parcel of said stock as may bo neces-
sary, will he sold at public auction, at the office of tbe
Company, by Jones k Bendixen, auctioneers, oh the 20th
day of February, 1866, at the hour of 1 o'clock P. M. of
said day^ to pay said delinquent assessment thereon,
together with costs of advertising and expenses of sale.
N. C. FASSETT, Secretary.
Office, 402 Front street, San Francisco, Cal. feb3

Kvocu. Consolidated Copper Mining Company.

Location of Works: Court Hill District, near Black's
. Ferry, Del NortoCounty, California.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said company, held on tbe 31st day of Jitnuary,
1366, an assessment of twenty-five (25) cents per share was
levied upon tiie assessable capital stock of said company, pay-
ablle immediately, In United States gold and silver coin, to
the Secretarr.atthe office of the Company, at No. 637 Wash-
ington street, room No. 3, In the City and County of San
Francisco, California.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 3d day of March, 1866, will be
advertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold on Monday, the 19th
day of March, 1866, to pay the delinquent assessment, to-
gether with costs of advertising and expenses of the sale.
By order ol the Board of Trustees.

CHARLES E. ABBOT, Secretary.

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George Washington Gold and Silver Min-
ing Company, Silver Mountain, District, Alpine County,

California.

Notice. — There are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, en aicouutof assessment levied on tbe 2flth
day ol K-cember, 1885, the Bcveral amounts set opposite
tbenan.es of the respective cli.iirthniders a h follows :

N'.Lii.--, Ko, Certificate. No. Shares, Amount.

Ben* . Harrison Ml 26 $26 00

Coon, M K 110 and 111 25 ea 60 i.u mi

0000,11 K 114 6 6 00

Coon,*) K ITS 3 3 oo

Clark, J Warren 123 1 1 00

Clark, J Warren not: io io Oo

ursb A 122 6 6 oo

Clark, Miriam 124 25 25 00

Clark, 1* A 115 6 5 00

dark, pa Ufiandll? 1-en 2 200

Clark, PA 12ti 8 3 00

Clark, P A 119 and Ui 4 ea 8 8 00

Cornwall, J F 80, 81, M2 10 ea 30 30 00

I Minim:. Wm 16S 10 10 00

l>aki<, C W 246 12 12 00

Kj.u. 1 D 1-J0 2 2 00

Els worth, Wm 180 6 6 00

Gibson, James 39 and 40 10 en 20 20 00

C-ratmm, T H not Issued 10 10 00

Kr^noy. Charles W 182 2 2 00

Kfrvluva!,S;inih A 240 10 10 no

!.■■••, 0 N not [flsned 9 2-3 10 00

Uecklcnberg. Joseph 165 6 6 00

Kill**, J E 165 10 10 00

Sloan, H H 28 and 20 10-ca 20 L'O oo

S-ivage, Richard 164 10 10 00

Whitlnn, MS 68 7 7 00

ffhltu>n,OJ 183 10 10 U0

Sloan, H H 3d 6# 0 00

Knight, Thomas 37 4j£ 6 00

And In accordance with law, and an order of the Board
of Trustees, made on the 26th day of December, 1805, so
many shares of each parcel of said stock as may bo nec-
essary, will he sold at the auction rooms of Messrs. OIney
& CO., No, 626 Montgomery street, on the 20th day of
February, lh66, at the hour of 12 o'clock M. or said day,
ta pay said delinquent assessment thereon, together with
costs of advertising and expenses of sale.

W. D. ROOT, Secretary.

Office, 338 Montgomery street, San Francisco. feb3

IIunMcom Copper Mining; Company, tow Divide

District, Del Norte county, California.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 25th day of January,
1S&S, an oMsemmient of fifteen cents per share was levied
upon the capital stock of said Company, payable vmme-
djately, In United States gold and silver coin, to the Secre-
tary, W. L. Oktciiell.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 24th day of February, 1866, will be ad-
vertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold on Saturday, the 10th
day of March, 1866, to pay the delinquent assessment,
together with costs of advertising arid expenses of sale.
By order of the Board ot Trustees. ,

W. L. GETCHELL, Secretary.

Office, No. 19 Ftrststreet, San Francisco, Cal. jan27

Jewett Gold and Silver Mining Company, Gold

Hill District, Storey County, Nevada.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 29th day of Jan-
uary, 1816, an assessment of one dollar ($1) per Bhare was
levied upon the capital- stock of said company, payable
immediately, in United States gold coin, to the Secretary.

Any stock upon whlchsald assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 3d day of March, 18C6, will be ad-
vertised on that dny as delinquent, and unless payment
shall bo made1 before, will be sold on Tuesday, the 20th day
of March, 1866, to pay , the deUnquent assessment, to-
gether with coats of advertising and expenses of sale. By
order of the Board of Trustees.

1 G. M. BURNHAM, Secretary Pro tern.

Office, 436 Jackson street. fcb3

Ladyofthe take Gold and Silver Minlner Com-
pany, San Francisco District, Mohave younty, Arizona
Territory.

Notice Is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 1st day of Febru-
ury, 1866, an assessment of fifty (50) cents per share was
levied upon the capital stock of said company, payable
on the 2d day of February, 1866, in United States gold and
sliver coin, to tbe Secretary, at his office.

Any stockupon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on . Saturday, the 3d day of March, ■ 1806,- will be
advertised on that day as delinquent, ahd unless payment
, shall be made before, will be sold on Monday, the 19th day
of March,-- 1866, to pay the delinquent assessment, to-
gether with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By
order of the Board. of Trustees, ,

WM, I-IOLLIS, Secretary.
Office, 302 Montgomery street, San Francisco, Cal. feb3

Iceland Gold and Silver Mining: Company, San

Francisco District, Mohave County, Arizona Territory.

Notice Is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held- on the 1st day of February,
1866, an assessment of fifty (50). cents per share was levied
upon the capitalstoclcof paid Company, payable on the 2d
day of February, 1866, In United States gold and silver coin,
to the Secretary, ai his office.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on. the 3d day: of March, 1866^ will be advertised on
that day as delinquent, and unless payment shall be made
before, will besold on Monday, the 19th day of March, 1866,
to pay the delinquent assessment, together with costs of
advertising and expenses of sale. _.

WM. HOLLTS, Secretary,

Office, 302 Montgomery street, San Francisco, Cal." fe'3

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Owens River Canal 'Company, Tulare

County, California.

Notice.— There are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, on account of ttsasBihent levied on the
4th day of January, 1866, tbo several amounts set oppo-
site the names or the respective shareholders, as follows:

Names, No. Certificate. No. Shares. Amount.

Gi lit land, I", p 23 6 SS 00

Gtllliand, Newell 24 & 3 00

Wm '.'6 10 4 oo

Wuruer.A K 27 26 10 o0

L *mls, Riley 28 26 10 oo

Preble, Mrs LA 20 6 2 00

Stslson, Wm 86 4 1 60

Webber, LA 37 10 4 oo

Hastings, N 39 26 10 00

HoibMihack, J C 40 80 12 00

Pi W ',8 W 44 10 4 OH

LlOWS, H J 46 10 4 00

WrlgOt.DJ 4G 10 4 00

Brown, DJ 47 10 4 00

rVrrln, Oils 48 25 , 10 00

Aud In accordance with law, and an order of the Board of
Trustees, made on the 4th day of Junuary, ;i860,HOtnnny
shares of each parcel of said stock as may .be necessary,
will be sold at public auction, at Maurice Dore k Co.'s sale-
room, 327 Montgomery street, on Monday, the 19th day o
February, 1806, at the hour 01 12 o'clock M. of said day,
to pay said delinquent assessment thoreon, together with
costs of advertising and expenses of sale.

T. L. BIBBINS, Secretary.

Office, 018 Morchaut Street, San Francisco. feb3

Providence Gold and Sliver Mlnlne Company,

Nevada District, Nevada County, California,

Notice is herebv given, that at 11 meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 5th day of Febru-
ary, 1866, an assessment of one ($1) dollar por share was
levied upon tlio capital stock of said Company, payable
Immediately; In United States gold coin, to the Secretary.

Any slock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 17th day of March, 18G6, will be
advertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall bo made before, will be sold on Saturday, the 31st day
of March, 1866, to pay the delinquent assessment, to-
gether with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By
order of the Board of Trustees.

J. M. BUFFINGTON, Secretary.

Office, No. 10 Government House, corner of Sansome and
Washington streets, San Francisco. feblO

Southern IVijrht Cold and Silver Mining Com-
pany, Reese River Mining District, Lander County, Ne-
vada.

Notice Is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board ol
Trustees of siild Company, held on the 6th day of Feb-
ruary, 1866, an assessment (No. 8) ot twelve dollars and fifty
cents (J12.50) per share was levied upon the capital stock
of said Company, payable Immediately, In United States
gold or silver coin, to the Secretary, at his office, No. 22?
Front street, San Francisco, Cal.

Anystock upon which said assessment shall remain unpaid
on Saturday, the 10th day of March, 1866^ will be adver-
tised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment shall
be made before, will bo sold on Monday, the 26th day of
March, 1866, at 3 o'clock. P.' M., to pay the delinquent as-
sessment, together with costs of advertising and expenses
of the sale. By order of the Board of Trustees.

E. J, DUINKHOUSE, Secretary.
Office, No, 228 Front street, San Francisco, Cal. febUMw

United States Mining" < Company.™ ^Location 1

Virginia District, Storey County, Nevada.

Notice Is hereby given, thatat a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 7th day of Febru-
ary, 1866, an assessment of fifty (50) cents per share was
levied on each and every share of the capital stock of said
company, payable immediately, In golo or silver coin of
the United States, to the Secretary^ at his office, or to F.
A. Makston, Virginia. Nevada.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 17th day of March, 1866, will be
advertised as delinquent, and unless pnid, will be sold on
Saturdoy, the 31st day of March, 1866, to pay said; delin-
quent assessment, together with costs 'of advertising and
expenses of sale. By order ot the Board of Trustees, a

J. M. BUFFINGTON\ Secretary.

Office, No. 10 Government House, corner Sansome and
Washington streets. San Francisco. ■ ' ■• JeblO

"Wide "West Gold and Silver Mining Com-

pnny. Location :\ Silver Mountain District, Alpine

County, Cal.

Notice. — There are delinquent upon the following1 de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on thi 4th
day of January, 1866, the several amountB set opposite
the names of the respective shareholders, as follows:

Names. No. Certificate. No. Shares. Amount.

Mrs S £ Arnold 228 5 $15 00

Reuben Bost 136 5 15 00

Reuben Bost 140 5 15 00

Reuben Bost 141 5 15 00

Reuben Bost 155 6 18 00

Reuben Bost 1 267 31 93 00

Reuben Bost 250 31 93-00

Reuben Bost 299 3 9 "00

Reuben Bost 302 32 96 00

Reuben Bost 163 10 30 00

Reuben Bost 135 5 15 00

Geo E Brush . 120 4 12 ( 0

T IIRtckman 127 5

T HR,e.Un(i,n . 128 10

T H Kick man 129 8

Names. No, Conifj'-rtti>. No. Slices. Amount.

Wm Hemming 249 10 SO 00

John aw.lv '309 '5 15 00

* 14 Edsall not Issued 150 450 00

Wm Ko-ingten 223 ID 30 00

S3fl ■ l2 45 00

Wrh n GroW ':o9 io1 30 oo

RRJnhn^n 250 10 30 00

BRJoJ.u-ou 2S1 10 . 30 00

John GiRrim 246 IJ 10' 30 00

Wilev F Jnuif* i 241 ■ 6 'I 16 00

WlhvFJ*rnes fltf G MhflQ

W.l.'.v F James 243 B 15 00

WllovFJamrs '244 5 15«

Wiley r" James 245 5 15 00

Charles Kathos 300 10 30 00

A B Lake 121 4 12 00

N LiwrMK-e 254 16 K'JPI 48 00

J a McRlmsoy , not Issued Kg 225 oo

J A MeOlnwy 805 10 30 00

.1 A M. GlOiSey 33 6 K> 00

.1 | M.Kirnseyi ;■■* , 6 .18,00

J Krohnberi 113 5 15 00

limn Mnr-rTsnn 41 S 15 00

Robt MrRi'vnol.lB 118 10 '< 30 OT

Jacob McRevnolds 122 2 0 00

Jacob M.RevnoI.la 211 5 15 00

Donald McDonaVd 2:i4 10 20 00

Geo W Muuwell 193 5 15 00

A C McDnnuell 225 6 15 00

AC Mclionnell 220 7 21 00

Chan Url&ilre- i 205 10 30 00

Wm McGili 301 10 30 00

I N Plersori 195 10 30 00

Gen F RVCVBS 230 5 15 00

J. W B RA-yuolda 19 25 75 00

J W li Reynolds 20 25 75 00

J W B Keyoolds 184 15 45 00

J W B Reynolds 22 25 75 00

T II Hickman !27 6 15 00

30 HO
24 00

Hick man k Bowell 180 6 15 oo

Andrew Ste|ihr-tis 106 20 6000

Andrew Stephens 107 20 60 00

Aii'lr-wSrephens i 108 . 20 60 00

Andrew Stephens 186 , 20 60 00

Ota Simondson 110 5 IS 00

j,,hn Sftfts 232 ' 20 60 00

«tHwntmri&Boynton' 258 - 33 99 00

W W Slilwflgon 267 10 30 00

OP Southwell , .260 6 15 00

TVann. 270 10 , 30,00

Jerome Wade , 35 6 15 0C

Jerome Wade 36 5 IS 00

Jerome Wndo 37 6 15 09

T.-ronie Wafdo ' 38 5 Id o)

d F Whito 42 12^ Bfl 5)

RJWhittou , 66 10 , 30 90

M SWbitton 2 6 , ,15 (0

M S Whitton 304 15 45 fO

F Whif'ori ' 62 20'' 60 10

Mrs A Whitton " «S 10 30 *0

Wfl Wliittoii ' 48 20' . "r . 60 H)

WH Whitton . 49 , 5 . ,, 15 JO

WH Wlntton ,51 5 15 00

9C Wolfskin ' 170 26 : 75 00

AG Wood" 272 20 ■' 60 00

AG Wood 273 ' 20 . '60 00

AG XTnod 274, ' , 20 6000

AG Wnod 'i , 275 , 20 60 00

A G Wood 276 20 6C 00

AG Wood 277 10 20 66 00

AG Wood ! 278 - 20 6( 00

And in accordance with law, and an order of the Boirdi
of ' Trustees, rnade on the said '4th day 6f Jariuai'y,l'66;
so many shares of each parcel of Boid stock as ma; be
necessary, will be sold aj publiq au'ctlon^'by Messrs. Ohey
fe Co.,at No. 626 Montgomery street, Sau Fraucisco, 'al.y
on the ,21st day of F«bi'uary, 1866, at the hou'ef
12 o'clock 'Mi bf said day, to pay ' «aid delinquent asess-t
ment thoreon, together with costs ofadvertising am ex-
pepshs pf sale.,' ,

JOSEPH GREEN, Secretay.

Office, 330 Davis street, San Francisco.',1, ,"fb3

Postponembbt,— The abov.o sule is hereby p6stp6ne(untll
Friday ,, March 2,1866, at the same hour and plac By
oriler of the Board of Trustees.
;%fblfJ, , " /JOSEPH GREEN.Scc.reary. |

Ynba Gold arid' Silver Mining Cemuany,

Brown's Valley, Yuba County, State ol Californi.
Notice.— There are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on tho
1st day of January',. 1866,: the several amountisot op-
posite the names of the respectivoshnrebolders,asollows
Names. ■ No, Certificatei No.'Shares. .mount.

Series, P:l 36- 1 $ S 00

iCoulurou.JB "326 tU 7 50

Irn-Montpreville.C ' ' - 89 ' ' ' 12 '36 00

• Be Monlpreville, C ' '"90 ".'M''.. ' ■ 39 °l

H-clisLa.Her k Br'o , , 244 „;... ' ..20 60 00

Hochstadter & Bro 249 10 30 OQ

Ari,d1^li..acc6raaiice;":with la, w,' and an order of the
Boat-d of Trustees, madeon the 1st d:iy of anuary,
iSOOvSo'mapy shares of each parcel of .snid Etoctas may
be'becessary^'tllbe sold at public aftctioC;-byMessreJ
Olney &.Co. , at, No,,626MontgRraery Street, San Fnmcisco,
Cal., on .Saturday, the 17th 'day Of February, 183, at the
hour of 12 o^ciock M. of said day. to pay said dlinqueut
assessment to'ereon, together with costs of adveiisipg'and
expenses of sa'le. ■'!': , 'V ,;i '''"'■

,, F,R. RrNGSTROiI,.'Sei'etaryj': ,
Office, 210 PIn"e street, up-stalrs, Silh Francisc. fe3

J S Brown

213

10

30 00

V D Bailey

253

17

51 0C

J U Brnyum

283. -

10

, 30 OC

J G Bruytou

284

10

■ 30 0C

J G Bray loo.

285

10

* 3tf 00

J G Braytoa

280

10

30 0C

J G Braytoa

287

10

30 0C

J G Bray ton

288

10

30 00

J.G Braytou,

289

5

15 00

J G Bravton

290

5

" 15 00

J G Brayton

291 i-

5

15 00

J G Bravtoo

292

5

15 00

Frank Calile

Dot iiiSuetl

'250

760 00

B Canell

69

10..,

ao oo

B C«)>ell

70

10

so 00

BCapall

71
202

6

15 00

B C„|)cM

10

30 00

BCapcll

77

6

15 00

BCpPlI

80

5

15 00

B Capoll

81

10

30 P0

B Capoll

82

10

B Capoll

78

5'

15 00

B Capi'U

79.

ft

15 00

P Christianson

114

8

24 00

P Clirisliaoson

115

6 ,

15.00

W B Cirlcton iJW Loach

187

0

W B Carleton & K W Leach

188

5

16 00

Jas S Capel

231

1 10

30 00
75 00

W J riobbina

308

25

75' 00

IT L Durhln '

237

10

80 00

"Wm Deramlng

248-'

10

- -SO 00

Postponements.— We would agqincajr'the
attention' of Secretaries to a certuirjpoiiit of
the mining law, too eomrnoOty.pverlotfefd, viz i:
The requirement that all postponerants must
be . added previous to the expiratin of the
regular publication Of ;a's$essmen' or salo
notices.

I^ostponementfi and Alterations.— icretarlcsare
requested to irlv6 notice of pOstponeuients, P alterations^
which they may desire made In their advtlsements atj
their, earliest convenience. New advertlsemits should be
sent in. as early as possible'.'^ ■ "j ,■ , , ,.

Delay* ares Dauifferoue.— inventors i tho Pacific
Const should bear in mind that by patn.nbsS *,UI' ,f ^teftt
Aaeney they cansiun all iK'(;o>-;:ii-y i>a|n:r>i u securing p.i-
teriis aUnost Immodialcly, l hereby avoid « the Hue
mouth's delay requisite In transacting huiifiss tnrouyti
Eastern agencies.

Our Cireulatlon.-r-Ta:B Miking and SentipicPrkss
hftsa large and permanent subscription H and enjoys a
mpre universal, circulation, among stockhders and per-
sons directly! interested In mining- than auyther paper sinu
hi coast.

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®fce pining :.»»£ MmMt §«**&

Value-of a Sommer' StoSm. — A good Bum-
jper storm is a rain of riches. If gold and
silver rattled down from the clouds, they would
not enrich the land so much as soft, long raihB.
Every drop is' silver going to the mint. The
roots are machinery, and catching the willing
drqps, they assay them', refine them, rollth'em,
stamp them, and turn them out coined berries,
Apples, grains and grasses. All the mountains,
of California are not so rich as are the soft
mines of heaven.

Cdeiocs Cause of Death. — Mrs. Samuel L.
Elmy, Providence, R. . I., pricked her flngei;
with a needle, recently, and afterward scoured'
a'brass knocker. The hand soon began to
swell, and she died j from the effects of the
wound in a few days.

J. B. Cone, Business agency. — Makes private sales' of
Property aud Business Places of every description, iu the
city and throughout the'State; procures partners, with
la'rge and small f amounts of money; negotiates sales o
muling property, and does a General Agency Business
Patronage solicited by mail, express, or by personal apr,
plication at the office, 402 Montgomery Street, San Fran-
cisto, California:: 23vlltl'

Just and True Economy

: ,, The Proprietors of the Mining and Scientific Press .-would
call the especial attention of Mining Secretaries, Trustee
and Suarkholdes, to a few substantial reasons for the pub-
lication of Mining Notices in their journal-^-tlieui'stand only,
important newspaper of Its class published upon this coast; '
. 1st. The Press; enjoys a large and permanent subscription"
lift* having a more universal circulation among sharehold
i^s and men intimately connected with mining interests

an any other publication.' < '

2d. Under the'_present law the publication of aty hiinlng
totices on Saturday, in a weekly journal, complies as fully
yith> the statutes as a daily publication. It iq generally
Ibuufl to be equally as convenient for secretaries, and. decide
etSly preferable to stockholders who have not time to exam-
iijethrougiioute'yery issue of a daily.

3d. Econoray|;tn mining should always be looked upon
wtji favor, and tfie cost for weekly advertising in the Pkess
jslessby one ualjt than the rates of any other jouruul in this
OlW possessing a respectable circulation. r'

1 fth. The publishers of the Press, making the mining inter-
est their especial care, take particular pains to assist In.' the
avtridance of errors in advertising. Our print, is also more
oloir.aud perfect than can be expected In such ^papers as
ar* hurriedly issued from cylinder presses.

£]h. Our "Shareholders' Directory" forma a complete in-
aei of all mining notices published in San Francisco, by ref-
erence to which'sliareholders can at once see if cheircoln-
pauy is advertised, and determine whether the same is in-
serted in the Puuss or some other paper.
('i6tt. Many copies of the Press are bound by piominent

Kvobssioiial men, mechanics, secretaries, brokers, share-
dluers find others, as an important record for future refer-
euc , thereby rendering advertising, of every class, inits
Colt mis, of peculiar and permanent value:
:>'7t . The benefit oi having all mining notices consolidated
inoe, newspaper, for the common convenience of share
h-olcers, secretaries, 'and others who have occasion to refe*
to tie same, isobyious. With this view.wehave establisheo
our jates at only fair, living prices, believing thrit a jottrna
likeburs, UiUranuneled by party, creed, or prejudice, i&
the tnly medium which can reasonably, ask for such a con-
solidation of mining patronage. '

- tsth Advertisements In the columns of -tlje Press; after
thcirflrst insertion, are arranged alphabetically. Our pres-
ent lfet is equalled only in one instance by that of any other
jourral.. .' Shareholders, as well as strangers, naturally turn
theirattention to a mining journal for information convents
infe t(e mines and mining matters^

Las;, but not Least.— Our sheet (having been recently en-
hirjjdUo the size of Harpers' Weekly) is now only equalled
n fisqm'eusions by one mining paper in existence— th» Lon-
don Mninif Juuntut. , Published in this, the greatest mining
field oune world, we desire that the Press shall have no
euperi<r. We can only realize our cherished obiect of build-
ing upi reliable advocate oi the science and business of
milling, which, will be of just honor and pruiit to oiircom-
munltylby experience and liberal patronage. The bestowal
of such avorsonly as naturally belong to us, and which It is
clearly br the benedt of the mining iraternity to extend, Is
all that i requisite, and weai'e,cunlldenr we shall receive it
UJEWJET *fc CO.,
4vll Office Mining and Scientific Press.

ANNUAL REPORT

Pacific Itisiirance Company.

TN COM'LIANGE WITH THE ACT OF , THE "LEGISLA-
4-;tHre d the State of California, entitled ,lAn Act con-
cerning Urimratltjus," passed April 2:, 1850, the Pacific In
suralice Ompany- of San Francisco makes theiollowing-
Aililual ieport: I o |
„J;^1lltrl'ui'lintof ^ie Capital Stack of this Company is
SEVEN fUNDEED AND Flb'TY THOUSAND DuLLARS
and paliSil GOLD ,. (..-$76Q,uUU

II.— Th, amount of the Assets is ONE MILLION AND
Flt-TY-UE THOUSAND, FOUR HUNDRED AND TWEN-
TY, DULIARS AND THLKTY-SEVfciN CEN'LS. .Sl,!)51.42u.37

III.— Tb Company bus NO DEBTS.
- IV.-^TU amount of insurance elfectcd during the year,
and wlntyreuiamed in turce December 31, ltjto: .
™. S12.d7."?,9l9

Thisel^-- "--'= ' ■ •■"'"':- - 4BWua

August!,

viz.

-Thlspompany insures against the following risks,

MU1.DINGS HuUSEHULD FUKN1TLIRE, MER-

V,.'-: ..T^ r"^ UkJT "uwojjiiuuli r uivixiiuilJii,
GHANDIS, RENTS, LEASEHOLDS, VESSELS IN PORT
M&JW^AIiGGES, and »^i PERSONAL. PROP-
ERTY, AGINST LOSS OR DAMAGE BY FIRE *
.Also, Oil MRU OES, TREASURE, COM MISSLONS, PROF-
ITS, and 'AR RISKS, and ON ALL MARINE and IN-
LAND; iNAUiaTKiN rises, to and from all ports

IN THE WiRLD.

"VI.— 'fli is ''om pari v will take on any FIRST-CLASS RISK
not to exuu.<l ^j.uuu (t-ho limit, fixed by law), aud on a(l,
large risk-; vil reinsure to all extent consistent with' PRVj-
JJliNt,E iu oier RESFuNalRLE COMPANIES. -t . , I
' J. HUNT, President1',
a* 1 ' ■; .' " ^'J- RALs>TON,'Secrotary. ■

^San Franclsp, January 19. 184iti.
William Alvoi, ' S. M. Wilsori, ' ' G. W. Bell.
Alex. Weill, it. uheescmau, Chas. Mavno,

Abin. bcligma, Win. Hoouer, Lloyd Tcvis,

Anson G-bHlei John B. Newton, T. L. Barker-,
John u. Bray, Edward Martin, Jas. De Kiemery,
A. Hay ward, D. O. Mills, : Wm. Shertnaii,

D. \\. u. Rite, H. Haus-siuaqn, John O. Eurl. ,

C. Meyer, , L, B. Benchley, Allied Borel

D. J. Oliver, Moses Heller, G. T. Lawioh '■ '
Alpbeus Bull, William Sehulle, \- E, L. Goldstein,
W. C. Ralston,; LouLs MeLuue, Muses Ellis

John Wigluma| Oliver Eldridge, P L. Weaver
JL. Sachs, - A. B. Forbes, David Stern.

Frederick Billys, J. G. Kellogg,

State of Callfmia, City and Coiintyof Snn Francisco sa
On tliis niDi-teiili day uf 'January, A, D. one'th'oUguna
eight hundred lid sixty-six, personally appeared before
mo, H S. Hoitns, a Notary Public, in aud for the said
City and Oouutmud therein residing, duly eommissioiied
and sworn, A. Jtalslou, who, being duly sworn, did depose
and say thai lids the Secretary of the Pacific Insurance
Ctnnpany, and til Llie BtatemtSlrta coniained in tbe lore-
gyjng Report oUe Pacific insurance. Company arc true,
lull and correct A. J. RALSTON.

swoi-n and sUbnbed to before1 me, this l'Jlli daV of Jali-
uoiry; A. D.ittiiti. H. S. HOMANS, Notary Public.

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THE EXCELSIOR

mmm Mb mmmmn*

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In the engraving; herewith preseriteel , A represpnts the Eim ^f the
Pan ; B, Mutler ; C» li'egsVl*/ Cross-Frame ; E\ Geariiia: ; V, Screw j
G, Lever ,-"H, Dash-Boafds j ly Key3 a, Dies'; -c, ShOCTr'a'Bd oy
Openings,

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The relative, grinding capacities of "The Ex relator ""Grinder
and Amalgamator., of the Flat Bottomed Pan, and of the Conical
Pan ichm properly < constructed^ are respectively 17 77 98 and 110-

That is, ihe respective rriullers being of the same diaineter,
same weight, i same' hardness) and running at the same velocity
"The Excelsior Grinder and Amalgamator" will reduce one hun-
dred and seventy-seven tons of ore, the Plat Bottomed Pan ninety-
eight tons, and the Conical Pan one hundred and ten tons to the
same degree of fineness in the .gams timej ,, ,

The wear to the Shoes and, Dies nt their grinding- swrfaeee in. the
Excelsior Grinder and Amalgamator,: is perfectly uniform, tfeus
securing evenness of reduction ,to the pulp, as well as steadiness
of motion to, the .muUcr. Uniform wear pf/thegrinding plates
has been attained iti no other than that of the Tractory forin— flioj;
can it be.

Another property of excellence in this machine is that the nietat
or substance to be amalgamated' passes direct 'from the grinding
surfaces into the quicksilver ; thus excluding, the possibility lof its
becoming coated with any foreign subetauces, after having been
burnished. It is truthfully said "that the Tractory-formed Pan
as a Grinder has no equal, and as an Amalgamator no superior."

As a Whole, it is far superior to any other pan iti use.

MANUFACTURED AT THE

Union Iron Works and Golden State Iron Works,

WHEELER & RANDALL, Inventors.

The undersigned having1 had'several years of experience in practical
Quartz mining1 operations, will over take great pleasure in furnishing'
parties interested in mining alid machinery any desired information
which they may possess. ■' i '

WMEJ3JL-EJK & JKANCA.1LJL. \

Saht. Francisco, June 13, 1805. :

liois: i-ioxtHje:,

Corner oi" Montgomery and Sutter streets,
,SAX FKA1VP5SCO. , , .,
S; ALSTROM AND G-. S. JOHNSON, Prop'rs.

This, elegant and oomm'ulious Fore 1 is situated ontno
priiicipal promenade street of San Brauclsjco, Tlie Lick
House is linislied nnd ftirnLslK'd wiili u iU-l-i-oc of hoauty
and excellence1 Unsur])ft'S6e'Q'i cuiuliiiiinir nil Tlie modern 'ftp.

plications and arr.iii^(.nK'!ils of a K1UST CLASS liuTEL,.
tlma offerinji ,sii|)i-rHir,iinhn'cnK'iil.-; to tin1 traveling public.
The proprietors assure itieif iiarroiis tliat tlie Lick Hnuse
shall not be excel led in unv nf Its apdoinhments, or in polite
attendance or ntteiition te "11 tlie cuinfurts uf its euesfe,
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VALUABLE

.PATENT EIGHT

The patent right for the United States of a Valuable In'
vention can he secured ata bargain by applying at this
o^ace. The article is one OT general a ppii cation' througli-
ut civilization. .

BEWET & CO., FultllKhcrH.

Keino"val.

The Office of the Mining and Scientific Frtcss haq'bpen
removed to the old printing s.tand known us Waters Bros: .Ji
Co., southwest corner of Clay and Sansome streets',, oppo-
site 'the Niantic Hotel {being one block south' of ouv forme-
loriajroii), where we may nowho found, with moi'e'eoinmo-
diOus' apartments and an cx,tensive'iloD PkinIino Oi-nok.
,,'^aa Francisco, April 10th. JSUo.

I TwEUTn Volumi-; — The MjHjgfG asp Scienttfic f (iEaa, pyb-,
lisliod at S:m Francisco, coin mi- need its twelfth vojuijoe ph
the 6tU inst.— fjK^p Couuty_News.

NilW VORK P 3a ICES.

No. 602 Montgomery street, San Francisco.
EXCI/USIYE AGENT

FOR THE

AMERICAN

watch Factory.

A large assortment of these

Superior "W atches,

In Gold and Silver Cases,

Constantly oii nand, arid sold at Factory
prices. Also. '

ENGLISH AND SWISS WATCHES,

Imported directly from bo Manufacturers,

Tlie American Company are now making

VERT FINE WATCHES FOR . LABIEsV

CSS-A largo assortment, of Gold Chains
and Jewelry. 2ovlo-(iin

NEW YORK PRICES.

A Good Financial Weekly.
Tlie Stockholder:

MONITOR OJ? FIXAJffc'E AXjD IN^tTSTRY,

Is published every Tuesday Mornhig,':'1
At 72 "William street, New Xorlc,

— GIVING—

Quotations of all importn lit Bonds' and Stock Securities In
the United States; GOVERNMENT, STATE, CITY.BAN^
' INSURANCE; PETROLEUM, MINING, an* other mis-
cellaneous Joint-Stock Organizations, with'the' Financial
Statements of the same; Notices of payment of Interest
and Dividends— , .,;,/,,■

fact, all matters ''that can he of interest to Security-
holders:
Its columns will be found replete wltn Important and use-'
J financial information.

Tfle Quotations given are correct, and may he reHed upon
eitjierfor thc.purc.hase orsalc of Bonds, or Stocks.

The STOCKnonDiER is the only strictly financial J>aj)cr jpi<&-
ishedin the United States.

TERMS, FIVE BOLLAKS PER XEAR.
All letters should be addressed,

GEO. M. NEWTON, Fublisher,
5vl2tf ' 72 William street, New York.

SuiiRCiiiUE pos it.— Tlie large, illustrated sixty-four col-
umu weekly newB|iiipor — tho San Francisco Mining and
SciBMFtPtoiHkESs — should- be taken by every miner, pros-
pector ,-and intelligent citizen throughout Colorado, as it
g-ivea amiut' of most useful iu format ion-- to be gaiue-d.no
other way,:on milling 'matters generally.— *[Rocky Moun--
aiuNews.

JOHN TAYLOR & CO.,

IMPOKTEES AND DEALERS OF'—

' ASSAYIRS'i; MATERIALS, j

Druggists' & Chemists' Glassware,

DPliotograpIiic ©tools:, 3E3to.
C13 and 514 WaHhlneton Street,

SAN FRAHCISCO.,

WE are recetvinR direct Trom MESSES. LADD & OERT
LING (Lond.nDand BEEKEB & SONS (Antwerp, Bel*
l: i Li in i their superior

ASS4.Y AND BTJIilLIOSr RAEAJV'CES,

And from France and GcrmaiW, as well, as the , Eastern

Stal.-s, FfTiNACKS, V HVV I )1[,E>, MfFKLES, BLOW-PIPE
CASKS. iln[,[i SCALES, CIIH.MTCAL i; i.ASSUA UK, and
every article rcq.ulmt tor ASSAY Ul-'FICLS, LABORATO-
RIES, etc. Wt' have iriven this branch of our bimiiioss par-
ticular attentinii, to select such articles as are necessary
In the development Of the minora] Wfialth Of tliia coast. .

A Full Ai*oftniCiil of DRUGGISTS' GLASSWARE nnj
DRUGGISTW' SUNDRIES, ACIDS and CHEMICALS,, con-
Stuntly on bund.

Sari Francisco, March 6, 186S.' ' "' livlo-tf

! .

CHARLES BEEWARD,

. ■ ■ .

...j , MAKUFACTCHpll AMD PEAI.Eft.ia

Family Ohartree Coffee,

AND SPACES OF ALL KINDS.
NO; 707 Sansome street, cor. Gold, tht: Jackson '& Pacific;

~

' ■ BY THE MECHANICS* INSTITUTE,
FOK BXST COFFEE AS» &JPICES.

The proprietor havlnfc lmiLodnced steam power in hla
Maliuiuctory, !has fi«wrlnci,ea!>ed faoiliries to supply rhe
trade and ihe public in fencraU All articles from his ts-
tntilishiin.'i)i ;uc .miaranii l-iI lo lie pure ami uuaduHeriited,
The public are respectfully invited to call and convince
themselves. Country orders promptly attended to.

15y 11-lim , | ji

OIL TTDELL BOKIJXG,

j. ©:eV:e:n-Oj*jkis,
Contractor

For Well IBorf ntr ami Eiectinp nil kltids ef aia-
cliiiiei-y connected divii-v, iili,

Having had extensive experience in boring for oil in
Pennsylvania, Canada and elsewhere,- 1 feel-^-eutitfeut of
being able to give entire satisfaction. Feraoua dtsirous of
making contracts as above, or wishing in forma tU>)r with
regard to oil nulicatinn&.etc, will pit-use address meat the
office of the " .Mining and Scientific Press," San Francisco,
or to my personal address., Bux ll^ig San Francisco. 2vll

JMIWIWG PROPERTIES.

PARTIES WISHING MINING PROPERTIES CAN BE
accommodated by applying; to tlie Paeitic Mineral Co.,
4'M Caliloriila Street, next door e.ist ot the Panitlc Insur-
ance olilce, up stairs. W. F. BRYANT, AgenU -
N. B. — I'arties forwarding Mining interests fur disposal,
are1 reminded that it is important to state such facts only as
can he tuljy subsUintinied, upon a ejueiul examination otr
said properties, therebv.greaiiy enhancing the chances of
success, and avoiding the nsele.-s loss ol time' and n-onhlei ' '

, ivia.M

Kxgravkr to OnnBB. — Persons-who desire -to illnstrate-
thcir individual cstahh'shinents or busioees,. should give
us their orders, for Engra,viiig and Piiuting, and we will
guarantee good work and reasonable prices.

■IifcWEY. &,Cp.,
Patent Agents, Publishers and Job Printers, 505 Clay stj ,.

Hair \Va#h— A ' Ityii* that "ill color thei
Imunn liair black, anjl U'H sfciiu tb-; .km, my
b.' miulo liy taking una |>nrt tit Iray nun. tlirw
twrta of oIito oil, and oo» part ul jwo.l brandy.
by measure. The hair Uiuiffbe washed with
the mixture ewry mornim.', mul in a short time]
the bair will be brautifally black, without in-
jurins- it in the le»8t. '

Tin: discovery pTwtiat i.- true, and the prac-
tl e u( what is gwJ.^re tliu two must important
objects oi life.

. — i , — — —

\ in ,, ..i:u counteimncf nl'tou conceals the
WArmMl lii'urt ; 18 the liobest pearl sleeps in
the raagbat shell.

Too (nncl i- - - L-i.-iii enough. Pncuping
uft.-r your Imckut is lull pruvuuU its keejjiug
so.

Tiik Chinese miners' tax ill hlutio is five
dollais u iii.nith. Tin- ( 'el. '-<t in Is have's rougher
road to travel, there, than in California.

to §thtfag mut gtknWivc Jgxtm

111

Machinery.

HUNTER'S
l-itcuil m

CONCENTRATOR, AMALGAMATOR

A2TD !-iI^l>A.Tt.V1,OIt,

\ \i .11 ,1. ,1 u Mticr HttdA] i*l ill.- lute Mvchmiic.'
fair.

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- Mr Mail.— The tfuua HfD S-mcwrmo Pkbm will be wnt
1yy mirfi lo any pari of the . irilnfec (rorld, Df&fltr'Of r«

UQral; wbrtrTbera have1 dhti lo ibfbrm as (ji ify poei

Ihjefr old and now locatiopy'f nil llio |«iper

Will bo || I.

BACK VOIAMK*.

Bark rllit mi' Hi.- Mi it so i*t> Sfcrtrtrtft.0 Pkkss, from Jnn-
I .,„[(!,; bjTMl n.,'1.,11,'. 55 ,w

v iubscrlber lo this journajiOrjla

Hi- Kitnn* r«KuL»rly and promptly, Hn>y wtlLotm-
fer B ftiV'ir l'v Informing US Bl ODC*.

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RUGGLES' printing press

For W it 1 e o *- Exchange.

Tin' Proprietors of the Minino and Scientotc Press have
on hand ii Half-Medium Rngftlt-s Engine loV iv> -s. in nm
i a- noW, Wlilell will In- btftd ■■li.-:i).. "r eit^nahgeq;
I 11 .!■■! I'.i-.-i ..I nudoim pr lacer Stize.

DKWKV <V CO., ilub Printer*.

Office j :.o:. Clay street.

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Mining and Scientific Press
JOB PRINTOtt OFFICE,

No. S©.> Clay street, corner or Suuaomc.

CERTIFICATES

— bV—
SO O C K

— (.'OR — .

MINING

, j — AN-B —

•■«7J PETROLECM

f Companies,;.

Neatly Printed.

Stock Certlueates of all kinds embellished w^tl> wqptj-
cuts and electrotype engravings. We devote special altcu-
tion. to the execution of all kinds of work required by
Mil. mi' Companies, Machinists and Man u fact urera.

HJENDY'8

IMPROVED BLOW-PIPE.
TUis Convenient IIolpjjve,e*

( TO TJJF,

ASSAYER. CHEMIST. DENTIST, JEWELfiER. PROS-
PECTOR ANll MILLMAN', '' '
Can now be procured, at (lie Patentee's price, by sending
-your orders, by mail rir otherwise, to the

Olllce of the Miuliicr and Scientific Pi-cm.
This itmol.' was more fully nientiomid in :tbe Prtiss of
April 15ih, L86&. Since that t'nrie, huwbvcr, Mr. Hea'dy
)i'.. in ul'.: a 1'iinUar imiu,ovtini.i.'ut,,b,v attaching a rubber
hoao between the mouUt-nkxe and thoipipKy enabliue; the
blowur tochant,"i hla position withont disturbing the (Urec-
ti'iu or constant accuracy or the current on the object upori
■which !l Ig turned. The mam porlinn of the hlo'w-pipe Ls
rrjji.le with a Joint, at Which a valve U placed ..which \6
opened whan the operator, blows and closed, imim-diatelv
when lie cciisve. By this arrangement the -little bag or
bladtle* Is WSdity Riled at n single breath, and with ;Vcry
little ejection; When so tilled1, a ;continoii.s current of air
Is forced froth .the nozzle of the pipe by the mere con-
tr.ii'iiv.' fprce ol the y.ntta percha. This'forceis unitprin
until the air is very uearlv exhaused. Tho current, may
be easily varied or em truly cut olf by gently pressing the
fingorsut'ontheneckof the bladder above thi> nipploHb
Which it is attached.

i ' Price, Complete ...

Cam. .\>d i-.xa.mim-; SAMPLK3.

.1*5.00.

Sent by mail, if desired. Address

I*EWE11 A CO.,

JflvlO If No ,505 Clay Btree^San Eranoisco

Book Printing should be considered and treated
as one of the higher branches of the " Art of Arts," and
ItrtexecutioD entrusted only to experienced and intelligent
workmen. ^ Strict attention will be given (,o> all .orders Ijjr,
Book and l'Aiiviij.w i^u^'tiNQ entrusted to the Mining and
SclentiBc fress Job Office,

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(It la not
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nay see m to

ji'ti.iti jg ■_'ii;ir;iiiN'..ii All orders

Hi.« W' Kl'if of <t)f in
■sol ofv-tiiua t.i

d thai partlca

Uive it ti ttnii, iiikI '..ni-i.i.'iiMii n iftmrantoi ■.

uinl any tnfonuiilhrti reuniri-d, uddn ■

.i.M>iei-:w nvvTER,

HOMlty Iron Wurk-, Frtmionl sL, BnTl »r«lioJ<co,
lSvlIJm u, im K T, STERN, AftMlt.

BAUX & GUIOD S
Sepa-ratoiv ^ Aimilu;am«tor

.SDITKy

'I'ln- BtleclinrilCB* Instltutte

PREMIUM SILVER MET) AT.

TO BRUCKNER'S

MECHANICAL ROASTptfG FURNACE.

rurtlts wishing to erect such Furnaces; are rcrjnested to
lcavo their < rders with

T. KALfEVBERG,

Kvll *W>t|irkei street, Him Prtinclsco.

Vet' from their ores rliaii any
trial vrfll di-iiTonsti-ate! Mill
&•„•(! toiMii|il..y ihew paiisnB
ordinary Amalgators now In

n'lisifleVafile, attU -'thelf stnte-

:a»lBy -r]i.ir.iit',l In [/tfrta t-

AintKig tht-'inaiiv :nlvnNta-
DD'S Pan. are the l^Htiwinsr:
; Its small cost; Its [lortabll-
lt can operate upon in a giv-
'en week* witlnuit. stopping,
to 'work continini'usly; The complete
K-. V/ick t'

Cant cStfatM m. in- golfl ami S
..thir- in flJie, aa a l.'W hiiurs
men will tlmt It to Ihvlr iitlvn:
Separators, In uddilhiii to the
pse, and to ro-work their uld I
The fjost oi'iln-s--1 i-;iiM !-■ in
lure IsHtich thutthev can tie "i
vetilemTOr pticibitiK on \im\\>"
bos possessed bv baux * t;u

The trlrliiu,' cost for attendant

Ity; The lar^e quantity of pul

en time; It nitty be wiy' '

as It Is constructed -co

r t . ■ . i - ■ ■ » ■ _ ! i p ■ — nl' the separation ol" the rock from tUe metals

ami the tridinu power, requlrcdrto work them; They can be

attacMd tti any ordinary crushing apparatus.

Wu have the pleasure of referring parties Interested to
thaibtlowinp parties, who na«ve our Pan In use; .ICfiei-smi-
ian Mi mm,' Uuniiuiny, Uowinan's Itaneh, Nevada county;
The French Mill, Nevada Ulty; Cntll's UjrttVel Cement
Works, Nevaila county; Waltinnu's t;h!ui'iuaUou Works,
.Nevada. «'.tl. ; f.t.ttl 11 itl Quartz Mill. Washoe.

Manufactured aL the Vulcan Iron Works und Ran Fran-
cisco Foundry, San Francisco, and at He ugh, Ji Thorn's
Foundry, Nevada Ulty.

For further particulars, or to see tltis Pan In operation,
call on or address-

J. B. BAUX,

Fremont Street, near Mission, adjoining the San Francisco
IruiviWorks. San Fraiiojsqo., !li ijji 4vy-ikll'

1 ' lWP'iX\n£2&
QUARTZ BREAKER

Is now extensively used for 'breaking hard masses of
Cjutwtiz or-Ores

To a size stiftabW t't-r.-lamps. These machines are patented.

and are in pr
CALIFORNIA,

ctlcalo

WASHOE,

ation In

AUSTRALIA,

/' AND

THE ATLANTIC STATES.

These Machines, or circulars containing further informa-
tion regarding; them, may be obtalned,bt'.tha undersigned.
Address,

BLARE &TTLER,
Box 2077 San Francisco Post Office.
CHAS. T. lll.AK'E, E. TYLER. WM. P. BLAKE,

Idaho Citly. i Michiyaii lilurt'. San Francisco.

4vlU

AMALGrAMATOR.

THot

of ttie
mator, and
Lug the min

D - CALL _
. iln'ir Refloeef amfjftmalga-
ator for -reducing and separat-

Cioia :kh! SllVi

Manufactured a

137 ami 139 First

Those maclih

Nev

r Ores,

Vriilean Iron Works,iNoa
co. . "..■ iei Hi, ■ ■ ,/
liivr tt'morc EKpflflliwue
'aination, a less luibilitv
ir amount of useful effect

ill i

pr

nth

iln.t'iii

Wo

Mill, the Silver State

Flat Mill, Pioneer Mill, Eastern Ship.- Mill, Phoenix M

6&» This Amalgamator may be m-cii In ojieration

European Melallur^ieai Works, Uryinii St, bet. 3d a

| Illustrated in the Mining and Bftlentilic Press, Ap

8G4.] HEPBUKN Jt 1'ETEK

nov83m» . : '-* ■ "■

McCOMB'S

C U M U L AT I? E P0#ER P R E S S

A.VD

ARROW TIE.

ii ..-. , ■!"■: una vnrrrj]

E. C MtCOJiIB, Agehtj.

No. 1 Government House, cor. Sansotnc and Washington sts.

. ., . -j ,^vlu3M. , .j:iv;.„i.T.A

HUNT'S

IMPROVED WIND-MILL.

TIMS WIND-MILI, IS RAPIDLY

taking the plooe of nil other Mill?

on ilu' I'.iviiie Co|Wl Tin ->■ ! -

wte

■ bluft

can lie pur in order by a-lmost'aifjl
person; and » hen qnee in order
ilu\ will run for y.ears wlilmut
repairs.

Prices, from $.V) to 51,000,

j ROt'Nl) ANO SIJUARE WATER
TANK'S liUTLTTu ORIiEU.

IIl'NT'

AreJ adnVltted t
Market inr Wii
expressly f

S PfUPS

ii bfl the*hent In the

Cah ho set, and luken apart with
a common wrench/and are very
easily iVpaired.'

m'NT'S ENDLESS OtfATN

IIpllfeOE I»p"WI3IC

I, For risiwiiijr Wood.

- - . . ;|i ...ALSO, THE'. . .ii

\SclI-Ttc^iilatii^e- Horse X*oSr<:'r

Is so arranged as to give a stcadv motion, and Is ealenlaWd

Ui he used lorturninu Wn-nl. Imu or liriiss, also for ScrtiU-or
CirctilarSa.wilig. !iud is fulUe.ilial !<• Steam for anv light
work.' The iihovl' Al.iehlm-snr.' tiiiilt ol' the hesi 'niitterials,
andiiiade flfl luirai.te as Wood ami Iron will inake them.

Ai-X.WOKIC WARK.l^TED.

..JSTrFor further Particulars see Eunall oirculare. -ffiffi rj

,, .2?. o.'liyi>rT, , '

No. 28 Second Street, and 108 '■& 112 Jessie Sti-eet, San Fran
ciseo. . 26r3tn

: Portable' . Steam Engines.!

'IJ.iiilU.|y'»"i.

COMBINING

.Pllr.il.iliiy. hi,

»d" iKiU'.'ur*.'!'**
THE MAXIMUM 0

i fare*

ohiiug,

Steam cai

nthoute.;.
Also, Po

rs, in:r

niiy other of the niodv'ni.
ty and riorniali/.ine; tlie'

i horse power, wLth and.

.iViinil OiistMIl'"

"" TRtMUWERL «feCOV,

•' Cot-rieli' WFi'i-iti-aiid Markefstreetfr-'i

"Stevens' "Fressiut'e'- PacMiig, .

WATER -WHEELS !

—

Equal to the Best Overshot Wheel

C

%

H
H

H
H
%
o
H

AMERICAN ROUBLE TURBINE

Is now manufactured by theVuIottn IrouWorXs Company,

in thitbolb , wuil.oidvjrc t'oi- J he mine can l..- nlhd linmeul-
atcljr*. We (inv/rf^ruVJtrppIv *t the diftefeiiS si
lu Inches to SOjtf. Tnat we may know the proper sized
wheel \ou require, measm

way; TaKf the width of t
and ilu- distance Ii (lows In

All Mir Wheels iilremlv in

For particulars send for a C

This Wheel In especlHUi" rtdnptdd to nilnmg purboses.

n Isllglift snU van be uwtlls paptaod i the mountains.

WJieela wclglilpu Horn luiio Sou pounds, will vivid trom
Iflto i" ii.itNr-power under a tieml of 29 or 30 feet. Thev
are the ehvupest wheel to sei up known, us they are so
arranged OS to juodueo tho greulest power possible from
the iv:i»-r used.

Come and aug them, or send f'T a Oireuhtr to

I.i:FFi:i- A- HYEKS

At Vuleau Iron Works, Qlflcp 137 and 139 First street, San
Fruiieirco. tvllif

know the proper sized

^ ,ui i in ihe rollowing
mi, the average depth

lie.

j U)lUel\..;tl MUisfaellou.

yABNETS,
PATENT AMALG-AMATOR.

'J'iiese 3l a< hims Klillltl Uiki-i valcfl.

For rapidly pulverizing and :imal^am;itlng !ores, they
have nocquul. No effort has hwn.or willln-, BpflfCtJ to
have i (inn constructed in the tnost perfect manner, and of
the gi'eul number now In opermlon, not one lias ever re-
quired repairs. The constant and increasing demand for
them Is sufficient evidence of their merits.

Tliev :ii-e;iloiii-inicie<i so lls :,. apply steam directly into
the pulp, or Willi Steam hollom.-, .is r|..--ir.ed.

This Amalgamator Operates as Follows:

The pan being filled, the morion of the muller forcr>S'rhe
pulp to tbti A;^ii,tvi-, wbei-f it is drawn down through the ap-
erture 'and between the grinding stirlaees. Thence it Is
ilii'i'un loila- periplu:ry into llni flftlekaJlver. The curved
plates again draw it to the center, where it passes down,
andtoihe eireuinirrenee us tiel.ov, Thuskls
jmssiiig la a regular flow bflt\

Into Ihe qoieksilver, unlll till

hie powder, ahB Ihe metal amalgamated.
-Hr-tler* m:nte on the same prnit-inle exet-1 all olhers. —
They brine the pulp bo constantly and perfectly in contact
with (juieksilver, that the iiariieles arc rapidly aud com
pletely absorbed,!.

Mill men arc Invited to examine these pans andsctlors for
thejnselyvs.atthe PA^IPIC JOUADR1,

lvl San Francisco.

■' ■ i . .

Tims ItlH' constanlly

e ui'iinlinu mii'Liit.- ,mil
'UCed l" an impalpa-

Pralor's Patent Concentrator

!(Knowtins UiDNftEIiFORD A PUATEEL'SConcontrator,)' I

, , .JlANUrACTUKrlR AT TIIK,.!, , ,., ■

San Francisco Foundry and Steam -
> ■ Engine "Works.

Corner Fremont and Minion Sli-tcK

AIL orders prompt ly attended to.

2vI2 »EyOF,, I»J\VUOKli «fc CQ,

HUNT'S, PATENT '

Circular Sweep Horse-Powers,

i"or Ttini'llDg 'Cfinrns-,' Wiiv;Iiing MaclitneR, GrlndSton'is,
lumping WILtcr, sawing wood, and other ll^ht machinery.
'live, S100, at the Factorv.
HU'NT'S'PXrEXT ."^LF-RTSnTTLATTXO Tr.EATlTTOESE-
j POWER Is superior to any machine of the kind in the
market. Price, with Governor, all complete to sat to
work, at tho Factory, $;«>i>.- MiuitH'aetured uy-

F,. O. HUNT,
''vlO; 0 i ,L2#^e^o^d,Mi'fi.ot.,San.Fi-ancisc(>r

'■ .Prcf-ftiire TaMffng11 is now conceded, by rhn'he'st1 btfgt-
U8Ws»J to l.e (ho most oih-einai ini'ibodof mating and
keeping tit e metal'lio ring; of plstonf /ii'am-ii^hl.'

1'EyivN?', PA,C1CIN(J boa Lite advantage oil being cheaper
ipififst ijosL l.hun.tbe ordinary iiatddng, andean be. applied
to old stylo pistons with very lit.liloiilteratitn or detention.
In. ulac ■■ of te,s(.inii>iiiuls, the Eslentae requests of tlitlsc
who are using th«;i old. spripg-- pnclcmg tOMnquiro of the
owners of the various engines which.nmv iiave,Hiis ].ack-
* ' i.ttave been running ffain Litrua.

Important to Miners.

NEW PATENT ROASTING PROCESS.

T AM NOW PKEl'ARED TO OFFER TO' THE MINING
X community a. New Ro:istin,g Process, which, lias. .been
approved as novel and beneficial by the beat authorities in.
Europe. A Furnace can be erected in a few days at u
trilling cxponse,.aTid onoiman Is- aula to Koast ten tons of
Ore or Concentrated sulphurets per day,

AjCQItE. COMPI-iJETELX A.N3D CHEAPER

Than any other Process. All the Sulphur Is saved, hy
t>ein?'00nvci'ted into Bisulphide of Carbon, whlcdis a val-
uable, prod net j and will pay nearly all expenses. -■: u
For punicularS, npplj''to

'J/;'";;1- : J. MOSIIEIMEK,

2CvIl-3m, 4-3 Washington street, i

■ ■ ■ l

ft.." -Ji/; .j .ii

lo IWult

descrinl
'Forth

iths \

he

oprlir,

Wtl

any

by applvhig to Hie
AKHRKW STtCVKXS, Master Meih;tnie,"A!amefia
Riillroiid,ornt the \aTl.CAN-rRoN WORKS, wJhorb the>J
rbo'seeh', at any" tima-, in course 'ol' cons true tio'ti.
lOdf ANBitEW STEVERffe.'
J ■' ' | : ■■ " ■"

■

8TEABI' ETXCrllVE!

1'Q-llNCW OYLIN3>ER.F 'UR-FOOT STROKE, IN1 PERi-
lO feet Order. Can be seen, .running at the San Fran-
ciseo Piom-er Woolen Faenry. Blaek Point. Inquire at
VULCAN IKON WORKS, Vtf ami 13it Flrststreet, or to
■■"-'■ UEY.VEUANN Os CO.,
2tym l(u& ...... 311 and 313 California street

!@ ALMOIN"'!©
PROPELLOR - AMALG-AMATOR-

— AND —

Clialleiiffe Settler

lias been hi^sc and.lhoro\iglily tested, both in California
and Nevada/. with entire .satisfaction to all parlies con-..
cerned. .These Machines-are ,

Made entirely different from any others.

And with Hie same power will grind. aniaU'nmato, settle
and separate, mure -old and silver -n-r ili:in liny olhers now
in UrSf" MAMOTaStured at the SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDRY
wimre. Machines can he seenJoi opcraiion— Address
'•"vll J. Ao TV, C. SAI.MO\,

j Econumy In A.aypDf:1j(intf.-r,The. Mining and Scifh-

tific Pkkss- Is the best and most ECONOMICAL mining adver-
lising medium In this elly. Our terms are Jess than nroi '
half ihB -rates now charged by daU^rjewspariers, aud the
miniiigoumiuuuity ;ire Ijeginuing to appreciate our reasona-
vertising. The Ptirtss contains, propm-Houally,

' In.r'li.tn ui,,* i.rhiii.^Qm r

bloralOTorndve!

,i larger amount

i for' mining advertisiie/ than any of her paper
bn the Paoiliceoast., Its 'character renders it tlie proper
Jourpal for the concentration of iniiuns patronage.

112

81tt pitting m& MmtitU §w».:

NEW! NOVEL! USEFUL!
INDISPENSABLE!

COFYKIQHT SECURED.

PERPETUAL CALENDAR

Shows without hesitation

""
Tlie Z>ate or Day of tlxe Week,

—OF —

Any Day or Date in the 19th Century,

Rendering it a prompt and accurate

'ASSISTANT ASC^O^R,

....... . ■■ ■

Besides answering fully
1 ''■ And Conveniently ', ;■

, . All the Purposes of the

Ordinary Coun ting-House Calendar |

During the Kineto^ntii century.

The Calendar for each month Is arranged in a single col-
umn, os in the regularly published (bookJ;Almahacd, ren-
dering itmoreeas'y for reckoning, in most Instances, than
tlie customary Counting-House form of Calendars.

It is simply understood.

It affords the same reference from year to 3'car.

It avoids errors.

It occupies a convenient space.

Its usefulness increases by use. ,

Once used it becomes indispensable, i ' ;: '

It is worth one hundred times its cost

Its cost Is trifling, but its value Is constant and perpetual.
For a single reference It IS often worth ten times its cost In
financial, tfiGAL and business transactions, it saves many
grave and important mistakes. , .

DEWEY «fe CO., Sole Amenta
I For the Copyright on the Pacinc Coast
Fob sale only by Canvassing Agents, and at the; ;Mining
and. Scientific Press Patent Agency, Book, News and Job
Printing Office, 505 Clay Street, San Francisco. ; .'.',,'

T'OB SALE..

Owing to the great distance from our' point of malm.

ufacture. we offer for sale the State Right of California

for our
Patent Boring Tools for Artesian Wells,

Illustrated upon the first page of this paper February 17th.

These Toots are' now in use in the various Oil Regions of

Pennsylvania, Ohio and Virvinia ; and' although but just

introduced, are universally approved and ;admired, and

bid fair to become .eventually the most popular tools in

use. We shall olose without reserve to the party sending

us the highest bid, to whom we will mail a complete set

of Drawings, copy Of Circulars, etc.

Address, fully,

A. A. WILSON,

Morgan Iron Works,.

6yl2tf Foot 9th street, EastRiver, New York City. ,

GEORGE E. BROWN,

(Late 'Assistant Examiner in the U. S. Patent Office,)

HAVING RESIGNED THAT POSITION AFTER A TE-
nure of office of eighteen months, offers his services to

INVENTOXS AND THEIR ASSIGNEES,

'—AS A

Patent Solicitor,

He will make Preliminary Examinations in the Patent
Office, with a view to ascertain the Patentability of any
invention that may be submitted to him for that purpose;
will prepare the necessary papers for those who wlshto
make Applications for ■ ■ n •; '

Patents for their Inventions,.

EXTENSIONS OK REISSUES OF PATENTS

Already granted ; will act as an Attorney in presenting Ap-
plications at the Patent Office, and in : managing them to a
final issue; will draw up Assignments! will examine into
the condition of Rejected Applications when desired to do
ao, and undertake the prosecution of such as may be consid-
ered patentable, and do whatever else is usually done by
Patent Solicitors.
Address, P . 0. Box 857, Washington, D. C. 7vl3-3m

SACRAMENTO SEMINARY.

BOARDING SCHOOL

for. Yoxjrsro ladies,

Tenth. Street^ between P and G.
Session commenced January 8, 1SG6.
MR. AND MRS. ECERMON PERRY,
6v4?tf Principals.

WHAT CHEER HOUSE,

SACRAMENTO.

Fire-Proof Brick Building, corner Front and K. Streets,
opposite Steamboat Lauding,

Meats ......' . . . . . 25 cents.

Board, per week... , $1 00

Board and Lodging, per day 1 00

Single Rooms ,...„.. filj

Railroad Ticket Office and Stage Office on first floor.
fivl2-3ni A. J, SMATZ, Proprietor.

1852

:i££66

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■'-... ■ ■ ■ .

--OK-

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- - A.KOVKL.— BY_ MISS 3T. E. BBADDOi',

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SAN FRANCISCO, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1866.

ITOMMK XII.

i Number 8.

TABLE Or CONTENTS.

a Nvw mn Oom Brnlng Cor

...I Hi'. n \ ■ ■ . menu

! lory Curve anil the

Propi in' - -.1 QrlnujDfl

I'll!.- — N.i. 2.

Th. Chemlonl A.ii i

si. -m Mctnlllc Siilpliu

rei* nt n llk'li Tompur tturc

— Irilii'luli'il ir..in Mm- I..T

II II ..I I'l.l !■— S<> 1

Th- t~iii.ni Copnor .Mini- in
...Ii-Nl-w Devel

in. hi-

Km. I .1111.- I'J ■• «.

\ v H i ' i itnili Hill.

K ihi.tii Capital for Hi. Ulnes
The yuulhs' Companion.

riifl Volcano District— from
nlar Correspondent.

Hi. l.l Bearing Sulphurcu mi
their Seduction

Opening Exorcise- or the
Laboratory ninl M.-tdllurni-
eal Department of the City
College.

Minim- Summary.

Editorial ami Selected.

Kinlng Shareboldera1 Direc-
tory.

"i...k Mules and Reports.

San Francisco Prices Current

New Miuinc and Other Ad-
vertisements, etc.

The Mechanics' Institute. — The approach-
ing election of officers for the Mechanics'
Institute appears to be attracting much interest.
The election is one of considerable importance.
The question of the enlargement of the Insti-
tute, the acquisition of a cabinet, enlargement
of library, establishment of a lecture system,
etc., are matters which will come before the
new board of officers ; and the election of can-
didates should lie made with a view to the
proper accomplishment of these purposes. We
gave the name of the candidates of the regular
ticket in our last issue. A call has been issued
for a meeting of those members favoring an
Opposition Ticket, at the rooms of the Insti-
tute, this Saturday evening at 8 o'clock, for the
purpose of appointing a Committee to select
candidates to fill the various offices of the
Institute for the ensuing year.

The Batopilas Mine. — By the politeness
of Mr. A. Martinon, we are permitted to lay
before our readers to-day a portion of an inter-
esting report descriptive of one of the richest
mining districts of Mexico, in the State of
Chihuahua. The report contains many facts
which we are sure will be read with satisfac-
tion by those interested in mining, and we
shall continue its publication in future numbers.

Another Cement Mill. — Mr. Thomas Mc-
Auley leaves the city by to-day's up-river
steamer, for the purpose of putting up another
mill for working cement, similar to the one
constructed under his direction at French
Corral, and noticed by us a few weeks since.
The present mill will be erected for Mr. M. J.
Hydclilf at Bed Dog, and will consist of ten
stamps, to be driven by a hurdy-gurdy wheel,
attached directly to the cam shaft. The ma-
chinery has been constructed at the Miners'
Foundry.

Copper in Animal Tissue. — A distinguished
chemist of Hamburg, after numerous and care-
ful experiments has discovered traces of copper,
and in some cases lead, in the remains of
animals. He has found copper and lead in
human flesh, and copper in the intestines of
beasts of prey, in beef, in poultry, in hen's
eggs, in fish , Crustacea, insects, spiders, and
snails.

Ancient Waterfalls. — The women of Ni-
nevali and Assyria, three thousand years ago,
dressed their hair precisely in the style of
1865, with " waterfalls." The fact is proved
by works of art in sculpture, still well preserved

In our next will appear an interesting article
on the subject of electricity. Also, one of
the most accurate descriptions yet written of
the State Capital buildings at Sacramento.

A NEW OOEPOEATION BILL.

Hon. Henry Robinson introduced in the
State Senate, on Tuesday last. one of the most
important bills of the session, relating to the
levying and collection of assessments upon the
capital stock of incorporated companies. The
bill was referred to the Committee on Corpora-
tions, and ordered printed. A copy of the
same will be found in another portion of this
paper. Probably no law on our Statutes, passed
with as good intentions, has been found more
difficult in practice than the " Act Concerning
Assessments on Corporations," approved April
4th, 1864, and there can be no real friend of
the mining interest, who has experienced the
effects of its narrow and arbitrary provisions,
but who will favor the wholesome changes sug-
gested by the new bill.

Mr. Robinson's bill appears to be offered as
a substitute for the old law, probably to avoid
the injudicious multiplicity of acts upon the
same subject. It retains a similar course of
proceedings, but on a more liberal scale,
equally guarded for the interests of stockholders
The additional features of Senator Robin-
son's bill permits the corporation to purchase
its own stock when outside parties do not bid
sufficient to pay the amount due for assess-
ments— a just provision, and often necessary
to the progress of the work and operations of
a company. It also requires a plaintiff, who
claims that his stock has been illegally sold for
delinquent assessments, to come forward and
offer to pay the amount expended by the pur-
chaser, and commence his action within six
months of the date of the alleged illegal sale.
No objections can be made to so reasonable a
demand upon a claimant.

An amendment is made in Section 4 for the
purpose of giving longer time for advertising,
when desired, to accommodate companies
owning claims in distant localities, as, for in-
stance, Humboldt, Reese River, Los Angeles,
Arizona, etc. ; or companies who may have
stockholders living at a great distance from
both the mine and place of incorporation. It
can work no harm to give longer notice, or
greater length of time, to stockholders, provided
the Board of Trustees, who have themselves to
set the dates, deem it judicious. In fact, we
would advise a wider limit of time than the new
bill proposes.

The new bill does away with the necessity
of appointing one certain day for advertising
the delinquent sale — a requisition which has
cost Secretaries great trouble, and oftentimes
the companies much extra expense, in re-adver-
tising, on account of failure to insert the adver-
tisements upon the appointed day at both the
mine aud the place of incorporation. When
the place of business and the location of the
mine happen to be situated in separate interior
counties, it is liable to occur that no paper is
issued at both places on the same day where
advertising is required. By the appointment
of a day for advertising delinquent stock, as
provided for in the old law, no chance is given
to hear from the superintendent of the mine, or
other parties who may, as agents, be receiving
money on assessments, before the delinquent
list has to be made out and forwarded for pub-
lication in the interior. In fact, in order to

meet the requirements of the law of 1864,
Secretaries in San Francisco are forced to
muke up their lists from one to three weeks in
advance, to send to Reese River and other
outer districts, inserting often the names of
parties in this city, who are almost certain to
come forward and pay their assessments before
the advertisement issues, although their pay-
ments will be made too late to have their
names withdrawn from the delinquent list.
The new bill retains the wise prcvisioo that
the day of sale shall be published in the first,
or assessment notice, and while it does not
shorten the term of publication of either of the
assessment or sale notice, it allows both to be
extended. The time for which postponements
may be once made is extended to thirty days.
We have had much experience with the
workings of the old law. It is very onerous to
all parties interested. We think the new Sen-
ate bill a very judicious one, and hope it will

speedily pass.

♦•-* ^ . i

Opening Ceremonies. — The opening cere-
monies of the Mining and Metallurgical De-
partment, connected with the City College,
corner of Stockton and Geary streets, took
place last evening, in the Philosophical Room
connected with the College. A large number
of the pupils and friends of the Institution
were present — more than were able to secure

EOASTIHd PEOOESSES.

Editors Mining and Scientific Press : In
your issue of February 10th, I notice an article,
under the title of " Roasting of Sulphurets,"
which is signed " W. H. Manning." 1 have no
acquaintance with the writer, and have no
recollection of ever hearing his name men-
tioned, and should take no notice of his com-
munication were it not for the fact that he has
taken occasion to make use of my name in a
deprecatory manner, in introducing to the
world an invention of his own for roasting sul-
phurets. He commences his communication
by condemning my process ; remarking at the
same time that he does not care to point out
its defects. Did Mr. Manning ever try my
process? If not, why does he attempt to in-
troduce himself to the world, as an inventor by
condemning another, about which he knows
little or nothing ? If Mr. M. has anything to
offer to the public, why does he not give it
direct, and allow it to stand or fall upon its
own merits, iustead of attempting to build it up
by au attack upon my process.

Perhaps Mr. M. may be as ignorant of what
his own furnace can do as he appears to be of
mine. What quantity of sulphurets has he
ever worked by Ids process ; and how much
has it cost him per ton ? How much gold and
silver does he leave in the ore? These would
be important questions for him to inform us

seats. Appropriate addresses were made by

Mr. Veeder, the Principal of the Institution ; uPon in -»-"-«-«<»- with his Proees3- M'- M"

Prof. Price, of the Chemical and Metallurgical
department, H. P. Coon, Esq., Mayor of the
city, Dr. Gibbons, and others. The addresses
were all happy and appropriate in their char-
acter. Professor Price spoke at considerable
length, giving the plan and object of his
especial department. Mayor Coon prefaced
his remarks with a handsome compliment to
the Mining and Scientific Press, its useful-
ness, etc., and read the description of the
laboratory, which was given in our last number.
We regret that want of space will not admit
of a fuller notice of the remarks of these and
other gentlemen. A free course of lectures on
general and practical chemistry was announced,
to be delivered by Prof. Price, at the College.
The lectures will be delivered every Tuesday
evening ; the friends of the Institution and of

Education generally, are invited to attend.

-. — .. -^»- ■*--*

Lectures on Mining and Agriculture. —
We have received an announcement of courses
of lectures upon Chemistry. Geology and Min-
ing, to be delivered in the Department of Science
of the College of California. The introductory
lecture upon " Science and Scientific Schools,
in their Relation to Mining Agriculture and
the Kindred Arts," was delivered by Prof.
Blake, on Tuesday evening last, in the College
chapel, Oakland. The Chemical lectures are
now in progress, and we intend to give some
notice 8f them, and of the general course of
instruction, next week.

calls me to account for remarking that there is
no cheap process known lor desulphurizing,
and appears to think that I should have known
of his own. He will please excuse me for not
having previously made his acquaintance.

Roasting ore is not as easy a process as that
of roasting beef. If we apply heat to the beef,
it gets cooked ; but no matter how much heat
we apply to ores, although we can smelt them,
still we cannot get all the sulphur from them
by an ordinary heat, with free access of air ;
the sulphur will sooner melt with the metal
than leave them. The old doctrine is, give
your ore plenty of air, and you roast well and
quick ; I say, exclude the air and not half the
heat is required. Let any one try it for him-
self by using either pipes, retorts or crucibles ;
heat both in the same fire, charged with the
same ore — one open and the other closed — and
you will find that the ore in the closed retort
will be done in much less time than the ore in
the open retort. J. Mosheimer.

Colorado's new Senators went to Washing-
ton under the instructions to labor for the
change of the main line of the Pacific Railroad,
so that it shall go through Denver and the
center of population and development in that
State, and over the Rocky Mountains by the
Berthond Pass.

Important Purchase — Correction. — The
Nevada papers, in making mention of the pur-
chase of the Cambridge mine, in Grass Valley,
have erred with reference to the amount paid
for the same. Thirty, instead of twenty thou-
sand dollars, is the consideration given. The
purchase has been made by Messrs. Cronise &
Co., and cannot fail to turn out an excellent
investment. The mine is an extension of the
well-known " Lucky.Mine." The same parties
have also purchased the Jefferson mine for
$18,000, and the whole property has been di-
vided into sixteen shares of $3,000 each. A
contract for the erection of a mill has already
been entered into, to be completed in sixty
days. Ten stamps will be put up at first, with
a power sufficient to drive twenty, as soou as
that addition may be needed.

114

©fo pining mi Mmtlik <j§tm.

ffiamntutticirttons.

Ik this Dkpartment we invite the free dtscdssio>- ot nil
.roper subiccts-crresnunik-nls nk.ne being responsible lur
he ideas and theories they advance.

[Written for the Mining and Scientific Press.]

THE TEAOTOET CURVE, AND THE
PEOPEETIES OP CEINDINa PLATES.

Br yr. a. goodteae.

[CONTI.VDED FROM PAGE 98.]

Let us now determine whether the curve
is convex or concave towards the two axes.
Before we can do this with respect to the
axis of y, it will be necessary to determine

-va~—y~

the real sign of x, or, since

a+ya-— y"

is always less than unity, and its logarithm

is therefore always negative, to determine

the relative values of \/a" — y~ and

lO!

a — ya? — y

e a+y~

If

To do this,

put again j/<r — y"

and

log

a—y a-—tf

= u , thus

(19) u

a+ya-— f

-. Therefore, differ-

2 e a+z
entiating now with respect to z ,
da a" '■

(20) & = -^aO? , Eiuation (20)

shows not only that u is a decreasing

function of z, but since

always

dx hl/

a? — )/

dy

a?

y

If we take

The axis of x is therefore an asymptote to
the curve m both directions.

The above conditions are sufficient to
give us an idea of the general form of the
curve, which has four similar and equal
branches — one in each of the four angles
formed by the axes.

From equation (18), tables may, of
course, be easily calculated for constructing
the curve if desired.

To find the length of the curve, denote
the length of any portion of the curve by s.
Then, to find s in terms of y, we have the
general formula,

greater than unity, it also shows that u al-
ways decreases faster than z increases.
Now, since when y = ± a., (which numer-
ical value it can never exceed), both z and u
are = 0, and when y diminishes numerically,
u always decreases faster thau z increases,
it follows that if, as in (16), we take the
upper sign in equation (18), x is always
negative, and if, as in (17), we take the
lower sign in equation (18), x is always
positive.

AVe can now determine the convexity or
concavity of the curve towards the axes.

If x ——, is positive, the curve is convex
df

towards the axis of y ; if negative, it is

concave. The same conditions hold with

respect to y iJi and tne axis of x_
ax'

Now, from (3)

therefore

cpx

21) tt= +

upper sign here, and therefore the upper

d?x
sign also in (18), both x and ^-= are neg"
dy

ative. If we take the lower signs, x and

<Px d?x . '., c

Sri are both positive, x — : ls> therefore,
df df

always positive, and the curve is always

convex towards the axis of y.

dx

From (3), ^ _,_ V^!l
dy — y

dry

, therefore,

then — ; =

ya'—y

M d
dx

dy
(25)

Put this =

dy

= -5- X -T-- Therefore
dy dx

°-y

and

"v/,+CI)*' H™'

4

a-— if ,

1+- S" = ±

dy \ ' y

Integrating (25), we have

(26) s = ±alog y + C. If we meas-
ure the length s, from the cusp as a starting
point, then when y = a, s = 0 , and there-
fore C = =F a log a. Therefore,

° e

(27) s = ± a (loge y — logg a), = ±

log

V

If we wish s to be positive, we
" a
must take the lower sign in (27), since

log

(28).

V. is always negative, y being less than
" a

a. Equation (27) then becomes

— a log d. = a log - , which
°e a °e y

is always positive,

To find the area included between a
branch of the curve and the axis of x.

Denote this area by A. The general

dA

= y. But

formula is then -—
. dx

dA
dy

(29)

X dy'

_ dA
dx
tractory,
dA

-yd

dx

dy

Therefore, in the

Integrating (29)

we have,

(30) A =jya—f dy =

%Va s ■ 2 a

Taking the integral in (30) between the
limits y = 0 and y = a, we have for the
whole area of one branch of the curve,
a _

which

(31) f T/<r-
J 0

-f dy

n a"

equal to the quadrant of a circle whose
radius is a. Since there are four equal
branches, the total area of the curve equals
a circle whose radius is a.

[To bo Continued.]

(23) j^^tt

v J dx2 (a- — tf)~

24) y -j4 = / - «x3 ■ This, being a

perfect square, is always positive. Hence,
the curve is always convex towards the axis
of #.

When ^=0, x =

. dy
oo , and -7- = 0,

Ik I860 there were over eighty-two thou-
sand miners in California", and only about
twenty thousand farmers. The disproportion
is, probably, not so great now ; but mining is,
and for many years mu-t continue to be, the
predominating industrial occupation of the peo-
ple of this coast. Our manufacturing, com-
mercial and agricultural interests are rapidly
increasing in importance, but their future suc-
cess and permanence depend almost entirely
upon the mines. Shut off the market that the
mining regions afford and the supply of the
circulating medinm that flows from them and
the business of the State would in a very short
time become completely paralyzed. The mines
are unquestionably the primary source of what-
ever prosperity the State enjoys and anything
looking to their further development should
be encouraged by all classes.

The navigation of the Colorado river, is now
fully established, giving facilities for opening
and developing the gold, silver and copper
mines of California and Arizona, thereby greatly
increasing the value of the naming interests in
that section.

Island Com.. — 'J 'he Newport (R. I.) people
are burning coal which is mined upon their
island. It costs them $S.60 per ton.

The Chemical Action of Steam on Metallic

Siilphurets (Schwefelmettale) . at a High
Temperature.

[Translated for the MihikG and Scientific Press from the
German of Carl Fredrick Plattner, (Die Metalluryishuii
Kastpronesse, Freiburg, 1856.^

BY G. W. BAKEE.

[Continued from Page 99.]

The application of steam for the decompo-
sition of metallic sulphurets, and at the same
time winning the sulphur and sulphuric acid,
in practical metallurgical operations, was
first proposed by Rodgers, likewise by Rous-
seau.— London Art Journal, August, J 843, p.
7. Dinqler's polyl. Jour. Bd. 89, S. 443.
Sowie Bergwsrlcs freund, Bd. VIZ S. 109 (V
Institute, durck polyt. Ceniralblatt.)

Bergioerk'sfreund, Bd. VII. 8. 109. (IS In-
stitute, durck polyt, Ceniralblatt.)

Both of them were convinced that the em-
ployment of steam could be made practically
useful with metallic sulphurets ; first, for the
complete conversion of the sulphurets into
oxides, as is done in the ordiuary atmospheric
roasting; and, secoud.to condense the sulphu-
rous acid evolved in leaden chambers, for the
production of sulphuric acid, aud afterwards
successfully win the sulphur from the sulphu-
reted hydrogen formed in the operation.

Cumenge undertook experiments concerning
the employment of steam, chiefly for the sep-
aration of arsenic and antimony from their
ores, and which, indeed, in a technical point of
view, could be submitted to metallurgical
treatment practically. Since this author, these
experiments have yielded favorable results. —
Annul, des mines, Serie 5, Tom. \,S. 425; auch
Berg-uud huelien in. Zeitung, 1853,$. 5G1,
580 etc.

Patera, also, roasted the rich silver ores of
Joachiinsthaler, with favorable results, under
the influence of steam. The apparatus which
he at first employed, consisted of a muffle
(without draft holes), the fore part of which
was closed with a tile. Steam, obtained from
a distillate, was conducted over the ore by
means of a glass tube, and out by another
tube, which connected the arch of the muffle
with a series of Wolf's bottles for the condens-
ation of the volatile products. These con-
sisted of metallic arsenic, arsenious acid ;
some sulphur, vrith finely divided ore, was car-
ried over by the current of steam. A small
opening was left in the stone closing the fore
part of the muffle, easily closed with a clay
stopper, aud through which the operation could
be observed and the ore introduced. — Jurbuch
tier k. k. gtolog. Reichsanstait, 5 Jahrg,
No. 3, S- 611. Berg-und hutten m. Z'ituuq,
1855, S. 131. Berwerhsfrewid, Bd. XVIII.
S. 295.

Red Silver (Rothgiltigerz) was speedily re-
duced to metallic silver. An ore containing
18 marks of silver to the 100 pounds, or about
8.5 per cent., was completely freed from ar
seme after five hours roasting. The reduced
silver could be readily seen with the naked
eye.

In order to separate the silver from the
other metals, the greater part of which ex-
isted in the state of oxides, Patera employed
with advantage a mixture of moderately diluted
sulphuric acid and saltpeter, by which the sil-
ver, together with the oxides exi-ting. and the
salts, respectively, of nickel, cobalt, copper,
bismuth and arsenic, were dissolved. The
silver was precipitated out of its watery
solution, as chloride of silver. This was
reduced with the aid of a simple galvanic
apparatus and smelted. The residue, alter
being well lixivated, contained only from 10 to
12 loth of silver to the 100 lbs., from an ore
which or'minally held from 14 to 18 marks, and
consisted of nearly 50 per cent, of the mineral
subjected to treatment. The nickel, cobalt,
copper and bismuth, could be easily recovered
by ordinary methods.

Experiments on a somewhat larger scale,
also in a muffle, simplifying the condensation
of the volatile products of the roasting, prove
that this mode of treatment might be em-
ployed with advantage for desilvering the
rich ores of Joachimsthaler, in quantity, if
they also contain other metals of value.

Prom the foregoing results, especially the
designated trials, it follows : — That metallic
sulphurets (which give off no sublimate of
sulphur at a high temperature) in a glowing
condition, excluding the air and treated with
steam, are slowly decomposed by the gaseous
products of the fuel used for their inflammation;
that the sulphur of the mineral operated on,
unites with a part of the hydrogen of the
steam forming sulphureted hydrogen, which
becomes free. The metal, if at a temperature
sufficient for oxidation, unites with the oxygen
disengaged from the steam ; this oxide is
easily reduced to metal, if it either remains at
the highest stage of oxidation, or has the dis-
position to cede its oxygen to an equivalent

portion of the sulphur of the remaining unde-
composed sulphuret ; that sulphurous acid is
evolved, but which, when it encounters sul-
phureted hydrogen is decomposed by the latter,
forming water and eliminating sulphur. When-
ever the sulphuret is found to be at a higher
or lower stage of sulphurization, and the metal
more or less favorable to oxidation at a high
temperature, there will then be evolved, be-
sides sulphureted hydrogen, also a greater or
less quantity of free hydrogen and sulphuric
acid, sulphur vapor being freed. Such sulphurets
will also give a sublimation of sulphur when
air is not admitted, a part of the sulphur be-
coming free without votalization. If the sul-
phur-abounding metal is of such a constitution
that it possesses the disposition to decompose
water, or its oxide is, as per example, the ox-
ides of iron and of copper, inclined to cede its
oxygen easily to sulphur, it will remain at a
lower stage of oxidation, iron as a suboxide
and copper as a suboxide of copper ; but if it
is not at all favorable for tiiking up oxy-
gen at a high heat, or retains it fixed in greater
quantity, it will be remain in a metallic con-
dition; as for example: Silver, which, when
it, under certain conditions, takes up some
oxygen, easily parts with it again. When the
sulphurets are such as form volatile oxides,
originating oxysulphurets, they are removed,
as is the case especially with those of
autimonial and arsenical sulphurets.

The results are different when sulphurets
are decompnsed under the influence of steam,
admitting free access to the air ; actingj too, in
the presence of the gases formed by the burn-
ing fuel, which invariably holds free oxygen.
It is true that steam will act as has been al-
ready stated ; but at the same time the oxygen
ol the air will operate, and hence the sulphuret
will be oxidized through these agencies more .
speedily and much easier. Whilst sulphureted
hydrogen 13 formed through the decomposition
of the sulphuret by steam, the sulphur will also
be burnt and volatalized. More sulphurous
acid is formed, which, by catalysis, will in part
be converted into sulphuric acid, and the oxide
formed from the sulphurets will not only be
brought to a higher stage of oxidation, but it
will also give rise to sulphates of the mefals,
which will remain partially or wholly unaltered,
being difficult of decomposition, unless at a
higher temperature. The more constantly air
has opportunity to act with steam on red hot
sulphurets, so much the more nearly will the
roasting approach that of the ordinary roasting
in the absence of steam, and hence at least
the purpose of separating the sulphur as nearly
complete as possible, will be attained.

Since the experiments in Ihe laboratory
demonstrate, also, that the decomposition of
sulphurets by the employment of steam in the
absence of air. can only be accomplished at a
higher, and, indeed, in most cases, at a much
higher heat than that required in the ordinary
roasting, admitting the air, is a circumstance
with regard to the consumption of fuel, which,
at least here, is worthy of great consideration.
When, again, it is further considered that the
decomposition of sulphurets by steam, in the
absence of air, requires a much longer time
than the ordinary roasting with air, even if at
no greater cost of fuel, added to the increased
cost of labor per quintal of ore, it will be com-
prehended that the roasting of metallic sul-
phurets, under the influence of steam, can be
resorted to with advantage only in certain
cases, as for instance : Where a separation of
sulphur, arsenic and antimony, as completely
as possible, is proposed ; or when, in the
roasting of rich silver ores, the loss of silver
by volntalization should be avoided.

Up to the present time, so far as is known
to me, the application of steam in large roast-
ing processes, has been found applicable en-
tirely and chiefly only in shaft furnaces for iron
ore, iron pyrites, arsenical pyrites, and other
mixed metallic sulphurets, such as copper
pyrites and copper stone. Patera has, it is
true, decomposed rich silver ore by steam, and
hence, in that respect, has f aved the way for
larger operations with advantage.

The first experiment in roasting iron ore
under the influence of steam, was undertaken,
as already alluded to. in the year 1843, in
Russian-Finland, at the iron works of Dals-
bruck, under the direction of Nordenjold.
The desired results having been attained, this
method was introduced, not only in Finland,
but also in the mountains of the Ural ; and
since then in many other places .this practice
has been followed with like favorable results.
Iron ore, in not very large pieces, put in a
shaft furnace, should be so heated by the flame
of wood beneath the supply of steam, that as
little uudecomposed air as possible enters the
furnace with it, and the iron ore should be of
a constitution such as will, through the bare
heating to a red heat, acquire such a porosity
as to make it penetrable to the center by the
gaseous products of the fuel admitted, com-
mingled with steam; it is to be understood, also,
that the intermingled sulphurets, and sulpho-
arsenicalpyrites, shall be retained in the heat
sufficiently long to be decomposed, and the
metal bound up in sulphur and arsenic to be

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completely changed into oxides, as by the or-
dinary i the application "I
M..>uiii. There are. however, ores bo dense
thai they do Dot become porous i;
for instance, i» the case with magnetic and
ologestic iron ore ; or. it the ore is ti
lurj.; pieces, the success will not be so favora-
ble as desired.

Althongh wood and gas from shaft furnaces,

or inflammable (,-as, specially generated, are

lapted Ibf ■ proper roasting, .since they

yield no laliginous Bamo, yet occasionally good

coal m -ably employed.

At iron works where the shaft lurnnccs are
I with charcoal, producing a large
uinouut of very tin.- coal dust, the latter is
utilized in r<»:t.-tiiiLr furnaces us fuel for the or-
dinary roasting, by st'ratafyiug il with the ore.

It is also - "'.il is used in shaft furnaces ar-

naged for flame tiring, besides the burning
fuel, when al I in is admitted

to the ure chamber. When, also, by this
neaos it is proposed to maintain the ure at a
high temperature, that object will be gained in
part, but at the expense of the following mis-
chief, viz : The coal dust tills up the iuterstices
in the 1 1 , pot only interrupting the

draft, but the coal will decompose one part el

■ .'il, forming thereby, besides a .-mall
quantity of carbonic acid gas, a considerable
quantity of carbonic oxide, and also a still

quantity ol hydroge.n; of which gases
the first ami second have no influence, ami the

latter only a leei.le Mlliilclice on the slllphuret.

I mi, which has already intermingled ex-

teriorly with the gaseous products of tin- fuel,

, diluted with other gases, pene-

[lores of the ore very feebly.

A similar result would happen when Kohlen

eisi-nsteiu fun ore found in coal formation),

imetimes contains thirteen per cent, of

Carbon, i- submitted in roasting to the action

u! steam.

In the mountains of Altai, cupriferous sul-
phurets and copper matt, holding about lorty-
tivc per cent, of copper, are roasted in shaft
furnaces with steam, whereby a saving is
made on the ordinary roasting in stalls, es-
pecially it the matt requires much flame, not
only in time, but also in tuel, and afterwards
by smelting the roasted matt, crude copper is
obtained beer, especially from antimony, than
when the roasting is done in stalls.

Prom Our Begular Correspondent,

THE VOLCANO DISTRICT.

The morning of the 29th found me at Vol-
cano, enjoying the good cheer of the St. George,
in company with my friends Fenton of Enter-
prise City, and Perkins of Amador, with whom
1 had come np from Amador City on the day
before.

The village of Volcano lies in a deep valley
formed by the junction of three branches of
Suiter Creek, which, united, flow through a
narrow gorge to the westward, a wall being
built across which would make the finest roser-
vuir in the world ; as a wall 501) feet in length
could be made to give an average depth of 100
feet to the water covering a thousand acres !
The placer mines of Volcano, like most of
those of California, have seen their palmy days ;
still, however, an active business is done in the
way of derrick-mining— lifting the gravel from
basins which are too low to be washed in the
ordinary way, in tubs suspended to derricks
worked by horse or steam power, to boxes
placed at a convenient hight for washing.

I spent the day, after breakfast, in visiting
the quartz mines of the district, which are now
beginning to attract great interest. I paid my
first visit to the mill of S. C. Pogus & Co.,
situated on Sutter Creek, one and a half miles
below Volcano. The mill, of ten stamps, is
well built ; but as the site is subject to over-
flow from the creek, it is the intention of Mr.
Fogus to move it higher up on the bank, should
the further development of the mines justify
the erection of more machinery. The mill is
driven by water, which is abundaut the year
round. The company own four ledges, the
principal of which is the

WHITMORE AND MONDAY,

Of which they claim 4,200 feet. It has been
opened at various places, within these limits,
but to no great depth at any given point, the
deepest shaft being eighty feet. A tunnel is
driven in on the ledge near the north end of
theclaim.adistauce of 200 feet. It is intended
to connect this with the principal shaft, which
will require it to be run 700 feet further, and
the shaft to be sunk to a depth of between two

and three hundred feet. The present workinu'3
show a bold, well defined ledge, running north
and south, witli a dip of forty-live degrees to
'ward, and from four to six feet wide.
The rock worked at the mill has thus far paid
from ten to thirty dollars pi

tin leaving the null, Mr. Fogus rode out
with me to visit

the OONflDBNOB,
Lately purchased in.ni the discoverers, by San
Francisco capitalists, fur. 1 believe. 520,000.
It is being managed for the owners by Mr.
Tulluch. one of the oldest prospectors of Yul-
cano. The course of the ledge is north and
south, and its dip nearly vertical. One I shall
ha- been sunk to a depth ol ninety feet without
striking water, developing a ledge with an
average width of two and a half feet. Since it
came into the present hands none of the be.-t
ruck has been worked, but of the •• refuse,'' as
it is ealled by tin.- miners, a few tons have been
crushed ut Fogus & Co.'s mill, and yielded
abuul ten dollars per toll.

TUB GOLDEN GATE MINE AND MILL,

Are located three miles ubove Volcano, on the
North Branch of Sutter Creek. The vein has
been prospected only to a depth of thirty-lour
feel, bnt has thus tar proved very rich. It is
located in a slate formation, and lies- in a north
and suuth direction, with a dipol forty degrees
to the eastward. The mill is of ten stamps,
very well built, and with wheel for winter, and
steam engine tor summer use. Two of Baux
iv, Cuiod's, and two of Knox's pans are used.
The quartz has heretofore paid about loity dol-
lars per ton.

Front the Uolden Gate I rode to

THE PIONEER,

Situated about four miles above Volcano, on
another branch of Sutter Creek. As it was
now too late to return to Volcano over the
breakneck path by which I had come, I ac-
cepted the generous hospitality of the super-
intendent, Mr. Ambler, and spent the night.
After an early breakfast 1 went with Mr. A.
to look at the mine. The ledge is in a granite
formation, its strike being nearly northwest
and .southeast, and its dip nearly vertical. The
rock is the richest in sulphurets that I ever
saw. The tunnel through which the ledge has
been worked heretofore was obstructed by
water from the recent rains, so that we could
not pass through the mine, but the large
amouut of ore lying outside the mouth of the
tunnel. showed conclusively the character of
the vein. Its width is from sixteen to twenty
inches, and such of the quartz as has been
tested by processes capable of separating the
gold from the sulphurets, has yielded from $50
to 8100 per ton. Since the purchase of the
property by the present owners, ( Messrs
Mender & Ambler), measures have been taken
to open it in excellent style. A shaft, eight
by ten feet in the clear, with four compart-
ments, expected to connect with the tunnel at
a depth of 108 feet, has been sunk to a depth
of eighty feet, and is still being carried on with
vigor. A fine boarding house is in course of
erection, and a 5-stamp water-mill with amal-
gamators and concentrators, was almost ready
to start. I was accompanied back to Volcano
by Mr. Ambler, who was on his way to Fine
Grove. Passing through Volcano 1 came on to

THE SOEACCO MINE,

Located two miles below Volcano, on a branch
of Sutter Creek. This mine, which I noticed
more at length in my letter from Rich Gulch,
last April, has been more thoroughly explored
and promises to be one of the best in Amador
county. It is now said to be owned by Col.
Rogers, who is at present in New York. It
was purcnased from the original owners, the
Soracco Bros., aud McLane, by Mr. A. H.
Rose, former owner of the Keystone mine at
Amador City, it is said, for 856,000. It has
been opened to a depth of 225 feet, and by
tunnels horizontally a distance of 800 feet,
showing an average width of thirty inches.
The quartz is said to have yielded an average
of §25 per ton, though the mill, of ten stamps,
driven by water power, is rather a poor thing.
Here I fell in with my friend Fenton, whom I
had left in Volcano on the previous afternoon,
and in his company visited the Harvey and
Aorta ledges, alter which we returned to Ama-
dor City, arriving late, tired and hungry, but
on the whole well pleased with our trip.

THE HARVEY

Is owned by Messrs. Grundy and Harvey, and
has only been opened to a depth of about forty
feet, the owners having been embarrassed by
want of capital. The ledge is from three to
five feet wide, and I was informed by Mr.
Grundy that 1U0 tons, which had been worked,
had paid from sixteen to eighteen dollars per
ton. The owners are erecting steam hoisting
works, which they expected to start in about
a week, which would enable them to develop
their mine to better advantage. Another
claim is being opened on the same ledge by

the former owners of the Soracco, with encour-
aging prospects of success.

THE AORTA

is situated near Fine drove, and is claimed by

Barron- Ames ami Fike. It has been

opened by a shaft to a depth of sixty feet, and

drifts have I u run eaeli a distance of 150

feet I was informed by Mr. Barron that some
200 tons had been worked with an average
yield of -So5 per tun. The ledge is from one
io two bet in width, its general course being
ne irly north and south.

Alter leaving the Aorta we made a flying
call at the Tellurium mill, where wo saw some
very line rock, but were prevented from making
very extended observations lor want of time.
Yours etc. I).

[Written for tlu- Minna- mi j SeientJflc l'rcan.)
Gold Bearing Sulphurots and their Re-
duction."

Messrs. Editors: — I have noticed in your
late issues an advertisement signed " J. Mos-
heimer," in which he offers the mining com-
munity a " New Patent Roasting Process," for
for roasting ore or concentrated sulphurets
(of iron?). I should not take any notice of
the advertisement in question, were it not that
the process advertised is a portion of an in-
vention of my own ; at least, I honestly believe
that I am the inventor of it. It was matured
by me in the year 1858, and a full description
of it lodged in the secret archives of the Patent
Office, in the early part ol 1859. The portion
of it " adopted " by '* J. Mosheimer " was con-
fided to him by me in the month of April of
the same year (1859) ; and was described in
my communication to your journal of Decem-
ber 9th last. Mr. M. has applied for, and
lately obtained, a patent for it from the United
States Government. As my invention has
now become public property, and is not patent-
able, I will proceed to lay before your readers,
and the public in general, a description of the
whole of the process, as follows :

I take the sulphurets, seleniurets, arseni-
urets, tellurets of iron, etc., mixed or not with
other mineral substances or compounds, and
expose them alone, or combined with carbon,
lignine, or their equivalents, in tubes or retorts
of fire-clay or other appropriate material (ar-
ranged vertically, horizontally, or inclined, in a
furnace,) to a red heat; atmospheric air being
excluded, till the greater portion of the arsenic
and tellurium, and all the sulphur and selenium,
in excess of a single equivalent, are expelled,
either iu a free state or in combination with
carbon, leaving the gold and silver in combina-
tion with the resulting proto-sulphurets, none
being lost or volatilized in the operation. The
carbon or its equivalents is used to form bi-
sulphuret of carbon with the excess of sulphur,
and thereby avoid loss of gold ; and also to
act mechanically by increasing the porosity of
the mass and its permeability by vapors, and
to diminish the liability to fusion and coales-
cence of the proto-sulphurets.

I then take these proto-sulphurets and mix
them with chlorides, iodides, bromides or fluo
rides, of the fixed alkalies or alkaline earths, or
other neutral salts, fusible and irreducible by
carbon at a red heat, in such proportions as to
form a magma, when raised to a temperature
about 1,000" Fahr., of a proper consistence
for grinding. To this mass I add sufficient
pulverized metallic lead or bismuth, litharge, or
ceruse, etc., to absorb all the precious metals
present, and also about five per cent, of carbon.
I place the mixture, intimately commingled,
in a convenient apparatus, such as a revolving
cylinder or cast-iron arastra, covered with a
dome for the more or less perfect exclusion of
atmospheric oxygen and retention of evolved
vapors, and having raised the temperature to
from 1,000 to l,50u° Fahr., I continue mixing,
stirring, grinding, or triturating the mass by
means of discs, rakes, or other well-known im-
plements, till the precious metals present shall
be wholly or principally absorbed by, and al-
loyed with the lead or bismuth. I then remove
the mass, separate the metallic granules by
washing or otherwise, and extract the gold and
silver in combination by cupellation or solution
in acids.

Secondly — I propose passing aqueous vapor
through or over the mineral compounds men-
tioned, mixed or not with carbou, lignine, or
their equivalents, at a bright red heat in tubes,
retorts, or other appropriate vessels (closed
from the air), till the sulphur, selenium, tellu-
rium, arsenic and kiudred substances shall have
been evolved, principally in combination with
hydrogen — the oxygen of the water, combining
with the iron, etc., present, whereby I obtain
magnetic oxide of iron, containing all the gold
and silver originally existing in the mineral. I
then subject this compound (Fe3 O'1 ) for the
extraction of the precious metals, either to
amalgamation in any suitable apparatus, for

which I prefer the Mexican tahona or the
Saxon barrel ; or to trituration with lead or
bismuth, or their oxides, with carbon and fusi-
ble salts, at a high temperature ; or, lastly, I
dissolve and extract the metals with well-
known solvents, as alkaline chlorides, and the
hyposulphites and hypochlorites of the alkalies
and alkaline earths.

Thirdly — I propose, instead of the vapor of
water in the last process, passing chlorhydric
acid gas over the ignited compounds, whereby
by double decomposition I obtuin sulphydric
acid (which may be utilized in preparing sul-
phuric acid, bisulphite ol lime, and other manu-
factures) and a mixture of the proto and per
chlorides ol iron, which partly volatilizes, and
may be condensed by coke columns, or iu other
appropriate condensing apparatus, and partly
remains mixed with the gangue and residuary
matters from which it may be extracted by
solution in water.

1 propose peroxidizing these proto-chlorides,
by exposure of their solutions to the air in
shallow vats, by percolation through "gradua-
tion walls," or other well-known methods, and
then to recover the hydrochloric acid by evapo-
ration to dryness and distillation at a red heat,
in retorts or cylinders fixed in a suitable fur-
nace. From the mass remaining in the retort,
after treatment with gafeous hydrochloric acid,
I propose recovering the precious metals by
any of the methods previously mentioned.

I do not claim the decomposition of pyritous
matters at a red heat by roasting, iu contact
with air, or matters containing oxygen free to
combine with the sulphur, etc.. the same
having been used from time immemorial.
Nor do I claim the decomposition of pyri-
tous matters at a red heat by aqueous vapor,
with the intention of collecting the volatile
products of the decomposition, the same having
been known aud practiced. Nor do I claim
the treatment of bisulphurets and magnetic
sulphurets, in closed vessels at a red heat
alone, for the evolution and collection of sul-
phur ; nor in admixture with carbon and car-
bonaceous substances for the production of the
alcohol of Lampadius (bisulphide of carbon),
the same having been known and used. But I
do claim having discovered that all pyritous
and similar substances of an auriferous or ar-
gentiferous nature, being decomposed, or partly
decomposed, by the processes given, the arsenic,
sulphur, selenium, tellurium, and other elements
inimical to the amalgamation and extraction of
the valuable metals, may be partially or en-
tirely eliminated and removed without any loss
of the precious metals by volatilization or
otherwise.

And I claim the process of decomposition of
auriferous or aigeDtiferous pyritous matters in
the manner described, and with the apparatus
(or other appropriate apparatus) indicated,
with reference solely to the final isolation of
the precious metals as the result sought to be
obtained, irrespective of the economization of
the sulphuret of carbon, sulphur, sulphydric
acid, carburetted hydrogen, chlorides and ox-
ides of iron and arsenic, or other incidental
products of the decomposition. And I claim,
furthermore, the driving off the excess of sul-
phur, selenium, arsenic, tellurium, antimony,
etc., previous to the treatment of the auriferous
and argentiferous minerals with lead, carbon,
and fusible salts, in appropriate apparatus
(preferably sealed to prevent the admission of
atnTospheric oxygen), substantially as set forth
and above described.

John Scott,
Metallurgical Chemist.

A Strange Animal.— The Tuolumne Courier
says that Mr. John Ede, lately caught at Chap-
paral Hill, in that county, a strange animal of
the cat or teline species, which is thus described :
" Its head and tail resemble a raccoon, to
which its habits also assimilate when it wants
to go to sleep. Its body somewhat resembles
a weasel, its fore feet those of a cat, having the
feline faculty of withdrawing its claws, and
lastly its hind feet those of a fox. It was
tolerably tame, and would allow its master to
handle it very readily. Its color was a kind of
rabbit-gray, excepting the tail, which was ringed
precisely like a raccoon. Mr. Ede called it a
civet cat, and others called it a mountain cat.
Some twelve years ago, continues the Courier,
we saw some similar animals on the Feather
river, but the miners there had no name lor
them but the general one of wild cat. The In-
dians there called them 'chilli-chillin.'and said
they were good to eat. They make excellent
mousers when tamed."

Rapid Traveling.— In a grand race of the
ice-boat fleet, which recently took place on the
Hudson River, near Poughkeepsie, the Minne-
haha, or winning boat, made ten miles in eight
minutes time. This is at the rate of seventy-
five miles an hour — pretty rapid traveling.

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SALES OF THE WEEK

BT THE S. F. STOOE 4 EXCIIAN'QE BOARD.

Saturday, February IT.

17 shs Savage at 97001225 per loot,
lsh Savage at 980 per foot, b 5.

2 shs Savage at 950 per foot, s 30.
13 shs Chollar-Potosi at at 3i0@300 per ft.

5 shs Ohollar-Potosl at 305 per foot, b 3.
25 shs Hale & Norcross at 990@940 per foot

6 sha Hale & Norcross at 955@970, s 3.
6 shs Overman at 60 per share, b 5.

16 shs Overman at 4«@49 per foot.

5 shs Overman at 50 per foot, b 15.
156 sh9 Ophir at 440@435 per foot.

25 shs Ophir at 440 per foot, s 3.
120 shs Ophir at 450 per foot, b 30.
24 shs Onbir at 440 per foot, b 3.

17 shs Belcher at 190@215 per foot
lsh Bclcberatl95pcr foot, s3.

3 shs Belcher at 200 per foot, b 5.

3 shs Belcher at 200 per foot, b 3.
1 shs Belcher at 220 per foot, b 30. ,

24 shs Crown Point at 910@9U0 per foot, s 3.

12 shs Crown Point at 900 per foot,

47 shs Yellow Jacket at 44H@4S0 per foot

6 shs Yellow Jacket at 445@465 per ft, s3.
4 shs Yellow Jacket at 440@475 per it, s5.

6 shs Yellow Jacket at 445®450 per ft, s 30.

1 sh Yellow Jacket ut 475 per foot, b 3.
20 shs Alpha, G H, at 260 per foot.

4 shs Gould & Curry at 1055 per foot.
93 shs Imperial at 116©11S per share.
20 shs Imperial at 116 per share, s 30.
15 shs Imperial at HSJ-5 per share, b 5.

10 shs Imperial at 118 per share, b 3.

5 shs Imperial at 117 per share, s 5.
5 shs Imperial at 116 per share, s 15.

17 shs Bullion at 65@64 per share.

5 shs Bullion at 67?£ per share, b 30.
15 shs Bullion at 62 per share, s 3.
20 shs Exchequer at 6}£ per share.

100 shs Lady Bryan at 4 per share, s 3.
70 shs Lady Bryan at 4@4}< per share
50 shs Lady Bryan at 5 per share, s 5.
8 shs Confidence at 40 per share.
6 shs Empire W &M Oo.at 180 per sh.
3 shs Cal Steam Nav Co at 62 per cent, b 3.

3 shs Cal Steam Nav Co at 60 per cent.
Amount of sales, $147,698 50

Monday, February 10.

17 shs Savage at 960@940 per foot

2 shs Savage at 950@910 per foot, s 30.

7 shs Savage at940@945per foot, s 3.
2 shs Savage at 9iU per foot, b 3.

59 shs Yellow Jacket at 425®470 per foot
7 shs Yellow Jacket at 445@425 per ft. s 3.

6 shs Yellow Jacket at 455®470, s 10.

4 shs Yellow Jacket at 470 per foot, s 5.

11 shs Yellow Jacket at 465@435 per ft, s 30.

5 shs Yellow Jacket at 455 per ft, 6 28.

6 shs Yellow Jacket at 455 per foot, b 15.
1 sh Yellow Jacket at 465 per foot b 20.

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 460 per foot, b 30.

2 shs Yellow Jacket at 430@425 per ft, b 3.
20 shs Hale & Norcross at 980®945 per ft

2 shs Hale & Norcross at 955 per sh, s 3.

5 shs Belcher at 200 per toot
36 shs Ophir at 432J£ per foot

12 shs Ophir at 432^ per foot, s 3.
40 sha Exchequer at 7 per share, b 3.
10 shs Confidence at 41 per share.
30 shs Imperial at U6@116^ per share, s 30.
30 shs Imperial at H7>i®118 per sh, s 3.
49 shs Imperial at 117^©11SJ£ per share.
49 shs Bullion at 63@67>£ per share.

105 shs Bullion at 67>£ per share, b 30.
75 shs Wide West at 9 per share, s 3.

6 shs Empire M A M Co. at 180 per sh, b 3
lsh Cal Steam Nav Co at 60 per ct,s 60.

AFTERNOON SESSION.

192 shs Ophir at 440®«5 per foot.

6 shs Ophir at 450 per foot
12 shs Ophir ut 450 per foot, b 5.
12 shs Ophir at 455 per foot b 30.

4 ahs Yellow Jacket at 440 per foot.

1 shs Yellow Jacket at 440 per foot, s 5.
8 shs Yellow Jacket at 430 per foot s 30.

4 shs Yellow Jacket at 412& per toot

2 shs Yellow Jacket at 442^ per foot, s 3.
6shs Yellow Jacket at 445 per foot,
lsh Belcher at 200 per foot, s 3.

3 shs Belcher at I95@19u per foot

5 shs Chollar-Potosi at 305 per foot, h 80.

7 shs Chollar-Potosi atiiOO per foot
20 shs Gould & Curry at 1000®1025 per foot

6 shs Savage at 960 per foot.
6 shs Savage at 950 per foot, s 30.

12 shs Alpha, G. H., at270®265 per foot.
"24 shs Alpha, G, H. at 275@277^ per ft
16 shs Alpha, G. H . at 280 per foot.

4 shs Hale &. Norcross at 950©9S0 per foot
2 shs Hale & Norcross at 980 per foot, s 10.

10 shs Halo & Norcross at 965®960 per foot
30 shs Exchequer at 7@6^ per share.
41 shs Bullion at 65 per share.

2 shs Bullion at 65 per share, s 5.
15 shs Bullion at 66 per share.
10 shs Imperial at 117 per share, s 30.
10 shs Imperial at 119 per share, b 3,

2 shs Empire Mill & M. Co. at 180 per sh.
Amount of sales 5177,080 25

Tuesday, February 30.

15 shs Chollar-Potosi at 300®307Ja, s 3.
82 shs Chollar-Potosi at 295@315 per foot.

5 shs Cnollar-Potost at 300 per foot, s 30.
5 shs Chollar Potosi at S14 per foot, b 2.
lsh Savage at 940 per foot, s 30.

5 shs Savage at 94Q@915 per foot

1 sh Savage at 920 per foot, s 10.

2 shs Savage at 910 per foot, s 3.

6 shs Hale & Norcross at 980@950 per ft
2 shs Hale & Norcross at 980 per sh, b 5.
4 shs Gould &. Curry at 1060 per foot.

40 shs Crown Point at 925 per foot
21 shs Yellow Jacket at 430@400 per ft, s 30.
8 shs Yellow Jacket at425@415 per share

7 sha Yellow Jacket at 420 per foot, s 10.
lsh Belcher at 180 per foot
lsh Belcher at 180 per foot, b 6.

24 shs Ophir at 437^ per foot
16 shs Exchequer at 7©6J£ per share, s 5.
133 shs Exchequer at 6%@7>i per foot

REPORT

ON THE

Mining District of BAT0PILAS, in the State of

CHIHUAHUA, MEXICO.

[Extracts from a work now in Press in the MiDing and ScientiBc Press Job Printing Office.]

Among the number of celebrated mineral districts, that in former years
yielded such fabulous wealth in silver and other precious metals,

BATOPILAS
ranked as one of the principal ones. The history of this place can
with certainty be traced back about 200 years, although its greatest
splendor appears to have been in the middle of the last century, when
a number of its mines made it the envy of all Mexico.

A Mexican writer of note, Don J. A. de Mscudero, in his very inter-
esting " Noticias estadisticas del Estado de Chihuahua," says
that Batopilas paid the greater part of the sum of 922,000 marks of
silver ($7,376,000) into the King's treasury at Chihuahua, passed by
that office from the years 1785 to 1789, the only other mineral con-
tribution being that of Parral, — this sum being the Derecho del Rey
(King's dues) of 20 %> ct. levied on the amount taken out of the mines,
which must have yielded, in those five years, $36,880,000, besides what
may have been secreted and stolen by the workmen and others.

It is, indeed, greatly to be regretedt that the conflagration of 1827
laid a large portion of the Capital of the State (the City of Chihua-
hua) in ashes, destroying the archives relating to the District of
Batopilas. That misfortune has deprived us of the authentic facts, re-
ferrinn- to the yield of each mine by itself. Very few old documents,
however, yet remain scattered over the country in private hands.

More or less silver continued to flow from Batopilas until 1810 to
1812, epoch of the Mexican Declaration of Independence, when the
district commenced to feel the consequences, until 1821, when the war
had placed the country in a chaos of misery, and the Spaniards were
expelled from it. This, at one blow, stopped all the works, and put an
end to the long period of prosperity, gradually reducing Batopilas to a
state of perfect stagnation.

The huts and " adobe " houses fell in for want of care, and lay in
ruins, dilapidated and roofless ; the few now remaining are scarcely in
a better condition.

A few years afterwards, the celebrated district of " Refugio," in the
same State, was discovered ; a rush of the, as yet, remaining able
workmen of Batopilas took place, and the district fell into the greatest
misery. The extreme richness of the rubbish piles, the facilities of
training a subsistence by picking them over, and the hope of sometimes
meetino- with something better worth their time, induced a scanty pro-
portion of the former numerous population to remain. It is reported,
that at one time it amounted to some 5,000 ; whereas, at present, it
may not be over 600 souls.

It was only occasionally that any important discovery was made by
these poor people, who hardly had a fit instrument to work with. Such
induced then, momentarily, a revival, calling back from other places
a share of former deserters, who did not know how to take advantage
of their good luck, for the reason that as soon as acquired, was again
expended ; people essentially migratory, who would collect at first re-
port of a " bonanza," dispersing soon after, leaving no trace of enter-
prise.

Besides a very few tolerably good houses , the small church, the re-
mains of several reduction works, (" Haciendas de beneficio,") once
moved by water, and a number of others by horse or mule power,
were, or rather are, the only remaining vestiges of its former opulence.
We must, however, take into consideration the general character of
the inhabitants composing the population ; the very limited communi-
cation that it had, for the reason of its isolated position, with the more
civilized parts of the country, and the very few attractions it presents
to persons to undertake costly buildings.

THE MOUNTAIN'S,
that shut Batopilas in on all sides, and fall off in a very steep declina-
tion, generally reach a hight of from 1500 to 2500 feet above the river
flowing through the gorge, overtopped by the cliff-crowned peaks of the
" Sierra Madre," and furrowed and divided by deep ravines and rocky
spurs ; their surface being covered by a thick vegetation of high thorny
shrubs and gigantic cactus, which make it extremely unpleasant to leave
the beaten tracks.
With regard to the

MINERAL VEINS,
Batopilas compares favorably with the richest mining districts ; as at
least one hundred, of more or less note, are known to exist in a very
limited circuit — a majority of which seem to concentrate in one of the
hills called the

" CERRO DE ANIMAS,"
to the north of the town, which really seems to be furrowed by veins,
as well as the hills " San Antonio " and " Descubridora."

AS AUTHORITY,
to refer to, in regard to the richness of some of the mines of the dis-
trict, there are only two sources left to us at present : say — a very lim-
ited number of still existing official documents, and the traditions and
experience of the old working men, whose number is, however, fast
dying out.

The latter, if not entirely to be relied on, place in our discrimina-
ting hands a very serviceable thread, and are very often the only
means of getting any information at all. The former prove to us, that
in reality such vast amounts of silver were extracted that seem fabu-
lous and incredible, yet leave no doubt on this point.

Not all the various mines, however, gave their owners the riches of
Croesus : many turned out unremunerative ; the number of those that
gave great " bonanzas " was comparatively limited. Again, we have
here to consider, that the Spaniards of those days worked almost ex-
clusively those lodes where they could see the silver cropping out on
the very surface, leaving others, where such was not the case, unnoticed,
or at least never went to any expense to prospect them. Principally
among the former

"BONANZA MINES,"
rank " Pastrana," " Nevada," " Arbitrios," " Cata," " Dolores," " Val-
linas," " Eoncesvalles," " Carmen," " San Antonio," Descubridora,"
" Martinez," " San Pedro," and some others.

Besides these, there are a number more pointed out which are like-
wise known to have given their riches — some of them even at a recent
day — to a greater or lesser degree, as for instance, " Camuchin," " San
Antonio de los Tachos," " Candelaria," " Animas," " Baltazar," " San
Nestor," " Trinidad," " Tajos," " Valencia," " Fierro," " Santo Dom-

ingo," " EI Santo Nino," " Guadalupe," " Eosario." All these mines
lay now more or less abandoned ; their supporting pillars having been
taken out for the sake of their rich metal, caused them to cave in en-
tirely, or partly blocking them up by rubbish and rain, which for a great
length of time entered freely through their unprotected openings.

As the reason of their abandonment, it is not always to be supposed
that it was their metal giving out. ' Any such conclusion would be ab-
normal, and against all practical experience and scientific observations.
The frequent discoveries of rich silver in them, within the last few
years, show to the contrary, Their wealth most likely continues at
some further depth beneath their present bottom. They have never
been worked to any considerable distance below the surface ; the great-
est depth reported being that of the *' Carmen " and " Pastrana," both
of which are said to have obtained about 150 varas (440 feet English).
The Spaniards have a proverb in regard to this — " that all mines
have three distinct and different periods of ' bonanzas ' ; " meaning
thereby that the giving out for a time of one need not discourage the
miner, for, by going deeper, he will be sure to find the other.

And, in fact, the common reasoning, " that the old mines have been
abandoned on account of their being worked out," is entirely without
foundation ; and only admissible where it actually has been proved ; or
to be concluded from exterior reasons. It is therefore much more
likely, that new works, going below the old ones, must strike again the
precious metal somewhere.

In some instances it may not be advisable to work old mines anew ;
but this has always to be regulated by local circumstances connected
with the particular one.

Nature indeed seems to have favored the District of Batopilas with
a most lavish and particular outfit of silver metal, in a virgin or almost
pure state, which sometimes meets the eye with a color white as snow,
yellow as gold, black as iron, or green as grass. Its ores are found in
various combinations, one of which forms the interesting ruby silver ore,
which frequently presents itself in regular cut crystals of a brilliant
lustre and purple color. All the different classes turn out the most
beautiful specimens, which serve to adorn cabinets, and are frequently
purchased for more than their intrinsic value.

NATIVE SILVER

■

is generally classified as :

1st. Massive. — " Plata macira," which may be hammered out or
cut by chisels, but will not break.

2d. Wire. — " Plata Alambrada," of more or less thickness, which
separate themselves by pounding ; when very fine and near to-
gether it is called "plata broza," which yields one-half, and even
two-thirds of the weight of the stone in silver.

3d. Nails. — " Plata de clavos," silver in the shape of nails, more
or less thick.

4th. Leaves. — " Plata de hoja.
sheets.

5th. Lumps. — " Bolas de plata,'
inside.

6th. Sulphurets. — " Metal de Azogue" showing small specks of
silver, mostly sulphurets.

THE BENEFICIATING
of the foregoing kinds of ores and metals is done, according to classes,

' silver in the shape of leaves or
showing little on the outside, rich

Whe pimnfl and JMentiffc fww.

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either by means of regular smelting works (flbrno) y I'asos de afina-
cioii), or liv the application of quicksilver in the open "Potio" process
(Amalgamation), which latter is the most n -ted to at present

The yield ranges as follows:

First class metal will give from $2,000 to $4,000 per ton of 2,000 lbs,
and as high a* $32,000, which is the intrinsic value
of pure silver.

Second" " from $800 to $2,000. ) per ton, varying ac-

Tliird " Ore " $150 to $800. V cording to care in as-

Fonrth " " " $60 to $100 ) sorting.

Although for a considerable portion of the ores a roasting process,
before bringing them to the "Arrastra" (Mill), would be [advisable,
yel it has, however, not been followed out. Instead of which, the
metalic residue or "tailings" (polvillos) is preserved until a sufficient
quantity is collected to make it worth while to treat it in the smelting
furnaces, where, by volatilization, a small part will be lost. These
tailings, consisting of various pyrites (arsenical, anlimonial, etc.) and
sulphoretB, will not amalgamate with the quicksilver in the "patio," but
will also give from $400 to S800 to the ton.

Till-: StINEItAL VEINS
of this District are characterized by all those attributes appertaining to
such. They show distinctly their strike (rumbo), their dip (hcchudo)
or inclination, and lay encased between the upper and lower selvages
("respaldo alto ij liajo"). Their structure is very formal.

THE MATRIX
of the lodes seem to be of different natures. One class seems to have
quartz or flint with copper pyrites; the other, "calspar." The latter
ours appear to be by far the richest, and to have mainly produced those
immense masses of native silver which made Batopilas so justly cele-
brated.

As a general rule, the metal in them does not commence before the
depth of from 20 to 40 yards, when certain signs and well understood
indications inform the persevering miner of the presence, either below
or ahead, of a silver deposit. Principally among these

INDICATIONS (" PINTAS ")
are the appearance of lead or iron pyrites, small crystals or specks of
a yellowish blende (copalillo), and black or red sulphurets (cardenillo).
Galena, as a general thing, is not found running on to any distance, but
mostly on and near the surface, and of a poor ley (contents of silver).

The metal or ores are found to continue less, in large masses, in a
longitudinal direction in the lode, but invariably increase when going
perpendicularly. The veins may even run for a considerable distance,
both ways, entirely barren, without even showing any of the usual ar-
mament, such as "calspar" or " borrasea ;" yet the parts in ore are ex-
tremely rich, so that a single strike, frequently turns out a large fortune.
On the whole, the barren parts of the lodes seldom run more than forty
varus in length ; so that alter cutting through this distance, the ore
or metal is generally again found of more or less richness.

We know of two mines, "San Antonio" and " Pastrana," the first of
which was worked at the begining of the present cen tury, during four-
teen i/ears, and the latter during eighteen, both in a continual stream of
silver, withofit interruption.

A very interesting, as well as favorable point, occurs in Batopilas, by
the frequent occurence of smaller threads (JJilos), either crossing the
main vein, or uniting themselves with itr; containing, likewise, the pre-
cious metal, sometimes in really such astonishing quantities that it will
pay well to work them ; although they may commence with the thick-
ness of a knife-blade, on a sudden they will widen out.

THE ROCK
of which the Batopilas mountains are composed, is principally " Diorite,"
extremely complicated with Granite or Syanite (compact feldspar with
hornblend), with transitions to dioritic porphyry, or affanite. It partly
presents itself with a fine grain without hornblend, and at other times
dividing into masses of different forms, like conglomerate, due probably
to its elevation. Micarious porphyry forms sometimes the upper or
lower wall of the granite, and unites, often, so intimately with it, that it
is with extreme difficulty the respective ages of the rocks can be decid-
ed. Granite is chiefly found on the northern side of the " Animas "
mountain, and as high up as the "Arbitrios" and "Koncesvalles" mines,
of a gray or light reddish color, with a ftne grain and little quartz and
black mica, with some crystals and feldspar, or of a coarser grain with
dark gray color, but neither sort being stratified.

This latter (stratified) rock is only found in a few localities, such as a
part of the south side of the " Cerro de Animas," where the " Santa
Teresa" mine lays ; also in the " Cata" and " Pastrana" mines. On
the north side of the same mountain, a small stretch on the spur, the
" Baltazar" mine is found, and some other places on the San Antonio
and Nevada Hills.

THE NUMBER OP MINES

which in former times were worked in the mineral district of Batopilas

to a more or less degree, can certainly not fall short of a hundred ;

while those actually in operation will hardly come up to a dozen or two.

Those most favorably looked upon by the mining population, are at

the present day, almost without exception, held by individuals as prop-
erty by way and right of denouncement.

THE RIVER,
which Hows through the valley, contains, all the year round, a good
body of water, which moves the Hacienda of Mr. John Kobinson, of
sufficient capacity to do all the custom work for those mines at present
developed and in operation ; the water being enough to propel those
Haciendas that may in future be erected.

THE CLIMATE
of Batopilas, during the winter months pleasant and warm, is, however,
hot in the summer. Few cases of sickness are known— principally of
the " Calentura " (fever) j the poor ignorant people seldom have the
means on hand to cure themselves, or are too indolent to use the reme-
dies recommended to them.

THE HILLS
are mainly covered with a thick growth of thorny bushes, among which
the " Torote," the " Mausto," the " Varaprieta," which might serve for
medicinal purposes. Of higher growing trees there are but few, and
these only in the valley along the river course ; the " Guamachil," the
" Mezquite," and once in a while a " Tepehuaje " in the humid parts
of the ravines. Oaks, in various species, and pines, cover the more
elevated parts and tops of the mountains, furnishing the timber re-
quired for building purposes and for ladders in the mines, while the
most luxurious grasses everywhere cover the higher ridges.

THE COMMUNICATION
of Batopilas with the outer world is still very limited — due to its
position in the mountains, and its insignificant traffic as yet not requir-
ing any closer connection. Every month now of its reviving progress
makes a regular and efficient one more and more imperious.

Whatever the present population requires for its consumption of
the necessaries of life, is from time to time brought down from the
mountains. The entire carrying trade is done on mule-back, and prin-
cipally from and to the town of El Fuerte, distant about five days
journey in the saddle, but of eighteen to twenty days for pack animals
(Atajos). The freight paid to this place averages from $6 to $8 per
carga of 300 pounds, or be it $39 to $52 per ton of 2,000 pounds.

The same, or a little more, is paid to and from the town of Alamos,
in the State of Sonora, of six days distance.

Communication between Batopilas and San Francisco, California,
may be had either via Mazatlan, Navachiste and El Fuerte, or via
Guaymas, Santa Barbara and Alamos. The first route meets with the
drawback that Mazatlan is not a safe port all the year, and the coast-
ing trade at Navachiste is difficult for the reason of the strong N. W.
winds prevailing, detaining the small crafts perhaps months in the ac-
complishment of their trips ; whereas Guaymas, one of the best ports
in the world, undisturbed in any kind of weather, affords the greatest
safety in landing and shipping. The small coasters going south to
Santa Barbara, accomplish their voyages in a day or two without ac-
cidents. The distance from the latter place to Alamos is about twenty-
six leagues of a perfectly level wagon road. I may also mention, that
in case of disturbances at Alamos, the route of Navachiste, from Guay-
mas, could be taken. The object of these lines is to inform the reader
that there is no difficulty of communication, and that the Guaymas
route is preferable to that of Mazatlan.

THE PRINCIPAL ARTICLES

of consume at Batopilas are either acquired from the villages of Chois,
Baymena, or the small Indian towns and ranchos scattered in the val-
leys of the Sierra, and over the mountain sides, inhabited by the very
numerous half civilized tribe of " Tarumaris."

The average prices at which such articles of daily consumption are
sold, by the quantity, are as follows :

Corn, per fanega $6 00

Beans, " " (frjiol) 8 00

Brown Sugar (panocha), per carga of 600 pieces 24 00

Chile Colorado, per almud

Beef, fresh, per pound

do dried " "

Charcoal, per carga of 4 arrabas-. ,• • • • 1

Firewood, " "

Salt, per fanega 7

Lard, per arraba of 25 pounds 6

Flour, per carga of 300 lbs 25

Tallow, per arraba of 25 lbs 5

Soap, per carga of 300 lbs 26

Tobacco, per arraba of 25 lbs 10 00

Oxhides, green, per piece 1 00

" tanned 5 00

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60 shs Excticpicr nt7 per share, s 3.

LOstu Imperial al 1211 peraharo, b3t).

SO eh! Imperial lit 1189118X per share, sJO.

45 lb. Imperial at 120 per Bharo.

33 shs Cnnildcnce ut 49@5l per share.

11 shs Bullion at tT.'.i.j |.,r aliure.

In. lis Bullion att!5 per share, s 3.

10 nils Bullion at 66 per share, h 30

.vi .lis Wide u est at 9j(j per share.

t. tlu Lady Bryan at 4@3 87>i persharo.

$36,760 Legal Tender Notes al 73?4c.
afternoon session.

6 flhs Savage at 90O@S9O per foot

SahaSavaRO at 990 per toot, s 6.

lap Savage at 900 per foot, 8 3.
36shsophir al440 persharo.
24 shs Ophlr at 445 per foot, b 10.

4 shs Alpha, II. H., al 260 per foot, 8 30.

4 shs Alpha, O. H.. at 270 per foot.

4 shs Gould A Curry at 1030 per root, h.".l.
2 tius Ilulc A Norcross at 970 per foot, s 15
6ahl Hale A Noreross at 1000 per ft, h SO.
2 Btaa llule A Norcross at 975 per fool, s 16.

lOshsChollar-PotosI »t317l< per foot

13 BtU I'liiilliir.l'nliisl at S20I1S22K per root.

3s1ih Belcher at roper foot, s3o.

1 shs Ifellow Jacket at 390 per foot, 8 30.
6 shs Vellow Jacket at 400(3395 per ft.

6 shs Yellow Jacket at 390(3:395 per ft. s 3.
8 shs Yellow Jacket at 390 per foot 8 10.

2 shs Yellow Jacket at 390 per foot
2shs Yellow Jacket at395 pertoot, 8 15.

1 ah Yellow Jacket al 400 per foot b 30.

2 shs Imperial at 120 per share.

10 shs Imperial at 1I9@120 per share, s 30.
15 shs Imperial at 120 per share, s 3.
15 shs Imperial at 121@l20Js< per share.
10 she Confidence at 65@(io per share.
12shs Confidence at 62@61 per share,
in .lis Confidence m 63 per share.

5 shs Overman at is per root.
2 siis Overman at 19 per loot.

511 shs Exchequer ot 7 tier share, S3.
10 shs Sierra Nevada at at 8 per share, a 3.
5 shs RuMlon at 63 per share.
15 Bhs Bullion at 61 per share.

Amount of sales..

..1191,998 60

Wednesday, Febrnary 21.

16 shs Savage at 880@820 per foot.

1 sh Savage at 8SII per foot s 3.

8 shs Savage at 87S®850 per foot, b 30.

2 shs Saviige ut 850 per loot, s 30.

4 shs Savuee in 830(5.835 per tool, s 10.
25 sli. cliiilliu- r si ,u :;ui(„-J7ii per I'm,!,

2 shs Chollar-Potosi at 317}.; per foot h 30.

8sh. Hale A Nureross al 1UO0 per foot b30.

4shsChollar I'ntosi at 9811 per foot s 30.

2 shs Hale A Noreross at 10U0 per ft, b 5.

2 shs Hale A Norcross at 990 per tool.

4 shs Hale A Norcross ut 1000 per ft, b 10.

2 shs Hale A Noreross at 990 per foot, s 10.
368hs Ophlr ai 4:*);,@I37 per foot
12 shs Ophlr u( 435 per loot, 8 3.
16 shs Alpha. G, H.. ul 250@2.',5 per foot.
12 shs Crown Point at 980 per loot, 8 3.

2shs Belcher at 176 per foot
% sli Belcher lit 2iln per foot.

8 shs Yellow Jacket al 360@36S per ft.

2 Bhs Yellow .lueket ill 365 per loot s 10.

8 shs Yellow Jacket a! 3lsl<3.3i;5 per ft, B SO.

4 shs Yellow Jack e! lit 36 > per I not 8 20.

2 shs Yellow Jacket at 390 per foot s 3.
6 shs Empire M & M Co. at 175 pr sh.

3 shs Empire M. A M. Co. at 175 per sh, s 3
1 sh Empire M A M Co. at 175 per sh, s 10.

25 shs Wide West at II per share.
12n shs Luily Bryan at 21o per share.

30 shs Lady Bryan at 3 per share, b 3.

8 shs Overman at 52(5i50 per share.
10 shs Overman at 52 per share, s3.
33 shs Imperial at 120 per share, 3 3.

5 shs Imperial at 119 per share, s 30.

26 shs Commence at 56(3152 per share.

9 shs Bullion at 62 per share.
16shs Bullion, at 10 per share, 83.

12 shs Exchequer at 7 per share.

1 sh Cul stem Nsv Co at 59 per cent.
$ 5,000 Legal Tender Notes at 73?fl' per cent

AFTERNOON SESSION.

21 shs Savage at S00 per foot.

20 shs Savage al 7'ili(,v775 per foot.
I sh Savage at 7«5 per foot, s6.

22 shs Savage at 790 per foot

1 sh Savage at 790 per foot, a 10.

6 shs Savage at 770 per foot, s 30.
3 shs Savage at St 'I per foot, b 30.
1 sh Savage ut 795 per foot.

I sh Savage at 790 per foot, s SO.
16 sits Crow n Point al 975 per foot.

13 shs Chollur.l'ntosi ul 310(31305 per foot.
13shs Chollar-Potosi ut 3nS(5i'W7 per foot.

5 shs Chnllor Potosl at 3D" per toot 8 3.
5shsOhollor Potusi at 305 per foot, 8 30.
lOshsChnllur.Potnsl at 310 per foot, b 5.
3 siis Belcher ai 1S5 per foot b SO.

3 shs Belcher at 185i5ilS71s: per foot
1 sli Belcher at 1911 per foot, b 10.

1 shs Ophir at 410 per foot

2 shs Yellow Jacket at 375@S8B per ft b 10.
2 shs Yellow Jacket at 360 per foot, 8 SO.

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 375 per foot

4 shs Alpha. G. H ., at 230 per foot, s 3.

30 shs Empire M A III Co. at 175 per sh, s 10.

14 shs Overman at 49(3)53 per foot.

10 shs Overman at 5P5152S per share.
25 shs Overman at 55 per toot.
37 shs Confidence nt 50 per share.
10 shs Bullion ai 58 per share, s4.

15 siis Bullion at 59 ner share.
25 shs Imperial at 120 per share.

5 shs Imperial at 120 per share, s5.
10 shs Im peri u I at 118 per share. 8 30.
12 shs Sierra Nevada at 8 per share.
80 shs Ladv Bryan at 3 per shore.
25 shs Ladv Brvun at 31a per share.

5 shs Exchequer at 6'4 per share.
S,shs Cal Steam Nav Co at66@561£ per ct.
Amount of aales $172,324 25

8 shs
10 sip
2sh:
6 shs

2S11:

IS shs
3 shs
10 shs
2 shs
67 shs
20 shs
30 siis
■.'(1 shs
36 shs
12 shs
28 shs
2(1 siis
39 Shs
6 shs
30 shs
1"0 shs

Friday, February ®3.
Savage at 790@8O0 per foot, b 3.

The wood used for mining and building purposes sells likewise very
high, as it has to be brought down during the rainy season from the
mountain tops, with considerable trouble.

Yellow Jacket at S90@400 per ft

Yellow Jacket at 375 per foot, s30.

Chollar-Potosi at 3inii.s:il5 per foot.

Chnllar.Potosi at 330 per foot, b 30.

Hale A Noi cross at 990® 1000 per ft.

Hale A Norcross at 1010 per loot

Imperial at 120 per share.

Imperial at I'll per share, b 3.

Imperial at 121 per share, b 10.

Imperial at 1201$ per share.

Ophir at 425 per foot.

Alpha. G. II.. at 230(171240 per foot

Gould A Currv at IIHHI per toot.

Gould A Curry at 1030@1020, b 30.

Belcher nt 185 per foot

Belcher at 190 per foot, b 30.

Empire M A M Co. at 176 per sh, s 10.

Exchequer at 7ii per share, b 30.
ni sns Confidence at 5",(S)59 per share.
60 shs Overman nt51@'i4 per foot.
11 shs Cal Steam Nav Co at 65055^.

AFTERNOON SESSION.

80 shs Chollar-Potosi at 315®3?2!£ per foot
11 s-is Chnllar- Polos! st 323(51324 per ft
15 shs Yellow Jacket nt 4011(31390 per foot.
10 shs Savage at 830@840 per foot

2 shs Savage at 825 per toot s 30.
60 shs Ophir at 425@420 per foot.
31 shs Confidence at 65(5)75 per share.
59 shs Overman ai 65@5'l per foot.
21 shs Belcher at 200(5190 per foot.

4 shs Alpha at 245 per share.
15 shs Imperial at U9@ 120 per share, 8 30.
10 shs Cal Steam Nav Co at 55 per cent
5 5,000 Legal Tender Notes at 73J£c.
Amount of Bales $160,190 00

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fitting Nummary.

CALIFORNIA.
Trinity County.— The Trinity Journal says
the most cheering reports come from all sec-
tions of the county. Junction City is speaking
loudest just at present. Pariies who have
lately visited Moore & Co.'s claim, just below
Sturdivant's, say that they are working dirt
which throws the surface diggings of early days
entirely in the shade, and that with the present
water prospect they must take out a bushel
of gold this year. We hope so. Field's new
claim, opposite Junction City, is yielding regu-
larly from $12 to $20 a day each for four work-
men.

Shasta. — According to the Courier, the
amount of shipments from Shasta of bars of
gold dust, through Wells, Fargo & Co., during
the month of January last, sums up the fair
aggregate of $79,070.92. January is a com-
paratively dull month for shipments. The
present month nearly equals it now. These
figures do not indicate any great falling-off in
those mines.

During the year ending 31st December last,
the Highland company at French Gulch took
out $67,249.13, and the Washington company
$20,112.59. Both claims promise increased
yields the present year. This company handed
in to Lewin & Co., on the 26th nit., the result
of a ten-days' run. Amount after assay,
$2,530.87, or $253 per day. This company is
making dividends every month.

Horsetown is doing pretty well for a place
where the placers are said to be exhausted.
A few days since, Weil & Co., at that place,
in one day purchased of the miners there
ninety-six ounces. That was the amount for
that day alone, not including the business in
that line during the week.

The new mill on the Potosi lode will be in
operation in the course of another week
There are other lodes at or near Muletown that
are being prospected, and it is believed, from
the evidence already had, that the Potosi is
Dot the only rich lode in that immediate
vicinity.

The Honeycomb company has made no re-
port, but from the best information we can get
it is doing well.

The Washington company, after a thirteen
days' run, cleaned up on the 26th ult. $2,819 — -
a little over 8217 per day. This mine is now
thoroughly open, and there will be no delay fur
want of rock to feed the mill. On the last
clean-up a dividend was made, and hereafter
monthly dividends are expected. There are
six thousand shares in the company, all owned
by five persons. The last dividend amounted
to 33}<j cents per share. The coming monthly
dividends will, of course, be larger, as the full
force of the mill will run uninterruptedly.

The Bunker Hill placer claim continues to
wear the belt. A recent run of two days
yielded $306.25. Very good placer diggings,
if only located in Idaho or .Montana ; yet the
above is far below the general yield of this
claim. Nine days' work, ending on the 6th
instant, resulted in $1,119. The two subse-
quent days realized $837.

The Independent says an assay has been had
from rock taken out of the Williams & Kellen-
ger tunnel, and supposed to be near the lode
for which they are driving, that assays $70 per
ton.

Tuolumne. — The Sonora Democrat says that
during the week we learned that gold-bearing
quartz of great richness has been found in the
neighborhood of Blanket Creek, some eight or
ten miles from Sonora. Wra. Sutton, of James-
town, is the lucky discoverer. Several others
have located claims in the same district, and
are gettiug out splendid rock.

From the Big Oak Fiat section very en-
couraging reports are received in regard to
quartz mining operations. The claims generally
are turning out well ou the other side of the
river. About Deer Flat and the two Garrotes
are several excellent payiDg mines. The mills
and arastras now running are doing very well.
This section is much richer in quartz than is
generally known.

The Mount Ternon mine, on Friday, Febru-
ary 2d, cleaned up $6,000 as the product of
eleven days' work.

Nevada. — The Transcript says that the
Union incline is now down about 170 feet be-
low the surface, and the company is drifting

upon their ledge in a northerly direction. The
ledge is now about eighteen or twenty inches
wide, and the rock is of excellent quality. The
large Cornish pump worked by a twenty-five
horse-power engiue, is sufficient to keep the
mine free of water. The Union ledge is among
the best in this vicinity, and under the excel-
lent system of working adopted by the superin-
tendent, is bound to pay large dividends to the
stockholders.

A fine lot of specimen rock was taken from
the Mohawk ledge on the 16th instant. The
lot was estimated to be worth about $1,500,
and was contained in a small candle-box. A
hundred tons or more of rock from the ledge is
now beiug crushed at Palmer's mill. From
the appearance of the amalgam in the batteries,
the yield is likely to far exceed the anticipa-
tions of the owners. It is now thought it will
come up to a hundred dollars a ton. Kidd &
Tisdale are in luck.

Some fifty or sixty tons of rock lately taken
from the Wigham ledge has been hauled to
Stiles' mill, and is now being crushed.

The Gazette reports some fine looking quartz

! from the Pennsylvania mine, which by working

process prospects at the rate of $130 per ton.

■ That portion of the ledge from which this rock

1 was taken is but eight inches in thickness,

whereas the average width of the ledge is from

eighteeu inches to two feet — but what it lacks

in quantity on that portion of the mine where

they are now at work, is more than made up in

the quality of the ore. The company has no

trouble now with water, the mine being kept

free with the pump running less than half the

time.

The Grass Valley National has seen two
gold bars, molten from gold of the Eureka
mine, of which Wm. Watt is part owner and
superintendent, each one valued at $8,800.
The melting was done by Wm. Wait, and as a
sample of turning the metal into bars, it is
beautifully done.

The same paper speaks as follows of the
placer mines in the upper portion of the
county :

During the past year a large amount of
money has been taken from the mines in the
vicinity of Washington, says the Transcript.
The cement claims of Woolsey & Co., and
Knowlton, Maltman & Potter, have yielded
some of the richest specimens ever taken out
in the State. The two mills erected upon these
claims at Brandy Flat have turned out excel-
lent profits to their owners, and the proceeds
will, in all probability, be greatly increased
during the next year, as the miues will be
thoroughly opened. At Rock Bar, a short
distance above Washington, a number of com
panies are engaged in milling out au old chan-
nel of the Tuba river. The range of gravel
which pays so well at Washington is supposed
to extend from Fall Creek, thence through to
Omega and Diamond Creek.

The Grass Valley National of February 1 0th
gives the annexed mining news : " Workmen
have been engaged for three years past on the
Stockton ledge, one mile west of the Globe
Ranch, nine miles below Grass Valley. On
Saturday a ledge six inches thick was fouud,
from which two men took out over one thou-
sand dollars in a few hours. Where the gold
was found the ledge was within four inches of
the surface of the ground."

Reported Discovert of a Mammoth
Qoartz Ledge.— The Nevada (Cal.) Transcript
says :

We recorded, a week or two ago, the finding
of a quartz specimen by a man named Spayth,
some ten or twelve miles above Nevada, which
yielded $640 in gold. The specimen was
found in a ravine just below a mammoth quartz
ledge, from which it is supposed to have come.
We have since learned some further particulars
in regard to the ledge, ll crosses Deer Creek
at the Cascade Falls, about twelve miles above
Nevada, and which is supposed to extend a
hundred miles or more in nearly a north and
south direction. It extends from Plumas
through Sierra, Nevada, Placer and El Dorado
counties, cropping out in places, but is geuerally
barren. At Steep Hollow it is thirty or forty
feet in width, and for some distance crops out
to a hight of fifteen or twenty feet above the
surrounding rock. We have frequently seen
notices of this ledge in our exchanges, and we
believe it is being worked successfully in some
places in Plumas county. Locations were
made on the ledge in this county as long ago
as 1852, but the prospects uot being favorable,
the locations were abandoned. A number of
locations have recently been made near where
Spayth found the specimen, and we understand
one company purpose running a tunnel to
strike the ledge at a considerable depth.
There is reason to believe that the ledge con-
tains rich pockets, which, if found, would
amply reward prospectors.

Amador. — We learn from the Ledger that
on Friday of last week, twenty additional
stamps were put in motion at the Oneida mill,

two miles from Jackson, making forty in all.
Since the purchase of this mine by the present
proprietors, many useful improvements have
been made, and they now have one of the best
mills in the county. They are also sinking
new shafts, which will materially facilitate the
getting out of rock. The mill and mine are
under the supervision of Mr. Pringle, and from
the way he pushes forward the work, proves
himself a most competent superintendent.

Wilson, Bailey & Co., in sluicing off their
claim near Hornitos last week, on Monday
came on to a quartz boulder, weighing three
hundred pounds, and containing over one
thousand dollars of gold.

Tulare. — Capt. A. B. Paul is pushing for-
ward the work upon his mill in Kearsarge Dis-
trict, vigorously. The Kearsarge company's
mill is on the ground, and will be put up as
soon as the weather will admit. The unusual
severity of the present winter has obstructed
operations at Kearsarge to a very great extent.
The higher portions of the district are covered
with from five to ten feet of snow. The Kear-
sarge mine is the only one now beipg worked
in the district The coming spring and summer
will present quite a busy scene in this neighbor-
hood. A saw-mill will be put in operation in
the spring, to supply the wants of the district
for lumber.

Alpine. — The Mullan claim, as work pro-
gresses, is yielding large quantities of ruby sil-
ver. Several tons are to be hauled to the
Pioneer mill for being worked.

G. W. Probasco, Esq., one of the original
proprietors of the Flora claim, has recently
arrived at Monitor, and conimeuced operations
toward opening the claim. It is his intention
to erect a mill as soon as the mine is suffi-
ciently opened to warrant the enterprise.

The Buckeye, No. 1, has been placed in the
hands of an Eastern company of capitalists for
development. The work of development will
be commenced forthwith, and pushed with
e jergy.

The Scandinavian company, whose claim is
located at the mouth of Scandinavian Cation,
and we believe the first claim located in Alpine
county, are about commencing operations.
The company got into financial difficulties some
time since, and the incorporation was sold out
by some. of its creditors. Some fine quartz has
been taken from the croppings, and the lode
is esteemed highly by its locators.

Some very fine specimens of silver-bearing
ore from the Balaclava claim, have been ex-
hibited at Silver Mountain, at the office of
Wells, Fargo & Co. The company have just
commenced operations, and as the face of the
mountain, where they have commenced their
tunnel, stands nsarly vertical, they will gain
depth rapidly.

REESE RIVER.

The amount of bullion shipped from Austin,
Reese River, during the month of January, was
$49,171. It is said that Mr. Henry A. Gaston,
formerly a lawyer at Austiu, has sent to the
office of the County Recorder a deed for mining
property to the amount of $334,000. The sale
was made at the East, where Mr. G. now is.
He is expected to arrive at Austin shortly.

The Reveille is informed by a person just
arrived from Vankee Blade, that the Confi-
dence mine has just been pumped free of
water, and the work of extracting ore has
been resumed under encouraging prospects.
The mill was to nave commenced crushing last
Monday.

A very favorable report has been made upon
the character of the Lizzie Adams ledge, by J.
W. Varney, superintendent of the Ware mill.
The ledge has beeo traced for the entire length
of the claim. An incline lias been run of a few
feet only in depth, but from which assays as
high as $500 to the ton have been taken. It
lies in a direct line with the Whitlach Union.

Claghorn District. — This new mining dis-
trict is about fifty miles south of Austin, be-
tween the districts of North and South Twin
River. It has been selected by VV. D. Chilson,
superintendent of the Spanish G. and S. M.
company, as a suitable point for the erection «if
its mill. He claims to have there several
superior mines, which he is at present working.
The mill is a Gardiner crusher— -the first of the
pattern ever manufactured — and was warranted
by the maker to crush fifty tons of rock daily ;
and Mr. Chilson estimates its practicable capa-
city— safely as he thinks — at twenty-five tons.
One economical feature claimed for the crusher
is, that it will require a motive power of only
ten horses. It is said to pulverize the rock
very thoroughly, and that the " pulp " will pass
through a screen eighty to one hundred fine.
Mr. Chilson frequently saw the Gardiner
crusher in operation in New Vork, and he was
altogether pleased with its work. In his opin-
ion it will produce a revolution in the mill
business, that will result in discarding the
present battery of stamps. The mill is now
at Egan Canon, whence it will be brought in
immediately to its destination, where it will be
put in operation, it is hoped, by mid-summer.

VIRGINIA CITY AND VICINITY.

The mining prospects of this region are
looking decidedly better than they have been
at. any previous time for the past twelve
niont s. In all the mines of the Comstock
ledge the prospects of richer developments
exist. The Gould & Curry is once more
alive. The Hale & Norcross is again jubilant,
and the Yellow Jacket is beginning to find
out that success consists in activity, labor and
energy, more than in the speculations of Boards
of Stock Brokers in San Francisco.

The Peavine district is also beginning to at-
tract much attention. AVhen the railroad is
extended to that district of the State, it may
count on rich freights of copper ore to be sent
abroad for smelting.

The Overman are busy with their 600-foot
level, and with good hopes of soon finding ore.
The Empire and Imperial are moving quietly
along, both preparing to sink for deeper levels.

The Gould & Curry made a new and impor-
tant strike on the 13th instant, in their lower
level, in the drift which is being run to connect
the BonDer with the old Engine shaft. They
are said to have a 5 foot vein, the entire width
of which will average $50 per foot. This strike
is about on a level with that lately made in the
Hale & Norcross, and 170 leet north of the
north liue of the Savage. It appears to grow
richer as the miners approach the line of the
Savage ; a fact of considerable interest and
importance to that company.

The Ophir is still producing fine ore in the
fourth and sixth levels, and operations, gene-
rally, at this mine are progressing most favor-
ably.

The Chollar-Potosi company have lately
struck a deposit of sood ore in their mine, four
hundred feet below the surface. The new
strike is far east of the old works. Everything
appears to be going east. We shall yet see all
the hoisting works located beyond the eastern
limits of the settled portions of the city.

Mines in Churchill County. — The Appeal
has a letter from Churchill county. The Silver
Wave Mill at La Plata is completed, and com-
menced work. It is a wet crushing mill of ten
stamps, with capacity for ten more, and cost
$100,000. It is said that there is no doubt
but that there is plenty of ore to keep the mill
running. There are eighteen men at work in
the different shafts of the mines. The new
town of Averill, a few miles north of La Plata,
is improving. A mill is buildinir there which
is expected to be ready for crushing by tlie
first of March. New York companies are in-
vesting some in Churchill county.

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yUdwniral.

THE RAZOR QUESTION.

Quit- »ing on of lute

through the columns ofthe -
with i. I heat in TucilitaliDg

ting qualities of a razor. Onei
thul inattnncb as thi ws tliiit

■ ol ;i rasor is notched, tike a saw, the
[on of tli.f .-t.'.-l by heat hum bti i

another
the plieiiomena on the earno prin-
ciple thai a liol knife cuta a cake of bu

whittles a p ol I ban a cold one

— that i.-. tint the hot steel, in coming in cod-
tact with the . and thereby

ptlowa the hot blade to cul it easier than the
other theories have been
f led ; but all quite unsatisfactory, and
such as do nol appear to aoswer the test "l
•ijic American
finally comes to the conclusion that there is no

diil'-r ■•• in the cutting qoalitiea of the hot

ami cold ra/.-.r. Be has tried the experiment
Carefully, shaving one side of his lace with a
old blade, and the other with a hot one, and
umptiorj altogether.
Mow this razor question was thoroughly
id ami most philosophically settled
nearly forty years ago in a number of the
Franklin Journal, now before us, and pub-
lished in Philadelphia in May, 1827. With
ii aforesaid, who doubts the
correctness of the opinion, that warmth facili-
tates the catting of a razor, we think he can
neither have a tender chin, nor a stiff heard;
otherwisi these doubts would have been fully
removed with the removal of his beard.

Lot any one shave with a cold razor and
examine it carefully before wiping, and he will
find a wall of wax like matter along the edge,
which limits its free action to a mere line,
similar to the edge of a double-ironed plane ;
this wall of course prevents the free action ol
the razor. The same thing is observed by the
mower, who is compelled to frequently wipe
his scvlhc with a wisp of grass, and often to use
a knife to remove the gummy substance which
gathers upon the cold blade, near its edge, se-
riously interfering with its cutting qualities.

When a hot razor is used in shaving this wax-
like wall will not accumulate — the matter
forming it is removed as fast as it is deposited
upon the hot steel. The keeping of the edge
of the razor clean, is the cause of the dill'erenee
in the cutting of the same blade, between its
cold and hot condition. A cold blade cannot
be kept clean by dipping it in cold water
except with great trouble and frequent careful
wiping.;. If it could, it would cut as well as a
hot oue. So much for the razor question.

Expansion Dp.ii.i..— ])r. P. Snell.says the
Tuolumne Courier, has been for several days
at work on a new kind of drill, the invention
of a gentleman of Tuttletown, in this couuty,
but whose name we have been unable to ascer-
tain. It is intended to be used after the hole
has been first bored with a common blasting
drill, to eularge the bottom and make a cham-
ber. A steel rod flattened at the end, is the
main shaft of the drill, on each side of this are
cutters moving horizontally, these are thrown
into each of the flattened sides of the main
shaft. A pin with a rounded knob, similar in
shape to a bell clapper, runs up a hole in the
flattened end of the main shaft. This knob is
slightly moveable. On striking the drill this
knob is forced upwards expanding the cutters ;
and on removing the lorce, or cessation of the
blows, the pin falls down to its original place,
and the springs act as before described, so that
the iuatrument can be easily taken out of the
hole. By continuing this modus operandi, the
Chamber is created one, two, or three times
larger than the original hole.

The principle of this drill appears to be
almost identical with the " Linscott Chamber
Drill" already fully described in this paper.
The Linscott drill has no springs, gravity alone
being relied upon to draw the horizontal cutters
into the shaft of the drill.

Strike. — The workmen of the rolling mills
and nail factories at Pittsburg, Wheeling and
Mahoney Valley, Virginia, struck for higher
wages on the 3d of February. The mills are
all stopped in consequence.

Ox TIIK PHEVgNTION of TUB I

Mkt.h.s.— Those familiar with the el

ire well acquainted with the fact that

»"ic i v with regard to

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wer ol keeping them in the nega

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inbination with oxygen, and tl

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tage to the prevention of the oxidation of

"i it as, in the
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■ with water. .Many instances will at
themselves, in whicl

d by the simple contrivance

nding a ring or a si i sine to the

metal to be preserved bri ;lil [I would be

especially applicable in the case of bayonets

and rill.- barrels ; and a zin , ,' ., .1,

! rusting ol the Bword,-

S

A Modification or the Lenoir Gas Engine.
A very valuable improvement in the Lenoir

gas engine has 1 1 effected by M. Hugon, of

Paris. Hitherto the explosion of the mixture
of c"id gas and air employed in these engines
li is been effected by means of a volatic spark,
but M. Hugon effects it by a contrivance which

is ;it ouce somewhat cheaper and ch more

regular in its working. To the slide or other
valves regulating the admission of gas and air
into the cylinder he attaches little burners,
supplied with gas under pressure, and he so
arranges that the flame from these burners
shall explode the mixture in the cylinder at
the proper lime. These little jets are blown
out by the explosion, but are afterwards re-
lighted by an quterjet, which is kept, constantly
burning. This simple improvement seems
likely to considerably diminish the uncertainty
and irregularity which have hitherto character-
ized the action of the gas engine.

Valuable Timber. — The Nevada Gazette
is informed by Thomas Hannah, that within
a mile or two of Summit C'ily there is a grove
of yew trees, extending over a hundred acres
or more of ground, the timber of which is said
to be of an excellent quality for ship building.
Some time since, some small specimens of the
wood were sent to the master workman at the
Mare Island Navy Yard, who stated that it
was superior for ship building to any timber
ever before found in California. Since then a
board some eighteen or twenty inches wide and
five feet in length has been sawed out of one
of the trees, and sent to Ma;e Island, as a
specimen of the size and character of the tim-
ber. The grove has been lucated, and is new
owned by a joint stock company. Parties who
have examined it carefully, say it is the only
wood ofthe kind yet found in California.

New Motive Power. — At a recent session
of the Paris Academy of Sciences, M. ML Bur-
din and Burgot laid before the members a
description of the continuation of their experi-
ments for obtaining the greatest amount of
work from the hot-air machine, so constructed
as to be adapted to a furnace resembling that
of an ordinary steam engine. These gentle-
men express a hope that the result of their
thirty years' labor may be eventually the intro-
duction of a new motive power superior to
steam, and thus capable of increasing the wealth
and power of civilized nations.

The Strength op Ice. — The ordnance de-
partment of the Government has laid down
the following rule, with regard to the strength
of ice : Ice two inches thick will bear infantry ;
four inches, cavalry with fight guns ; six iuches,
heavy field guns ; and eight inches, the heaviest
siege guns, with 1,000 pounds weight to a
square foot.

The New York Tribune has ordered print-
ing paper from Belgium, where it can be pur-
chased (or seven cents per pound in gold. Il
can be laid down in New York for less thau
fifteen cents, while the present price there is
twenty cents.

Mrxfus' League. — A miners' league has
been formed in Union district. Reese River,
having for its object (so reported) the preven-
tion ofthe employment of Cornish miners to
the seclusion of others.

High Rates. — In Minnesota a carpenter
gets at the rate of three bushels of wheat or
filteen bushels ol potatoes for a day's work,
and a laboring man gets a per diem that will
purchase two bushels of wheat or ten bushels
of potatoes.

Geology is 'lime's own biography, printed,
paged, collated, and bound by the fingers of
Omnipotence.

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THE UNION 00PPEE MINE-EICH DE-
VELOPMENTS.

We are permitted to make the following extract
from a private letter received in this city a few
days since, from a gentleman who has just visited
the Union mine, in Copperopolis :

The prospects of the permanency of this mine
were never so great as at the present time. I was
down in the mine last Friday, when I saw, in the
500-foot level connected with the middle shaft, a
vein of concentrated No. 1 ore, twenty-five feet in
width, so far as explored (its full width not yet
being known). In following that deposit eighty
feet upward, to the level ahove, the width is there
found to be twenty-eight feet. This will give
you some idea of the future of the Union mine.
In the No. 3 shaft they have also found a vein of
concentrated ore, at a depth of 400 feet, that keeps
widening, as they drift upon it to the southward.
It is my honest opinion that they have only com-
menced finding the real depth of the deposit in the
Union mine.

In order to arrive at some definite idea of the
actual value of the immense deposit above spoken
of, in the middle shaft, let the reader calculate the
cubic contents of the mass, which is now known to
be of the following dimensions : — Hight, 80 feet ;
width, 26J feet ; length, 150 feet. This will give us
3,180,000 feet; nine feet to the ton, and $60— the
known value of the ore per ton — gives us a cash
value of over two millions of dollars from this single
mass, above the present lower level ! According
to all human calculations, the half of it is not yet
developed. And yet this is only the first class ore
which will be taken from the middle shaft only !
When we take into account the immense amount
of reserved ore in that and the other shafts, and the
further developments yet to be made — this must
be confessed to be the most remarkable mine in the
whole history of copper mining.

Returned John C. Fall, Esq., a gentle-
man pretty well known throughout this State
and Nevada, has recently returned to Hum.
boldt well equipped for effective work for the
development of several mines in that vicinity.
The Register says that parties East have pur-
chased his mill, and in connection with it several
mining claims conveniently situated tor work-
ing ; and have provided him the means to
prosecute vigorously the work of opening the
said claims, and bringing the bullion to the
surface. We wish him and his co-workers the
fullest success in their undertakings.

A NEW BILL OONOEENINfr CQEP0EA-
TI0N ASSESSMENTS,

In the State Senate, on Wednesday of last
week, the Hon. Henry Robinson, of Alameda,
introduced the following Bill, which was re-
ferred to the Committee on Corporations and
ordered printed :

AN ACT CONCERNING ASSESSMENTS UPON THE
STOCK OF CORPORATIONS.

Tlie People of the Slate of California, repre-
sented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as

follows :

Section 1. The Trustees of any corporation,
formed under the general laws of this State,
shall have power to levy and collect, for the
purpose of paying the proper and legal expen-
ses of such corporation, assessments upon the
capital stock thereof, in the manner and form,
and to the extent hereinafter provided, and not
otherwise.

Sec. 2. No one assessment shall exceed
five per cent, of the stated amount of the
capital stock of the corporation, named
in the articles of incorporation, and none
shall be levied while any portion of any
previous assessment shall remain unpaid,
or uncollected, except in cases where all the
powers of the corporation shall have been ex
ercised in accordance with the terms of this
act, for the purpose of collecting such previous
assessment, and except, also, the collection of a
previous assessment against one or more stock-
holders, restrained by injunction or otherwise ;
in which case, further assessment may be levied
and collected according to this act.

Sec. 3. No assessment shall be levied except
by order of the Board of Trustees, concurred
in by a majority of said Board, and entered
upon the records of the corporation.

Sec. 4. Every order levying an assessment
shall specify the amount thereof and the time
when the person or persons to whom and the
place or places where the same is payable. It
shall also appoint a day subsequent to the full
term of publication of the assessment notice
on which the stock upon which assessments
remain unpaid shall be deemed delinquent,
which said day shall not be less than thirty,
nor more than sixty days, from the time of the
making of the said order levying the assess-
ment, and a day for the sale of delinquent
stock, which shall not be less than fifteen, nor
more than sixty days from the time appointed for
declaring said stock delinquent.

Sec. 5. Upon the making of such an order,
the Secretary shall cause to be published im-
mediately a notice thereof in the following
form :

" [Name in full.] [Location of works.] No-
tice is hereby given that at a meeting of the
Trustees of said Company, held on the [date],
an assessment of [amount] per share was levied
upon the capital stock of said Company, pay-
able [when, to whom, and where, particularly].
Any stock upon which said assessment shall
remain unpaid on the [day fixed] shall be
deemed delinquent, and will be duly adver-
tised for sale at public auction, and unless
payment shall be made before, will be sold on
the [day appointed], to pay the delinquent as-
sessment, together with costs of advertising
and expenses of the sale. [Signature of the
Secretary, with particular location of office.]"

Sec. 6. Said notice shall be. published once
each week for four successive weeks in some
daily or weekly paper published at the place
designated in the articles of corporation as the
principal place of business of the corporation,
and also in some paper published in the county
in which the works of the corporation are situ-
ated, if a paper be published therein ; provided,
that if the works of the corporation are not sit-
uated within some State or Territory of the
United States, then publication in a paper of the
County shall not be necessary; provided, also,
that if there is no newspaper published at the
place designated as the principal place of busi-
ness of the corporation, then the publication
shall be made in the newspaper published near-
est thereto ; and provided, also, that the notice
specified in the 5th section of this act may be
served by delivering a copy thereof, certified by
the Secretary, to each stockholder personally,
and in case of such service upon all the stock-
holders of said corporation, then no notice by
publication shall be necessary, and such per-
sonal notice shall be deemed complete.

Sec. 7. If any portion of the assessment men-
tioned in said notice shall remain unpaid on
the day specified therein for declaring the
stock delinquent, the secretary shall, uuless
otherwise ordered by the Board of Trustees,
cause to be published in the same papers in
which the notice provided for in Sec. 5 shall
have been published, a notice substantially in
the following form :

"[Name in full. Location of works.] Notice.
— There is delinquent upou the following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied
on the [date,] [and assessments levied previous
thereto, if any,] the several amounts set oppo-
site the names of the respective shareholders,
as follows : [Names, number of certificate,

number of shares, amount.] And in accord-
ance with law, [and an order of the Board of
Trustees, made on the [date,] if any such order
shall have been made,] so many shares of each
parcel of said stock as may be necessary, will
be sold at the [particular place,] on the [date]
at [the hour] of said day, to pay said delin-
quent assessments thereon, together with costs
of advertising and expenses of the sale. [Name
of Secretary, with particular location of office.]

Sec. 8. Said last named notice shall state
every certificate of stock with the number of
shares which it represents, and the amount due
thereon, separately, except where certificates
may not have been issued to parties entitled
thereto, in which case the number of shares and
amount due thereon, together with the fact
that the certificates for such shares have not
been issued shall be stated.

Sec 9. Said notice, when published in a
daily oi< weekly paper, or in both, shall be pub-
lished as follows : When published in a deify
paper, the same shall be published for a period
of ten days, excluding Sundays and holidays,
previous to the day of sale. When published
in a weekly paper, the same shall be published
for two weeks previous to the day of sale.
The first publication of all delinquent sales
shall be at least fifteen days prior to the day of
sale.

Sec. 10. By the publication of the said no-
tices, as hereinbefore provided, the corporation
shall acquire jurisdiction to sell and convey a
full, complete, perfect, and absolute title to all
of the stock described in the notice of sale upou
which any portion of the assessment or costs
of advertising shall remain unpaid at the hour
appointed lor the sale, but shall sell no more of
such stock than is necessary to pay the assess-
ments due and cost of sale.

Sec. 11. On the day and at the place, and
as nearly as may be at the hour appointed in
the notice of sale, the Secretary, who is hereby
fully empowered and authorized, shall, unless
otherwise ordered by the Board of Trustees,
sell, or cause to be sold at public auction, to
the highest bidder for cash, so many shares of
each parcel of said described stock as may be
necessary to pay the assessment and charges
thereon, according to the terms of said notice
of sale ; provided, that if payment be made
before the time fixed for sale, the party paying
shall only be required to pay the actual cost of
advertising.

Seo. 12. The person offering at such sale to
pay the assessment and costs for the smallest
number of shares, or fraction of a share, shall
be deemed the highest bidder.

Sec. 13. If, at the sale of any stock nnder
the foregoing provisions of this Act, no bidder
shall offer to take and purchase the same for
the amount of the assessments, and costs and
charges then due upon the same, then and in
such case the same may be purchased and bid
in by the company or corporation, through the
Secretary or President, or any Director or
Trustee thereof, at a sum equal to the amount
of the assessments, costs, and charges due
upon the same ; and in pursuance and by virtue
of such purchase, the said assessments, costs
and charges, shall be credited, as satisfied and
paid in full, on the books of such corporation,
and entry of the transfer of such stock to such
corporation, in pursuance of such sale and
purchase, shall be made on the books of said
corporation. While such stock shall remain
the property of such corporation, the same
shall not be assessable, nor shall any dividends
be declared upon the same ; but all assess-
ments and dividends shall be apportioned upon
and against the other stock of such company
not owned by such corporation. All purchases
of its own slock made by any corporation, in
accordance with the provisions of this section,
shall be held valid, and as vesting the legal
title to the same in said corporation, and the
stock shall be held subject to the control of the
remaining stockholders, who m y make such
disposition of the same as they may deem fit,
in accordance with the by-laws of the corpor-
ation, or vote of a majority of the remaining
shares. Whenever any portion of the capital
stock of any corporation is held by the said
corporation by purchase, a majority of the re-
maining shares of stock in said corporation
shall be held to be a majority of the shares of
the stock in said 'incorporated company, for all
purposes of election, or voting on any ques-
tion before a stockholders' meeting.

Sec 14. The time fixed in any notice of
assessments, or notice of delinquent sale, pub-
lished according to the provisions of this .Act,
may be once extended for a period of not more
than thirty days, by order of the Board of
Trustees, duly made and entered on the
records of the corporation ; but no order ex-
tending the time for the performance of any
act specified in any notice shall be effectual,
unless notice of such extension or postpone-
ment be appended to and publisned with the
notice to which the older relates.

Sec. 15. No assessment duly levied shall be
rendered invalid by a failure to make proper
publication of the notices hereinbefore provided
for, nor by the non-performance of auy act
required to be performed in order to enforce

the payment of the same ; but in case of any
substantial error or omission in the course of
proceedings for collection, all previous proceed-
ings, except the levying of the assessment,
shall be void, and publication shall be begun
anew.

Sec 16. No suit shall be maintained to
recover stock sold for delinquent assessments
or to invalidate any such sale on the ground of
irregularity or in making the assessment, or
defects or irregularity in the sale or notice of
it, " unless the party seeking to maintain such
action shall first pay or tender to the corpora-
tion or parti/ •holding such stock so sold, the
sum for which the same was sold, together
with all subsequent assessments which may
have been paid thereon, and interest from the
time they were paid ; and no such action shall
be sustained unless the same shall be com-
menced by the filing of a complaint and the
issuance of a summons thereon within six
months after such sale shall have been made.

Sec 17. "An Act Concerning Assess-
ment upon Stock of Corporations," approved
April 4th, 1864, and all Acts and parts of
Acts, inconsistent with the provisions of this
Act, are hereby repealed ; provided, that such
repeal shall not affect proceedings commenced
for the collection of assessments heretofore
levied, but all such assessments may be col-
lected in accordance with the provisions of the
laws then in force.

Sec. 18. This Act shall take effect imme-
diately.

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Eastern Capital for the Mines. — We un.
derstand that dispatches have been received stating
that General Eosccrans is now on his way back to
this city, with capital for developing certain mines
in which he is interested, in Lower California and
elsewhere. The General will also take an activo
part in the initiatory preparations for starring the
work at the western terminus of the Southern
Pacific Railroad. It is understood that a large
number of prominent capitalists are engaged in
this enterprise, and that all the aid required for its
construction can be easily obtained. The General,
in both these enterprises, represents numerous
heavy capitalists and prominent individuals at the
East.

Wo would also state, in this connection, that
Capt. Winder, formerly in command at Black
Point, near this city, and who arrived here per
steamer two weeks since, has gone down the coast
to take charge of a mine located at a point in Lower
California, about forty miles south of the Califor-
nia State line, and some eight miles from the sea-
coast. The Captain, during his visit to the East,
negotiated a sale of these mines, in which both
himself and Gen. Eosecrans are interested, to a
Philadelphia company, composed of some of the
heaviest capitalists in western Pennsylvania.
Capt. Winder goes down to superintend the work
at the miues for this company. We are pleased to
learn that during his absence at the East, some
very rich and important developments were made
at the mines, which have greatly increased their
value and importance.

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Correspondence. — We have received, in ad-
dition to correspondence already noticed, and not
published, the following communications :■ — "Elec-
tricity the Cause of Earthquakes ;" " The Mam-
moth Mining District " of Nye Co., Nevada ; A
Letter from Aurora by " * * * * ;" A Letter from
our Regular Correspondent, dated Amador, Feb. 1 ;
" Blue Lead," from Nevada City, and another
letter from " M," of Brown's Valley.

Queen Emma, of the Sandwich Islands, now
on a visit to England is said to be suffering in
bodily health from the severe tax imposed
upon her by the English public in almost com-
pelling her to travel from place to place to
satisfy the natural curiosity to see her. Her
medical advisers have been compelled to posi-
tively forbid her any further appearance in
public until she has had time to recuperate.

Cheap Telegraph. — Since the opposition
telegraph line between San Francisco and Vir-
ginia ba3 gone into operation, telegraphic rati a
have been reduced to fifty cents for ten words.

Postponements. — We would again call the
attention of Secretaries to a certain point of
the mining law, too commonly overlooked, viz :
The requirement that all postponements must
be added previous to the expiration of the
regular publication of assessment or sale
notices.

Important to Calli'ornlnnR.— Many inventors have
lately had their claims tor Patents seriously umd in some
cases fatallvldelaved by the umiiuilltlciuion of agents who
have not complied with the Government license and revenue
laws, as well as other new and imperative regulations.
These discrepancies, althoue'h nrlsinc trom the tnexperiencs
of honest ngents, are nonetheless dangerous to applicants
for patents, whose safest course is to trust their business
with none hut active and experienced solicitors. ThmMik-
iwo and Scientific Pkbss Fatf.nt Agkniy has strictly com-
plied with the roqniairious of (he; rjopiiriment, and properly
tiled aU necessary papers as Claim Agents.

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121

MINING SHAREHOLDERS' DIKECTOKY.

List of Notices of Meetings, Dividend* As-
sessments and Delinquent Sales.

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! Unburn ^iiil Tliim

COMPILED TOR BVtRY ISSDK.

At1\ <-rll»r«l In tlif MlnlnK und S<l.-t.illl.- Pre**
uud olht-r Sun Kr.nn l-« ■■ ■! ■tin n.i I - .

K«MS in'Tor DATADT'a DAT

Aj«r> to,. hmt. dkli5v't lut. or uu.
ArbilrU*. C'biliUAh*. Mux.. (2 Mar 27— April 7

Mar 3— Mar 20

HnnUr Mm*' <; Afl M. co., 91. M MarZJ-AprtH

Belchi-i-. fioltl Hill, Nev - tie r>b M

BKonM.lM.i,, Meeting If U I

*>. v..*S Feb 17- MarS*

'elrotoum co., SOo IYl> 21— Mar 8

C&mcIIi. S.v.,!,. oo., CnL.SS r. !. .-H-M.ir B

N«» . »1 Mur 15— M*x31

Cblplonea. Booorm, Hex., $3 M«r 14— Mar SB

Capital Mooting f*b -'■

Daney, Lyon co., Nov., 50c Mar B— Mar SB

Kvoca, Del Norte co., CmL, 23c Mar 3— Mnr 19*

1 Hopper, *1 Feb tO-Feb 21

P»b7— POb23

Bl i i-t' J Peb*6— Mar lo

Fr.i -Americano, S411 Aotonbi I*,Oal,fl0c— Marl7-Mar28

Oeo. WuhlngtoD, JJplDfl Od., faI.,*I.W..Ear 2i— April I0»

■ Oopper, DallfortotoO'i i.v Feb 24— Mar 10"

llalo k Norcroo*, Btoroj 00., Nov., 139 Mnr (—Mar 13

nay ward I'clroleum Adjourned Mooting Mar 1

Iowa, Btoroy eo., Nev Hooting Feb 22

•MX I. , Ali-ln.' <*■>., Onl.,$i,M Miiri-Mar 10

Keokuk. Contra Coata co., Cat., 10c War 17— Mar 31"

Pen 17— MarlB"

Keotack fev-, 57 » Mar a— Mar 21

. Nov., ji ....Mar 3— Mar 20"

011,80c Feb as-Mar 3

[.iiuni, \ri/.ii:i, ft'c Mar 3— Mar 19"

l.niv ..r tbi [dike, Arizona Mar 3— Mnr 19*

1 tlon Quartz, 50c Fob 20— March 10

1 index, G ra, Hex., $S Mnr L— Mar 15

I mdor co., Nov., $5 Feb 14— Mar 3

Horning sinr. Alpine co., si HarS— Mar id

Napoleon, Calaveras co.,$7 Fob 13— Feb 23

Nonpareil, SI Feb 20— Mar LO

Oxford Beta, Bxmeralda co., Nov., 50c Feb 17— March 3"

Overman, Btorej co., Nov., Sio Feb 9— Feb 26

Providence. Nevada CO., Cnl-, SI Mnr 17— Mar 31«

Planet, Copper Meeting Feb 22

Chihuahua, Mex.,S2&...,, Feb 10— Feb 24

Rodger*, Storey en., Nev., $3 Feb 27— Mar 12

Southern Light, Lander co., Nev., $12.50.., .Mar 10— Mnr 26*

BaotlagO, Lynn on . NOV., 51 Feb 1— Feb 20

Blerra Vallor, Plumas co., Ool., Si Mar 6— Mar 17

liver,] e Ins CO., Hev., S3 Mnr 9— Mnr 23

BalambO UOppor, 50C Mnr 17— April 5

BJerrn Nevada, Store] co., Nov., $2 Mnr 13— Mnr 2$

Tiiniiiniii-: Mountain, 50c Feb 10— Feb 26

r/nlted States, Storey co., Nev., 50c Mnr 17— Mnr 31"

Walipl, Arizona Annual Meeting, Mnr 21*

Wide West, Alpine co., S3 Feb 3— Mar 2*

Yellow Jacket, Storey co., Nev., 150 Mar 17— April 17

•Those marked v. lib an asterisk (*) arc advertised In this
Journal.

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eueli nihil! iini.il s.jihi r t» 2 50

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Postponements, per >qunro, one week 1 on

Blips "i Advcrtlscmenis, printed for meetings or assess-
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Advertising blanks iiiul circulars Free

Miscellaneous Advertisements.

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Const should biiar in mind that by patronizing our Patent
Agency they can sign all necessary papers for securing pa-
tents almost Immediately, thereby avoiding tbo three
month's delay requisite in transacting »>u«iness through
Eastern agencies.

Our Circulation.— The Mining and Scientific Press
has a large and permanent subscription list, and enjoys a
more universal circulation among stockholders and per-
sons directly Interested in Bulling than any oilier paper on
this coast.

From the Stock Circular of Associated Brokers of the S. F. Stock & Exchange Board.

lay Mobniho, February 24tb, 1 866.

Srlul-Aunual lUport. ,,i il„ Saving, anil bo,o in. 1 it til Ion. of

Snu Frmnctaeo,

JUMM.

Date of Rpl

Loans.

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Saving- «nd Loan

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1,901,155 37

1.520,331 M
KMJ* 27

191,000 t»

81.312 32
42,235 00

58.000 01'

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Daring llio recent agitation of tho currency question by the [legisla-
ture of this State, with a view to a repeal ol' the Specific Qotltract
Law, a large number of deposits were withdrawn from Beveral *,l the

above institutions, particularly from the Jlibernia; but since the final
vote in the Senate against the proposed change, confidence has been
restored, and the reflux is even greater than before. As is well known,
the loans made by these associations are secured by mortgages upou
lirst-claas real estate, and repayable in monthly installments. The
Qibernia Savings and Loan Society declared, daring the past six
months, dividends of one ^jlcent. per month ; the S. F. Savings Union
declared 1 1-5 %} cent, per month to term depositors, ami 1 ^j) cent, to
ordinary. Tho California Building divided 1,' accent, per month.
Pending the actiou of the Legislature, it was deemed prudent to carry
unusually heavy cash balances, which, of course, decreased the per-
centage depositors derived from the gross gains ; but this is no longer
necessary, and loans are now made with more freedom.

The Money .Market presents no new feature. A li.ir degree of ac-
tivity prevails, and tho current rate in bank is l@U.i 1? cent, per
month, with occasional transactions upon more favorable terms to the
borrower.

Bi ceipts of treasure from domestic sources, since our last reference,
have amounted to uiue hundred thousand dollars, making an aggregate
of some three million dollars thus far during the current mouth. Bui.
lion has been in good deniund for shipping purposes, and sales of gold
bars were made at about 850 ; silver bars range from % to 1 '$ cent,
premium.

Legal Tender Notes are dealt in at the Board to the. extent of
$60,000 at 73J^@73^gC, closing at 73!4'c. bid. Our latest telegraphic
advices from the East quote gold at 137.

The Mining Share Market has been somewhat irregular this week.
Some stocks met with a materia! decline, while others have been well
maintained at a slight advance. The tenor of advices from a number
of claims is considered favorable.

Gould & Curry receded Irom $1,050 to $1,000, then sold at $1,030,
buyer 30, and closed at $1,050 asked. The botly of ore found recently
on the " 2d station " is said to be improving. The company's mill is
now running up to its full capacity, and during the first 16 days of this
month, 1,925 tons of ore were reduced at that establishment.

Savage has been actively dealt in, and some 200 feet changed hands,
steadily declining from $1,025 to $770, seller 30, and selling yesterday
at$800@S840. The drift from the bottom of the prospecting winze

mi the lower level now discloses a less formidable body of ore than was
supposed to exist at that point. Mr. Chas. Bouner has been chosen
superintendent in lieu of Mr. Curtis.

Hale i Norcrosa declined from $980 to $940, advanced to $990, drop-
ped to I960, rallied to $1,010, and sold at the close at $1,050 bid, b. 30-
Th. ■ newly-discovered ore deposit in the 700-feot level is said to look
promising, and has been tolerably well developed a distance of nearly
100 feet north and south. The ore strata, with the quartz lying to the
v.,-1 ,,! il, also presents a flattering appearance, and is thought to indi-
cate the existence of an extensive body of ore in the next level below.

Crown Point rose from S900 to S975,and closed yesterday at $1,025
bid. I luring the week ending February 16th, 590 tons of ore were
extracted from this mine. In breasting out the full width of the lode
going north, the ore deposit is 30 feet wide in tho 300-feet level. The
incline 60 leet from the north lino is now down some 20 feet in fine
ore, a small portion of which is being reserved for dry crushing. Ship-
ments ol bullion during the current mouth huve amounted to about
880,000 th, is lar.

fellow Jucket has been dealt in to the extent of 325 feet, advancing
from s 140 to |480, dropping to $1-111. rallying to $470. then declining
to $360, seller 30, and selling yesterday at "$390(3)400. During the
week ending February 12th, 647 tons of ore were hoisted to the sur-
lace ; 120 tons were reduced at outside nulls, yielding $33.77 per ton,
and the total receipts of bullion amounted to $14,850. The Keutuck
company, in drifting to the Yellow Jacket line, and then west, at a
depth of 285 feet, have met with a body of fine ore, supposed to be a
continuation of the West stratum on the Crowu Point.

Ophil' has been rather steadily maintained, advancing from $435 to
$150, receding to $430, and closing at $425. This mine continues to
produce some fine ores taken from the fourth and sixth station levels.
In the ninth gallery there is nothing new. The south drift has now
reached a point 90 feet north of the Central shaft.

Chollar-Potosi rose from $305 to $325; receded to $306, and then
sold at $3(I6@324. Within this range more than 300 feet was dealt
in. The Grass Valley Station is said to have improved a little recently.
The Bajazette ground shows no change, and the Slope over head of
Incline is looking as well as formerly. In the 2d Station the south
end shows some improvement in raising up. Station 60 feet below
Potosi tunnel good ore is now found on both sides of the old works.
In the mine, new shaft, etc., 154 men are now employed. During the
week endiug February 16th, 637 tons of ore were sent to custom-mills,
yielding an average of about $28 per ton, and 591 tons were sold at an
average of $5)i< per ton.

Alpha rose Irom $260 to 280, then sold at $240@242, closing at
$245. Belcher rose from $190 to $220, buyer 30, dropped to $170,
rallied to $185 and $190, buyer $30, and sold yesterday at $190@195.
Empire Mill and Mining company met with small sales at 175(a)180,
closing at $190 asked.

Imperial ad vauced from $116 to $121, and sold yesterday at $119
@$120, seller 30. The yield of the Company's mill for the first two
weeks of this month amounted to $29,632.

Bullion rose to $67, fell to $59, and sold yesterday at $58@$59.
Drifting still continues at a depth of 680 feet, and it is thought that
the lode will be reached east ol the engine shaft.

Overman has been sold at 48 to 55, and closes at $55. Work is
progressing vigorously in the 600-feet level west and north of the
engine shaft.

Confidence suddenly advanced from $41 to $63, then declined to 50
and closed at $75. Lady Bryan was sold at 4@4Jj, Exchequer 6±£
@7, Wide West at $9, and Sierra Nevada at $8.

The aggregate recorded sales of Stocks and Legal Tender Notes,
since Saturday last, amounted to $839,191 50.

San Pranoisco Stock and Exchange Board.

San Francisco, Feb. 23, 1866

Bui. A?kc,l.

United States 7 3-10ths $ 74 S 74Ji.'

Gov. Legal Tender Notes T'.'i 73.'2'

StateB Is, 7 ft cent 86^ 87

&in Francisco lu ft cent

San Francisco Bonds, 18S5. S ft cent 70

San Francisco Bonds, 1858,0 ft cent 67

Sucramcuto City Bonds, 6 ft cent

Sacrameuto County Bonds, 6 ft cent 50 65

Marysvillc Bonds, 10 ft cent 75

Stockton Bonds, 10 ft cent 60

Yuba County Bni, ,1*, 10 ft cent 75 SO

Butte County B Is, 10 ft cent 6-i SO

Calirornia Navigatiou Co 55 55}^

State Telegraph Stock 22 .,

San Francisco Gas C 1U7 103

Sacramento Gas Co 75

Spring Valley Water Co 60 601^

RAILIIOAOS,

Pacramenln Valley Railroad

Omnibus Railroad 47 50

Central Railroad Co 65

Nortb Ueaeb aud Mission 4S 50

MIKUfG STOCKS.

Opbir S .c:5 $ 4"0

Gould&Curry looo lolo

Empire M. JiM.Cn 175 185

Sierra Buttes Quartz Co

Central ....

California

Savage 805 810

Chollar-Polosl 3C3 305

Halo it Not-cross 10UO 1010

Whito&Murphy

Sierra Nevada S 9

Yellow Jacket 400 405

Overman 51 52

Cedar Hill Tunnel

WideWesl 9 10

Crown Point 1030 1050

Antelope ....

Emeralda 1 5

^Etua

Heal del Monte 15

Bullion, G. H. 59 60

Buckeye ....

Dick Sides ....

Imperial..... 119 119

Alpha 200 265

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TnE Pbkss is a large, sixteen-page paper, and is truly a
valuable assistant to the mining interests oi' the Paciflc
Coast [Nye County News.

San Francisco Jobbing Prices Current.

Flour, extra, ft bbl 7 00 @ 7 25

Do Superfine 6 75 @ 7 00

Com Meal, ft 100 ft IS) 3 50

Wheat, v .100 ft 2 10 @ 2 25

Oats, choice, ft 100 ft 2 05 (SI 2 20

Barley, ft -oo ft 1 10 g 1 IS

Beans, ft lot) 11, 4 50 @ 5 50

Potatoes, ft 100 ft 1 05 @ 1 25

Hay, ft ton 11 00 @18 00

Live Oak Woorl, ft cord 8 00 (§>10 00

Beer, on loot, ft ft 6@ 7

Beef, extra, dressed, ft ft 12>£c@ 15

Sheep, oo foot 1 00 @ 2 00

Hugs, on 1'oot, ft ft 9® 10

Hogs, dressed, ft IB 13® 14

Groceries, Elc.

Sugar, crushed, ftft 16® —

Do China 10 ® 12i<;

Coffoe, Costa Rica, ft It — @ 27

llo Rio 26® —

Tea, .Japan, ^', ft 85 @ 1 00

1)0 Green 70 ® 1 00

Hawaiian Rice, ft ft 8® 10

China ,lo 7® S

Coal Oil, ft gal 1 10 W 1 15

Caulles, >t ft -^4® 26

Ranch Butter, ft Ife 50® 55

Isthmus tl .' 35® 40

Cheese, California, ft ft 20 ® 20

liggs.ftdoz 40® 45

Lard.ftlfc 22(g) 23

Ham and Uacou, ft ft 25® —

Shoulders 20® 22

San Francisco Eetail Prices Current.

Butter, Calirornia fresh ft It 50® 60

do picklodftft — ® —

do Oregon 35® 40

do New York, ft lb 45® 50

Cbecse.ft ft 26® 35

Honey, "frit 30@ 40

I'-'ggS, ft ,lnz 50(0) —

Latd.ftft ® 25

Haiosan,! Baon, ft ft 28® 30

Cranberries, ft gal 60® 70

Potatoes, sweet, ft ft S@ —

do Irish, ft ft 1® 2K

Tomatoes, ft ft 5® 8

Onions. %1 ft *® 6

Applcs.No. 1, ftlt 8® 10

Pears, table ft ft 3® 10

Plums, dried, ft It 15® 26

Peaches, dried, ft ft 15® 25

Grapes, ftft 5® 16

Oranges, ft, d, ,/, 62® 75

Lemons, ft doz i 1 25® 1 50

Chickens, apiece 87® 1 12

San Francisco Metal Market,

PKICES FOK INVOICES.

Jobbing price* rule from ten to fifteen per cent, higher than the
Jolloicing quotation*.)

San Francisco, Feb. 16. 1866.

Iron.— Duty: Pig $9 ft too; Railroad 60c ft 100 fts; Bar
l®I>£e ft It; Sheet, polishod, 3c ft ft, common, 1>^@
1%C ft It; Plate 1K° ft ft; Pipe, l>jc ft It; Galvanized
2>SC ft ft.

Scotch anil English Pig ft ton 70 @— 75

American Pig ft ton 60 @65

Relined Bar, bad assortment, ft ft 3 @—

Refined Bar, good assortment, ft It 3M@—

Boiler No, 1 to 4 4 @ 5

Plate No. 5 to 0 iii® 6

Sheet No. 10 to 13 4 @—

Sheet No. 14 to -.0 , 5 ®—

Sheet No. 24 to 27 °%@—

Copper.— Duty : Sheathing 3;;c ft ft; Pig K Bar 21-Sc ft ft.

Sheathing ftft 3S @38

Sheathing, Old 20 ®30

Sheathing, Yellow 3a tosl

Sheathing, Old Yellow 12 ®13

Bolts...... 13 ®1B

Composition Nails 30 ®32

llN 1jI-\tks.— Dutv: 2>ic ft ft.

Plates, Charcoal, IX ft box 14 ®15

Plates, 1 C Charcoal 12 ®13

Rooting Plates 11 @12

BaucaTin Slabs, ft ft 30 ® '5

Steel.— English Cast Steel, ftft 12 ':(n,16

Quicksilver.— Per ft — ®65

For export 55 @—

Zinc-Sheets ftft 9«@10

LEAO.-Pigftft 8 @—

Sheet 10 @12

Pipe 10 @12

Bar 9«(S10

Borax— California, ft ft 20 ®23

Electrotype Cots, Encra vinos, Etc. — Our Job Printing
OiHce is abundantly supplied with elegant engrtivinga, or-
naments, and other erabelishmoots to suit the various
branches of industry in this State.

Postponement* and Alteration!*.— Secretaries are
requested to give notice or postponements, or alterations
which they may desire made In their advertisements at
their earliest convenience. New adve-ttsements should be
sent in as early as possible

Twelfth Volc-me.— The Mining and Scientific Press, pub-
lished at Pan Francisco, commenced its twelfth volume on
the 6lh iust [Nye Couuty News.^

122

After the War the Mines. — This wag the
policy of President Lincoln, and in keeping
with this we find our generals making reports
from the metalliferous districts, and disbanded
soldiers, Federal and Confederate, delving for
the metals, In the old gold districts of Vir-
ginia the scene of the battles between Lee and
his Federal opponents, there is a return to the
gold searchings of other days. More than two
million dollars of gold were obtained in the
past from Culpepper, Louisa, Goochland,
Orange, Spottsylvania, Fluvanna, Buckingham,
Prince Edward, and other and neighboring
counties of Virginia, and since the Rebellion
closed hundreds of former Confederate soldiers
having engaged in washing the gold deposits.
It is stated that about two thousand of such
miners are now at work in Louisa and Gooch-
land counties, and that the average is two pen-
nyweights a day to each miner. Some of the
quartz is crushed with stone and iron mortars.

Situation Wanted.
An Engineer, w ho would Uko charge of a Stationary
Eugine, ill the city or country, for a reasooahle salary, do-
sires a situation. Address, " Eugioe," Box 17, San
Francisco Post Office. 6vl2tf

Trades and Manufactures.

Pacific Glass "Works

Are now prepared to execute orders for the manufacture of
All Kinds of JioUk-s to Order.

Office, No. 621 Clay street, San Francisco. 3vll-3m

JOHN SA5I1!!.,
(SUCCESSOR TO O. GORl)

4H A. K B X. E WORKS,

No. 408 Pine St. bet Montgomery and liearny, San Francisco.

SEaintcls, Monument*, Tombs, Plumbers' Slabs,

Etc., On hand and Manufactured to order.
BSF" Goods shipped to ail parts of the State. Orders re-
spectfull} solicited. 5vS-3in

1VA-TI-IA-I>J"IEIL< OKAY,

General Furnishing Undertaker,

611 Sacramento St., corner of Webb, San Francisco.
Barstow's Metallic Kurlal CasUets and Cases.

THEOBOSE liADLEXKEKO,

Maker of Models for Inventors.

MACHINES, MATHEMATICAL, OPTICAL AND PHIL-
OSOPHICAL Instruments, Scales, Weights, etc. Steel
Stumps, Dies auu Die sinking, i^iubossing stumps. Repair-
ing of machinery promptly attended to.

No. 4lo Market street, San Francisco. n7-tf

3?alru.ei''s Patent

ARTIFICIAL LEG,

Manufactured 1st pliiladelpiiia, Fcn.il*

.JAItVIS JEWITT, AGENT.
629 Washington Street, San Francisco, Cal. lOvS-lm

BEIflS WHELAN,
JTasIiioaniTble Soot MaJkex-,

KEPAIEINO NEATLY DONE, AT SHORT NOTICE.
Wo. 1? Fourth Street,

Near Market street, San Francisco.
15vl0-lm»

FI&E, HYDRAULIC Ik SUCTION HOSE,

And Xjeatliei' JBeltixxg.
, 3MC. M. COOK <Sc ©OJN",

801 Battery Street, San Francisco,

Are now manufacturing as above, Fire, Hydraulic and
Sucrion Hose, and Scanner Ueliiny, of any dimension mid
in auj quamiiy which may be desired. Fire Hose and
Belling constantly un hand or luanuiactured to order. Abo
Saddled and fclurs,e Collars.

Tlie subscribers wuukl respectfully ask purchasers to call
and examine their stuck.— ulso testimonials oi the eflicicney
of their work iroinsncllas Have used Llicir hose both lor lire
and nulling purposed Adipioiiia was awarded lo us last
year, by the Aicchuuics' Institute, of this city, and a silver
medal this vear. lUvll-ly

Sj^IN" FRANCISCO

COKBAGE MANUFACTORY.

CONSTANTLY ON HANI),

A JLargpe nnu Complete Assortment

MANILA OOI£X> AG-E,

FOR MINING PURPOSES.

ALSO

WHALE XiIKE, BALE ROPE, ETC.,
Manufactured from Pure Manila Hemp.

Hoisting Ropes for Deep Shafts,

ALSO

ILixies for Perry JTSoats,

Manufactured to Order.

Office at TUJttBS «fe CO.'S,

Nos. Oil and 613 Frontstreot,
Manufactory at the Pntre HvlO

Professional Cards.

Oui' Patent Agency.

The Patent Agency of the Mining and Scientific Peess
has been signalized with remarkable success during the
past two years. The importance to the inventive genius of
this coast of a thorough and reliable agency for the solicita
tion of Letters PATKNTfroni the United States and foreign
Governments cannot be over-rated.and the Proprietors of the
Press, feeling the responsibility which rests upon them, and
the reward which must follow the faithful performance of
their trusts, will take care to afford inventors every advan-
tage to be secured to them through a competent and re-
sponsible agency upon this coast.

S. C. IOTJOjHIEjE «fc SON,

ARCHITECTS.

BESIGXS, MACHINE DKAWOGS, AM)
BKAWIK6S OHi WOOJ>.

7 '4o and ys Montgomery DESloolc

SAN FRANCISCO. 25vl0-3m

FKEDEKICK MAKSELL.

Mechanical & Architectural Draughtsman,

No. 422 California street, corner of Leidsdorff.

JAMES IMC. TAYLOK,

Attorney and Counsellor at Law,

COURT. COMMISSIONER, appointed by the Fourth District

Court, COMMISSIONER O' DEEDS for Nevada

and Massachuseits,

Court Block, San j^rancisco.

Entrances opposite City Hall, Merchant street, and 63G
14vlltf Clay street. • ■

DR. H. AUSTIN,

DENTIST,

Wo. 634, ■Washington Street,
Between Montgomery and Kearny Streets

[OTKlt SAN FRANCISCO BATHS]

SAN FRANCISCO. 20vl0-qy

AUGUST ICU1VAJST,

Stock Broker,

Member of the
Sa.it Francisco Stocls and Exchange Board,

Buys and Sells Stocks, Bonds, Etc.
Office. No. 540 Washington Street, San Francisco.

G. I\ 3D3EETKJE1V,

Mining Engineer and Metallurgist,

Address ----- San Francisco.

WILLIAM 3?. BLAKE,

KfUNlEaC ENGINEER,

Will make Surveys and Examinations of Mines, or give
advice regarding their working, the erection of Ma-
chinery, etc.

Office at Union Iron Works, corner of First and Mission
stS., or Lock Kux-!,U77 tost Office, San Francisco.
Ilv22qy

W. O. ANDREWS,

NOTARY I* TJ IB 3L. I C,

— AND —

COJMCSJCISSIOjVDEIt OF XJZEJEIDS,

636 Montgomery Street.
lOvSqy

GEORGE IX. S5AK.EJffi,

Lithographer & Engraver,

Wo. 5£2 Montgomery St., Subi Francisco.

MINING STOCK CERTIFICATES LITHOGRAPHED
IN MOST AUTISTIC STYLE. CALL AND
EXAMINE SPECIMENS.
lOvS-tf

SHEEMAN DAY,

No. ST Montgomery Block, Sa.n Francisco.

Will examine, survey and report upon mines, and cons
and advise concerning investments in mining property, or
the machinery management and expenditures of mines.
22q*

To Mining Companies.

A GENTLEMAN OF MUCH EXPERIENCE AS A Mix-
ing Superintendent, in England, S| ain, and on the Pa-

cnic coast, and one intimately acquainted with every de-
partment ol mining, and with nearly every class of miner-
al, is desirous ufscciinnc a position as SlipLTiiueiident of
some mining operaii'm m California or Nevada. The appli-
cant was for tour years Superintendent of the New Alma*
den Quicksilver .Mine, in this state. The best of reference
given on application ui this office
San Francisco, Oct. 12, Isfo .Sviitf

KEMOVATL.

MONS. i7~C0UL0]Sr,

Informs his patrons that he has removed his DRAWING

SCHOOL from Pine street to

■4.10 Kearny Street.

Drawing Classes in the Evening will take place ns usual.

DRAWINGS FOR PATJiNrS accurately and neatly done.

20vlMra

Volume Twelfth. — The Mixing and Scientific Fkkss,
with its last issue, commenced its twelfth volume. Since
Dewey & Co. have " held the ribbons " ils gait has been
rapid toward a perfect journal. Ils appearance evidences
its prosperity, but doubtless, like some of the rest of us,
it can staori increased encouragement. Let such be given,
unci, our word for it, volume thirteen wilt acknowledge
receipt,— [Golden Era.

Metallurgy-.

mOSHEIfflER'S CONCENTRATOR

KECEIVED TOE EIKST FXESntU

From the ROYAL POLYTECHNIC SOCIETY, in Corn-
wall,' and was highly 'recommended by the Commissioners
as the most Simple and Effective Concentrator for all kinds
of Ores.

Every Quartz Mill ought to have them, as they not
only save cold and Silver, but also the Quicksilver and
Sulphurets, without extra Inbor. They can be built en-
tirely ot wood at the mine, and will separate more per-
fectly in one operation, than any other Concentrator in
use. Apply to

J. MOSHEIASEXE,

23vllqy 423 Washington street.

EXJKOPEAN
METALLURGICAL WORKS,

Practical Mining Sotnool.
Bryant Street, Between Third and Fourth.,

SAN FRANCISCO.

THE Proprietors are at all times prepared to work or test
Ores sent to this establishment— cither in large or small
quantities— by such process as may be found best adapted to
their chemical character, alter a cr1 refill analysis has been
made. Test lots of Ore adapted to the smelting process at-
tended to. Sulphuret, pyritous, and the (so-called) " rebel-
lous ores," are having espocial attention paid to their suc-
cessful treatment. Assaying in the humid and dry way.
Also, refining by cupellation, done at moderate rates.

PKACTIOIL MINING SCHOOL.
The proprietors— encouraged by numerous applications
from gentlemen desirous of pursuing llie study oi practical
metallurgy— have concluded to admit parties on reasonable
terms. Having in their Mill all the necessary appli-
ances for crushing, roasting, amalgamating, smelting, re-
fining and assaying, as also a well extended Laboratory for
the analysis oi' Ores and Minerals, a good opportunity is
here offered to acquire a sound practical knowledge of the
business.

S. P. Kimball, J. P*. Murphy.

IOvIO

■With Instructions for Its Use.

THE ABOVE

FOK SAEE IN ANY QUANTITY1 THAT
MAY BE RJEHlUlXUSD.

— BY—

H. P. WAEELEE, Importer,

2vl2 lm Corner Montgomery and Bush streets.

G. KUSTEL,

Metallurgist and Mining Engineer,

Stevenson House, corner Montgomery and California sts.

Ores Analyzed,

Advice given, and Plans Furnished for working of different

Ores. Mines examined and reported upon.

20vllBm

Metallurgists and Mining Engineers

AUSTIN, NEVABA.

Western Branch of ADELBEEG & RAYMOND, No. 90
Broadway, New York. llvll

Copper, X*ea.cL9 OoM, JSil-ver9

Nickel and Cobalt Ore.

The above Ores are either purchased or liberal advances
made upon consignments, at the lowest British rates ol in-
terest. For particulars apply to

THOMAS QUICHE,

Agent For Tov.n-liciul Wood «fc Co., Swansea,

Mj^JSTIN At CO.,

Gr.K-e. ■■■■■ii'-.' i-Iimi'.! IIoilMC,

Corner California and Montgomery streets (up stairs).

WILL CONTRACT FOR THE

PURCHASE OF COPPER ORES,

Assayng eight per cent, and upwards of Copper to the

We will make advances upon Ores of Copper.

San Francisco, Post Otlice Box 1259, 22

MXLVEJRJS ■

Who wish to erect Quartz Mills, Concentrating or Smelting
Works, will find it to their interest to consult the under-
signed, as to the best and cheapest mode of Reducing Ores.
Being acquainted with all the modern improvements of
Europe and America, in Mining, Machinery and Metal-
lurgy, I undertake the erection of any kind of Works, and
warrant their successful operation.

Gold. Silver and Copper Ores bought In any quantity.

Assay of Ores made by a new Fire Process in half the
usual time, an at half price.

Apply to J. MOSEIEIMJEK,

23vllqy J23 Washington street, San Francisco.

Agent for Messrs. "Vivian *fc Son and Blllwyn «fc
Co., Snieltcrs at Sn'annea,

Is prepared to buy in any quantity

COPPER, SILVER, GOLD, LEAD

AND OTHER VALUABLE OKES;
AlN<f JLcnd Bars Containing: Gold and Silver,

j^y Full value paid ou delivery in tllifl C\ty.-&tt
Address Lock Box Mo. 952, V. 0., Sail Francisco. 25vl0

SODIUM,

And a fresh supply of

PURE CHEMICALS.

Just received and for sale by

JOHN TATLOB A CO.,

4vl2-lm 512 Washington street.

ADVANCES 3JCA33E

ON

Copper Ore,

BY ALSOP & CO.,

4vl2-3m California Street, San Francisco.

Mines Sold in New York,

THE SUBSCRIBER HATING EXCELLENT FACILITIES
for disposing of Gold, Silver and Copper Minis of the
Faeliic coast In New York and Bosom, will be pleased to
confer with those having mines for sale . No charges unless
sales are made
Relcrsto R. G. Snenth, G. W Gibbs, Thos. Hill.
4vl2 J. WILLIAMS, 4 la East street.

By Authority of the State of California,

Having: fully Compiled with the taw by a Be-

po*lt of !$5£5,0<>4>]£onus of the State of

California and the United Stateef.

BIGELOW & BROTHER,

General Insurance Agents.

Fire, Marine, and Life Insurance.

CAPITAL REPRESENTED $15,000,000.

California JDeposit, ®52C,000.

OFFICES— X. TV. corner of Montgomery and
Sacranieuto streets.

COMPANIES REPRESENTED:

HOME INSURANCE CO. OF N. Y., Assets $3,700,000

HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE CO., Assets l,a)o,l!00

PHENIX INSURANCE CO., N. Y., Assets l,00i),000

ARCTIC INSURANCE CO., N. Y., Assets 700 U0J

WASHINGTON INSURANCE CO., N. Y., Assets... 700,000

NEW YORK ACCIDENTAL INS. CO., Assets 260.000

CONNECTICUT MUTUAL LIFE INS. CO.,A3SCts.. 8,tOU,tWO

POLICIES Issued on Freights, Cargoes and Treasure from

and to all parts of the World,

FIRE INSURANCE POLICIES Issued on all kinds of In-
surable Property in Country or City.

ACCIDENTAL POLICIES issued on the most favorable
terms, insuring the payment of slated sums in the event of
death, or a fixed Weekly Compensation for Total Disability
for the term of twenty six weeks for any one accident.
These Policies cover all kinds ot Accidents, and are issued
for single trips or for the year.

JLoBseN Payable In Gold Coin of the "United
States.

We represent Companies

That Have Stood the Test of Years,

And offer as favorable terms as any on the Pacific Coast
BI&EJLOW <fc BROTHER,

20vlltf

General Agents.

"WE ABE NOW OFFERING
OTTI-a IMMENSE STOCK

OF

Fine Custom Made Clothing

AND

Q-ents' Furnishing Goods

AT PRICES THAT BEPT COMPETITION.

Our Steele of Clothing Conalatfi of
J±L,T^ THE I^TJEST STYLES

BOTH OF MATERIAL AND FINISH.

A Large Assortment of
TrnnkN) "Valises, Carpet Bags, HlanUets, Etc.,

AT EXTREMELY LOW PRIOES.

J. Tt. 1MJT3A.I> & CO.,

8vl0 Cor. of Washington and Sansome streets.

J±. JBu.sin.ess Compliment.

Petalcma, Oct. 4, 1865.
Messrs. Dewey k Co,— Gentlemen ; Your note inform-
ing mo that my patent for Crushing ami Baling Machine is
ordered to issue is at hand. Please accept my thanks for
the prompt and business like mariner with which the case
lias been conducted,' ami inclosed find twenty dollars for
balance tiovcrnniehl fees; Respectfully , etc.

JACOB PRICE.

<£ht pining and $*icntiffa gross.

123

A Habu Lick. — Tb« Placerville Mirror
gives the Sun- Pair the folkwrlog sidewinder :

Aa wh it it
cultural Society is again before l 1 1 >- LegUla-
tore, i> would i»- «',-ii foj

t" ii that Uii' pr tool li;t is in future made op

dilV-rc-nt.lv. A home-race (which would have

been run anyhow, and ia of no Ic-n-iit tu the

iwarded (3,000, we believe, while

of loreiyn

grapea from this county received 815.

hi i: NEW iintk A <; i:\CTf.

Mr. Gro M St»t"T !« our authorized a-.'.-m In Now fork
City, and «
the Mi.iv.

can !.,■ procured

. Upon hull, nt II.-.- c-lthi- ul 111.' " STOCKHOLMR.'
.\... T£ Wllllu i I.

City College Laboratories,

Houtheu*! Cor. Si.K-kton und Ofitry •>.».

Practical and Analytical Chemistry
and Metallurgy.

THOMAS PRICE,

PlofesBor off Cliemistry,

(Formerly "i the Norm*. College, Swansea.)

WILL ilivi; PRACTICAL IK8TB1 OTION8 IN QUALI-
Hlv« \n H --I- .mi, i Asanj in:-; Tuo
... tt'in - lor Hi'1 application "i I iifiiu-.rv
i i RING ARTS, and MINING
PURP '■
PHARMACEUTICAL end TECHNICAL CHEMISTRY,
,, required 03 Hudlcal ind Pharmaceui >■ U Bin-
denw, win in- uiughi i-tMirii itutieuta as may require It

c •■.!■ of General Chemistry.

na r rur. s Mill bo delivered every ruesday, at

eveno'clocK. P M.. In the Philosophical Hall •>!
.-, without extra charge tu tli« students In Uio ln-

On and after the 14th of February, the Laboratories will
very day, except Sunduya, from • A. U. tu 6 P. M.
For furthor particulars, h

REV. P. V. VEEDER,

Principal Of the City College.
6vl2tf Or at 100 California Street.

SANTA CLARA COLLEGE, S. J.,

8AXTA CLARA, CAL.

Conducted by the Fathers of the Society of

•Jema,

Tlie FIFTEENTH ANNUAL SESSION of this College will

commence on

3Ionday, August 28tli» 1SGS.

TERMS— Tuition tn the Classical and Scientific Depart-
ment; Boarding and Lodging; Washing and Mend-
in- of articles ivashcd . Srli.ml Stationery; Medical
Attendance and Medicine; fuel, light, baths, etc.,
per session of ten months $350

Fur further Information and catalogues, apply to tlie
President of tin- < *• >i ii -c. <>r i" Kev. \ Marasclu, St. Igna-
tius College, Market miv,-i, Sun l-'ruuclsco.

;■.. ii REV. \. MASNATA, S. J., President.

XSeiiicia College.

THE TWENTY-SECOND SESSION HAS JUST OPENED.
Pupils received at any lime.
Tlie Instruction Is divided Into three parts— The Eleinen-
tary course; the English, or Scientific Course; una the or-
dinary College Course,

PupiU generally, and especially those In the Preparatory
Departments, board at the Institution, under the direct
charge of the Teachers.

For further information, send tor Circular.

3vl2-3m C. J. FLATT, Principal.

Machinists and Foundries.

GEORGE T. PRACY,
MACHINE WORKS,

Nos. 109 and 111 Fremont street, near corner of Mission,

OPfOSiTK HBCBANICS' mill,

SAN FRANCISCO.

STEAM E\GI\E, FLOUR AND SA W MIL^

And Quartz Machinery, Printing; Presses,

AND

MACHINERY OF EVERY DESCRIPTION MADE AND
REPAIRED.

agp-Spcclal attention paid to Repairing.-®* qy-3

UNION IRON WORKS,

Sacraiueuto.

WILLIAMS, HETLBBON & CO.,

MAXUFACTUKIvR-S OP

©TEA-MI EKTGHOVES, ISOIEETiS,

And all kinds of Mini tier Machinery.

Also. liny and wine Presses made nnd repaired

with neatness, durability and dispatch.

UuiilmrN Pateut Self- Adjusting Steam Piston

PACKING, for new and old Cylinders, manufactured,

to order.

Front Street, between X and O streets,

14vll Sacuamknto City.

JOHN LOCHHEAD'S

©TEAM! EIVOIPSE WORKS,
Be ale Street, near Mission Street.

SAN FRANCISCO.

Hoisting: and Pumpluar Engines,

Portable Engines of all Sizes; Donkey Pumps, Etc.
2Sv9q JOHN LOCHHEAD, Practical Engineer'

It Is filled with reliable, useful aud interesting matter,

and to our inimirs who wish to understaud the theoretical,
as well us the practical part of their business, the Mining
Press will bo i'ouuU ail iuvaluaule aid.— [Nye County
News

PACIIFIG IRON WOR

THE PACIFIC IRON "WORKS,

First <fc Frcxixoxit ©ts„ between Mission <fc Howard, San Francisco.

The proprietors of the above Works Invite the attention of all parties Interested to their greatly Improved and une-
oualcd facilities for manufacturing Steam Engines nnd Boilers, both .Marine and Stationary, of any required size and
pattern, Quartz Mills, Amalgamating, Pumping and Hoisting Machinery of the most approved construction. Flour, Saw,
and Sugar Mills. Water Wheels, Ac, .fcc. Our pattern list is most complete and extensive, embracing the late improve-
ments In all classes of machinery adapted to use on this coast. We would call especial attention to the fact that we have
secured the exclusive right of manufacture for the Pacific Coast of the celebrated Greene Engine, conceded to be the
most economical nnd perfect working Engine now in use. We are also exclusive manufacturers of the celebrated

Bryan Battery, Vnmey's Amalgamator*: and Separators, Byerion'v Superheated Steam Amal-
gamators and Rotary Crusher«, Stone Rreakci'M, tfcc. Orders respectfully Solicited.

GODDARD ««fc COMPANY.

Vulcan Iron Works Company

[ESTABLISHED 1850.]
First, Natoiua and Fremont Streets.

IKOINT FOUNDERS,

Steam Engine and Locomotive
euxjl.:de:r©,

Boiler Makere, and Workers in Sheet Iron, Brass and Copper.

These Works have lately been Increased by the addition o
newHhopson Fremont Street, doubling ilic capacity of the
original establishment Their facilities I'm- turning "out ma-
chinery_promolly and efficiently, are now uncqualcd in the
State. Their Boiler Works have also been enlarged corres-
pondingly.

The Company arc prepared to execute orders for all
classes of Machinery and Boiler Work, such as
Mining, Steamship, and Steamboat Machinery,
Railroad Machinery, Flouring Mills,

Locomotives, Quartz Mills,

Car Trucks, Sugar Mills.

Car Wheels, Saw Mills,

, Housings and Irons; and
Manufacturing Machinery of Every Kind.

Sole Manufacturers of

HEPBURN A PETERSON'S REDUCING PAN AND AMAL.

GAMATOR
BEAT! PS AMALGAMATOR;
HJBsiSE A MOORE'S IMPROVED HOWELL QUARTZ

CRUSHER;
BAUX & (iUlOD'S AMALGAMATOR AND SEPARATOR;
FAUCHEKY'S (JUARTZ GRINDER AND WATER WHEEL-
JffNVAL'S IMPROVED WATER WHEEL:
LEFFEL'S AMERICAN DOUBLE TURBINE WATER

WHEELS.
STEVEN'S PISTON PACKING RINGS.

They have also a large assortment of Patterns for Pump-
Imr and Hoisting Machinery, Gearing, Bullies, Water Mill
Irons, Hydraulic and Screw Presses, Retorts, Furnaces,
Grate Bars, House Fronts, Ornamental Fence Posts and
Paling, Siove Ranges, etc., etc.

Quartz Stampers, Shoes and IHcr, of the bent
llard Iron. <l$uartz: Screens «f itawsla

Iron l*unched to Order. 27

Miners' Foundry

MACHINE WORKS,

Plrist St., between ID'i.vard and FolHOm StreetM,

SAN FRANCISCO.

EVERY description of Iron and Bras** Machinery, the
BEST and MOST ECONOMICAL, manuluctured 111 the
State of California, will be furnished with dispatch at the
MINERS' FOUNDRY AND MACHINE WORKS, such as

Steam Engines and Boilers, Fiour, Saw and Quart/, Mills,

Machinery, Mining Pumps, Amalgamators,

Retorts, Etc., Etc.

Particular attention will bo given to the manufacture of
Machinery in Sections designed for places of difficult ac-
cess. Various models of Quartz Crushers, Amalgamators
and Water Wheels— some in operation ami »\i exhibition.

"»* Parties de-dring to test thou- ores practically, in small
uantlties, will be afforded ample facilities, kuki-: ov cost.

All partiesdcMring accurate and highly finished drawings
and superior Machinery, at most reasonable rates, are cor-
dially invited to call before contracting elsewhere.

HOWLAND, ANGEL & KING.

LEWIS COrFET.

J. S. RISDOH

LEWIS COFFEY & RISDOW,

Steam Boiler & Sheet Iron Works.

THE only exclusively Boiler Making establishment on the
Pacific Coast owned and conducted by Practical Boiler
Makers. All orders for New Work and the repairing m did
Work, oxectiie.il as ordered. a.ud wa nan led as to rpiality.

Old Stand, corner of Bush aud Market streets, opposite
Oriental Hotel, Sau Francisco.

H.J. BOOTH. GKO. W. FRISSCOTT. I a. SCOTT.

UNION IRON W0.HKS1

Corner First and Mission streets,

SAN FRANCISCO.

y&&TJ±teX*T&XLEZX> J.1S 1849.

HAVING INCREASED OUR FACILITIES IN EVERY
Department, W0 arc now prepared at the shortest
notice and at Ihe inns! reasonable rales, to furnish all kinds
and description of Machinery, including; Steam Engines.
Quartz Mills. Mining Pumps of all kinds, Hoisting Gear, Gas
Work, Laundry Machinery, Architectural and Ornamental
Costings, Sugar Mills. Saw and Flour Mills, Water Wheels or
all kinds. Hydraulic, Hay, Rag, Screw and Drop Presses.
Coining Machinery, Pile Drivers, Bark and Malt Mills, and
all kinds of Castings.

Engines.

Marine Engines. Oscillating and Beam : Stern and Side
Wheel Bonis, Locomotives, stationary Engines, Horizontal,
Upright, Oscillating and Ream, from six to fifty Inches
diameter. Also, Scott and E. -Karl's Ad instable Cut-off Regu-
lator—best in use; W. K. Eek.ui'.s llalanee Valve for Sta-
tionary Engines; Woodward's Patent Steam Pump and Fire
Engine.

Boilers.

Locomotive, Flue, Tubular, Upright, Cvllnder and Cornish.

nnd every variety of Boiler Work. Ail sizes of tubes and
pipes for pumps.

Amalgamating Machinery.

Wheeler A- Randall's improved Tractory Curve Pan,
Zenas Wheeler's improved flat bottom pan, Beidin's pan.
Veatcli's tubs, Prater's concentrators, WaKIee'spans, Beers'
pan, German Bairels, Arastra Gearing, Chile Mills, Set-
tlers of all descriptions Retorts of all sizes and shapes, for
Silver and Gout, Portable Stamp Mills, Straight Batter-
ies, for wood or iron frames, Dry Crushing Batteries, or
machines with the latest improvements, every variety of
Stamps, Mortars, Cains, Pans and Tubs.

BLAKE'S PATENT QUARTZ CRUSHERS, of all sizes.

Oil Boring Tools and Machinery,

Of the latest and most approved construction, made from
drawings lately made by Prof. Blake at the oil wells iu
Pennsylvania.

We have the facilities fm- working gold and silver quartz
and other ores, to test their value, by the hundred weight
or ton.

Russia Iron Screens, of all degrees of fineness and of all
qualities of iron.

All Work done in tlie best ma unci' at the lowest cash
prices.

21vl0 U. ,$. BOOTH <fc CO.

KfEPTUME IRGST WORKS,

Corner of Mission anti Fremont Streets,
SAN FRANCISCO.

MARINE,
Locomotive,

And all kinds of
HIGH PRESSURE

Steam Boilers

MADE.
Alt Boilers guaranteed and
tested by U. S. Boiler In-
spector before sent out of
the Shop, at Shop expense.

AH kinds of Sheet Iron and

Water Pipe, Coal Oil

Stills, Wrought Iron

Worms, etc., etc.

Manufactured to Order.

OldRollerisTCepaired

D. CAHEKOSf.

Electrotype Crxs, EsGBAviSGS, Etc.— Our Job Printing
Office ia abundantly supplietl with elegant engravings, or-
naments, aud other ombeJishments to suit the various
branches of industry In this State.

TwurjfTii VottiMB.— TheMiNixG^NhSciKNTiitrc! Press, pub-
lished at San Francisco, commenced its twelfth volume on
the 6th iusl [Nye County News.

PALMER, KNOX & CO.,

Golden State Iron Works,

,\u». 11>, SI, 2:t nnd ££ Flr»t Street,

SAN FRANCISCO.

VAKtmCTCRK ALL KINDS OF

MACHINERY,
STBd.HI k\gim:s and quartz mills

DUNBAR'S IMPROVED

Self-A.<aj\istlnef IMston Paoltlngf,

Requires no springs or screw*; is always steam tight;

without excessive Miction, und never

gets slack or leaky.

WHEELER & RANDALL'S

NEW OBIADEB AND AMALGAMATOR,

HEPBURN A PETERSON'S

AMALGAMATOR AX l» SEPARATOR,

Tyler's Improved Water "Wheel,

Giving the greatest power, at lower cost, than any

Wheel In use. There are over l,f>00 running,

giving universal satlofa"'-

ciloti.

KNOX'S AMALGAMATORS,

WITH PALMER'S PATENT STEAM CHEST,

Superior (or working either Gold or Silver Ores.

Genuine "White Iron Stump Shoo und Dies

Having heen engaged for the pant eight years in quartz
mining, and being conversant with nil the improvements,
either Iu Mining or Milling, we are prepared to furnish, at
the shortest notice, the most perfect machinery for reduc-
ing ores, or saving cither gold or sliver. laylOqy-tf

FULTON

Foundry and Iron Works.

HINCKLEY & CO,,

MANUFACTURERS OF

STEAM ENGINES,
Quartz, Flour and ©aw IMCllls,

Mooi-c'm Grinder und Ainaleamntor, Mining

Pumps, AmalgnruatorN, und all kind* ol'

Machinery.

Nos. i5, 47 a.id 49 First street, between Market and Mis-
sion street, San Francisco. 5-qy

SJ^JS JFTE&AJS CISCO

Foundry and Machine Works,

A. E. Cor. Fremont and Mi**lon streets.

Manufacturers of

Marine and Stationery Engines

Quartz Machinery., Saw, Flour and Sugar Mills, Mining

Pumps, Hoisting Gear, Agricultural Implements, etc.

— ALSO—

"Wine, Cider, Cotton and Tobacco Presses

of the latest Improved Patterns.
Brodie's Improved Pntent WIND BLAST SEPARATOR,
for Dry Crushing; Salmon's Patent Amalgamator and
Separator; Wheeler & Randall's New Grinder and
Separator; Bhux A- Gulod's Amalgamator and
Separator; W. W. Tupper's Patent Sectional
Grate Bar; Coal Oil Well Boring Ma-
chinery- complete, on hand.

STEAM ENGINES AND BOILERS,

Dunbar's Improved Self-AdjiiAtlncr Plston-
Paeklnp, requires no springs or screws; is always steam-
tight; without excessive friction, and never gets black or
leaky.

MACHINERY, OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS,

Bought, sold, or exchanged. Bolt Culling and Castings, at

the lowest market rates.

6vll -ly DEVOE, DIXSMORE A CO.

JAMES MACKEN,

COPFERSMITI-J,

No. SSG Fremont St., bet. Howard A- Folnom.

All kinds of COPPER WORK done to order in the best

manner. Particular attention paid to Steamboat, Sugar
House and Distillery work.

JOUStP. GAL

JOSICI'U WEED.

GALLAGHER & WEED,
BRASS AND BELL FOUNDRY

And HLoclt Factory*

ALL KINDS OF BRASS AND COMPOSITION CASTINGS
AND FINISHING DONE WITH NEAT-
NESS AND DISPATCH.

CHURCH AND STEAMBOAT BELLS, OF ALL SIZES,
made to order. En'ginccrs' Genu's made and bung in
the host manner. Bank, Vault, Store and Prison Locks;
also Brass Padlocks nnd Shop Locks of various patterns, on
hand and made to order.

#3T Particular attention given to easting Rudder Braces
and Ship Work In general.

OSf All ,Tohs promptly attended to. Prices innderate.-ffiar

No. 125 First street, opposite Minna next door to Pacilic
Foundry. J2t'

[Removed from Oregon street, between Front nnd Davla.

To IPrirLters.

Wc have for sale, at aharpatn, a Second-hand Half-Medi-
um (largest size), Buggies' Engine Job-Printing Press, of
most approved pattern. It is in excellent condition, and
warranted to work as good as new. Apply soon, at tho
office of the Mining and Scientific Pkess. I9vlltf

124

Itoe pitting mud & timtifh <§xw.

Oakland Water-Cure.

APRIL 1ST, 1864, TCE OPENED A HYGIENIC BOARDING
House and Ladles' Health Institute in Oakland. The
great advantage we liave experienced since tlutt time, in
the treatment and cure of ail those diseases peculiar to fe-
males, as well as those common to all, over that of San
Francisco, induced us to give up the treatment of gentle-
men in the city. We have accordingly removed our entire
Bathing, Electro-magnetic, and Gymnastic Apparatus,
which we used especially in the treatment of males, to our
Health Institute across the Bay, and have found, after a
trial of seven months, that gentlemen as well as lady pa-
tients recover, at our Fountain Farm Cure, one-third luster
than in the city of San Francisco. The climate here is the
most even and bracing to be found In the State. The grounds
command a view unsurpassed in the world. The Institu-
tion is furnished with an abundance of pure, soft water,
from numerous springs; and we now offer to Ministers,
Teachers, Lawyers, .Miners, Merchants, Mechanics, Far-
mers, and all other worthy persons, who desire to try the
advantage of the only rat-fount system of medicine, the hos-
pitalities of our Hygienic Home and Cure. Young men
who have become debilitated or lost their health by excess-
ive toil, exposure, or enervating habits, contracted through
ignorance of Physical Laws, may with us find more of the
encouragements they need, and means that will restore
them to health, than elsewhere in Ca ifornla.

Wo claim for Water-Cure and Hygienic .Medication supe-
rior advantages over all systems of drug medication in the
cure of all disorders, whether acme or chronic; that It is
followed by none of those debilitating diseases, such as
Piles, Chronic Diarrhcea, Torpid Liver, Constipation, in-
tense Nervousness, Neuralgia, etc nor those terrible Sec-
ondary Diseases, known as Varicose Swelling of the Veins,
Necrosis, or Decaying of the Bones, Ulceration of the
Limbs, Mercurial" Rheumatism, Urethal Strictures, etc.,
which we well know result fiom the iree use of mercury
e.rul other metallic drugs, together with stimulants and
vegetable poisons given to overcome acute diseases.

The Oakland Wiiter-Cure and J&yc Infirmary
is by far the most complete in its facilities for the cure of
all discuses commonly treated in alt Eastern Water Cures
of any like establishment on this const, and the only one in
California conducted according to the Theory and Practice
of the New York Hydropathic College. We use all forms of
Warm and Cold Wet sheet Packs, the Electro-Chemical
Bath, Steam Baths, Improved Sitz Baths, Dotich Baths,
a Patent Spray Bath, and Magic Baths. The last named
was in-tltuted by Dr. Smith with special reference to the
cure of those diseases peculiar to miners, namely: Rheu-
matism, Inflammatory or Chronic, Stiff Joints, Paralysis,
Mercurial, Lead, and Oik Poisonings. It Is a sure cure for
Ague and Fever. It aids more than any other Bath we
have yet used in eradicating all kinds of drugs and infec-
tions poisons, and in the cure of all disorders induced by
exposure to dampness and water, foul air, absence of light
and electricity, retorting metals, the malaria of rivers and
low marshy grounds. Where there was a fair constitution
left, even when drugs had been applied for months and years
without a cure, we have, in the past seven years, treated
successfully the following diseases: Chronic, Inflammatory
and Mercurial Rheumatism ; Paralysis; Lung, Bronchial
and Catarrhal Affections; Diseases of the Heart, Kidneys,
Liver; Dyspepsia, Constipation, Erysipelas, Scrofula, Piles,
Inflammation of the Bowels, Cluxnic and Acute Diarrhcea,
and all diseases and weaknesses peculiar to male and fe-
males. No physician in California is so favorably situated
to furnish so many home com;orts and hygienic conditions
that are indispensable to the speedy recovery of nervous
aiid'chronic Invalids. We have the only truly healthful
boarding place in the State for men, womcu and children,
with plenty of saddle and carriage horses for the use of pa-
tients and boarders.

To that class of Diseases and Weaknesses peculiar to fe-
males, and tlie medication that Hydiopathic or Hygienic
physicians employ in their cure, do we invite the special
attention of patients and their friends. The ease anil rap-
idity with which letnales suffering iroin general or special
debility, recover in the bracing climate of the Bay, under
Hygienic Medication, together with the universal success
that has attended the treatment of females at Ur. Smith's
Institutions, (both in Sacramento and San Francisco) has
induced us to make this class of human afflictions a spec-
iality of our Institution. We have treated (mosilv in the
cure), over 3U0 females, several of whom had been "bed-
ridden1' tor months and years, and all have been decidedly
benefited, and with but lew exceptions, returned to their
homes in from two to six weeks, so far recovered as no long-
er to need a physician. We have never yet learned of a
single instance of a relapse into their former condition.

There is not one female invalid in twenty that has been
suffering from nervous debility or diseases peculiar to her
sex, that cannot be permanently cured by spending from
four to six weeks at our Cure, and at tlie mere cost of Slutl.
This statement we make in confidence, from an experience
of tlie last seven years. From the many who have been
treated at our Cure, we have yet to learn of a single regret
from husband or wife of the time or means they havo ex-
pended in Hygienic Medication.

New York, Aug. 1, 1S5S.
To all whom it mat/ concern:

This certifies, that Dr. Barlow J. Smith is a graduate of
the New York Hygieii-Thenipentie College, which College
has a regular Charter from tiic Legislature of the State of
New York, and is authorized to erant Diplomas, conferring
on its students all and the same privileges and immunities
in relation to the practice of the Healing Art, that are con-
ferred by the Diplomas of any Allopathic or other Medical
College in the country.

Dr. Smith has also devoted much attention to Phrenolo-
cy, especially in its connection with Physiology and Path-
ology, a portion oi the time under the Instruction of Fowler
& Wells, ot this city, and has labored successfully as a
teacher and lecturer on these subjects.

R. T. TRALL,
Principal New York Hygieo-Thcrupeutic College.

To all whom it may roneern:

I have known Dr Barlow J. Smith, both in our office as

a Student, and a practical Phrenologist in the country, and

from what I know of him 1 can cheerfully recommend him

tan honest, faithful delineator of character, uiid as such

can cheerfully recommend him to the public.

For the good of Science.

L. S. FuWLER, 308 Broadway, N. Y.

Dr. Smith spends a part of each day in San Francisco, at-
tending to family practice and to Phrenological and Physi-
ological examinations at his otlice, Room 13 Armory Hall,
up stairs, corner Montgomery and Sacramento streets.
Office hours from 11 A. 61. to 2 P. M. Circulars sent on ap-
plication. Address,

BASLOWJ. SMITH, M. ».,

20vlltf San Francisco, Box 473.

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us money in less sums than S50, can do so by mail at our
risk, if tbey will register their letteis; we will take no
risk on unregistered letters, or letters by express. Re
miltances by express must be prepaid.

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Mining and Scientific Press

By Express. — Two cents per copy will be nrldeil to out-
usual rates ol 'subscription (to pay WcIIb, Fargo & Co.'s
lurid) on papers sent by express. If couuecUug expresses
iu the interior make additional charges, subsei IbcrB must
themselves settle the same.

JOB PRINTING OFFICE,

505 Clay Street,

(Southwest corner of Sansoiue street, on 2d floor,)
Formerly "WATERS BROS. & CO.'S.

We are now prepared to offer customers the most favora-
ble inducements to patronize our Rook and .lob Printing
Establishment. Our ottk-e is supplied wtib an extensive as-
sortment of Type, and the blst style ot Presses for good
work and

CHEAP AMD RAPID PRINTING.

Patrons will always find us well up to the times, ready to
execute superior ■work, and furnish the same as cheap as
any prompt and reliable firm in San Francisco.

Our aim is to sdtt our customers in regard In style and
prices, and will guarantee entire satisfaction to every rea-
sonable individual who may be kind enough to bestow upon
us hits patronage.

We give especial attention, when desired, in assisting
parties in making up or revising their copy. Particular
care will always be given to the publication of

LAW BKIEFS,

CERTIFICATES OP STOCK,

MISCELLANEOUS BLMKS,
JJLASK BOOKS,

MLMXG BLAKKJS,

BOOKS,

PAMPHLETS,

CARDS,

CIRCULARS,

M2ST1XG REPORTS.

Orders from the interior will receive prompt attention.
Wc shall take- care to secure correctness in ail work exe-
cuted for parties out ot town. Small packages cau be for-
warded by mail at small expense.

City customers, or persons visiting San Francisco, are
invited to call and examine our specimens, when they will
be politely Informed of our price? by the Proprietors.

DEWET «fe CO., Proprietors,

Mining and Scientific Press Patent Agency, Newspaper
and Job Printing Office.

50S Clny Street, Snn Francisco.
A. T.DEWEY. W. B. EWER. C, W.M. SMITH,

1852. 1866

A. 1ST E "W "V O JL. XJ IMC 3E .

Fourteenth Tear of Publication.

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Founded in 1853.

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Miss BRADDON'S Greatest Sensation Story published
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1852 1866

-A. 1VIEW VOLUME.
Fourteenth Tear of Publication.

THE GOLDEN EK.A--

FOUNOED IN 1852.
The oldest weekly paper in the State, permanently estab-
lished, and more widely circulated at home aud abroad,
than any other paper on the Pacific Coast. In California,
the Atlantic States, and throughout the entire held of its
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pondents and contributors of distinguished ability in New
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Miss BRADDON'S greatest Sensation Story, published

from advance sheets:

RUPERT GODWIN;

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A NOVEL. — BY MISS M. E. BRADDON,

Author of " Lady Audley's Secret," "The Outcasts," "Tho

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[S. F. Mining and Scientific Press.

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Cantiiiufl Mittittf/ Aila rH>tmmU ir iltb? jhunil urdcr another tinid

Genrse "Wawhinnton Gold and Silver Mining

Company, Silver Mountain District, Alpine County, Cal.

Assessment No. 10.

Notice Is hereby given, that ut a meeting of the Board of
Trustccsof said company, held on the 20th day of February,
18C6, an assessment of one dollar and fifty cents (S1.S0) per
share was levied upon the capital stock of said company,
payable Immediately, in United States gold and silver coin,
to the Secretary, at the office of the Company, only.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remnln un-
paid on Saturday, the 24th day of M arch, 16156, will be ad-
vertised on that clay as delinquent, and unless payment shall
be mude before, will be sold on Tuesday, the 10th day of
April, 1866, to pay the delinquent assessment, together
with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By order
of tht Board of Trustees.

W. D. ROOT, Secretary.

Office, 333 Montgomery street, San Francisco.

Noticb.— By an order of the Board of Trustees, made in
the above Company, all the Certificates of Shares outstand-
ing of the old stock are annulled, and have been replaced
by Issues of Certificates of the new stock, and parties are
cautioned against purchasing any of the old Certificates,
as they are all cancelled on the books of the Company, and
all transfer of the same stopped.

feb24 W. D. ROOT,

Walipi Gold, and Silver Mining Company,

Moss Lode, San Francisco Mining District, Arizona Ter-
ritory.

Notice is hereby given, that the Annual Meeting of the
stockholders of the Walipi Gold and Silver Mining Com-
pany, will be held at, the office of the Company, No. 620
"Washington Street, San Francisco, ON WEDNESDAY,
March 21, 1866, at 12 o'clock M. Trustees will be elected,
and other important business transacted.
feh24-<tw H. B. CONGDON, Secretary.

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And in accordance m

ith law, and an order of the

Board of

Trustees, made on tho 51h day of January, 1866,

so many

shares ot each parce

of said stock as may bo

nocessa-

ry, will be sold at public anction,by Olnev & Co , at tho

oDico of the Company

Room No.

15, Government House,

San Francisco, Cal,,

on the 3d

day of March,

1866, at

the hour of 12 o'clock M. of sail

day, to pay said delin-

quent assessment thereon, together with costs of advertis-

ing and expenses of sale.

febl7 JOHN S. MACKENZIE, Secretary.

SunscRiBKHs who do not receive the Mining and
Scientific Press in due time, are requested to inform the
publishers.

Evoca Consolidated Coppfr Mining I ompnn) .

a •■! Works: ivurt BUI District, tn-.ir black's
)'■ rr> . n. I Norte, dimly. California.

--l\',-n. iliat at a uii-riliic of the Boardof
in,- .ii-i dav of January,
I866,an atsaasmeiit ol twenty-live BS)
k-vli-ii n|.. ,n capital stock of said ounpany, pay.

dlately, In inl ud States gold and sllvi

ay. al No. B87 wn-ii-

Ington Bin 111 tin- City and roiinty .il San

• California,

■ -ini'iit shall remain un.
.1 March, lsfti. will bo
i. iin.iui-iii. and anion payment
shall be made L-l..r... will be sold on Monday, the 19th
day ..I M.ir.-n. iv..; 1., pay the delinquent ataessmant, to-
Ki-thi-r wiih costs of advertising, and expenses ol the i-ale.
By order nl the Board of Trustees,

0HAALBS E. ABBOT, Beoretary.
Office, 537 Washington street, Ituuiu 3, Sari Francisco. Cal.
fob]

.It-well Gold mid Sliver Mining- t'ompuny, Gold

Bill District, Store] County, Nevada,

Notice Ishcrcby given, thai ut s meeting of tho Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on tin- 29th day of Jan-

nary, I860, an assosamen ^dollar (Sl)por share was

levied upon the capital stock of said company, payable
Immediately, In United States gold coin, to the Becrotor] .

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 3d day ofMarcb, 1800, will be ad-
v. rtlM-d on that day as delinquent, and unless pa] iiunl
shall be made before, will be sold on Tuesday, the -Dili day
■if March, itssi, to pay the delinquent assessment, to-
gether with costs of advertising and expenses of sale By
order of the Board of Trustees.

O. M BUKXIIAM, Secretary Pro torn.

Office. 136 Jackson street. fcb3

Keokuk Gold, Silver and Copper Mlnlmr Com-
pany. Clayton District, Contra Costa County, California.
Notice Is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 14th duy of Februa y.
1806, an assessment of ten (10) cents per share was levied
upon the capital stock of said Company, payable imme-
diately. In United States gold and silver colu, to the Secre-
tary .

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 17th day of March, 1806, will be
adverLised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold on Saturday, the 31st
day of March, 1866, to pay the delinquent assessment,
together with costs of advertising and expenses of the
sale. By order of the Board of Trustees.

A. B. WINEGAR, Secretary.
Office. 308 and 310 Front Street, San Francisco. fcb!7

Ike Doited .States, to the Secretary, al bis office, or to F.
A. Mabsths. Virginia. Nevada.

;. ui'iin which said assessmenl shall remain un-
Batnrday, the 17th day ol March. IBB6, will be

as delinquent, and unless paid, will be sold on
thoSlstday of Maren, l.w.. 10 pay said dean.
■ -11.1:1. together with costs of advertising and
of sale By order 01 the Board of Trustees,

.1. M. HI FFlNiiTliN, Secretary.
Oilli. . No. 10 Government House, corner Sansomc and
ton streets. San Francisco. leldO

Lady of the H.nli.,- tinld mid Silver Mining- Com-
pany. San Francisco District, Mohave jounty, Arizona
Territory.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 1st day of Fobru-
ury, I860, an assessment of fifty (50) cents per share was
levied upon the capital stock of said company, payable
on the 2d day of February, 1806, In United States gold and
silver coin, to the Secretary, at his office.

Anyr stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 3d day of March, 1866, will be
advertised on that day as delinquent.and unless payment
shall be madebeforc, will be sold on Monday, the 19lh day
of March, 18C6, to pay the delinquent assessment, to-
gether with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By
order of the Board of Trustees.

WM. HOLLIS, Secretary.
Office, 302 Montgomery street, San Francisco, Cal. feb3

J.cliuid Gold and Silver Mining; Company, San

Francisco District, Mohave County, Arizona Territory.

Notice Is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trusteesof said Company, held on the 1st day of February,
1860, an assessment of fifty (51)) cents per share was levied
upon the capital stock of said Company, payable on (lie 2d
day ol February, 1866, in United States gold and silver coin,
to the Secretary, at his office.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on (he 3d day of March, 1866, will be advertised on
that day as delinquent.and unless payment shall be made
before, will be sold on Monday, the 19th day of March, 1806,
to pay the delinquent assessment, together with costs of
advertising and expenses of sale.

WM. HOLLIS, Secretary,

Office, 302 Montgomery street, San Francisco, Cal. fe3

Providence Gold and Silver Mining Company.

Nevada District, Nevada County, California,

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the ath day of Febru-
ary, 1866, an assessment of one (SI) do)Iar per share was
levied upon the capital stock of said Company, payable
Immediately, In United States gold coin, (o the Secretary.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 17th day of March, 1866, will be
advertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold on Saturday, the 31st day
of March, 1866, to pay the delinquent assessment, to-
gether with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By
order of the Board of Trustees.

J. M. BUFFINGTON, Secretary.

Office, No. 10 Government House, corner of Sansome and
Washington streets, San Francisco. feblo

Southern Light Gold and Silver Mining Com-
pany, Reese River Mining District, Lander County, Ne-
vada.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of tho Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 6th day of Feb-
ruary, 1866, an assessment (No. S) of twelve dollnrs and fifty
cents (S12.50) per share was levied upon the capital stock
of said Company, payable immediately, In United States
gold or silver coin, to the Secretary, at his office, No. 228
Front street, San Francisco, Cal.

Anystock upon whicbsaldassessmentshallremnin unpaid
on Saturday, the 10th day of March, 1S66, will be adver-
tised on that day as delinquent, and unless pnyment shall
be made before, will he sold on Monday, the 'Join day of
March, 1866, at 3 o'clock, P. M., to pay the delinquent as-
sessment, together with costs of advertising and expenses
of the sale. By order of the Board of Trustees.

E. J. DRINKHOUSE. Secretary.
Office, No. 228 Front street, San Francisco, Cal. feblo-lw

Wide West Gold anil Silver Kilning Com-
pany. Location : Silver Mountain District, Alpino
County, Cal.

N.Tn i.— There am iteliuqasnt upon Die following do-
s.Tlbi-d slock, 00 account or assessment levied on the 4th
day of January, I860, the sororal amnunts set apposite
ibe names of the respective shareholders, as follows:

Names. No. Certificate. No. Shares. Amount.

Mr- s li Arnold -.28 5 JI5 00

R ubi □ Host loo 5 15 oo

Reuben Bust l in 5 15 00

Reuben Best 111 6 15 00

Reuben Bust 165 0 18 00

257 31 03 00

Reuben Bost
Reubso Bost
Reuben Bust
Reuben Rust

K-i 11 Best

Reuben Bost
Geo l' itiii-li
J s Brown
1- D Ballsy
J C Bt-iytnn
J 1; Bray ion
.1 G Rray Inn
.r 1; Brayton

J ll B avion
J II Bray ton

J i; Brayton
J G Bravlou
.1 c Brayton
JG Braylon
Frank Cablo
B Capoll
BCaiiell
B Capet]

BCapell

BCapell

BCipell

BOapell

B Capoll

B Capoll

B Capoll

1* Christiansen

P Christiansen

259

81

299

3

302

32

16.2

10

135

6

120

4

213

10

268

17

2K.1 '

10

234

10

2S5

10

286

10

2S7

10

288

10

289

5

290

5

291

5

292

5

not issued

2-50

69

10

70

10

71

6

202

10

77

5

80

5

81

10

82

10

78

5

79

5

lit

8

115

5

,oach 187

0

.each 188

5

231

10

25

25

306

25

237

10

248

10

249

10

809

5

not issued

150

223

10

238

15

209

10

250

10

251

10

240

10

241

6

TJnlled States Mining: Company.— I-ocattou:

Virginia District, Storey County, Nevada.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 7th day of Febru
ary, 1806, an assessment of fifty (50) cents per share was
levied on each and every share of the capital stock of said
company, payable Immediately, In gold or sliver coin of

Jas S Capcl
W J Dobbins
W .1 Dobbins
M L Dnrhin
Win Demming
Win Deniming
John awdy
SBEdsnll
Wm Edginglon
Thos Eurl
Win H ftibhs
RR. Johnson
B R Johnson
John (.'ilium
Wiley F James

Wiley F James 242 6

Wilev F James 213 5

Wiley F James 244 5

Wiley F James 245 5

Charles Kather 300 10

A B Lake 121 4

N Lawrence 254 16

J A Mi-.Cimsey not issued 75

J A McGimsey 305 10

J A McGimsey 33 5

J A McGimsey 34 6

J MecliDberg 113 6

James Morrison 41 5

Robt M'-Rnynolds 118 10

Jacob Mi-Reynolds 122 2

Jacob Mi-Reynolds 241 5

Donald McDonald 234 10

Geo W Mauu-ell 193 5

A C .McDonnell 225 5

AC McDonnell 226 7

Chas Mclntire 265 10

Wm McGill 301 10

1 N I'lerson 195 10

Gen F Reeves 230 5

J W B Reynolds 19 25

J W B Reynolds 20 25

J W B Reynolds 184 15

J W B Reynolds 22 25

T H Rickman 127 5

T H Rickman 128 10

T H Rickman 129 8

Rjcklnan & Scwell 130 5

Andrew Stephens 106 20

Andrew Stephens 107 20

Andrew Srephens 108 • 20

Andrew Stephens 186 20

Ole Simondson 119 5

John Stilts 232 20

Stilwagon & Boynton 256 33

W W Slilwiipon 267 10

O P Southwell 266 5

T Vnnn 270 10

Jerome Wade 35 5

Jerome Wade 36 5

Jerome Wade 37 5

Jerome Wade 38 5

B F White 42 12>£

RJWhiilnii 66 10

MSWhitton 2 5

M S Whitlon 304 15

EWbitlon 62 20

MrsNWhilton 63 10

WHWhitton 48 20

W H Wliitlon 49 5

W H Whilton 51 5

SC Wnlfskill 179 25

A G Wood 272 20

A G Wood 273 20

A G Wood 274 20

A G Wood 275 20

A G Wood 276 20

A G Wood 277 20

A G Wood 278 20

And in accordance with law, and an order of the Board
of Trustees, made on tho said 4th day of January, 1860,
so mnuy shares of each parcel of said stock as may be
necessary, will be sold at public auction, by Messrs. Olney
& Co., at No. 020 Montgomery street, San Francisco, Cal.,
on the 21st day of February, 1866, at the hour of
12 o'clock M. of said day, to pay said delinquent assess-
ment thereon, together with costs of advertising and ex-
penses of sale.

JOSEPH GREEN, Secretary.

Office, 330 Davis street, San Francisco. feh3

Postponemert.— The above sale is hereby postponed until
Friday, March 2, 1866, at the same hour and place. By
order of the Board of Trustees.

ItblO JOSEPH GREEK, Secretary.

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Mlu pMtt0 mti Mmtlik <§tt&.

High Rents. — The New York Express gives
the following hat of rents in that city :

Twenty-eighth St., near 5th avenue, $650 per month.
Eleventh street, nicelv furnished, 550 "

Forty- fourth St. , 20x60 feet 600 "

Forty-seventh street, 20x40 feet, 300 "

Fifth avenue, large and elegant, 1,200 (t

Union Square, house and stable, 1,100 "

A house on Union Square, (old-fashioned
style, not very remarkable for anything) rented
for$l,000— $12,000 per annum, about half of
the salary of the President of the United States.

The Late Floods have done immense dam-
age in Solano, Tolo and Yuba counties. The
levees constructed under the Swamp Land
Law have been of no accouut.'

J. E. Cone, Business Agency, — Makes private sales of
Property aud Business Places of every descriptiou, in the
city and throughout the State ; procures partners with
large and small amounts of money; negotiates sales o
mining property, and dqes a General Agency Business.
Patronage solicited hy mail, express, or hy personal ap-
plication at the* office, 402 Montgomery Street, San Fran-
cisco, California. 23vlltf

FOB SALE.

Owing to the great distance from our point of manu-
facture, we offer for sale the State Right of California

for our
Patent Boring Tools for Artesian Wells,

Illustrated upon the first page of this paper February 17th.

These Tools are now in use in the various Oil Regions of

Pennsylvania, Ohio and Virvinia ; and although hut just

introduced, are universally approved and admired, and

bid fair to become eventually the most popular tools in

use. We shall close without reserve to the party sending

us the highest bid, to whom we will mail a complete set

of Drawings, copy of Circulars, etc.

Address, fully,

A. A. WILSON,

Morgan Iron Worlts,

7vl2tf Foot 9th street, East River, New York City.

GEORGE E. BROWN,

(Late Assistant Examiner in the U. S. Patent Office,)

Hi
I

ISTTESTTOES AND THEIfi ASSIGNEES,

Patent Solicitor,

He will make Preliminary Examinations in the Patent
Ofiice, with a view to ascertain the Patentability of any
invention that may be submitted to him for that purpose;
will prepare the necessary papers for those who wish to
make Applications tor

Patents for tneir Inventions,

Extensions ok. beisstues op patents

Already granted ; will act as an Attorney in presenting Ap-

Slications at the Patent Office, and in managing them to a
nal Issue; will draw up Assignments; will examine into
the condition of Rejected Applications when desired to do
so, and undertake t'he prosecution of sucli as may be consid-
ered patentable, and do whatever else is usually done by
Patent Solicitors.
Address, P. O. Box Hat, "Washington, D. C. 7vl2-3m

ANNUAL REPORT

—OP THE—

Pacific Insurance Company.

IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE ACT OF THE LEGISLA-
ture of the State of Callioniia, entitled "An Acl con-
cerning Corporations," passed April 2i, 1S5U, the Pacific In-
surance Company of San Francisco makes the following
Annual Report:

I.— The amount of the Capital Stock of this Company is
SEVEN HUNDRED AND FIPTY THOUSAND DOLLARS.
and paid in GOLD $7u0,UtHJ

II.— The amount of the Assets is ONE MILLION AND
FIFTY-ONE THOUSAND, FOUR HUNDRED AND TWEN-
TY DOLLARS AND THIUTY-SEVUN CENTS. .S1,051,I2U.37

III.— The Company has NO DEBTS.

IV.— The amount of insurance effected during the year,
and which remained in force December 31, lSti5:

J'he S 12,973,949

Mari ne 484,403

This Company commenced underwriting Marine Risks,
August 1, 1865:

V.— This Company insures against the following risks,
viz.: BUILDINGS, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. MER-
CHANDISE, RENTS, LEASEHOLDS, VESSELS IN PORT
AND THEIR CARGOES, and other PERSONAL PROP-
ERTY, AGAINST LOSS OR DAMAGE BY FIRE.

Also, on CARGOES, TREASURE, COMMISSIONS, PROF-
ITS, and WAR RISKS, and ON ALL MARINE AND IN-
LAND NAVIGATION RISKS, TO AND FROM ALL PORTS
IN THE WORLD.

VI.— This Company will take on any FIRST-CLASS RISK
not to exceed S7i),oun (the limit fixed by law), and on all
large risks will reinsure to an extent cunsistent with PRU-
DENCE in other RESPONSIBLE COMPANIES.
J. HUNT, President.

a „ A, J. RALSTON, Secretary.

San Francisco, January 19. IStilJ.
William Alvord, S. M. Wilson, G. W. Bell,

Alex. Weill, M. Cheesemaii, Chas. Mavne,

Abm. Seligmnn, Wm. Hooper, Lloyd Tevis,

Ansuii G. Sules, John a. Newton, T. L. Barker,
John G. Bray, Edward Martin, Jas. De Fremcry,

A. Hay ward, d. 0i auiUi Wm ai1(irmau

D. \V. L. Rice, H. Hanssmann, John O. Earl,

C. Meyer. L. B. Beuchley, Alfred Borel,

D. J. Oliver, Moats Heller, G T. Lawton,
Alpheus Bull, William Scholle, E. L. Goldstein,
W. 0. Ralaion, Louis McLune,. Moses Ellis,
John Wlghtman, Oliver Eld ridge, P L. Weaver,
L. Sachs, A, B. Forbes, "David Stern
Frederick Billings, J. G. K.ellogg,

State of California, City and County of San Francisco, ss.
On this nineteenth day of January, A. D. one thousand
eight hundred and sixty-six, personally appeared before
mo, H. S. Hoinans, a Notary Public, in and for the said
City and County, and therein residing, duly com missioned
and sworn, A. J. Ralston, who, being duly sworn, did depose
and say that he is the Secretary of the Pacific Insurance
Company, and tliat the statements contained in the fore-
going Heport of the Pacific insurance Company are true,
lull aud correct. A. J. RALSTON.

Sworn and subscribed to before me, this 19tli day of Jan-
uary, A. D. 186(3. H. S. HOMANS, Notary Public.

4Vl2-3m

THE EXCELSIOR

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In the engraving herewith presented, A represents the Kim of the
Pan; B, Muller; C, Legs; D, Cross-Frame; E, Gearing; P, Screw;!
G, Lever ,■ H} Dash-Boards ; I, Key ; a, Dies ; c, onbes, and o,
Openings,

The relative grinding capacities of "The Excelsior" Grinder I
and Amalgamator, of the Flat Bottomed Pan, and of the Conical I
Pan when properly constructed, are respectively 177, 98 and 110.

That is, the respective mullers being of the same diameter,
same weight, same hardness, and running at the same velocity I
"The Excelsior Grinder and Amalgamator" will reduce one hun- !
dred and seventy-seven tons of ore, the Flat Bottomed Pan ninety-
eight tons, and the Conical Pan one hundred and ten tons to the
same degree of fineness in the same time.

The wear to the Shoes and Dies at their grinding surfaces in the '
Excelsior Grinder and Amalgamator, is perfectly uniform, thus
securing evenness of reduction to the pulp, as well as steadiness
of motion to the muller. Uniform wear of the grinding plates j
has been attained in no other than that of the Tractory form — nor
can it be.

Another property of excellence in this machine is that the metal
or substance to be amalgamated passes direct from the grinding
surfaces into the quicksilver ; thus excluding the possibility of its
becoming coated with any foreign substances, after having been
burnished. It is truthfully said "that the Tractory-formed Pan
as a Grinder has no equal, and as an Amalgamator no superior."

As a whole, it is far superior to any other pan in use.

MANUFACTURED AT THE

Union Iron Works and Golden State Iron "Works,

"WHEELER & RANDALL, Inventors.

LICK HOUSE,

Corner of Montgomery mid Sutler streets,
SAN riCANCISCO.

S. ALSTROM AND G. S. JOHNSON, Frop'rs.

This elegant and commodious Hotel is situated on the
principal "promenade street of San Franci.-eo. The Lick
House is finished and furnished with a degree of beauty
and excellence unsurpassed, combining Ml tlic modern ap
plications aud arrangements of a FIRST CLASS HOTEL,
thus ottering superior inducements to the traveling public.
The proprietors assure their patrons that the Lick House
shall not be excelled in nnyof its appointments, or In polite
attendance or attention to* all the comforts of its guests.

15 vll

SACRAMENTO SEMINARY.

BOABBINO SCHOOL

FOR YOUNG- LABIEN,

Ten til Street, "between. JP and G.

Session commenced January S, 1866.
MB. AVO MBS. fflpEBMOK" PEKRT,
7vl2tf Principals.

WHAT CHEER HOUSE,

SACEAMEVTO.

Fire-Proof Brick Building, corner Front and K Streets,
opposite Steamboat Landing.

Meals 25 cents.

Board, per week §1 Oil

Board and Lodging, per day 100

Single Booms 50

Railroad Ticket Office and Stage Office on first floor.
7vl2-3m A.. J. SMATZ, Proprietor.

A Good Financial Weekly.

The Stockholder:

MONITOR OF FIWAXCE ASB IXBTfJSTBY,

Is published every Tuesday Morning,
At 13 "William street, jVcw York,

—GIVING—

Quotations of all important Bonds and Stock Securities in
the United States; GOVERNMENT, STATE, CITY, BANK,
INSURANCE, PETROLEUM, MINING, and other mis-
cellaneous Joini-Stock Organizations, with the Financial
Statements of the same; Notices of Payment of Interest
and Dividends-
fact, all matters that can be ot interest to Security-
holders.
Its columns will be found replete with important and use-
financial information.
Tfle Quotations given are correct, and may he relied upon
either for the purchase or sale of Bonds or Stocks.

The STOCKHOnbKH is the only strictly financial paper publ-
ished in the United States.
TERMS, FIVJB BOLtAKS PEK TEAS.
All letters should be addressed,

GEO. M. NEWTON, Publisher,
5vl2tf 72 William street. New York.

ISieraioval-

The Office of the Mining and Scientific Press has been
removed to the old printing stand known as Waters Bros. &
Co., southwest comer of Clay and Sansome streets, oppo-
site the Niantic Hotel (being one block south of our forme
location), where we may now bo found, with more commo-
dious apartments and an extensive Joe Printing Office.

San Francisco, April 10th, IS65,

NEW YORK PRICES.

O. IE. COLLINS,

No. 602 Montgomery street, San Francisco.
EXCLUSIVE AGENT

FOR THE

WATCH FACTORY.

A large assortment of these

Superior TV" atches,

In Gold and Silver Cases,

Constantly on hand, and sold at Factory
prices. Also,

ENGLISH AND SWISS WATCHES,

Imported directly from he Manufacturers.

The American Company are now making

VERY FINE WATCHES FOR LADIES.

BSg»A large assortment of Gold Chains
and Jewelry. 25vlu-l)m

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Subscribe for it.— The large, illustrated sixty-four col-
umn weekly newspaper — the Sau Francisco Mining asd
SciENTiFic Press — should betaken hy every miner, pros-
pector, and intelligent citizen through not Colorado, as it
gives a mint of most useful information to he gained no
other way, on mining matters generally.— [Rocky Moun-
tain News.

The undersigned having had several yearB of experience in practical
qnnrtz mining' operations, will ever take great pleasure in furnishing i
parties interested in mining and machinery any desired information '
■which they may possess.

WD1EELEK & KAWDALL,
SAN Francisco, June 13, 1865.

JOHN TAYLOR & CO,,

IMPOETEES AND DEALEES OF —

ASSAYEKS' MATERIALS,

Druggists' & Chemists' Glassware, I

P*liotograpliio ©tool*:, lEto.
513 and 51 i TVnshlncton Street,

SAN FRANCISCO.

WE pre receiving direct from MESSRS. TjADD & OERT
LING (London) and BEEK.ER & SONS (Antwerp, Bel-
gium) their superior

ASSAY ANB BULLION BALANCES,

And from France and Germany, as well as the Eastern '

Still.--, ITUXACriS. l-Kl'CIKLES. Ml'Fl-'LES. BLOW-PIPB
CASKS, COLD SCALES, l.'ll IOI ll'A L ( ILASSWA HE, and
every article required for ASSAY OFFICES. LABORATO-
RIES, etc. We have given this branch of our business par-
ticular attention, to select such articles as are necessary]
in the development of the mineral wealth of ihis coast.

A Full Assortment of Dltl/CiilSTS1 tfLASSWARE and
DRUGGISTS' SUNDRIES, ACIDS and CHEMICALS, con-
stantly on hiind.

San Francisco , March 6, 1865. llvlu-tf

CHARLES BERNARD,

MANUFACTURER AND DEALER IN

Family Chartres Coffee,

AND SPICES OF ALL KINDS,
No. 707 Sansome street, cor. Gold, het. Jackson & Pacific.

ITirsi; Premium Awarded

BY THE MECHANICS' INSTITUTE,
FOB BEST COFFEE A\l) SFICES.

The proprietor having introduced steam power In his
Manufactory, has now increased facilities to supply the
trade and the public in general. All articles iroin his es-
tablishment are jruarantet-d to be pure and unadulterated.
The public are respectfully inviled to call and conviDce
tlieni solves. Country orders promptly attended to.

lSvll-3ra

OIL WELL BORING.

Contractor

For Well Boring and Erecting all kinds of Ma-
chinery connected therewith.

Having had extensive experience in boring: for oil in
Pennsylvania, Canada and elsewhere, I feel confident of ■

being able to give entire satisfaction. Persons desirous of
making contracts as above, or wishing im urination with
regard to oil Indications, etc., will please address me at the
office of the "Mining and Seienritle Press," San Francisco, i
or to my personal address, Box 1^2'J San Francisco. 2vll j

MINING PROPERTIES.

PARTIES WISHING MINING PROPERTIES CAN BE '
accommodated by applying to the Pacific Mineral Co.,
434 California Street, next door cist ot the Piiciflc Instir-
ance uiliee, upstairs. W. F. BRYANT, Agent. ■

N. B,— Parties forwarding Mining interests tor disposal, ]
are reminded that it is important to stale such I acts only afl J
can he rullv substantiated, upon a careful examination of
said properties, thereby greatly enhancing the chances of
success, and avoiding the usole=-s loss ui time and trouble,

lvl2

Engraveo to Okdkr. — Persons who desire to illustrate
their individual establishments or business, should give
us their orders for Engraving and Priming, and we will
guarantee good work and reasonable prices.
5 DEWEY & CO.,

Patent Agents, Publishers and Job Printers, 605 Clay St

£h* pining and JMnrtifk § wss.

127

H u) I 'y a man with his hands in

and ;i pipe to Iii* month,
looking iow it will ci-ii

of placb to meat difficulties, bis
rolled up working to make it cuuie out
ngut.

A-. Important Tboth. — Neither io the ma-
terial body nor in the moral body, was a Bore
ever healed, or a ill- by being con-

Bxposare to lijjtat and air is the uni-
v«r-il law ol surgery, whether ol mind or of
body.

Troubi i England and Victoria.

The London Time says I coaten-

lion ui the Colony ofVictorai, it carried much
further, i the form ol" a conflict

i the A--nni)|y iMid mother country.

Bt Mail — Tii*- Minim; imp m :: ..ill be sent

!

c only to inform us ol

w location, ami the pup«r
win be soul

HACK VOL I HJES.

PuM, from Jan-
uary i -i > ■ be fui aluhed m 83

nibs; i i in oloih, Si

lo this Journal falls
f , . tnpUy, they willcou-

flT ll I ■ . . ' I'UCO,

VALUABLE

PATENT RIGHT

FOB SA.LE.

The patent right f'T the United States of ft valuable In

.11 *ie secured at a bargain by applying at this

1 1.. La one ol general application through-

ut civilization.

DEWEY A CO., PiiblWhem.

RUGGLES* PRINTING PRESS
For Sr* :i 1 e oir Kxchang'

The Proprietors of the Mi.vinq and Scientific Press have
r Half Medium Ruggles Engine Job Press, In con-

Hu good on domt, which will bo sold cheap, or exchanged

fur ;i good If ui'i-i'i <■-- of medtara or large size.

DEWET <fc CO., Job Printers,

Office, 505 Clay street.

Mining and Scientific Press
JOB PRINTING OFFICE,

No. V»<)5 Clay utreet, corner of San«ome,

CERTIFICATES

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M I N I ]V G

— AND —

1 PETIS OLEUM

Companies

Neatly Printed.

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Stock Cerlillcates of (ill kinds embellished with wood
cut." ami electrotype engravings. Wc devoto special atten-
tion to the execution of all kinds of work required by
HlolDg Companies, Machinists and Manufacturers.

IMPROVED BLOW-PIPE.

Tlxis Convenient I-Xelxmieet

TO TUE

ASSAYER, CHEMIST, DENTIST, JEWELLER, PROS-
PECTOB AND MIl.LMAN,
Can now lie procured, at the Patentee's price, by sending
your orders, by mail or otherwise, to the

Otlltre of the Mlalne and Scientific PreaN.

This article was more fully mentioned in the Press of
April 15th, 1865. Since that time, however, Mr. Hendy
has made a further improvement by attaching a rubber
hoso between the mouth-piece mid the pipe, enabling the
blower to change his position without disturbing the direc-
tion in constant accuracy of the current on the object upon
which it is turned. The main portion of the blow-pipe is
made with a joint, at which a valve U placed, which is
opened when the operator blows aud closed immediately
when he ceases. By this arrangement the little bag or
bladder is readily filled at u single breath, and with very
Uttle exei lion. When so filled, a conlinous current of air
is forced from the nozzle of the pipe by the more con-
tractive force of the gutta percha. This force is uniform
until the air is very nearly exhaused. The current may
be easily varied or entirely cut off by gently pressing the
fingers upon the nock of the bladder above the nipple to
which it is attached. ,

Price, Complete $5.00.

Call and bxamine samples.

Sent by mail, if desired. Address

DEWET «fe CO.,
16vl0 tf ,No 505 Clay street, Sau Frauclsco

Machinery.

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CONCENTRATOR, AMALGAMATOR
AM) HtEivvit.vroit,

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phurots an ... nilj no waste rroin any Inatten-

tion on Hi. i fondant

ffth in exhibit I nu hi- working, of the machine (It Is not

run omptj all i i ■■■■ ■ in i i ■.■:■.,-. \ , .,,, ., i poon I

it nd npw-ird«. ire con leutrai id thai oar tics may see tit to

Give it n '.ui. and tattnfactlon li guaranteed All orders
mill any Information required, address,

ANDREW lirVTER,
Novelty fjron Works, Freinoni g| , San rVanclico,

16- ll- lm Or tu fv iv ,sti-:i;n. Agent.

BAUX & G-UIOD S
Separator «fc Ainsxlsrainator"

Tlie Ueohanlos1 Ezuatlt>u.te

AWAKDKD A

PREMIUM SILVER MEDAL
TO BRUCKNER'S

MECHANICAL ROASTING FURNACE,

Parties wishing to erect -such Furnaces, are requested to
Leave choir . rders with

T. KALLEX'BERG,

12V11 416 -Market street, San Francisco.

Is the most important improvement in mmnig machineiy
ever Introduced. It was awarded Hie FIRST PREMIUM at
the San Francisco Mechanics' Pair for ISS-t, where it proved
Itself to be the best Separator and Amalgamator among all
tlie competitors. Constructed mi principles which combine
SOIBNTIFIO KmmvLi.oi;!-. WITH PaACTICAI. Exi'KIUENCK, these
Pans extract more sjold and silver from their ores than anv
others In use, as a few hours trial will demonstrate- Mill
men will find it to their advantage to employ these pans as
Separators, In audition to the ordinary Aiualgalors nuw in
use, and to re-work their old tailings.

The cost of those pans Is inconsiderable, and their struc-
ture is sucli that they can be readily separated in parts con-
venient for packing mi mutes. Among the many advanta-
ges possessed lie HAL'X A: UUIOD'rf Pan, arc the following:
The trifling cost for attendance; Its small cost; Its portabil-
ity; The large quantity of pulp it can operate upon in a giv-
en time; ll may be worked even weeks without stopping,
as It Is constructed to work continuously; The complete
thoroughness of the separation of the roel: from the metals
and the trifling power required to work them; They cau be
attached to anv ordinary crushing apparatus.

We have the pleasure of referring parties interested to
the following parties, who have our Pan in use: Jefferson-
iau Mining Compunv, Bowman's Ranch, Nevada cuuutv;
The French Mill, Nevada City; CralPs Gravel Cemenl
Works, Nevada county; Waltman's Chlorinatiun Works,
Nevada. I'al.; Hold Hill Quartz Mill. Washoe.

Manufactured at the Vulcan Iron Works and San Fran-
cisco Foundry, San Francisco, and at Hengh & Thorn's
Foundry. Nevada City.

For further particulars, or to sec this Pan In operation,
call on or address

J. B. BAUX,

Fremont Street, near Mission, adjoining the San Francisco
Iron Works, San Francisco. 4va-tidf

IMPROVED WIND-MILL.

THIS WINH- MILL IS RAPIDLY
taking the place of all other Mills
on the Pacific Coast These Milts
an- BO Blmple In their construc-
lii.n, thai when once built, they
can be pul in order by almost any
person; ami when one 6 In order
thej willrun for years without
repairs.

Prices, from S50 to $1,000.

ROUND AND SQUARE WATER

TANKS BUILT TO ORDER.

HUNT'S PUMPS

Arc admitted to be the best in the
Market lor Wind Mills, being built
expressly for that purpose. They
can he set, and taken apart Willi
a common 'wrench, and ure very
easily repaired.

HUNT'S ENDLESS CHAIN

HORSE POWER
For Sawing; "Wood.

ALSO, THE

Self-Regu] at ing Horse Power

Is so arranged as to give a -steady motion, and is calculated
to be used for turning Wood. Iron or Brass, also for Scroll or
Circular Sawing, ana Is fully equal to steam for am- light
work. The above Machines are imllt of the best materials,
and made as Durable as Wood and Iron will make them.

AtL WORK WARR;LVTED,

S3?- For further Particulars sec small circulars. -JB8

DE. O. IIXTiVT,

^. 28 Second Street, and 108 &. 112 Jessie Street, San Fran
Cisco. 26-3IU

QUARTZ BREAKER

Is now extensively used for breaking hard masses of

Quartz oi* Ores

To a size suitable for stamps. These machines are patented.

aud are in practical operation in

CALIFORNIA, AUSTRALIA,

WASHOE,
ENGLAND, PRANCE,

AMD

THE ATLANTIC STATES.

These Machines, or circulars containing further informa-
tion regarding them, may be obtained of the undersigned.
Address,

BLAKE tfe T1IEK,
Box 2077 San Francisco Post Office.
CHAS. T.BLAKE, E. TYLER,

Idaho City. Michigan Bluff.

Hepljxix'ii «fc Peterson's

AMALGAMATOR.

THE SUBSCRIBERS WOULD CALL THE ATTENTION
of the Mining Public to their Reducer and 'Amalga-
mator, and also to their Separator for reducing and separat-
ing the mineral from

<EoI*l and Sliver Ores,

Manufactured and exhibited at the Vulcan Iron Works, Nos
137 and 139 First street, San Francisco.

These machines secure to the Miner a more Expeditious
and Perfect Reduction and Amalgamation, a less liability
to accident and delay, and :> greater amount ol useful effect
in proportion to tin power employi I to keep them in opera-
tion than any other nvachiio m>v,: in iw lor producing siml
.ar results. Thi.. fact is atieslcd to bv their general adoption
and preference at alt the principal Reduction Works in
Nevada; among which may be mentioned the Could
& Currv Mill, the Silver State Reduction Works, Zephyr
Flat Mill, Pioneer Mill, Eastern Slope Mill, riitenix Mill. etc.
•J®-Tbis Amalgamator mav be seen in operation at the
European Metallurgical Works, Urvmit St. bet. 3d and 4th.
I Illustrated in the .Mining and Sc'n-ntiilc Press, April 9th.
864.] HEPBURN ii PETERSON.

novS 3m*

McCOMB'S

CUMULATIVE POWER PRESS

AND

arrow tie;.

E. C McCOMB, Agent.

Portable Steam Engines !

"Bfoudlfy*s" and " Mlttinfjer'*" Make,

COMBINING THE MAXIMUM OF EFFICIENCY,

— — ^Durability, and Economy, with the Minimum of

Q ')-■, weight and Price.
Pl:~J?l\ These Engines are favorably known, a large
•"■ *',''- nuinhi-r being in use on this coast for hoisting,
pumping, Ihresbing, milling and mining purposes.

Steam can lie got up on these Engines In fifteen minutes
after reaching the place of operation, and the time* expense
of setting boilers, machinery, and "const ruction account"
saved, (which Is often the di'llV-rence between the successful
and unsuccessful prosecution of milling enterprises,) m
fact, the portable principle is the pioneer's friend, aud ena-
bles him to draw engines on their own wheels to his cabin
door, and plant on the outermost confines of civilization
the saw and gristmill, and it has done and will do more
to help subdue the continent than any other of the modern
motors which arc crowding society and normalizing the
world.

All sizes on hand from 3 to 30 horse power, with and
without carriages.

Also, Portable Saw and Crist Mil's-
For sale by TIEKAIIWKLL tfeCO.,

3vl2-3m Corner of Front and Market streets.

Steyens5 Pressure Packing.

iij

_i^

Patented March 7th, 1S05.

Pressure Packing is now conceded, by the best engi-
neers, to be the most effectual method of making and
keeping the metallic ring of pistons steam-tight.

STEVENS' PACKING has the advantage of beiugcheaper
In first cost than the ordinary packing, aud can be applied
to old style pistons with very little alteraticn or detention.
In place of testimonials, the Patentee requests of those
who are using the old spring packing to inquire of the
owners of the various engines which now have this pack-
ing in use — some of which have been running from three
to twelve months without being opened, or showing any
descriptive leak — aud act upon their recommendation.

Further particulars can be had by applying to the
Patentee, ANDREW STEVENS. Master Mechanic, Alameda
Railroad, or at the VULCAN IRoN WORKS, where they
an be seen, utuuy tune, in course of construction.

10df AX DREW STEVEXS.

FOR SAM!

a. jsxe^m: engine !

"1 Q-INCH CYLINDER. F HIR-FOOT STROKE, IN PER-
J-O feet Order. Can he seen running at the San Fran-
cisco Pioneer Woolen Factory, Black Point. Inquire at
VULCAN IRON WORKS, 137 and 139 First street, or to
HEYKEMAI'X <fc CO..
26vlltf 311 and 313 California street.

WATER WHEELS !

Equal to the Best Overshot "Wheel

AMERICAN DOUBLE TURBINE

in iron Works Company.

In tilt) City, and orders lor the same call be tilled immedi-
ately, We tiftve a large supply ol the different Blzes, i.om
in Inches lo SOW. That We mav know the proper sized
wheel j equire, measure your water in the following

way: Take the width 01 tin Stream, the average depth
ami I lie ilislttnee It lluws in a uiniiiic.

All the Wheels already Iii use give universal satisfaction.
For particulars Bond for a Circular.

This Wheel i* especially adapted to mining purboses.
it la light, and con uu enally pneked Into the mountains.
Wheels weighing from H n lo lion pounds, will xieldlrom
10 to 40 horse-power under ahead Ol ^.'i or 'M leet. TheV
are the cheapest wheel to set up known, us tbev are SO
arranged as to produce the greatest power possible, from
the water used.

Coinu and see them, or send fern Circular to

tEFFEL A MTERS,

At Vulcan Iron Works, office 137 and 139 First street. San
Frnuclsco. 4vlltf

PATENT AMALGAMATOR.

These Machines Stand Unrivaled.

' For rapidly pulverizing and amalgamating ores, they
have no equal. No effort has been or will be, spared to

have the in constructed in the most per leet manner, and of
the great number now in operation, not one has ever re-
quired repairs. The constant and Increasing demand for
them Is sufficient evidence of their merits.

They ure constructed so as to apply steam directly into
the pulp, or with steam bottoms, as desired.

This Amalgamator Operates as Follows :

The pan being filled, the motion of the muller forces the
pulp to the comer, where it is drawn down through the ap-
erture and between the grinding surfaces. Thence It IS
thrown to the periphery Into the quicksilver. The curved
plates again draw it to the center, where it posses down,
and to the circumference as before. Thus 11 is constantly
passing in a regular llow between the grinding surfaces and
into the quicksilver, until the ore is reduced to au Impalpa-
ble powder, and the metal amalgamated.

Setters made on the same principle excel all others. —
They bring the pulp so constantly and perfectly In contact
with quicksilver, that the panicles are rapidly and com
pletely absorbed.

Mill men are invited to examine those pans and setlers for
themselves, at the PACIFIC POUABRT,

lvl San Francisco.

Prater's Patent Concentrator

(Known as HUNGERFORD & PRATER'S Concentrator,)

MANOFACTORED AT THE

San Francisco Foundry and Steam
Engine "Works.

Corner Fremont and Minion Street*.

AU orders promptly attended to.
2vl2 1BEVOE, DIKSMORE «fc CO.

I-ITJjVT'S patent

Circular Sweep Horse-Powers,

For running Churns. Washing XTn chines, Grindstones,
pumping water, sawing wood, aud other light machinery.
Price, $100. at the Factorv.

HUNT'S PATENT SELF-REGULATING TREAD HORSE-
POWER is superior to any machine of the kind in the
market. Price, with Governor, all complete to set to
work, at the Factory, $3UU. Manufactured by

E. O. HTJNT,

''vlO 28 Second street, San Francisco.

Important to Miners.

MEW PATENT 3 CASTING PROCESS.

AM NOW PREPARED Ti) OFFER TO THE MINING-
community a New Roasting Process, which has been
proved as novel and beneficial by iho best authorities In
__jrope. A Furnace can be erected In a few days at a
trifling expense, and one man is able lo Roast ten tons of
Ore or Concentrated Sulphurcts per day,

MOKE (OMPLETELT AND CHEAPER

Than any other Process. All the Sulphur is saved, by
beiiK converted into liisulpbide of Carbon, which is a val-
uable product, and will pay nearly all expenses,

For particulars, apply to

J. MOSIIEIMEIC,

26vll-3m 423 Washington street.

PROPELLOB AMALGAMATOR

AND

Cliallenge Settler

Has been In use and thoroughly tested) Both in California
and Nevada, with entire satisfaction to all parties con-
cerned. These Machines are

Made entirely dlhtercnt from any others,

And with ihe same power will grind, amalgamate, settle
and separate, more gold and silver ore than any others now
ill use. Manufactured at the SAN FR-VNCISCU FOUNDRY
where Machines can be seen In operation. Address
yvll J. «fe W. C. SALMON.

Economy In AdvertSalnff.— The Mining and SoiFK-
tific Pkess is the best and most economical mining adver-
tising medium in this city. Our terms are less than .one
balf the rates now charged by daily newspapers, and the
mining community are beginning to appreciate our reasona-
ble rates of advertising. The Pmcss-contains, proportionally,
.-.larger amount of mining advertising than any otherpnptr
on* the Pacilic coast. Its character renders it the proper
journal for the concentration of mining patronage.

128

H&ht pining Mi 3dmtlfk %tw.

"The California Youths' Companion."

The following article from the Youths'
Companion, of last week, fully explains
itself:

The proprietorship of the undersigned
in the Youth's Companion, closes with
the present number. Hereafter, Messrs.
Dewey & Co., of the Mining and Scien-
tific Press, will assume its publication.
The principal object we have had in view
in making this arrangement, has been to
promote the interests, and give additional
value to the little paper we have estab-
lished and conducted, thus far, for the
amusement, instruction, and benefit of the
youth of California.

The usual difficulties a new publication
has to contend with in starting, and what
is more important — in continuing — -have
been fully experienced by the projector
of this enterprise, yet the kind words and
cheerful interest of many true friends, has
made the sacrifice a pleasant one. The
gentlemen into whose hands the paper
has now passed, have more extended
means and facilities for making it what it
should be, than we could command, hence
the change. While our proprietorship
ceases, our interest and efforts in behalf
of the paper will still continue. At the
request of the new proprietors, we shall
continue, for the present, to look after the
uotside interests of the Companion, and
on the issue of the next number shall
visit, in succession, the Schools through-
out the city, for the purpose of securing
for it a more extended circulation among
the youth of San Francisco, and eventu-
ally throughout the State. The subscrip-
tions of all who have subscribed by the
quarter, expire with the present number,
and we trust that they will be prepared for
renewal when we reach them.

The well-known position which the
new proprietors hold in the city and State,
as the publishers of a journal devoted
more especially to the purpose of diffusing
useful and instructive information, is a
guarantee quite sufficient to warrant the
assumption that the readers of the
Youths' Companion, will lose nothing
by the contemplated change ; but on the
other hand, will find a marked increase
in the value and interest which will here-
after attach to its columns.

With thanks to all, but more especially
to the Teachers in the department, who
have afforded us every facility and as-
sistance for the circulation of our pa-
per, we submit it to other and abler
hands. Frank Smith.

W. S, KEYES, A. Iff,,

(GRADUATE OF SCHOOL OF MINES. FKEIBUEG.)

Office, northwest corner Montgomery and Sacramento

Streets.

Room No. 19, over Parrott & Co's Bank.

Assays— Analysis of Ores, Mineral Waters,

etc., etc. Mines examined and reported upon.

Office Hours, from 9 to 12 M. Svl2tf

INTERNATIONAL HOTEL,

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TS NOW ONE OF THE LARGEST AND MOST ELEGANT
X Houses in Sacramento. It has seventy-five Rooms,
■which can be had in suites for families, or singly to suit in-
di\iduals— all new-furnished, large and finely vcntillated.
No expense has been saved to make it comfortable and
pleasant for guests.

Price of Rooms very low. Meals, 25 cents.

8vl2-6m B. E1SENMENGER.

BRANNAN HOUSE,

(Formerly Vernon,)

J street, between I\r*mt and Second streets,

SACKAMENTO.

FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS CAN BE HAD.

8vl23m MRS. J. BTTSIST, Proprietress.

Pacific Map Depot.

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PUBLISHER, IMPORTER AND DEALER IN

MA-PS, ATLASES,

Charts. Guide-Books Globes,
Books, Stationery, :md Fmicy Articles,

511 Montgomery street, between Commercial and Sacra-
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H E IN" I> Y ' S IMPROVED

SELF-BISCHABGIKG SBEPSOTRETS

^PRATER CONCENTEATOE

Is KeceiTing; Universal Favor.

NOTICE TO QUARTZ MINERS:
Reference is made to the following Mills which are using the Prnter Concentrator, with some of the improvements
attached. The Self-Discharging Siilphurets has been more recently adapted, and the public attention is called to
examine its workings:

BLUE LEDGE MILL, near Spanish Flat, El Dorado Co.
CONEY MILL, Jackson, Amador County.
Mkssrs. TDBBS & COS .MILL, San Andreas, Amador Co.
WINTER'S MILL. Angels Camp, Calaveras County.
CLIO MILL, Jacksonville, Tuolumne County.

STEPHENS' MILL. Humboldt County, Nevada.

CHRYSOPOLIS MILL,

U. S. REESE RIVER MILL, Austin,

CARROL ,fc ASPINWALL MILL. Reese River, Nevada.

UNION" MILL. El Dorado Onunl v, near Mud Springs,

NEW YORK AND EL DORaDOCO.,

And in u.°e ill other parts of this State; also In Idaho, Arizona, Colorado and Mexico.

Asa further evidence of its worth, two of these Concentrators were ordered recently by Messrs. Godrtard & Co , of
this city, for their Mill (Independence Mill), near Sonora, Tuolumne County, which are now being titled up at the Pacific
Foundry. The oarties have extensive experience in quartz machinery, and have concluded to use these Concentrators
in preference to all others.

A further order for a Concentrator from Messrs. Bigclow & Bro., of this city, who are now using two Concentrators
at the Coney Mill. Jackson, Amador County.

Thev may be seen in operation at the GOLDEN STATE FOUNDRY, No. 19 First Street. San Francisco.

flSp-'For explanation ol Hie above engraving, and other particulars, send for a Circular,

JOSHUA HENDT,

8vl2tf No. J02Montgomery street, Room 3, 4th floor.

Hepburn & Peterson's Pans and Separators.

Cal.

We invite the Mining Public to examine the record of our Machines before adopting any other for producing similar
results. They have been in general use for the pasi three years, during which time they have been repeatedly tried in
comparison with every other machine of note, and of a similar nature, and have invariably been adopted in prefer-
ence; which facts we offer as the most suitable recommendation, and which is attested by the following list of

JPi'lncipal Mills "Using tliem :

Names of Companies. Location of MM.

GOTJLl) & CURRY Virginia City, Nevada.

SILVER STATE KEDUCT'N ff'KS. .Empire City,

OPHIR Washoe City,

EDWARD McLEAN Silver City,

SANTIAGO Zcphvr Flat, "

RAPHAEL ft HUSTED Gold'llill,

FRENCH ft BESLER Dayton,

HERMAN, KETSrilEK k CO Carson River,

A. SCTRO Dayton,

DAVIS ft BARRON Gafson City,

PHiENIX Silver Oirv,

CHAS. S COUVER Silver City,

PIONEER Silver Oily,

L. A. ROOTUE ft CO Virginia City,

A n-RT.xND Washoe,

SUCCOR MILL & MINING CO Gold Hill,

luuH.^.is .i- GK1SSAM Silver City "

ANDERSON ft SEAL Washoe,

Jtlaiiufliietua-ed n.t the Principal Foundries Sn San TYanel«cn.

*:-:.-"<■ TCTT^Tfr-insTT-RTV vfe PTRTERSOTV,

6v12tf At the VULCAN IRON WORKS, Nosi 137jmd 139 First Street, Sun Franclxo.

Names af Companies.
TEAKLE. ROGERS ft CO..

MELVILLE KRLSEY

HUDGIN & FORMAN

YELLOW JACKET

RELDIN ft GREGORY

IIECKENDORN

CARSON CRKEK

CROWN LEAD

RIG BLUE LEAD

E. T STEEN ,

EAGLE

IDA MILL ,

ALACRAN

SANTA CLARA

ROSARIO ft CARMAN

LIRERTAD

DON JUAN ROBINSON....

Location of Mil!.

Nevada.
..Silver City,
..Silver City, "

..Empire City, "
..Esmeralda.
..Calaveras Co.,
...Calaveras Co.,
..Marinosa Co.,

. Amador Co.,

. .Amador Co.,

, .Owens Rlvei

..Sonora,

..Sonora,

..Si lima,

..Sonora,

..Sonora,

Mexico.

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TV- T. GARRATT,

City
BBASS AND BELL FOUNDER,

Cor. Market and First Sts., opposite Oriental Hotel,

SAN FRANCISCO,

Manufacturer of Brass, Zinc, and Anti-Friction or
X5a/bl>et; Metal Castings;

CBLURCH AND STEAMBOAT

BELLS,

TAVERN AND BAND BELLS AND GONGS,

FIRE ENGINES, FORGE AND LIFT PUMPS,

Steam, Liquor, Soda Oil, 'Water and Flange Cocks, and
Valves of all descriptions, made and repaired. Hose and
all other Joints, Spelter, Solder, and Copper Rivets, &c.
Gauge Cocks, Cylinder Cocks, Oil Globes, Steam Whistles,

HTBKAULIC PIPES AM) NOZZEES

For Mining purposes, Iron Steam Pipe furnished with Fit-
tings, Ac. Coupling Joints of aliases. Particular attention
paid to Distillery Work. Manufacturer of "Gamut's Pat-
tent Improved Journal Metal."

USP- Highest Market price paid for OLD BELLS, COPPER
AND BRASS. -.©ft f"

Pacific Mail Steamship Co.

The following Steamships will be dispatched on the fol-

Februnry 28th— COLORADO Cant. Jas, T. Walking.

Connecting with HENRY CHAUNCEV, Capt Gray.

From Folsom street "Wliarl"

At 11 o'clock A, M., punctually to the hour,

For Panama.

Passengers will be conveyed from Panama to Aspinwall
by the Panama Railroad Cmnpnny, and from Aspimvall to
New York in the .splendid steamships of ihe PACIFIC
MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

Steamers of this line will be dlspntcbed the 10th, lilth and
30th of each month When these dates full on Sunday, the
steamer will leave on Saturday preceding.

Steamer leaving San Francisco on the 10th touches at
Manzanillo. All touch at Acapulco.

Departure of 19th connects with French Trans-Atlantic
Co-'s steamer for St. Nazaire, and English steamer lor
South America.

Departure of 10th connects with English steamer for
Southampton, and steamer running to Guayaquil, lynching
at Tumaco, the port of the new mines, and P. R. It, Co. 'a
steamer for Central America.

Cabin passengers will be berthed through. Baggage
checked through— 100 pounds allowed each adult.

An experienced Surgeon on board. Medicine and attend-
ance free.

These steamers will positively sail at II o'clock. Passen-
gers arc requested to have their baggage on board before 10
o'clock.

For merchandise freight apply to Wells, Fargo .t Co.

For passage and all other informniion, applv at the Pa-
cific Mail Steamship Co's office, corner of Sacramento and
Leidesdortf strecs.

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Mining and Scientific Press
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Mining Companies, Machinists and Manufacturers,

Ekghaved to Okdkr. — Persons who desire to illustrate?
their individual establishments or business, should give
us their orders for Engraving and Printing, and we will

guarantee good work and reasonable prices.

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SAN FRANCISCO, SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 1866.

TABLE OF CONTENTS.

A W RftlTl Patent Pry Pul
rarUor-*-! I lust raced.

it.iiu wiiii Sodium

■ ■

■ ■
Th<- Tractor j >'"i n and Um

.

i mi oar twgunrCor

respondent.

I Building.

Ulmnn 8cl i

Tii'- "ii Prospect! of 11 urn

Calltornla>Madc Bells.
Fur the Colorado.

\ SinRtilnr Spider.

tensed History of
Bt< .mi

\ Beautiful Illustration of
l. ii...

Borne.

Lli tic Children.

Mini (!. urt.iim^ln Children

Miniiik* Summary.

Editorial mill Selected.

Mining Shareholders' Direc-
tory.

mill Report*

San Francisco Prlcua current

New Mining and tuner Ad-
Tejtlsemeats, etc.

A. W. HALL'S DEY PUXVEEIZEE.

The accompanying engraving represents a
novel mill for pulverizing ore to an impalpable
powder in a dry condition ; and from the re-
ports of its practical operation where
it is now in use, at the New York
Quartz Company's Works, 48 East
Twenty-sixth street, New York, it
appears to be a success.

The general design of the machine
is, to pulverize ore, or other material,
in an air-tight chamber, and separate
the fine Iroin the coarse by blowing
it out into a receiver, by means of a
fan blower. In this way the fine
particles, as fast as produced, will be
Curried off, leaving only the coarser
particles, to be further operated upon
by the machine.

In this machine the Chilian wheels
and the Spanish arrustras are em-
ployed in an ordinary cast-iron pan.
The crushing surfaces of the wheels
and arrastras are made convex, with
a corresponding concave valley in
which they travel, the working sur-
faces being of Franklinite iron. A
dome, B, of sheet-iron, is made to
cover the crushing and pulverizing
apparatus, and secured to the flange _
of the pan, allowing space for the ■
machinery to revolve. The material
to be crushed is fed into the machine HE
through the hopper, C, which is pro- fBBggL
vided with two doors, one only ot ^*"^^j
which is opened at a time to prevent
the escape of the air and dust. The
air passes from the blower through
the tube, D, and enters a pipe, A,
which surrounds the lower part of the pan.
From this pipe there are thirty or forty five-
cighths-iach holes leading into the pan, directly
under the crushing wheels, which conduct the
air in jets, and stir up the ore, and constantly
keep the coarse separated from the fine pow-
der, which is carried out through the spout, E.
The receiver into which the dust is carried
should be so large and so high as to allow the
dust to settle and not be carried off.

The wheels are moved by means of bevel-
gearing connected with the upright shaft, H,
shown by pari of the dome being broken away,
which carries around the wheels, while they
are tree to rise and fall without cramping.
This is effected by a double funnel-shaped hole
through the centre of the axle, while the arms
which bear against the axle are secured to the
shaft

The hand-wheel, J, bears against a rubber

spring, I, which can be screwed down to in-
crease the pressure of the wheels when de-
sired, thus enabling the operator to gauge the
crushing power of the wheols to correspond
with the driving power of the engine.

The general features of this process of crush-
ing and separating ore are applicable to the
ordinary stamp-mill which has been patented
by the samo inventor, and was practically
demonstrated by him in Colorado Territory in
1860.

The power necessary to drive one of these
mills, including blower, will not exceed five
horses. It will crush the hardest rock to ab-
solute flour, at the rate of two-and-a-half tons
per day, whilst the wear of machinery is scarcely

ANOTHEE MINING S0H00L.

We took occasion, on Monday last to visit
the Laboratory and Lecture Room, recently
fitted up at the College of California, at Oak-
land. The laboratory is provided with a fur-
nace and all the necessary appliances and
fixtures for the accommodation of students in
chemistry and assaying. We alluded last week
to the delivery of the introductory lecture, by
Prof. Blake, upon the subject of " Science and
Scientific Schools, in their relation to Mining,
Agriculture and the Kindred Arts." We had
the pleasure, on Monday of listening to the
introductory lecture to the chemistry course,
by the same gentleman, upon " Oxygen." The

A. W. HALL'S PATENT DEY PULVERIZER.

perceptible, the only parts liable to wear being
easily replaced.

A company is now being formed to use
these mills for crushing barytes as a substitute
for white lead, also felspar as a fertilizer, and
to manufacture the machines for pulverizing
gold and silver ores.

Persons wishing to purchase the patent for
the State of California, for the use of the atmos-
phere as a separator of pulverized ores, either
in the stamp mill or the one represented in
the cut, or obtain any information concerning
the invention, can address A. W. Hall, pa-
tentee, Tarrytown, N. Y.

While workmen were recently engaged in
fixing up the Pacific Mail Steamship Constitu-
tion, lying at Mare Island dock, they found in
her hulk a piece of a sword fish's sword stuck
into the hard timber to the depth of several
inches. The fish probably mistook the vessel
for a whale.

subject was handled in a familiar and interest-
ing manner, and fully illustrated by the usual
experiments. This series of lectures will em-
brace incidentally the principal applications of
chemistry in the arts and in metallurgy, and
will be illustrated throughout by experiments.
The lectures on Mineralogy and Geology
will be partly illustrated by the collection of
the college, and that of the director, recently
increased by the arrival of his collectien from
the East. The following is a general outline
of the course : Common Minerals and the
rocks which they form. Principal Ores of
Iron, Copper, Lead, Silver, Gold, and other
metals ; their varieties, appearance, and meth-
ods of distinguishing them. Gems and Orna-
mental Stones. Historical Notice of the use
and purposes of Geology ; Geology a History j
The succession of Life upon the Earth ; Coal
Formations ; Movements of the Earth's Crust I

— Volcanoes, Earthquakes; Mineral Veins,
their variety and origin.

On the subject of Mining, an introductory
lecture will be given on "The Necessity of
Education to a Mining Engineer." The gen-
eral course will embrace : The Irregular Dis-
tribution of Ore in Veins ; examples from the
principal mines of the world ; Association of
Minerals and Ores ; General study of Mining
Plans, with a view to the proper opening and
development of Mines ; Timbering of Mines ;
Ventillation ; Drainage; Hoisting; Mills for
Working Ore — their construction, cost, and
management; crushing, stamping, grinding
and amalgamating machinery ; concentration
of ores, etc.

This course of instruction will be known aa
the " Department of Science and Arts of the
College of California," and will be under the
immediate direction of Prof. Wm. P. Blake, a
gentleman in every way fully qualified to fill
with credit such an important position.
• .- ^ ■ >

For the Colorado. — Fourteen former resi-
dents of El Dorado Canon leave this city to-
day by the Los Angeles steamer, en route for
the Canon. Twenty-five tons of supplies left
for the same destination, by a sailing vessel, a
ew days since, and more will soon follow.
Among the party leaving, as above, are several
connected with the Colorado Mill Company.
These parties will start up the mill again im-
mediately after their arrival, having made a
contract with the Techatticup Company, for
crushing their rock, on a percentage of its yield.
This rock is known to be rich. This and that
from the Qeeen City mine was the rock from
which the large amount of bullion was taken to
which we alluded some weeks since, as the first
bullion from El Dorado Canon.

Mr. Hazen Kimball, a well known artist of
this city goes down on the steamer, and will
visit the principal localities along the Colorado,
for the purpose of taking sketches, which he
will subsequently produce on canvass. Mr.
Frank S. Ailing, who holds the appointment
of Postmaster at El Dorado Canon, also goes
down on this steamer. He informs us that he
expects to be in regular receipt of the mails
from this city by the first of July next.

Some of the principal merchants of San
Francisco have made arrangements to ship a
large quantity of goods to Callville, where
proper storehouses will be erected, and at which
point traders from Salt Lake and intermediate
points, also from Western Montana and por-
tions of Nevada and Arizona can be most
conveniently supplied with goods of every de-
scription, at more reasonable rates than they
can be obtained through any other channel.
This supply will be constant, and must prove
a great convenience to the vast extent of coun-
try intervening between the Rocky Mountains
and Sierra Nevada ; and by it San Francisco
will lay the foundation of a business from which
she must eventually reap immense commercial
advantages.

It is easy to say, " Know thyself," but who
is to introduce you 1 Most people go through
life without making the advantageous ac-
quaintance in question.

Grief knits two hearts in closer bonds than
happiness ever can ; and common sufferings
are far stronger links than common joys.

130

$fc» pining mft MmMk §«***.

(HotwujuniatwttiS.

In this Department we Invite the free oiscussion of all

firoper subjects— correspondents alone being responsible for
he ideas and theories they advance.

[Written for the Mining and Scientific Press.]

THE TKAOTOEY OUEVE, AND THE
PEOPEKTIES OE GEINDING- PLATES.

BY W. A. GOODYEAR.

[CONTINUED FROM PAGE 114.]

To find the surface of revolution gene-
rated by the curve in revolving about the
axis of x.

Denote this surface by S.

dS

2~<y

ds

dy dy

Therefore,

The general formula is
From (25) $= ± -.

dy y

(32)—- = ± 2 fi a. Integrating (32),

we have
(33) S = f±2»ady = ±2iiay+C.

The arithmetical value of the integral in
(33), taken between the limits y — 0, and
y = a, is 2 ~i a' . This is the surface gene-
rated by either of the two branches of the
curve which lie on the same side of the axis
of y. The total surface generated is, then,
4 « a* = four circles with radius a.

To find the volume of the solid of revolu-
tion generated by the curve in revolving
about the axis of x,

Denote this volume by v

The general formula is = j" y .

dx

Now, *L = lv X -
dy dx dy

,<Zv

Therefore,

(34) — . = ~i y -|/V — if. Integrating (34)
dy

we have

(35) v =J u y {a'—y*)* dy =

— I {af—ytfi X C-

Taking the integral between the limits
y = 0 and y = a, we have the whole vol-
ume of the solid generated by either of the
two branches of the curve which lie upon
the same side of the axis of y, which is

- a3 . The total volume generated by the
o

2

curve, is then - n a3 = a hemisphere,

whose radius is o.

To find the radius of curvature for the
tractory,

Denote the radius of curvature by r.
The general formula is

H(l)f

d:x
dtf

and

in using this formula, it is proper to
give to the radical in the numerator the

drx
same sign as -j-j has, so that r may be al-
ways positive. Doing this, and substituting

the values of *! and ^Z from (3) and
dy dy

(21), we have
(36)

r=aVd~f

y

To find the evolute of the tractory.

The evolute is the locus of the center of
curvature. From the manner in which
the general formula for the radius of cur-
vature is obtained, we know that if ar" and
y' be the coordinates of the center of curva-
ture corresponding to the point x, y of
the original curve or involute, then the two
following equations are true, viz. :

dx

0

fix

(37) „■— y +(«_/)."

dy

ff T ft T*

Now, — and — are known in terms of
dy dy%

y: Hence, in (37), (38) and (18), we have
three equations, between. which, if we elimi-
nate x and y, we shall obtain a fourth equa-
tion, expressing the relation between x' and
•i/ , which is the equation of the evolute.
This we proceed to do.

Substituting in (37) and (38) the values

already known, these equa-

of _ and

dy

tions become, respectively,

(39) y — y' ± (x — O V-—t. = 0, and

(40) 1 +

: (x — x') -

0.

y ' y"Va'--y'

Simplifying equation (40), it becomes

(41) yd1— if = ± {x—x') , or,

(42) x = x' ±v/d'—i/-.

Substituting the value of ± (x — x') from
(41) in (39), the latter becomes

(43) y — y-\- ^—^- = 0. Solving (43)
with respect to y, we have

(44) y = — , therefore,

(45) yV-y1 = ^a=— ? = pi/V — a?

Substituting this value of -[/a2 — y jn (42),
it becomes

x = x ± —, x/y"—a\ "We have now

(46)

in (44) and (46) the values of x and y in
terms of x' and y'.

Substituting these values in (18), we ob-

w*'±^r=>

y,3—a*

l y,/V

l—d>

+

0

a — -7

y

vV

— a*

a 4- -7

y

vr

—a1

Removing the parenthesis from the sec-
ond member of (47), and cancelling the
equal terms with like signs upon opposite
sides, we obtain

(48) x' = -1- t log .
— 2 e

V vr~

« + yl/VW

= ±2.1oi

e y'+v'y^-^

which is the equation of the evolute. Equa-
tion (48) may be put into the form

(49)y' =

2 e~°

, Moreover, (49),

by a very simple change of form, becomes
(50)y' = ±f£eT+ -rj which is

the equation of two equal common catena-
ries, one upon each side of the axis of x,
and having their vertices respectively at the
points y = a, x = 0, and y = — a, x = 0,
the one above the axis of x being upright,
and the one below it inverted. (See Tod-
hunter's Analytical Statics, page 201.)

D' Alembert is, therefore, right in saying
that the evolute of the tractory is the com-
mon catenary, in spite of the assertion upon
page 93 of the Quartz Operator's Hand-
Book. As to the remark that the equations
of the tractory and catenary are essentially
different, it is very true they are. But

this fact alone is not sufficient (as it is there
assumed to he) to enable us to decide, or
even to guess, beforehand, what the evolute
of the tractory may or may not be. It is
the general rule and not the exception that
a curve and its evolute are essentially dis-
similar to each other. The cycloid is an
exception to this rule. The tractory is not,
as I have shown.

[To be Continued.]
[Written for the Mining and Scientific Press.]

Electricity the Cause of Earthquakes.

BY W. WADSWORTH.

Before discussing the above proposition —
using the plural — we will endeavor to define
what electricity is.

We believe it to be a fluid, exceedingly
subtle and elastic, more so than any of the
known gases ; in its motions as rapid as light,
and like heat, may be either active or latent ;
when active, sometimes visible ; when latent,
invisible, and is a principal agent employed by
Diety in producing some of the most wonderful
phenomena of nature — and among them, earth-
quakes.

Books have taught us that there is a posi-
tive and a negative terrestrial electricity. In
all our varied experiments we have never been
able to discover but one. We might as well
say that beat and cold are both heat, only that
the one — heat, is positive j and cold, negative.
Plus and minus, are terms better adapted
to the conditions of terrestrial electricity.
The earth is one vast reservoir of latent elec-
tricity ; and all bodies connected with it, unless
acted upon by local excitants, would contain
just their share of latent electricity — no more —
no less. The electricity of these bodies would
then be neither plus nor minus. But suppose
one of these bodies to be insulated from the
earth by what electricians recognize as a non-
conductor ; now, if with a common electrical
machine, we charge this insulated body with
more than its natural quantity, it is then plus,
just that quantity, and the whole earth apart
from it, becomes minus just that quantity ;
but if by a conductor the connection between
the insulated body and the earth is renewed —
the equilibrium is restored, and neither can be
said to be plus or minus.
' By latent and active electricity, we mean
that, the electricity held by a body insulated
and charged highly, or plus, if no conductor
approach it, is as perfectly invisible as though
the body had only its natural share — neither
light or heat is evolved ; and this is latent
electricity. Now let another body — if not
also plus — approach the body which is insu-
lated and plus, and electricity in sparks or a
continuous stream of flame passes from the
latter to the former, evolving both light and
heat; and this is active electricity.

Electricity may be latent in the earth or the
clouds, and be wholly invisible ; but let it pass
through the air — a nonconductor — and it be-
comes active, and is the " lightning ;" thunder
being only the noise produced by its passage
through or along a non-conductor ; we would
not advert to this, which every school-boy is
supposed to know, only that we may have oc-
casion to connect the simple fact with our
explanation of the rumblings attendaut upon
earthquakes.

We started with the proposition that the
earth was one vast reservoir of latent elec-
tricity, liable however to have its equilibrium
disturbed in places by local causes ; when this
takes place, one portion of the. earth may be-
come largely plus in quantity, and this neces-
sarily gives us another portion as largely
minus. That this is the case is quite clearly
demonstrated in the " thunder storm," which—
through the agency of clouds — conveys the
plus electricity of one portion of the globe
and deposits it in the " lightning " upon an-
other— which is minus ; or the clouds may be
minus, and passing over a district of country
largely plus, the " lightning " may pass from
the earth to the clouds, as several well-authen-
ticated instances clearly prove.

We might enumerate several of the causes
that tend to disturb the equilibrium of the
earth's electricity, producing iu one portion a

vast excess over another, thousands of miles
distant ; but it seems unnecessary to go into
elaborate argument to prove what no one
doubts. We would however in this connection
remark, that, a recent writer on the subject of
the Atlantic telegraph, gives it as his opinion
that, to insure perfect success, a return cable
to the point at which the battery is applied
will be found necessary, for the reason that,
suppose the battery be applied in Ireland, and
reliance is placed upon the waters of the ocean
for the return current ; now if the two coun-
tries should happen to be at all times exactly
in equilibrium there would be no difficulty ;
but suppose the American side happened at
the time to be largely minus, the entire charge
from the European battery would be absorbed
by the minus of the American side, there
could then be no return current, and imperfect
working or total disappointment must ensue.

We present the argument here only as an-
other proof showing the now very general be-
lief among electricians that, different countries
of the earth possess at times a greater propor-
tion of the earth's electricity than others,
though directly connected by water, a very
good couductor under ordinary circumstances,
though not equal to a metallic one.

We will now examine some of the phenom-
ena of the earthquake, and then see if there is
any other agent than electricity, that can pos-
sibly produce them all. One fact has been
very generally overlooked by writers on the
causes and effects of earthquakes, and that is,
the occurrence of the shock at a'l places at
the same instant of time. No matter if the
shock be felt along the earth's surface a dis-
tance of four thousand miles in all directions,
all places in a line directly north or south feel
the shock at the same instant, as the records
of its occurrence have always shown, whilst
places to the east or west of the same line re-
port the same instant of time, making the
proper allowance for difference of longitude.

Now there is no power on earth known to
man, that can possibly produce this instanta-
neous shock to all places within the circle of
its influence, but electricity. Sane writers
speak of the " earth-wave," and an " ocean-
wave," produced by earthquakes. There are
no continuous waves, other than the sudden
shock or tremor, either upou land or water,
except such as are purely local, caused by the
direct upheaval and fracture of districts of
country in the line of the greatest shock, and
these produce the only rocking or waving mo-
tion to which the term wave, can be aptly
applied.

Vessels at sea feel the shock, and all at
the same moment of time though thousands
of miles apart ; there could be no " water-
wave " that could do this ; and further, vessels
totally becalmed seem to feel the shock more"
severely than though they were at the time upon
a rough sea, and yet not the slightest appear-
ance of a wave is produced upon the calm
sea ; and in either case the shock is described
invariably, as like one that might be expected
had the vessel struck upon a rock, and in no
wise like the effect produced by striking a
heavy sea or wave.

A part of Lisbon bordering on the sea was
sunk by an earthquake and never came to the
surface again, whilst a still larirer part was
overwhelmed by a tremendous ocean wave
that rolled in upon the doomed city. The
waters first receded solely from the lilting up
of the earth beneath, when on suddenly set-
tling back to and even below its original posi-
tion, the sea flowed in far beyond its former
boundaries causing the destruction that is re-
corded of it ; and this is the only kind of
wave properly so-called, resulting from earth-
quakes.

We are now ready to assert our belief that
earthquakes are caused solely by the instanta-
neous passage of immense accumulations of
electricity from portious of the earth which
are largely plus, to others which are minus,
and in its passage traversing the best conduct-
ors presented ; and these without doubt are
the great metallic ore-veins of the earth. The
first, immediate effect of its passage is the
shock that is felt simultaneously on land and
sea, throughout the entire extent of its influ-
ence. Its secondary and local effects are as
varied as the diversified conditions of the
earth along the route of its transit would
be likely to cause. The former, can be
well compared to the shock the physical
frame of man or animal feels on receiving a
powerful electric discharge from a battery ;
whilst the latter are of an entirely different
character, and will be alluded to again, after
we present an experiment or two so completely
analogous to that of electricity traversing the
earth's metallic veins, as to prove to our satis-
faction, that in it lies the true cause of earth-
quakes.

We will take a clay pipe-stem the substance
of which is a non-conductor ; into one end
run a bit of iron or copper wire half-way
through, then turn the open end up and fill in
one-fourth of an inch with powder mixed with
a little iron filings, insert the other wire down
to the powder, now lay it upon a table and

%\u pinitifl and £wntffic f rw*.

131

pren ;i light charge from an electrical

ami llh- powder will

ljuret into Ira

Now instead of. powder take powdered rosin

ur Bealing-wax, and the result is the aanie as

h attended with no appai

■ rosin ur wax ; but a remarkable

.1 wuli this experi nt is. that,

instead of an explo

Btance we substitute one which is neither, such

as dry earth, clay, .san. I or powdered glass, and

tl iploeion seems equally vi il

Let as extend tin' experiment by placing

upon a table, from one side to tl tl

lections "I wire or any pood conductor

uging ii mis within a quart

i f ir-f i nt each ol her : now cover
tli,- adjaceul ends of the cnuduutor with dif-
ferent earths having different decree

iiiii- with weights, and in
,'vt'iy respect varying their couditioiu as much
as possible : now send a strong charge "I elec-
tricity through the I to d of condncting

ami not iductiug substances, and the lattei

will be blown up, scattered, cracked, and t In*
weights raised for an iustanl only to fall back
to their orirziu d position, no two being affected
alike inn all of them earthquakes in miniature,
and tln--i- v. itlioul c tiling to our aiil the powers
ofexplosives or pent-up steam Orgases, ex-
cept such as may be the result el an instanta-
iction "i the electric fluid upoa the
substances il encoan - passuge ; and

i istances need nol us we have shown,
ioi explosive <"- inflammable.
Nnvv mining experience in California lias
shown as that metallic veins are not always
continnons ; but in many places broken or dis-
jointed, and this leature doubtless pertains to
all the great metallic ore-veins of the earth,
iiinl intervening, between the ends of these
disrupted veins are substances that compared
t., the v.-ins themselves are non-conductors,
breaks or chasms in the regular veins

are doubtless e times of great extent, and

tin- passage "l the electric current through
iti -ii causes the infinite variety of upheavals,
rollings ami rookings of the earth adjacent to
ami above them.

This doubtless is the real reason why one
place of only limited extent, seems more vio-
lently agitated than another near by, though
apparently in the direct route of the electric
current. In one pure the fluid traverses a
nearly perfect conductor, and here the dis-
turbance is but slight ; imt let it be compelled
tn leap the chasm that was made through and
deep below the conducting vein, when the
Golden Gate chasm was formed and we hear
t In- rumblings of the earthquake and .Sun Fran-
cisco feels the shock, and so of other places
Situated on or near any of these dislocations.
We intended to have shown what connection
volcanoes have with earthquakes ; Imt we
have already greatly exceeded the limit usually
allowed In writers, who are able only to inter-
est the few.

Little Cuildukn.— Bless the little child-
ren ! Who does not love to hear their
BWeet voices ring merrily and sweetly out
under the clear and open sky? If there is
reserved lor human life a joy more ex-
alti-J than any other, it is that of witness-
ing and mingling in the innocent enjoy-
ments of children. Somebody has said, " be-
ware of that man who does not love children."
The noblest minds that the world has ever
witnessed, have been delighted with the frolics
and amusements of children. The great Duke
n[ Wellington is often referred to as an exam-
ple in I his respect. It is recorded that when
the veteran Blucher once looked upon a large
collection of children, assembled at St. Paul's,
in Loudon, despite of his attempted forbear-
ance, the big tear drops trickled down the
cheeks of the hardy warrior until he was com-
pletely unmanned. The great Burke, whose
mighty mind swayed senators at his will, was
accustomed, in his hours of leisure, to take an
active part in the amusements of* children :
lying down upon the carpet, rolling over and
tumbling about with them like a very child
himself.

Children are human flowers ! When cares
crush the spirit and labor wearies the body
how refreshing the smiling looks, the bounding
step and the joyous laugh of the little ones as
they come rushing forth to meet you on your
return from your field of labor, your counting-
house or your office 1 Care and weariness are
alike forgotten, while joy beams forth at the
sight of these beautiful human flowers. Mis-
fortunes, disappointments and treachery would
sour the sympathies of the soul ; while mildew
would gather thick upon the face of man's ex-
istence were it not for these beautiful, infantile
human flowers springing up everywhere in all
the pathways of human life 1

A child thus defines gossip : " It is when
nobody don't know nothing, and somebody
goes and tells of it."

There were enlisted during the war 186,051
colored troops.

Prom Our Regular Correspondent.

Enrn Though my observations in

tbis county have not been so extensive orso

thorough as I should huv,- been glad to make
tin-in : still in my hasty trip 1 have collected
-urn.- facta which 1 think will probably be of
den of the Press.
The gold quarto mines of this county, with
the exception of those in the Volcano and
Pine Grove districts, noticed last week, are
situated principally on the " Carson lead,"
otherwise known as the great "Mother vein"

Of the Stale, which consists of a principal
bj a Beries ol subordinate, parol-
es, running through thecountry in a
northeasterly and southwesterly direction and
occupying the line ol contact between the
ordinary slate formation of the country on tho
western, or foot-wall .side, and a narrow belt of

"g ii-tniie," apparently volcanic, which forms

the eastern or hanging wall. The subordinate
veiufi are wholly in the slate, or greenstone, as
thi-y happen to lie to the eastward or westward
of the principal lead.

The niuin (.'arson ledge varies in width from
three to thirty feet, and in dip, (to the east-
ward, in all cases), from thirty-live to fifty de-
grees from the perpendicular.

The principal feature of this vein is the large
size and steady character of the chimneys of
paying ore, which, however, is generally of low
grade — six to eight dollars per ton being con-
sidered a lair yield. The large size of the vein,
and uniform character of the quartz, mukes its
extraction and working very easy and econouii
cal. The subordinate veins vary more in the
character and richness of their ores, and are
generally smaller, though in one case, that of
the Keystone claim at Amador City, a ledge
lying to the westward of the principal vein, is
twenty feet in thickness.

1 will notice by name some of the principal
mines on this range, beginning with

THE SEATON .MINE,

Better known as the " Drytown lead," situated
on the •■ Mother vein," one and a half miles
east of Drytown, this being the most northerly
of the min -is on this range that I visited. This
mine is noted for having in the short period ol
twenty months from its first opening, paid over
$100,000 ill dividends; besides paying for the
erection of a 40-stamp mill, and all its own
expenses. It is owned by the Seaton Mining
Company, one-half of the stock of which is
held by Mr. Henniug, the Superintendent, and
most of the remainder by promiueut San Fran-
ci-co capitalists, a small portion being still
held by the. heirs of the late Hon. Geo. W.
Seaton, the original proprietor of the mine.
The width of the ledge, as far as opened, varies
from nine to twenty feet — the paying portion
being represented as averaging eight feet.
The average yield of the quartz crushed during
the past, year, Mr. Henniug assures ine, is over
•?20 per ton ; that average being much increased
by a small layer of decomposed quartz of almost
fabulous richness, which is found directly under
the hanging wall of the vein, near the surface.
The mine is opened by a tunnel for a distance
of 400 feet along the vein, and at a depth of
183 feet from the surface at its northern ex-
tremity, at which point it is connected with the
surface by a shaft. The mill of forty stamps,
is run in winter by water-power, and in sum-
mer by steam ; the power being furnished in
the present season by a 411-foot overshot
wheel, and in summer by an 80-horse engine
of fine substantial workmanship.

Adjoining the claim of the Seaton Com-
pany is that of

THE LOYAL MILL COMPANY,

Consisting of 1,200 feet of the " Carson ledge."
This company commenced work in September
last on an extensive outcrop of mingled quartz
and slate of varying richness, and over 100 feet
in width. A stratum two feet thick, lying
next to the east, or hanging wall, proved to be
very rich, paying $75 to SI HO per ton. On
following this down a considerable distance,
it entirely disappeared, and the miners came
upon a horizontal surface of hard greenstone,
like that forming the hanging wall ol the vein.
As the dip of this stratum was to the west-
ward, instead of the east, as it usually is in
this vein, the superintendent, Mr. James, came
to the conclusion that the upper part of the
vein had slidden down the hill on the surface
of the greestone, and that the remainder of the
vein would be found in its original position
farther to the eastward. For the purpose of
testing this theory, and prospecting the mine,
he took possession of an old abandoned tun-
nel, which had been driven inio the hill on the
western side, for a distance of over three hun-
dred feet, but which had been given up by the
original projectors, on the slate in which it had

being run changing into a hard greenstone.
This tunnel he has pushed on to a dists
350 feet. Ii will cut the ledge at a depth of
200 feet. They Will probably have to drive
this tunnel a distance ol I further

before striking tin- ledge, if it should be in the
t>s le position at this
depth. A .-halt i.s being sunk for the purpose

of connecting the end of the tunnel with the

surface. It has reached a depth of eighty feet.
The company have a very line 20 -tamp
steam mil], which, however, is now idle for
want of quartz to supply it. Next southwest
of the Loyal, is

THE 11AZ.VHD CLAIM,

Owned by Messrs. Fleehart, Sugden, and
others, ol Amador. The vein is here only from
four to five feet in thickness, as I'm as e.x-
plored, which, however, is not to any great
extent. The proprietors have an 8-stainp
water mill. Mr. Sugden, who has charge of
the mine and mill, assures tne that the average
yield of the quartz is from 810 to $12 per
ton.

THE BUNKER HILL COMPANY

Are working a claim lying about a mile from
the Hazard, on the same vein, which is hire
about three feet wide. It has been explored
to a depth of 300 feet, and the rock taken out
varies, according to the estimate of the super-
intendent, Mr. I 'aimer, from $26 to $50 per ton,
averaging from $10 to $12. The mill is about
half a mile from the mine, and consists of eight
stamps, and sixteen of Knox's amalgamators,
driven by water-power in winter and steam in
summer. Mr. Palmer says the pans give excel-
lent satisfaction.

The next claim upon which active operations
are carried on is

THE SPRING HILL,

Situated at Amador City, and owned by
Messrs. Hooper & Sons. This mine has been
opened to a depth of 200 feet, and for a dis-
tance of 1,3(1(1 feet along the ledge, disclosing
a fine well defined ledge of quartz, fifteen feet
in thickness. I did not learn what proportion
of this was considered " pay rock," but was told
by Mr. Hooper that the crushings had yielded
from $8 to $12 per ton. This mine has been
worked for a long series of years, and is well
and thoroughly opened. Both ore and water
are hoisted in buckets by steam-power ; not a
single pump being in use in a gold mine in
Amador county. The mill consists of thirty-
one stamps and four of Knox's pans, for work-
ing sulphurets, the whole being driven by
water-power in winter and steam in summer —
the former being obtained from an overshot
wheel of thirty-seven feet diameter, and the
latter from a 60-horse power vertical engine of
the walking-beam pattern.

Adjoining the Spring Hill on the south, is
the claim of the

KEYSTONE CONSOLIDATED MINING COMPANY,

Mr. John a Faull, superintendent. The prop-
erty consists of the Keystone and Geneva
ledges, and the Keystone mill, the Geneva
being an extension of the Spring Hill. The
Keystone is a parallel ledge lying to the west-
ward of the Carson lead, at a distance of about
100 feet, and being, therefore, entirely in a
slate formation. The greatest depth to which
it has been opened is 584 feet, the present
working shaft being only 206 feet. The ore
and water are now hoisted by horses, but it is
intended soon to substitute steam, an engine
having been used on the deepest shaft before
it was cloyed for repairs. The vein varies in
tliickuess from three to twenty feet, having an
average of at least twelve feet. Mr. Faull es-
timates the average yield at .U17 per ton up to
this time. The compauy have a20-stamp steam
mill, to which they are adding five of Prater's
Concentrators. These are being erected by Mr.
Morgan Hungerford, of San Francisco, who
was in Amador at the time of my visit. The
mine and mill were formerly the property of
Mr. A. H. Rose, at present State Senatpr from
Amador county, from whom they were pur-
chased by the present owners, who, I think,
have made an excellent investment.

The mines now recognized as the most valu-
able of any on this range, are situated at the
village of Sutter, two miles southwest of Ama-
dor, and four miles from this place. Tho prin-
cipal of them is

THE EUREKA,

Or Hayward mine, owned by Messrs. Hay-
ward & Chamberlain, famous as the deepest
gold mine in the world, and the deepest mine
of any character in California, if not in the
United States, being worked to a depth of over
960 leet. This mine is situated on the main
Carson lode, and is the richest location ever
made upon it. The owners have two mills
with au aggregate of fifty-six stamps, and
usually clean up at the eud of a two week's
run about $20,000. The ore is transported
from the hoisting works to the principal mill,
on a railroad made of light T rails, laid on
cross-ties, after the manner of an ordinary rail-
road. It is by lav the most substantial and
durable mining railroad in the State.
A late discovery in Sutter is known as

THE RAILROAD MINE,

Owned by Messrs. Belding, Downs and others
of Sutter. The ledge is in a slate Formation,
and has been opened to a depth of 200 feet,
and by drifts laterally a distance of 180 feet,
disclosing a vein of stratified quurtz of nn aver-
age width of eighteen inches, showing much
free gold, and which appears to improve as it
goes down. The last crushing paid fifteen
dollars per ton. At the time of my visit they
were employed hoisting water by horse power,
as the mine hud been flooded by the late rains.
The Lincoln and Mahoney are among the old-
est and best paying mines in the State.

Sutter is regarded, and 1 think justly so, too,
as the great center of quartz in Amador county ,
and the lung experience and carelul observa-
tion of those engaged in the business, has given
them the reputation of un authority among
their neighbors on all questions connected with
quartz mining. One gentlem n, the superin-
tendent of one of the oldest mines in the plnce,
assured me, very seriously, that he thought
that, considering his long and varied experi-
ence, there was nothing left for him to learn in
regard to "practical mining," though there
might he something in regard to '• prospecting"
thut he did not know. 1 took the liberty of
inviting this gentleman to become a contribu-
tor to the Press, which invitation he very
graciously accepted, and the readers of the
Press may hope at no distant day to have laid
belore them an array of facts in regard to the
practical working of quartz, which will be of
incalculable value to the mining interests of
the State.

Between Sutter and Jackson are several
mines on the same range, the principal of which
is

THE ONEIDA,

At present owned by Messrs. Morgan, Dicker-
son & Co., and superintended hy a Mr. Pringle.
This mine has been worked since 1851. Two
shafts have been sunk to the respective depths
of 350 and 400 feet, and steam hoisting works
erected on both. Both are now, however,
closed for repairs, and a new shaft has been
sunk, some distance to the northward, to a
depth of 110 feet, from which rock is hoisted
at present by horse power. In the old shafts
the vein was from f-ix to fourteen feet thick,
but in the new shaft a drift has been run for a
distance of thirty feet from the shaft, in the
direction of the foot wall, without striking it.
The mill is driven by steam, and consisted at
the time of its purchase, of twenty stamps, to
which the present proprietors have added as
many more, and an Excelsior Grinder and
Amalgamator, for working the sulphurets which
are believed to be very rich. It was expected
to start the works in a few days after the date
of my visit.
The principal mine at Jackson is

THE CONEY,

Owned by Mr. Leonard Coney, of Jackson,
and Biglow Bros., of San Francisco. It has
been opened to a depth of about seventy-five
feet, though the lowest working level is only
about sixty. The vein is from four to twenty-
seven feet in thickness, and the rock thus far
has averaged eight dollars per ton. It is be-
lieved to be upon the same vein as the princi-
pal mines of Sutter and Amador. The pro-
prietors have erected a substantial steam mill
of eight stamps, with two of Prater's concen-
trators, and the same number of Knox's pans.
Both machines give good satisfaction.
Adjoining the Coney, on the northeast, is

THE BLUE JACKET CLAIM,

, Consisting of 800 feet of the same ledge,
owned by Messrs. Little, Dunning & Burwell.
It has been prospected by means of an open
cut, and is found to be over twenty-two feet
wide, the cut being of that width, in quartz all
the way, and no signs of the walls yet. The
quartz is somewhat decomposed, and is readily
taken out. It has yielded thus far an average
of five dollars to the ton, by a barbarous
method of crushing, adopted in the only custom
mill in the place. This is

THE KEARSING MILL,

Of four stamps and a grinder, driven by water
power. The whole machinery is very imper-
fect, but as it is the only custom mill in town,
it has all the work it can do.

West of the Coney and Blue Jacket, and
on a parallel ledge, is the famous ,

HINCKLEY CLAIM,

Owned by Mr. T. Hinckley, of Jackson. This
ledge has only been opened to a depth of
seventy feet, but it has yielded over $13,000,
of which 10,000 has been clear profit, the
quartz paying on an average forty-five dollars
per ton. At a distance of 127 feet from the
main shaft another hole has been sunk, from
which very rich quartz has been taken, proving
that the chimney extends that distance, if not
further.

Besides these, several minor claims are being
prospected in this vicinity, all of which show
more or less gold, so that we may soon expect
to see this place take rank among the most
important quartz mining towns in the State.

Jackson, Amador Co., Feb, 1, 1866.

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Qfflue §p*fa0 swfl gdmtifk ftttf.

SALES OF THE WEEK

BT THE 8. r. STOCK A EXCHANGE BOARD.

Monday. Febrnary 36.

AFTERNOON SKSSION.

4 slis Crown Point at 1030 per foot, s 3.
8 shs Yellow Jacket at 430 per foot.

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 425 per foot, s 10.
1 shs Yellow Jacket at 435 per foot

5 shs Yellow Jacket at 440 per foot, b 30.

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 425 per foot.

4 shs Alpha, G. H-, at 262J£ per foot, b 3.

5 shs Alpha, G E, at 260 per foot

4 shs Alpha G, H., at 262>£ r-^r foot s 3.

5 shs Chollar-Potosi at 323 per foot.
10 shs Chollar-Potosi at 330 per foot

2 shs lavage it 850 per foot

1 sh Savage at 815 per foot
lBh Savage at 840 per foot.

36 shs Ophir at 420 per foot

24 shs Ophir at 425 per foot, b 10.

4 shs Hale & Norcross at 1040 per foot, b 30.

2 shs Hale & Norcross ai 1015 per ft, b 3.

6 shs Hale & Norcross at 1010 per foot, b 3.
8 shs Hale & Norcross at 1030 per foot, b 30.

100 shs Exchequer at 7J£ per share, b 30.

85 shs Exchequer at 7 per share.

10 shs Exchequer at 1% per share.
100 shs Exchequer at7>4 per share, b 15.

40 shs Exchequer, at 7 per share, s 3,

50 shs Excheauer at 7>a' per share, b 5.

10 shs Exchequer at 1% per share, b 3.

5 shs Overman at 60 per share.

20 shB Overman at 60 per share, s 30.
10 shs Caledonia Tunnel at '$\i per share.

1 sh Imperial at 122 per share.

6 shs Imperial at 122>£ per share.

2 shs Confidence at 75 per share

33 shs Fireman's Fund at 123 per cent
Amount of sales £119,i355 25

Tuesday, Fehrnary ST.

15 shs Savage at 845®850 per foot

3 shs Savage at S20@830 per foot; s 30.
6 shs Savage at 850©855 per foot, b 30.

12 shs Chollar-Potosi at 330@335 per foot.

8 shs Hale & Norcross at 1002©1075 per ft.

4 shs Hale & Norcross at 1075 per foot s 3.
43 shs Yellow Jacket at 425@44'i per foot

6 shs Yellow Jacket at 420@440 per ft. s 3.

15 shs Yellow Jacket at425@440pcrft, b 3.
24 shs Ophir at 427J£ per foot.

24 shs Ophir at 430 per foot s 3,

9 shs Belcher at 19J@200 per foot, b 3.
3 shs Belcher at 195©20u per foot

3 shs Belcher at 205 Der foot b 30.
79 shs Imperial at 121@127 per share.

5 shs Imperial at 120 per share, b 5.
10 shs Imperial at 120 per share, b 10.

40 shs Imperial at U6@117 per share, S3.
5shs Imperial at 1 18 per share, b 30.

5 shs Overman at 65 per foot, b 20.

6 shs Overman at 61 per foot, s 30.
47 shs Overman at 65@70 per foot

5 shs Overman at 70 per foot, b 30.

16 shs Overman at 69@70 per foot, s 3.

25 shs Exchequer at 7>4 per share, b 30.
20 shs Exchequer at 7 per share.

30 shs Real del Monte at 4@5 per share.

24 shs Confidence at 78@8l per share.

5 shs Confidence at *0 per share, s 5.
20 shs Caledonia Tunnel at 3 per share.

26 slis Bullion at 60@52}£ per share.

I shs Cal Steam Nav Co at 56@56>£ per ct

AFTERNOON SKSSION.

1 sb. Yellow Jacket at 440 per foot.

2 shs Yellow Jacket at 435©430 per foot

2 shs Savage at 850@S55 per foot

6 shs Savage at 86u@8!:0 per foot

3 shs Savage at 885 per foot

. 2 shs Savage at 865 per foot, s 30.

3 shs Savage at 875 per foot

4 shs Crown Point at 1085 per foot, b30.
4 shs Crown Point at 1080 per foot.

4 shs Belcher at 195 per foot

2 shs Belcher at 200 per foot b 10.

5 shs Chollar-Potosi at 335 per foot, s3Q.

4 shs Alpha, G. H. at 265 per foot

5 shs Overman at 71 per share.

15 shs Overman at 7" per share.
5 shs Overman at 69 per share.
5 shs Overman at 68 per share .

6 shs Bullion at 5S®56 per share.
30 shs Bullion at 55 per share.

5 shs Bullion at 5S per share, b 30.
In shs Bullion at 56per snare, b 10.

35 4hs Exchequer at 1% per share, b 30.

6 shs Imperial at WIH per share.

30 shs Imperial at 116J£ per share. s3.

16 shs Imperial at H6,'< per share.

5 shs Imperial at 116 per share, s 3.

20 shs Lady Bryan at 3 per share.

5 shs Real del Monte at 6 per share.
2 shs Confidence at 82 per share.

$10,000 Legal Tender Notes at 72}£c, s 30.
52,500 Legal Tender Notes at 72?i'c.

Amount of sales $138,969 00

Wednesday, February 38.

6 shs Chollar-Potosi at 340 per toot, b 5.
10 shs Chollar-Potosi at 340@350 per ft

5 shs Chollar-Potosi at 350 per foot, b 20.
34 shs Yellow Jacket at 440@455 per ft.

9 BhsJYcllow Jacket at 440@4i5 per ft, s 30.
2 shs Yellow Jacket at 445©452>£ per ft 8 5
1 sh Yellow Jacket at 450 per foot, s 10.
1 sh Yellow Jacket at 455 per foot, b 30.

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 455 per foot, b 10.
2;shs,Hale & Norcross at 1200 per foot

' 32 shs Daney at 6K per loot.

2 shs Belcher at 205 per foot, b SO.

6 shs Belcher at 195@197M per foot
1 sh Belcher at 200 per foot b 3.

6 shs Belcher at 200 per foot, b 5.

17 shs Savage at 925@945 per foot.

6 shs Ravage at 920©940 per foot, s 3.
6 shs Savage at 850 per foot b 30.
1 sh Savage at 950 per foot, b 10.
6 shs Savage at 93U@910 per toot, s 30.
12 shs Crown Point at 10LOS1040 per foot.

21 shs Alpha, G. H., at 270@260 per share.
4 shs Alpha, G H, at 270 per foot b 10.

50 shs Imperial at 1U^@113J^ per sh, s30.
46 shs Imperial at 115J£@U4 per share, y
38 shs Imperial at 1U>£@114 per share, S3.
10 slis Imperial at 114 per share, b 5.

25 Shs Overman at 63@62 per foot

REPORT

ON" THE

Mining District of BAT0PILAS, in the State of

CHIHUAHUA, MEXICO.

[Extracts from a work now in Press in the Mining and Scientific Press Job Printing Office.]

(Continued trom Page 117.)

SOME TECHNICAL EXPRESSIONS USED IN THIS DISTRICT.

Bodoque — A sort of rotten veinstone, in which the native silver is
found disseminated, either in very fine particles, or lumps and
nails, or other fantastic shapes of larger or smaller size.

Bodoque Blanco — White chlorides of silver.

Tierra Abodocada^- Chlorides 'of silver.

Petanque — Black sulphides of silver in metallic form.

Pasta — A class of arsenical silver ore in metallic state.

Guija Pizarra — Quartz (flint).

Guija Mollar — Rotten quartz.

Espato Calizo — Calspar, (the principal matrix of the lodes.)

Copalillo — A yellowish blende.

Plomosa — Lead pyrites, galena.

Fierros — Arsenical pyrites.

Borrasca — An earthy, generally soft part of the vein, which, in some
particular veins, is barren, in others, extremely rich.

Borra — Barren part of the lode.

Ojo de Plata — Deposit of silver in the lode.

Clavo de Plata — Chimney of silver in the lode.

Rosicler — Ruby, or dark silver ore.

Cardenillo. — Light red silver ore.

Bola de Plata — Roundish shaped masses of native silver.

Tejos de Plata — Pieces of native silver, generally found embedded
in the borrasca.

Tepetate — Rubbish stones.

Gambucinos — Poor miners who hunt metal on their own account.

THE EXTENT — "FERTENENCIA,"

Of a Mexican mining claim is 800 varas (2,400 feet) in a longitudinal
direction, measured on the lode, and 100 varas (300 feet) in width,
counted on either side of the lode, according to option.

TRANSPORT ROAD FROM THE SEA COAST TO BATOPILAS.

The present regular monthly steam communication between San
Francisco and the northwestern coast of Mexico, offering great facil-
ities for communication with, and sending goods from and to the interior
of that country, cannot fail to influence immensely the rapid develop-
ment of those vast yet partly unknown mineral regions, from which,
within a few years, an extraordinary stream of wealth must naturally
emanate.

Batopilas, although lying in the centre of the high Sierra Madre,
will still be destined, at some future day, to pour forth a not inconsid-
erable part of those treasures ; and the question whether it may be
reached within three or five days' travel from the nearest sea-port
town will be of very little importance, inasmuch as those natural roads,
already existing, are in a state quite sufficiently good for transportation:

Two starting points offer themselves from the coast, nearly equal in
their advantages : First, the port of Mazatlan ; second, the port of
Guaymas.

Shipping goods, or mining materials, out by. the way of the first,
are re-embarked on board small coasting vessels to the ports of Nava-
chiste,' Babarrasa, or Play a Colorado, in the State of Sinaloa. The
freight to either of these places is nine or ten dollars per ton of 2,000
lbs. From thence the packages — none of which must weigh more
than 300 pounds, but better still of 150 pounds each — are transported
over a good natural wagon road, through a level country, to the town
of El Fuerte, distant about twenty-eight leagues, at a cost per carga of
300 pounds, of three to three and one-half dollars.

From El Fuerte, a sufficiently passable road for pack mules leads
over the mountains to Batopilas, on which the general cost per carga
amounts to from seven to eight dollars, the distance being probably
seventy odd leagues, in a straight line.

The total expenses of transportation of goods from Mazatlan to Ba-
topilas will, therefore, average eighty to eighty-five dollars per ton, in
which the fees for commission, etc., are included.

The cost of shipping from San Francisco to Mazatlan, on board a
sailing vessel, which generally runs down in from nine to twelve days'
time, varies from seven to nine dollars per ton.

From Guaymas, schooners are running to the small ports of Ajia-
vampo and Santa Barbara, in the State of Sonora, charging freight
at the rate of nine to ten dollars per ton. From there a good wagon
road leads to the town of Alamos, distant about twenty-five leagues, to
which place the general charge is from three to four dollars per carga,
or about twenty-five dollars per ton.

From Alamos to Batopilas, over the same mountain road as the
former, the distance is seventy-five leagues in a straight easterly direc-
tion, and the freight charge per carga i9 eight to ten dollars, or about
sixty dollars per ton.

Batopilas is situated in about 27° 30' North Latitude, and 107° 26'
"West Longitude from Greenwich ; distant from the Capital of the State
of Chihuahua about 130 leagues in a northeast direction, from the town
of Parral eighty leagues, and the same from the mining district of Re-
fugio, to the South.

I will now, gentlemen, give you an outline history and description of
some of the principal old " Bonanza " mines of the district, as well as
such as have been worked in later days, referring you about their rela-
tive location to the accompanying map.

For many of the following notices I am indebted to the kindness of
Mr. George Le Brun, Director of the mint in Alamos, an English gen-
tleman, not only of the most honorable character, but also of such high

scientific attainments that his name is looked upon as a safe voucher,
not only over all Mexico, but alsoiavorably known in Europe, who used
to work, and actually still is doing so, various mines in Batopilas.
Also to the communication on the subject by Don Francisco Viniegra,
a prominent resident of the district, and several others, and the very
excellent and scientific notices of the district of the eminent German
geologist and miner, Mr. A. F. Schleiden, which I hadoccasion to ex-
amine.

First of all ranks, undoubtedly, the great

"PASTRANA" MINE.

The lode runs in a spur from the "Cerro de Animas," with a general
direction from southwest to northeast, with the medium dip of twelve
degrees East.

From the very scanty remaining documents, we can only draw the
information that this mine was first worked toward the end of the sev-
enteenth century, and gave its first great " bonanza " of many millions
of dollars in the early years of the last. This lasted without interrup-
tion for eighteen years, most of the time in the very richest metal, so
that frequently over $40,000 in one week were realized.

We do not know the reason why it was finally given up, although
there is a common saying among the mining population, that in a very
rainy season, during a tremendous shower the water entered and
filled the lower works so rapidly that the workmen employed in them
then had not time to escape, and were drowned, leaving many of the
pillars and galleries in rich metal. One of the pillars taken out in
later years from the upper works, gave $40,000 in silver.

Certain it is that since then this water has not been cleaned out, al-
though several parties afterwards undertook to do so, but failed for
want of means. The depth of the mine is reported to be about 150
varas, of which about 70 remain inundated.

Between 1770 and 1780, one Ordonez, and after him, others, ex-
tracted considerable riches from other parts of the vein, among which
an enormous quantity of the very richest chlorides of milk-white lamas,
which, for a long time, out of ignorance, was thrown away, yielded
them a principal part.

Before these parties, however, another " bonanza " was taken out by
a Spaniard by the name of Serastegui, in a part of the lode known as
the " Obra de Serastegui."

At the beginning of this century, one Bias Alvarez repaired another
old shaft, and dedicated himself for several years merely to the extrac-
tion of the silver remaining in some of the former pillars.

The last capitalist who worked there, was Don Juan Nepomuceno
Sanchez, who was then the administrador of the rich Marquis of Bus-
tamante, and acknowledged to have been a miner of rare scientific at-
tainments. He intended to take the water out of the old mine by way
of a deep shaft, and a windlass driven by mule power, some remnants
of which are still visible. The expulsion of the Spaniards in 1821
put an end to this laudable enterprise. With this, almost every kind of
work in Batopilas came to an end.

In 1859, Mr. George Le-Brun took hold of the mine, and began
driving a tunnel from the southeast, with the view of striking the vein
below the reported ancient works and draining them. With untiring
perseverance he has continued this work up to the present day, having
now accomplished about 240 varas in length, without, as yet, attaining
the object.

Should a part of the old, vague reports prove true, as to the works
being left in metal, another great "bonanza" will undoubtedly reward
his well directed exertions.

The same gentleman, a few years ago, while engaged in the fore-
going, entered another part of the mine, called " Tiro de Sanchez," and
struck a thread which, in a very short distance, gave him about
$46 000, although the said thread was no thicker than from a half an inch
to three inches. This is a proof of the extreme richness of the " Pas-
trana " metal. There seem to enter quite a number of such threads, all
of which contain more or less, and will pay for the working.

Mr. Le-Brun is actually again engaged working another thread in
the same mine, and if the metal should run on only for some ten varas
as that extracted for the past two weeks, it may also give him another
handsome fortune.

Now, what riches must the main lode give, which is known, and vis-
ble in several places, to be six varas wide, and reported eight varas at
the bottom of the old works ? Its average width in the still accessible
parts is from one to one and a half varas.

The owner of this celebrated mine is just now negoliating its sale in
the City of Mexico and Paris, with a flattering prospect of realizing a
large sum for it. I am given to understand that he asks for about one
half of the shares $300,000.

Adjoining this, and, in fact, laying on the same vein, to the north,
we come to the

LA " CATA,"

Also owned by Mr. George Le-Brun. In this mine laying in the
same favorable mineral ground, the lode divides itself into three cham-
bers of an average thickness of three-fourths of a vara, which seem to
be extremely rich in sulphurets. Evidently, it has also been worked a
great many years back; and, in one of the chambers, at least, some 70
varas in depth. The still accessible works extend also over a consider-
able length. It is not known who were the original workers, but it is
evident from the nature of the former that they must have taken out
from them great amounts of silver.

Don Nepomuceno Sanchez worked the mine for several years for ac-
count of the Marquis of Bustamante, and extracted a considerable
bonanza, part of the time in solid silver, as several of the old men, still
living, who worked under him, assert that it was, in places, four inches
in thickness. After him, a Mexican gentleman, by the name of Don
Marcos Viniegra, worked it for a time, and also got very rich returns.
The accidental destruction of a viaduct which ran along one of the
upper openings, allowed the water to rush in freely, filling up a great
part of the mine, and finally obliging him to quit it. He left there, in
paying metal, several of the lower levels towards the south, and on the
eastern branch of the vein.

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133

Mr. Le-Brun, in 18(J0, took the water out of the middle branch
works, and round in parts some very rich ore. He also intended to
drain the former ; but happening al the time to lose a large capital by
the failure of a boose, be was compelled to desist.

A few weeks ago, he again put a few workmen into a part of the
western branch, where he intends making a cross-cut to a promising by-
rein, and got into very fair prospects. Also, in another place- above,
in the centre branch, the latter are becoming excellent, and should the
metal continue in downward tendency, there is a good hope that rich
return! will reward his perseverance.

The circumstai nf the hill to the north being as yel perfectly vir-
gin, and throughout of Btiperior mineral appearance, gives great weight
to the •• Cata " claim to rank among the very first mine- in Batopilas.

To the west of this, about 200 yards distant, is found the now cele-
brated mine

" ARBITBIOS."

This mine, since the last two years, became the property of an
Ametican Company, incorporated iu San Francisco. In its days of
glory, it undoubtedly formed one of the galaxy of others which, by
their bonanza, gave their owners extraordinary riches.

It must, to all appearances, have- been abandoned for upwards of a
hundred years. Not a -ingle document exists at present relating to its

former return-. A just conclusion us to the enormous masses of silver

that came out of this mine may be drawn] from the contemplation of
gome of its -till accessible upper works, in places hollowed entirely to
the height of fifty or sixty feet Old reports still floating in the dis-
trict corroborate the statement that the ''Arbitrios" gave great masses
of perfectly solid silver; and Don Juan de Escudero, in his work, says:
that he heard from old men that it gave only a little less than the " Pas-
trana," which, in its first bonanza, was computed at nearly twenty
millions.

The reason of its abandonment is of course lost to us. Very likely
the same cause that acted on the " Pastrana " may have done so here.
It is well known that a mine with large openings once left, although but
for a very short time, will rapidly fill up with rain water, which nat-
urally drains towards the lower works, filling these and preventing its
rehabilitation.

The mine is reported to be about 100 varas deep, of which some 50
are filled up with rain water and rubbish.

A so-called " sacobon " (tunnel) was commenced in 1820 by Don
Juan Nepomuceno Sanchez, who had the greatest faith in the mine, in
order to facilitate its draining and cleaning. His object was prevented
by the expulsion of the Spaniards. Had he succeeded in his enter-
prise, he could only have gone about midway of the bottom, whereupon
shafts would have been indispensable.

The pillars of the upper works having mostly all been thrown down
by the gambusinos, on account of their great richness, caused these works
to tall in, thereby closing and destroying them ; yet, it is supposed that
the lower works will, in parts at least, be found open, and some of the
remaining pillars in paying metal.

The company at present working it, intend to take the rainwater out
\i\ means of loree-pumps, and, when down to the bottom, sink through
the intervening barren section of the lode, where they are confident of
striking again into the same deposit of silver which formerly made the
" Arbitrios " so filmed. The works are so far advanced, that the com-
pany entertain the well justified hope of soon being compensated for
their exertions.

"THE roncesvalles"

located on the same vein as the former, towards the S. "W. It shares
an equal fate with it, in regard to 'the scantiness of documents relating
to the state of its works and amount of silver produced. A lawsuit
was commenced in 1727 by one of its owners, relative to the extraction
of water from an adjoining claim, which stopped, for the time being,
all work on it. It is reputed to have been for a number of years in
Bonanza, during a part of which (nine months) it yielded over 3,000,-
000 of dollars. It is said to be one hundred varas deep, but is now en-
tirely filled up with water.

The present owner had of late began to clean an old work of its
rubbish, and found some very fine silver left in it ; but want of greater
means on hand prevented him from prosecuting it.

The location and mineral ground in which the lode runs, gives great
hope of another " big strike ; " but the drainage, by means of a tunnel,
must be undertaken, and such could be done easily.

LA " NEVADA."

The traditions of the district say that the first foundation to it was
laid about 200 years ago, by the accidental discovery, by an Indian
swimming the river during a very high freshet, of a vein shining in
beautiful white silver, as bright as snow, and caused the name La
" Nevada " to be given it.

The place where it was found, was right on the eastern bank of the
river ; the sides of the lode, by some natural accident laid bare, were
thickly covered with the glittering metal, and being followed up, soon
entered into solid silver, until the water penetrated into the fissures of
the vein, where it dipped under the bed of the river, and prevented
the workmen from going any further downward, at that time not being
provided with any of our modern appliances.

So, common report says, this place was actually left in silver, after
giving a considerable bonanza. At our present day, it is only marked
by a large piece of rock, jutting into the water, while the space inter-
vening between the margin of the water and the mountain, rising up a
few yards behind, is entirely filled up by sand — in fact, so obliterated,
that nobody passing it would entertain the slightest idea of its ancient
fame.

Numerous other rich lodes shortly after being discovered, it seems
that the "Nevada" was then left ; at least, there exist no documents
proving the contrary ; and by careful inspection I have not been able

to discover any other works on it, except a small shaft, partly filled up,
80 varas above the river. Yet there is no doubt it will, in all
probability, contain riches as great as an famed neigl

the " San Antonio," the " Carmen " and •■ Cancio," that had the lot-
tune to be extensively worked, and consequently paid many millions
into the laps of their owners.

Its Location is on a hill, adjoining the one of the great " San An-
tonio Mine," only separated from it by an intervening ravine.

The Mineral Ground (juiiiiiiti J, through which it runs, belongs, for
a Considerable distance, to the first order, slightly differing from that,
and holding, in its precise nature, the middle between this and that of

the "Sail NeStOr" lode, lying on the same lull to the south.

The Rock forming ii consist- of syanitia porphyry, higher up blend-
ing with granite and diorite.

It- general course lavs S. to N„ 20° 10., with a dip of 20° W. The

distance from the town is about one mile in a N. E. direction, easily
reached by a plain road along the river.

The lode shows itself well defined, of about one vara width on the
surface. Numerous by-veins and threads ( Cintas e liilos) cross or fall
into it on various points ; among the first, one called La "Purisima," at
about 180 varus from the river, which has only a work of about eight
vara- depth in it, giving therefrom a rich pocket of silver.

Taking its, as yet, almost virgin strata, its location between the
"San Antonio" and "San Nestor" mines, and other favorable points, in-
to consideration, I am of the opinion that the "-Nevada" if once properly
opened and prospected, will turn out great riehes.

LA " CANDELARIA "

Lays next adjoining the former one, and bears in general the same
character, which to mention would only be to repeat the same. Its
course likewise is from S. to N., 15° W.

This vein was discovered about fifteen years ago, by a man named
Nepomuceno Avila, who on a particular spot, about 200 varas above
the river, took out about $12,000 in some twelve varas depth, in ex-
ceedingly rich bodoques (chlorides) and earth. Some sixty varas be-
low this place, is a small work, consisting of two shafts of about ten
varas depth, given by " Gambusinos."

The lode here shows itself divided into a number of small threads,
all of which contain metal, and have been extensively bored into by
those shrewd workmen. They tend to unite again to form a body some
thirty varas below. Some five years ago, one Don Antonio Aguirre
sank a few varas here, and drove a short gallery of three varas to the
S. W., towards a cross vein, out of which he took about $3,000.

An English gentleman of this place, Mr. AVm. Hooper, of great en-
terprise and scientific attainments, undertook, four years ago, to drive a
gallery or tunnel on the lode, about fifty yards lower down, but was
prevented from executing his purpose by temporary want of means.
Right at the entrance of the before mentioned small work, the " Can-
delaria" is likewise crossed by the La "Purisima" vein.

In the upper parts of the claim, enters another independent lode,
which shows a very formal body of about one yard width, and is very
fair looking, while the " Candelaria," at the work of Avila, and below
where Mr. Hooper worked, attained the same average width near the
surface.

The mine offers the same inducements for a regular work on it, and
equal hopes with the "Nevada" of very rich returns.

THE "SAN ANTONIO."

This celebrated mine, generally looked upon as the second leading
one in the District, lays about 300 varas to the N. E. of the "Candela-
ria," on the hill of its own name, and the east side of the river.

It is the property of an American company, represented by Mr. John
Robinson, a. gentleman of high respectability and valuable practical ex-
perience. Its general direction is from S. VV. to N. E., with a dip to
the W. of 20°.

The Rock forming the hill seems mostly to be a fine grained diorite,
changing in the ravine, in places, into aphanite and granite.

Its first discovery was made about the beginning of the present cen-
tury, by a poor laboring mau by the name of Cristobal Perez. It is
said that the native silver commenced from the very surface, and con-
tinued without interruption for the term of fourteen years, to a depth of
120 varas, by an average longitudinal extension of fifty varas.

In the still accessible parts, the metal appears to have been richest
where stratified rock joined the diorite, here perfectly compact, and
without crystals ; while towards the north this offers all the character-
istics of a conglomerate, that seems to have given much less. The
amount taken out is reported to have been above sixteen millions of dol-
lars, which were, however, spent by the old man and his two prodigal
sons, one of which is still living, although poor, in a neighboring vil-
lage.

„j The vein, averaging three-fourths of a vara in width, extended itself
in places to fifteen feet, which were filled with the rich metal.

Since its abandonment the mine has filled up with rainwater and
rubbish from the pillars, which were thrown down by the Gambusinos
in some of the lower levels.

Mr. Robinson is now engaged in driving a tunnel, called the " San
Miguel," which will eventually strike the lode below its old works, some
of which, especially one towards the south called the " Santa Ana," is
known to have been left in good metal. Another tunnel is being run
tor the same purpose, starting from the ravine.

LA " DOLORES "

Lays to the west of Batopilas, at the head of a small branch of the
ravine called after it.

Its direction is southwest to northeast, with a dip of 22° West, and
located throughout in first-class mineral ground. Of all the old bonanza
mines in this district, this enjoys, probably, one of the first names in
regard to the richness of its attlepile (terrero), which in itself proves
the former richness of its metals.

[To be Continued.)

31 sha Overman ai 65 per foot, b 10.
,'n ihoOvennan . ■ ot, bi

30 .h. ' h erman at S3 wr fro
:c.,ii. Overman at so pec toot, siio.
IB aba Bullion at 57J»i |A9 per shares 3.
it ana Bullion at 00O59 por aharo, b30.

3 shs nullum ,u i.i pit share.

20 ,!e Exchequer nl Ii', per share.
Ill i-le Lady Hi ran fll II ', per Mi arc.

in aba Confldenofl at 60 per share.
BOabaConfldenca at '.i"aS; perabare, s 30.
lQabaConnoenoc at u per aharo, bo.

25 aha N It A SI Issloii K . R. at 10 per et, b 3.
ArTKRKOON 8KSSIOK.

B aha Belcher al W per (hot, bStt
1 Mi-. Belcher al 200 por root
i sli Belcher at 800 per foot, bS.
Satin Belcher at 810 per foot, b 15.
hi aha Belcher at 20OQ2D7K per root.
1 nh Ohouar-Fotoal at 655 per foot.
5 slM Chollur-Potosl nt .155 per font, 8 30.

BshaOhollar-Potoal at :t:n per loot.

12 sha Chollar-Potoil at BBfi per rout.

5 aha Ohollar Potosl at 365 per foot, 8 3.

6 shs Chollar-Potosl at 362% per ft, a 30.

2, Mis I'll. illur-Potosl ut 372% pel- foot, b 20.

4 alia Ilnle A Norcross at 1160 per loot.
t shs I'n.wn Point at lino pit lout.

13 shs Grown Point ot 1040 per foot, s3.
4 shs Alpha. O. II.. at 260 per foot, a 3.
l ah yellow Jaekei al 146 per foot, a 5.
1 sh Yellow Jacket at 410 per toot

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 437% per foot, 8 5.

2 aha Yellow Jacket at 435 per foot.

8 shs Yellow Jacket at 430 per foot, a 3.

3 shs Yellow Jaeket at 427^a per foot.

4 shs Yellow Jaeket at 430 per foot, b 3.
lah Yellow Jaeket at 420 per loot, 8 15.

3 shs Savage at 9I5@910 per foot.

26 shs Confidence ut 10091021* per aharo,

20 sha Coutldenco at 102% per share, & 5.

7 8hs Confidence at 102 per share.

5 shs Confidence ut 102 per share, b 5.

6 aha Confidence ut 100 per ahare, B 3.
208h8 Exchequer al 7 per share.
20aha Exchequer nt 7?b per share, b30*

5 shs Imperial at 114 per share, 8 5.

6 sha Imperial at Ml.' . per share.

6 shs Imperial ut 115% per Bhare, a 3 .
15 sha Imperial ntll6%f3)U7 per share.
10 shs Imperial at 115 per shore, 8 30.

5 aha Imperial at 117 per share, s 5.
2ahs Empire M AM Co. at 2011 per sh.

7 ahs Overman at 62%@S2 per aharo.

8 shs Cal Steam NavCo at 56% percent, 83
15 shs Cal Steam Nav Co at 50%@57 per et.

Amount of Bales $191,042 00

Thnradny, March 1.

4 ahs Gould A Curry at 975 per foot, b 30.
4 sha Gould A Curry at 950 per n. s 3.

4 sha Gould & Curry at 925 per foot.

21 shs Chollar-Potoat at364@367% per foot.

5 shs Chollar-Potosl at 372% per foot, b 30.
12 shs Belcher at 210(5)227% per foot

12 shs Belcher at 220@225 per foot, 8 S.
1 sh Belcher at 220 per foot, s 10.
3 shs Belcher at 225 per foot, b 3.

14 ahs Savage at 93ti@960 per foot.
1 sh Savage at 925 per foot, s 3.

3 shs Savage at 910 per foot, s 30.
1 ah Savage at 940 per foot, b 30.

4 shs Uale A Noicross at 1180@1165 per ft
120 shs Opblr at 440@135 per foot.

48 sha Ophir at 440 per foot, 's 3.

12 shs Yellow Jacket at 436@445 per ft

4 shs Yellow Jacket at 420@425 per ft, s 30.
20 shs Crown Point at 1010 per foot, s 3.

1 ah Empire M A M Co. at 200 per share.

2 shs Empire M A M Co. at 200 per sh, b 3

5 shs Sierra .Nevada at 7% per sh.
20 slis Exchequer al 7 per share. s3.
3llshaBullinii ;u (in pur snare. b3.
28 shs Bullion at 59%©65 per share.
40 shs Coiirttleiiceal 91)15)90 per share.
25 shs Imperial at no@l.'2 per share.

15 slis Imperial at 121 per share, s30.
28 shs Imperial at 12.1 per share, 83.
2Hshs overman at t)2%@66 per share.

5 slis Overman at 06% per root.

350 shs Flren nns' Ins Co, r23%@123 per cent

AFTERNOON SESSION.

3 shs Savage at 920©915 per foot

1 sh Savage at 020 per foot, b 30.

2 shs Savage at '.no pit toot, a 30.

4 alls Savage al 9tll>@890 per foot.

3 slis Savage at ST.i tier loot, a 30.
I sh Savage at 9110 per foot, b 30.

20shs Crown Puinl at 1010@1050 per ft, 8 30

4 slis Crown Point at 1070 per foot, S3.
12 slis Crown Point at 1060 per foot, 8 30.

4 shs Crown Point at 1075 per loot, 8 3.
4 shs Crown Point at 1080 per foot, S3.
1 sh Belcher at 211) per foot
1 sh Belcher at 210 per foot, a 3.
s Mis IVPIHT at 2.1111,11265 per foot
10 slis Belcher at 26u@265 per foot.

3 shs Belcher at 265 per foot, a 5.

1 sh Belcher at 270 per foot, a 3.
15 shs Belcher at 27l)@2t>5 per loot

7 slis Belcher at 270 per loot, b 6.
12 shs Gould A Curry at 900 per foots 30.
8shsGoiikl A Curry at 025 per foot

4 shs Alpha at 270 per foot.

4 shs Alpha. G. H., at 270 per foot b 3.

2 shs Yellow Jacket at 425 per loot, b5.

3 slis Yelluw Jacket al 425(5)422% per ft

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 120 per foot, s 5.

2 shs Yel p. w Jaeket at 422 per foot.

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 420 per fool, b 3.
12 shs Ophir al 425 per foot

10 slis Conlidence at 90@97% per share.
7 shs Ciinliili'iicc at IIHI','1101 per share,
ti shs Empire M A M Co at 200 per sh.
811 slis Caledonia Tunnel ut 3% . er sh.
2it slis Imperial at 123%@125 per share.
10 shs Imperial at 124 per-share 8 30.

6 shs Imperial at 126 per share, s 10.

6 shs Overman al 72'. per sh, b 3.

24 shs Overman at 72% per sh.

Amount of sales 1181,920 00

Friday, March ».

5 shs Savage at 900@925 per toot.

7 shs savage at 91115950 per foot b 30.
17 shs Savage at 926(5)930 periooi.

6 shs Savage at 915 per toot, b 30.

2 shs Savage nt ll.Jli per loot.

17 shs Yellow Jnckcl al 427%@135 per foot-

8 shs Yellow Jacket at 44U®135 per toot

6 shs Hale A Norcross at !2i'ii per foot

2 shs Hale A Norcross at 1190 per foot. 8 30.
2 shs llah' A Norcross at 1225 per foot

4 shs lliiukl A Curry ill 925 per foot,.

25 slis million at 6il per share.

15 shs Hullion at 61 per share. b30.

IIP slis Exclie ,uer7 per share.

I' slis Conliilciice al 10015)90 per share.

7 shs Overman at 72%@73 per sh.

s sha Empire M & M Co. at2n0prah.
200 shs Daney at 7 per toot.

18 stis Belcher at 265(51235 per foot.
72 shs Belcher at 2:mr„ ■Jul per foot.

9 shs Belcher at 2iui£i2i5 per foot.

12 shs Cal Steam Na v Co at 57 per cent.
S 5.1100 Legal Tender Notes at 73C.S 30.
$ 5.000 Legal Tender Notes at 73?£
S25.U00 Legal Tender Notes at 7334c, b 30.
£5,600 Legal Tender Notes at 7a,'4c.

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CALIFORNIA.
Nevada County. — The Nevada Gazette says
that a lot of one hundred and ten tons of rock
from the Tolbert ledge, crushed at the Oriental
mill, was cleaned up on Saturday, of last week,
and yielded between eleven and twelve hun-
dred ounces of amalgam. We do not know
how much the amalgam retorted, but even at
four or five dollars an ounce, the yield would
be large. The ledge is being worked steadily,
and we understand that the owners purpose
erecting steam hoisting and pumping works
immediately.

The Grass Valley Union says that Frank
Morse, who has long owned an interest in the
Essex Ledge, on Mill street, has succeeded in
buying out the conflicting titles to the claim,
and now owns some two thousand feet ; he in-
tends erecting machinery upon it during the
next mouth.

The Nevada Transcript says that a consid-
erable amount -of prospecting is being done
about Rough and Ready, and no doubt rich
ledges will yet be opened. The gold found in
the channels in that vicinity is all wash gold
and bears unmistakable evidence of having
come from quartz ledges. These ledges will
yet be found, and those who search diligently
are bound in good time to be rewarded. The
editor has seen some specimens from the Sher-
man ledge, which is located about three miles
from Rough and Ready. The rock contains a
large amount of free gold and rich sulphurets.
The Excelsior Mines. — It is stated that the
snow is gradually disappearing from the hills in
Excelsior. Several claims on Old Man Moun-
tain are being worked. The California mill is
crushing ore from the mines of the company.
The Eclipse mill will shortly start up. Many
persons who left last fall are returning to the
mines. The people are anticipating lively
times in the spring.

Two hundred pounds of rock taken at ran-
dom from the White Mountain lead, worked at
the Mariposa mill in Virginia city, yielded $36
per ton. This rock was not selected, but was
taken from across the width of the lead. Par-
ties have offered to erect a 20-stamp mill
for half the mine. Whether the owners will
accept the offer remains to be seen. The lode
is seventy five feet w ide and well defined, and
can be traced southerly three miles.

.The Fredonia mine, situated in Meadow
Lake district, has been sold recently to a New
York company. The amount paid for the
property was ?{20,000. The Fredonia is re-
garded as among the lpading mines of the dis-
trict, though not so well developed as a number
of others.

Placek. — A gentleman who has had much
experience in hydraulic mining about Dutch
Flat, expresses the opinion that good hydraulic
claims can be found in the vicinity of Auburn,
and is now on a visit there for the purpose of
finding suitable ground upon which to com-
mence work. The editor of the Stars and
Stripes hopes his surmises may be correct and
the undertaking a successful one.

The same paper adds that almost the entire
section between Auburn and Grass Valley is
a mineral region, traversed by numerous ledges,
the golden richness of which will some day as-
tonish many an " honest miner." Not many
years hence we expect to see numerous quartz
mills erected upon some of these ledges. Capi-
tal and more practical quartz miners is what
we need in this section.

Amador. — The editor of the True Press has
been presented with a beautiful specimen of
gold-bearing quartz, by Ruffiuo Barni, agent for
Jose del Carmen Rodriguez, owner of the cele-
brated " Cerro Rico" vein in this county.
The specimen literally sparkles all over with
gold and is the richest we have ever seen.
The vein is situated on Bear Creek, about two
miles from the town of Colorado, and eight
miles from Mariposa. The editor thinks it is a
fortune to its lucky possessor.

Monterey. — The Monterey Gazette says :
We are repeatedly asked whether we hear any-
thing more of the silver mines that were re-
ported discovered some time since. We are
not in receipt of anything definite yet. All
that is known is that mines have been found,
and there are parties now engaged in thoroughly
prospecting them. Nothing definite has been
developed as yet, but holders are very sanguine.
We will wait and see, and we are assured by a
gentleman largely interested and in every way
reliable that should the result bo that antici-
pated, i. e., favorable, that he will lose no time
in apprising us of the fact.

Alpine. — We learn from the Silver Moun-
tain Bulletin that the Mullan company, at
Mogul, have struck some very rich rock in

their claim, forty-seven sacks of which have
been shipped to the Pioneer mill at Marklee-
ville, to be worked.

We learn from the Monitor Gazette that the
company owning the Lady Franklin, or Fre-
mont lode, in Scandinavian Canon, have got
their ledge, and that it is all the most hopeful
stockholder could wish. They have a mass of
clay which proves to be rich in chloride of sil-
ver, and intermixed with fine looking quartz,
showing ruby silver in remunerative quantities.
They had previously passed through this, and
thought it worthless. This occurrence shows
the necessity of watching closely for new de-
velopments in our mines as the work of explo-
ration proceeds — and the importance of having
superintendents thoroughly versed in and edu-
cated to their business.

The workmen in the Morning Star tunnel
struck through into their shaft a few days since,
thus insuring good ventilation in the future
progress of their work, and relieving the Com-
pany from the necessity and expense of arti-
ficial ventilation.

Quartz of a very rich character has recently
been taken from nearly all tunnels that have
tapped their lodes. The Wide West shows
equally as good a ledge as the I X L or Buck-
eye No. 1, and has commenced a double shaft,
well and securely timbered, which is now down
fifty feet. The ore that has already been taken
from the ledge is such as fully justifies the
erection of steam hoisting works, which would
greatly reduce the cost of working the mine.
VIRGINIA CITY AND VICINITY.
The gold Hill News has prepared a tabular
statement of the number of men employed in
the mines at Gold Hill and Virginia City, to-
gether with the quantity of ore mined daily.
We give the statement as a matter of interest
to many who would doubtless like to preserve
statistics of this kind :

VIRGINIA MINES.

No. men cm- No. tons ore

ployed. per day.

Ophir 45 30

California 6 10

Gould Starry 245 215

Savage 176 90

Hale & Noreross -0 40

Cuullar-Potosi 160 so

Total 662 475

GOLD BILL JUNES.

No. men em- No. tons ore
ployei!. per day.

Bullion 28

Exchequer LO

Alpha 50 75

Imperial 75 150

Bacon SO 75

Empire 49 65

Eclipse.... 27 40

Stevenson 27 20

Consolidated 38 100

Pioda 16 60

Challenge 48

Confidence 41 65

BurkSHamiltou 9 10

Yellow Jacket ISO 175

Kentucky 11 10

Crown Point 75 75

Total 12i 960

Supposing this ore to be worth 5530 per ton,
the amount takeu from the Guld Hill mines,
daily, would amount to $28,000 ; per month,
(5864,000.

The amount taken from the mines of Vir-
ginia, per day, would be, by the same estimate,
5514,250; per month, $427,500.

The total amount of ore taken out in Vir-
ginia and Gold Hill, per day, is 1,435 tons;
per mutith, 43,050 tons. Value per day, $43,-
050 ; per month, $1,291,500.

• In the above estimate no account is taken of
any of the mines outside of the two cities of
Gold Hill and Virginia. A large amount of
prepatory work is now being done, by which,
according to the News, the present yield will
be very materially increased within three or
four months. The News thinks that in view
of these facts and the late important develop-
ments on the Comstock lode, that district is on
the verge of a new era in a mining point of view.
The Virginia Union says that since the sev-
eral rich strikes which have recently been
made on the Comstock lode, work upon many
claims which had been partially or entirely
suspended, has now been resumed, and several
parlies who were formerly owners in the old
locations made years ago, north of these recent
reported developments, are looking up their old
stock, which by force of chcumstauces had be-
come " wild-cat" and considered worthless.
Among these old companies we notice that the
Indisputable Quartz Mining Company, whose
ciaim was located in 1863, and incorporated in
January, 1804, have commenced work on their
claim by sinking a shaft east of E street and

north of Taylor. Some fair-looking rock, show-
ing free gold, has already been found at a depth
of ten feet, where their ledge was struck. Con-
siderable excitement is now brewing on ac-
count of this and other locations on this same
line, which are being looked up by the former
owners. As the old owners of these long-
thrown-up claims are now becoming wide
awake upon the subject, we shall expect soon
to chronicle the successful opening of numerous
valuable quartz veins within a stone's throw
of our office.

Nine bars of bullion, worth 557,820 60, were
brought into Virginia City on the 16th ultimo,
from the Whitlatch claim, Reese River.

A new mill is being built in Mountain Wells
District, some three miles from La Plata, by a
compauy known as the Connecticut & Nevada.
The main mill building will be forty-two by
eighty-four feet, and will go into operation
about the first of April. The company own a
lead some ten feet in width, which will average
$100 per ton. by mill process, as the rock as-
says from $190 to $300.

Some ore lately brought to Virginia City
from the new Truckee District assays 55138
per ton. The argentiferous gulena ores of this
district are very rich, and we hope that some
profitable mode of working them will shortly
be discovered.

The Winton Mill, Excelsior District, Ne-
vada county, California, is running on ore from
the Pacific mine. It yields about $70 per ton.

The Hale & Norcross shipped $16,000 in
bullion on the 24th ult. The California Com-
pany are taking out a considerable amount of
excellent ore from near the surface of their
claim. In following the deposits down, bodies
of ore may be found which have heretofore
been missed by the drifts of the lower levels.

The Globe Mining Company, on American
Fiat struck another vein of water in their tun-
nel on the 20th ult. They supposed they must
have cut through the casing into the vein. A
stratum of water five inches deep, running
the whole width of the tunnel was running out
at the date of the latest report. The water
alone, if it continues is worth a fortune.

Work has recently been again commenced
on the old Indisputable claim. This claim
was located in 1863. The Company are taking
out ore for a mill test. The lode is said to be
nearly fifty feet wide at a point where it is cut
by the Best & Belcher tunml. Parties own-
ing in old claims located in the range of the
late developments are beginning to prick up
their ears and look after ancient stakes and
landmarks.

The Enterprise has seen some excellent ore
from the New Truckee district, which was
taken to that office by Mr. P. Williams. In
the series are included the Moonlight, 4W feet
wide ; the Northern Light, 7 }i 'eet ; and the
Morning Light, 12 feet in width. The ores
from these leads assay from $138 to $600 in
gold and silver. Mr. W. exhibited a specimen
of argentiferous galena which assays at the
rate of $80 per ton in gold. So large a per
cent, of gold has seldom been found in argen-
tiferous galena.

REESE RIVER.

Location of Reese River Mining Districts.
Much attention appears to be directed, at the
present time, to the outside districts, which
recognize Austin as their commercial center.
Throughout the entire of Central Nevada, a
number of new mining districts have recently
been established, which promise, in the course
of time, to prove equal to most of the older
localities, the permanency and richness of
whose mines is well established. South of
Austin there are several districts in the Toi-
yaba range. On the west side is Washington
district ; into which capital is now finding its
way, but from which no bullion has yet been
received. Directly opposite, on the east side
of the mountains is Blue Spring district. It is
claimed that there are quite a number of very
important ledges already discovered in this
district. A large Pennsylvania Company is
located here. Immediately south and adjoin-
ing is the North Twin River district ; and still
further south is the well known Twin River
district itself, where is located the famous
Murphy mine. A large amount of Eastern
capital has already been located here. Still
south of here is the South Twin district, where
it is said no less than four mills are to be
erected the coming summer. From Blue Spring
to Twin River is one continued series of min-
ing districts ; and within which it is expected
not less than a dozen mills will be put up
the coming season.

Some twenty miles west of the Twin River
country is Union district, in which there is a

10-stamp mill in operation, and several others
in process of construction. Ten miles further
west is the Mammoth district. Here two
mills are iu process of construction. Several
heavy Eastern Companies are located here.
To the south of this point is San Antonio dis-
trict, where a first class 10-stamp mill has
recently gone into operation, and where the
prospect is good for the erection of others soon.
West of this is the Esmeralda country, which
is well known to onr readers. Still further
south is the Silver Peak country which gives
evidence of soon becoming an important min-
ing point. A 10-stamp mill is already in
operation there and a 40-stamp mill nearly
ready to start ; several others are in contem-
plation. Clarendon district is 150 miles south-
west of Austin, and fifteen west of Volcano
district. We gather the above from the Nye
County News.

Very rich developments have recently been
made in the Manhattan Company's mines on
Lander Hill.

Hunt's mill, at Indian Springs, near the
San Antonio district went into operation on
the 2nd ult. It is crushing ore from the Lee
mine, which is said to be very rich.

The Confidence mill, at last accounts was
about ready to go into operation. The Com-
pany's mine was rapidly being freed from water,
and will soon be iu a condition to yield a har-
vest of rich ore.

The Revielle is informed that important
developments are being made on the Murphy
mine. They have recently taken out of dif-
ferent excavations from 250 to 300 tons of ore
that will easily yield $250 per ton by mill
process.

HUMBOLDT.

We learn, from the Humboldt Register, that
the Arabia mines continue to improve as the
work of prospecting progresses. Work con-
tinues on the Bald Hornet, and the ledge looks
better than ever. A new ledge, bearing the
same character of ore, has been discovered
near the Gloriana Series— the ore being as fine
as any ever found iu the district. The Daisy )
having turned out to entire satisfaction length-
wise and in width, is now having its depth
tried. At Oreana. " everything is lovely and
the goose hangs high."

Another mill is on the way to the East
Range. M. Milleson has organized a company
to open the Ne Plus Ultra mine, of Sierra dis-
trict. This company, if we are correctly in-
formed, is composed of solid men, who know
something of what a good silver miue is, and
that it cannot be properly opened in a day, and
without expense.

ESMERALDA.

The editor of the Esmeralda Union has con-
versed with gentlemen, who are practical
miners, from Bodie, Silver Peak, Hot Springs
and other adjoining camps, and all appear to
be sanguine as to the future of their respective
localities. The Crescent company, at Bodie,
is reported to have struck it very rich, but as
we have not been able to ascertain the facts,
we merely give the report as we have heard it.
There is hardly a week but what large freight
teams are passing through Aurora, loaded with
machinery for some of the adjoining camps,
which to us appears rather flattering. Nearly
all the ledges in the immediate vicinity of Au-
rora are owned by incorporated companies,
many of whom will not work the mines them-
selves, or allow others to work them. The
editor is satisfied that a good portion of these
mines will pay well if properly worked, and
thinks there should be some provision made
compelling them to work or abandon the mines.

Salt Lake. — The Salt Lake Vedette says :
We recently witnessed assays of ores from the
surface of four ledges in Rush Valley, thirty-
eight miles from this city, which yielded from
one to six hundred dullars per ton. 'the ore
was argentiferous galena. When we consider
that millions of tons of such rich ores, easy of
access, are the prize awaiting the capitalist,
we can form some idea of the vast wealth and
power that will at no distant day, be here con-
centrated.

Shadows of Love. — Old men's lives are
lengthened shadows ; their evening sun falls
coldly on the earth, but the shadows all point
to the morning.

There have been many religions, but there is
only one code of morals.

£he pining and Scientific §? ress.

135

Experiments with Sodium-Amalgam in
Gold Ores.

UV PBOFB880B HILLIMAN.

Having al my disposal a considerable quan-
tity ol i ''(i quartz from a

ised to Mr. Wurtz to
Bubjecl ' • his method of amalgama-

tion, onder conditions subject to c mtrol, both
as expressing the actual value of the material
experimented on, as well as (riving the value
of the molts and the loaa in th

Poi tbu purpose recourse was bad to the
crushing and grimlin . of Mr, M, li.

in New Vork city, which, doing it^
work dry, gives unusual facilities for e:
The details obtained in these experiments as
to the degi cached by this

apparatus have been very carefully worfc

■ reserved for a future communication,
having no bearing on the Bubjecl now before
bs, althongh believed to be of value to the art
ol ore-dressing.

i jay, we were able by this means
10 obtain a fair avers e sample of t he entire
amount of th ted— a thing of the

-' practical difficulty, as ever)
well knows.

VlBBl SRRIBS or expkiumksts.
One lot of vary poor ores, being quartz,
showing no gold, but'eoine iron pyrites, and
much ocl . being crushed and ground,

gave of fine dry powder 525 pounds.

tral assays "t this lot, made both at the
I", s. Assay < Mfice by I>r. Torrey, and also by
Dr. Back, a private assayer of excellent repute,
gave an average value to the ore, on the ton of
2,000 pounds—

$13 50

1 33

Sit K0

The whole of this tot of 625 lbs. or rather
more than a quarter ot a ton of pulverized ore,
wad then treated in a Freiberg amalgamating
pan, provided with lu' mullers ami driven by
pteam power, In this apparatus the mass was
first made into a thin paste with water, and
then treated for one hour with twenty pounds
ol mercury, to which four ounces of •£ per cent,
sodium amalgam was added in four successive
doses, applied at about equal intervals of time
during the process, the alloy being -dissolved in
a small part of the mercury.

On cleaning up the results of the experiment,
and obtaining as nearly as possible average
samples ol the waste, the entire amount of
mercury used in the experiment was recovered
with a loss of less than one 320th of the
original quantity. On careful distillation
(retorting) the button of bullion melted at the
United States Assay Office gave 0.1925 of one
Ounce troy of a fineness of 827 thonsandbhs
and a value of $3,295, or calculated upon the
(on of 2,000 lbs., giving a value per ton of
$14.03 of precious metal.

The tailings from this experiment yielded to
assay a mere trace ol gold tuo small to be
weighed.

The concentrated sulphide washed from the
failings, and representing a very small fraction
ol the whole original mass, gave as the result
of two assays

$1,183.73

1,140 63

Average 1.162.18 per ton of 2,000 fts.

On calculating the ratio of these concen-
trated tailings to the whole mass it was found
to be as 1 to 1700, giving about 70 cents as
the bullion value additional to the bullion ob-
tained by amalgamation, giving a total of
$14.73, and dilferiug by only 16 cents from the
entire chemical contents as shown by the aver-
age of several assays.

In other words, the sodium amalgamation
had in this experiment saved, pra.itic.illy
speaking, all the gold in an ore containing less
than ^15 to the ton.

SECOND 9KRIE3 OF EXPERIMENTS.

Another lot of ores from the same mine,
knowu to be much richer than the first, was in
like manner ground to a fine powder, and very
carelully sampled iu a manner to seenre a fair
average.

Repeated assays, both at the United States
Assay Office and at the private oUice of Partss
& Buck, fixed the value of this sample of about
8.0 pounds Of powdered ore at $320 per ton,
the range of difference being quite moderate.
The assays gave respectively $293.63, $332.78,
$296.37, $368.22, $306.20, $320.36. One
anomalous assay of $-445.70 was rejected, as
having beyond dcubt involved a pellet of gold,
carrying the result much above average. With
this exception, the average result of the value
of the whole quantity is verv closely $32u per
ton of 2,000 lbs. of ore.

In treating this sample a different mode of
experimenting was adopted.

A small rotating cask, capable of treating
10 or 15 pounds ol ore, was arranged iu imita-
tion of the usual Freiberg Barrel, lu opera
ting on small quantities of ore (10 or 15 pounds,
for example,) the ratio of loss and error is
much higher than in treating larger quantities,

as in the great processes of the arts. We did

btain in this series

approximating

. ae in the ntst experiment, which w is
mode upon u scale equal lo thatol the "purl/.
mill.

ItXrEKIMKNTS.

1 . To make a com] Brlment, show-
ing tbe relative saving power orcom n quick-
silver and of the Bodiom amalgam, D !*>?. of the

thirty minutes with '-' lbs.
of common mercury, which gave per toil of

,000 ftw,

0 or 87.12

-*i

■

quantity. 67.20 or 21.00 " « "

$180.00 or 6S. 00 " " "

2. 10 lbs. of the ore were next treated in the
saun- manner with 1 ft. of common mercury
30 minutes, and the tailings panned in like
manner with 1 oz. of magnetic quicksilver,

giving iu nil p<T ton $1 82.00 or 57.1 per cent.
."{. LO lbs. of the ore with 1 fib. of common
quicksilver for 30 minntes yielded

1191.80 or CO percent.

; lor thirty inlniili's
Willi 1 (),. "I i" I [DCl Ic quit Itetlvor
i ! i <■;■ No - amalgam | gave la
add a 03.60 or 20 "

Total $2.6.40 or so "

No appreciable loss of mercury.

4. L0 lbs. of the ore treated for 30 minutes
with 1 Mi. of magnetic quicksilver, (*-£ oz.of
Xo. 2 amalgam.) and the tailings, as in No.
2. treated iu a pan with 1 oz. magnetic quick-
silver, yielded in all $266.40 or $83.3 per cent.

No appreciable loss of mercury.

These experiments are still in progress, but
the results show that with unaided mercury
the gold saved is less than GO per cent, of the
whole quantity of gold known to be present.
In one experiment less than 40 per cent, was
saved] while by the aid ol the amalgam of so-
dium the saving is increased to 80 per cent.,
or 83 3 per cent., or an increase of more than
20 per cent., leading to the reasonable expecta-
tion that in the large way at least 80 per cent.
of the gold present in a given case may be
saved, and in many cases, where the gold is
course and free, that even better results than
this may be attained. The 6rst experiment
detailed in which a different amalgamating ap-
paratus was used gave results surprisingly close.
1 do not think the barrel as good a form of ap-
paratus for this description of amalgamation
as some one of the numerous forms of pan now
in use. It was employed in these experiments
simply because it was a convenient means of
treating small quantities of ore in making
comparative experiments.

Experiments in California, under my direc-
tion, have been set on foot upon a scale of
magnitude adequate to test the value of this
discovery in the metallurgy of gold in a satis-
factory manner, the results of which may now
be looked for at no distant day.

The action of the sodium in this case appears
to be in a manner electrical, by placing the
mercury in a highly electro-positive condition
toward the electro -negative gold, seeming to
give some reason for the term magnetic amal-
gam, adopted by Mr. Wurtz as the trade-mark
of the alloy. The quantity of sodium is entirely
too small to allow the supposition that it acts
by its chemical affinities.

It is well known to chemists that the me
tallic sulphids are decomposed by amalgam of
sodium, but no one supposes that un inventor
could be found so quixotic in his chemical
notions as to seriously propose the use of so-
dium amalgam as a means of effecting the
reduction of the sulphids of silver, etc., since
not less than one equivalent of sodium would
be required to set at liberty one equivalent of
silver.

The use of the sodium amalgam for silver
amalgamation must depend, ifit is found really
useful in the large way in the silver reduction
process, (which still remains to be proven,)
upon a like power of electrical action to that
seen in its action on gold, and also to the well-
known power of preventing the granulation
(flounug) of mercury, or of saving the mercury
when thus changed. Indeed, there is good
reason for believing that a most important
part is played by the sodium amalgam in this
last particular. The amalgam of gold or silver
is very liable, as every mill man knows to his
loss, to granulate and disappear from the plates
of the battery, or from the riffles, after it has
once been formed. If this granulation takes
place it is almost impossible, by the existing
modes of amalgamation, to recover the minute
particles which float off with the currents of
water and are lost. The action of the sodium
in recovering mercury which has passed into
this condition is perhaps its most remarkable
property.

It is vain to stick your finger in the water,
and, pulling it out, look for the holes ; and
equally vain to suppose that however large a
space you occupy, the world will miss you
when you die.

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The Oil Prospects of Hdmboldt. — -The
Humboldt Times of the 24th inst., furnishes
the following information with regard to the
progress of the oil interest in that county:
" The well of the Eel Eiver Oil Company, on
the farm of J. T. Barber, is down 145 feet, and
the prospects of the company are looked upon
as quite favorable. From the Bear River and
Mattole districts, reports are also encouraging.
The Jeffrey well, the Irwin, Davis, Yosemite,
Annebogeau, Mendocino, East Fork Mattole,
have also been heard from. No oil had been
struck yet, but the work was proceeding with
au energy which promised soou to release the
oleaginous treasure from the bowels of the
earth." In regard to the well of the Eel River
Company, we have seen a letter the past week
from one of the parties engaged in sinking the
same, which stated that the well, at the time of
writing, was 174 feet deep, with most excellent
indications. The bore passed through the
gravel into the sandstone at the depth of only
Dinety feet, when more than double that depth
was expected. The geological indications of
the Eel River valley are much more favorable
for an abundance of oil and for flowing wells
than any other part of Humboldt county, for
reasons given in our issue of September 23d.
This opinion appears to be fully endorsed by
Prof. Wm. P. Blake, the Director of the Min-
ing Department connected with the College of
California, at Oakland, who uses the following
language in his report on the Humboldt oil
region, addressed to Col. S. G. "Whipple, under
date of December 14, 1866 : " I must here call
your attention to the possibility of getting oil
from the top of the flaxures under the nearly
horizontal strata of Eel River valley. Possibly
these upper strata may confine oil that rises
from the more highly tilted and broken strata
below, for I believe that the oil shales underlie
the whole valley."

The population of London is over three
million, and every week two thousand are born
and fifteen hundred die.

Over 40,000,000 letters were received in
the Chicago Postoffice, for distribution to
other offices, the past year.

THE STATE CAPITOL BUILDING.

The State Capitol Building, at Sacramento,
for the completion of which an additional tax
bill has passed the Legislature, has so far pro-
gressed as to justify the hope of its comple-
tion in a few years ; the structure also gives
promise of being, when completed, one of the
finest buildings in the world, and surpassed by
none on this continent, but the Capitol at
Washington. Some idea of its size and char-
acter may be found from the following items :
It is over 300 feet front, including porticos,
with center and end wings, and 76 feet from
ground line to top of balustrade. The dome is
72 feet in diameter at its base, and with two
stories of portico or tambour, rises 216 feet
from the ground line. There are twenty col-
umns thirty-eight feet nine inches high, on the
sides, rear and front ; the latter supporting a
tympanum on which are to be sculptured the
figures of Mining, Commerce and Agriculture.
There are also seventy-six pilasters, which
form the division between the three stories
of boldly arched windows, of which latter there
are 172 in the building. The lower story,
which forms the basement to the superstruct-
ure, has a sub-cornice and a full Corinthian
cornice, which crowns the entire building — a
girth of over 1,300 feet. The entire facade,
capital, etc., are to be finished like the parts
already completed, in beautiful white granite,
from the slate quarries in the neighborhood
of Folsom. The basement, or first story, con-
tains the Supreme Court Room, and its ad-
juncts ; besides offices for the Governor, Sec-
retary of State, Controller, State Treasurer,
Attorney-General, Surveyor-General, Public
Instruction, etc., eto. — twenty-eight rooms in
all, with all the minor appointments, and, like
the two other stories, this is intersected by the
center rotunda, and three large halls, sixteen
feet wide. The second, or principal floor,
which is reached by three ample stairways
from the interior, and a noble structure of
granite steps in front of the main portico, con-
tains the Senate and Assembly Chambers, and
State Library, each forty-six feet in hight,
with galleries, and finishing with low domes, be-
sides fourteen large rooms for the State officers.
The third story has three large rooms for State
Museum, and seventeen Committee Rooms.

The building has now progressed to the
vault of the rotunda, or top of first floor, and
what has been done in the outlay of some
$350,000, is a satisfactory evidence of the con-
stant care and attention it has received from
the Governor and Board of Commissioners.
All the materials with which it is constructed
are of the best kind and perfect in their finish
and adjoining3. The whole structure will be
entirely fire-proof, the floors being vaulted with
iron and brick, and covered with marble and
encaustic tiles. By the estimates of the pres-
ent architect, Mr. Gordon Cuuimings, $1,012,-
838 are yet required to complete the structure,
which may be accomplished in four or five
years.

The bill which has just passed both
branches of the Legislature, and received the
Governor's signature, appropriates $150,000
per year until the structure is completed.
There was considerable opposition to the bill
on its first introduction ; but its friends rallied
promptly to its support, and secured its pas-
sage. The building, so far as completed, pre-
sents a truly beautiful appearance, and if fin-
ished after the manner and with the material
proposed, it will be an ornament to the city of
Sacramento, and reflect the highest credit upon
the taste and enterprise of the Golden State.

MECHANICS' INSTITUTE,

At a regular meeting of the Institute, on
Thursday evening last, it was voted to adopt
the report of the committee recommending the
purchase of the ground known as the " Hyde
lot," on Post street, between Montgomery and
Kearny streets, of Mr. Randolph, for the sum
of $25,000. The lot is about 74 feet front on
Post street by 85 feet in depth, on the east
side, and 120 feet on the west, being of an
irregular form, conforming to the peculiarity of
the streets between which it is located. It is
the desire of the Institute to dispose of its
present building on California street, and im-
mediately build a more commodious structure,
such an one as is already greatly needed to
meet the growing wants of the Institution.
The meeting was largely attended, and a lively
interest manifested throughout its proceedings,
which lasted until about 11 o'clock. An ad-
journed meeting, to take further action, in ac-
cordance with the report of the committee,
will be held this (Saturday) evening.

The Annual Election of Officers of the In-
stitute takes place on Monday next, March
5th, between the hours of 12 m. and 9 p.m.
1 he following tickets have been nominated,
and a lively contest is anticipated :

Regular dominations. Opposition Nominations.

FOR PRESIDENT.

H. J. Booth, Charlos M. Plum.

FOR VICE PRESIDENT.

D. A. Macdonaid, A. C. Austin.

FOR RECORDING SECRETARY.

Robert Kiddle, Jason B Pierce.

FOR CORRESPONDING SECRETARY.

A. S. Hallidie,

Edward Nunan,

James B. Johnson,
P. J. O'Conuor,
Heory Webb,
John W. Farren,
F. G. Edwards,
James Spiers,
Wm. T. Garratt.

FOR TREASURER.

FOR DIRECTORS.

A. T. Dewey.

Thomas YouDg.

Joseph McGill,
N. W. Spaulding,
W. W. Hanscom,
Chas Elliott,
E. S. Eels,
Hiram Rosekrans,
W. C. Pease.

Fine Specimens. — We acknowledge from
Mr. George Barrington the receipt of a fine
specimen of cemented gravel, well sprinkled
with gold, taken from the claims of Messrs.
Neece & Pest, near You Bet. If we are
not mistaken in the locality, we have a slight
recollection of doing some pretty hard work on
that cla-.m in 1853-4 for very small pay. We
are pleased to learn that the present proprietors
are getting better paid for their labor than we
did: -We trust it may continue to pay, as it
possibly will, for the next twenty years. A
few tons of gravel, equally rich with the speci-
men before us, ought to be sufficient to satisfy
the most avaricious of mortals.

A Singolae Spider. — At a recent meeting
of the California Academy of Natural Sciences,

Prof. W. P. Blake remarked that Dr. Jackson
of Boston had recently described to him, by
letter, a remarkable spider, brought by Dr.
Wilder from Long Island, Georgia, and which
is now attracting much attention from the
naturalists of Bostun. This spider is about as
large as a Tarantula and lives on the pine trees.
It spins both gold and silver-colored threads of
great strength and brilliancy. Dr. Wilder
wound out five (5) miles of golden-colored silk
from one of the spiders, and quite a quantity of
the silver-colored thread, and without injury to
the spider. This thread looks on the reel like
burnished gold. It is elastic, while the silver-
colored silk is non-elastic and is used for the
main stays of the web, while the gold thread
fills in the rest of the web. Dr. Wilder has a
lot of the spiders living in the Cambridge Con-
servatory, and many young broods in his room
in Boston. The Dr. has made full conimuniea-

ons to the American Academy, and to the
Boston Society Natural History.

Mining Engineers. — We would call the
especial attention of our readers to the card of
Messrs. Goodyear & Blake, which will be
found in our columns to-day. These gentle-
men are both personally known to us, and
present testimonials of the highest character
as to their qualifications and experience as
civil and mining engineers and metallurgists.
Being familiar with all the modern languages,
parties not speaking English may be able to
consult them with greater advantage and
facility. They are prepared to make surveys
and maps, to examine and report upon mining
and other properties, to make plans and esti-
mates, to superintend the construction of engi-
neering works, and to transact any other
business pertaining to their profession as civil
and mining engineers.

More Experiments with Sodiom Amalgam.
We have given, on another page, a detailed
account of some experiments recently made by
Professor Silliman, of Tale College, with re-
gard to the economy of the use of sodium
amalgam in saving gold from its ores. The
paragraphs which we give, together with a
lengthy introduction, was read by the Professor
before the Academy of Natural Sciences, at
its late meeting. The Professor also stated,
at the same time, that the March number of
the American Journal of Science would con-
tain a still more detailed account of this valu-
able discovery. The high standing of Profes-
sor Silliman, as a chemist, renders the result of
his investigations a matter of the first impor-
tance ; and warrants the public in placing the
utmost reliance upon the data and figures which
he gives. The paper cannot fail of being read
with much interest by all persons engaged in
gold mining. The expressed opinion of the
gentlemen, before whom it was read, was, that
it was " one of the most practical and most in-
teresting papers which had ever been brought
before the Academy." The Professor awardB
the merit of this discovery to the party to whom
it properly belongs— Prof. Henry Wurtz, of
New York, who communicated the results of
some preliminary experiments to him early in
1864. We shall allude to this matter further
next week.

A fact is disclosed by a late report of the
New York Inspector of State Prisons, that
while all other occupations are represented in
their great number of convicts, there is not a
single printer.

The Healdsburg (Sonoma county) Standard
say3 there is not a rat iu that burg.

California Made Bells. — The success
with which Mr. W. T. Garratt, of this city,
is meeting in the manufacture of bells, would
seem to fully obviate the necessity of sending
to the East for such articles. We examined a
bell of his manufacture, a few days since, at
his establishment, on Market street, which, for
beauty and fullness of tone, and completeness
of finish, is not surpassed by any imported bell
which has ever been landed in California.
Another interesting thing connected with this
bell is the fact that the copper which has en-
tered into its composition, was mined and
smelted in California. The bell bears upon
its surface, in raised letters, the following in-
scription : " Mined from the Uuion Mine ;
smelted at the works of C. T. Meader ; cast
by W. T. Garratt ; presented by C. T. .
Meader." The bell weighs 800 pounds, and
is a donation from Mr. Meader for use upon a
school-house in Stockton. Mr. Garratt is pre-
pared to cast bells of any weight which is
likely to be called for on the Pacific coast. He
has also devised a method of hanging bells,
which possesses decided advantages over any
other heretofore devised. The bell is securely
held by a single bolt, which passes through the
crown, and is held firmly to its place by two
nuts. By simply loosing one of these nuts the
bell can be turned so as to present any portion
of its interior surface to the blows of the clap-
per, an advantage which many deem of much
importance. This arrangement does away
wilh the cumbrous and complicated attach-
ment by which bells are usually secured to the
crown.

We understand that but very few bells are
now being imported, and purchasers would do
well to bear in mind that there is now no ne-
cessity for such importation ; and that by pat-
ronizing an enterprising California House,
they may soon build up here a new and impor-
tant branch of business, and keep much
money at home. The bells cast by Mr. Gar-
ratt are fully equal in tone to any imported,
and are warranted not to crack within one
year ; if by any chance they should do so, they
will be recast without any expense to the pur-
chasers. Any inscription that may be desired
will be cast upon his bells, without extra charge
and they will be furnished as cheap or cheaper
than they can be imported.

Election. — Adams Petroleum Oil Co., Con-
tra Costa.— February 7th. Trustees : Alonzo
Green, S. B. Whipple, Jas. T. Cruikshank.
President, Albert Green ; Secretary, Paul
Neuman ; Treasurer, Philip Wolf.

Recent Incorporations. — Tear and Rip
Copper Company ; location, El Dorado county.
Cal. Capital stock, $540,000, divided into 5,-
000 shares, $400 each. Trustees : W. Thomp-
son, Jr., Henry Thompson, Richard Hamraon.

Rippon G. & S. M. Co., Silver Mountain,
Alpine county. — Capital stock, $300,000, di-
vided into 3000 shares, $100 each. [Cor-
rected.]

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From the Stock Circular of Associated Brokers of the S. F. Stock & Exchange Board.

Sax Fkaxcisco, Saturday Mobntho, March 3d, 1806.

The amount of oapital ofP-ring for loan purposes shows no abate-
ment, amply supplying the wants of all classes who can furnish the
requisite security. A fair demand prevails in bunk circles, and choice
names are passing al ! cent, per month, the latter being the

current rale for the usual discounts made. In the opon market nego"
tiatiooa are effected at l).,(n'l fter cent., according to the collateral
offering.

Beceipta of treasure from the interior and North coast, since the
date of our last reference, amounted to 8900,000. Bullion met with
considerable inquiry early this week, and sales of fine gold bars for the
China market were made at 855@865, but the closing quotation is
about 8fiO. .Silver bars range at ,34'(« 1 '.£ tj) cent, premium.

City Railroad shares are a shade firmer, in view of a probable in-
crease in the future earnings of different companies. North Beach and
Mission was sold at S19 per share, and is now held at 849. Central
is inquired for at S60, and Omnibus can be sold at 348 per share.
San Francisco Has is in request at 8107 per share, and Spring Valley
Water was suld at $G0. The latter company will resume the pay"
mont of dividends the ensuing week, and probably continue them regu-
larly hereafter. California Steam Navigation rose from ia).i per cent-
to 57, and closes at 56.

Insurance stocks are in rather less favor, and some have been freely
offered recently ut a decline from former quotations ; Union is held at
8113, Pacific at $164, and California Home at $100. California can
bo sold at SI, 600 per share, and thu Merchants Mutual at abou'
(2,250. Fireman's Fund was dealt in at $!23@123j^, and the Na-
tional (now) is inquired for at S78).< per share.

The Mining Share Market has exhibited more animation this week,
and nearly every stock on the list has been actively dealt in at
enhanced rates. Advices from a number of promiuent claims are still
lavoruble, and more mouey was actually earned in February than in
any previous like period for six months past. If the present condition
of several mines should continue no less flattering awhile longer, it will
have an important influence upon the market value of all stocks.

Gould & Curry receded from 8975 to 8920, then sold at §925, and
closed at $925 bid. The body of ore in the " 2d Station " has now
been traced a distance of some 25 feet laterally in the south drift, but
no cross-cutting has yet been done. The company have accumulated
a surplus, and a dividend may be looked for next month.

Hale & Norcross has materially improved, and small sales were
made, advancing from 81,020 to 81,200, receding to $1,150, rallying to
SI, 180, and selling yesterday at 81,225@1,215. The lower floor of the
vein in the 700-feet level shows a width of 25 feet of good ore in going
north, and the pay portion has now been partially prospected a dis.
tuuee of 150 feet in length. The ore product of the mine is averaging
50 tons per day, including some 5 tons Ist-class ore. Receipts of
bullion last month exceeded $36,000. The assessment of 850 per foot
levied January 29th, has been rescinded, and the company have now
a surplus in their treasury.

Crown Point receded from 81,080 to 81,030, rose to 81,080, declined
to 81,040, and was held yesterday at 81,100. During the week
ending February 23d, 748 tons of ore were extracted from the mine.

The north drift in the lower level is now within 20 feet of the north
line, and no material variation 1ms taken place recently in the appear-
ance of the vein. The incline is down 20 feet from that level in a
'arge body of excellent ore. Late crushings show an average of $45
@S48 per ton, and the company's receipts of bullion for the first throo
weeks of last month exceeded --'In HI.

Sua;;.' has been dealt in to the extent nf 185 feet, advancing from
$8.'15 to $890, dropping to 8830, rising to $945, receding to $890, and
selling yesterday at 8930(5 950.

The product of the mine ill February averaged, it is said, ubout 80

tons of ore per day. worth s e$55 per ton, and the net profits are

estimated at 858,000. The indebtedness of the company at the present
time is about 82(1,1111(1, not including the contracts for the new works,
mid SJ7.000 due upon tho Minnesota mill. Most of the ore is now
taken from the upper stations, the 5th level not having proven very
productive. Tho main shaft lias been sunk 40 feet (one-half the re-
quired depth) in the last two weeks. The drift running southwest
from the bottom of the winze, to intersect tho main shaft, has been run
60 feet, but some time will be required to make that connection, end
opon the new or 6th level. The prospecting so far, at this depth, is
suid to promise a good body of ore. The new shaft, V, street, is down
230 feet, and 2111 deeper will bring it on a level with the ore found in
the Hale & Norcross mine, and 208 feet east of the line of the latter
company.

Fellow, Jacket has been active, and some 300 feet were sold
advancing from 8395 to S455, receding to $425, rallying to 442J.C, and
then selling at $440(«1,435. During the week ending February" 19th,
657 tons of ore were extracted, and 394 tons were worked at outside
mills, yielding $11,707.19, an average of $29.66 per ton. In the same
period $16,800.67 in bullion was received from tho company's mill.

Ophir steadily rose from $415 to $445, and then suld at $440@445.
It is said that the reserve of ores and tailings on hand at the Reduction
Works are worth some $90,000 net. Five new stamps and other im-
provements have been recently made to that establishment, giving it a
reduction capacity of 750 tons per month.

Chollar-Putosi is in more lavor, advancing from $322 to 8370, and
selling yesterday at $360@,355. During the week ending February
23d, 785% tons of ore were sent to custom mills.

Belcher has improved a little, and some 100 feet changed hands,
advancing from $195 to $270, and then selling at $2G5@225. Some
favorable indications have been met with recently.

Alpha has been dealt in within a range of 280@257J^, closing at
$275. An assessment of $30 per share (120 per foot) was levied
February 20th. Empire Mill and Mininsr is in more favor, advancing
from $180 to $210 per share, closing at $210 bid.

Imperial declined from $123 to $114, rose to $126, seller 10, then
sold at $126, and closed at $130. The yield of bullion for the month
of February amounted to some $75,000. The " Imperial-Empire "
shaft has attained a depth of 100 feet, and the old shaft has been sunk
46 feet from the bottom of the sump — in all 66 feet from the lower
level. Preparations are being made to extract sufficient ore from the
Holmes ground to keep the Gold Hill mill actively employed.

Confidence has been in favor, and some 500 shares were dealt in.
advancing from $70 to $102, receding to $90, rallying to $101, and
selling yesterday at $100@70. A very considerable body of good
ore has been developed recently.

Overman has been more active, some 600 shares changing hands
within a range of $55@72 li, closing at about $70. An assessment of
$15 per share was levied February 28th.

Bullion fell from 60 to 52}£, rose to $66, and then sold at $62@,
$60. Exchequer was dealt in to the extent of about 800 shares,
within a range of 6%@7%t closing at $7%.

The aggregate recorded sales of Stocks and Legal Tender Notes,
since Saturday last, amounted to $861,294 75.

JnutuationiS in gfrwultofl spuing $\\Mt$ Ux i\w past $\% psmtto.

Name of Company.

Gould & Curry per It.

Ophir.

Savage ■

Potosl

Chfillar

Hale & Norcross

Sheba •

Dnney

Wide West

Burning Muxeow

Pride ot the West

Bullion

Real del Monte

El Dorado

Overman

Sierra Nevada

Yellow Jacket

White A Murphy

Sides

Uncle Sam

Baltic

North American

Baltimore American

Mel ones

Antelope

Napoleon..

Sacramento

Utah ,

Lady Bryan

Imperial

Crown Point ,

Belcher.

Alpha

1,460

*is6

250
1,116

noo

LOGO

LSU

420

1,260

340

1,225

176

17

1,315

1,015
380
930

750

J00

1,000

72i>
■lint
790

875
340
626

42

8

620

460
160
140

50
'407X

San Francisco Stock and Exchange Board.

Bid.

United States 7 3-10tlls $ U%

Gov. Legal Tvmdor Notes.. T£}-i

State Bonds', 7 ~$ cent S6J^

Sim Francisco 10 $ cent

Sim Francisco Bonds, 1805, 0 ^ cent 70

Stm Franuisco Bonds, 1858.6 $ cent 67

Sacr.imento City Bonds, 6 ^cent

Sacramento County Bonds, 6 $ cent 63

Marysville Bonds, 10 ^4 ceut 75

Btouklun Bonds, 10 ft cent 60

Yulwi County Bonds, 10 ft cent 75

Butte County Bonds, 10 ftcjnt 7o

California Navigation Co 57

State Telopntpli Stock 20

San Francisco Gas C» 106

Sacramento Gas Co

Sprint' Valley Wnlor Co 60

RAILROADS.

Sacramento Valley Railroad

Omnibus Railroad , 48

Centra] Kailroad Co

North. Beach and Mission . , 48

Asked,
$ 75
73 X

5U.ri.\G STOCKS.

Ophir $ 440

Gould & Curry 925

Empire M. & M. Co

Sierra Buttes Quartz Co

Central

California

% 445

040

Hale & Norcross

1215

955

aeo

1220

K

27a

San Francisco Eetail Prices Current.

Butter, California fresh $ ft.

do pickled $ fb

do Oregon

do New York, $ tli

Cheese, $ ft

Honey,** ft

Egf,'s,ft doz ,

Lard, $ ft

Hams and Bacon, ft ft

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do Irish, ft ft

Tomatoes, ft ft

Onions, ft ft

Apples, No. l, ft ft

Pears, table ft ft

Plmns.dried, ft ft

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IS

MINING SHAREHOLDERS' DIRECTORY.

List of Notices of Meetings, Dividends. As-
sessments and Delinquent Sales.

Comprising the Nanus or Companies, District or Count\
"i Locution, Amount of Assessment; Date of Meeting D«.
Unguent Advertisement and Sale, and Amount and Time
01 Payment of Dividends.

COMPILED FOB EVERY ISSUE.

AdvertUrd In the llh.li.ir and Scientific Preu
and othvr -..,.. Frunclico JuoroaU'.

.„,, *.*"* AM'T °r DAV ADV'° "AT

AND LOCATION. AbbKSSMKNT. DKLINtt'T LIST. Or HAI.lt.

Arbitrlas, Cnlhunb*, Hex., Si Mar 29— April 9

Alpha, Gold Hill, Storey co., Nov., $30 Mar 24— April 24

Boston Copper, 60c Mftr j_H,ir a,

Bunker Hill C. O. A 8. M. co,. Jl.fiO Mar 23-Aprtl 4

B,lIllon {10 00

Bacon M.AM, co Meeting Mar 6

Consolidated Silver Hill M Co., Nev.,»2 Feb 17-Mar3*

Comet Petroleum co., 30e Mar31-AnrllH»

Consulacion, 51.25 Mar 31-April 16

Capital, Lander co., Nov., $5 Aprli 3_Anrn 10

Casselll, Nevada co., Cal., $5 Feb 20— Mur 8

Cole, Storey co., Nov., «l Marl6-Mar3I

Chlplonca, Sonora, Mcx., $5 Mur n_Mnr 26

Daney Annual Meeting Mar S

Evoca, Del Norto co., Cal., 26c Mar 3— Mar 19»

Evening Star, Humboldt Co., Nev., 60c.... Mar 31— April W

Equality Copper co Annual Meeting Marls'

Emerald Copper, Jl FCb 10— Feb 24

Franco-Americano, San Antonio, L. Cal., 60c— Mar 17-Mar28
Geo. Washington, Alpine co., Cal., $1.50. .Ear 24— April 10»

Hale A Norcross Meeting March 14*

Hanscom, Copper, Del Norte co., 16c Mar 31— April 14*

"I.X.L.," Alplnoco.,Cal.,$2.50 Mar 5— Mar 19

Keokuk. Contra Costa co-, Cal., 10c Mar 17— Mar SI"

Kcarsargo peb jy-Mur 10-

Kcntuck, Storey co., Nev-, $7 50 Mar (1— Mar 24

Jcwett, Storey co., Nev., $1 Mar3-Mar20*

Jeffrey Oil, 50c Feb 26-Mar 3

Leland, Arizona, 6"c Mar i— Mar 19*

Lady of the Lake, Arizona Mar 3— Mar 10"

Llbertad, Sonora, Mcx Meeting March 7

London Quartz, 60c Feb 20-March 10

La Fernandez, Sonora, Mex., $5 Mar 1— Mar 15

Maggie, Lander co., Nev., $5 Feb 14— Mar 3

Morning Star, Alpine co„ $1 Mar3-Marl9

Nonpareil, $1 Feb20-Marl0

Oxford Beta, Esmeralda co., Nev., 50c Feb 17— March 3»

Providence, Nevada co., Cal., $1 Mar 17— Mar 31 »

Planet, Copper Meeting Feb 22

Patrocinia & Dolores. Chihuahua Max; ,$2.50-AprIl 1-Aprll 10
Peninsula, Lower Cal., $5 April 3— April 14

Rodgers, Storey co., Nev., $S Fob 27— Mar 12

Refugio, Chihuahua, Mcx.,$2^ Mar 3l-April 14

Refugio, Mex Meeting April 2

Southern Light, Lander co., Nov., $12.50.... Mar 10— Mar 26*

Siskiyou, M. co Meeting Mar 12

Siempre,Vlva, Sinaloa, Mex., $2.60 Mar 27— April 7

Siempre Viva, SInaloa, Mex Annual Meeting Mar 18

Sierra Valley, Plumas co., Cal., $1 Mar 5— Mar 17

Sierra Silver, Douglas co., Nev., $3 Mar 9— Mar 23

Salambo Copper, 60c Mar 17— April 5

Sierra Nevada, Storey co., Nev., $2 Mar 13— Mar 28

United States, Storey co., Nev., 50c Mar 17— Mar 31*

WallpI, Arizona Annual Meeting, Mar 21*

Yuba, Yuba co., Cal., $2 Mar 31— April 14*

Yellow Jacket, Storey co.,Nev., 150 Mar 17— April 17

"Those marked t( ith an asterisk (*) are advertised In this
journal.

ASSESSMENT AND SALE LIST

OP CLAIMS IN
VIKGIMA AND COI.it HIjLI, DISTRICTS.

CORRECTED WEEKLY FROM LATEST DATES
OF THE TERRITORIAL ENTERPRISE.

fThls list embraces Companies advertised in Virginia City
papers, most of which are not Incorporated or advertised in
S^n Francisco.

AasoBunents I.cvk'd,
Wame of Company. Date of Lcoy.

Bullion Feb 10

Cole Feb 8

Hale & Norcross Jan 29

Jewett Jnn 29

Kcarsarge...., Jan 27

Ken tuck Feb 1

Peck Feb 3

Sierra Nevada Feb 7

Cnitcd Stales Feb 7

Yellow Jacket Feb 12

Delinquent Sales.

Name of Company. Bate of Sale,

Belcher Mar 3

Bull ion Feb 27

Coercion Mnrch 5

Kossuth March 17

McMcans & Williams March 20

North American March 3

North Cornstock M arch 24

Nevada (JustlsJ Feb 27

Overman Feb 26

Feck , March 5

Santa Klta '. March 3

Utah March 3

AmH per foot
10 00
1(10
25 00

1 00

2 76
7 60
I 00
200

50
150 00

Flare of Sale.
-Virginia
Virginia
Virginia
Virginia
Virginia
Virginia
Virginia
Virginia
San Francisco
Virginia
Virginia
Virginia

Say what is well, und do what is better ; be
what you appear, and appear what you are.

Let your behavior, like your garment, be
neither straight nor loose ; but easy and be-
coming.

Some persons are above our ane:er, others
below it. To contend witli our superiors is in-
discretion, and with our inferiors is indignity.

138

m* pining mft Mmtifk §xm.

A Beautiful Illustration or Life. — Our
boat at first goes down the mighty channel —
through the playful murmuring of the little
brook, and the willows upon the glassy borders.
The trees shed their blossoms over our young
heads, the flowers on the brink seem to offer
themselves to our young hands ; and we are in
hope and grasp eagerly at the beauties around
ns ; but the stream hurries on and still our
hands are empty. Our course in youth and
manhood is along wider and deeper floods,
among objects more striking and magnificent.
We are animated by moving pictures of enjoy-
ment and industry passing Us ; we are excited
by our short-lived enjoyments. The stream
bears us on, and jcys and griefs are left behind
us. We may be shipwrecked but we cannot
be delayed for rough or smooth, the river hast-
ens towards its home, till the roar of the ocean
is in our ears, and the waves beneath our feet,
and the floods are lifted up around us, and we
take leave of earth and its inhabitants uDtil of
our further voyage there is no witness save the
Infinite and Eternal.

The beloved of the Almighty are the rich
who have the humility of the poor, and the
poor who have the magnanimity of the rich .

Trades and Manufactures.

Pacific Glass "Works

Are now prepared to execute orders for the manufacture of

All Kind, of Bottles to Order,

Office, No. 1121 Clay street, San Francisco. 3vll-3m

JOBS DANIEL,

(SUCCESSOR TO 0. GORl)

ar A. E B X, HE WOBK8,

No. 408 Pine St bet. ilontyotnery and Kearny, San Francisco.

Mantels, Monuments, Tombs, Plumbers' Slabs,

Etc., On hand and Manufactured to order.
ASP- Goods shipped to all parts of the State. Orders re-
spectfully solicited. 5vS-3in

NATHAJflBIi GHASSC,

General Furnishing Undertaker,

(jil Sacramento St, corner of Webb, San Francisco.
Barstow's Metallic Burial Caskets and Cases,

THEOMOItE EALUaiBEIHi,

Maker of Models for Inventors.

MACHINES, MATHEMATICAL, OPTICAL AND PHIL-
USUPHiCAL instruments, Scales, Weights, etc. Steel
Stamps, Hies and Ule Sinking, Embossiny Stamps. impair-
ing ot machinery promptly attended to.

No. Ha Mantel street, San Francisco. n7-tf

I?aJj3ieii's latent

ARTIFICIAL LEG,

Hauui'actared in PJiiladelpliIa, Penn*

JA2£VJLS JJEWETT, AGEaTT.
629 Washington Street, San Francisco, CaL lOvS-lm

ITsAsIiioaiviMe Boot Maltex",

KEPAIIUNG NEATLY DUWE, AT SHOUT NOTICE.
No. 17 Fourth Street)

Near Market street, San .Francisco.
i5vio-im*

FIRE, HYDRAULIC 8c SUCTIOET HOSE,

A.rtcl Lea/tiler JSeltingj.

M. M. COOK &c JSOjLN",

801 Battery Street, San Francisco,

Are now ma nufiic taring as above, Eire, Hydraulic and
Suction Hose, andLeatlier iiehiuy;, of any dimension and
in any qunimry which may be desired. Fire Llose and
Belting constantly on hand or niauuuit-tured to order. Also
Saddles and Horse Collars.

The subscribers would respect fully ask purchasers to call
and examine their stoclv— also testimonials oft lit! efficiency
of their work from such as have used their hose both for lire
and mining |iUi-|)oses A diploma was awarded to us last
year, by the Mechanics' Institute, of this city, and n silver
medal this vear. lavli-ly

iS-AJV FRANCISCO

COM) AGE MANUFACTORY.

CONSTANTLY ON HANS,

A. Large and Complete Assortment

Manila coi&:oag-:e,

FOR MINING PURPOSES.

ALSO

WHALE JL.IHE, BAJL.JE ROPE, ETC.
Manufactured from Pure Manila Hemp.

Hoisting Ropes for Deep Shafts,

ALSO

Xvines foi- ITer'i'y Boats,

Manufactured to Order.

Office at TUJttBS «fe CO.'S,

Nos. Gil uadGKi Frontstreet
Manufactory at the Potre UvlO

Professional Cards.

Our Patent Agency.

The Patest Agencv of the Mining ano Scientific Pkess
has been signalized with remarkable success during the
past two years. The importance to the inventive genius of
this coast of a thorough and reliable agency for the solicita
tion of Letters Patent from the United States and foreign
Governments cannot he over- rated, and the Proprietors of the
Press, feeling the responsibility which rests upon them, and
the reward which must follow the faithful performance of
their trusts, will take care to afford inventors every advan-
tage to be secured to them through a competent and re-
sponsible agency upon this coast.

s. c. ustug:b:e:e; «& soft,
ARCHITECTS.

DESIGXS, MACHIiYE 3>1£AWENGS, AND
BJSAWXNCJS ON WOOI>.

74= £tnd 75 Montgomery 331octe:

SAN FKANCTSCO. 25vl0-3m

frehheseick. mahtseli..
Mechanical & Architectural Draughtsman,

No. 422 California street, corner of Leidsdorff.

Drawings of Models made for parties applying for pa
tents at Washington or London. mar23-tf.

JA.BCES IMC. TAYLOR,

Attorney and Counsellor at Law,

COUBT.COMMISSIOiVER, appointed by the Fourth District

Court, COMMISSIONER O DEK'JDS for Nevada

and Massachusetts,

Court Block, Sasi Francisco*

Entrances opposite City Hall, Merchant street, and 636

14vlltf Clay street.

DR. H. AUSTIN,

DENTIST,

IVo. 634 Wasliins'toxi Street,
Between Montgomery and Eearny Streets

[OVER SAN FRANCISCO BATUS]

SAN FRANCISCO. 20vl0-qy

JA.TJGTJST IKLTJjNjU^T,

Stock Broker,

Member of the
San Francisco S Socle and Excliangc Board,

Buys and Sells Stocks, Bonds, Etc.

Office, No. 510 Washington Street, San Francisco.

2vl0

O. E. IDDEaETJSElV,

Milling Engineer and Metallurgist,

- San Francisco.

"WILLIAM DP. JSL-AJTilE,
KHNircc ENGINEER,

Will make Surveys and Examinations of Mines, or give
advice regarding their working, the erection of Ma-
chinery, etc.

Office at Union Iron Works, corner of First and Mission
sts., or Lock Box 2,U77 Post Office, San Francisco.
Ilv22qv

W, 0. ABTDREWS,

IN- O T A. J& Y 3? TJ 33 31, X O ,

lOvStiy

CCMaIISSIONER OF DEEDS,
6&6 Moatgomery Street.

Lithographer & Engraver,

No. 5S33 Montgomery St., San Francisco.

MINING STOCK CERTIFICATES LITHOGRAPHED

IN MOST ARTISTIC STYLE. CALL AND

EXAMINE SPECIMENS.

SHEJRMAN DAY,

No. S? Montgomery Klock, San Francisco,

Will examine, survey am! report upon mines, and coiib
ami advise concerning investments in mining property, or
the machinery management and expenditures of mines.
22q*

To Mining Companies.

A GENTLEMAN OF MUCH EXPERIENCE AS A Min-
ing Superintendent, in England, Spain, and on the Pa-
ciiic coast, and one inlimatclv acquainted with everv de-
partment of mining, mul with nearly i-verv class of miner-
al, is desirous ot securing a position as Superintendent of
some mining operation in California or Nevada. The appli-
cantwas for tour years Superintendent of the New Alma-
den Quicksilver Mine, in this state. The best of reference
given on application at this office.
San Francisco, Oct. 12, tttbo .5vlltf

REMOYAL.

MONS. iT~COULON,

Informs his patrons that he has removed his DRAWING

SCHOOL from Pine street to
4 10 Kciu-iiy Street.

Drawing Chutes in llu* Evening will lake place ns usual.

DRAWINGS FOR PATENTS accurately and neatly done.

20vtl-lm

Volume Twelfth.— The Mixing and Pcie.\tific Pkess,
with its lust issue, commenced its twelfth volume. Since
Dewey & Co. have " held the ribbons " its gait has been
rapid toward a perfect journal. llsappearan.ee evidences
its prosperity, but doubtless, like some of the rest of us,
it can stand increased encouragement. Let such be given,
and, our word lor it, volume thirteen will acknowledge
receipt. — [Uuldeu Era,

Metallurgy.

MOSHEIMEH'S CONCENTRATOR

IfcECEIVED TECE EXKST PBEBinJM

From the ROYAL POLYTECHNIC SOCIETY, hi Corn-
wall, and was highly recommended by the Commissioners
as the most Simple and Effective Concentrator for all kinds
of Ores.

Every Quartz Mill ought to have them, as they not
only save Gold and Silver, but also tbe Quicksilver and
Sulphurets, without extra labor. They can he builten-
tirely ot wood at the mine, and will separate more per-
fectly in one operation, than any other Concentrator in
use. Apply to

«J. MOSHEIAIEK,

23vllqy 423 Washington street,

ETTROiPE^lV

METALLURGICAL WORKS,

AND

T^raetieal jMininig Sclxool,
Bryant Street, Between Tfiili'tl and Fourth,

SAN FRANCISCO.

THE Proprietors are at all times prepared to work or test
Ores sent to this establishment— cither in large or small
quantities— by such process as may be found best adapted to
their chemical character, alter a cpreful analysis has been
made. Test lots of Ore adapted to the smelting process at-
tended to. Sulphuret, pyritous, and the (so-called) "rebel-
lous ores," are having especial attention paid to their suc-
cessful treatment. Assaying in the humid and dry way.
Also, refining by cupeliation, done at moderate rates.

PRACTICAL MISTING SCHOOL.

The proprietors— encouraged by numerous applications
from gentlemen desirous of pursuing the study of practical
metallurgy— have concluded to admit parties on reasonable
terms. Having in their Mill all the necessary appli-
ances for crushing, roasting, amalgamating, smelting, re-
fining and assaying, as also a well extended Laboratory for
the analysis of Ores and Minerals, a good opportunity is
here offered to acquire a sound practical knowledge of the
business.

S. P. Kimball, J. R. Murphy.

10V10

SODIUM AMALG-AM!

"With Im.ti-iM.-t i ons for its Use.

THE ABOVE

FOE SAEE IN ANY QTJAJTTITT THAT
MAY BE REQUIRED,

— BY—

H. P. WAKELEE, Importer,

2vl2 lm Corner Montgomery and Bush streets.

G. KUSTEL,

Metallurgist and Mining Engineer,

Stevenson House, corner Montgomery nnd California sts.

Ores Analyzed,
Advice given, and Plans Furnished for working of different

BOALT «fc STETEFELDT,

Metallurgists and Mining Engineers

AUSTIN, WET ABA.

Western Branch of ADELBERG & RAYMOND, No. 90
Broadway, New York. llvll

Copper, ILcsmI, Gold, Sil-vex%

Nickel and Cobalt Ore.

The above Ores are cither purchased or liberal advances
made upon consignments, at the lowest British rates ol In-
terest. For particulars apply to

tho3m:as :e>:rxc:e:,

Agent for Townshend Wood «fc Co., Swansea,

No. 4.06 California Street, San Francisco.
15vl0-3m

MLAJR/XTiX &. CO.,

Office, Stevenson Mouse,

Corner California and Montgomery streets (up stairs).

WILL CONTRACT FOR THE

PURCHASE OF COPPER ORES,

Assayng eight per cent, and upwards of Copper to the

We will make advances upon Ores of Copper.

San Francisco, Post Ohiee Box 1259, 22

MXIVJERS

Who wish to erect Quartz Mills, Concentrating or Smelting
Works, will find it to their interest to consult the under-
signed, as to the best and cheapest mode of Reducing Ores.
Being acquainted with nil the modern improvements of
Europe and America, in Mining, Machinery and Metal-
lurgy, I undertake the erection of any kind of Works, and
warrant their successful operation.

Gold, Silver and Copper Ores bought in any quantity.

Assay of Ores made by a new Fire Process in half tbe
usual time, an . at half price.

Apply to <J. SZOSUEIMEK,

23vllqy 423 Washington street, San Francisco.

W. S. KSYSS, A, IE.,

(ORADTJATE OF SCHOOL OF MINES, FREIBURG.)

Office, northwest comer Montgomery and Sacramento

Streets.

Room No. 19, over Parrott & Co's Bank.

Assays— Analysis of Ores, Mineral Waters,

etc., etc. Mincscsamined and reported upon.

Office Hours, from 9 to 12 M. 8vl2tf

SODIU M,

I*otassixaiML, Magna esiTvrei;,

- And a fresh supply of

PURE CHEMICALS.

Just received and for sale by

JOIH TATIOB & CO.,

4vl2-lm 612 Washington street

ADVANCES MADE

ON

Copper Ore,

BT ALSOP & CO.,

2-3m California Street, San .Francisco.

Mines Sold in New York,

THE SUBSOKIBEK HAVING EXCELLENT FACILITIES
for disposing of Gold, Silver and Copper Mines of the
Pacific coast in New York and Boston, will be pleased to
confer with those having mines for sale. No charges unless
sales arc made
Refers to K. G. Sneath, G. W. Gihhs, Thos. Hill.
4vl2 J, WILLIAMS, 413 Eaststreet

By Authority of the State of California,

Having: f nlly Complied with the ILnw l>y a De-
posit of £525,000 Bonds of the State of
California and the United Stated.

EJGELOW & BROTHER,

General Insurance Agents.

Fire, Marine, and Life Insurance.

CAPITAL REPRESENTED $15,000,00 0.
California IDeposit, $535,000.

OFFICES — 3T. W. corner of Montgomery and
Sacramento streets.

COMPANIES KEPKESENTED:

HOME INSURANCE CO. OF N. Y., Assets 33,700,000

HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE CO., Assets 1,500,000

PHENIX INSURANCE CO., N. Y-, Assets 1,000,000

ARCTIC INSURANCE CO., N. Y., Assets 700 U00

WASHINGTON INSURANCE CO., N. Y., Assets... 700,000

NEW YORK ACCIDENTAL INS. CO., Assets 260,000

CONNECTICUT MUTUAL LIFE INS. CO., Assets.. 8,IAIU,000

POLICIES issued on Freights, Cargoes and Treasure from
and to all parts of the World.

FIRE INSURANCE POLICIES Issued on all kinds of In-
surable Property in Country or City.

ACCIDENTAL POLICIES issued on the most favorable
terms, insuring the payment of slated sums in the event of
death, or a ilxed Weekly Compensation for Total Disability
for the term of twenty -six weeks for any one accident.
These Policies cover all kinds ot Accidents, nnd are issued
for single trips or for the year.

Losses Payable In Gold Coin of the "United
States.

We represent Companies

That Have Stood the Test of Tears,

And offer as favorable terms as any on the Pacific Coast.

BIGEJLOW <fc BBOTHEK,
HJvlltf General Agents.

WE ARE NOW OFFERING-
OXJIi IMMENSE STOCK

Fine Custom Made Clothing

AND

Gents' Furnishing G-oods

AT PICICES THAT DEFT COMPETITION.

Onr Stock, of Clothing Consists of
AX.L THE LATEST STYLES

BOTH OP MATERIAL AND FINISH.

A Large Assortment of
Trunks, Valises, Carpet Sags, JBlanlncts, 'Etc.,

AT EXTHKMELT LOW PRICES.

J. It. MEAI> & CO.,

8vl0 Cor. of Wasliingtuu and Sansome streets.

Subscribers who do not receive the Mikisg ant>
Scientific Press in due time, aro requested to inform the
publishers.

A DBtisiitess Compliment.

Petai.uma, Oct. 4, 1865.
Messrs. Dewey & Co.— Gentlemen : Your note inform-
ing me tbat my patent for Crushing and Baling Machine ia
ordered to issue is at hand. Please accept my thanks* for
the prompt and business-like manner with which the case
has been conducted, and inclosed find twenty dollars for
halance Government fees1 Respectfully, etc.

JACUB PKICE.

W\\c pining and £rifntffw g rws.

139

Am Kxpbrimi i Mm nu: Pokbb: — An ex-
■

lv made :■- fol """1 iht handle

■of a pitker, or other aimiloi of iron,

leaving the two eoda of the A

Now take t! rida ol the eord, and pass '

. ball of the thtnbb, bo that the poker can

i the hand*. In

I ition pUce the thumbs and ends ol

Bs clout) into each oar a- convenient If now a

. rtrflto the poker, the one who holds

It will hear a sound very surprising when expert-

or the tint time, bat Hcarcely audible to the

striker. If the blow bo a sharp one, and struck

with a hard body, as the back of a knife, the Bound

will fre a-* strong as the deepest ootc of a piano,

and if a hard blow with a hammer tlie sound will

as powerful and booming us a atet

h U. H the experiment bo made with a largo

kitchen poker, then the sound is " stunning," and

aoitald anything that can vibrate from the Citv

Hall MI. '

Another enrions instance of the same class of
Aids, m given above, iu relation to sounds, may be
found in the storj of a man employed in the
tn Telegraph Company's office in Wash-
ington * 'itv, who, though he cannot speak or hear,
■! as a first-class operator, dealing with
■ounds. He can send and receive dispatcher intel-
ligently by the sense of feeling. He places fats leg
against thai of an instrument-table, and in other
m!s by the slight jarring, white watching
the operation of the instrument itself ; and lie thus
lands all the machine is talking about.

Hearing with tiik' Tbbtbt. — That faculty

■ call " hearing/' can be as well conveyed

t>» the mind by means of the teeth as the ear.

u this assertion may appear, ir is easy to

Drove it by the following simple experiment. Lay

a watch Upon a table, glass side downwards ; tlien
Stand SO far from it that you cannot in the ordinary
Way hear the ticking. Now place one end of a
•mall stick ( say six feet long) upon the hack of
tin- watch, and grip the teeth upon the other ; with
the fingers closo each ear, to exclude all external
poise : the heat of the watch will then be as audi-
ble as it placed against the ear. All other sounds
can be conveyed in the same manner, no matter
how long the stick is ; for instance, if one end is
: :i pianoforte in a sitting-room facing a
garden, and the stick is thirty or forty feet long, ex-
tending to the further end of the lawn or walk ; if
the instrument is ever so lightly played, "the tune"
will be instantly distinguished by any person apply-
ing the teeth to the Opposite end of the stick.

Napoleon, in his solitude, issaidtohave
used the expression,

'< Able was I, ere I saw Elba :"

which is the same spelled backwards.

Longfellow's poem, " Excelsior,*' was re-
fn-i'd publication, when offered to the New
Bedford Mercury, years ago — the editor think-
ifig it a very foolish production.

'I'm: Methodist Episcopal Church contains
nearly a million members.

Situation Wanted.

A\ EsGTXRKR, who would take charge of a Stationary

ir [no, in the cltj or country, for a reasonable salary j do-

Sires ;i situati >n, Address] " Engine,*' Box 17, San

prnncl i-o Posi OlQco. 6vl2tf

Machinists and Foundries.

UNION IRON WORKS,
Sacramento.

WILLIAMS, HEILBRON & CO.,

HAKDFAOTURBR8 OF

©TEAM EXGINES,BOILERS,
And »)1 kind* of Mining Machinery.

Also, Hay ami Wine Presses made and repaired

wiiii neatness, durability and dispatch.

JDnabar'i Pntent Self- Adjusting Steam Plwton

PACKING, for new and »l>l rvliiuicrs, manufactured

to order.

Front Street, between X and O streets,

Hvll SAcnAMKNTO City

WEFTUNE IRON WORKS,

Corner of Mission and Fremont Streets,
SAN FRANCISCO.

MAKINE,

Locomotive,

And all kinds of
HIGH PRESSURE

Steam Boilers

MADE.
All Boilers guaranteed and
tested by U. S. Boiler In-
spector before sunt, out of
the Shop, al Shop expense.

AH kinds ofShcetlron and

Water Pipe, Coal Oil

Stills, WrouKllt Iron

Worms, etc., etc.

Manufactured to Order.

Old Boiler* Rcualred

». CAS1EROX.

JOHN LOCHHEAD'S

JBTEA3MC EIVGMTJVE WORKS,
lleale Street, near Ml«*ion Street.

SAN FRANCISCO.

Steam Engines of every description built to order— Marin
Stationary, or Locomotive;

Hoisting and Pumping Engines,

Portable Engines of all Sizes: Donkey Pumps, Etc.
25v9q JOHN LOCUHEAD, Practical Engineer,

«*4&d.Ai±i^-i

-hi

PACBFEG JiftON

Wi

THE PACIFIC IEON WOEK8,

First «& Fremont Sts.» between Mission «fc IIoM*arcl, Ban Francisco.

The proprietors of the above Works Invite the attention of all parties Interested to their greatly improved and unO'
o,imleil facilities fur manufacturing Steam Engines and Boilers, both Marine and Stationary, of any required size and
pattern, Quart/ Mills, Amalgamating, Pumping and Hoisting Machinery ofthe most approved construction. Flour, Saw,
ii nd Sugar Mills. Water Wheels, &C., ftc. Our pattern list i.- must complete and extensive, embracing the inte Improve-
ments In nil classes ol machinery adapted t" use on this coast- We would call especial attention to the fact that wc have
secured the exclusive right of manufacture for the Pacific Coast ol' the celebrated Greene Engine, conceded to be tho
moat economical ami perfeol working Engine now in use. Wc are also exclusive manufacturers ol the celebrated

Bryan Battery, Viii'iiey's Amalgamator* and Separator*, Kycrson's Superheated Steam Am;il
gainntor* and Rotary Crusher", Stone Breakers, *fce. Orders renpectfully Solicited.

GODDARD <fc COMJPAISTY.

J±. EOMAN & COMPANY,
BOOKSELLERS, IMPORTERS AND PUBLISHERS,

411 and 410 Montgomery Street, San Francisco,

Oiler for sale a large and well-selected stock oflVorks on the Mechanical Arm,

Mining, Assaying, Metallurgy, Engineering, Architecture and Carpentry,
Chemistry, Drawing, Agriculture, Geology, Mineralogy, etc.

A. EOJIAK <fe CO., PXJBI.IS1H

NEVADA AND CALIFORNIA PROCESSES,

, !$5., the best Book published for Miners, Prospectors
m.

agp- All new works received as soon as published, -©fir

SALE AT THE LOWEST PRICES,

ORDERS BY MAIL PROMPTLY AND CAREFULLY ATTENDED TO.

Vulcan Iron Works Company

[ESTABLISHED 1350.]
First, JYatoma and Fremont Streets.

IRON rOXJIVX>EIiS,

Steam Engine and Locomotive

BUILDERS,

Boiler Makers, and Workers in Sheet Iron, Brass and Copper.

These Works have lately been increased by the addition o
new shops on Fremont Snv.-t, doublim: ihe capacity of the
original establishment Their facilities for turning olii ma-
chinery pnioiptiv and efficiently, are now uncounted in Hit
State. Their Boiler Worka have also been enlarged corres-
pondingly-

The Company arc prepared to execute orders for all
classes of Machinery and Boiler Work, such as
Mlnlug, Steamship, and Steamboat Machinery,
Railroad Mactiinery, Flouring Mills,

Locomotives, Quartz Mills,

Car Trucks, Sugar Mills,

Car Wheels, Saw Mills,

Housings and Irons; and
Mannracturlnff Maehlnery of Every Kind.

Sole Manufacturers of

HEPBURN & PETERSON'S REDUCING PAN AND AMAL-

CAMATOR
P. E A T 1 1 ' S AMALGAM ATO R ;
HESSE & MOORE'S IMPROVED HOWELL QUARTZ

CRUSHER;
BAUX ft GUIOD'S AMALGAMATOR AND SEPAKA.TOR:
FAUCIlIiRY'S QUAKTZ I J It IN Dli It AND WATER WHEEL"
JONVAL'S IMPROVED WATER WHEEL:
LKl'f'KL'S AMERICAN DOUJJLE TURBINE WATER

WHEELS.
STEVEN'S PISTON PACKING- RINGS.

They have also a large assortment of Patterns for Pump-
ing and Hoisting Machinery, Gejiring, l'ulllcss Water Mill
Irons, Hydraulic ami Screw Presses, Retorts, Furnaces,
Grate Bars, House Fronts, Ornamental Fence Posts and
Paling, Stove Ranges, etc., etc.

Quartz Stampcmi, Shoes and 91cm, of the nest
Hard Iron. Quartz Screen* of IEuhnEu

Iron Punched to Order. 27

GEORGE T. X»K^C?Y,

MACHINE WORKS,

Nos. 109 and 111 Fremont street, near corner of Mission,

OProsiTU mechanics' mill,

SAN FRANdSCO.

STEAM EXGIJfE, FLOVR AND SAW MIL^

And Quartz Machinery, Printing Presses,

AND

MACHINERY OF EVERY DESCRIPTION MADE AND
RE PA IKED.
flS-Special attention paid to Repairing. «ffi(r qy-3

GKO. TV. PRMSCOTT.

I M. SCOTT.

UNION IRON WOBKS!

Corner First and Mission streets,

SAN" FRANCISCO.

ESTABLISHED IIST 1849.

HAVING INCREASED OUR FACILITIES IN EVERY
Department, we arc now prepared at the shortest
notice and at the mosi reasonable rates, lo tarnish all kinds
and description of Machinery, ineiuding Steam Engines.
Quartz Mills. Mining Pumps of all kinds. Hoisting Gear, Gas
Work, Liiuiuli'v Machinery, Architectural and Ornamental
Castings. Sugiir Mills, Saw and Fhuir Mills, Water Wheels of
all kind-. Hydraulic, Hay. Rag, Screw and Drop Presses,
Coining Machinery, Pile Drivers, Bark and Malt Mills, and
all kinds of Castings.

Engines.

Marine Engines, Oscillating and Ream ; Stern and Side
Wheel Boats, Locomotives, Stationary Engines, Horizontal,
Upright, Oscillating and Ream, from six t<i fifty inches
diameter. Also, Sentt and Hckart's Adjustable Cut-off Regu-
lator—nest In use; W. R. Eckart's Balance Valve for sta-
tionary Eligines; Woodward's Patent Steam Pump and Fire
Engine.

Boilers.

Locomotive, Flue, Tubular, Upright, Cylinder and Cornish.
and every variety of Boiler Work. All sizes ol" tubes and
pipes for pumps.

Amalgamating Machinery.

Wheeler ft Randall's improved Traclory Curve Pan,

illll

. Reel's'
~et-

i, for
Straight Ratter-
hing Batteries, or
, every variety of

Silver and Gold, Portable Stam
ies, for wood or iron frames, D
machines with the latest Impro^
Slumps, Mortars, Cams, Pajiannd1
BLAKE'S PATENT QUARTZ CRUSHERS, of all sizes.

Oil Boring Tools and Machinery,

Of ihe latest and most approved construction, made from
drawings lately made by Prof. Blake at the oil wells In

We have the facilities for working gold and silver quartz
and other ores, to test their value, by the hundred weight
or ton.

Russia Iron Screens, of all degrees of likeness and of all
qualities of iron.

All work done in the best manner at the lowest cash
prices

21vl0 15. J. BOOTH A CO.

LEWIS COFFICV.

J. 9. RISDON

I/EWIS COFFEY & KISDON,

Steam Boiler & Sheet Iron "Works.

ithie only exclusively Rollc

Oriental Hotel, San Franc

Making establishment on the
mducted l»v Practical Boiler
nidi and the repairing of Old
d warranted as to quality,
and Market streets, opposite

PALMEB, KNOX & CO.,

Golden State Iron Works,

Ko*. ll», St, S» nnd So F[r.t Street,

BAN KHANOISCO.

M4NVFACTURK ALL KINDS OF

MACHINERY,

v'fini >:\<;|\LS AMI QI'ARTZ Mil. 1. 8
DUNBARS IMPROVED

Hcl i-A-clj u sting Piston Tacking,

Requires no sprhe^s.ir screws; Is always steam tight;

Without CXCCJMlvc frfctlOD, and never

gels alack ur leaky.

WHEELER A RANDALL'S

xi-:w GKlM»i:iC AMI AMAL6ASIA.TOAt

HEPBURN A PETERSON'S
AM VIA; A MATOK AX J» SKPASATOB,

Tyler's Improved Water \Vl\cel,

Glvlnu the greatest power, at lower cost, than any

Wheel iii use. There are over 1,600 running;

giving unlvi'i'-al .-at^laetiotl.
KNOX'S AMALGAMATORS,

WITH PALMER'S PATENT STEAM CHEST,

Superior Jor working either Gold or Silver Ores.

Genuine White Iron Stamp Shoes nnd Dies

Having been engaged for the past eight years In quartz
mining, ntul oeinn uoiivomailt With all the improvements,

either In .Mlnlne; or Milling, wc are prepared to iunii-.li. at
the. shorten ilee, the nitist perl'eet machinery for reduc-
ing ores, or saving either gold or silver. 13vl0qy-tf

FULTON

Foundry and Iron Works.

HINCKLEY & CO.,

MANOFACTDRERS OF

©TE-A.M: ETSTGI1VDES,
Quartz, Flour and Saw Mollis,

Mnore'i Grinder nnd Aninlfcamator, Mining

Piiin;»s, AmultramntorN, nnd all kinds of

Mathluti'y.

Noa. 45, 47 a.id 49 First street, between Market and Mis-
sion street, San Francisco. 3-qy

Miners' Foundry

MACHINE WORKS,

First St>^ between Howard and Folsom Streets,

SAN FRANCISCO.

EVERY description of Iron and Brass Machinery, the
BEST and MOST ECONOMICAL, manufactured in the
State of California, will he furnished with dispatch at the
MINERS' FOUNDRY AND MACHINE WORKS, such as

Steam Engines and Boilers, Flour, Saw and Quartz Mills,

Machinery, Mining Pumps, Amalgamators,

Retorts, Etc., Etc.

Particular attention will he given to the manufacture of
Machinery In Sections designed for places of difficult ac-
cess. Various models of Quartz Crushers, Amalgamators
and Water Wheels— some In operation and on exhibition.

%" Parlies desiring to test their ores practically, in small
uantitics, will be afforded ample facilities, free of cost,

All parties desiring accurate and highly linished drawings
and superior .Machinery, at most reasonable rates, are cor-
dially invited to call before contracting elsewhere.

HOWL AND, ANGEL & KING.

JAMES MACKEINT,

No. 336 Fremont «t., bet. Howard «fe FoInoui.

All kinds of COPPER WORK done to order in the heat
manner. Particular attention paid to Steamboat, Sugar
House and Distillery work.

SAN FRANCISCO

Foundry and Machine Works,

X. E. Cor. Fremont nnd Mission streets,

Manufacturers of

Marine and Stationery Engines

Quartz Machinery, Saw, Flour and Sugar Mills, Mining

Pumps, Hoisting Gear, Agricultural Implements, etc.

— ALSO—

Wine, Cider, Cotton and Tobacco presses

of the latest Improved Patterns.
Brodie's Improved Patent WIND BLAST SEPARATOR,
forDrv Crushing; Salmon's Patent Amalgamator and
Separator; Wheeler A Randall's New Grinder and
Separator; Btmx £ Guiod's Amalgamator and
Separator; W. W. Tnoprr's Patent Sectional
Grate Bar; Coal Oil Well Boring Ma-
chinery complete, on hand.

STEAM EMC-INES AMD BOILERS,

Of all sizes, constantly on band; Quartz Mill Shoes and
Dies warranted to be made of the best while iron.
Dunbar's Improved Self-Ad.Jnstlne Plston-
Packinir, requires no springs or screws; is always steam-
tight; without excessive friction, and never gets slack or
leaky.
MACHIXEKT, OP ALL DESCRIPTIONS,

DEVOE, DXA'SMORC <fc CO.

140

Wht pining and Mmtttk $tm.

Experiments for Children.

Place a common iron Japaned tea-tray on a
dry, clean drinking-glass, or on two or more of
them ; then take a sheet of paper and hold it
to the fire until it becomes thoroughly dried
but not scorched. (Recollect that paper is al-
ways more or less moist from contact with the
atmosphere; hence the necessity for dryiDg).
Now lay the paper on the table, and take a
piece ot India rubber and pass it lightly across
the same Irom left to right, as if yon were rub-
biug out pencil marks. Let it. be drawn across
about a dozeu times, beginning at the top of
the sheet and making each stroke a little lower
down, until you have passed the rubber once
or twice over the entire surface.

Sow take up the paper by two corners, and
bring it over the tray, and on dropping it you
will see it fall almost like a sheet ot iron. Sup-
posing you have tone everything right up to
this point; if yon now place the end of one
of yuur fingers near the under surface of the
tray, you will feel a sensible electric shock.

Now place a needle on the tray. ?ith its
point projecting outwards, remove the paper,
aud a star sign of negative elicitricity will be
seen, if the room is dark enough ; return the
paper aud the positive brush sign will appear.
This arrangement will form, in fact, a very good
eUctrophorus — an instrument for exciting elec-
tricity. It is sometimes sufficiently powerful
to give a spark an in^h long, strong enough to
set fire to light combustible bodies, aud may
be made to exhibit, on a small scale, most of
the ordinary electrical phenomena, not requir-
ing coated surfaces.

A very interesting class of experiments may
be made wit^ it in the following manner :
Take four or six tumblers, place them bottom
upwards on the floor, lay a book upon them ;
then let a person staud upon the book, and he
will be iu what is called au insulated position
— that is he will be so conditioned that the
electricity which may be conveyed iuto his
body will ujt readily pass off. When standing
in the position described, if betakes the tray,
charged as we have also described, from its insu-
lated position on the glasses, the paper will still
adhere to it although he may hold it vertically,
or hangiug by his side ; and while so holdiug
it, sparks of electricity may be drawn from any
part of his person by placing the end of your
ringer near him ; or he may draw sparks from
other persons as the case may be. Under pe-
culiarly tavorable circumstances he may light
the gas by holding his finger to the burner as
you would a match ! He may eveu light it by
holding a piece of ice to ill These experi-
ments are easily performed, perfectly safe,
amusing and instructive, especially when the
parents or teachers assist in them and explain
their nature more fully than we have done.

How to Burn Iron. — lake a file and rasp
off half an ounce of iron ; then put out
your gas lights, if you have them, aud light a
solitary candle. Take up a pinch of the filings
and hold them just above the flame of the can-
dle and gradually drop them. Tou will find
that they take fire immediately on coming iu
contact with the blaze, and burn most bril
liantly ; each particle burning like a star, and
the. whole presenting a very pretty example of
miniature fireworks. The principle is just the
same as that upon which the finer you split up
your wood the mure readily it will bum. You
cau burn up the entire poker iu a short liwe.il
you will only reduce it to filings.

Sizn of the West. — The " La Crosse Demo-
crat " says : Illinois would make forty such
States as Rhode Island, and Minnesota sixty.
Missouri is larger than all Xew Engl nd. Ohio
exceeds either Ireland or Scotland, or Portu-
gal, and equals Belgium. Scotland and Switzer-
land. Missouri is more than half as large as
Italy, and larger than Denmark. Holland,
Belgium aud Switzerland. Missouri and Illi-
nois are larger than England, Soctland, Ireland
and Wales.

The First Known Sale of Land, of which
we have any record, is thus recorded iu the
Bible : — "Ephrou, the son of Zuhar, made sure
unto Abraham, for a possession, his field which
was iu Machpelah. which was before Mamie.
the field aud cave which was therein, aud all
the trees rhat were in the field, that wereiu all
the borders round about." Our young readers
may find it a useful exercise to hunt up the
book, chapter aud verse where it occurs.

Ax Italian inventor uamed Casolari has
recently produced a mechanical press, by which,
it is said, a speech may be printed while it is
bciug delivered, and be all ready for publica-
tion at the time the speaker leaves the plat-
form. A public trial of it recently took place
at Modeim.wheu five stanzas of Dante's great
poem, together with a learned commentary on
the same, were read aud printed from the read-
ing in lines containing each thirty letters, in
the space of nine seconds.

It takes but a moment to cloud a lovely
morning, und a slight misdeed may mar the
happiucas of a lifetime.

PROSPECTUS

tfaUfmnia youths' ffomptuott.

PUBLISHED EVEET FEIUAT,

BIT IDEWJEY «fc CO.,

Of the Mjnintr and Scientific Press, Patent Agents,

Book and Job Printing Office, 505 Qlay

Street, corner of Sansome, San

Francisco.

SUBSCRIPTION PKICE :

For One Tear, $2.50; One Quarter (12 weeks),
75 Cents. liberal discounts vrill be made to
Clubs in the Interior, and to Classes in this city.

In the management of the Companion, we shall
endeavor to express ourselves pleasantly, in
simple language, and in a manner perfectly com-
prehensive to children. TVe shall aim to encourage
them to become good, wise, and happy.

"We shall give, from time to time, illustrations,
calculated to attract their attention, and to impress
upon their minds ideas not otherwise easily under-
stood— in short we shall use the engraver's beauti-
ful art to light up the pathway of progress for chil-
dren.

Stories, when published, will be short, calculated
to instruct as well as amuse ; and we shall en-
deavor to make it a point that such contributions
and selections shall always be of a high moral
character.

Humorous sketches and amusing incidents will
occasionaly find an appropriate place to spice our
columns.

We shall have an especial care to exclude all un-
chaste or improper paragraphs and expressions,
admitting nothing into the columns but such as
shall have a tendency to improve and ennoble the
youthful mind.

"We shall endeavor to so blend rational amuse-
ment with instruction, as to render all our efforts
in that direction, pleasing and desirable, rather than
dull and uninteresting,

"We have in course of preparation a set of skele-
ton engravings — some two hundred in number —
'which we propose to make a feature in the paper
or the present year. These engravings are designed
to illustrate a healthful class of exercises.

Friends pleased with our efforts to provide for
the school children of California a first-class youths'
p:iper, are earnestly requested to assist us in the
undertaking, by aiding in its circulation, and calling
the attention of their neighbors to the commend-
able features of our paper. Such favors will be
most fully appreciated by the publishers. Send for
specimen numbers, which will be furnished free.
DEWEY & CO., Publishers.

San Francisco, Feb. 23d, 1S66.

Respect old Age. — Bow low the head, my
young friend. Do reverence to the old man.

He was once young and fair like yon; but
tbe vicissitudes of lite have silvered the hair,
and changed the round, merry face to the
woru visage before you.

Once that heart beat with iucidentsj co-eqaal
to any you have ever felt ; but. his aspirations
have been crushed by disappointment, as yours
may possibly be.

Once that form moved proudly through the
gay scenes of life ; now the hand of Time that
withers the flowers of yesterday has warped
the figure and destroyed the noble carriage.

Once, at your age. he possessed the thoughts
that pass through your brain ; dow wishing to
accomplish deeds worthy of a nook in fame ;
anon imagining life a dream, that the sooner
awoke from the better. The time to awake is
very near at hand, yet his eye kindles at noble
deeds of daring, and the hand makes a firmer
grasp of the staff.

Bow low the head, my young friend, as yon,
in your old age, would be reverenced.

Worth Remembering. — The whole use of a
hat is probably not generally known — it is of
more Hse than covering the head. If, when a
person fell overboard, he had the presence of
mind to instantly take off his hat, and hold the
brim ot it to his chin, so that the hollow would
be upward, it would keep him ahove the water
as long as he could hold it in that position.
This has been tried, and actually found correct.

Anger may glance into the breast of a wise
man. but it rests only iu the bosom of fooU.

City College Laboratories,

Southeast Cor. Stockton and Geary sts.

Practical and Analytical Chemistry
and Metallurgy.

THOMAS PRICE,

J? v ofessor of Chemistry,
(Formerly of the Xormnl College, Swansea.)

TTTTLL dVE PRACTICAL INSTRUCTIONS IS QUALI-
»i tdtivc and Quantitative Analysis and Assaying The
aourse qualities student* for the application of ChemiMrv
to METALLURGY, MANUFACTURING ARTS, and MINING
PURPOSES

PHARMACEUTICAL and TECHNICAL CHEMISTRY,
such as is required by Medical aud Pharmaceutic^ Stu-
dents, win be taught to such students as may require it.

Course of General Chemistry.

Fventng Lectures will he delivered every Tuesday, at
half-past seven o'clock. P. M-. in the Philosophical Hall of
the College, without extra charge to the siudents in the In-
stitution.

Ou and after the 14th of February, the laboratories will
be open every day. except Sundays, from S A. M. to 5 P. M.
For further particulars, address

BEY. P. V. TEEDEB,

Principal of the City CoUege.
6vl?tf Or at 406 California Street.

SANTA CLARA COLLEGE, S. J.,

SAXTA CLAKA, CAX.

Conducted by the Futhers or the Society ot

•Jesus.

The FIFTEENTH ANNUAL SESSION of this College will
commence on

Monday, August 2Stli» 1805.

TERMS— Tuition rn the Clascal and Scientific Depart-
ment; Boarding and Lodging; Washing and Mend-
ing of articles washed; School Stationery; Medical
Attendance and Medicine; fuel, light, baths, etc.,
per session of ten mouths $350

For further information and catalogues, apply to the
President of the College, or to Kev. a Maraschi, St. Igna*
tius College, Market street, San Francisco.

3vll REV. a. .MASNATA. S. J., President.

SACRAMENTO SEMINARY.

BOIBDI.VC SCHOOL

FOtl YOUNG I^r>IE!«,

Tenth Street, between F and G.

Session commenced January 8. 1S66.
MK, A,\ i) MBS. IIIIKMOrV PEKRT,
7vl2tf Principals.

XSenicia CoUege.

THE TWENTY-SECOND SESSION HAS JUST OPENED.
Pupils received at any time.

The Instruction is divided into three parts— The Elemen-
tary coarse: the English, or Scientific Course; ana the or-
dinary College Course.

Pupils crenenilly, and especially those in the Preparatory
Department, board at the Institution, under the direct
charge of the Teachers.

For filrt her lUUiroKition. send tor Circular.

3vli'-3m C. J. FjLJlTT, Principal.

Run not after blessings; only walk in the
commandments of God, aud blessings shall run
after you, pursue and overtake you.

AJSTISTUAL REPORT

—OF THE—

Pacific Insurance Company.

IN COMPLIANCE WITH TbE ACT OF THE LEGISLA-
fure of the State of Caliiornia. entitled "An Act con-
cerning Corporations," passed April 2-. 1S5l>, the Pactric In
surance Cum;ia»v of San Francbeo mates the following
Auunal Kepurt:

I —The amount of the Capital Stock of this Company is
SEVEN HC-NDKED AND i-IFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS,
and paid in GO LD 37 ju.uw

IL— The amount of the Assets is ONE MILLIuN AND
FIHT-U.NE TUuCSAND. KuCK H CNDKED AND TWEN-
TY DOLLARS AND TUIRTY-SE-VfclX CENTS. .$1,051,420.37

irL— Tiie Company has NO DEBTS

IV.— The amount of insurance effected during the year,
and which remained in force December 31, ltto:

Fire 512,973,9J9

Marine -tSi.-iui

This Company commenced underwriting Marine .Risks,
An+rast k 1So5:

Y. — This Company Insures against the following risks,
, viz.: BUILDINGS. HOUSEHOLD FrRNITCRE. MEP.-
■ CHANDISE. RENTS. LEASEHOLDS, VESSELS IN PORT
AND TtlElR t\AR0.OES, and oine: PERSONAL PROP-
ER tY, AGAINST LOSS OR DAMAGE 3Y FIRE.

Also, on CARGOES, TREASURE. COMMISSIONS, PROF-
ITS, and "WAR P.ISKS, and ON ALL MARINE AND IN-
LAND NAVIGATION RISRS, TO AND FRuM ALL PORTS
IN THE WORLD.

VL— This Company will take on any FIRST-CLASS RISK
not to exceed $7o.tf\> fihe limit fixed by law), and on all
lafcrc ri^ks will reinsure to an extent consistent with PRU-
DENCE in other KEM'UNMliI.t; COMPANIES.
J. HUNT. President
A. J. RALbfo.N. Secretary.

San Francisco, Januarvlfi li<65.
William Alvord, S. M.'Wilsou, G W. Bell,

Alex. Weill, 31. Ohee.'eiuan, Ch-ts. .Mayne.

Abrn. Seligniao, Wm Hooner, Llovd Tevis,

Anson G. Sules, John B. Newton, T. L. Barker,
John G. Brav, Edward Martin, Jas. De Fremery,

A. Havward, D. 0. Mills, Wm. Sherman,

D W. O. Rice, H. UanssTii;mn, John O. Earl.

C. Mever- L. B. Benehlev, Alired Buret,

\ D.J. "Oliver, Moses Hc-Ult," G T. Lawion,

I ALpbeus Bull, William Seholle, E. L. Goldstein,

W- C. Ralston, Louis McLuue. Moses Ellis.

! John Wightman, Oliver Eldridse, P L. Weaver,
L. Sachs, A. B. '■"orbes. David Srern.

Frederick Billings, J. G. Kellogg,

State of California. C:ty and County of San Francisco, ss.
I On this nineteenth dav of January, A. D. one thousand
I eight hundred and sixty-six, personally appeared before
ml-, U- S. iiomaus. a Notary Public, in and fur the said
City and Oountv, and therein residing, duly commissioned
an i swum. A J. Ralston, who, being duly sworn, did depose
and say that he is the Secretary of the Pacific Insurance
Comoauv, and that the statements contained in the fore-
zouK' Report of the Pacific insurance Companv are true,
tall aud correcL a. J. RALSTON.

Sworn and subscribed to before me. this 19th day of Jan-
I uarv, A. D. lSoo. H. S. HO-diNS. Notary Public.

iviisjm

1852. 1866

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Oantinwl Mining AdttftUaumU u ill t* found under amtdftrr Kfld

i ..r.i. i I-. ir.,i i |...ti\ , Muttule UUtrlct,

Bumboldi Conniy, Cal I

Kotleo I* berebj given .nut <•! a meeting of the Board of
Company, bold on HmSU&u ol January,
XM6, an usenmen. [No 21] ..r thirty 0Q otnti por »huru
. iiujiihi tlio capital «tock of iiaiil I'liinituiiy, pay-
able on the ai day of January. 1966. In Bold coin of the
Unhid States <.i America, to tlio secretary, «t the office
in too Company, b*0. M Bxobjfoge Building, Montgomery
a|rwt« In iin: city ol Ban Pranofeco.

k uponwbleb »t»iii aawannonl shall remain an-
rJaturday, ibe Slat day of March, 1866, will bo ad-

vcrllwd uu ilia! day as delinquent, nnd unless payment

■lutii bo made baton, will bo sold on Saturday, the Uth
day of April, iHf36. !•> pay the delinquent assessment, to-
iri-ihir ■ ii!i Boata of advertising und expensea of sale. By
order of tbO Hnurd of Trustee*.

L. CROSBY, Secretary.
Office, 86 Exchuitgo Building, Montgomery street, San
PrancUtco, California. mar3

F.vt'nliiic SterGold un«l Silver Mining Company,

Bumboldi County, Nevada.

Notice 1 4 hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Tru-N •- mi laid Company, held on the 2ith day of Cobra-
an assessment of fifty (SO) centa per share was
levied ii|inn the eupltul stock of mild Company, payable lm-
madtatcly, In United State* cold and silver coin, to the
Baeretary.

Any itock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
\,m<\ on Saturday, the 31st day of March, 1866, wilt be
advertised ,.ii ttuit Jay as delinquent, and unless payment
■hall he made before, will be wold on Saturday, the I nti day
of April, 1800, to pay the delinquent assessment, together

ltd coatBOf advertising mid expenses of sulc. By order
of the Board of Trustees.

N. DUPEBU, Secretary.

Offtee. I'ler^Sfpwnrt street. Ran Francisco, Cal. mnr3

fivocn i'«iiMiln!iiii'(| Copper Mining Com-
pany.— I. ocutlon of Works : Court Mill District, near
Black'- Ferry, Del Norte County, California.
Nottck.— There are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on the
Hat day of January, 1866, the several amounts set op.
poelte the names of the respective shareholders, us fol-
low*:
Ntamna Number of Numher of .„„„„*

Nnmt)9- Certlllonte. Shares. Amount

I Hanson 71 20 $ 5 00

I Mimeou 70 12 $ 3 00

Im Mgnson 74 20 $ 5 10

fr,C Build 101 50 812 50

W H B-ll 32 5 S 1 25

W H B-ll S3 5 $ 1 2!S

W H B-ll 34 5 $ 1 25

W H Bell 35 5 S 1 25

W 11 Bell 36 5 S 1 25

W II Bell 37 5 i 1 25

W H Boll 38 5 £ 1 25

W H Bell 30 5 S 1 25

W H Bell fiO 5 SI 25

W H BhII M 5 S 1 25

W II BeU 62 12 S 3 00

C A Crnuo 64 12 $ 3 00

PC Dan . 121 12 $ 3 00

Charles I> Carter 138 10 $ 2 50

Guarles D Carter 140 10 $ 2 £0

Charles D Carter 141 10 $2 50

WF Williamson 14 112 $28 00

V F Williamson 15 112 $23 00

<;■" I" Parker 1(14 112 $28 00

Charles E Abbot 216 207 $51 "5

Charles K Abbot 2(7 12 $3 00

G - Ashnvad 173 50 $12 50

G s 48hmend 238 50 $12 50

Wm H.mill 177 51 SI2 50

Georce Treat 190 50 $12 50

.1 J Rohblos 209 152 $38 00

J H -i"wart not Issued 40 $10 00

F Colli r 21 112 $28 00

And In accordance with law, and an order of the
Board of Trustees, made on the 31st day of January,
1866, so many shares of each parcel of said slock as may
be necessary, will be sold at public auction, by Messrs.
Olney ,v. Co., at No. 620 Montgomery street, San Francisco,
Cal., on Monday, the 19th day ol March, 1866, at the
hour of 2 o'clock P. M. of said day, to pay said delinquent

assess ut thereon, together with costs of advertising aud

expenses of sale.

CHARLES E. ABBOT, Secretary.

Office, 537 Washington street, Room 3, San Francisco,
California. raar3

Julln «...iii und ftllvcr Mining Company, Vir-
ginia. Btorey County, Nevada.
Notice Uberab] wiv.-n, that at a meeting of the Board of

Trustees of nld company, hold on the i»t day .

tries, an »- dollar per share was levied upon

the capital stock of aaJd< Bipndlately,

It) L'cilli d I sllvt'i i "in, lo '

aiis t ,, k, upon which »aid asaetMiucut stmii remain un

paid on Satnxdajr, the 31 *t day of March. 1866, will be

I on that day aa delinquent, and nnlaaa payment

thai] Ik- nude b>

day .<r April, 1S65. io paj ' uehl i

i DM* of the sale.
By ..filer of the Board of Tl I

A, NOKL, Secretary.
■.•ion street, San i'imim-Iwo, Cal mar3

J. \» . it Gftfd und Slhrr MlnlngCompany,
m of Works; Gold lliil District, Storey County,

Noncx. — Thero are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed mock, on accouut of assessment levied on the
gBlh day of January, Ib66, the Boveral amounlii set op-

; ■ !'.■ id ■. un. , ..I thi- ren|i.Tiiv'*s|jureholili*i ■ , a-- follows:
Kami ■■ No. Certificate. No. Shares. Amount.

Oeorfifl B wniott 3 ';o $ 20 oo

a U Com ' 10 80 80 oo

George F. Wllletl 31 20 20 oo

Joseph Naplhaly 74 26 25 00

J pb NaplhaJy 76 36 29 Oo

i epb N ipthaly 76 50 60 0o

Jo i .i NaplhaJy 77 100 100 00

James G * iooper 84 5 5 oo

i)RHari 68 f0 20 00

5 R Harris 80 20 20 00
n;u id Spenoe 94 2 2 oo
Planoj Bortlott 112 12 12 00
Thomas Tbwaltea 117 8 8 oo
s h Harmon 118 2d 20 oo
K M Van Reed 127 'JO 20 00
Gerard Debnej 129 18 18 oo
Jacob Hardy , ISO 20 20 oc
James G Cooper 143 10 19 00
t; M Burnham 14S lo 10 oo
Jnmes Wright 162 40 40 oo

James Wright 153 40 40 00

Jamca Wright 154 20 20 oo

George S Cowoll 187 100 ltiu oo

George E Cowoll 168 100 100 00

George E Co well 169 10U 100 00

And la accordance with law, and an order of the Board
of Trustees, made on the 29th day of January, 1866, so
many nharos of each parcel of said stock as may be nec-
essary, will bo sold at public auction, by Messrs. Olney

6 Co., at No. 626 Montgomery street, on the 20th day of
March, 1S66, at tho hour or 12 o'clock M. of said day,
to pay aaid delinquent assessment thereon, together with
costs of advertising aud expenses of sale.

G, M. BURNHAM, Secretary pro tem.
Office, 436 Jackson street, San Franci-co. mar3

Hnnfleom Copper Mining Company, Low Divide

District, Del Norte county, California.

Notice la hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 1st day of March,
18G6, an assessment of fifteen cents per share was levied
upon tho capital stock of said Company, payable imme-
diately, in United States gold and sliver coin, to the Secre-
tary.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 31st day of March, 1866, will be ad-
vertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold on Saturday, the UtU
day of April, 1866, to pay the delinquent assessment,
together with costs of advertising and expensea of sale.
By order of tho Board ot Trustees.

W. L. GETCHELL, Secretary.

Office, No. 19 First street, San Francisco, Cal. mo3

Mining Notices— Continued.

A>ie Minn.g AdtrrtitrmnxU to fc" /"Uful umirr un.WArr A-i.iii.7.

Lady of the Lake Gold and Silver Mining

Company, San Francisco District, Mohave County, Ari-
zona Territory.

Notice. — There are delinquent upon tho following de-
scribed slock, on account of assessment levied on tho 1st
duy ol February, 1866, the several amounts set opposite
the uames ol the respective shareholders as follows :

Names. No. Certificate. No. Shares. Amount.

A E W Thompson 119 20 $10 00

W .1 Lelund 56 25 12 50

And in accordance with law and an order of the Board
of Trustees, made ou the let day of February, 1866, so
many shares of each parcel of said stock as may be neces-
sity, will bo sold at public auction, at the Office of tho
Company, on the 19lh day of March, 1866, at the hour of
12 o'clock M. of said day, to pay said delinquent, assess-
ment thereon, together with costs of advertising and ex.
pcuses of sale.

WM, HOLLIS.Seorotary.
Office, 302 Montgomery street, Sao Francisco, Cal.

mar3

Lelund Gold and Silver Alining Company,
San Francisco District, Mohave County, Arizoua Terri-
tory,

Notice. — There are delinquent upon tho following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on the
1st day of February, 1866, the several amounts set oppo-
site tho names of the respective shareholders, as follows:
Names. No. Certificate. No. Shares. Amount.

Isaac Itrunn 71 15 S 7 50

AEW Thompson 120 20 10 00

W J Le'and 63 25 12 50

Emma Kinman 1H 10 6 00

And in accordance with law and an order of the Board
of Trustees, made on the 1st day of February, 1866, so
many shares of each parcel of said stock as may be
necessary, will be sold at public auction, at tho office
of the Company, on tho 19th day of March, 1860, at the
hour of 12 o'clock M. of said day, to pay said delinquent
assessment thereon, together with costs of advertising and
expenses of sale.

"WM. HOLLIS, Secretary.
Office, 302 Montgomery street, Sun Francisco, Cal.

mar3

Tuba Gold and Silver Mining Company,

Brown's Valley, Yuba County, State ot California.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Coinpauy.held on the 24th day of Fehrunryt
1860, an assessment of two dollars (S2) per shore was
levied upon the capital stock of said Company, payable
immediately, in United States gold and silver coin, to the
Secretary, at the ofllcc of the Company, No. 210 Fine street,
San Francisco, Cal.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
pnld on Saturday, the 3lBt day of March, 18C6, will be
advertincd on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold on Saturday, the 14th
day or" April, 1S60, to pay the delinquent assessment, to-
frcther with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By
order of the Board of Trustees.

P. R. RINGSTROM, Secretary.

Office, 210 Pine street, up stairs, San Francisco. mar 3

MINING LAWS AND FOBMS.

Third Edition revised and enlarged.
Compiled by BC. B. COXGDON.

THIS Edition contains all tho laws of the STATE OF CAL-
IFORNIA and NEVADA TERRITORY, relative to Mining
Corporations together with the Mining Ordinances of Mex-
co, complete; Digest of Decisions of the Supreme Court;
Forms etc. 16 mo. flexible cloth, 192 pp. S2.50.

Published by 11 U. BAJf CROFT <fe CO.

Kedington, JH

S13

5

R'-'dinglon, J li

314

5

Rosenfeld, J

hal 823

5

R'jicheubacli , J

934

10

Robbing. J J

102S

9

Rubbins, J J

1026

10

Robbins, J J

1027

10

Robbius, J J

1(123

10

Robbtns, J J

10 9

10

Rabbins, 33

1030

10

Robbius, J J

1031

10

Robbius, J J

10S2

5

Robbius, J J

1033

4

R,,bblns, J J

1034

1

RoubioB, J J

1035

15

Shotwell. J M

903

10

Sbirlcv,P

335

2

Schmieden, H

935

20

Schmieden, H

bal S43

5

Spnrlts, Z \V

1045

10

Speiiso, W A

807

10

fineDse, W A

904

5

Slovens, Th

972

20

Sicvens, Th

981

10

Stevens, Th

9"0

5

Stevens, Th

977

16

Toomy.D

bal 104

5

Trnev.Theo P

320

5

Tracy, Theo V

327

5

Tulbot.T A

574

5

Tarns, S

bal 744

3

Tooney & Fncnn

799

10

Turnev, John H

871

10

Lovy.H

752

10

Lew, H

753

10

Levy.H

931

20

SUb'ev.SL

1043

15

Van BeiReu, N

558

10

Vanderslue & Co

874

6

Wntson.N A

911

10

Wadh»m,"W

8S0

5

Ponton, L do Arce

980

7

Con.olt.lutrd Sllvrrlllll .Hlni ny ( ,,;tuy .

! -mrralda lli„lncl, Kevajta,
in ■Mini in, ni upon tho following de-
nt of assessment levied on tho
Dl January, 18WJ, lha tavaral amounts set op-
poBlM It"* DUHI ol lli.' r, -f i livo shareholders, as fol-
lows:

Munfia, No. Oertlflcali'S. Ho. Shares. Am 1.

'li, J C 337 1J $24 00

Br.ily.FC 1J9 10 20 00

ll.n kiiiau.J A SM 30 tlO 00

BuokBUD, J A I'll 10 2(1 ou

John 700 5 10 oo

■John 973 10 20 00

BOyd, .1 1 (-72 10 20 00

Bonnet, th 704 10 20 oo

Bradford, C H 021 lo 20 oo

Holm, s II 932 25 60 00

Bolder., II 059 3 6 oo

Bi'ldou, H lioo 2 4 00

Barker, J 895 6 10 00

Calh-li, J W 191 8 10 00

I iiler. M 191 6 10 10

Colo a, S 692 2 4 0O

Carlylo, Mary E 007 14 28 00

Ohomberlln, A L 993 lo 20 oo

Clou rim. A L DM 10 20 00

i> ihuo.WM 328 6 10 00

Dunn. E T 380 10 20 in

Dal) ..luhiiT 411 10 20 00

llalv.Ji.hu T 412 10 20 Ou

Eckel, J N 321 10 20 00

roast, W 727 5 10 00

Feast, w 728 6 10 oo

Feast, w .21) 5 lo oo

Feast, w 730 6 lo oo

Feast, W 731 6 lu oo

I .i-l, W 732 5 10 00

FoaSt, W 733 6 10 1 0

Feast, W 734 5 111 00

Feast, W 735 5 10 00

I-V.isl, W 730 5 10 00

Fi.lkeuuD, J 006 5 10 00

Freooh.J M 716 6 10 00

French, J M 737 lo 20 oo

French, J JI 788 6 10 00

Foy . J II 773 16 30 00

Foley,!' 1(141 20 40 00

(illllu,OF 838 3 0 00

Glllln, O F 794 10 20 00

Uillln.OP 7'J7 15 30 00

Gifnn,0 F 939 10 20 00

Gilhu.OF 940 10 20 00

I'riiibauni, MS 772 10 20 00

Grinbaum, MS 854 6 10 00

Gallon. B 1048 10 20 00

Hewstoo,.Iobn,Jr 280 26 52 00

fliidoler, H 652 10 20 00

Harper. W M 875 2 4 00

Hainden.W H 901 5 10 00

Hi.orchncr.CJ 961 6 10 00

Hawkins, Julia 984 3 6 00

Kellogg, SW 336 2 4 00

Kohler.A 562 10 20 00

Keesing.B 1030 8 16 00

I.elauil.Ch 413 5 10 00

Levitzky. H 869 12 24 01)

Leppien.J 978 3 COO

Levy, A 1024 4 8 00

Murphy, J L 33 42 84 00

Murray, J 631 26 52 00

Murray, J 861 10 20 00

Mitchell, O 0 906 10 20 00

Marcus. A 1049 10 20 HO

Mandlcbaum,F 853 20 40 00

McLea, Donald 905 12 21 00

Newmnrk, J P bal 787 2 4 00

Oseood, John K 361 2 4 00

Osgood, John K 898 30 «0 00

Parker, B G 170 25 50 00

Pllster, C 826 5 10 00

Polhemus, 0 B 870 10 20 00

Phclan, Jas 883 13 26 00

Phelnn.Jns 884 12 24 00

Phelan.Jas 886 30 60 00

Pbelan. Jas 887 20 dO 00

Perrv, John. Jr. 8e9 6 12 00

Perry, ,IOhn,Jr 817 2 4 00

Perrv, Johu,Jr 890 16 30 0')

Perry, John, Jr 891 25 50 00

Perry, John, Jr 1039 20

Redingtoo,.! H 374 15

Itedinglon, JH 311 10

Rodiiigton,JH 312 5

Keokuk Gold, Silver und Copper Mining- Com.

[..uiv. ciiiytoo 1,1-uo i, r,.iitr.i ■ allfornla,

notice Is hereby -riven, that at a meeting of the Board of
TruMeeiofpald Company, held oo the 11th day of Febroa v,
I860, an aweiMineut ol ten (MD eenfa per share was levied
»l Hie i.iioi.ti >toek of mild Company, payable imme-
diately, In L'nited States gold anil silver coin, to tho Secre-
tary.

!. upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, inc i;ui day or .March, isss, will be
on tiuu day a. iioiiiopieiii. and unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold oo Saturday, the 3l»t
Uareo, L686, to pay the dellnqnenl aaaeaament,

together will, costs of advertising and expenses of tho
sale. By order of tho Board of Trustees.

A B. WINEOAR, Secretary.
Otnce. 308 and 310 Front street. San Francisco. feb!7

40 00

30 0C

20 0C

10 OC

10 0C

10 OC

io oc

20 01)

18 01

20 OO

20 UC

20 00

20 no

20 00

20 00

10 00

s oo

2 00

311 00

20 00

4 00

40 CO

10 OC

20 (10

20 00

10 0(1

40 on

20 00

10 00

30 00

10 00

10 00

io oo

10 00

6 (10

2C 00

20 00

20 00

20 00

40 00

30 00

20 00

10 00

20 00

10 00

14 00

And in accordance with law, and an order of the Board of
Trustees, made on the 5th day of January, 1866, so many
shares ol each parcel of said stock as may he necessa-
ry, will bo sold at public auction, by Olney & Co , at tho
office of tho Company, Eoom No. 15, Government House,
San Francisco, Cal., on the 3d day of March, 1866, at
the hour of 12 o'olock M". of said day, to pay said delin-
quent assessment thorcon, together with costs of advertis-
ing and exponscs of sale.

febl7 JOHN S. MACKENZIE, Secretary.

George 'Wu-hlnaton Gold und Stiver Mining

Company, Bllvoi Mountain District, Alpluu County, Cul.

As-i'.v,n.L'i.T. Nn, 10.

Notice Ik hereby given, that ut a meeting of the Board of
Trusteesof said company. JioM on Hi.- '.Mil. day <ii February,
1860. nn aascsnmcnt of ono dollar and ttfty cents ($!.«)) per
■hare was levied upon tho capital ntock ofHaldcompmiv,
payable Immediately, In United Estates gold and silver coin,
to the Secretary, at tho ofllcc of the Company, only.

Anyetock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 24th day of March, 1806, will he ad-
vertised on that day asdellnquent, and unless payment shall
be made before, will be sold on Tuesday, tho 10th day of

April, 1806, to pay tho dellnqnent assessment, together

with costs of advertising and expensea of sale. By order
of the Board Of Trustees.

W. D. ROOT, Secretary.
Ofllcc, 338 Montgomery street, Ban Frauclsco,

Notick.— By an order of the Board of Trustees, made In
the above Company, all the Certificates of Shares outstand-
ing of the old stock arc annulled, and have been rcplnced
by Issues of Certificates of the new Btock, and parlies aro
cautioned against purchasing any of the old Certificates,
as they are all cancelled un the books of the Company, and
all transfer of the same stopped.

feb24 W. D. ROOT,

Tue Press is a large, sixteen-page paper, and is truly a
valuable assistant to tlm mining interests of the Pacific
Coast — [^ye County News.

Providence Gold and Silver Mining* Company,

Nevada District, Nevada County, California,

Notice Is herebv given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 0th day of Febru-
ary, 1866, an assensment of one ($1) dollar per share was
levied upon the capital stock of said Company, payable
immediately. In United States gold coin, to the Secretary.

Any stock upon which snld assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 17th day of March, 1606, will be
advertised on that day ns deliiiQuent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold on Saturday, the 3i;-t day
of March, 1866, to pay the delinquent assessment, to-
gether with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By
order of the Board of Trustees.

J. M. BUFFrNCTON, Secretary.

Ofllcc, No. 10 Government House, corner of Sansomc und
Washington streets. Sun Francisco. feblO

Southern H.iulit Gold and Sliver Mining Com-
pany, Reese River Mining District, Lander County, Ne-
vada.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 6th day of Feb-
ruary, 1866, an assessment (No. 8) of twelve dollars and fifty
cents ($12.50) per share was levied upon the capital slock
of said Company, payable immediately, in United States
gold or silver coin, to the Secretary, at his office. No. 228
Front street, San Francisco, Cal.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain unpaid
on Saturday, the 10th day of March, 1866, will be adver-
tised on that day as delinquent, und unless payment shall
be made before, will bo sold on Monday, the 20lh day of
March, 1865, at 3 o'clock, P. M., to pay the delinquent as-
sessment, together with costs of advertising and expenses
of the sale By order of the Board of Trustees.

E. J. DKINKHOUSE. Secretary.
Ofllee, No. 228 Front street, San Francisco. Cal. feblo-4w

TTiillcd Slide* Mining: Company.— Location t

Virginia District, Storey County, Nevada.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 7th day of Febru-
ary, 1866, an assessment of fifty (50) cents per share was
levied on each und every share of the capital stock of said
company, payable Immediately, in gold or silver coin of
the United States, to the Secretary, at his office, or to F.
A. Mahston, Virginia, Nevada.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 17th day of March, 186C, will bo
advertised as delinquent, and unless paid, will be sold on
Saturday, the 31st day of March, 1866, to pay said delin-
quent assessment, together with costs of advertising and
expenses of sale. By order of the Board of Trustees.

J. M. BUFFINGTON, Secretary.

Office, No. 10 Government House, corner Sansome and
Washington streets. San Francisco. feblO

Walipt Gold, au,d Silver Mining Company,

Moss Lode, San Francisco Mining District, Arizona Ter-
ritory.

Notice is hereby given, that the Annual Meeting of the
stockholders of the Walipi Gold and Silver Mining Com-
pany, will be held at the office of the Company, No. 620
Washington Street, Sm Francisco, ON WEDNESDAY,
March 21, 1866, at 12 o'clock M. Trustees will be elected,
and other important business transacted.
feb2i-4w H. B. CONGDON, Secretary.

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guarautee good work and reasonable prices.

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which they may desire made in their advertisements at
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Kind Heartedness to Children. — Blessed
be the hand that prepares a pleasure for a child,
for there is no saying when and where it may
again bloom forth. Does nut almost everybody
remember some kind-hearted man who showed
him a kindness in the happy days of his child-
hood? The writer of this recollects, when a
bare-footed lad, he stood at the wooden fence
of a little garden, in his native village, while
with longing eyes he gazed on the flowers
which were blooming there in the brightness of
a Sunday morning. Their owner came forth
from his little cottage. He was a wood-cutter,
and spent the whole week at work in the woods.
He had come into the garden to gather flowers
to place in the button-hole of his coat when he
went to church. He saw the boy, and, break-
ing off the most beautiful of his carnations, he
gave it to him. Neither the giver nor the re-
ceiver spoke a word, and with bounding steps
the boy ran home. And now here, at a vast
distance from that home, after so many years,
the feeling of gratitude which agitated the
breast of that boy expresses itself on paper.
The carnation has long since withered, but it
now blooms afresh.

The Rising Generation. — In the United
States there are about 60,000 common schools,
which are supported in part by the State Treas-
nary, and partly by school funds aDd school
taxes. In England and Wales there are 46,-
042 public and private schools, attended by
2,144,378 scholars. In addition, there are 1,545
evening schools, which provide for 30,783 chil-
dren. The number of Sunday Schools is 23,514,
with 2,407,642 scholars. It is estimated that
in England there is a scholar for every 835
persons ; in Scotland about one-seventh of the
people are at school; while in the United
States there is one scholar for every five per-
sons. In Russia only one child for about 200
persons receives instruction in school, so that
while at 9 o'clock on every Monday morning
there are 4,000,000 American boys and girls at
school, there are in Russia only 100,000 enjoy-
ing the benefit ot instruction.

A Clergyman in Chicago, last Christmas
morning, missed his stockings, and after a long-
search found one on each horn of a new milch
cow, which had been presented to him by his
parishoners, and ornamented in this way to in-
dicate that it was a Christmas gift.

J.B. Cone, Business Agency. — Makes private salps of
Property aud Business Places of every description, iu the
city and throughout the State ; procures partners with
largo and small amounts of money; negotiates sales o
mining property, and does a General Agency Business.
Patronage solicited hy mail, express, or by personal ap-
plication^ the office, 402 Montgomery Street, San Fran-
cisco, California. 23vlltf

3FOI1 SALE.

Owing to the great distance from our point Qf manu-
ufacture. we offer for sale the State Right of California
for our

Patent Boring Tools for Artesian Wells,

Illustrated upon the first page of this paper February 17th.

These Tools are now in use in the various Oil Regions of

Pennsylvania, Ohio and Virvinia ; and although but just

introduced, are universally approved and admired, and

bid fair to become eventually the most popular tools in

use. We shall close without reserve to the party sending

us the highest bid, to whom we will mail a complete set

of Drawings, copy of Circulars, etc.

Address, fully,

A. A. "WILSON,

Morgan Iron Works,

7vl2tf Foot 9th street, East River, New York City.

GEORGE E. BROWN,

(Late Assistant Examiner in the V. S. Patent Office.)

H

AVING RESIGNED THAT POSITION AFTER A TE-
ii ure of office of eighteen mouths, offers his services to

IXVEXTOKS AND THEIK ASSIGNEES,

Patent Solicitor,

He ■will make Preliminary Examinations in the Patent
Office, with a view to ascertain the Patentability of any
Invention thatmay he submitted. to aim for that purpose;
will prepare the necessary papers for those who wish to
make Applications for

Patents for tlieir Inventions,

EXTENSIONS OK REISSUES OP PATENTS

Already granted; will act as an Attorney in presenting Ap-
plications at the Patent Office, and in managing tlicm to a
final issue; will draw up Assignments; will examine into
the condition of Rejected Applications when desired to do
so, and undertake the prosecution of such as may be consid-
ered patentable, aud do whatever else is usually done by
Patent Solicitors.
Address, P. O. Box SSf, Washington, D, C. 7vl2-3m

Monet by Mail, — Subscribers aud advertisers remitting
us money' in less sums than S50, can do so by mail at our
risk, if they will register their letters; we will take no
risk on unregistered letters, or letters by express. Ke-
mittauces by express must be prepaid.

THE EXCELSIOR

In the engraving herewith presented, A represents the Rim of the J
Pan ; B, Muller; C, Legs; D, Cross-Frame; E, Gearing: F, Screw ;1
G, Lever; H, DaBh-Boarda ; I, Key; a, Dies; c, Shoes, undo,
Opening's,

y. ; ■ ■ ------ ,v . - ' ' •'■ i

The relative grinding capacities of "The Excelsior" Grinder j
and Amalgamator, of the Flat Bottomed Pan, and of the Conical
Pan when properly constructed, are respectively 177, 98 and 110.

That is, the respective mullers being of the same diameter,
same weight, same hardness, and running at the same velocity
"The Excelsior Grinder and Amalgamator" will reduce one hun-
dred and seventy-seven tons of ore, the Flat Bottomed Pan ninety-
eight tons, and the Conical Pan one hundred and ten tons to the
same degree of fineness in the same time.

The wear to the Shoes and Dies at their grinding surfaces in tba j
Excelsior Grinder and Amalgamator, is perfectly uniform, thus 1
securing evenness of reduction to the pulp, as well as steadiness
of motion to the muller. Uniform wear of the grinding plates
has been attained in no other than that of the Tractory form — nor
can it bo.

Another property of excellence in this machine is that the metal
or substance to be amalgamated passes direct from the grinding
surfaces into the quicksilver; thus excluding the possibility of its
becoming coated with any foreign substances, after having been ;
burnished. It is truthfully said "that the Tractory-formcd Pan -
as a Grinder has no equal, and as an Amalgamator no superior."

As a whole, it is far superior to any other pan in use.

MANUFACTURED AT THE

Union Iron Works and Golden State Iron Works,

WHEELER & RANDALL, Inventors.

The undersigned having had several years of experience in practical
quartz mining operations, will ever take great pleasure in furnishing
parties interested in mining and machinery any desired information
which they may possess.

WIIEELEB & RA,\DALI» 1

SAN Francisco, June 13, 18G5.

LICK HOUSE,

Corner of Montgomery and Sutter streets, '
SAX FKA\CISCO.

S. ALSTROM AND G. S. JOHNSON, Prop'rs.

This elegant and commodious Hotel is situated on the
principal promenade street of San Francisco. The Lick
House is finished and furnished with a degree of beauty
and excellence unsurpassed, combining nil the modern an
plications and arrangements of a FIRST CLASS HOTEL,
thus offering superior inducements to Die traveling public.
The proprietors assure their patrons that the Lick House
shall not he excelled in any of its appointments, or in polite
attendance or attention to all the comforts of its guests.

16vll

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K Street, Between Thirdand Fourth,

SACRAMENTO,
TS NOW ONE OF THE LARGEST AND MOST ELEGANT
I Houses in Sacramento. It has- seventy-live Rooms,
which can he had in suites for families, or singly to suit in-
dUidunls— all new-furnished, large and finely ventiHated.
No expense has been saved to make it comfortable and
pleasant for guests.

Price of Rooms very low. Meals, SG cents.

8vl2-6m B. ELSENMENGER.

BRANNAN HOUSE,

(Formerly Vernon.)

J street, between Front and Second streets,

SACRAMENTO.

FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS CAN BE HAD.

8vl2-3m MRS. J. B1TXX, Proprietress.

WHAT CHEER HOUSE,

SACRAMEKTO.

Fire-Proof Brick Building, corner Front and K Streets,
opposite Steamboat Lauding.

Meals 25 cents.

Board, per week S-l 00

Board and Lodging, per day 1<I0

Single Rooms 00

Railroad Ticket Office and Stage Ofilce on first floor.
7vI2-3m A. J. SMATZ, Proprietor.

VALUABLE

P^TE]LSrT EIGHT

FOR S-^LE.

The patent right for the United States of a valuable in
vention can he secured at a bargain by applying at this
office. The article is one of general application through-
ut civilization.

DEWET «fe CO., Publishers.

RUGGLES' PRINTING PRESS
For Sale oi- Exchange.

The Proprietors of the Mixing akd SciE.\Tjnc Press have
on hand a Half Medium Rnggles Engine Job Press, in con-
dition good as new, which will be soldcheap, or exchanged
for a good Hand-Press of medium or large size.

DEWET «fc CO., .Job Printers,

Office, 505 Clay street.

"XVIXaUIJLSL PENKOSE,

Agent for Messrs. Vivian «fe Son and JJHlwyn «&

Co., Smelters at Swausea,,

Is prepared to buy in any quantity

COPPER, SILVER, GOLD, LEAD

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U®- Full value paid on delivery iu this City.-£3ff
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A large assortment of these

Superior "W atches,

In Gold and Sliver Cases,

Constantly on hand, and sold at Factory
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ENGLISH AND SWISS WATCHES,

Imported directly from he Manufacturers.

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VERT FINE WATCHES FOR LADIES.

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ITirst Premium .A/wavcled

BY THE MECHANICS' INSTITUTE,
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143

Homk! — Who is not charmed with Ihi
of that lovely 'word ! Whg hus not fell th*

ol magic that lin-
than which do term i" the English language is
plate '.11111 delightful associations ! Ii
matters not when it to— whether under a
Korching tropical ran, or tar awaj among the
ley regions of the north : whether on the
mountain or in the valley : whether in the
city or iu the country , it still is home. It

- neither of house; nor of furniture;
nor of gold. Material things that perish and
change, mav sometimes add interest to home ;
l.m they never constil il nee. It

is not essential to the happy home that
mid contain the luxuries of carpeted

ml elegunt furniture. Such Ihii
ilnr.zle the eye ; they never touch the heart.
Cheerful hearts and loving acts, combined
with neatness and order, ure the things that
make home happy.

is infinitely more true bappioess to be found nt
the cottage fireside, than in the Bpleni

the wealthy. Still, the luxuries and
elegancies of life are not to be di
When thankfully received and properly em-
ployed, they add vastly to our happiness. It
is the ".-■■ we make ol our riches which gives
us true enjoyment — not their possession

Asa writer ha t beautifully said : "The

happiness ol life, the happiness of the family,

||y, is n, ide up ol minute fractions ;
the little soon- forgotten charities of a kiss, a
Smile, a kind look, a gimtle word, a heurtfelt

< ipliment— these, and the thousand other

little kindnesses of genial feelings make a
perpetual Bninmer in the household where they
prevail. And il there be a spot on earth
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they might fondly linger, it is the loving chris-
tian family, whore parents and children, hound

together in the blessed compact of love, and
moving in harmonious spheres of duty and
affection, fulfil the holy and beautiful purposes
of the Family Institution."

Tiieiu: are no less than thirty-seven rebel-
linn- recorded in English history between the

ihi i William the Conqueror, A. D. 1069,

and the Irish outbreak in 1803. Several others
have since occurred. The British foreign wars
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lars, and the contest with the first Napoleon
Cost five thousand seven hundred and uiuety-
five million.

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dious apartments and an extensive Job Peintimo Office.

Suu Francisco, April 10th, 1865,

Machinery.

huntkk>
CONCENTRATOR, AMALGAMATOR

AOTD sr.ivvu VTOK,

HL'NTBR'S »'«-•. i

nil. .11 dudv at ItlO Nt. ■. . '

toblnjc lo purcli ■ will And ti to

tiit-ir «d'. ■
.
i-t it will work the utery, and

■arc from ' uilphurau than

' D
ind
3d. Tin

■ i ltd mercury and
■
mi ii- ilmpll< Ii amend itlon for IU

i ...

ol the Machine,
i : ion *t rated hi the lad Mei tin i

ikkoburitt ur sFi i d the beat Ol
niulii wi i
,Mh Thcrn i' no ... . in [he mi I-

■ from any Inattt u.
U'.n ..ii the part ol

i h In exhibiting in ■ u .i kiw ... the machl u is no!

run einptj I. all ein i i talllntn, from 60 pounds

■tint upwards, aro consontratod thai parttw uai acefltto
le«| the machine with.

Give It a ■ ictlon ii guaranteed All orders

and any. Inrormatlon required uddn —,

VviMtr.W Ill'VTER,
novelty Iron Works, dromon i -i ,san Pranclnco,
]5vi]..hn Or lo B. t. STBEN, Auont

BAUX & G-UIOD S
Separator & Anial^amiitor

Is tin' most important improvement in mining machinety

,-\,T iiiin.dUced. If was awarded Mil- FIRST PREMIUM al
lliL- Sun Frauciscu Mechanics' Fair tbr 1664, where it proved
[isell to ho the best Separator and Amalgamator among all
the competitors. Constructed on principles which combine
SciKNTirie Km'wi.i di.k with Practical Exi-kimkxck, these
Pons extract more gold aud silver from their ores than any
others In use, us a few liours trial will demonstrate. Mill
men win And it to their advantage to employ tite.se pans as

Separators, in addition lo the ordinary Amalgators now In
usi'. and to re-work their old tailings.

The cost of these pansls Inconsiderable, and their struc-
ture! Is such that they can In- readily separated in parts con-
venlcnt for packing on mules. Among the many advanta-
ges possessed by hai/x A GUIOD'S Pan, are the following:
The trilling cost for attendance: Its small coBt; Its portubll-
iiv; The large <nuintitv of pulp It can operate upon in a giv-
en time; it mav he worked even weeks without stopping,
an It Is const rue led to -work continuously; The complete
thoroughness of the separation of tho rock from the metals
and the trifling power required to work them; They can be
attached to any ordinary crushing apparatus.

We have the pleasure of referring parties interested to
the following panic-, who have our Pan in use: Jefferson-
Inn Mining Company, Howinan's Ranch, Nevada county;
The French Mill, Nevada (Jlty; Crall's Gravel Cement
Works, Nevada ijoiiuiv; tVnltuian's I'lilnriuation Works,
Nevada, t'ul.; Gold Hill Quartz Mill, Washoe.

Manufactured at the Vulcan Iron Works and San Fran-
cisco Foundry, San Francisco, and at Heugh & Thorn's
Foundry, Nevada City.

For further particulars, orto see tills Pan in operation.
Call on or address

«J. B. BAXJX,

JBHiAJilE'S

QUARTZ BREAKER

Is now extensively used for breaking hard raasse3 of
CJniartz or Ores

To a size suitable for stamps. These machines are patented,

aud are in practical operation in

CALIFORNIA, * AUSTRALIA,

WASHOE,
ENGLAND, FRANCE,

AND

THE ATLANTIC STATES.

These Machines, or circulars containing further informa-
tion regarding them, may be obtained of the undersigned.
A dd ress,

]tLAK£ cfc TYLER,
Box 2077 San Francisco Post Office.
CHAS. T. BLAKE, E. TYLER, WM. P. BLAKE,

Idaho City. Michigan Bluff. San Francisco.

4vlU

IIex>"b\irii «fc Peterson's

AMALGAMATOR.

THE SUBSCRIBERS WOULD CALL THE ATTENTION
of the Mining Public to their Reducer and 'Amalga-
mator, am! also to their Separator for reducing and separat-
ing the mineral from

•Gold and Silver Ores

Manufactured and exhibited at the Vulcan Ironworks, Nos
137 and 139 First street, San Francisco.

These machines si-cure to the Miner a more Expeditious
ami 1'erl'eet Reduction and Aiual"amaii..n, a less liability

to a

ide

de

etfe

in pro,

tion than uhj umci macmnc no« m use tor proaucing stmi
_ar results. This fact is attested to by their general adoption
and preference at nil the principal Reduction Works in
Nevada ; among which mav be mentioned the Gould
& Currv Mill, the Silver State Reduction Works, Zephyr
Flat Mill, Pioneer Mill, Eastern Slope Mill, Plmmix Mill, etc.
SSr" This Amalgamator mav be seen In operation at the
European Metallurgical Works, Brvant St. bet. 3d and 4th.
(Illustrated in the Mining ami Scientific Press, April 9th,
864.] HEPBURN & PETERSON.

uov83m*

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CUMULATIVE POWER PRESS

ano
ARROW TIIU.

E. C McCOMB, Agent.
No. 1 Government House, cor. Sansome and Washington sts.
23vl0 3m

Tlu

Meolta n loa* Institute

premium: silver medal

TO BRUCKNER'S

MECHANICAL ROASTING FURNACE.

T. KALLE.VBEBO,

41C Market street, San Francisco.

IITJ1VT»S

IMPROVED WIND-MILL.

THIS WIND-MILL IS RAPIDLY
taking flu' place ol all othcrHllls

on the Pacific Coast. Th080 Mills

are bo simple iii their construc-
tion, thai when once built, they
can be put In order by almost any

l)i r I id " lie ICC lU order

they will run lor years without
repairs.

Prices, from $50 to $1,000.

BOUND AND SQUARE WATER
TANKS BUILTTO ORDER.

HUNT'S PTJMP8

Are admitted to bo the bust In the
Market for Wind Mills, being built
expressly for ihat purpose. They
can he net, and taken apart with
(l common wrench, and are very
easily repaired,

HINT'S ENDLESS CHAIN

house: power

For Sawlnff Wood.

ALSO. TUB

/Self-Regulating Horse Power

Is so arranged as to give a steady mm ion, and is calculated
to be used for turning Wood. Iron or Brass, also tor Scroll or
Circular Sawing, and Is fully equal to Steam for any light
WOrk. The above Machines an: built of the best materials,
aud made as Durable us Wood and Iron will make them.

ALL WORE WAU1M\TE».

USr* For further Particulars see small circulars. «J£ff
E. O. UXTIVT,

Portable Steam Engines !

"Hondlvy'a*' and" IIUtinsrer'»" Mukr,

COMBINING THE MAXIMUM OF EFFICIENCY,
'ability, and Economy, with the Minimum of
ulu and Price.

/"T-f?"; Thee Entities are favorably known, a large
:" '.' '■■ number hetng in use on this coast for hoisting,
pumping, threshing, milling and mining purposes.

Steam can be got up on these Engines iu IH'leeii minutes
after reachlne Hie place of ope rat inn, and the l hue, expense
of setting boilers, machiuery. and "construction account"
saved, (which is often the difference between the successful
and unsuccei
ct, rh

il'Ul

hie:

i to dn

:ipl

is (In
i thel

Jin

hi

bin

hint on the outermost conllnos Of civilization
thpsawand grhtmfll, and it has dune ami will-do more
lo help subdue Hie continent than any other of the modern
motors which are crowding society and normalizing the
world

All sizes on hnnd from 3 to 30 horse power, with and
without earn iges.

Also, Portable Saw and Crist Mil's.
Forsale by TKG1IIWKU «fc CO.,

3vl2-3m Comer of Front and Market streets.

Stevens' Pressure Packing.

Patented Klarch 7tli, 18G5.

Pressure Par-king is now conceded, by tho best engi-
neers, to be the most eilVettia! moibod of making and
koepioe the metallic ring of pistons steam-tight.

STEVENS' PACKlNf; has the advantage of being cheaper
in first cost than the ordinary packing, und can be applied
to old style pistons with vltv little alteration or detention.
In place of testimonials, the Patentee requests of those
who are using the old spring packing to Inquire of the
owners of tho various engines which now have this pack-
ing in use — some of which have been running from three
to twelve months without being opened, or showing any
descriptive leak — and act upon their recommendation.

Further particulars can bo had by applying to the
Pateuteo. ANI'RK'W" STEVENS. Master Mechanic, Alameda
Railroad, or at the VULCAN IRuN WORKS, whero they
au be seen, atauy time, in course of construction.

lOdf ANDREW STEVEN'S.

FOR SALS!

A. STEAM ENGINE !

"1 Q-TNCH OYLTNDER.F 'UR-FOOT STROKE, IN PER-
lO feet Order. Inquire at VULCAN IKON WORKS, 137
and 139 First street, or to

HEY\EMAO <fc CO.,
2Gvlltf 311 and 3ta Callforuiastreet

WATER WHEELS !

to the Best Overshot "Wheel

ai

H

v.

M

Ot
H
H
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0

AMERICAN DOUBLE TURBINE

Is now manDfaotnrod bj the Vulcan IronWorlu Compnny,
In Lhla city, ui\d ordern for tin sanu can bt> tiiu-d immoui-
ately. \Vo have a large supply ol i izca, from

l ihaa to 30W, That we may know the proper sized

Wln-cl von require, measure your water In tho following

wu iii..- i iii- width "i the Btrei tho average ik-piii

ami the distance n Hows in a minute.

aii the Wheels already in use give unlmnal satihrnetlon.
For pui tlculai - rend fora Cln ular

This wheel is especially adaptod to mining purbosea.
it Is light, and can in easily packed Into the oouiniuinH.
wheel- weighing irom lutito 300 pounds, will jiold from
iu to 40 tiois.. power under ahead oi 2.'. or 3u loot. Thev
are the cheppeal wheel to set up known, as they are so
arranged asto produce the greatest power poaslDlo from
iiie \\ .uer used.

Uoiue and ace them, ur send l>r n circular to

LEFFKL <fc MYERS,

PATENT AMALGAMATOR.

Thfsc 3Iaeliini'H stand Unrivaled.

quired reua

tlieui Is SUfl

For rapidly ]iulveri/ing and amalgamating ores, Diev

nve no equal. Noell'ort has be r will be, spared to

avo them e i ai sir noted iu die mosl fieri eel urn oner, aud of
io ureal number now In operation, nol one has ever re-
ic constant and Increasing demand for
ittieieui evidence "i their merits.
They are constructed so as to apply steam directly Into
the pulp, or with steam bottoms, us desired.

Thifl Amalgamator Operates as Follows:

The pan being tilled, the motion of the muller forces the
pulp to the center, where it is drawn down through the ap-
erture aud between the grinding surfaces. Thence it Is
thrown to the periphery Into tho quicksilver. The curved
plates again draw It to the center, -where it passes down,
and to the circumference as before. Thusitis constantly
missing in a regular How between the grind his surf aces and
Into the quicksilver, until the ore Is reduced loan impalpa-
ble powder, and the metal amalgamated.

Setters made on the same principle excel all others.—

They bring the pulp so constautiv and perfectly in o act

with quicksilver, that tho particles are rapidly and com
plctely absorbed.

Mill men are invited to examine these pans and sellers for
themselves, at tho PACIFIC FOVXBKY,

lvl San Francisco.

Prater's Patent Concentrator

(Enowh as HUNGERFORD & PRATER'S Concentrator,)

MANUFACTURED AT THB

San Francisco Foundry and Steam
Engine "Works.

Corner Fremont and MixMlon Streets.

All orders prompily attended to.

2vl2 BEVOE, DXXSSffOKE & CO.

HUNT'S PATENT

Circular Sweep Horse-Powers,

For running Churna, Washing Machines, Grindstones,
piiinplnu water, sawing wood, and other Unlit machinery.
Price, SlUO. at the Faotory.

IIIWT'S PATENT SELtVREGULATING TREAD HORSE*
POWER Is superior to any machine of the kind in the
market. Price, with Governor, all complete to s>ei to
work, at the Factory, $300. Manufactured uy

12. O. HUNT,

TvlO 23 Second street. San Francisco.

Important to Miners.

NEW PATENT J CASTING PROCESS.

T AM NOW PREPARED TO OFFER TO THE MINING
J. community a New Roust im: Proce>s, which has hecn
approved as novel and beneficial by Lhe best authorities in
Europe. A Furnace can be creeled in a few days at a
tritiluif expense, and one man is able to Roust ten tousof
Ore or Concentrated Sulphurets per day,

MORE COMPLETELY AM) CHEAPER

Than any other Process. All the Sulphur Is saved, by
heim converted into Bisulphide of Carbon, which is u val-
uable product, and will pay nearly all expenses.

For particulars, apply to

<7. MOSIIEIMEIE,

26vil-3m i'"t Washington street*

SALMON'S
PROPELLOB AMALGAMATOR

Challenge Settler

Has been In use and thoroughly tested, both in California
and Nevada, with entire .satisfaction to all parties con-
cerned. These Machines are

Made entirely different from any others.

And wiih the same power will grind, amn.gan.aie,. settle

ami separate, more jrold and silver ore than any others now
in use. Manufactured at the SAN FRANCISCO FOUNDRY
where Machines can be ween in operation. Address
avll J. A W. C. SALiVOX.

Economy in Advertising:.— The Mining and Scifk-
tific Punas is the best und most kcokomical mining adver-
tising medium in this city. Our terms are less than one
half tho rates now charged by daily newspapers, and the
mining community are beginning to appreciate our raasona-
blc rates of advertising. The Pauss-con tains, proportionally,
a larger amount of mining advertising than any other paptr
on the l'aeilic eoasi. lt.s character renders it tile proper
journal for the concentration of mining patronage.

144

She Pitting mttf j^kttifi* §vm.

A CHOICE ADVERTISING MEDIUM.

This week we issue an edition of 5,000 copies of
the Youths' Companion, every cdpy of which
will be thoroughly scanned by more than one pair
of sharp little eyes, and the contents of every page,
from first to last, will be re-uttered by many active,
lively tongues in the presence of over 4,000 of the
best families in this city and State.

Although we are receiving many additional sub-
scribers to our list in response to the new enterprise
in which we have engaged, we cannot expect, with
the present high cost of printing paper, and our
very low terms, to receive sufficient money from
subscriptions alone to furnish as good a journal as
we have determined to publish for our patrons j so
we have widened the columns of the paper and
adopted smaller type, which admits more letters in
each line, and many more lines in each column of
the paper, that we may have room for a few more
select advertisements in the Companion without
decreasing in the least any class of reading matter.

Our little journal circulates in more families than
any other weekly published in San Francisco. No
advertisements of the least objectionable character
will be received, and as but a limited space will be
devoted to this department, our young friends can
safely inform their storekeepers, and other business
acquaintances of these important facts for the
benefit of the paper and all concerned.

Remember, only a few columns of our regular
issue will be devoted to advertising, and the more
profitable that class of patronage is made the
greater will be the outlay upon our reading
columns.

Dewey & Co., Publishers.

February 23d, 1866.

EEW BOOK.

A Man dal of Metallurgy, more particularly of too Pro
cious Metals, includiug the Methods of Assaying tuera:
By George Hogarth Makius, M. K. 0, S., F. C. S., one of
the Assayers of the Bank of EDgland ; Assayer to the
Anglo-American Mints, and Lecturer upon Metallurgy at
the Dental Hospital, London. Illustrated with fifty en-
gravings.

We are iadebted to Roman & Co., for a
copy of the above "Manual of Metallurgy," a
work designed more particularly for persons
just commencing their acquaintance with the
minerals and their metals. In addition to the
strictly original matter contained in the work,
the author has collected and a. range J upon its
pages, and brought together iu the smallest
practical space a large amount of information .
which cannot fail of being of great service to
the student whose avocations leave him but
little time for extended reading upon such
matters as are here treated upon. It is a work
which should fiud a place in the library of every
miner and millman in the State. We shall
endeavor to allude to it more fully next week-

The Ione Company, at Grass Valley are
taking out some very rich rock, and are de-
veloping their mine with a most commendable
degree of energy. They have erected a ten-
stamp, mill, and as soon as lumber can be had,
will add ten more stamps. The mine is easily
worked, and is expected soon to repay its
energetic proprietors for their outlay. The
contractor and builder of the present mill is a
young and promising mechanic, as the skill and
energy displayed in its construction fully testi-
fies. Only six weeks previous, the timber, which
has now been constructed into a large building
and mill, was growing in the forest ; which,
considering the state of the weather and roads,
is of itself a feat worthy of the highest com-
mendation.

The Blue Ledge, El Dorado County. —
This Company's mill lately cleaned up a ruu
of sixty tons of ore, obtaining thirty-one ounces
of gold. This is the first crushing under the
Company's new superintendent, Mr. A. M.
Stetson. A large portion of the rock crushed
was from the old heap, from which but little
return was expected. We are informed that
the company is now taking out very good
rock, and such as will yield a much larger
average than the above, although eveu that
yield can be made to pay with the facilities
which the company now possess for miniDg
and milling. The Superintendent writes that
he is now getting out rock in sufficient quanti-
ties to keep a 20-stamp mill running.

NOTICE TO QUARTZ MINERS.

Hendy's Improved Self-Discharging Sulpliurets
PRATER CONCENTRATOR

Its Receiving TLTiiivei-sal Favor.

Reference is made to the following Mills which are using the Prater Concentrator, with some of the Improvements
attached. The SeII'-I>i*cliai-ging Sulpliurets has been more recently adapted, and the public attention is called to
examine it? workings:

STEPHENS' MILL. Humboldt County, Nevada. BLUE LEDGE MILL, near Sranlsh Flat, El Dorado Co.

CHKYSOPOLIS MILL, " " " CONEY MILL, .hieUson, Ammlur County.

U. S. REESE KIVEK MILL. Austin, " Mtssus. TUUHS <t COS MILL, San Andreas, Amador Co.

(-AlMti)L .t ASPiNWALL MILL, Keesc I'iver, Nevada. WINTER'S MILL. Aimcls Uam|>, Calaveras County.
UNION .MILL. El Dorado County, near Mud Springs. CLIO MILL, Jacksonville, Tuolumne County.

NEW YORK AND EL DORADO CO.,

And in use in other parts of this State; also in Idaho, Arizona, Colorado and Mexico.

As a further evidence of its worth, two of these Concentrators were ordered recently by Messrs. Goddard & Co . of
this city, for their .Mill (Independence Mill), near Sonora, Tuolumne County, which are now being fitted up at the Pacific
Foundry. The parties have extensive experience iu quartz machinery, and have concluded to use these Concentrators
in preference to all others.

A further order lor a Concentrator from Messrs. Bigelow & Bro., of this city, who are now nsing two Concentrators
at theConev Mill, Jackson, Amador County.

They may be seen in operation at i lie UOLDEN STATE FOUNDRY, No. 19 First Street, San Francisco.

BSS-For explanation or the above engraving, and other particulars, send for a Circular.

JOSHUA HEKDY,

Svl2tf No. 402 Montgomery street, Room 3, 4ih floor.

A Condensed History of Steam. — About
280 years B. C Hero of Alexandria formed a
toy which exhibited some of the powers of
steam and was moved by its power.

A. D. 540, Anthemius, an architect, ar-
ranged several cauldrons of water, each covered
with the wide bottom of a leathern tube, which
rose to a narrow top with pipes extended to
the rafters of the adjoining building. A fire
was kindled beneath the cauldrons, and the
house was shaken by the efforts of the steam
ascending the tubes. This is the first notice
of the power ot steam recorded.

In 1543, Jane 17, Blasco DeGaroy tried a
steamboat of 209 tons with tolerable success
at Barcelona, Spain. It consisted of a caul-
dron of boiling water and a moveable wheel on
each side of the ship. It was laid aside as im-
practicable. A present, however, was made
to Garoy.

In 1650, the first railroad was constructed at
Neweastle-on-Tyne.

The first idea of a steam engine in England
was in the Marquis of Worcester's "History
of Invention," A. D. 1663.

In 1710 Mewcomer made the first steam
engine in EDgland.

In 1718 patents were granted to Savary for
the first application of the steam engine.

In 1764 James Watt made the first perfect
steam engine in England.

In 1736 Jonathan Hulls first set forth the
idea of steam navigation.

In 1778 Thomas Paine first proposed the
application in America.

In 1781 Marquis Jouffroy constructed a
steamboat on the Saoue.

In 1785 two Americans published a work
on it.

In 1789 William Tymincton made a voyage
in one on the Forth and Clyde Canal.

Iu 1802 this experiment was repeated.

In 1782 Eamsey propelled a boat by steam
at N ew York.

In 1787 John Fitch, of Connecticut, navi-
gated a boat by a steam engine on the Delaware.

In 1793 Robert Fulton first began to apply
his attention to steam.

In 1793 Oliver Evans, a native of Philadel-
phia, constructed a locomotive steam engine to
travel on a turnpike road.

The first steam vessel that ever crossed the
Atlantic was the Savannah, in the month of
June, 1819, from Charleston to Liverpool.

Oar Circulation.— The Mining and Scientific Press
has a large and permanent subscription list, and enjoys a
more universal circulation among stockholders and per-
sons directly Interested in mining than any other paper on
this coast.

The Moss Lead. — We mentioned, some
weeks since, the departure of a party of miners
under charge of Mr. C. D. Strong, the former
superintendent of the Gould & Curry mine, to
work the famous Moss lead, in Arizona. The
company have been advised of the arrival of
the party on the ground and the commence-
ment of operations. They are all in good
health and spirits, and pushing ahead finely
with the work of development. This enter
prise will soon lead to the development of other
mines in that locality, the existence of a num-
ber of which is already known.

W. A. Goodyear. T. A. Blake.

GOODTEAK «fc BL,AS£,

Oi-vil and lYOning £u^neers

— AND —

Metallurgists.

Among others, refer by permission to—

Prof. Silliman New Haven Ct.

Dr. John Tokrey, U. S. Assayer, New York City.

W. 0. Ralston, D. 0. Mills, Bank of California;.

Barron & Co., San Franclsc.
Address, P. 0. Box 2,092, Son Francisco, Cnl. 0vl2qr

The Excelsior Hat

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Paris, New York and London Styles

For Spring; and Summer, 1860,

Will be introduced
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Especial attention also deserve our
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XIV.-The Vegetable Kingdom.

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XVIII.— Phonography.

XIX.— Cyclopaedias and Dictionaries.

XX.— General and Popular Science.

XXI.— Miscellaneous Works.

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cation.

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Booksellers and Stationers,

8vl2 San Francisco, Cal.

W. T. GARRATT,
City

BRASS AND BELL FOUNDER,

Cor. Market and First Sts., opposite Oriental Hotel,

SAN FIUNCISCO.

Manufacturer of Brass, Zinc, and Antl-Frlctlon or

Batobet Metal Castings;

CBURCH AND STEAMBOAT

BELLS,

TAVERN AND BAND BULLS AND GONGS,

FIRE ENGINES, FORCE AND LIFT PUMPS,

Steam, Liquor, Soda Oil, Water and Flange Cocks, and
Valves of all descriptions, made and repaired. Hose and
all other Joints, Spelter, Solder, and Copper Rivets, ie.
Gauge Cocks, Cylinder Cocks, Oil Globes, Steam Whistles,

HTDRArLIC PIPES ANB NOZZELS

For Mining purposes, Iron Steam Pipe furnished with Fit
tings, Ac. Coupling Joints of all aizei. Particular attention
paid to Distillery Work. Manufacturer of "Gamut's Pat-
tent Improved Journal Metal."

S3?- Highest Market price paid for OLD BELLS, COPPER
AND BRASS, -ffiff 6tf

Pacific Map Depot.

A. GEKS0UL,

PUBLISHER, IMPORTER AND DEALER IN

MAPS, ATLASES,

Charts, Guide-Books Globes,
Books, Stationery, and Fancy Articles,

511 Montgomery street, between Commercial and Sacra-
mento, San Francisco.

PKEMIUMS.

1st Premium, at Sacramento Fair ISG'3

1st Premium, at S. F. Bay District,... 1863

1st Premium at Sacramento 18G3

1st Premium, at San Francisco 1864

1st Premium, for Cordials 1864;

1st Premium, for Hygienic Bitters. ...1864
\warded to

V. SQUARZA^

Pacific Mail Steamship Co.

The following Steamships will he dispatched on the fol-

lowing named days.

March 10th— SACRAMENTO Capt. J. M. Cavarly,

Connecting wlthJCOSTA RICA, Capt. Maury.

March ]9th-GOLDEN AGE Capt . E. I.. Farnsworth.

Connecting with NEW YORK, Capt. Horner.

March 30th- CONSTITUTION Capt. F. R. Baby,

Connecting with HENRY CHAUNCEY, Capt. Gray.

From Folsom street Wharf

At II o'clock A. M., punctually to the hour.

For Panama.

Passengers will be conveyed from Panama to Aspinwall
by the Panama Railroad Company, and from Aspinwull to
New York in the splendid steamships of die PACIFIC
MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

Steamers of this line will lie dispatched the 10th, 19th and
30th of each month. When these dates tall on Sunday, the
steamer will leave on Saturday preceding.

Steamer leaving San Francisco on the 10th touches at
Munzunillo. All touch at Acapulco.

Departure of 19th connects with French Trans- Atlantic
Co-'s steHmer for St. Nazaire, and English steamer lor
South America.

Departure of 10th connects with English sttamer for
Southampton, and steamer running to Guayaquil, touching
at Tumaco, the port of the new mines, and P. R. R. Co.'a
steamer for Central America.

Cabin passengers will be berthed through. Baggage
checked through— 100 pounds allowed each adult.

An experienced Surgeon on board. Medicine and attend-
ance free.

These steamers will positively sail at II o'clock. Passen-
gers arc requested to have their buggage on board before 10
o'clock.

For merchandise freight apply to Wells, Fargo A Co.

For passage and all other Information, applv at the Pa-
cific Mail Steamship Co's office, curncr of Sacramento and
Leldesdortf strecs.

OLIVER EJLDKIIIGE, Agent.

$ Mouruat of Useful |Vtts, #rictue, and ^lining ana prrltauiral grograss.

BEWI'.Y A CO., 1M lU.lsll K't-x ,

Ami IVmi.i KulUttur*. '■

SAN FRANCISCO, SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 1866.

jVOLVM" XII.
I Number lO.

TABLE OF CONTENTS.

Banjrbrow'j Doable Acting
Uontouui Pumplnu Bu
Bine— Illustrated

. 1m-[ ttnc Kk'i.-tl.ui
A Npm Ahi.i1 innuli.r.
An liiii»run.'iii.'ii-L In Mining

Biock*.
.\ di ■■■ Bai ui Pol ■
Tin- Katlonal Lincoln Moon'

mi ui .

■ i PUcar DIkbIiij(» '

in Lower ■ ialuuriila.
Hi [H>ri ..( the liming Dhtrlci

• ir it lUipila*. in the Hate "i

ChlbuahilA, Muxk-o — Oon

Honed
Tin- Traetory Cnrve and the

rroinrili-4 of Grinding

PUiea-No.4.

Letter from our Rccular Cor-
respondent
Pnlor 'i Mining BUI In

U I'nlllKV.

M... urn. .ih lHstrict, Nye Co.,
Nevada

Proin Hrown'a V'allev.

Mining About Pouum.

Ronflflig -Miljiliuruis— Again.

■ Queries."

Origin ui Pi.lltlcul Terraa.

.Mum.:; Summitry.

Editorial and selected.

Mining S I iurv holders' Dlrec-
lory.

Stock Snlos and Reports.

San Francisco Prices Current

New Mining and Other Ad-
vertisements, etc.

MECHANICS' INSTITUTE ELECTION.

The annual election of the Mechanics' Insti-
tute, last Monday, proved quite a spirited af-
fair, and resulted in the choice of equal num-
bers on the regular and opposition tickets. The
pre.-ident elect, Mr. H J. Booth, is a thorough
mechanic and business man, being one of the
most prominent and successful foundrymen in
this city or State. Although Mr. Booth lost
some vctes through his reported opposition to
the eight hour law, the election was by no
means generally influenced by that question.

The votes cast were very much scratched,
the hurdest contested offices being for president*
vice president, and treasurer. Following is the
vole :

Jlft/ular XomiiuUiima .

H. J. Boutll.

te. Ojipofilioii NbmiuaHoiu.

yon PRESIDENT.

•31*1 ClHwfoa U. Plum 292

■OR VICK l'RKsllJK.VT.

11. A. Mncdoudld.

",33 | A. C. Austin 272

I/OR BEOOKDINti SKCHETARV.

Robert Ridille 284 | J,anu P.. Pierce *327

TOK CORHBSFONniNG SECRETARY.

A. 8. Haiti. lie 276 | A. T. Dewey *3>7

RtR TIIRASURER.

Edward Nunan 262 | Tbomas Young. *349

FOR DIRECTORS.

JumeB B. Jobnflon 301 Joseph McGil] *313

P.J. O'Connor 2M N. W. Spauldili(J *4"&

Henry Welib «.1U W. W. Hauseon C84

Jr,i,i, W.Furren *32i Cb is. Elliott 2(7

F. G. Edw«rd» 17;l R. S. t>l = 27:1

J.imes spiers *3U5 Hinini Ro>ekr;uis *S29

Win. T. Gnrralt *o36 \V. C. Pease 296

• Eloeted.

The election brought in about 225 new mem-
bers, each of whom paid an admission fee of
$5, and one quarter's dues in advance, SI. 50.
By the receipts from this source, and from pay-
ment of back dues, the Institute must have re-
alized some $1,600.

Although a rush of new members into any
association for the purpose of voting is a most
doubtful acquisition, we are glad to note that
many excellent names appear in the list of
those who joined the Institute on Monday.

On Thursday evening a special meeting of
the Institute was held, and the new officers
duly installed. The president made a brief
and appropriate speech, alluding to the present
influence of the society, and evincing an earn-
est determination to advance its best interests.
A committee was appointed to report resolu-
tions at the next meeting, complimenting the
past officers for their able and faithful services.

Our evening cotemporary, the Bulletin, gives
the following approbative paragraph :

" The new officers elect are all able and en-
ergetic men, and the Institute cannot fail to
thrive under their management. It is also due
to the retiring officers to say, that their man-
agement of the affairs of the Institute during
the past year has been eminently wise and ju-
dicious, and that in no year since the founda-
tion of the Mechanics' Institute has it been
more prosperous than under their administra-
tion."

HANSBEOW'S DOUBLE ACTING, H0EI-
ZONTAL PUMPING ENGINE-

Any snbstantial improvement in machinery
for pumping in mines must be admitted at this
time to be of great importance. The engrav-
ing connected with this article represents a
new style of pumping engines, just completed
at the Miners' Foundry, in this city, for Hon.
Thomas Hunsbrow, of Sacramento, the inge-
nious inventor of the world-renowned challenge
pump. We copy the following description
from the annual circular of the Miners' Foun-
dry, now in press in the Mining and Scien-
tific Press book and job printing office.

This engine is applicable for feeding boilers,
irrigation, and mining purposes, and can be

Tub National Lincoln Monument. — The
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
has caused a number of blank books to be pre-
pared, and placed in the hands of the teachers
of the public schools, for the enrollment of
the names of such pupils and teachers as may
feel able and disposed to contribute toward the
National Lincolo Monument Fund. It is de-
sired to make this subscription as general as
possible. A thousand dollars from 10,000
children, at ten cents each, would be much
more acceptable than the same amount from
one hundred people who might subscribe one
dollar each. The object is not so much the
amount which may be raised, as to have all the
pupils take an interest in this national work

EANSBBOW'S DOUBLE ACTING. HORIZONTAL. HIGH PRESSURE, PUMPING ENGINE.

used as a steam fire engine, as it possesses
great forcing power, and can be readily mounted
upon wheels. The steam cylinder, which will
be Been upon the left of the engraving, is
10-inch diameter ; the water cylinder, upon
the right, is 6-inch diameter ; length of stroke
10-inch ; diameter of suction and discharge
pipe, each 4 inches ; capacity of the pump
10,000 gallons per hour ; weight 2,200 pounds ;
price $950.

The pump valve3 are of the same construc-
tion as those of Hansbrow's other celebrated
patent pumps. The power is communicated
directly from the steam cyliuder to the pump
by means of the piston rod, on one end of
which is the steam piston, and on the other end
the piston of the pump. There is no crank,
shaft or fly-wheel, and the valve receives its
motion from the piston rod by a very simple
arrangement 'of rock-lever and tappets.

The steam cylinder, pump cylinder and bed
plate, form one castiDg, thereby making it ex-
tremely simple, not liable to get out of order,
and most substantial in its construction. It
requires but little foundation, needs no setting,
and can be secured to any beam or planking

by screws supplied for the purpose.

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Big Bend. — There is just now quite a rush
for the Big Bend mines. There will soon be a
big rush back again. The Big Bend will be
apt to prove a big break to many a poor miner.

of rearing a monument to a great and good
man who has fallen in behalf of a country he
loved, and by which he was beloved. Every
pupil who subscribes will have his name enrolled
as a contributor. The books which have been
sent to the different schools, will be forwarded to
the State Superintendent, and by him be sent to
the National Committee, who will cause them
to be deposited in the archives of the Associa-
tion, when the names of the California school-
children and all other contributors to the Fund
will be sacredly preserved to all future time.

Departure. — John Arthur Philips, Esq.,
the eminent English Metallurgist, leaves Cali-
fornia on the steamer of to-day. We under
stand that he proposes to embody the results
of his observations on this coast in a book,
which will be published soon after his return
home. We bespeak a large edition for Cali-
fornia.

A Floral Monstrosity. — There has been on
exhibition the past week at Keith's drug store,
on Montgomery street, a floral monstrosity in
the shape of a triple Egyptian lily, or rather
three lilies growing from a single stem like the
trefoil. It was grown in a garden in this city.

Treasure from Shasta. — The treasure ship-
ments from Shasta for the month of February,
were 198,589.

The Lincoln School Library. — It will be
recollected that the Lincoln School boys re-
cently gave a public exhibition from which
they realized about $800 for the purchasing of
additional books for the library connected with
that School. We learn from Mr. Hoitt, the
Principal, that about half the money has been
expended in this city. The books so obtained
are already in the school building, and the
teachers met a few evenings since for the pur-
pose of putting good substantial covers on
them. The balance of the money has been
placed in the hands of Roman & Co., for the
purchase, in New York, of such books as can-
not be obtained here. The selections will be
made with the greatest care by a competent
person. Cases will soon be made so that the
books can be put in position for use by the
pupils. We understand the library already
contains the best lot of books for teacher's
reference to be found in this city.

School Vacation. — There will be a vaca-
tion of the Public Schools of this city for one
week, commencing with Monday next. It
was stated at the meeting of the Board of Edu-
cation . on Tuesday evening last, that there was
only about $15,000 in the School Fund. If
that is so— and it very probably is— it is to be
hoped that the Legislature will take such ac-
tion the coming week as to secure the continu-
ance of the schools without any other inter-
ruption than the proposed vacation of six
days. To accomplish this the Legislature may
either authorize the issuance of bonds, or they
may pass a special act allowing demands for
service this year to be paid out of next year's
funds. Either will accomplish the purpose ;
and either course may very properly be pro-
duced. At all events we trust the Legislature
will take such steps as will enable the Board
of Education to keep the schools along with-
out interruption.

The Spring Valley School. — Mr. and
Mrs. Marks, Miss Morton and Miss Van Eey-
uegan were transferred to the new Spring
Valley School by the action of the Board of
Education on Tuesday evening last. It will
be recollected that that new, commodious and
well planned house recently constructed for
this school, at the corner of Broadway and
Larkin streets, was dedicated a short time
since. A large number of the friends of the
school were in attendance, and we are glad to
be able to say that a handsome sum was real-
ized for the benefit of the school. The money
will be expended in scientific apparatus for the
same.

Appointed. — Mr. Charles Bonner, formerly
Superintendent of the Gould & Curry, has
been appointed Superintendent of the Suvage,
and took charge of the works on Tuesday last.
Mr. Bonner is well acquainted with the Corn-
stock lead, and being also quite familiar with
the Savage claim, a better man could not have
been found to succeed Captain Curtis.

Not Bad. — Bullion to the value of $475,-
491.63 was shipped from the office of Wells,
Fargo & Co. Gold Hill, Nev., daring the
month of February.

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In this Department we Invite the free discussion of all
proper subjects— correspondents alone being responsible for
the Ideas and theories they advance.

[Written for the Mining and Scientific Press.]

THE TRACTORY OUEVE, AND THE
PROPERTIES OF GRINDING PLATES.

BT W. A. GOODYEAR.

[CONTINUED FROM PAGE 130.]

Let us now look at some of the pointB
relating to the wear and grinding effect of
certain plates as investigated in the Hand
Book.

I adopt the two definitions given under
" Laws of Grinding," 1 and 2, page 102.
Instead, however, of taking, without modifi-
cation, the law given under 3, as it is there
expressed, I will modify its statement as
follows :

The wear (that is, the thickness of the
layer of material worn from the surface)
in any direction, at any point of grinding
surfaces of uniform hardness, is proportional
to the product of the pressure at that point
in the given direction, into the distance
passed over, provided that the surfaces be
of such a form that, this law holding true,
the plates can follow each other and remain
in contact as they wear away ; otherwise the
law does not hold.

I will now discuss, to some extent, the
proposition attempted to be proved upon
page 103 of the Hand Book.

If I understand the author correctly, it is
there assumed that in tractory conoidal
plates, of uniform hardness, the pressure in
the direction of the normal to the surface is
constant (which is true when the upper
plate revolves), and that, therefore, the grind-
ing surface will wear into one, whose meri-
dian curve is so related in form and position
to the meridian curve of the original sur-
face (that is, the tractory), that the distance
intercepted between the two curves, on the
normal to the tractory at the point x, y,
shall be proportional to the ordinate y
(which is not true), and it is then attempted
to prove that the distance intercepted be-
tween these two curves, on a straight line
parallel to the axis of x, i« constant, and,
therefore, that the secondary curve is a
tractory equal to the first.

(I still use x and y in the same sense as
heretofore, viz., as representing the coor-
dinates of points in the tractory when the
origin is at F, in the figure on page 103 of
the Hand Book.)

I will now show that if the distance inter-
cepted between a tractory and a secondary
curve, on the normal to the tractory at the
point x, y, be proportional to the ordinate y
of the tractory, then the secondary curve is
not a tractory, and therefore that the dis-
tance intercepted between the two curves
on a line parallel to the axis of x, is not con-
stant ; for if it were the curve would be a
tractory.

Consider a point x, y, of the tractory.
If X and T be the running coordinates of
the normal at this point, then the equation
of the normal is

(51) Y — y = — ^ (X — x). This
dy

normal will cut the secondary curve in a
point x1, y1, whose coordinates must, there-
fore, satisfy (51). Hence,
dx

(52)1/-y = -

dV

{x' — x). The dis-

tance between the points x, y, and x', y', is
-\/ (x1 — x)3 -f (/ — y)' , This distance
is, by supposition, proportional to the ordin-
ate y ; therefore,

(53) v/(x' — x)'+ (j/ — y y = by, where

b is constant. Substitute in (52) the known

dx
value of _ in terms of y, thus,

dy

(54)y-y = + ^=£(x'-x).

y

If, now, between (53), (54), and (18);
we eliminate a; and y, we shall obtain an
equation expressing the relation between x?
and y' , which is the equation to the sec-
ondary curve in question.

The elimination of x and y in this case,
however, involves the resolution of an equa-
tion of the fourth degree. If, for example,
we obtain the value of (x' — x) from (54),
and substitute this in (53), we are led to
the equation

(55) by — a" (J1- 1) f — 2 a'y'y +
a*!/* = 0, an equation of the fourth degree
in y, which, if resolved, would give us four
complex expressions for as many different
values of y.

If, then, from (53) or (54) the values of
x corresponding to these values of y were
obtained, and these values of x and y sub-
stituted in (18), we should obtain the equa-
tion of the secondary curve.

I have not resolved equation (55), and
have, therefore, not obtained the equation of
the secondary curve, as the operations in-
volved would be tedious, and the resulting
expressions would be very complex.

The final equation, however, would re-
present a curve having eight branches — that
is, two branches for each branch of the tract-
ory— one lying upon the concave side, and
the other upon the convex side of the lat-
ter. This is as it should be, since there are
'wo points in the normal at x, y — one on
each side of the tractory — which will satisfy
the conditions of equations (52) and (53).

Let us now consider a single branch of
the tractory and the corresponding pair of
branches of the secondary curve, and let
us suppose two other tractories described
equal and parallel with the first, but begin-
ning at the points y = a , x = ± ba, in-
stead of the point y = a, x = 0.

It may easily be shown, geometrically, by
constructing the curves under the above
conditions (as I have done for the particular
case b = 1): first, that the branch of the
secondary curve lying upon the convex
side of the original tractory begins at the
point y = a, x = — ba, where it is tan-
gent to the tractory which begins at the
same point, but that the balance of this
branch of the secondary curve, though lying
below the line y = a, does not coincide
with the tractory to which it is tangent, but
lies upon the convex side of it ; second,
that the branch of the secondary curve,
lying upon the concave side of the original
tractory, begins at the point y = a, x = ba,
but that beginning here, it immediately rises
above the line y = a, forms an unclosed
loop or hook, and then descending, crosses
the line y = a, and continues on, lying
then between the original tractory and the
one which begins at the point y—a,x = ba,
instead of coinciding with the latter.

The construction which I have made
then (and which any one else can make at
pleasure), shows that at least in the case
where b = 1, the secondary curve is not
is not a tractory. The question now arises,
whether for other values of b the case may
not be different.

Erbatom. — Instead of X in equation (35)
read + .

[To be Continued.]

The two kings that rule America — Jo-king
and Smo-kiog.

[Written for the Mining and Scientific Press.]

From Our Regular Correspondent.

Editors Press : This place, which has been
my center of operations f op the past two weeks,
is a respectably decayed mining town of the
olden time, still retaining its name and organi-
zation | but whose glory has long since passed
away, with the richness of the gulches and
river placers, which once made it famous
throughout the State and the whole coast.
Bat though I speak of it as decayed, I do not
wish to say that business has entirely deserted
the place, or that its streets are lined with
empty houses like some of the ex-mining towns
of the present day. The glory of the ancient
placers is still perpetuated, though feebly, by
numerous deep shaft claims, and a few hydraulic
diggings, which together with its being the
county seat of Calaveras county, keep up quite
a respectable show of business. It is only
respectably decayed.

The principal mining now being carried on in
this vicinity is deep placer mining ; the gold
being obtained from deposits of gravel sup-
posed to be the beds of an ancient Bystem
of rivers, now covered by deposits of lava and
other volcanic debris. The most important
enterprise of this kind is the " American Shalt,'-
owned by Messrs. Paul, Larnard & Holbrook,
located on Chili Gulch, two miles below this
place. The channel was struck at a depth of
100 feet, at which depth a large stream of water
was tapped which compelled the owners to sus-
pend operations for some time, and was only
removed at an epxense of over $30,000. When
the water was once checked, there was no
further trouble, and the mine is now in success-
ful operation, employing upwards of thirty
men, and ten stamps for crushing the cement.
The hoisting, pumping, and stamping machin-
ery, are all driven by the steam engine. The
daily product of the mine is from $150 to $200
per day, yielding a very handsome profit to the
owners. The deepest shaft in this section is
that on the claim of

SQUIRES k COMPANY,

Which is about 165 feet in depth. The bed
of cement gravel in which the gold is found
varies from a few inches to four or five feet iu
depth, averaging about two feet, and pays
about ten dollars per ton, by washing in sluices.
The width of the channel is uncertain, but is
known to be upwards of fifty feet , the rock on
which it rests being ordinary slate. Some of
these claims are opened by tunnels driven into
the sides of the hills, often at great expense.
Among those now in progress may be mentioned

THE INDIAN RAVINE TUNNEL,

Which is being driven into Stockton Ridge,
about three miles below Mokelumne Hill, by
Messrs. Paul & Haerschner, and other
citizens of this town. It is estimated that to
reach the channel a rim of slate 1,100 feet in
thickness will have to be penetrated. The
work has been going on nearly two years, and
the tunnel is now in 430 feet, the rock having
been very hard thus far. It is estimated that
it can be finished in two years more, as the
slate is expected to be softer, as the work
progresses. There are a few hydraulic claims
also at work and many of them are doing quite
well, one of these, that of Messrs. Shaw & Co.,
is immensely rich. It is situated on the west
side of Chili Gulch, about a mile and a half
below Mokelumne Hill.

THE " OPAL CLAIMS" OP STOCKTON HILL.

Considerable excitement has been awakened
at different times by the discovery on Stockton
Hill, near tbis place, of some beautiful concre-
tions, believed at the time, to be opals, but
which subsequent observations have proved to
be agates, some of which are of marvelous
beauty, and doubtless of considerable value,
though there is no market for them in this
couDtry. A company was finally organized
among the French residents of Mokelumne
Hill and vicinity, and the search commenced
in an earnest and systematic manner. The
work is done by a Mr. Neven, who showed me
the excavations, and explained the different
processes employed. The claim of the com-
pany is known as the Occulis Mundi, (light of
the world), and is 5,000 feet in extent along
the northern slope of Stockton Hill, and ex-
tends to the top of the same. Several tunnels

have been driven at different points along the
hill side, the longest of which is in 150 feet.
The stones are found in a ledge of grayish
colored gravel or clay, from three to six inches
in thickness, having a slight inclination to the
northwest, of about two degrees from a hori-
zontal plane. Each stone is encased in a brittle
white substance, supposed by Mr. Neven and
Others to be produced by the decomposition of
the stone itself by the action of chemical
agents contained in the water in the hill.
Throughout the whole extent of the claim the
same regular formation exists, the line of the
strata being easily traced, and perfectly straight
and parallel. .Above the ledge is a belt of
" trachyte" which is traversed at a bight of five
feet above the ledge, by two strata of white
fieldspathic clay, each about one inch in thick-
ness, giving lo the sides of the tunnel a regu-
larity of appearance, as if they had been
purposely striped by the hand of man.

Some very beautiful stones have also been
found in another hill east of town, and about
a mile from the Occulis Mundi. These are
principally " moss-agates," many of which are
exceedingly beautiful. They are found in veins
traversing a stratum of hard ferruginous, vol-
canic rock, in which they are so firmly imbedded
as often to break before they will be separated''
from it. Many of the stones from bolh these
claims have been cut and polished by Dr. H.
M.Stuart, of Mokelumne Hill, to whom the
company are indebted for the beautiful display
of cut stones made by them last fall, at the
Mechanics' Fair at San Francisco. One of
these, a fine " moss-agate" of about two carats
in weight, is now worn in a ring by Mr. Geo.
Leger, one of the owners of the Occulis Mundi
who takes great pleasure in exhibiting it to the
curious. I am indebted to the Superintendent,
Mr. Neven. for some very fine specimens of
the stones from these claims, some of which I
expect to preserve during life, as pleasing
reminders of a day very agreeably spent.

On the third day of my stay at Mokelumne
Hill I started in company with a young friend,
a son of Mr. Thomas Loutlett of this place, to
visit the mine of the " Campo Seco Copper
Mining Company," situated near Campo Seco
and fourteen miles from here. A walk of eight
miles brought us to the residence of the Messrs.
Young, near the Calaveras lime-kilns, who
very kindly volunteered to furnish us with sad-
dle-horses for the remainder of our journey,
which offer, after such a walk, we were not at
all loth to accept, and after visiting the mine,
and the smelting works near, we came back a
little after dark, to the residence of the Messrs.
Young, where we were very hospitably enter-
tained for the night, and returned to town on
the following day, well pleased with our trip,
and with what we had seen.

THE CAMPO SECO COPPER MINE

Is owned by a joint stock company of the same
name, and is superintended by Mr. D. L. Mor-
ril, under whose able management, the mine
is now more than paying its expenses, and
will probably soon be in a dividend-paying con-
dition. It is opened at present to a depth of
200 feet, at which depth the vein of ore, a
solid mass of sulphides of iron and copper,
unmixed with slate, is twenty-three feet in
width, about one-sixth of which is estimated
by Mr. M. to be shipping ore, assaying from
twelve to twenty-three per cent, copper. The
lower grades of ore are sold to the proprietors
of the smelting works located near. The
shaft is not sunk on the vein, but west of it,
and drifts are run from it to the vein at points
where it is desired to open levels. The'body
of ore in the 150-foot level, is forty feet east
of the shaft, and is twenty-three feet in width,
and is divided at the end of a drift extending
eighty-five feet northward from the shaft by a
" horse" of slate. This horse is not found in
the lower level, but the vein is of uniform
width and character throughout the extent of
its drift. Besides the twenty-three feet of ore,
the vein contains a mass of slate somewhat
cupriferous, of unknown width, the we-tern or
" hanging wall." having never been reached.
It iB believed that another body of ore will be
found under this wall, aDd acting under this
belief, a drift has been started on the 200-foot
level for the purpose of reaching it. This drift
has been continued 120 feet, r.nd is still in the
vein It has cut a few narrow strata of rich
copper ore, but has not as yet developed any
very important deposits. One thousand torn
of ore were shipped from this mine during the
past year, averaging 16 to 17 per cent., and it
is confidently believed that the amount will be
much increased during the present one. The
hoisting works are driven by water power and
are capable of raising thirty tons of ore daily.
It is intended to erect steam works in a short
time, as the present machinery is entirely in-
sufficient for the wants of the mine.

After passing through the mine we went in
company with Mr. Morril to visit the works of

THE TAUNTON SMELTING COMPANY,

Located on the Mokelumne river, three fourths
of a mile below the Campo Seco mine, with
which they are connected by a railroad, on
which the car3 are drawn by a horse. The

Mht pining and JMftrtiffc § xm.

147

works are superintended by Sir. West, and
»<r? (ir-t set in operation in August. 1865.
Tfcej eonsi-i of two furnaces, of a style similar
• described by l»r. De Heirry in his
articles on " Metallurgy ol Copper." published
in the Pi: m last year. One ol these wus run
for fony-ihree day*, last fall, during which
time it prod ;ced l<9 tons of matt, and was
pronounced a -access ; hut as it was impossible
to obtain a sufficient supply of coal for the
winier, before the rains set in, it was found
try to suspend operations until next
Spring, when it is expected the furtiace will
Bgaiu I"' li"'d up and kept in constant opera-
tion. The blasl is Furnished by a McKeozie's
patent blower, which is driven by water power,
und is found to work like a charm. It requires
ight horse-power to euch furnace. Each
furuncu consumes daily from 2011 to 2'm bushels
of charcoal, costing here twenty cents per
bushel, and employs six men, besides outside
laborer.-, employed in Hi" processor preliminary
toasting, which is performed in kilns, consist
ini,' oi immense heaps of ore, at the bottom of
which in a sin. ill layer of wood. This process
drivr-a off a large proportion of the sulphur in
the ore and is performed at a very slight ex-
nose, the entire cost of this operation being
estun.ti.-d ai one dollar per ton.

Alter an hour very pleasantly and profitably
spent in looking at the works, and in conver-
sation with Mr West, we leaped into the car
and were Boon at the mine, where we mounted
our horses to return.

A PEDESTRIAN TOOK.

1 have this evening returned from a pedes-
trian tour of a week's duration through ti.e
copper mining districts in the lower part of
tli-- coooty, winch 1 found with few exceptions
in a deplorable slate ol decay and stagnation.
I left here lust Friday morning and proceeded
to Jenny Und, where 1 found some of my
former acquaintances and the old subscribers
for the Press ; but with the exception of one
"or two, who were away lrom town ut the time,
they were all "dead broke," and the village
seemed to be completely played out. After
putting up for the night with the worst hotel
accommodations 1 have ever found in Cali-
fornia. I left in the morning for Brushville,
This place shares much ol the dullness of its
sister town, but as 1 found here many of the
acquaintances whom I had met on former visits
my stay was much more agreeable. Copper
prospecting has long since been abandoned, on
account of want of means, while the only gold
quartz mine in the place, is that of Messrs.
Austin & Hathaway ; having been sold to
parties who have not \ot arrived to take pos-
session, business here is confined entirely to
placer mining. I here met my old friends.
Messrs. Gage A: Eddy, and known a uong the
most enterprising prospectors in the county,
but who are now engaged in placer mining.
From them I received a warm welcome, and 1
accepted with pleasure the kiud invitation of
Mr. Gage to pass the Sabbath with him at his
residence, and in the society of himself and his
very interesting family. The time passed so
pleasantly, that for a time I forgot the dullness
of business and thu cares and fatigues of travel,
and seemed to be enjoying the comforts and
associations of home in a civilized aud Chris-
tain land. But all pleasures are fleeting, Mon-
day morning came, and my journey must be
resumed ; so bidding a reluctant good-bye to
my kind host and his family, I set out on the
road to the Caledonia copper mine, located
seven miles east of Brushville, and twelve
miles north of Copperopolis, on the Salt Spring
Valley and Mokelumne road. The mine was
not iu operation at the time of my visit, other
work having stopped for the purpose cf putting
in a new pump, one of Hooker's patent, which
had just been purchased. A further walk of
eight miles brought me to the Kentucky mine,
Mr. Lewis Superintendent, who very kindly
eoterluiued me for the night.

NEW INVENTIONS.

On Tuesday morning I walked to Copper-
opolis where 1 spent two days, making the
acquaintance of some very pleasant people,
and examining some very valuable inventions,
which I found had lately been made here.
One of these is a safety cage, which seems to
have points of superiority over any now in use,
,and is the invention of. Mr. Wm. N. Shaw,
blacksmith of the Union mine. The other is a
scroll-saw, invented by Mr. Brown, who intends
to apply immediately for a patent. This in-
vention dispeuses with the clumsy " sash" at-
tachment, which is used in all other machines
of this kind, thus saving a large amount of
friction, and without any additional strain
upon the saw, giving the lull size of the work-
ing table free from obstructions, for turnin"'
and guiding the work.

COI'PEROPOLIS

Is a thriving place, but suffers a great draw-
back from the fact of all the wealth being in
tiie hauds of a few. These few, however, show
a very commendable degree of liberality in
providing for the moral and intellectual wants
of those who are necessarily more or less de-
pendent upon them. A fine public school-house

has lately been erected at a cost of $3,300, of
which 81.500 is the gift of Mr. Thomas Hardy
of the Union Co. Iu the principal of the
school. Mr. F. F. Bacon. I found an old friend ,
whom I was truly glad to meet. I was intro-
duced by him to toe Be*. M- B. Starr, of the
First Congregational Church, with whom I
visited a new cburch-buildiog now in course of
erection for the use of that society. The
building is of brick, in the sacred gothic style,
and will cost, when completed, lrom six to
eight thousand dollars. It is situated in the
ceuter of a fiue block of ground . having a street
on every side, which is the gift of Mr. 0. F.
Meadi-r, who also contributes largely towards
i he cost of the building, showing by his liber-
ality in a good cause that he is every way
worthy of the great wealth which he hus won
by his enterprise und good fortune. The
I C6 also supports a weekly paper, devoted to
advertising, politics, and general news, and
shows in almost ull other departments, every
characteristic of a prosperous aud enterprising
town.

Owing to the shortness of my stay I did not
have an opportunity of going through the
mines which have given 'ie place its business
and fame, but as I hope to visit it again in a
lew weeks, and ■ obubly make a longer stay, I
shall notice them further at that time.

I shall notice in a future letter the quartz
ledges of Mokelumne Hill and vicinity, on
which 1 am not sufficiently posted as yet.

D.

Mokelumne Hill, Feb. 15, 1866.

[Written for the Mining and Scientific Press.]

Pattison's Mining Bill in Mono County— A
Delayed Letter.

Messrs. Editors : — Thanks be to the Min-
ing and Scientific Press ! Such was the feel-
ing of .every miner in this sectiou, when, on
last Thursday evening's stage, arrived your
valuable journal of the 6th instant. It con-
tained the Hon. Mr. Pattison's bill for " An
Act for Acquiring and Maintaining Titles to
Quartz Mining Claims."

Unless you had, with usual enterprise, pub-
lished this proposed law in full, we would all
have been in ignorance of its provisions uDtil
too late. It was scanned over, and then
thoroughly canvassed, and was universally de-
cided to be ruinous to the interests of the
quartz mines of Mono.

Calls for a public meeting were written out,
and sent to the neighboring districts, and a
larger gathering of miners scarcely ever assem-
bled than mot to-day at Partzwick. Repre-
sentatives were there from Montgomery, Indian,
and almost every district in this end of the
county. Will Hicks Graham, of Montgomery,
was selected Chairman, aud T. A. Cutter, of
Blind Springs, Secretary. After a lengthy dis-
cussion, which was all one way — opposition to
the bill — a committee representing five different
mining districts was appointed. They occupied
several hours in the further consideration of
the merits of the bill, and reported against it,
for the following reasons : First, that in differ-
ent localities the extent of the claims must
naturally be different. Second, that it is im-
possible to trace a ledge in three days, least of
all mark and stake it as required by law.
Third, that in this county it is impossible in
the winter season to either visit or send to the
county seat (Bridgport) and have the claims
recorded. Fourth, for the same reason, the
necessary affidavit of work done could not be
tiled in time ; that the storms would prevent
such works, and in many cases the Indians, by
driving the whites from the claims, have
obliged the miners (as in White Mountain
district) to suspend operations. Further, our
present mining laws of the districts require
now an ample and sufficient amount of labor to
be performed. Fifth, the miners here are op-
posed to further taxation in the shape of
licenses ; but believe that if it is necessary to
obtain a revenue from the mines, it should be
from the amount received on sales of ledges
and from the products therefrom ; they claim
that the business of prospecting is a most
arduous one, and in many cases a question of
chance only, and that it should be lostered and
encouraged, and not made subject to onerous
taxation. As a whole, the miners of this
county believe that our present system of dis-
trict mining regulations is all they want, and
therefore simply desire the assembled wisdom
of the State to leave them alone.

The report of the committee was unani-
mously adopted, as well as a resolution instruct-
ing the senators and representatives from this

district to oppose the entire bill, or at all events
to have Mono county excepted from its provis-
ions

The meeting also adopted a resolution,
thanking the Minim; ami Scientific Press
for its watchlul care over the interests of the
miners.

Of one thing you can rest assured, a more
unpopular bill, as lur at lead as this section of
the county is concerned, was never introduced,
and we shall all breathe easier when it is
defeated.

There is but a few moments' time until the
express leaves. The Cornucopia company
have gone through the iron streak, and again
struck the mineral ; it is very rich, and looks
better than ever.

The Sierra Blanc are putting up cabins and
blacksmiths' shops at euch of their claims.
They are working seven of them, and ull look
well, particularly ihe Crocker, where they are
now taking out fine pay rock.

The Diana, with their little 4-stamp mill,
(about as big as you could pack in a good-size
trunk.) forward, to-day. three hundred pounds
of bullion, the result of two weeks' work.

Everything is going along smoothly, all are
in fine spirits, and there is not a niuu out of
employment who will work.

In haste, yours truly, X.

Partzwick, Blind Spring District, Mono County,

January 14, 1866.

» ii — i ♦

[Written for the Mining und Scientific Press.]

Mammoth District, Nye Oounty, Nevada.

Editors Minino and Scientific Press : —
That a mining district so rich and extensive as
Mammoth, should exist so near and be so little
known, is truly a matter of surprise to the vis-
itor here. The district was discovered two
years ago, and most of the pioneers remain
here. They appear to be an exception to most
of our prospectors ; having settled down to de-
velop their mines in good earnest, caring but
little what is going on in other parts.

The district is situated in the Mammoth
range of mountains (Nye county), about sixty
miles S. W. from Austin, ten miles due west
from lone, and only thirty miles from or south
of the overland road, the nearest accessible
point on which is White Rock station. The
district is ten miles square, embracing both
the east and west slopes of the range.

ITS GEOLOGY.

At the base of the east slope the formation
is phorphyritic ; ascending very gradually west,
the formation changes alternately to greenstone
and primitive limestone. On the western slope
we first encounter green stone, changing to
slate at the base. Innumerable lodes traverse
(uniformly north and south) each formation for
a distance of two and a half miles, then disap-
pear, trachitic rocks taking the place of the
greenstone and slate.

its mineral veins.

The lodes on the east side have been the
most worked, although there are many on the
west extremely rich in gold at the outcrop, free
gold being plainly seen throughout the rock,
which is much decomposed. There are others
remarkably rich in copper ore, of the peacock
variety, containing in addition considerable
gold and silver. On this slope are also two
immense lodes of magnetic iron, sixty to
seventy feet in width, outcropping for twelve or
fourteen hundred feet. This ore is very pure,
much of it yielding 85 per cent., and the whole
mass above 60 per cent. These iron lodes, or
beds, are so extensive that ages will be requir-
ed to extract the ore in sight, Surrounding
these mines, and for many miles north and
south, is one of the most extensive tracts of
nut pine in Nevada.

Here seem3 to be at once overcome one of
the greatest obstacles to the rapid development
of this vast silver region — the cost of machin-
ery for new milts, and that to take the place of
those worn out. Machinery can here be cast
from the furnace direct, at less than half the
cost of transportation from California.

This district is remarkable for its great num-
ber of argentiferous lodes, similar in character,
and all carrying pay ore from the surface. —
They are generally large and well defined, many
of them outcropping for a distance of three or
four thousand feet. All of them have the
same general tend — north and south. The
ores are very tractable, being unusually free
from the baser metals. They are chiefly of the
chloride variety, at or near the surface, invari-
ably changing to sulphurets as a greater depth
is attained. The chloride ore usually extends
down 25 to 30 feet, although silicious snlphuret,

in connection with the above, is met with in
many of the lodes from near the surface. (I
speak only of the predominating ores ; although
every known variety and combination of silver
exists here.) There are thirty or more lodo
opened to depths ranging from thirty to eighty
feet ; three or four have reached one hundred
feet ; two considerably more than one hundred
feet, and a great number from ten to twenty-
five feet : in every instance, with the deeper
ones, there is the nnmistakeable evidence of
permanency, and of extensive mines of snl-
phuret ore of high grade. Two or three com-
panies have reached the Ruby ore, heretofore
only found in the Austin mines in any great
quantities. Should the highly concentrated
ores peculiar to the veins of Austin occur here,
generally, (as they already have in some of the
deeper shafts) there is no estimating the wealth
of this district. Considering the great power
of these lodes, it will be vast indeed.

MINES BEING OPENED.

Along the line of junction, between the por-
phyry and greenstone, are some particularly
fine claims, among which are (beginning suuth)
the Silver Cloud, Uncle Sam , Almaden , Erie,
Josephine, Hatch & Graham, and Gould &
Curry ; with the exception of the first, they all
contain precisely similar ore, and possibly be-
long to one mother vein. From all the above,
working tests have been obtained, at the Austin
and o.her mills, which prove them to be cf
great value for their top ores alone, having
yielded from $80 to $300 per ton. and the first
mentioned much more — something near 8550,
I am told.

The next east, is the Keystone belt, in which
is the Keystone (beginning northj.Silas Wright,
Enterprise, Yolo, Ellsworth, Flag, Knicker-
bocker Series, Rough Diamond Series, Pearl,
Excelsior, etc. In the next belt east, we find
the Sacramento, Vigilante, Sabine, Martin.
Still further east, is the Live Oak belt, con-
taining the Live Oak group — EI Dorado, Yuba,
Huron, Juanita, Northern Light, Cactus, and
many others. From many of them average
lots of ore have been worked, yielding from $80
to $250 per ton ; in no instance less than the
former sum.

It must not be supposed this is even an ap-
proximate of the number of lodes in the dis-
trict ; " their name is legion." In due time
they will command a hearing by the tide of
bullion that will flow from Nye county, when
the mills now in course of construction and in
contemplation are running. At present the
mills of Mammoth consist of one small three
stamp, nearly completed, owned by W.T. Jones,
an early settler here; and one crusheror grind-
er, about ready to start. The latter is owned
by Henry Van Horn. These, with several lar-
ger ones to be put up in the spring, can run on
ore already in sight, or proved to exist, for
years. Mills cannot be in advance of the de-
velopment of the mines here, for pay ore is
found in abundance at the surface.

In a broad canon, convenient to the the
mines and adjoining, the two towns of Weston
and Ellsworth are laid out. They contain
forty or fifty well built houses, and are rapidly
building up, notwithstanding the cold weather
and snow. Wood and water are abundant
here ; the supply of the former is better than
in any mining district I have visited in Nevada.
The entire range of mountains north and south
is densely clothed with juniper and nut pine of
superior growth. With all this in view, who
shall say Mammoth district is not one of the
many spots of promise in silver-ribbeulNevada
A. J. H.

Weston, February, 1866.

Boasting. — People who are always talking
about what they can do, are generally found to
be the most inefticent when the time comes
for action. The Spaniards illustrate this fact
by a little fable. In Spain there is a small
bird called St. Martin's Bird, about the size
of a wren, with long, slender legs. They say
that one hot Summer day this little bird lay
down to enjoy the sunshine at the foot of a
tree, and raising its long legs upward, said :
" What do I care ; if the sky were to fall
now, I could hold it up with my legs ! " At
that very moment a leaf fell down from the
tree, and the bird, frightened nearly to death,
flew away, screaming, " Oh, St. Martin, St.
Martin, come and help your little bird I "

A Brave Boy. — A few days since a little
boy, Willie Soule.son of Dr. A. G. Soule, fell
from the balcony, in the rear of his father's
office on Kearny street, in this city, to the
ground, a distance of over thirty feet. No one
saw him fall ; and it is supposed he must have
lain insensible fully five minutes before he was
noticed. He was taken home immediately,
when it was found that one of his legs was
broken, and he was otherwise seriously injured.
He bore the pain of setting his limb like a little
hero. Looking up into the face of his mother,
who was standing by weeping, he said " Don't
cry, mother, it's not so bad as if I'd been
killed." After the leg had been set he said :
" Father, I don't think I can go to school to-
morrow."

148

W>ht §ptritt0 and St rtmtitk

SALES OF THE WEEK

IT TBI S. r. STOCK * EZOB1KQX BOARD.

Monday, March 5.

21 gnu Ophir at COO per foot.

36 shs Ophir at 525@530 per foot
422 shs Ophir at 540@550 per share.
166 sha Ophir at 655 per foot
168 9ha Ophir at 560@562>* per loot

Si shs Ophir at 565 per foot

1 sh Savage at 965 per foot, h 10.
1 sh Savage at 965 per foot, b 5.

i shs Savage at 960@965 per foot
6 sbs Savage at 970@976 per foot.

2 shs Savage it 9S0 per foot, c.
40 sha Daney at 9 per foot.

6 shs Ohollar-Poi osl at 370 per foot
17 shs Chollar-Potosi at 370@372H prft

5 shs Chollar-Potosi at 37 5 per foot, b 3.

7 sbs Belcher at 245 per foot, s 6.

5 shs Belcher at 2*5 per foot, s 3.

8 shs Belcher at 245 per foot
lsh Belclierat 250 per foot, b 3.

1 sh Belcher at 250 per foot, b 30-

1 ah Belcher at 245 per loot, b 5

8 shs Hale & Norcross at U75©1170.
2. slid Hale & Norcross at 1165 per foot.
2 sbs Yellow Jacket at 430 per toot.

6 shs Yellow Jacket at 430 per foot, a 10.

2 shs Yellow Jacket at 427^ per toot, s 10.

2 shs Yellow Jacket at 432j£ per foot.

3 shs Yellow Jacket at 430 per foot, a 3.
8 shs Crcwn Point at 1200 per foot.

47 fihs Overman at 65®7u per share.
65 shs Overman at 70 per share, b 3.

6 ahs Overman at 70 pershare, b 4.

7 shs Confidence at 76 per share.
22 shs Confidence at 1 4 per share.

10 shs Confidence at HO per share, b 3.
6 shs Confidence at 80 per share, b 4.

11 shs Confidence at 80 per share.

2 sha Bullion at 65 per share, b 3 -
2'i shs Bullion at 65@64 per share.

19 shs Bullion at 63 per share, b 30.

6 she Empire M & M Co. at 220 pr sh.

3 shs Empire M. & M. Co. at 125, b 3.
6 shs Imperial at 131 per share, s 3.

6 shs Imperial at 132 per share, e.
5 shs Imperial at 132 per share.

13 shs Pacific Insurance at 160 per cent

AFTKRNOON SESSION.

36 shs Ophir at 560@565 per foot
103 shs Ophir at 570<§r>75 per foot.

0 shs Ophir at 570 per foot, b 30.
240 shs ophir at 5S0@585 per foot.

72 shs Ophir at 585 per foot, a 3.
24 shs Ophir at 590@595 per foot
36 shs Ophir ai 600 per loot, b 5.

24 ahs 0-»liir at 600 per foot h 3.
12 shs Ophir at 600 per foot, a 3.
96 shs Ophir at 600 per foot

4 shs Chollar-Potosi at ui 375@372J< per ft
12 shs Crown Point at I240@i250per foot-

6shs Yellow Jacket at 4l0@4-& per foot.

14 shs Yellow Jacket at 45U® 155 per ft.

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 45o per foot, s 10.

2 shs Yellow Jacket at 460 per foot.

1 ah Yellow Jacket at 460 per foot, s 5.
1 ah Yellow Jacket at 462!^ per foot, a 3.

3 shs Yellow Jacket at 455 per ft. s3

1 shs Yellow Jacket at 455 per foot, b 3.
1 sh Belcher at -55 per foot b 30.

1 ah Belcher at 247 per foot.

2 sha Belcher at 250 per foot, b]10.
11 shs Belcher at 215 per foot

lsh Savage at 9-M) per foot,
lsh Savage at 981 per fcot, s 3.
2 shs Savajre at 990 per foot, s 3.
2 shs Savage at 995 per foot.

4 shs Alpha. G. H. at 275 per foot
6 ahs Confidence at 85 per share

6 shs Confidence at87*i pershare, b 6.

5 shs Confidence at 87*4 per share.

5 shs Confidence at K2^ per share, s 5.
10 shs Confidence at 82>£ per share.

6 shs Confidence at 81% per share.

5 shs Confidence at 87^ per share, b 30.

14 shs Confidence at 80 per share, s 3.

5 shs Confidence at 84 uer share,

15 shs Confidence at 85 per share, b 10.

6 shs Confidence at S2@82% per share.
20 shs Overman at 70 per sh.

60 shs Overman at 71©72 per share.

10 shs Imperial at 135©137 per share.
5 shs Exche (uer 8 per share.

8 shs Empire M A M Co. at 225@222K-
lsh Empire M A M Co. at 225, b3.

25 shs Bullion at 65@67 per share.
6shs Bullion at 67Ji per share.

Amount of sales £189,993 00

Tveiday, March 6.

652 shs Ophir at 653@760 per foot
24 shs Ophir at 760 per foot, s 3.
1 sh Savage at 1010 per foot, s 30.

11 shs Savage at 1025@110U per foot
1 ah Savage at 1 00 per foot, s 3.
lsh Savage at 1100 per foot s 20.

27 shs Chollar-Potosi at 375@390 per foot

5 shs Cnollar-Potosi at 380 per toot, s 30.

12 shs Daney at 9 per toot.

47 shs Belcher at 26D@2S0 per foot.

1 sh Belcher at 265 per foot, s 3.

6 shs Bplcher at 280@2S2 per foot, b 30.
' 5 alls Belcher at 280 iter foot b 16.

36 sha Alpha, G H, at 280©305 per foot,

15 shs Yellow Jacket at 470@500 per foot.

2 shs Hale & Norcross ai 1180 per ft, b 3.

4 shs Gould & Curry at 990 per foot.
33 shs Imperial at 16'J@162% pershare.
30 shs Imperial at 1;H)@160 per sh, s30.

5 ahs Imperial at 165 per share. s3,
20 shs Overman at 75@77J£ per foot
10 shs Overman at 80 per foot, s3

11 shs Overman at 77j>4@70 per foot, b 3.
285 shs Sierra Nevada .ii9r39% pershare.

30 shs Exchequer at 8©s^ per share.
ltslis Real del Monte at 6 per share.

35 shs Bullion at 65@70 per share.
10 shs Bullion at 7n pershare. b 10.

10 shs Bullion at 74 per share, b 15

5 shs Confidence at 80 per share, s 10.

37 shs Confidence at 8">@32% per share.

4 shs Empire MAM Co at 22.'>@222»^ pr sh.
20 ahs Caledonia Tunnel >it '6% ,>er sh.

40 shs Spanish No. 2 at \% per Bhare.

AFTERNOON SESSION.

16 shs Crown Point at 1300(91350 per foot

41 shs Chollar-Potosi at 395@iu0per foot.

6 shs Chollar-Potosi at 4i*0 per ft, b 3

2 shs Chollar-Potosi at 41 J per foot, b 30.
10 shs Chollar-Potosi at 400 per foot, h 10.

5 shs Chollar-Potosi at 400 per foot, b5.

6 shH Hale A Norcross at 118 ©1120 per ft

28 shs Gould A Curry at 1025@1035 per foot.

4 shs Gould A Ctirrv nt ]l)7l>uer foot, b30.
S60 shs Ophir at 765@770 per foot.

120 shs Ophir at 780 per loot, u 10.
96 shs Ophir at 8(H) per foot, b 30.
24 shs Ophir at 760 per foot, s 30.

31 shs Belcher at 285©30o per foot

16 shs Alpha, G. H., at 310(51315 per foot
8 shs Alpha, G. H., at 320 per foot. b3.

32 shs Alpha, G H. at 320 per foot, s 3

11 shs Yellow Jacket at 500@510 per foot
75 shs Exchequer at 9@9% per share.

20 shs Exchequer nt <J44 per share, a 3.
234 shs Sierra Nevada at I0^@n per share
60 shs Sierra Nevada at 12 pershare b30
49 shs Confidence at S5@3l) per share

20 shs Confidence at 82j-;@80 per share s 3
117 shs Imperial at 175@»02W per share'

10 shs Imperial at 160@t70 per share, s 10 1
60 shs Bullion at 80(5i9(i per ft. *

5 Bhs Overman nt 80 per share b 3.
16 shs Overman at 89@82^ per foot

Amount of sales...... £214,609 00

Wednesday. March T.

630 sbs Ophir at 75h@680 per foot

36 shs Ophir at 70"@69O per share, s 30.

12 shs Ophir at 710 per foot, b 3.

48 shs Ophir at 710 per foot, b 10.

168 shs Ophir at 730(5)745 per share, b 30.
103 shs Ophir at 710 per loot, b5.

6 shs Chollar-Potosi at 400 per foot, b6.

11 shs Chollar-Potosi nt4U0@385 per foot.
6 shs Chollar Potosl at 385 per loot, s 3.

10 shs Chuliui- Puioai at 390 per foot, s 30.

EEPOET

ON THE

Mining District of BATOPILAS, in the State of

CHIHUAHUA, MEXICO.

[Extracts from a wort just issued from the Mining and Scientific Press Job Printing Office.]

(Continued trom Page 133.)

XA "DLORES."

No documents existing as to the amount of silver it has given, or of
the time when it was worked or abandoned, the traditionary fame is at
our day the only guide lef*. It is to be remembered that the mine must
have been neglected for over one hundred years, during which time the
rains have washed away almost the entire attlepile, and the works gen-
erally filled up with rainwater to within about twenty varas from the
surface, to which point the mine is accessible. As to its depth, nothing
definite is known, we must therefore allow a medium of 80 to 100 varas.

I understand from authority, that according to their knoweldge on
the subject, it was began to be worked in or about 1729, by two Span-
iards, Don Pedro Sanchez and Don Guillermo Gutierrez, who pros-
pected the lode in various places, although to a very inconsiderable
depth, until they struck it in a place where it gave them better induce-
ments to follow. From here it began to improve, until, when it changed
into the hands of other parties with more capital, it netted the second
year over $250,000, and continued for some ten years afterwards in
good paying ore, most of the time being in heavy bonanza, in some
years netting as much as one million of dollars. About 1740 it caved
in, by improper management, suffocating several miners.

One of my men told me that when he was a boy, about 1818, two of
his uncles entered the mine as gambusinos, and, at about from twenty
to thirty varas depth, threw down a pillar, from which, according to the
best of his recollection, they took something like $9,000 in splendid
white silver. He used to aid them in carrying out the rubbish. They
were stopped in further explorations by a shaft filled with water, since
when he had not entered the mine again until I took him up there as a
guide.

For a great number of years the mining population of Batopilas has
been in the habit of going there after each rainy season, to wash the
terrero over, sometimes extracting handsome returns therefrom. Even
at the present time they still do this. I saw last year eight or nine
stones about the size of a walnut, of almost pure silver, which a boy
had picked up from it.

An old woman, still living here, some ten years ago, hunting up the
arroyo, found a mass of virgin white silver, without a particle of matrix
adhering, which evidently was washed out from the attlepile, for which
the late Don Marcos Viniegra paid her $182 — at the rate of $7.50 per
mark of silver (8 ounces). In fact, the fame of this mine is so well
established that there is hardly a child in the place that does not know
of the " Dolores."

In my opinion, the most proper way to open this once so celebrated
mine, would be by means of a tunnel commencing about sixty yards to
the southeast, which would strike the lode in this distance, and thence
continue on it some forty varas, to get below the probable location of
the bottom of the old works.

Taking into consideration all the circumstances of its history, its good
mineral ground, location and general appearance of the vein, it is more
than probable that with a comparatively small outlay, this mine could
be worked again into a second bonanza.

EL " CABMEN."

One of the mines forming the so-called " San Miguel " claim, near
and to the west of the " Sau Antonio," which it resembles very much
in its general character. It was worked principally about the begin-
ning of this century, by a Spanish gentleman, Don Angel Bustamante,
who, it is said, spent all his means in opening it, without meeting with
any success during twenty-two months. At the end of this time he
became entirely discouraged, and had resolved to abandon it, when, he
suddenly struck the first silver of what proved to be an immense bo-
nanza, going down 160 varas in depth, out of which he loaned to the
KING OF SPAIN over one million of dollars, in acknowledgment
of which he received the title of Marquis. The amount taken out
is known to have reached over fifteen millions.

Several old persons are still living in the district, who, when boys,
worked in the mine, and remember that in several parts of it, metal was
left. It is now, however, filled up with rainwater to a considerable de-
gree. The " San Miguel " tunnel is destined to cut it below its old
works.

THE "OBRA DE SAN MIGUEL."

This is the name given to a tunnel, eventually destined to cut all the
sixteen or eighteen veins, which lay in and form the great claim of like
name.

This highly important work was first commenced some ten years
ago, by a Mexican named Mendazona; who, being a poor workman, but
of considerable spirit of enterprise, worked the mine " San Pedro,"
struck bonanza there, and became a wealthy miner. His health, how-
ever, giving way, and his fortune dwindling by accidental losses, he was
finally obliged to give up, after driving it about 100 varas.

The claim, about the year 1860, got into the possession of an Amer-
can Company, very ably represented by their worthy agent, Mr. J.
Robinson, under whose direction the work has been energetically con-
tinued, and now attained a length of 200 varas.

As already stated on a former occasion, the lodes lay continuous,
more or less in a southeast to a northwest direction, averaging about fif-
teen to twenty varas distance from one another, with the exception of
the " San Antonio," which slightly differs in its course from them.

Some of these are celebrated as former bonanza mines, while others
have given more or less riches, and some may as yet be virgin. Besides
there are a number of lesser veins and threads known to run into them,

which of course will gradually become developed, and may also reason-
ably be expected to give returns, as several such, for instance in the
" San Antonio," " El Carmen," etc., have formerly been found in first-
class metals.

One, or, in fact, the first regular vein cut by the tunnel, is the so-called
" PIEKROS."
Out of which Mendazona, in a very small work, took first-class ore ;
also Mr. Robinson, but it has not been worked to any great extent, and
holds out the most flattering prospects, if further opened. Some three
or four threads have also lately been traversed, every one of them show-
ing splendid metal.

Mr. Robinson, who is absent on a visit to New York, I understand
intends, after his return, to push the work energetically, and there is not
the slightest reason for doubt that, once fairly started in there, on some of
the lodes laying ahead, the "San Miguel" claim will reward its owners
with another immense bonanza, and thereby, at once, raise the old fame
of Batopilas anew over all other mineral districts of Mexico.

Another of the formerly celebrated bonanza mines of the same claim is

THE " CANCIO."
Now also abandoned and filled up. Nothing as to its works is now
known. The lode shows, however, the same points as its neighbors, as
well as all the different veins on the hill. Characteristic of the metal
coming from them, is its extreme richness in sulphurets, besides the na-
tive silver.

THE "MARTINEZ"
Lays on the west side of the river, on a spur of the Cerro de Animas,
in excellent mineral ground.

This mine was worked about the year 1816 and 1817, by the Mar-
quis of Bustamante, who extracted therefrom a considerable bonanza,
principally from those parts extending to the south, where, it is said,
they still hold out strong inducements for following it up.

THE " SAN PEDRO,"
West, and between the latter and the " Pastrana," is a mine of consid-
erable reputation. It was first discovered and worked a little by gam-
businos, until later it got into possession of the already mentioned
Mendazona, who struck it in rich metal, and followed it down to about
70 varas, perpendicularly, out of which he took some $200,000, part of
it in beautiful massive silver. It is said that this mine and the " Mar-
tinez," gave the most beautiful specimens of bright white silver im-
aginable, some of which were sought and paid for at more than their
triple value.

The lode runs from southeast to northwest, and shows a splendid
vein of three-fourths of a vara in width on an average, of very white
calspar, with some crystals of galena. Mr. Robinson worked in one
part of it for some time and took some very good ore from it. He left
this mine, however, because his whole attention was directed to the im-
portant work on the " San Miguel " tunnel. It belongs to the same
American Company, who bought both claims from Mendazona. The
works are perfectly dry and accessible to the bottom, and in good
working order.

Any works recommenced on it that would go deeper, and develop the
lode in different directions, would undoubtedly bring it again into a re-
munerating state within a comparatively short time, as all the geological
features connected with it are very promising indeed.

I understand that both of these mines have lately been sold to a
company in New York, who will immediately send an agent out to
commence operations.

THE "SANTO DOMINGO,"

Adjacent to the " Roncesvalles," which it is supposed it will join in the
lower workings. The lode lays in the same excellent mineral ground,
with a general direction from south to north, dipping 18° West.

It was first discovered by one Don Nepomuceno Avila, who, about
twelve years ago, while out hunting for leads, accidentally came upon
this, at a place where the ants had strewed the ground with bright
shining silver particles taken from the lode. It was taken possession
of, and worked for about two years, by a Mexican lady of remarkable
energy, Doiia Trinidad Ortiz.

The works on the lode are almost perpendicular, following the dip of
the metal, which appears to have been a chimney of remarkably small
longitudinal direction, as hardly any works in that direction exist. It
is about 60 varas deep, and gave something over $40,000, partly in
white massive silver, and partly in extremely rich chlorides and red
and black sulpherets. It was especially noted for the beauty and large
pieces of crystals and ruby silver.

After the old lady left off working it, one Dr. Wright purchased the
claim and continued to sink a short distance, and took out about $8,000
in most splendid metal, some of which gave $1,400 to the 100 pounds,
while the average lay ran up to $800 for the same quantity. A mis-
fortune that befell him soon after, in breaking one of his legs while de-
scending into another mine, caused him to desist. This gentleman
getting, thereby, into reduced circumstances, left Batopilas, having trans-
ferred a part of his claim, including, also, the " Roncesvalles " and "San-
to Tomas," to a Mexican who only works them at intervals. Perse-
verance would, in all probability, bring the mine again into a paying
state.

" SANTO TOMAS."

The ore appeared on the very surface, some df it giving $14 to the
pound. But this proved to be only a small pocket yielding about $600,
and the discoverer sold out. The purchasers found, after sinking ten
varas, two other pockets, yielding about $1,500, and then transferred
their mine to two Americans, who, after sinking three varas, struck
another pocket of very rich silver, mostly averaging $15 to the pouud,
and in pieces of from six to ten pounds.

This pocket gave them about $7,000. After these, Dr. Wright
stepped in and took out another pocket of some $4,000. It is now
held by the same parties as the foregoing, and from the fact of having
given such pockets within a very short distance, would seem to hold out
inducements for another more extended trial whereby larger deposits
may be discovered.

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THE "SAX XESTOn"

Is (o the east of Batopilas, on the other side of the river, near the top
of tin' lull in which In the "Nevada" and '• Candclaria." It was first
discovered some ten years ago by Avila, and worked by Dona Trini-
dad Ortiz, to whom it gave a bonanza, beginning from the very sur-
face. Its depth was never more than thirty varus, with very little
longitudinal extension.

Since then it passed into the hands of a Mexican Company, who.
after working it for a length of time with very little success, struck,
aliout six month- ago, into what appears to be a new bonanza, the extent
of which it is impossible to foresee. The metal throughout all the
works is good, in part- it is of the first class, and much of it in solid

They are also running a tunnel somewhat lower down, which will de-
termine the downward tendency of the deposit,

LOS "TAJ08,"
A mine from sixty to seventy varus to tho south of the latter, and also
on the very top of the hill.

This mine was worked, as its name indicates, by mere surface open-
ing- or ditches along the lode, which seems not to have gone down more
than from fifteen to twenty varas. The ore was found from the surface
in rich " bodcjipics," (chlorides,) and massive silver, but temporarily
[Hive out, and nobody took the pains to sink any deeper, although there
is no reason to doubt that, with proper working, this mine would give
anew as rich returns as its neighbor, to which, in its general character-
i-tie-, it bears very strong resemblance. This claim is owned by Mr.
Frank Heard, at present at Batopilas.

LA " VALENCIA,"
Some 80 or 100 yards to the southwest of the " Tajos," is also a mine
of recent date, which gave, in three shafts of from seven to ten varas
depth each, three different rich pockets, varying from 80,000 to SI 2,000.

As no further prospecting has been done, except a small gallery, the
lode may be called, as yet, virgin, and certainly holds out very fair
inducements to follow up the direction of the silver, which, it is said,
bean at the surface. It enjoys great confidence among the mining
population, and belongs to parties represented by Mr. Frank Heard.

THE " AURORA,"
Is on a spur of the "Animas" hill, to the north of the town, and of
recent date.

The general direction of this lode is from south to north, running, so
to say, right into the hill, very advantageous for the construction of a
tunnel. The ores, like those of all other mines in the district, are com-
posed of calspar, intermixed with white and black silver. A number of
other lodes and threads run almost at right angles with the main lode,
some of which are of considerable dimensions, as, for instance, the
" Veta Grande," and give, combined with the excellent mineral ground
through which they shape their course, excellent hopes of very rich
returns. None of them have ever been worked to any considerable
extent, merely been picked at. Even the "Aurora" proper has but
very little depth and extension, although it gave considerable silver.
It is not worked at present, and belongs to the owner of the " San
Nestor."

THE " SANTA TERESA,"
On the spur to the east and opposite the former, is likewise in the same
hands.

The rock composing the hill consists principally of diorite, joined at
the present mouth of the mine by a stretch of stratified rock, and the
mineral ground (panino) particular to the claim belongs to what is here
called the " black " one, (panino negro,) the ores of which are gener-
ally found much poorer than those of the " white," so much so that only
the visible silver is counted upon, while in the other the not visible will
pay even richer. A great number of holes of no great depth perforate
the claim in all directions, showing that it was frequently resorted to and
prospected, but whether it gave anything worthy of consideration is not
known, as no documents relative to it exist. The same lodes which
cross the " Aurora," continue through this claim, in combination with a
number of others, more or less traversed by the " Santa Teresa" lode
proper, which dives into the hill.

Several years ago, this claim got into the hands of a Mexican Com-
pany, represented by one Don Jesus Valenzuela, who worked it for two
or three years, only enough to hold it within the law. About one year
ago they struck a cross vein and got into very rich metal, which, since
then, they have been following up, and have already taken out consid-
erable silver. For the last eight months they have worked in this with-
out taking the ore out, but they will do so in a few weeks, and I under-
stand that it will undoubtedly give them a very fair fortune, as a part
of it seems to be very rick indeed.

For the past two months, they have cut several veins in a work which
they are driving, tunnel-like, on the " Santa Teresa " lode, every one
of them in splendid silver, although they have not, as yet, opened any
side works on them. At the same time the panino, thus far into the
hill, seems to change very favorably. Last week they struck solid sil-
ver in one of them, of three fingers thickness, the first piece of which
taken out, I saw, weighed over fifty pounds; and I have also seen many
very rich samples from other parts of the mine.

Several shafts sunk in various parts go to show that the metal ex-
tends downwards, so that there is no doubt whatever, that this claim has
at last entered upon a bonanza which eventually may turn out an im-
mense one, considering that the whole of it is as yet virgin ground.

LA "VACA "
Is a mine located on a spur of the " Animas " hill, west of the " Aurora."
Several lodes cross, or join each other, near the point where a small
work has been driven on the above named lode. This, however, does
not consist of more than a shaft of about eight varas depth, and a gal-
lery of some twenty varas length, from both of which good metal has
been taken. On the other leads similar works are to be seen. 1 have
not been able, however, to get any information as to what the results
have been.

The " Vaca " gives very fair promise, and needs only proper devel-
opment to bring its treasures gradually to light. Its owners, Messrs. J.

Robinson and Thos. Laven, I understand, have lately sold their interest
to a New York Company, who, I hope, will go to work in a business-
like manner to find their rich reward.

One of the above named lodes, which is included in the " Vaca "
claim, is the

" VALLINAS,"
Which is known to have given a considerable bonanza in former years,
although its precise history is now lost to us. The works on it seem to
have fallen in, and nothing of them but a large opening (tajo) is now
to be seen, where the principal entrance was. I have heard that the
works have never been deeper than 70 varas ; so that a tunnel run in
at a somewhat greater deptli would be advisable. In fact, there exists
such a one to the west of it, commenced by a Frenchman, several
yean ago, but not continued for want of means.

The mineral ground through which the lode runs is of the first order,
and should certainly give strong inducements for more extensive works.
Its neighbor to the west is the " Martinez," about 200 yards distant,
with the " Aurora " about the same distance to the right.

THE " ANIMAS,"
On the north side of the " Cerro de Animas," was first discovered
twelve years ago by an Indian, who divulged it to Dona Trinidad
Ortiz. This lady worked it for some time, and took therefrom about
$30,000, mostly in massive silver, beginning from the very surface.
At about fifteen varas depth this deposit gave out, and, true to the
Mexican spirit never to exert itself in borra, the metal was not followed
up, but abandoned.

A couple of years ago the owner of the " San Nestor " mine com-
menced it again, and although only of late working it off and on, with
a few men, is getting into very fair indications, which may lead him into
a rich deposit of silver, as the lode is yet perfectly virgin, and all
other circumstances connected with it highly favorable.

THE " BALTAZAR,"

Likewise on the north side of the "Animas" hill, on a spur to the east of
the " Animas " mine. This is a very promising claim, in excellent min-
eral ground, consisting of a regular vein, and quite a number of lesser
by-veins which cross or join one another in different directions, mostly
running west to east, while others from south to north.

The former, apparently has never been worked ; one of the latter,
however, in years gone by, must have given a large bonanza, as its
fame ranks high among such. Very likely this consisted mostly in
massive silver, commencing from the surface. Now there is only a
large opening to be seen along the vein, some twenty-five feet deep,
witli an inclining shaft running therefrom southward, in which the cinta
shows itself somewhat narrow. This work was principally given in
stratified rock ; that would seem, in case it should extend further in and
downward, to indicate, or at least to justify the hope of another rich
strike below where it joins the diorite, which forms the principal rook
of the spur.

The other veins, wherever they have been worked a little, (and very
little work has been done on them, by gambusinos principally,) have
always given pockets of rich, mostly massive silver. The last one that
worked on one of them, Mr. Wm. Hooper, an English gentleman, who
resides here, and now works the " Santo Nino " mine, took some $6,000
from about five varas ; but he says that he lost more than one-half
more by carelessness in watching. His attention being drawn off by
other mines, he left it; since then until quite recently the " Baltazar,"
has lain unclaimed.

The entire length of the works on this claim does not go over thirty
varas; therefore it may still be considered virgin ground, and, consider-
ing all the circumstances, in my opinion, certainly a claim very worthy
of attention, as it very likely may contain great riches. At least it ap-
pears that only comparatively very short distances separate the various
deposits of silver, and lead to the supposition that further in towards the
centre of the hill, these will augment until, at greater depth, they may
form a grand body. The rock in the claim is remarkably soft, and
therefore easily worked ; wherefore the gambusinos like to go to the
" Baltazar," which, in itself, is another recommendation.

On the same side of the " Animas " hill, are two or three other lodes,
which respectively have given bonanzas, or at least considerable bodies
of silver. For instance, the

" TRINIDAD,"

Which, about the year 1820, in a small work of about sixteen varas
depth, gave $40,000, mostly in large lumps of massive silver, and was
then left. It was a few months since claimed by Mr. George Le-Brun.

THE " GUADALUPE,"

Which gave, equally from the surface, in a very short distance, a great
amount of metal.

THE " SAN PEDRO VIEJO,"

to the west of the latter, but in a different mineral ground, and others,
all of which, after having laid abandoned for many years, have of late
found owners who, I hope, may go to work in proper earnest, and reap
the reward for which their appearance, location and history justify the
hope.

THE " CARMEN " CLAIM,

Comprising a number of claims— some sixteen or eighteen— the ma-
jority of which run parallel with each other, in very short distances,
and equally good panino, from southwest to northeast. Its location is
near the top of a high hill to the southwest of the town, called the
" Cerro de la Descubridora."

Several of these lodes have given very rich bonanzas, some forty to
fifty years ago, as, for instance, the one known as

LA " GUADALUPE,

Out of which over $100,000 were taken. The works do not go over forty
varas in depth, but are at present partly filled up with rubbish.

[To bo Continued.!

5 8hfi Chollar Potosl nt 106 per loot, bSO.
32 shs Mule A NarcrtiMM Iu4llts.lu85per ft.

100 nils DttlH'V Bl 9!B@lu per loot.
8 nil. Crown Point hi 1:160 per foot

8 Ah. Crown folium \sn per toot, bSO.

13shs Yellow Jacket ill 60OM.51O per It

1 Mi Yellow Jacket at 560 per fool, S3.
64 Mm Alpha, O II. at 32110360 per foot

16 sbs Alpha. O. H., at 340(5)350 per It, s 3.

2 -lis BftVagQ at 1069 per fool.

I nil Savage ill IK 0 per loot, b 30.
Sells Releher al Sollpcr loot, S3.

7 shs Belcher al 300 perlooi.
16,-ln Imperial at 155(5)147 per sharo.
20shslinpennl lit 1.MK...I40 per share. s30.
16. h- imperial at 155isil50 per share, b 30.
10 alls Imperial at l.vi i>or share, b 3,
15 shn ovt rman at S6697K per foot.

6 alia overman a; Nl per foot, s 90.
6 shs Overman at 95 per foot, a 5.

6 aha Overman at l'V per foot, b 3.
20 shs Overman at 97H per foot, s 3.

215 shs sierra Nevada at 8li@9 per ah.
226 4hs Exchequer ul yi,(3I0 per sharo.

75 shs Bullion al 85(38; J, per share.

20 shs Hoi 1 1. in nl '.SI per share, b 3.

In shs ednililenee ateilpor aharc. b 3.

17 shs Confidence at 75 per share.

7 shs Spring Valley Water at 60>, per cent.
.irTKiiaooa SKSsioir.

12 shs Ophlr at 760 per foot, s 30.

72 shs Ophlr at 72i'ia760 per foot.

St shs Ophlr at 74(K5|745 per root.
120 shs Ophlr at 7501*760 per foot.
262 sits Ophlr al 765 per toot.

48 shs Ophlr al 7. 0 per foot, s30.
12shsOph!r at 770 per 5oot bSO.

7 shs Suvuge at 1«25(S)I0IU per foot.

II shs Belcher at 290 per foot
lsh Belcher at 290 per foot, s 5.

8 shs Could A Curry ut 1050(31040 per foot
4 shs Gould A Currv at 1070 per foot, b 30.

24 shs Alpha, o. II.. ut 315.51340 per foot
4 shs Crown Point at 13:0 pet foot b30.

8 shs Crown I'oin'iit i:i:::'.ni innoperft, 0 30.

4 shs Yellow Jacket at 50o@lfio per foot.
10 shs Yellow Jacket al 1751*170 per ft
40 shs Bullion at 95(5:90 per share.

10 aha Bullion at 96 per snare, b 10.

5 shs Bullion al 89 per share.

18 alls Bullion ul'87 VjSs per share.
5 shs Hul lion at 86 per share, b3.

49 shs Contldence at 70(5)7^ per share.
20 shs Confluence at 76, b to.

50 shs Sierra Nevada at 9 per share, b 3.
130 shs sierra Nevada at9M@9tJ par share.
150sli9 Exchequer at 10 per share.

30 shs Exchequer at 10 per share. 8 3.
60 shs Exchequer, at 10 per sha re, s 6,

9 shs Imperial nt 153 per share.

5 shs Imperial at 152 per share, s 30.
10 shs Imperial at 1524 per share, b 30.

6 shs Imperial at 152 per share, a 15.
Salts Overman at 90 per share.

5 ahs Overman al S5 per foot, s 30.
8 shs Overman at 85(187,^ per Rh.

$15,000 Legal Tender NoteB at 75c, s 30.
Amount of salea $213,352 00

Thursday, Starch 8.
536 shs Ophlr at 82O@760 per foot
12 sh9 Ophlr at 830 per toot, s 30.
96 shs Ophlr at 821K5IS00 per foot, s 30.
12 shs Ophlr at 820 per foot b 3.
36 shs Ophlr at 790(5,780 per foot, b 3.
53 shs Chollar-Potosl at 400 per foot, b 30.

39 shs rhollar-l'otosl at 372,4(51390 per foot

6 shs Chollar Potosl at 380 per foot, b 3.
2 sha Chollar-Potosi at 360 per foot, b 6.

27 shs Yellow Jacket at 475@485 per foot

2 shs Yellow Jacket at 475 per root b 3.
lsh Yellow Jacket at 475 per toot, a 5.

3 sha Yellow Jacket at 475(5)185 per ft, 8 10.
15 shs Yellow Jacket at 476I5J170 per ft. sSO.

6 shs Yellow Jacket at .M 0<si496 per ft, b 30.
11 8hs Savage at 104'l@1045 per foot

I sh Savage at 1040 per foot 8 3

1 sh savage at 1040 per loot, a 30.
6 shs Savage at 1045(5)1040 per foot, b 3.
8 shs Hale & Norcross at 105001080 per rt.
1 sh Hale A Norcross at 1080 per foot, s 3.
1 sh Hale & Norcross at 1080 per foot, 8 5.
66 sh8 Alpha. G. H.. at 300@335 per foot.
8 shs Alpha. G. H ., at 320 per foot, s 3.

8 shs Crown Point at 12K0@1275 per foot
6 shs Belcher at 260@J65 per fool.

1 sh Belcher at 290 per foot, b 30.
69 shs Bullion at (5,9091 per share.

10 sh9 Bullion, at 85 per share, a 30.
10 shs Bullion at 92 per share. s3.

6 sha Empire M & M Co. at 2:15 per sh. b 3
1 sh Empire M & M Co. nt 245 per share.

9 shs Overman ut 90 per foot, 6 6.
63 shs Overman at 95@9t per toot.
10 shs Overman at9i) per foot, s 3ft.
16 shs Overman at 95 per share, a 3.
20 shs sierra Nevada at 94 per share.

25 shs Confidence at 75 per share, b 3.
32 sh Confidence at 75@i0 per share.

5 shs Confidence at 75 per aharc, b 30.

40 shs Imperial at 151l@149 persh, 8 3,
12 shs Imperial at 1524 per share.

30 shs Imperial at 165 per share, b 20.
40 ahs Exchequer at 94@9 per share.

AFTERNOON SKS3I0N.

II shs Savage at 1000@P90 per foot.

4 sha Savage at 9S0@97S per foot', ■ 30.
84 shs Ophlr at 760 per share.

144 shs Ophlr at 750 per foot
12ahs Ophlr at 715 perJ'oot b 16.
36 shs Ophlr at 710 per share.
12 ehs Ophlr at 720 per share, 8 30.
12 shs Ophlr at 750 per foot 8 3.
12 shs Crown Point at 1250®1230 per foot

80 shs Dancy at 11 por foot.

3 shs Belcher at 285 per loot

106 shs Exchequer nt 9@9!-i oer share.
20 shs Bullion at 85(5:80 per share.
20 shs Bullion ut 90(5,85 per share,|b 03.

26 shs Bullion at 774@75 per Bhare.
15 shs Bullion at 70@G7^ per share.

22 shs Confidence at 75@72^ per share.
20 3he Sierra Nevada at 10 per share, b 30,

130 shs sierra Nevrda at 94 por share.

7 shs Overman at 90 per share.
Amount of sale8 $162,420 00

Friday, March 9.

42 shs Ophlr at 760 per foot
16=1 shs Ophlr at 735(5,705 per foot.
120shsOpliir at 730@72S per toot.

69 shs Chollar-Potosi at 37u@362 por foot

10 shs Clioliur-Potosi at 360 per foot, 8 30.

6 shs Chollar-Potosi at 370 per foot, b 30.
19 shs Chollar- Potosl at 3624(5)365 per ft
18 shs Yellow Jacket at 500@495 per ft.

14 shs Yellow Jacket at 500 per foot

8 shs Yellow Jacket at 605 por foot b SO.

5 shs Savage at 980@995 per foot. ,

23 shs Crown Point at 1276@1300 per foot
12 shs Alpha. G. H. at 3io per foot.

76 shs Overman al 95@S74 per sh
10 shs Imperial at 160 per share.
25 shs Buthon at 75@80 per share.
89 9hs Confidence at 78@75persh.
100 shs Sierra Nevada at 10 per share.
10 shs Daney nt ll®124 per share.
SOshs Exchequer at 94@9% por share.

9 shs Belcher at 260@265 per foot

4 shs Gould & Curry at 1000 per loot
52,000 U. S. 7-30 Bonds at 76 per cent.
$10,600 Legal Tender Notes at IbH pr ct ,8 SO.

AFTERNOON SESSION.

288 ahs Ophlr at 730@735 per foot

81 shs Ophlr at 7324@735 per foot

24 sha Ophlr at 720 per foot, s 30.

9 shs Yellow Jacket at 6I0@525 per foot.
6 sh3 Yellow Jacket at 52 1@5)0 per foot.
48 shs Ophlr at 740 por foot.

7 shs Chollar-Potosi at 370 per foot

25 shs Chollar-Potosi at 370 per foot Ij
12 shs Chollar-Potosi at 38U per foot, b 20.

5 shs Chollar-Potosi at 380 per foot
5 shs Savage at 990 per font

2 8hs Savage at 1000 per foot, a 30.
2 shs Savage at 1040 per foot, b 30.

15 shs Confidence at 76 per share!

4 shs Hale & Norcross at 1050 per foot
1 sh Hale & Norcross at 1075 per foot
4 shs Crown Point at 1310@1325 per foot.

1 sh Crown Point at 1300 por foot 8 30.

2 shs Bullion at 80 per share.

SO sits Belcher at 280@275 per foot
135 shs sierra Nevada at 1U<S)204 per share.
130 shs Overman at 90@95 per foot

60 shs Daney at 12 per foot.

55 shs N B & Mission R E Co, at 49 per sh.
Amount of sales $176,990 00

150

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CALIFORNIA.
Shasta Count?. — The Courier says that a
lode of copper bearing rock, which, for rich-
ness surpasses anything heretofore seen in
that county, was recently discovered by Mr.
Pierson, in the southeastern part of the couuty,
about twenty miles from Shasta. The discov-
ery was kept a secret for some time ; but the
locality is now known. A nugget worth 8272
was taken from the Dog Creek mines a short
time since.

Botte. — A correspondent of the Marysville
Appeal speaks very encouragingly of mining
operations in the hydraulic claims in the vi-
cinity of Timbuctoo. Considerable difficulty
has recently been experienced on account of
a misunderstanding between the Excelsior Canal
Company and the Shamrock Mining Company.
This quarrel compelled the suspension of opera-
tions on the part of several other companies,
until Mr. James O'Brien, of the Perry & Evans
claim, terminated the difficulty by purchasing
the Shamrock ground for $8,000. In so doing,
he has done a great favor for the general
mining interests of the neighborhood. The
Easton company, which recently made an ex-
tensive purchase on Squaw creek, is making
rapid strides towards opening their claims,
under the management of E. F. Williams of
Smartsville. The company employs about
thirty men, and it is expected that the claim
will soon be yielding large returns. The Blue
gravel claim on Sucker Flat still continues to
pay as well as ever. Mr. Chamberlain, Super-
intendent of the Squaw Creek mining company,
has sunk a shaft sixty feet deep, and struck
the blue gravel. He proposes to erect machin-
ery for pumping and hoisting in order to thor-
oughly test the mine.

The Andrew Jackson quartz mining company
are abont to resume active operations under
the supervision of L. B. Clark. They have
had a lot of rock hauled to Grass "Valley for
crushing which gave satisfactory returns. The
company are about to erect machinery, and
test the mine thoroughly. The Marc Antony
quartz mining company had to suspend opera-
tions on account of too much water coming in
from the late rains. They have out a huge
pile of quartz, but have no machinery as yet to
test it. They intend starting again soon.

Nevada. — The Transcript learns that Still's
mill is kept in constant operation crushing
quartz from the celebrated Wilmington lead
on Gold Flat. At the last crushing, some two
years since, from which time it has been un-
worked until lately.it yielded $35 to the ton.
No returns have yet been made public as to its
present yield.

Work has recently been resumed on the
Mattingly ledge. Some years ago several
crushings were taken out of this ledge, and
worked at Grass Valley and Nevada, but did
not pay. The owners are still confident of the
richness of their claims, and are determined to
prospect it to a greater depth. This ledge is
upon the same range as the Star Spangled
Banner. There is no reason why it should not
be rich.

The Eistil company on the Prosper ledge,
on Canada Hill, is constantly at work, with
most gratifying success. Last fall stock in this
company sold for $30 per share ; a few days
since a share was sold for $150, which was
bought in by the company for $500. A lot
of eighty tons of rock is now being crushed at
the French mill, and it is expected the returns
coming to the above share lor this] lot alone,
will refund the amount paid for it. So says
the Transcript.

The Gazette says the Pennsylvania mill was
started up on Monday last, for the first time
aince it came to a sudden stop last fall by the
bursting of the boiler. They have out about
fifty tons of ore, which it is thought will pay
870 to the ton. The indications are favorable
for this becoming one of the best mines in the
vicinity.

Some very rich rock is being taken out of
the Deadwood ledge, near the Oriental mill.
This claim paid remarkably well some years
ago, and the original discoverers each made a
small fortune by working the ledge and selling
out. It has been worked but very little for
several years past, never having been opened
to any depth.

The Excelsior Mines. — We hear that the
ExcelBior mills have been stopped for want of
ore. A correspondent of the Virginia En-
terprise says that Winton's mill has been
crushing rock from the Pacific ledge and made
good results. The California mill will start
again in a few weeks and will make the next
crushing from the famous California ledge.
The Enterprise mill is not yet finished, but
may be completed by the first of April. The
months of February and March will event-
ually be the hauling season. During these two
months the snow is compact so that a road may
be broken anywhere with but little trouble, aud

with no danger of its being filled up with snow. 1 1 would say, rather let them lay idle than give
The advantage of hauling with sleds and I out such contracts, as they are most injurious

oxen, compared with mules and wagons, are
obvious, and our milimen and others will be
prepared for this another season.

Calaveras. — The Copperopolis Couri'r
says that a number of companies which tem-
porarilv suspended operations last fall, in this
and adjoining districts, are now making ar-
rangements to resume work. Besides the*e
are numerous other companies which intend to
commence work on their claims next summer.
The permanency of the Union and Keystone
is giving capitalists confidence in our mines.

Amador. — The Amador Cinnabar mining
company have commenced work in earnest
upon their ground, and it will not be loug
before they will be able to ascertain the true
value of their claim. Persons who are amiliar
with this kind of mining speak well of the
" prospect."

The Ledger learns that another quartz mill
will soon be commenced near this place ; it
will be erected for the purpose of crushing the
rock taken from the Kennedy, one of the rich-
est lodes in this region, which has been worked
for a numbtrof years very successfully — the
rock takeu out being crushed at the Oneida
mill.

Mariposa. — The Mariposa Gazette of Feb-
ruary 24th says last week a very rich strike
was made in the Cerro Rico quartz vein, owned
by Jose del Cermen Eodriques, and some five
or six thousand dollars taken out. The gold
was very coarse, some pieces weighing from
two to three ounces. The vein is situated on
Bear creek, a short distance from the town of
Colorado.

Fresno. — Hishly encouraging accounts, says
the Tulare Times, are received of the develop-
ment and discovery of copper mines in Fresno
county. In the Ne Plus Ultra mine, whicli
has recently opened rich, a sale was made a
few days since at a high figure ; the purchaser
being satisfied that the lead is a rich and per-
manent one. A new vein was recently struck
about eight miles from Millerton that promises
to prove valuable. Public interest is strongly
enlisted in the subject, and important discov-
eries may be anticipated. There is no doubt
but the region around Millerton is rich in cop-
per ores.

The Thorn quartz mine, on Little Dry creek,
which has been worked imperfectly with aras-
tras for a year or two, is proving extrernely
rich, and negotiations are now pending to- the
sale of the whole or a portion of it to a San
Francisco company.

Tulare. — We learn from the Examiner
that the Wolfskill mill is now running steadily
It works most magnificently. A better lot of
machinery has never left San Erancisco. They
have made one run of thirty-five tons of ore
from the Baptist lode, from which they cleaned
two thousand five hundred dollars. They de-
sign putting up ten more stamps immediately.
HUMBOLDT.

The Register says that the Monroe Series, a
gold quartz claim in Dun Glen, has been show-
ing up admirably of late. A lot of five tons of
rock, recently worked at Holt's mill, yielded
$2,500. At a depth of about 72 feet, the men
came upon richer rock than ever before. One
of the men thinks the rock taken out will yield
$2,000 ; but probably, being an owner, he was
a little too extravagant in his estimate.

The Daniel Webster company has let a con-
tract for the extension of the tunnel 100 feet
further into the mountain. The workmen ex-
pect to tap the ledge near the end of this run.
ESMERALDA.

Messrs. Editors : Since my last, very little
of interest has transpired in this camp ; stormy
weather has kept mining operations back.
But one mine, that I know of, has steadily
kept working. The " Crockett" on Last
Chance Hill, under the management of Mr.
Gallagher, has been kept to work through all
kinds of weather, and from the appearance of
the rock that I have seen it will richly reward
him for his perseverance. I understand that
he purposes putting on a larger force when
the days gel longer and the mine will justify
him in doing so.

OTHER MINES

any mining camp,

to the mining interests of
and this one in particular.

THE PAUL THOMPSON.

This mine, once upon a time, was considered
of great value. It lays adjacent to, and about
three hundred feet due Boutb of the original
Del Monte clajm on La6t Chance Hill. It is
now owned by private individuals, having been
sold by the sheriff on the 5th June last, under
an execution for debt, and the company not
having redeemed, the sale has become absolute ;
the six months for redemption having long
since expired, Mr. C. Novacovich, N.Trivano-
vich and some others being the fortunate
owners ; alt ough their mine has been allowed
to lay idle, it is not the less valuable, having
a well defined ledge of good paying quartz.
To a few men with capital this mine would
prove a rich harvest. It might not pay under
a company adminstration, but would pay indi
vidual industry well.

THE DEL MONTE.

The sale of this mine for taxes, together
with the Del Monte mill and all its appurte-
nances, has been a serious drawback to this
camp, and will prove so until the resumption of
operations by the party purchasing. I exam-
ined the Del Monte mill a short time since, and
can unhesitatingly say that it is one of the
best, if not the best quartz mill that I have
ever seen, and I have seen many in California
and Virginia; everything is in the most sys-
tematic order.but it has been so often described,
by abler judges than myself', that I will not
go into further details, but simply leave it, re-
gretting that so fine a piece of mechanism
should be allowed to lay idle.

and that the machinery is now on the way to
develop some of our mines to a greater depth
than has yet been done. I am very glad to
hear of this, as I have strong faith in the mines
here, and capital is all that is needed to make
them valuable and paying institutions, and this
company I predict will be the predecessor of
many more to follow when the result of 'their
labor is known. ****

Will soon resume work, and the clank of the
hammer and drill will resound : 11 over (and
under) the hills adjacent to Aurora.

There are many mines here worthy of being
worked, that would pay well if the owners
would only look after them, themselves; in-
stead of letting contracts to parties to take
out the rock (for a nominal price per ton, which
they seldom or never get), said parties not
caring in what shape they leave the mine, so
long as they can gouge them out and make
them pay themselves ; leaving their waste
rock in the mine, requiring as much, if not mure
labor, to clear the mine of waste or bad rock,
as it would to work the mine originally. 1
know of many such instances, and to those
abroad who have the letting of such mines,

THE DAILY. MAIL

has proved q»iite a blessing to us outside bar-
barians, and the citizens of Aurora and ont-ide
camps are under (or ought to be) many obliga-
tions to Mr. Willington for obtaining it tor
them, and to bis gentlemanly son, George, who
superintends its affairs. It is quite a comfort
to be able to sit down to your breakfast and
take up the paper every morning from San
Francisco, Sacramento, Virginia, or wherever
your, fancy may lead you, and see and read
what is going on in the outside world. Our
enterprising news dealer, Mr. Michner, caters
well for the public palate in the way of news-
papers, periodicals and reading matter of all
kinds, and, as a reward for his industry in this
branch, is well patronized by the citizens, as
they are all of a reading and thinking turn.

AURORA,

or rather its citizens, are making herculean
strides in the literary direction. Already it
boasts of its Lyceum and Library Association,
which does great rredit to the literati of the
place ; and with the talented Gough as libra-
rian, it is sure to be a success. A course of
lectures is now being delivered for the benefit
of the Association, the first of whicli came off
a few nights ago, by W. T. Gough, Esq. Sub-
ject : " Geology, and its relation to the Bible."
He handled his subject in the most masterly
manner, and so enchained his audience that a
pin could be heard drop on the floor, until at
the conclusion, one spontaneous acclamation
went forth in honor of the orator. After the
lecture came a tripping of the ■■ light fantastic
toe," to relieve the mind, by exercising the
body, of the grand but eloquent subject they
had listened to.

CAPITAL.

There is magic in that one word. Upon it
is poised the destinies of men and mines, and
when I view the amount of capital that is be-
ing invested and carried into districts hundreds
of miles beyond us, unopened and unknown, I
wonder of what ideas men can be possessed, or
what influence brought to bear upon them, to
induce them in buying; large quantities of ma-
chinery, and shipping it. at enormous expense,
to mines that have not had a pick stuck into
them, or the least preparation made for extract-
ing ore to supply a mill, when by the simple act
of investigation they could find mines much
nearer and easier of access, well opened, and
ready to supply ore that would pay from the
word " go." To my mind this is the most Be-
rious injury to our mining interest on the Pa-
cific Slope — the loose manner in which great
outlays of money is made. Were the parties
commanding such capital to come here, exam-
ine our mines for themselves, or even send
competent persons to do so, my life for it, their
machinery would stop here, and they would
soon be rewarded, in the shape of returns, in-
stead of the heavy outlays that I know for a
certainty they have to bear ; and in the end
what is their reward ? a failure, and the total,
loss of the money invested ! This sort of thing
has been the curse aud ruin of many of our
best mining districts ; confidence is lost, and,
to use a common simile, " the burned child so
dreads the fire " that he will not seek further,
but let capital (what is left of it) seek invest-
ment in some other channel. I am credibly
informed that arrangements have been made

[Written for the Mining and Scientific Press.]

Prom Brown's Valley,

Mr. Editor : — If we had not already the
world's more recent history of newspaper ce-
lebrities before us, two papers in our own
State, whose names are in everybody's mind
and mouth, would fnlly illustrate the fact that
whilst political or purely party papers can sel-
dom be made paying institutions, nor even
afford any kind of satisfaction to those en-
gaged in them, other papers, entirely identify-
ing themselves with all the vital questi6ns of
the State, or those more particularly pertain-
ing to their special spheres of activity, soon
attain a most enviable, high and influential po-
sition, which increases their usefulness, and
finally makes them powerful and most benefi-
cial institutions. Such a position I predict foi
your own paper, if you continue your present
efforts.

We are to-day only commencing the devel
opment of our mineral resources ; and th
mining interest is and ever will be paramoun'
to all other vital interests of our State. Th
more I read your paper, the more I feel con-
vinced, that lor the more intelligent and eco-
nomical working and development of ou
mines, a well-conducted medium for the di:
semination of useful information is absolute!
necessary. Not only every miner, but all per-
sons interested in mining, will read it with in-
terest and profit to themselves ; and will alsi
soon feel inclined and ready to aid not only
the collection of valuable information, bu
also in extending the circulation of th
paper.

In most cases, success in mining is only ob-
tained after many years of great expense, of;
toil and patient perseverence ; and some of the:
more immediate causes why claims have been
so often abandoned for want of satisfactory
results, may be found, first, in the fact thai
we have in California as yet but very, very
lew men really able to superintend and con-|
duct the works of such enterprise ; and also,
perhaps, with too sanguine, and often ridicu-
lous expectations of those most heavily en-
gaged in them.

It cannot be denied, however, that the man
ageinent of such enterprises, this side of tin
mountains, has so far been more judicious,
economical and honest, than in yonder silver]
laud ; and as long as our claims will not lie
worked under the influence and according to]
the more immediate aud pressing requirements'
of a San Francisco Stock Board, there may
be hope that we will get along without an
crash or crisis.

Having given much time, attention anal
thought, during the last few years, to quartz'
mining. I could not fail to come to the con^j
elusion that, for lack of faith, knowledge am
perseverance, a great many good claims bav
been abandoned, and that the large sums ol
money thus spent, without any profit or advan-
tage, could ceriainly not fail to increase tliel
already existing discouragement, and thus*
completely disgust many of those engaged in
quartz mining.

Hence, I cannot help beginning my remarks!
with a denial of the theory so generally admit-
ted amongst miners, that quartz veins may payv
well on the surface, and perhaps to a certain,
depth, and then at once fail or give out entirely.
I mean to say that such claims should not be^
abandoned so readily. Ledges or pay streaks
may disappear in the shafts, and we may, for
sometime, lose sight of them entirely, as is,
often the case when we find a so-called " horse "
in our way; but with a reasonable care, and',
knowledge or experience in mining, we shall
always find tbem again. There can be no doubt
of this, as a general thing, as long as we have
the same casiug, cap-rock, etc., as before, to
guide us in our prospects. Ledges are some-
what like rivers — they pursue their course
sometimes straight and sometimes crooked ;
sometimes small and sometimes large. It is
for the miner to study his ground, and then to
act accordingly.

In this connection, it may not be amiss to
speak of a fact now positively established in
some of our quartz claims in Brown's Valley —
a fact of which I have never seen any mention
made in your paper nor in any other odo.
In several of these claims the pay streaks

with an Eastern company for working capital, ' are crossing their incline shafts, at an oblique

®fce pining and £ rienttfir f wsss.

kngleot from forty to fifty diyreeB, and thus,
vi-ry DBtarully, can bfl only visible ill III, 'in to a
Certain depth, whilst still tln-y continue th.ir
course Qninterupted in a dilfurent direction.
In oar Dann i>n>L'ue cluim. lor instance, the
Btriki- iaeaat and west, and the dip north, at an
ani;k' of fortT*fire dhwveae. Thestrike e
w.'«i beiog 200 leet 10 leogtb, the so-called pay
stri-ak, cooreqaeatly, can only enst in the
Duali for a leugth or at a depth of about •Jim
bet.

f ■ us. the Dannobrogue. in sinking their
shall tin feet below the point (200 feel) where
they lost sitfhl of tht-ir ledge in the shall, had
then to drift about sixty leet, in a southeast
erly direction, in ordtfr to reach again their puy
streak, whose course is from uorthweet to
BOHtbeaat, at an oblique angle of forty five de-
er Their next drift, at a depth of 360 feet,

or lint feet li.-luw the upper one, had, conse-
quently, to be 160 feet in length, iu order to
reach this same puy streak ugain.

New streaks crossing the shalt have enbse-
queutly been met with in this claim ; but the
quurlz not paying equally us rich, they huve as
yet not been worked.

What I have said in regird to oblique streaks
in the Dannebrogne claim equally upplies to
that of the Jefferson company. There, how-
ever, the strike is north und s »uth and the dip
Bast, whilst the pay streak is running Irom a
southwesterly to ii ri littuaterly direction. The
Btnsaks ou this Pennsylvania 'ode seem to ex-
ist al short intervals ol from 75 to about loll
feet from each other, und the quartz to be of
the same 'due color, and of nearly the same
richness all over these claims. If it were not
for the able management of John Howell, the
Superintendent, the Dunnebrogue cluim would
certainly have been ubunuoned years ago.

The Jefferson claim, which is now ugain
paying ils regular S'jll dividends every month,
was on the brink ol being entirely abandoned,
aud this even at the very time when they
were but a short distance from the puy streak.
In one of their drifts about two or three leet,
and in another but aoout six inches were
necessary to reach it. M.

Browu's Valley, Yuba Co., Feb. 1866.

[Written for the Mining and Scientific Preas.]

Mining about Folsom.

Hbssbs. Editors : — As I um about leaving
this place to visit the mines and miners of El
Dorado county, it occurs to me that a few items
gathered amidst the hurry of other busi
peas, may not be uninteresting to you or your
readers.

BXP8RIHBNTS WITH CEMENT, ORAVEL, AND
R1VEK SAND.

On one of the bright nnd beautiful days of
last week, 1 set out early for a ramble among
the mines iu this neighborhood. Less than a
mile distant, near the road leading to Prairie
City, I found Messrs. J. & VV. C. Salmon, in-
ventors of the Salmon Amalgamator and Set-
tler, busily engaged at ground sluicing. They
informed me that they had made some experi-
ments with the gravel cement, found in their
claim and throughout the whole surrounding
country, in some places to the thickness of
tweuly feet, which yielded,after grinding iu their
amalgamator, from S3.5U to $4.50 per ton.—
They are confident that it will be found in large
quantities, where it will pay well under the
stamps. If so, the good people of this place
and vicinity have not been fully aware of the
bright future before them, when they shall have
completed their canal — which will not cost, as
I understand, from a survey already made, over
thirty or forty thousand dollars. It will furnish
water power for an immense number of mills
and manufacturing establishments. The won-
der is, that such a project has not been under-
taken before.

The gentlemen above named also showed me
some gold samples (13 finej, taken from sand
from the Mississippi aud Negro bars, and from
others above the bridge and mill-dam, which,
alter being worked in their amalgamator, as-
sayed, respectively, from the different places,
S^.4U, So.20, 88.40, «U.2o and $40.50 to the
ton. If we consider the cost of raining and
crushing rock from a quartz ledge, compared
with shoveling up the fine loose sand on the
bars, it speaks well for the prospects of the
mines here, if the future experiments, which
these gentlemen intend making when the water
lulls, should prove successful.

Many here are incredulous, because fre-
quency not even the color can be found on
panning out.

The reply to this is that the gold is found in
exceedingly small particles, in a partially de-
composed ,-ulphuret, which readily amalgamates
on being ground. Time will determine.

Wll.I.OW SI'HINO BILL.

I next vi-ited a io ulity ubuut two mi'e^
southeast from Polaoiu, wliere the miners are
generally doing well— coma ol them having
very valuuble cluims, which cannot be worked
out foi man, years. Occasionally a streak is
said to be found that will pay leu cents to the
pan. The diggings are surface and hydraulic,
yielding from $2.60 to HO per day to the niuu,
alter deducting ordinary expenses.

.Mr. II. J. Hodge has a claim here which he
considers valuuble. having yielded to its former
owner Irotn S3 to £."> per day to the man ; but
it was loo far up the hillside to be prope ly
sluiced by the natural lull ol water, lie con-
sequently prepured a steum hydraulic, with a
force pump, the capacity being sufficient to
throw two streams ol water, I1, inches, 200
feet— something alter the fashion of a fire en-
gine, us 1 understand it — which will go into
operation this week, and from which he ex-
pects some $1"> or SJii per day to the hand.—
It is to be hoped that his most sanguine ex-
pectations will be realized, as by this meth d
many hills can be worked which could not be
Otherwise reached. Mr. II. also mude some
experiments on a stratum of gravel cement in
his claim, which is not so hard us that seen
elsewhere iu the neighborhood, which worked,
in a pun of his own construction, $15 to the
ton. lleulso expressed the opinion that it
would pay well to work it under the stamp.

From this toiiit 1 hurried over to Alder
Creek and Independence Flat, where the op-
posite state ol things is met with, und where
the dirt is hoisted by horse-power from consid-
erable depths, before it can be sluiced.

Ou the side of the creek towards Folsom,
there are only a few good claims ; that ol Mr.
Working beiug of the number, which will per-
haps average him Irom $4 to £86 to the man —
the greater portion of the ground here having
been pretty well woiked out. On the further
side, near the store of Davis & Co., where they
have deep diggings, Messrs. Hart, Matthews,
French, Tomlinson, and many others, have
much to eucourage them, not only as regards
the richness of their claims, but as to the
amount of ground that remains to be worked.

After leaving this neighborhood, I crossed
the American river to Lee's ranch, known as
Mississippi Bar. The mines were not at work
with few exceptions, iu consequence of a want
of water, which has damaged the interests of
the mines, not only here, but at Big Gulch and
Beals' Bar above. This is one instance in
which too much of a good thing is worse than
none at all. The high water broke the dam
and filled up the ditch.

On this ranch the claims are paying well —
some of them as high as $6 and $10 ; at Big
Gulch perhaps nearly as well ; but Beals' Bar
seems to be nearly worked out. Messrs. Small
& Parker are now the only miners there, and
as there -is now no hotel in the place, I have to
thank these gentlemen for the genuine miuers'
welcome they gave me. I should like, had I
time, to say more of Folsom and its vicinity,
but I must hasten to other diggings.

Folsom, March, 1866. Prospector.

[Written for the Mining and Scientific Proaa.]

Boasting of Sulphurets — Again.

Mesers. Editors : Tour correspondent, J
Mosheimer, exhibits a great deal ol'nnnecessary
ill-temper iD discussing the merits of the vari-
ous processes for reducing sulphurets. He ia
certainly very excusable for not having made
my acquaintance, but such an exhibition ol
" touchiness," so to speak, at the use of his
name in connection with a subject of general
public interest, is unwarrantable. He should
not object to fair criticism at any time ; and
if it becomes necessary to use his name in order
to identify the authorship of an invention which
he desires to introduce to public notice, such
use is evidently justifiable. I studiously avoided
condemning his " invention," in definite terms,
though convinced of its defects. But I will
now refer him to the excellent authority for
believing myself right in the premises, con-
tained in the very number of your paper in
which his communication appears, and also in
the previous one ; the same being a transla-
tion from Carl Frederick Plattner, by G. W.
Baker, Esq.

I know not whether Mr. Mosheimer has
ever " made the acquaintance" of the distin-
guished authority above referred to, but cer
tainly there is a marked " difference of opinion,"
in matters of fact,, between him and Plattner.
And as to the results, whioh he asserts have
been attained by his " closed retort" process,
any one who will take the trouble to examine
them by daylight, at Mr. Mosheimer's place on
Fremont street, may plainly see that very little
oxidation has taken place in the sulphurets,
but that, on the contrary, after being re-con-

centrated, they have come out as bright nnd
about as much Bulphure ted as before the opera-
tion.

In conclusion, Messrs. Editors, I may say I
have no malice to gratify in thus arraigning the
system of another : but only a desire to place
every asserted improvement upon its own
merits ; for by its practical results ouly may
wo know the true value of any discovery in
science. A thorough practicul test should be
desired by no one more than by the discoverer
himself. W. H. Manning.

Queries.

Messrs. Editors : In order to understand
Mr. Mosheimer's process, would he kindly an-
swer the following questions:

1st. — At what degree of temperature will
sulphur combine with carbon?

2d.— At whut degree of heat will oxygen
combine with sulphur?

3d.— Which has the greatest affinity for sul-
phur, carbou or oxygen.

An answer to these questions will enable
one to understand his process better.

Student in Chemistry.

Origin of Political Terms.— The term Wlrig
and Tory had their origin in the reign of
Charles XI, King of England. Some writers
derive the former word from Whaig, tne
Scotch for whey, and which is also the term
employed by that people to designate bandits.
Others think that Whig was derived from the
motto of the Puritans " We hope in God " the
word being formed by taking the first letter iu
each word of the motto.

Torn is by some supposed to have been de-
rived from the Irish fuory, applied to beggars
and outlaws. Others think it most probably
derived from tar, the Irish for bush; implying
tnat the Tories were wild and uneducated, and
lived in the woods ; and others still from Tar-
a-ri, pronounced tory, and meaning ' Come,
O King 1' an exclamation much used by the
Irish adherents of Charles II. The latter is
most probably the true origin of the word.

These terms were introduced into this coun-
try during the Revolutionary War, and were
applied respectively to those who favored the
popular movement, and those who adhered to
the King.

The word Radical arose about the year 1818,
and Conservative about 1830.

The term Cabal was first prominently em-
ployed, in a political sense, during the reign of
Charles II. of England. The name was given
to his ministry by the Opposition, or Tory in-
terest, Irom the iutriguing ^disposition which
they claimed wa3 characteristic of that minis-
try. It was doubtless all the more taking in
the popular mind from the singular fact that
the initial letters of the persons composing
that body spelled the word. The names were
Clifford, Ashley, Buckingham, Arlington, and
Lauderdale— CABAL.

The real origin of the term is doubtless
the Spanish term Cabala, a club, or society,
implying a secret organization for intriguing
purposes. It is synonymous with faction, a
body of men less than a party, having for their
object the overthrow of an existing party, or
the louudution cf a new one.

Franklin and his Gig. — It is now more
than a century since Benjamin Franklin, Post-
master-General of the American Colonies, by
appointment of the Crown, Bet out in his old
gig to make an official inspection of the prin-
cipal routes. It is about ninety years since be
held the same office under authority from Con-
gress, and when a small folio (still preserved
in the Department at Washington), contain-
ing but three quires of paper, lasted as his ac-
count-book for two years. If a Postmaster-
General now were to undertake to pass over
all the established routes, it would take six
years of incessant railroad travel, at the rate
of one hundred and twenty miles daily ; while
if he were to undertake the job in an "old
gig," he would require a lifetime for its per-
formance. Instead of a small folio, with its
three quires of paper, the Postoffice accounts
consume every two years three thousand of
the largest ledgers, keeping upwards of a hun-
dred clerks constantly employed in recording
transactions with more than thirty thousand
contractors and other persons.

A Model State. — The Vermonters used to
be proud of their State, and we hope that the
following picture of it, drawn by the Rutland
Heiald, a few years ago, is still true : " There
is but one city iu the State, and not one sol-
dier. We have no theaters nor mobs. We
have no police, and not a murder has been
committed in this State for the last ten years.
We have no museums, opera houses nor crys-
tal palaces ; but we have homes, that are the
center of the world to their inmates, for which
the father works votes and talks ; where the
mother controls, educates, labors and loves ;
where she rears men, scholars and patriots.

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San Francisco:

Saturday Morning, Mar. 10,1866.

JSudor.ement by the Miner.* Stute Convention.

Tho following resolution was adopted by the California
Miners' State Convention, held at Sacramento, Jan. 17th,
1866:

Raolvtd, That we regard a mining paper or Journal of
great Importance to the mining interest of California, and
we recommend the Mining and Scientific PaEss, of San
Francisco, to the consideration and support of the miners
of tho Pacific coast.

Improvement in Mining Stocks.— We would
refer our readers to the stock report, which will
be found in our columns this morning. It will
be observed that the mining share market has
been characterized with a greater degree of ac-
tivity than has been witnessed for many months
past. An extraordinary advance will be no-
ticed in some particular shares, and quite a
marked improvement in many others. It is
gratifying, moreover, to be able ho state that
the impression prevails that this improve,
ment is not due to any " bulling " scheme, but
to actual improvements in the mines them,
selves. For some time past discoveries of a
most encouraging character have been almost
weekly made all along the line of the Corn-
stock lode ; one of the latest and most impor-
tant of which has been announced the past
week in the Ophir. This strike has been made
in the ninth level, at a point about 200 feet
south and west from the Mexican shaft, and
75 feet north of the Central company's line,
where a vein of very rich ore is said to have
been found fifteen or twenty feet thick. This
discovery accounts for the sudden advance in
the shares of this mine the past week, from
$430 to $800 ; although they subsequently fell
to 8740, which was the closing figure at yes-
terday's Board. These successes will bring
about a resumption of work on many of the
abandoned claims along the Comstock, and give
promise of unusual animation for the coming
season.

A NEW EAETH PULYEEIZEE.

Messrs. Fithian & Young, of Joliet, 111.,
have recently invented and patented an impor-
tant improvement in the plow, which is being
received with high favor among scientific agri-
culturists at the East. It is called the Rotary
Plow, or Earth Pulverizer. The main advan-
tages gained by this, over the plows generally
in use, are : 1st. The manner in which the soil
is turned over. This is accomplished by a
lifting cut, in such a manner that the plow
does not bear an ounce on the subsoil ; while
those generally in use act like a wedge — press-
ing down with the same force as that
applied to lifting up, and thereby ironing down
the subsoil, as it were. 2. Stopping of its
pores, and thereby greatly diminishing the
tendency of the water to work its way upward
when the dry season approaches. This is an
evil entirely overcome by this machine, which
is so constructed that the revolving cutters
strike the ground very much as a horse's hoof
strikes it when he is pulling hard ; but instead
of coming down subsequently with the heel,
the foot must be supposed to continue a re-
volving motion, which of course would lift up
whatever ground it took hold of.

3d. The machine effects a most perfect
pulverization of the ground after it is so lifted
up. This part of the work is accomplished by
a series of revolving knives, which are made
to pass rapidly through the soil, they also
giving a lifting cut, and dividing it up into the
thinest possible slices — so fine that it is com-
pletely pulverized, as is sometimes done by
chopping it up with a hoe. The operation of
this machine, however, does it much more
perfectly than it can be done with a hoe, at
the expense of almost any amount of time.
Some idea of what is done may be inferred
from the fact that the gearing is so arranged
that with the horses walking two and a half
miles per hour, there are over 3,000 of these
knives passing through the ground every
minute. The ground is said to be left as
though it had been picked up and sifted over
the earth 1 It is claimed that with this machine
one man and four horses will do as much work
as five men with five plows and ten horses
can do with the ordinary plow, to say nothing
about the subsequent pulverization required.
We shall soon be able to give an illustration
and more particular description of this ma-
chine, which is now about to be introduced
into California.

Important Oil Strike. — We understand
the Bennett Well, on Corte Madera creek,
San Mateo county, commenced overflowing
with water and oil on the 27th ult. It was
still flowing up to last accounts, a week after-
wards. The amount of oil coming over was
quite small, however, not more than two bar-
rels a day; but quite enough to afford much
encouragement to the proprietors of oil prop-
erty all through that sectiou. The well is
only 104 feet deep. The oil is of a very
excellent quality, and burns quite freely in its
natural state.

About the 15th of March six Concord
coaches will leave Virginia City, Nevada, for
Virginia City, Montana.

Another Paddle Wheel. — Adolph Heus-
ton, an ingenious mechanic of this city, has
invented what he calls " Heuston's Self-
Feathering Paddle Wheel," for use upon steam-
ers. The feathering of the paddles is effected
by a very simple contrivance, consisting of a
lever working solely by the power of gravita-
tion, which locks and unlocks the bucket as the
wheel revolves, each paddle working inde-
pendently of the others. The invention has
been tried upon a four-foot model, and worked
to the satisfaction of several competent mechan-
ics and scientific men who witnessed the trial.
A model of the invention is on exhibition at
the Merchants' Exchange, for the inspection
of steamboat men aud others interested in
such matttera. A patent has been applied for.

The Screw Paddle-Wheel. — A United
States patent has been granted for this valuable
California invention, and we are informed that
the wheel will be speedily tested on a large
scale, both here and in the harbor of New
York. The couvictions we have heretofore
expressed as to the novelty and value of this
device have been fully confirmed by the award
of letters patent by the Uovernments of Eng-
land, France, and several other foreign Govern-
ments, and the theory of the inventor seems to
have been thoroughly vindicated by all the
tests hitherto made. In behalf of the interests
of navigation, we ardently hope its practical
working, on a large scale, may realize the most
sanguine expectations of the proprietors as
well as the predictions of its friends. A mode!
of the invention may be seen at the office of
E. C. McComb, No. 1 Government House, in
this city.

A New Amalgamator.— Mr. Andrew Hun-
ter, of this city, well known as the inventor of
a very excellent grain separator, and a concen-
trator for saving sulphurets, has recently per-
fected still another invention, to be employed
in amalgamating the precious metals. It is so
constructed as to be worked in charges, com-
bining the purposes of an amalgamator and
concentrator ; or it may be worked continu-
ously, as an amalgamator alone ; receiving the
sand direct from the batteries, and discharging
automically.

The machine consists of a square wooden
box, with sides as high as may be desirable.
The floor is composed of oak or any other hard
wood, sawed into blocks, and set upen end.
Upon this floor, and attached to suitable sup-
ports, is arranged a series of rubbers, shod
with iron and working back and forth with an
oscillating motion, making about sixty vibra-
tions per minute. By this rubbing motion the
particles of gold receive a slight trituration,
which tends to remove any impurities which
may have accumulated upon them, to the hin-
drance of their free amalgamation with the
quicksilver. All miners who have been accus-
tomed to collecting free gold by using quick-
silver in a pan, are aware of the great advan-
tage, and, at times, absolute necessity of using
the hand to rub the gold about in the quick-
silver to make it amalgamate. The design of
this machine is to make that operation contin-
uous, and by it every particle of the pulp, as it
comes from the stamps, is made to pass in suc-
cession under a series of these rubbers, which
may continue ad libitum.

A working model has been set up in this city
and submitted to the inspection of quite a num-
ber of practical miners, who have expressed
very favorable opinions of it. Mr. Hunter is
now in Grass Valley, where he has a contract
for putting up one or more of them at one of
the quartz mills in that place. When the ma-
chine is put into practical operation we shall

report with regard to its success.

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More Mining Sales in Grass Valley. —
We understand that a one-fourth interest in
the lone claim, to which we alluded, editorally
last week, and which is located about two
miles from Grass Valley, near Payne's ranch,
has been sold withiu a few days for the sum of
$50,000, to Louis Sloss & Co., of this city.
This mine has been promising very finely, and
a short time ago gave the most unmistakable
evidences of great richness.

The Grass Valley Union of March 2nd says
that Mr. Gerstler, the day before, concluded the
purchase of the Union Jack mine. This mine
is a western extension of the lone. This pur-
chase was also made for Messrs. Sloss & Co.,
at a cost of $50,000. The late owners of this
valuable claim were Con. Reilly, Martin Ford,
Dave Watt, Pat Lee, Frank Morse, James
Mason, A. Salaman, J. L. Sykes, of Grass
Valley, and Win. Alvord, of San FraDcisco.
The Union Jack is a well developed mine, and
the purchasers no doubt have an excellent
thing.

Artesian Wells Condemned. — The San

Jose Mercury says the great number of flowing

artesian wells in and about San Jose have

completely dried and rendered worthless hun.

dreds of acres of laguna lands in the southern

portion of the county. Owners of these lands

begin to complain at this trespass on the part

of the wells, and it is proposed to divert the

waters of Cayote Creek to the lagunas, which

will furnish an inexhaustible supply for the

lands in question as well as for the artesian

wells.

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Patent Allowed. — Mr. J. Hendy, of this
city, has received notice from the Commission-
ers of Patents, at Washington, that letters
patent for improvements on the Prater Con-
centrator have been allowed him. These im-
provements were fully described and illustrated
in onr issue of February 3d .

Reese River Bullion .—Night before last,
says the Virginia Enterprise of March 2d, six-
teen bars of bullion from Reese River, valued
at $13,542, arrived in that city. The bullion
was taken from the Savage mine, near Austin.

Anthracite Coal. — The steamer Labouch-
ere, which arrived at this port, yesterday morn-
ing, from Victoria, brought 105 sacks of coal
from the anthracite coal mine, lately opened
by the Queen Charlotte Company. This coal
is pronounced folly equal to the best Pennsyl-
vania anthracite lor foundry purposes. Persons
having a curiosity to examine the coal will
probably find it on Market street wharf to-
day, where the steamer is discharging. The
company will soon commence making regular
shipments to this city. There are two mines
already opened, and a full cargo may be ex-
pected within three months. A full descrip-
tion of this coal, with an analysis of it, was
given in the Mining and Scientific Press of
September 18th, 1865.

Discovery op Placer Diggings in Lower
California. — A correspondent of the Alia,
writing from La Paz under date of the 14th
ult., says there is a little excitement in that
neighborhood in the way of placer gold dig-
gings, which have been discovered some miles
south of the San Antonio and Trinnfo silver
districts. A number of sluices have been con-
structed, and sufficient gold to pay $4 and $5
per day to the man. The diggings as far as
discovered, cover an area of forty 6quare miles.
Water is yet scarce, but it will be brought to
the place if gold is as abundant as some per-
sons believe. The general appearance of the
district is very similar to that of the auriferous
hills of California. The silver mines show
little change. If it were not for the war much
would be done.

Rich Strike. — The Nevada Transcript of
March 5th says : " Karney & Co., prospectors,
have struck some rich rock on the third exten-
sion of the Star Spangled Banner ledge. The
ground of these parties is located near where
the lead crosses Little Deer Creek. They
have only sunk a short distance, but the rock
taken out is filled with free gold and rich
looking sulphurets. They have a splendid
prospect and a wide ledge, and there is no
reason why their claim should not prove as
rich as the Star Spangled Banner.

Central City, Colorado. — A correspondent
from Central City, inclosing his subscription
for the Press, requests us to give a list of a
few books most serviceable to miners, and
which can be obtained in this city. For the
benefit of our correspondent and others, we
would name the following : Dana's Mineralogy ;
Makin's Manual of Metallurgy, (fully noticed
in our last) ; Philip's Metallurgy ; Overman's
Metallurgy of Silver Ores and Silver Mines,
by Prof. Blake ; Kustel's Silver Processes of
Nevada ; Bodeman &, Kerl's Assaying, trans-
lated by W. A. Goodyear, and Ure's Diction-
ary Any of these works can be obtained in
this city. For further reference we would call
the attention of readers to Bancroft's catalogue
of scientific books, advertised from week to
week in this paper, and a copy of which will
be mailed by Bancrolt & Co., to any address
upon application.

Ione, Reese River. — A correspondent writ-
ing from Ione says that the mining prospects
in that vicinity are now very flattering, and
that the town is looking up for a bright future.
A 20-stamp, first class quartz mill has recently
been started, and a 10-stamp mill is well under
way. It is in contemplation to put up quite
a number of other mills next season. Our
correspondent further adds that " The Mining
and Scientific Press is growing in the esti-
mation of our best informed men."

The Specimens of Ore sent us by our cor-
respondent from Monitor, Alpine county, do
not appear to present anything especially un-
usual, unless it be the brightness of the oxide
of iron with which they are coated. They will
hardly warrant the trouble of an assay, and an
analysis, even, would not be likely to develop
anything of importance.

Some very good ore has just been found in
the Imperial mine, near the west casing, says
the Virginia Enterprise. A 700-foot level
will shortly be opened in the mine.

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From the Stock Circular of Associated Brokers of the S. F. Stock & Exchange Board.

San Francisco, Saturday Morning, Murch 10, 1866.

Capital is readily acceptable to borrowers in good credit at l@l£j
*$ cent. per mouth, and some important negotiations have been made
th- weeh upon still more favorable terms. The difficulty experienced
in loaning funds to be employed for regular business purposes, ami
upou real estate and other collateral usually preferred by capitalists,
hiis diverted some means hitherto idle into Stock chuunels siuco the
late rise.

Receipts of Treasure from domestic sources, sinco the date of our
Ust reference, amounted to some Sl.UOO.ono. During thoscme period,
the Branch Mint in \.hU city lias taken $125,000 for coinage.

The supply of Bullion on the market i- thought to be fully adequate
to the wiini- of shippers, and owinir, to the low rates ruling in New
York, Gold liars have been in rather less active request at 840(^850.
Silver Bars, for refining purposes, huve been sold as high as 2 ^p cent,
premium, but the current quotations at the close, for average grades
are 1(5)134 rG* cent, premium.

Currency Bills on the Atlantic ure offered at 30 "# cent, premium on
gold. Telegraphic transfers are made at 2£4' ^fJ cent, premium, and
Bight Drafts, payable in coin, are quotable at 2} I 1$ cent, premium
(including stamp). Sterling is selling at 48>£@48Jod for best Bank-
ers'Bills ; Commercial at 49'4(</ -ilK.d.

Legal Tender Notes have been inactive, but firmer at enhanced
mtea.and sales were made at 75^C,8 30, closing at 75££c asked. Our
latest telegraphic advices from New York quote Gold at about 1312'.,'.

The Share market has been characterized by unusual activity this
week, and the recorded transactions at the Board show a larger weekly
aggregate than for many months past. The present excitement upon
the Stock exchange, the extraordinary advance in some shares, and the
material improvement in othors, have been occasioned solely by the
very favorable developments made recently, and the discouraging
views entertained by some croakers a short time since as to the wan.
ing productiveness of the Comstock lode, were not, it would seem,
based upon sound premises, if its present appearance in certain locali-
ties affords any evidence of intrinsic value or future permanency.

Crown Point has been dealt in to the extent of 40 feet, advancing
from $1,00(1 to $1,375, buyer 30; receding to $1,230, and closing at
fl,325. During the weekending March 2d, 6G3 tons of ore were
hoisted to the surface. In running some 20 feet south of the south
incline on the 300-feet level, the ore is said to be improving in quality
and quantity. A new body of ore was met with recently, in drifting
west, some 30 feet above the lower level. This deposit is said to be
;p.j ' t feet wide, and promises to become a valuable addition to the
resources of the mine. The aggregate receipts of Bullion last month
amounted to $153,640.93, the ore reduced averaging $45.63 per ton.
There is some talk of a dividend for the month of February.

Hale & Norcrosa receded from $1,200 to SI, 040, rallied to 1.085,
dropped to $1,050, then sold at SI ,080, and closed at $1,075. No
material change has taken place the past few days in the general char.
acter of the lode in the 700-feet level. Its width, as disclosed in the
different cross-cuts, varies from 12 to 25 feet. Sinking has begun for
a new level below, and a drift is also under way across the 535-feet
level, preparatory to sinking, with a view to connect that and the 700-

faet level. Tito mine is now producing some 50 tons of ore per day,
WOrtfa from $40 to $4fi pel ton ; and receipts of Bullion this week have
amounted to -SI 1,000. A dividend is deemed probable for the current
month.

8avage rose from $940 to 81,100, fell to $1,010, rallied to 81.070,
buyer 30 ; then Bold at $990, 00 d dosed .a si ,iiiii, b. 30— some 70 feet
in all changing hands. The product of the mine is averaging about G5
tODS Of ore per day, and the total yield of Bullion last month exceeded
$150,000. The last " clean-up " of 500 tons of ore at the Marysville
mill averaged 954 per ton.

Gould & Curry advanced from 8900 to $1,070, buyer 30, and closed
at $1,010. There is no new feature in any portion of this claim.
Little or no progress lias been m;ule recently iu the exploration of the
2d Station, but drifting continues vigorously on the 4th.

Ophir has attracted decided attention this week, and nearly 600 feet
changed hands, advancing from 8430 to $770, receding to $700, rally"
ing to 8820, dropping to 8750, and closing yesterday at 8740.
In drifting south and west, some 200 feet from the Mexican shaft, in
the 9th Gallery, a very promising body of ore has been found. This
deposit is about 75 feet north of the Central Line, and is said to show
in the cross-cut a width of 15 feet.

Yellow Jacket has been active, and 170 feet were sold, rising from
8420 to 8510, receding to 8470, then selling at $485, and closing at
$525(5 500. Drifting continues from South shaft, and favorable indi-
cations have been met with this week.

Chollar-Potosi has been in some favor, and nearly 400 feet changed
hands, advancing from $352 to $410, buyer 10 ; receding to $472, and
selling yesterday at $362@380. The Piute Station of the Potosi is
Siiid to be looking better, and continues to turn out a large supply of
ore. The stope over head of incline in the Bujazette Ground dis-
closes nn " euormous " body of low grade ore, which is being easily
and cheaply mined. In the station 60 feet below Potosi Tunnel, some
good ore has been found in the old drift, 70 feet south, and in the
drift cast the south end shows ore about 10 feet wide. The drift to
the I' dge from the new shaft is in 195 feet. During the week ending
March 2d, l.Olo'o tons of ore were sent to custom mills.

Alpha fell from $290 to 8275, rose to 834(1. then sold at 8305, and
closed at 8310. Belcher advanced from $225 to 8300, then declined
to 8260, and selling yesterday at 8275@280.

Empire Mill and Mining company is in much better favor, and email
sales were made, advancing from 8210 to $245, and closing at 8245 bid.
Some 1,500 tons of ore were raised to the surface last month, and
about 1,200 tons were reduced, producing $36,000. During the past
ten days a better quality of ore has been found. A dividend is anti-
cipated for the mouth of March.

Imperial rose from $127-50 to 8175, tell to 8147, rallied to 8150,
and then sold at the close at 8160. The aggregate receipts of
Bullion last month amounted to 874,025.05. This company had a sur-
plus on hand of some 830,000 at the beginning of the month, with an
indebtedness of 84,000, maturing on the 28th instant. The Gold Hill
mill has commenced to crush ore from the Holmes mine, and the Alta
shaft is down, iu all, some 90 feet.

Confidence rose from $70 to $85, fell to 870, rallied to 875, and
closed at 875. Overman rose from 863 to 897, fell to $87, then
advanced to 895, closing at $95. Bullion has been dealt in within a
range of ®60@86, closing at 880.

The aggregate recorded sales of Stocks, since Saturday last,
amounted to 81,050,264.

San Francisco Stock and Exchange Board.

Bid. Asked.

United States 7 3-10tlis $ 76 $ 76>i

Gor. Legal Tender Notes 75 J£ 75%

State Bonds, 7 f. rem 85 86

Sin Francisco lo ft cent

San Francisco BnndB, 1855, 6 ft cunt 70

Sao Francisco Bonds, 1858.6 ft cent 67

Saoruroento CHy Bonds, fl ft cent

Sacramento County Bonds, 6 ft cent 63 60

Marysville Bonds, 10 ft ceut 75

Stockton Bonds, 10 ft cent 60 65

Ylllm County Bonds, 10 ft CODt .... 75 80

Butte County Bonds, 10 ft cant 75 73

California Navigation Co 55 57

Stile Telegraph tHack 30 32

Ban Francisco Gas Co

Sacramento Gas Co 75

Spriug Valley Wtttur Co 60 60%

RAILROADS.

Barramento Valley Railroad

Omnibus Railroad 47 50

Central Railroad Co 65

North Beach und Mission 49 40

M1NINU STOCKS.

Ophlr $ 725 $ 730

Gould & Curry 1000 1010

Empire M. &M.Co..... 245 260

Sierra Bultcs Quartz Co

Central ....

California.

Savage 995 1000

Ch.dl'ar-Potosl 362 365

Hale St Norcroaa 1U80 1090

White & Murphy

Sierra Nevada 10

Yellow Jacket 495 500

Overman 87 S8

Cedar Hill Tunnel

"Wide Wefl 9 10

Drown Point 1300 1310

Antelope

Emeralda 1 6

J&tua ....

Real del Monte -. 15

Bullion, G. H 80 81

Eur.keyc

DICK -idea

Imperial 160 1C0

Alpha ; 305 310

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Do Superfine. 6 50 @ 6 75

Corn Meal, ft 100 ft (@ 3 50

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Oats', choice, ft 100 ft 2 10 (& 2 20

Barley, ft :00 ft 1 00 @ 1 15

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Potatoes, $ 100 ft 1 05 @ 1 25

Kay, ft ion 10 00 («16 00

Live Oak Wood, ft cord 8 00 (dilQ 00

Bt'of, on foot, ft ft 6® 7

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Groceries, Etc.
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Bo China 10 <fr 12^

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Ranch Butter, ft ft 40 (SJ 45

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San Francisco Metal Market.

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Jobbing pried ride from ten tn fi/Uitn per cent, higher than the

following quotations.)

San FranoisCo, March 10, 1866.

Ikon.— Duty: Pig $9 ft ton; Railroad 60c ft 100 fts; Bar
l@l>£c ft ft; f-hei'l, polished, 3c ft ft, comnmn, 1J^@
l&c ft ft; P.ate l>£c ft ft; Pipe, lJic ft ft; Galvanized
2Mc ft ft-

Scotch inn! English Pig ft ton 60 ©—65

American Pig ft ton 66 ©60

Refined Bar, had assortment, ftft 3 @—

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Boiler No. 1 to 4 <- 4 @ 5

Plate No. 5 to 9 4^@ 6

Sheet No. 10 to 13 4 @—

Sheet No. 14 to i0 , 5 @—

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Copper.— Duty : Sheathing 3>Sc ft ft; Pig & Bar 2J£c ft ft

Sheathing ft. ft 36 @3H

Sheathing, Old 20 ©30

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Sheathing, Old Yellow 12 @13

Bolts 13 ©16

Composition Nails 30 @32

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Plates, Charcoal, IX ft box 14 ©15

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Steiil.— English Cast Steol, ftft 12.1, ©16

Quicksilver.— Per ft — ©65

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laws, as well as other new and Imperative regulations.
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with none but active and experienced .solicitors. Thk Mim-
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piled with the requisition* ol the Department, and properly
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MINING SHAREHOLDERS' DIEE0T0BY.

List of Notices of Meetings, Dividends. As-
sessments and Delinquent Sales.

Oampriilng thf Namea of Companies, District or Count)
of Loi.'rttioii, Amount of Assessment; Date of Meeting. Do-
liniiueni Advvriiwmcnt and Sale, and Amount and Time
of Pftvinent of Dividends.

COMPILED FOR EVERY ISSUE.

Adverttted In the Mining nnd Scientific Press
und uihcr Haa Frunvlsco Journal**.

HANK AU'TOr DAT ADV'O DAT

AHD LQOATWK. ASSESSMENT. DKLIN«'T LIST. Of SAL*.

Arbltrlas. fluhuatm, Max,, SI Mar ©—April 9

Alpha. Uold Ull), Storey co., Nov., *30 Mar 2*— April**

Boston Copper, 60c. Mar 3— Mar W

Bunker HillC. G. ft 3. M. co., $1.80 M«r»-Aprll <

Bullion $io 00

Bacon M. & M. co Meeting Mar 6

Consolidated Silver Hill M Co., Nev.,$,.> Feb 17— Mar *•

Comet Petroleum co.,30c Mar Ml — April U*

Consolacion, $1.25 Mar 31— April lb

Capital, Lauder co., Ncv„ $5 April 3— April 19

Casselll, Nevado co., Cal,, $5 Fob 20— Mar 8

Cole, Storey co., Nov., $1 Mar 16— Mar 31

Chlplonea, Sonora, Mex., $5 Mar U— Mar 38

California, Virginia Dial., Nev Meeting March 12

Daney Annual Meeting Mar 6

Eagle Quartz, Amador co., Cal., $1 April 7-Aprll 2ft»

Evoca, Del Norlc co., Cal., C5c Mar 3— Mar 19*

Evening Star, Humboldt co., Nev., We Mar 31— April 14*-

Equallty Copper co Annual Meeting Marl*

Emerald Copper, $1 Feb 10— Feb 24

El Taste Salo March 10

Franco-Americano, San Antonio, L, Cal., 60c— Mar 17— Mar 28
Geo. Washington, Alpine co., Cal. ,$1.50. .Ear 24— April 10*

Honest Miner, Lander co., Nev., $1 April 7— April 18"

Hale A Norcross Meeting March 14*

Hauscom, Copper, Del Norte co., 15c Mar 31— April 14"

"I.X.L.," Alpine co., Cal., $2. 50 Mar 5— Mar 19

Keokuk. Contra Costa co., Cal., 10c Mar 17— Mar 31*

Kcarsargc Feb 17— Mar 16*

Jcwett, Storey co., Ncv.,$l Mar 3— Mar 20*

Jeffrey Oil, 50c Feb 26— Mar 3

Leland, Arizona, 5fc Mar 3— Mar 19*

Lady of the Lake, Arlzonn Mar 3— Mar 19"

Llbertad, Sonora, Mex Meeting March 7

London Quartz, 50c Feb 20— March 10

La Fernandez, Sonora, Mex., $fi Mar 1— Mar 15

Lady Biyan, Storey co-, Nov., $1 Apsll 9— April 21

Mosquito, Calaveras, Cal., $5 April 7— April 23,

Morning Star, Alpine co,, $1 Mar 13— Mar 19

Maria, Chlhuaha, Mex,, $2 ' March 31-April 14

Maggie Sale Mar 13

Matamoras, Chlhuaha, Mex Meeting Mar 20

Nonpareil, $1 Feb 20— Mar 10

Nueetra, Sonora de Guadalupe, Mex., $1. . . .Mar 31— April 16

Oxford Beta, Esmeralda, Nev., 50c April 7— April 25*

Old Colony, Austin, Nev., $4 April 14. .April 28*

Overman, Storey co., Nev., $15 April 3— April 18

Providence, Nevada co., Cal, $1 Mar 17— Mar 31*

Planet, Copper Meeting Feb 22

Pntroclnla & Dolores..Chlhuahua Max.,$2.60-Aprll 1-Aprll 10
Peninsula, Lower Cal., $5 April 3 — April 14

Rodgerfl, Storey co., Ncv„ $3 Feb 27— Mar 12

Refugio, Chihuahua, Mcx.,$2JS Mar SI^Aprll 14

Refugio, Mex Meeting April 2

Southern Light, Lander co., Nev., $12.50.... Mar 10— Mar 26*

Siskiyou, M. co Meeting ?1ar 12

Siemprc Viva, Sinaloa, Mex. , $2.50 Mar 27-April 7

Slempre Viva, Sinaloa, Mex Annual Meeting Mar 18

Sierra Valley, Plumas Co., Cal., $1 Mnr 5— Mar 17

Sierra Silver, Douglas co., Nev., $3 Mar 9— Mar 23

Salambo Copper, 50c Mar 17— April 6

Sierra Nevada, Storey CO., Nev., S'i Mar 13— Mar 28

San Marcial. Sonora, Mex Meeting Mar 20

United States, Storey co., Nov., 50c Mar 17— Mar 31*

Walipl, Arizona Annual Meeting, Mar 21*

Yuba. Tuba co., Cal., S2 Mar 31— April 14*

Yellow Jacket, Storey co,, Nev,, 150 Mar 17— April 17

"Those marked with an asterisk (*) are advertised In this
journal.

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Patent Agency and Job Printing Office, 606 Clay street. Sa

Francisco. Julyl 1865

154

Mto §p»itt0 m& Mmtxfk go***

Too Tbde. — The following picture of the
miner's life, by a letter writer who visited
Virginia City the first of the month— pay-day
— portrays in colors too true the end and
aim of a large class of those who, thongh
pioneers in discovering and invaluable as the
bone and sinew to open and develop mines, are
good for nothing to themselves, always drudg-
ing and always complaining of the hard fate
meted out to them :

" Virginia is lively, the city is astir with
busy life, and its pulses throb with feverish
excitemeot — alarming fact but true, why?
Every thirty days all the mines and mills of
Storey county and adjacent burgs pay off their
corps of employees , and for a few days there-
after whisky shops, hurdy-houses, theaters and
red-curtained palaces thrive on the toil —
strained gold of the " honest iniuer." Soon
he gets broke , and until another thirty days
roll around on heavy clogged wheels, the poor
devil has only to work, work, work, and the
city has only to wag, wag, wag, as slow as
stages, until old gunny-sacks pays off the red-
brawned muscle that makes a monthly fool of
itself."

Trades and Manufactures.

Pacific Glass Works

Are now prepared to execute orders for the manufacture of
All Kinds or Bottles to Order.

Office, No. 621 Clay street, San Francisco. 3vll-3m

JOHN DAA1EL,

(successor to o. oom)

M A. K IS L, 3E WORKS,

No. 408 Fine at bet. Montgomery and Kearny, San Francisco.

Mantels, Monuments, Tombs, Plumbers' Slabs,

Etc., On hand and Manufactured to order.
a®- Goods shipped to aU parts of the State. Orders re-
spectful!} solicited. 6v8-3m

1VATTT A lVIEIi GBAY,

General Furnishing Undertaker,

641 Sacramento St, corner of Webb, San Francisco.
Barstow's Metallic Burial Caskets and Cases.

THEODORE KALLENBEKS,

Maker of Models for Inventors.

MACHINES, MATHEMATICAL, OPTICAL AND PHIL.
USUPHiOAL Instruments, scales, Weights, etc. Steel
Stamps, Dies and Lie Sinking, Kinbossing Stamps. Repair*
ing ot machinery promptly attended to.

No. US Market street, San Francisco. n7-tf

Palmer's Patent

ARTIFICIAL LEG,

Manufactured in Philadelphia, Penn.
OAKVIS JEWJETT, ASEKT,

629 Washington Street, San Francisco, Cal. 10v8-lm

DENIS WHELAN,
Fashionable Soot Maker,

REPAIRING NEATLY DONE, AT SHORT NOTICE.
No. 17 Fourth Street,

Near Market street, San Francisco.
16v-10-lm«

FIRE, HYDRAULIC & SUCTION HOSE,

Ami Leatliev Belting.
M. M. COOK &, SOIV,

801 Battery Street, San Francisco,

Are now manufacturing as above, Fire, Hydraulic and
Suction Hose, and Leather Belting, ot any dimension and
In any quantity which may bo desired. Fire Hose aud
Belting constantly on Hand or manufactured to order. Also
Saddles and Horse Collars.

The subscribers would respectfully ask purchasers to call
and examine their stock— also testiuiouials of the etliciency
of their work trontsuchas have used their hose bothiornre
and mining purposes. A diploma was awarded to,us last
year, by the Mechanics' institute, of this city, and a silver
raedal this vear. lUvll-ly

JSAJV FRAjVCISCO

CORDAGE MANUFACTORY.

CONSTANTLY ON BAND,
A Large and Complete Assortment

op

MANILA COKDAGE,

FOR MINING PURPOSES
ALSO

WHALE USE, HAJLE ROPE, ETC.
Manufactured from Pure Manila Hemp.

Hoisting Ropes for Deep Shafts,

— ALSO

TV! Ties for* Ferry Boats.
Hanufa.ctu.red to Order<

Office at Tl'BBS <fc i'O.'S,

Nos. 611 and 613 Frontatreet
Manufactory at the Potre MvlO

Professional Cards.

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SAN FRANCISCO. 25vl0-3m

FREDERICK MANSELL.

Mechanical & Architectural Draughtsman,

No. 422 California street, corner of Leidsdorff.

Drawings of Models made for parties applying for pa
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JAMES M. TAYLOR,

Attorney and Counsellor at Law,

COURT.COMMISSIONER, appointed by the Fourth District

Court, COMMISSIONER 0>- DEEDS for Nevada

and Massachusetts,

Court Block, San Francisco.

Entrances opposite City Hall, Merchant street, and 636

Hvlltf Clay street.

DR. H. AUSTIN,

DENTIST,

lVo. (>3 1 "Washington. Street,
Between Montgomery ami Kearny Streets

[OVER SAN PHANCISCO BATHS]

SAN FRANCISCO. 20vl0-qy

-A.XJGXJST IKtnVAJST,

Stock Broker,

Member of the »

San Francisco Stock and Exchange Board,

Buys and Sells Stocks, Bonds, Etc.
Office, No. 540 Washington Street, San Francisco.

Mining Engineer and Metallurgist,

Address ..... San Francisco.

WILLIAM I». BJLiATCT:,
MINING ENGINEER,

Will make Surveys and Exam.nations of Mines, or give
advice regarding their working, the erection of Ma-
chinery, etc.

Office at Union Iron Works, corner of First and Mission
sts., or Lock Bux 2,077 Post Olhce, San Francisco.
Ilv22qy

W. 0. ANDREWS,

NOTATY PUBLIC

— ANP —
COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS,
G3G Montgomery Street.

GEUBGE II. RAKER,

Lithographer & Engraver,

No. 5£3 Montgomery St., San Francisco.

MINING STOCK CERTIFICATES LITHOGRAPHED
IN MOST ARTISTIC STYLE. CALL AND
EXAMINE SPECIMENS.
10v8-tf

SHERMAE DAT,
Mining- Engineer,

No. 57 Montgomery Block, San Francisco,

Will examine, survey and report upon mines, and cons
and advise concerning investments m mining property, or
the machinery management and expenditures of mines.
22q*

To Mining Companies.

A GENTLEMAN OF MUCH EXPERIENCE AS A Mix-
ing Superintendent, in England, Spain, and on the Pa-
cific const, and one intimately acquainted with every de-
partment of milling, and with neiiiiy every class of miner-
al, is desirous of securing a position as Suiiurintendent of
some mining operation in California or Nevada. The appli-
cant wus for lour years superintendent of the New Aima-
deu Quicksilver Mine, in this state. The best of reference
given on application at lliis office.
San Francisco, Oct. 12, ItJttf .5vlltf

REMOVAL.

mons. aTcouloint,

Informs his patrons that he has removed his DRAWING

SCHOOL from Pine street to

41© Kearny Street.

Drawing Classes in the Evening will take place as usual.

DRAWINGS FOR PATENTS accurately and neatly done.

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Volume Twklfih. — The Mi.vixg and SbiENTiKio Press,
with its last issue, commenced its twelfth volume. Since
Dewey & Co. have " held the ribbons " its gait has been
rapid toward a perfect journal. Its appearance evidences
its prosperity, but doubtless, like some of the rest 6f us,
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Metallurgy.

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From the ROYAL POLYTECHNIC SOCIETY, in Corn-
wall, and was tiiglily recommended by the Commissioners
as the most Simple and Effective Concentrator for all kinds
of Ores.

Every Quartz Mill ought to have them, as they not
only «ave Gold and Silver, but also the Quicksilver and
Sulphurcts, without extra labor. They can be bullten-
tlrely ot wood at the mine, and will separate more per-
fectly in one operation, than any other Concentrator in
use. Apply to

J. MOSHEIMER,

23%'llqy 423 Washington street.

EUROPEAN
METALLURGICAL WORKS,

■ AND

Practical Mining 80I100I,
Bryant Street, Between Third and. Fourth,

SAN FRANCISCO.

THE Proprietors are at all times prepared to work or test
Ores sent to this establishment— either In large or small
quantities— by such process as may be found best adapted to
their chemical character, after a cpreful analysis has been
made. Test lots of Ore adapted to the smelting process at-
tended to. Sulphurct, pyritous, and the (so-called) "rcbel-
ious ores," are having especial attention paid to their suc-
cessful treatment. Assaying in the humid and dry way.
Also, refining by cupellation, done at moderate rates.

PBAGTICAL MINING SCHOOL.

The proprietors— encouraged by numerous applications
from gentlemen desirous of pursuing tbe study 61 practical
metallurgy— have concluded to admit parties on reasonable
terms. Having in their Mill all the necessary appli-
ances for crushing, roasting, amalgamating, smelting, re-
fining and assaying, as also a well extended Laboratory for
the analysis ot Ores and Minerals, a good opportunity is
here offered to acquire a sound practical knowledge of the
business.

S. P. Kimball, J. R. Murphy.

IOvIO

SODIUM AMALGAM!

With Instructions for its Use.

THE ABOVE

FOR SALE IN ANT QUANTITY THAT
MAT RE REQUIRES,

— BY—

H. P. WAKELEE, Importer,

2vl2 lm Corner Montgomery and Bush streets.

O- KTJSTEI,,

Metallurgist and Mining Engineer,

Stevenson House, corner Montgomery and California sts.

Ores Analyzed,

Advice given, and Plans Furnished for working of different

Ores. Mines examined and reported upon.

20vll3in

Metallurgists and Mining Engineers

AUSTIN, NEVADA.

Western Branch of ADELBERG & RAYMOND, No. 90
Broadway, New York. Ilvll

Copper, Lead, Gold, S^il-ver*,

Nickel and Cobalt Ore.

The above Ores are either purchased or liberal advances
made upon consignments, at the lowest British rates ol in-
terest. For particulars apply Lo

T1IOMIAJB PRICE,

Agent Tor Tow riKliend Wood A Co., Swansea,

No. 106 California Street, San Francisco.
15vl0-3m

MARTIN <& CO.,

Office, Stevenson House,

Corner California and Montgomery streets (up stairs).

WILL CONTRACT FOR THE

PURCHASE OF COPPER ORES,

Assayng eight per cent, and upwards of Copper to the

Wo will make advances upon Ores of Copper.

San Francisco, Post Office Box 1259, 22

MUVJERS

Who wish to erect Quartz Mills, Concentrating or Smelting
Works, will find It to their interest to consult the under-
signed, as to the best aud cheapest mode of Reducing Ores.
Being acquainted with all the modern improvements of
Europe and America, in Mining, Machinery and Metal-
lurgy, I undertake the erection of any kind of Works, and
warrant their successful operation.

Gold, Silver and Copper Ores bought in any quantity.

Assay of Ores made by a new Fire Process in half the
usual tune, an at half price.

Apply to - J. MOSECEIMER,

23vllqy 423 Washington street, San Francisco.

W. S. KEYES, A. 1YL,

(GRADUATE OF SCHOOL OF MINES. FREIBURG.)

Room No. 19, over Parrott & Co's Bank.

Assays— Analysis of Ores, Mineral Waters,

etc., etc. Minescxamined and rcponed upon.

Office Hours, from 9 to 12 M. 8vl2tf

Subscribers who do not receive the Mining akd
Scientific Press in duo time, are requested to inform the
publishers.

W. A. Goodykab. T. A. Blake.

GOODYEAK «fe BLAKE,

Ovvilamxl Mining* Engineer's

— AND—

JVTet ;aUiii'gi©ts.

Among others, refer by permission to—

Prof. Sillimak New Haven Ct.

Dr. John Torrey, U. S. Assayer, New York City.

W. C. Ralston, D. O. Mills, Bank of California;.

Barron & Co., San Francisc.
Address, P. O. Box 2,092, San Francisco, Cal. 9vl2qr

SODIU M,

Potassium, Magnesium,

And a fresh supply of

PURE CHEMICALS.

Just received and for sale by

JOHN TAILOR A CO.,
4vl2-lm fil2 Washington street.

-WIJL.X^LA.M PENROSE,

Agent for Meiers. Vivian A Son and Dill wyn Az
Co., Smelters at Swansea,

Is prepared to buy in any quantity

COFPEB, SILVER, GOLD, LEAD

AND OTHER VALUABLE ORES;
Also Lead Bars Containing Gold and Silver,

JB®1* Full value paid on delivery in this City.~&8
Address Lock Box No. 992, P. O., San Francisco. 25vl0

■AJOV-A-NCES MADE

ON ■

Copper Ore,

BY ALSOP & CO.,

2-3m California Street, Snn Francisco.

mines Sold in New York.

THE SUBSCRIBER HAVINcTeSCELLENT FACILITIES
for disposing of Gold, Silver and Copper Mims of the
Pacific coast in New York and Boston, will be uleascd to
confer with those having mines for sale. No charges unless
sales are made
Refers to R. G. Sneath, G. W Gibbs. Thos Hill.
4vl2 J. WILLIAMS. 413 East street.

By Authority of the State of California,

Having fully Compiled with the Law by a De-
posit of $525,Oi>0 Bond* of the State of
Callfornlu and the United States.

BIGELOW & BROTHER,

General Insurance Agents.

Fire, Marine, and Life Insurance.

CAPITAL RKI'RiilSEMEIJ : Mj ,000,000.
California, Deposit, $525,000.

OFFICES--- Bf. W. corner of Montgomery and
Sacramento streets.

COMPANIES REPRESENTED:

HOME INSURANCE CO. OF N. Y., Assets 53,700,000

HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE CO., Assets 1,500,000

PHENIX INSURANCE CO., N. T., Assets 1,000,000

ARCTIC INSURANCE CO., N. Y., Assets 700 000

WASHINGTON INSURANCE CO., N. Y., Assets... 700,000

NEW YORK ACCIDENTAL INS. CO., Assets 260,000

CONNECTICUT MUTUAL LIFE INS. CO., Assets.. 8,1,00,000

POLICIES Issued on Freights, Cargoes and Treasure from
and to all parts of the World.

FIRE INSURANCE POLICIES Issued on all kinds of In-
surable Property in Country or City.

ACCIDENTAL POLICIKS Issued on the most favorable
terms, insuring the payment of stated sums in the event of
death, or a fixed Weekly Compensation for Total Disability
for the term of twenty -six weeks lor any one accident.
These Policies cover all kinds ot Accidents, and are issued
for single trips or for the year.

Losses Payable In Gold Coin of the United
States.

We represent Companies

That fiavc Stood the Test of Tears,

And offer as favorable terms as any on the Pacific Coast

BltiKLOW A BROTHER,

20vlltf General Agents.

Economy In Advertising.— The Mining- -and Scifw-
tific Press Is the best and most economical mining adver*
Using medium in this city. Our terms arc less than ok«
half the rates now charged by daily newspapers, and the
mining community are beginning to appreciate our reasona-
ble rates of advertising. The Press contains, proportionally,
a larger amount of mining advertising than any other paptr
on the Pacific coast. Its character renders it the proper
journal for the concentration of mining patronage.

Wht Pining ana* £ritntific g xtte.

155

A sweet little sirl in New I1.iv.mi, only three
ild, wm promised one evening that she
»lt nil I accompany bet perenta t.> Boston, tin'
next inorritn. much elated at the
• .if the journey, and when she bad
finished repeating her little prayer, as she laid
down to sleep, "lie BUd with th >-t exquis-
ite simplicity, " Good by, God — good by. Jesus
Christ — I am join:,' to Itost'in in the morning!"

Morn writes the poetry of the hoy; bat
meinorv tli.u ot the man. The boy look- f.o-
ward with smiles ; man looks backward with
Let the younj strive to so live that
their cup of joy may continue full to the latesl
■i th • end thut the memory of manhood
muy lie the least embittered with painful recol-
lections.

A I.Rsaox i-rom thk Fi.owKiis. — As Bowers
never put .m their beet clothes for Sunday, but
wear their ipotl ss raiment ami exhale their
odor everyday; se let your life, free from
stain, ever give forth the fragrance of good-

It id not ihe height to which men are raised,
that so often makes them giddy, but it is look-
big down upon those below them.

He who is continually prating about the
faults ol others, generally duds but little time
to think of his own.

A false friend in like a shadow on the sun-
dial, appearing in clear weather, but vunisbing
as soon as it is chwly.

Passionate persons are like men standing
upon their heads, they see everything the
wrong way.

Keep company with persons rather above
than below yourself; for gold in the same
pocket with silver always loses some of its
color.

Relieve your own virtues, and by imitation
naturalise those of others.

The love of society is natural ; but the choice
of our company is a matter of virtue und pru-
dence.

Happy are those who can be pleased by
trillei. What is our whole position but a com-
position of trifles.

Say nothing, do nothing, which a good
mother would not approve, and you are ou the
certain road to happiness.

A. Xluslness Compliment.

Pktau-ma, Oct. 4, 1865.
IfaMRa Drwey k Co — OentlPnu-ii : Your note Inform-
ing hi, lti.il my pah ut I'nr entitling! uuil Baling Mtichlne is
OrtloroS tolsstio le at baud. House accent my tliankn Tnr
tin- jirnmjil '.n't business like manner wilb which the cjtse

hi" I ii conducted, ami Inclosed And twenty dollars for

balance Government fees- Respectfully, etc.

JACOB PRICE.

^Situation Wanted.

Ax EXQWKBR, v*ho would Uiko charge of a Stationary
Engiuc, in the city or country, for a reasonable salary, de-
sires a situation. Address, " Eugine," Box 17, San
Francisco Post Office. 5vl2tf

Machinists and Foundries.
UNION IRON WORKS,

Sacramento.
■WILLIAMS, HEILBRON & CO.,

MANUFACTURERS Of

8TE.VM ENGINES, BOII.EB8,
And nil kinds of >Iiuliig Machinery.

Also. Hay imtl Wine Presses mode and repaired

wltli neatness, durability and dispatch.

llnni.at'K Patent Si- if- AiIIhkI hiu sitiMii Plnton

PACKING, for new and old Cylinders, manufactured

tu order.

Front Street, between N and O streets,

14vll Sacramento City

NEPTUNE IRON WORKS,

Corner of Mission and Fremont Streets.

SAN FRANCISCO.

MARINE,

^Locomotive,

And all kinds of
HIGH PRESSURE

Steam Boilers

MADE.
All Boilers guaranteed and
tested by U. S. Boiler In-
spector before sent out of
the Shop, at Shop expense.

Al! kinds ofShectlron and

Water Pipe, Coal Oil

Stills, Wrought Iron

Worms, etc., etc.

Manufactured to Order,

Old Boilers Repaired

D. CAMERON.

JOHN" LOCHHEAD'S

STEA.M ENGINE WORKS,
Re ale Street, near Mission Street.

SAN FRANCISCO.

Steam Engines of cverv description built to order— Marin
Stationary, or Locomotive.

Hoisting and Pumping Engines,

Portable Engines of all Sizes; Donkey Pumps, Eta
25v9q JOHN LOCHIIEAD, Practical Engineer]

3™

F?KS.

i

V

THE PACIFIC IRON WORKS,

First «& Fremont 6ts-» between Mission «fc Howardi ©an Franolsoo.

The proprietors of the above Works Invite the attention of all parties Interested to their greatly Improved and unc-
ounted facilities for manufacturing Steam Engines and Boilers, both Marine and Stationary, of any required size and
pattern, quartz Mills, Amalgamating, Pumping und Hoisting Machinery of the most approved construction. Flour, Saw,
and Sugar Mills. Water Wheels, 4c. , Ac. Our pattern list Is most complete and extensive, embracing the late improve-
ment In all clu.ss.-suf machinery adapted to use on this coast. We would call especial attention to the fact that we have
secured the exclusive right of manufacture for the Pacific Coast of the celebrated Greene Engine, conceded to be the
most economical and perfect working Engine now In use. We arc also exclusive manufacturers of the celebrated

Bryan Battery, Tnrney'n Amiilffamntorti and Separator*, Ryerson's Superheated Steam Amal-
gamators and Rotary Crushers, Stone Breakers, ttc. Orders respectfully Solicited.

GODI>A.R,r> «fc COIVCIVAJVY.

^V. .ROM-AJST & COMPANY,
BOOKSELLERS, IMPORTERS AM) PUBLISHERS,

41? nuil 1 1 '.* Montgomery Street, San Fronclsco,
Offer for sale a lurne and well-selected slock of Works on the Mechnnlcnl Arts,

Mining. Assaying, Metallurgy, Engineering, Architecture and Carpentry,
Chemistry, Drawing, Agriculture, Geology, Mineralogy, etc.

A. KOMAJf As CO., PUBLISH

NEVADA AND CALIFORNIA PROCESSES,

, St5., the best Book published for Minors, Prospectors
:n.

0Sr" All new works received as soon as published, ..Off

FOR. SALE A.T THE LOWEST PRICEH,

9vl2-lm ORDERS BY MAIL PROMPTLY AND CAREFULLY ATTENDED TO.

Yulcan Iron Works Company

[ESTABLISHED 1850.]
First, Naloiua and Fremont Streets.

iron rouisrr>Eiits?;,

Steam Engine and Locomotive

BUILDERS,

Boiler Makers, and Workers in Sheet Iron, Brass and Copper.

These Works have lately been Increased by the addition o
newshups on Fremont Street, doubling the capacity of the
original establishment. Their facilities for turning outma-
chinerv jiruiniilh and efficiently, are now unequalen in the
State. Their Builer Works have also been enlarged corres-
pondingly.

The Company are prepared to execute orders for all
classes of Machinery and Boiler Work, such as
Minliiu, Steamship, and Steamboat Machinery,
Railroad Machinery, Flouring Mills,

Locomotives, Quartz Mills,

Car Trucks, Sugar M Ills,

Car Wheels, Saw Mills,

Housings andirons; and
Manufacturing Machinery of Every Blind.

Sole MIan.xifactu.rers of

HEPBURN A PETERSON'S REDUCING PAN AND AMAL.

GAMATOR
BEATH'S AMALGAMATOR;
HESSE & MOORE'S IMPROVED HOWELL QUARTZ

CRUSHER:
BAUX A GUIOD'S AMALGAMATOR AXP SEPARATOR;
FAUCHERY'S OUAKTZ UlilN V£\i AND WATER WHEEL"
JONVAL'S LMI'ROVEI) WATER WHEEL:
LEFFEL'S AMERICAN DOUBLE TURBINE WATER

WHEELS.
STEVEN'S PISTON PACKING RINGS.

They have also alarge assortment of Patterns for Pump-
intr and Hoisting Mnchlnery, Gearing, Pullles, Water Mill
Irons, Hydraulic and Screw Proves, Retorts, Furnaces,
Grate Bars, House Fronts, Ornamental Fence Posts and
Paling, Stove Ranges, etc., etc.

Qnnrtz Stampers, Shoes and Dies, or the best
Hard Iron. Quartz Screens of" 16 ussfa

Iron Punched to Order. 27

GEORGE T. 3?;FtA.OY,
MACHINE WOKIXS,

Hos. 109 and 111 Fremont street, near corner of Mission,

OPPOSITE MKCHANICS' MILL,

SAN FRANCISCO.

STEAM ENGINE, FLOTJBt A5JD SAW MIL^

And Quartz Machinery, Printing Presses,

Bgr*Spcclal attention paid to Repairing.*

H. J. BOOTH.

GKO. W. PKESCOTT.

UNION IRON WOKKS!

Corner First and Mission streets,

SAN FRANCISCO.

ESTABLISHED IIS" I849.

HAVING INCREASED OUR FACILITIES IN EVERY
Department, we arc now prepared at the shortest

notice and at the nm.-i ri\isonabli> rates. io furnish all kinds
and description of Machinery, including stoam Engines.
Quartz Mills. Minim.- Puirips of all kinds, Hoisting Gear, Gas
Work, Laundry Machinery, Architectural ami Ornamental
Castings, Sugar Mills, Saw and Flour Mills, Water Wheels or
ail kiud>. Hydraulic. Hay. Rag, Screw and Drop Presses,
Coining Machinery, Pile Drivers, Bark and Malt Mills, and
all kinds of Castings.

Engines.

Marine Engines, Oscillating and Beam ; Stern and Side
Wheel Boats, Locomotives, Stationary Engines, Horizontal,
Upright. Oscillating and Beam, from six to tlfty inches
diameter. Also. Scott and EckaiTs Adjustable Cut-off Regu-
lator—hest In use; W. R. Eekart's Balance Valve for Sta-
tionary Engines; Woodward's Patent Steam Pump and Fire
Engine.

Boilers.

Locomotive, Flue, Tubular, Upright, Cvllndcr and Cornish,
and every variety of Boiler Work. All sizes ot" tubes and
pipes for pumps.

Amalgamating Machinery.

Wheeler & Randall's improved Tra'ctory Curve Pan,
Zenas Wheeler's improved flat bottom pan," Bcldin's pan,
Vcatch's tubs, Prater's concentrators, Waklec'spans, Beers'
pan, German Barrels, Arastni Gearing, Chile Mills. Set-
tlers of all descriptions, Retorts of all sizes und shapes, for
Silver and Gold, Portable Stamp Mills, straight Batter-
ies, for wood or iron frames, Dry Crushing Batteries, or
machines with the latest Improvements, every variety of
Stamps, Mortars, Cams, Pans and Tubs.

BLAKE'S PATENT QUARTZ CRUSHERS, of all sizes.

Oil Boring Tools and Machinery,

Of the latest and most approved construction, made from
drawings lately made by Prof. Blake at the oil wells In
Pennsylvania.

We have the facilities for working gold and silver quartz
and other ores, to test their value, by the hundred weight
or ton. ,

Russia Iron Screens, of all degrees of fineness and of all
qualities of Iron.

All work done In the best manner at the lowest cash
prices.

21vl0 If. J. BOOTH «fe CO.

LEWIS COFFEY.

J. S. RI3DON

LEWIS COFFEY & RISDOJV,

Steam Boiler & Sheet Iron "Works.

THE only exclusively Boiler Making establishment on the
Pacific Coast owned and conducted by Practical Boiler
Makers. All orders for New Work and the repairing of Old
Work, executed Reordered, and warranted as to quality.

Old Stand, corner of Bush and Market streets, opposite
Oriental Hotel, San Francisco.

PALMER, KNOX & CO.,

Golden State Iron Works,

No.. 1», *1, SO and SS Flr.t Street,
SAN FRANCISCO.

■ .KUr.CTCKB ALL IIKDS 0.

STEAM ENGINES AXD QVARTZ MILLS
DUNBAR'S IMPROVED

Self-A.dJ\ietlnef Piston PaeJtlnij.

Requires no springs or screws; Is always steam tight;

without excessive friction, and never

getseluck or leaky.

WHEELER & RANDALL'S
XFW OBIKDEB AM» AMALGAMATOR,

HEPBURN A PETERSON'S

AMALGAMATOR AXD SEPARATOR,

Tyler's Improved "Water "Wheel,

Giving the greatest power, at lower cost, than any

Wheel in use. There are over 1.60U running,

giving universal satisfaction.

EAOX'8 AMALGAMATORS,

WITH PALMER'S PATENT STEAM CHEST,

Superior lor working cither Gold or Sliver Ore*.

Genuine "White Iron Stamp Shoe* und Diet

Having been engaged for the past eight years in quarts
mining, and being conversant with all the Improvements,
either In Mining or .Milling, we are prepared to furnish, at
the shortest notice, the most perfect machinery for reduc-
ing oree, or saving either gold or silver. 13vl0qy-tf

PULTON

Foundry and Iron Works.

HINCKLEY & CO.,

KAjrorACTDnEBS or

8TEAM ENGINES,

Quartz, Flour and Saw 31111s,

Moore'i Grinder and Amalgamator, Mlnlnir

1*11111)1-, Amalgamators, and all kinds of

Machinery.

Nos. 45, 47 aad 49 First street, between Market and Ml*.
slon street, San Francisco. $-qy

Miners' Foundry

MACHINE "WORKS,

First St., between Howard and Folsom Streets,

SAN FRANCISCO.

EVERY description of Iron and Brass Machinery, the
BEST and MOST ECONOMICAL, manufacturedln the
State of California, will be furnished with dispatch at the
MINERS' FOUNDRY AND MACHINE WORKS, such as

Steam Engines and Boilers, Flour, Saw and Quartz Mill*,

Machinery, Mining Pumps, Amalgamator,,

Retorts, Etc., Etc.

Particular attention will be given to the manufacture of
Machinery In Sections designed for places of difficult ac-
cess. Various models of Quartz Crushers, Amalgamators
and Water Wheels— some in operation and on exhibition.

*." Parties (k'sirlnc In test tlu-ir nros practk-allv, in small
uantltles, will be ultnrded umplr facilllies. fukk or cost.

All parties desiring accurate and highly finished drawings
and superior Machinery, at most reason a bin rates, are cor-
dially invited to call before contracting elsewhere.

HOWLAND, ANGEL & KING.

JAMES MACKEN,

COFFZERSMITH,

No. £20 Fremont st., bet. Howard «fc Folsom,

All kinds of COPPER WORK done to order in the best
manner. Particular attention paid to Steamboat, Sugar
House and Distillery work.

SAN FRANCISCO

Foundry and Machine Works,

N. .E. Gor. Fremont und Mlnslon streets,

Manufacturers of

Marine and Stationery Engines

Quartz Machinery, Saw, Flour and Sugar Mills, Mining

Pumps, Hoisting Gear, Agricultural Implements, etc.

— ALSO—

"Wine, Cider, Cotton and Tobacco Presses

of the latest Improved Patterns.
Brodle's Improved Patent WIN It BLAST SEPARATOR,
for Dry Crushing; Salmon's Patent Amnlgarnalor and
Separator; Wheeler &. Randall's New (irlnder and
Separator; Bnux & Gulod's Amalgamator and
Separator; W. W. Tupper's Patent Sectional
Grate Bar; Coal Oil Well Boring Ma-
chinery complete, on band.

STEAM ENGINES AND BOILERS,

Of all sizes, constantly on hand; Quartz Mill Shoes and
Dies warranted to be made of the best white iron.
Dunbar's Improved Seir-Aft.|n»tlnir Piston.
Packing, requires no springs or sciews; is always steam-
tight; without excessive friction, and never gets slack or
leaky.
MACHIXERY, OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS,

MJEVOJE, DINSMOSF 4c CO.

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1866 JANUARY 1st,

1866

Commencement of Twelfth "Volume

— OF THE —

pitting mft Mmtifti §xm

Published Every Saturday.

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of its character.

It affords a class of progressive -information to
the Miners, Mechanics and Professional Men of the
Pacific Coast, which cannot be derived, from books,
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Each Volume comprises, in reality, a book, of
new intelligence and facta relating to Mining,
Mechanism, Metallurgy, Science and Art, devel-
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than at any former period. Our facilities for fur-
nishing a valuable paper are constantly in-
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Following are some of the many opinions gen-
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Editorial Expressions:

The publishers in leu d to innke II the " Scientific Amer-
ican " ol the Pacific Coast. Every miner should have a
copy of it iu tii3 cabia, for it will be tilled with useful in-
formation vo the pick aud shovel fraternity .— [Trinity
Journal,

Should be taken by every man owning " feet " [and
brains] iu this State. — [Beacon.

In no other ten journals can the reader find tbe same
amount of reliable mining news as in the Press. — [Contra
Costa Gazette.

Every stockholder in different mines will And it will pay
to take andread this miuing journal. — [Contra Cosia Ga-
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The Press is to tbe Pacific Coast what the " Scientific
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It contains correspondence from different sections, giv-
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With tbe last number is an index to tbe whole volume,
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Prof. J. I). Whitney's address on Mining, is given en-
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The public should support the enterprise of tbe Mining
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Under the management of Messrs. Dewey & Co., the
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Those who would have a good papor of this character,
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A neat and useful journal. One of the most presentable
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Such o journal has been needed oa the Pacific Coast. The
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A splendid paper, and should have a good list of sub-
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Oakland Water-Cure.

APRIL lcJT, 1864, WE OPENED A HYGIENIC BOARDING
House and Ladles' Health Institute In Oakland. The
great advantage we have experienced since that time, in
tbe treatment and cure of all those diseases peculiar to fe-
males, as well as those common to all, over that of San
Francisco, induced us to give up the treatment of gentle-
men in the city. We have accordingly removed our entire
Bathing, Electro-mngncilc, and Gymnastic Apparatus,
which we usud especially in the treatment of males, to our
Health Institute across tbe Bay, and have found, after a
trial of seven months, that Keiitlenien as well as lady pa-
tients recover, at our Fountain Parra Cure, one-third luster
than in the city of San Francisco. The climate here Is the
must even and bracing to be found In the State. The grounds
command a view unsurpassed in the world. The Institu-
tion is furnished with an abundance of pure, soft water,
from numerous springs ; and we now offer to Ministers,
Teachers. Lawyers, .Miners, Merchants, Mechanics. Far-
mers, and all other worthy persons, who desire to try the
advantage"!' the only rational system of medicine, the hos-
pitalities of our Hygienic Home and Cure. Young men
who have become debilitated or lost their health by excess-
ive toil, exposure, or enervating habits, contracted through
ignorance of Physical Laws, may with us find more of the
encouragements they need, and means that will restore
them to health, than elsewhere in Ca Ilornia,
• We claim for Water-Oure and Hygienic Medication supe-
rior advantages over all systems ol drug medication In the
cure of all disorders, whether acuie or chronic; fhatitis
followed by none of those debilitating diseases, such as
Piles, Chronic Diarrhoea, Torpid Liver, Constipation, in-
tense Nervousness, Neuralgia, etc,, nor those terrible Sec-
ondary Diseases, known as Varicose Swelling of the Veins,
Necrosis, or Decaying of the Bones, Ulceration of the
Limbs, Mercurial Rheumatism, Urethal Strictures, etc.,
which we well know result fiom the iree use of mercury
I end other metallic drugs, together with stimulants and
vegetable poisons given to overcome acute diseases.

The Oakland Water-Cure and Eye Infirmary
Is by far the most complete in its facilities for the euro of
all diseases commonly treated in all Eastern Water Cures
of any like establishment on this coast, and the only one In
Caliiornia conducted according to the Theory and Practice
of the New York Hydropathic College. We use all forms of
Warm and Cold Wet Sheet Packs, the Electro-Chemical
Bath, Steam Baths, Improved Sitz Baths, Douch Baths,
a Patent Spray Bath, and Magic Baths. The last named
was Instituted by Dr. Smith with bpecial reference to the
cure of those diseases peculiar to miners, namely: Rheu-
matism, Inflammatory or Chronic, Stiff Joints, Paralysis.
Mercurial, Lead, and 0.(k Poisonings. It Is a sure cure for
Ague and Fever. It «lds more than any other Bath we
have yet used In eradicating all kinds of drugs and infec-
tious poisons, and in the cure of alt disorders induced by
exposure to dampness and water, foul air. absence of light
and electricity, retorting metals, the malaria of rivers and
low marshy grounds. Where there was a fair constitution
left, even when drugs hud been applied for months at d years
without a cure, wehave, In the past seven years, treated
successtully the following disea-es: Chronic, inflammatory
and Mercurial Rheumatism ; Paralysis; Lung, Bronchial
and Catarrhal Affections; Diseases of the Heart, Kidneys,
Liver; Dyspepsia, Constipation, Erysipelas, Scrofula, Piles,
Inflammation of the Bowels, Chronic and Acute Diarrhoea,
and all discuses and weaknesses peculiar to male and fe-
males. No physician in California is so favorably situated
to furnish so many home coimorts and hygienic conditions
that are indispensable to the speedy recovery of nervous
and chronic invalids. We have the only truly healthful
boarding place In the State for men, women and children,
with plenty of saddle and carriage horses for the use of pa-
tients and boarders.

To that class of Diseases and Weaknesses peculiar to fe-
males, and the medication that Hydiopathic or Hygienic
physicians employ in their cure, do we invite the .-pedal
attention of patients and their friends. The case and rap-
idity with which females suffering trom general or special
debility, recover in the bracing climate of the Bay, under
Hygienic Medication, together with the universal success
that has attended the treatment of females at Dr. Smith's
Institutions, (both in Sacramento and San Francisco) has
induced us to make this class of human afflictions a spec-
iality of our Institution. We have treated (mostly In the
cure), over 3UU females, several of whom had been "bed-
ridden" lor months and years, and all have been decidedly
benefited, and with but Tew exceptions, returned to their
homes in from two to six weeks, so far recovered as no long-
er to need a physician. We have never yet learned of a
single instance of a relapse into their former coudition.

There is not one female Invalid in twenty that has been
suffering from nervous debility or diseases peculiar to her
sex, that cannot be permanently cured by spending from
four to six weeks at our Cure, and at the mere cost of $100.
This statement we make in confidence, from an experience
of the last seven j-ears. From the many who have been
treated at our Cure, we have yet to learn of a single regret
irom husband or wife ol the time or means they have ex-
pended iu Hygienic Medication.

New York, Aug. 1, 1858.
To all whom it may concern:

This certifies, that Dr. Barlow J. Smith Is a graduate of
the New York Hygjeo-Therapeutfc College, which College
has a regular Charter irom the Legislature of the Slate of
New York, and is authorized to grant Diplomas, contending
on its students all aud the same privileges and immunities
In relation to the practice of the Healing Art, that are con-
ferred by the Diplomas of any Allopathic or other Medical
College in the country.

Dr. Smith has also devoted much attention to Phrenolo-
gy, especially lu its connection wilh Physiology and Path-
ology, a portion ol the time under the instruction of Fowler
it Wells, of this city, and has labored successfully as a
teacher and lecturer on these subjects.

R. T. TRALL,
Principal New York Hygico-Thcrapcutic College.

To all wham it may concern:

I have known Dr Barlow J. Smith, both in our ofttce as

a Student, and a practical Phrenologist in the country, and

from what I know of him I can cheerfully recommend him

tan honest, faithful delineator of character, and as such

can cheerfully recommend hiiu to the public.

For the good of Science.

L. S. FOWLER, 308 Broadway, N. Y.

Dr. Smith spends a part of each day in San Francisco, at-
tending to family practice and to Phrenological and Physi-
ological examinations at his oUice, Room 13 Armory Hall,
up stairs, corner Montgomery and Sacramento streets.
OtUce hours from II A. M. to 2 P. M. Circulars scut on ap-
plication. Address,

BAKLOW J. SMITH, Itt. ».,

SOvlltf San Francisco, Box 473.

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This article was more fully mentioned in the Piiess of
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has made a further improvement by attaching a rubber
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blower to change his position without disturbing the direc-
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which it is turned. This main portiou of the blow-pipe is
made with a joint, at which a valve is placed, which is
opened when the operator blows and closed immediately
when he ceases. By Ibis arrangement the little bag or
Dladtier is readily filled ni a single breath, and with very
little exei lion. When so tilled, a coutjtipus current or air
is- forced Irom Iho nozzle of the pipe by the mere con-
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It is tilled with reliable, useful aud interesting matter,
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£S well as the practical part of their business, the Mixing
Prkss will bo found an invaluable aid.— [Nye County
News

City College Laboratories,

Southeast Cor. Stockton and Geary sis.

Practical and. Analytical Chemistry
and Metallurgy.

THOMAS PRICE,
IProfessor of Chemistry,

(Formerly of the Normal College, Swansea.)

WILL GIVE PRACTICAL INSTRUCTIONS IN QTJALI-
tatlve and Quantitative Analysts and Assaying The
oourse qualifies students for the application of Chemistry
to METALLURGY, MANUFACTUKING ARTS, and MINING
PURPOSES

PHARMACEUTICAL and TECHNICAL CHEMISTRY,
such as is required by Medical and Pharmaceutical Stu-
dents, will be taught to such students as may require It,

Course off General Chemistry.

Fvenfng Lectures will be delivered every Tuesday, at
half-past seven o'clock, P. M.. in the Philosophical Hall of
the College, without extra charge to the students in the In-
stitution.

On and after the 14th of February, the Laboratories will
be open every day. except Sundays, from 8 A. M. to 6 P. M.
For further particulars, address

BEY, P. V. VEEDEK,

Principal of the City College.
6vl2tf Or at 405 California Street.

SANTA CLARA COLLKGE, S. J.,

SANTA CLARA, CAL,

Conducted by the Fathers of the Society of

Jeans.

The FIFTEENTH ANNUAL SESSION of this College will
commence on

Monday, A.ug\ist SStli, 18G5.

TERMS— Tuition tn the Classical and Scientific Depart-
ment; Boardingand LodKing; Washing and Mend-
ing of articles washed ; School Stationery \ Medical
Attendance and Medicine; fuel, light, baths, etc.,
per session of ten mouths S350

For further information and catalogues, apply to the
President of the College, or to Rev. A Maraschl, St. Igna-

SACRAMENTO SEMINARY,

BOAKKLVf, SCHOOL

FOR YOTJISTG LAOIES,
Tenth. Street, between F and G.

Session commenced January S, 1866.
MK. AM) MXtS. HJGRMON I'KRKV,
7vl2tf Principals.

3E5enieI» College.

THE TWENTY-SECOND SESSION HAS JUST OPENED.
_ Pupils received at any time.
is divided
.... Engll
dinarv College Course.

fupils generally, and especially those in the Preparatory
Departments, board at the Institution, under the direct
charge of the Teachers.
For further information, send tor Circular.
3vl2-3m C. J. FLATT, Principal.

tary course; tbe English, or Scientific Course; ana the or-

ANNUAL REPORT

—OF THE-

Pacific Insurance Company.

IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE ACT OF THE LEGISLA-
ture of the Stale of Caliiornia, entitled "An Act con-
cerning Corporations," passed April 2J. 1800, the Pacific In
surauce Company of San Frauelaco makes the following
Annual Report:

1.— The amount of the Capital Stock of this Company is
SEVEN HUNDKED AND 1-It'TV THOUSAND DOLLARS,
and paid In GOLD S750.0UO

II-— The amount of the Assets is ONE MILLION AND
FIbTY-U!\E THOUSAND, FOUK HUNDRED AND TWEN-
TY DOLLARS AND THIRTY-SEVEN CENTS. .$1,001,420.37

III.— The Company has NO DEBTS

IV.— The amount of insurance effected during the year,
and which remained in force December 31, 1660:

Fire £ 12,973.940

Marine 48M03

This Company commenced underwriting Marine Risks,
August I. lflbfl:

v.— Th la Company Insures against the following risks,
viz.: BUILDINGS. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. MER-
CHANDISE, RENTS, LEASEHOLDS, VESSELS IN PORT
AND THEIR CARGOES, and otbe; PERSONAL PROP-
ERTY, AGAINST LOSS OR DAMAGE BY FIRE.

Also, on CARGOES, TREASURE, COMMISSIONS, PROF-
ITS, and WAR RISKS, and ON ALL MARINE AND IN-
LAND NAVIGATION RISKS, TO AND FROM ALL PORTS
IN THE WORLD.

YI.— This Cuinpanv will take on any FIRST-CLASS RISK
not to exceed $76,000 (the limit fixed by law), and on all
large risks will reinsure to an extent consistent with PRU-
DENCE iu other RESPONSIBLE COMPANIES.
J. HUNT. President.
A. J. RALSTON, Secretary.

San Frnncisco, January 19 1S66.
William Alvord, S. M. Wilson, G. "W. Boll,

Alex. Weill, M. Chceseman, Chas. Mayno,

Abm. Scliginan, Wm. Sooner, Lloyd Tcvis,

Anson G Stiles, John B. Newton, T.L. Barker,
John G. Bray, Edward Martin, Jas. De Fremery,

A. Hayward, D. O. Mills, Wm. Sherman,

D W. C. Rice, H. Hanssmann, John O. Earl,

C. Meyer. L. B. Benchlcy, Alfred Bore],

D. J. Oliver, Mosts Heller, G. T. Lawton,
Alpheus Bull, William Scholle, E. L. Goldstein,
W. C. Ralston, Louis McLane, Moses Ellis.
John Wightman, Oliver Eldridge, P L. Weaver,
L. Sachs. A. B. Forbes, David Stern.
Frederick Billings, J. U. Kellogg,

State of California, City and County of San Francisco, 99.
On this nineteenth day of January. A. D. one thousand
eight hundred aud sixty-six, personally appeared before
me, H. s. Homaus, a Notary Public, in aud for the said
Citv and County, and therein residing, duly commissioned
ami sworn, A. J. Ralston, who, being duly sworn, did depose
and say that he is the Secretary of the Pacific Insurance
Company, and that the statements contained in the fore-
going Report of ihe Pacific Insurance Company are true,
full and correct. A. J. RALSTON.

Sworn and subscribed to before me, this 19th day of Jan-
uary, A. D. 1866. H. S. HUMANS, Notary Public.

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uf MufUrG Pmkvoj, Sin Francisco.

|Hya County Ken •

New Mining Advertisements.

Wining iifiiiHajliaiafl uitlU/'.Juntt under another Itaid

Southern Light Gold and Silver Mining

Company, Reese River M In lug IHstricl, Lauder G Jtiiy,

Honda,

Noni-r,— There are delinquent upoo the following de-
scribed Block, on account of awi*-w>m<mt (So. B)
dollars md flliy cents ($12.60) pur share, tarled February
fltb, 1560, the several amounts set opposite the names of
the respective abajeuolders, as follows:

\" ,!■]. - No. tVriiti tto. Ko. Shares. Amount.

United R R 9 H Co 117 160 $1,876 00

Light, CH 8 <J'; 78 13

■ H V 23 6 03 60

ISO 20 260 00

And iu accordance with law, and an order of the Hoard

of Trustees, made ou the 6th day 0] R ■hrnary, 1880, ho

Jd Slock as mn> fa
fary, will be sold at the office of the Company, No. 228

Front streei, Sao FrancIfloo.Ca]., by Jones A: Bendlxen,

■UCtl ■''■■ ""i Monday, UlO 88th day of March, 1806, at

u o'clock P. M,, to pay the deuoflanii asseaaniODi, to-
gutber with co»i» of advertising aud urpemoa of the sale.
i. .i i RMKHOOdE, Secretary.

Office, No, 22 s Front street, Sun Fraueisco, Cal, mlO

Mining Notices— Continued.

JPSM Mining Advertisement* to be/uund under another htailing.

I .._'!■- y.t^i i/ Sfllnlas Company, Amador Count j ,
OallforOia.

Notice t* hereby Riven, that til a meeting of the Board of
Trusted ot »a Id Company, held on lhe At It day of March,
IS06, au assessment of one dollar i9D per share woe levied
upon the cupl'ul stock of Maid company, payable Imme-
diately. In United States gold coin, to the Secretary, at the
(trace of the Company, No. 10 Exchange Building, In Sun
Franc I* co.

Any stuck upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on the 7th day of April, 1866, will be advertised on
that day as delinquent, and unless payment shall be made
before, will be sold on the 2Ath day of April, 1866, to pay
the delinquent assessment, together with costs of advertis-
ing and expenses of sale.

JOHN M. BURNETT. Secretary.
Office, No. 10 Exchange Bulldlug, San Francisco, Califor-
nia. mnrlO

Honest .111 in- 1- tinlii and Silver Mlulua; Com-
pany. Lander County, Nevada.

Notice Is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 6th day of March,
1866, an assessment of one dollar per share was levied
ui'.ui i lie capital stock of said Company, payable immedi-
ately, In United States gold and silver coin, to the Secretary,
40.1 Front street, San Francisco.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Suturday, the 7th day of April, 1866, will be ad-
vertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall hematic be In re, will be sold on Wednesday, the 18th day
ni April, 1806, to pay the delinquent assessment, together
with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By order of
the Board ol Trustees.

N. C. FASSETT, Secretary.
Office, <02 Front Street, San Francisco. marlO

M i>-<i uit ■> Quartz Mining; Company, Calaveras

County, California.

Notice Is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 3d day of March,
1866, un assessment of five dollars <.S5) per share tti per foot)
was levied upon the capital stock of said Company, pay
able on Monday, March 6th, 1866, in United States gold and
silver coin, to E. D. Waters, Jr., Treasurer, at the office of
the Company, 536 Clay street, San Francisco,

Anysiock upon which said assessment shall remain an
paid on Saturday, the 7th day of April. 1866, will be
advertised on that day ns delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold on Monday, the 23d day
or April, 1866, to pay the delinquent assessment, together
with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By order
Of the Board of Trustees.

Q. PARDOW, Secretary.

Office, 536 Clay Btrcct, San Franalsco. marlO

Comet Petroleum Company, Mattole District,

Humboldt County, California.

EfoUcC ll bOMby given, that nt a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the Sid day of Junuury,
1866, an assessment (No. 21) of thirty (30) cents per share
was levied upon tho capital stock of said Company, pay-
able on the 23d day of January, 1866, in gold coin of tho
United Stutes of America, to the Secretary, ut the office
of the Company, No. 36 Exchange Building, Montgomery
street, in the city of Sun Francisco.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Suturday, the 31stday of March, 186(1, will be ad-

rtlsed ou thut day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will he sold on Saturday, the 14th
day of April, 1866, to pay tho delinquent assessment, to-
gether with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By
order of the Board of Trustees.

L. CROSBY, Secretary.

Office, 36 Exchange Building, Montgomery street, San
Francisco, California. mar3

George Washington Gold and Sliver Mining;

Company, Silver Mounlaiu Dbttrtot, Alpine County, Cal.

Assessment No. 10.

Notice Is her. by given, that at a meeting of tho Board of
Truatecsof said company, held on the anthday of February,
1668, an assessment or one dollar and Bfty oentl<H-0O) per
■hare was levied upon the capital stock ol -ai.i company.
payable Immediately, In Bolted State- gold and -.liver coin,
tu the Secretary, at the office of the Company, only.

Any stock upon whleti laid ■netamenl ihail remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 24th day of March, 1866. will be ad-
vertised on that day usdclluqucnt, and unless payment shall

be made before, will be - ol on Tuesday ■ the IQto day of

April, I860, to pay the delinquent assessment, together
with costs of advi-rtl-lng and expcm.es of sale. By order
of the Board of Trustees.

W. D. ROOT. Secretary.
Office, 338 Montgomery street, San Fruncl-co.

Notick. — By nn order of the Buard of Trustees, made In
the above Company, all the Certlflcatei Ol Bharftl outstand-
ing of the old itock arr ninulled, and have been replaced

by Issues of Certificates of the new stock, and parties are
cautioned against purchasing any of tho old Certllicales,
rts they arc all cancelled on the books of the Company, and
aj] i i.i if i> i of the same Hopped.
f*hH W. D. ROOT,

Ludy or the Lake Gold and Silver Mining

Company, 6-in Francisco District, Mulmve Counly, Ari-
zona Territory

Nones.— There are delinquent upon tho following de-
scribed Mock, on account or assessment levied on the In t
day ol February, I860, the several amounts set opposite
tnc names ol the respective shareholders as follows:

Nam.--:. No. Certificate. No. Shares. Amount.

A I W Thompson 110 20 $10 00

W J l-el .ml 66 24 12 50

And in accordance with law ami an order of the Board
Of Trustees, made on the 1st day of February, 1866, so
many shares of each parcel of said Slock U nmy be neces-
sary, will be sold ut public auction, at tho Office of tho
Company, ou tho itnh day of March, 1866, at the hour of
12 o'clock at of said day, to pay Kuid delinquent assess*
nnut thereon, together with cogts of advertising and ex.
pcuscs of sale.

\YM. HOI. LIS, Secretary.
Office. 802 Montgomery street, Ban Francisco, Cal.

marS

Evening; StnrGold and Silver Mining; Conipnny,

Humboldt County, Nevada.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 2ithdayof Febru-
ary, 18U6, an assessment of fifty (50) cents per share was
levied upon the capital stock of said Company, payable im-
mediately, in United States gold and silver coin, to the
Secretary.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, tho 31st day of March, 1866, will be
advertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold on Suturday, the Hth day
of April, 1866, to pay the delinquent assessment, together
with cants of advertising and expenses of sale. By order
of the Board of Trustees.

N. DUPERTJ, Secretary.

Office, Pier 22 Stewart street, San Francisco, Cal. mar3

Evoca Consolidated Copper Mining Com-
pany.— Location of Works : Court Hill District, near
Black't Ferry, Del Norte County, California.
Notick.— There aro delinquent upon the followiug de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on the
31st day of January, 18C6, the several amounts set op-
posite tho names of tho respective shareholders, us fol-
lows :

Number of Number of

Oxford Beta Tunnel und Mining Company, Eb-
mcraldu District and County, State of Nevada,
Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board
of Trustees of said Company, held on the 6th day of
March, 1866, an assessment of fifty (60) cents per share
■wus levied upon the capital stock of said company, paya-
ble immediately. In United States gold and silver coin, to
the Secretary, or to tho Superintendent, at the mine.

Any stuck upon which said assessment shall rcmainunpald
on Satur ny, the 7th day of April, 1866, will be adver-
tised on that day as delinquent, and unless pnyment shall
be made before, will be sold on Wednesday, the 26th duy of
April, 1866, to pay the delinquent assessment, together
with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By order
of the Board of Trustees.

GEO. H. PECK, Secretary.
Office, corner Broadway and Sansome streets, San Fran-
Isco. marlO

Old Colony Gold and Sliver Mining; Compny.

Locution of Woiks- Austin, Keesc River. Nevada.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said company, held on the 8th day of March,
1866, an assessment of four (1) dollars per share was levied
upon the capital stock of said company, payable Immediately
In Unlied States gold coin, to the Secretary, at the office
of the Company, No. 623 Montgomery street, San Fran-
cisco, California.

Any stock upon which Bald assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the Hth duy of April, 1865, will be
advertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made L?fore, will be sold on Saturday, the 28th
day of April, 1866, to pay the delinquent abscssmeut, to-
gether with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By
order oi the Board of Trustees.

H. O. HOWARD, Secretary.

Office, 623 Montgomery street, San Francisco, second
floor. marlO

Names.

Cortlflcalo.

Shares.

Amount.

Muoson

71

20

$ 6 00

Munsoo

70

12

i 3 00

i ii Mmi^nti

74

20

$ 5 10

iV C Build

181

50

{12 50

X H Boll

32

5

$ 1 25

.V H Boll

33

5

$ 1 25

\V H Bell

34

0

S 1 25

\V H Bell

36

5

$ 1 25

W H Bell

36

6

$ 1 25

W H Boll

37

5

1 1 25

WH Bell

38

5

$ 1 25

W H Boll

39

5

S 1 25

W H Boll

r>o

5

$ 1 25

W H Boll

61

5

$ 1 25

WH Bell

62

12

S 3 00

C A Crane.

64

12

$ 3 0C

P C [larl

121

12

$ 3 00

CtmrleB 11 Carter

138

10

$ 2 50

Charles ]) Carter

140

10

$ 2 SO

Charles D Carter

141

10

$ 2 60

W F Williamson

14

112

$28 00

W K Williamson

15

112

$28 01.

Geo F Parker

104

112

$28 00

Charles F. Abltot

216

207

$51 75

Charles R Abbot

217

12

$ 3 OC

GS Ash mead

173

50

$12 50

G S tshmead

238

50

$12 50

Wm Hninill

177

60

SI 2 50

Georuo Treat

196

60

$12 60

J J Bobbins

209

152

$38 00

J H Stewart

Lot issued

40

$10 DO

F Collier

21

112

$28 00

And In accordance with law,

and un ordei

of the

Board of Trustees,

made on the

31st day of

January,

1866, so many shares of each parcel of so id stock as may
be necessary, will be sold at public auction, by Messrs.
Olney & Co.,nt No. 626 Montgomery street, San Francisco,
Cal., on Monday, the 19th day oi March, 1866, at the
hour of 2 o'clock E. M. of said day. to pa> said delinquent
assessment thereon, together with costs of advertising aud
expenses or sale.

CHARLES E. ABBOT, Secretary.
Office, 537 Washington street, Room 3, San Franciaco,
California. mar3

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Iluniic-nm Cupper Mlnlnn Oompmiy.Low Divide

District, Del Norte county, California.

Notice Is hereby given, thut at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees Of said Company, held on Hie 1st duy of March,
1801, an assessment of fifteen COnts per share was levied
upon the capitul stock of said Company, payable imme-
diately, In United Smtcs gold und silver coin, to the Secre-
tary.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 31st duy of March, 1800, will be ad-
vertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold on Saturday, the Utfl
day of April, I860, to pay Hie delinquent assessment,
together with costs of advertising and expenses of sale.
By order of thu Hoard ot Trustees.

W. L. CETCHELL, Secretary.

Office. No. 19 First street, San Francisco, Cal. maS

Julia Gold and Silver Mlulngr Compuuy, Vir-
ginia, Storey County, Nevada.

Notico Is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said company, held on the 1st day of March,
1800, an assessment of one dollar per shure was levied upon
the capital stock of said company, payable Immediately,
in United States gold and silver coin, to the Secretary.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 31st duy of March, 1860, will be
advertised on that day as delinquent, and unless pnyment
shall be made before, will be sold on Monday, the 16th
duy of April, 18tl6, to pny the delinquent assessment, to-
gether with costs of advertising and expenses of the sale.
By order of tho Board of Trustees,

A. NOEL, Secretary.
Office, 607 Washington street, San Francisco, Cal. mar3

Jewett Gold and Silver mining Company.

Locution of Works: Gold Hill District, Storey County,

Nevada.

Notick. — There are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on the
29th day of January, 1866, tho several amounts set op.
posite tho names of the respective shareholders, as follows;

Names. No. Certificate. No.Sho.res. Amount.

George E Wiliett 3 20

A M Cnmstiick
George E Wiliett
Josi'ph N.tpihaly
Joseph Napt huly
Joseph Nipthuly
Joseph Napthaiy
James G Cooper
S R Harris
S R Harris
David Spenco
Pianey B"rtlett
Tlmmas Thwallos

5 H Harmon
E M Van Reod
Gerard Debney
Jacob Hardy
James G Cooper
G M Bnrnham
J;imes WrighL
James Wright
James Wright
George E Cowell
George E Cowell
George E Cowell

And in accordance with law, and au order of the Hoard
of Trustees, made on tho 29lh day of January, I860, so
mauy shares of each parcel of said stock as may bo nec-
essity, will be sold at public auction, by Messrs. Olney

6 Co., at No. 826 Montgomery street, on the 20th day of
March, 1S06, at the hour of 12 o'clock M. of said day,
to pay said delinquent assessment thereon, together with
costs of advertising aud expenses of sale.

G. M.BURNHAM, Secretary pro tem.
Office, 436 Jackson street, Sau Francisco. mar3

Leland Gold and Sliver Mining Company,

Sun Francisco District, Mohave County, Arizona Terri-
tory.

Notick.— Thero are delinquent upon tho following do-
scribed stock, on account of BBSessment levied on the
1st day of February, 1866, tho several amounts net oppo-
site the names of the respective shareholders, as I'oilows:
Names. No. Certified to. No. Shares. Amount.

feoac Urunn 71 16 $ 7 50

AEWThompson 120 20 lu Ou

W J Le ami 63 25 12 60

Emmu Kiuman 114 10 6 00

And in accordance with law aud an order of the Board
of Trustees, made on the 1st day or February, 1866, so
many shares of each parcel of said slock as muy be
necessary, will be sold at public auction, at the office
of the Company, on the 19th day of March, 1S60, at the
hour or 12 o'clock M. of suid day, to pay said delinquent
asaessmout thereon, together with costs of advertising and
expenses of sale.

WM. HOLLIS, Secretary.
Office, 302 Montgomery street, Sun Francisco, Cal.

marS

Providence Gold and Silver >l Inlnor Company,
Nevudn District, Nevada County, Onlifernia,
Notice Is hercbv given, that al u meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 5lh duy of Febru-
ary, 1866, an assessment of one {$!) dollnrper share was
levied upon the capital fltock of said Company, payable
Immediately, in United States gold coin, to the Secretary.

Any stock upon which snld assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 17th day of Murch, 1S66, will be
advertised on thut day ns delinquent, and unless payment
shall bo made before, will be sold on Saturday, the 31st day
of March, 1806, to pay the delinquent assessment, to-
gether with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By
order of the Board of Trustees.

J. M. BUFFINGTON, Secretary.
Office, No. 10 Government House, corner of Sansomc and
Washington streets, San Francisco. feblO

10

80

31

20

74

25

76

25

76

50

77

100

K4

5

88

!0

89

20

U

2

112

12

117

8

118

26

127

20

129

18

139

20

143

19

1J5

10

152

40

153

40

154

20

107

100

16*

100

169

100

$ 20 00

80 OC

20 00

25 0C

25 OC

50 ON

100 OC

5 0C

20 0C

20 0C

2 0C

12 0C

8 0C

26 0C

20 0C

IS OC

20 00

19 0C

10 OC

40 0C

40 0C

20 OC

100 lit

100 HC

100 00

Keokuk Gold, Silver and Copper Min.nu: Com-
pany, Clayton District, Contra Costa County, California.
Notice Is hereby given, tliut ut a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 14th day of Fcbrua y,
1806, an assessment often (10) cents per share was levied
upon the capital stock of said Company, payable Imme-
diately, in United States gold and silver coin, to the Secre-
tary.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 17th day of March, 1866, will be
advertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold on Saturday, the 31st
day of March, 1866, to pny the delinquent assessment,
together with costs of advertising and expenses of the
sale. By order of the Board of Trustees,

A. B. WINEGAR, Secretary.
Office, 308 and 310 Front Street, San Francisco. febl7

Postponements and Alterations.— Secretaries are
requested to give notico of postponements, or alterations
which they may desire made In their advertisements at
their earliest convenience. New advertisements should be
sent in as early as possible,

Delays are Ban are ro us.— Inventors on the PactQc

Coast should bear in mind that by patronizing our Patent
Agency thev can sign all ru^e-sai-v papers lur securing pa-
tents almost Immediately, thereby nvoidmg the three
month's delay requisite in transacting hintincwB through
Eastern agencies.

United States Mining- Company.— Location t

Virginia District, Storey County, Nevada.

Notice Is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 7th day of Febru-
ary, 1866, nn assessment of fifty (50) cents per share wna
levied on each and every share of the capital stock of said
company, payable Immediately, In gold or stiver coin of
tip United States, to the Secretary, at his office, or to F.
A. Mahston, Virginia. Nevada.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 17th day of March, I860, will be
advertised as delinquent, and unless paid, will be sold on
Suturday, the 31st duy of March, 1866, to pay said delin-
quent assessment, together with costs of advertising nnd
expenses of sale. By order ol the Board of Trustees.

J. M. BUFFINGTON, Secretary.

Office, No. 10 Government House, corner Sansome and
Washington streets. San Francisco. feblO

Walipi Gold, and Silver mining Company,

Moss Lode, San Francisco Mining District, Arizona Ter-
ritory.

Notice is hereby given, thnt the Annual Meeting of the
stockholders of the Walipi Gold and Silver Mining Com-
pany, will be hold at the office of the Company, No. 620
Washington Street, Sin Francisco, ON WEDNESDAY,
March 21, 1800, at 12 o'clock M. Trustees will be elected,
and other important business transacted.
feb24-4w H. B. CONGDON, Secretary.

Tuba Gold and Silver Mining: Company,

Brown's Valley, Yubu County, State ot California.

Notice Is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 24ih day of February,
186G, an assessment of two dollars ($2) per share was
levied upon the capital siock of said Company, payable
Immediately, In United States gold and silver coin, to tho
Secretary, at tho office of tho Company, No. 210 Pine street,
San Francisco, Cal.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 31st day of March, 1866, will be
advertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold on Saturday, the Mth
day of April, I860, to pay the delinquent assessment, to-
gether with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By
ordor of the Board of Trustees.

P. R. RINGSTBOM, Secretary.

Office, 210 Pine street, up stairs, San Francisco. mar 3

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Machinery.

HUNTKB'S

I'HFMII H

CONCENTRATOR, AMALGAMATOR

AM) Ml^IVVIt V'XHJU,

Hl'NTKR'S OOHCBHTRATOR CAN BB 8BB* IKOPBB-
■Hon .1.1 i- ki lh« Novelty iron Work*, ft-e il itrest

Panlea wtohlng tu pun: hue Concentrators will tlnd It io
tbflr advuniiih'r i-> examine the above machine before.

uiireb*«liu rlwwlurt i.u llu- IidluWlntt reasons :

i- || mil work the -and. from ■ o-etomp battery* Mid
a Ul to 10 per cent more sulphured thin any ma-
chine bulll -in 101 .

ureta are washed clean, containing lest than
ten par cm! ■>! xitnd.

\\. Tin waste free sold and nmiiltfain is amalgamated oil
tbecnppur plan a; no I .n .• ofu'ruuiid mercur] and icareoly
fl mid iii-> Band.

iih Iu Simplicity It ■ sufficient reroimiHMiilntlnn for tin
general u* st a Concentrator. Tna variation of speed inn
Daaria Mill does not effect tor working orthe Machine
Fhasame was demonstrated »t the late Mechanics' Pair,

when ivlili tin- --n.\Liv.t ikkhjuljiiity or srasD Hie best of
results were given.

r.iii Thor* 1- no clogging or stopping t" clean out the snl-
phnreti ,ui. i Rand; consequently no waste mmi any Inatten-
tion on tin- inin f>f tlif itliiiiiliiiil

fith. in exhibiting th« working of the machine m n not
run empty), nil classes of ores md tailings, from W pt Is

and Unwind ire imh .filtrated llmt parties iiuiv sen lit In

teal the machine with

Olvc n ,i trial, and - tllsfactlon is tarn run teed. All orders
and any lnl.>rmatkni required, yililr.'*-,

ivIHtlW Hl'XTER,
HOTeJiy Iron Works, Premoill SL, San Kninclsco,
15vll.ini or to B, T, BTBBK, Agent

BAUX & G-UIOD S
Separator «fc Aiiialaraiiititox-

Is the most important improvement in minim? maclilnoiy
ever introduced. It wa.iawiir.lcil Hie FIRST PREMIUM at
the San P run Cisco Meclianics' Kuir lor 186-1, where It proved
Itself to be the 1m-.-,i Separator and Auial^umator ainoiiK all
the competitors. Constructed on principles which combine

SCIBMTIFJC Iv.VOIVLKDGK WITH PRACTICAL EXPBRUNCB, tllCSC

Pans extract more u'old nml Silver 1'roin their ores than any
others In uue, as a lew hours trial will demonstrate. Mill
men will rtnd It to their advantage to employ these pans as
Separators, In addition to the ordinary Amal^ators now in
use, and to re-wyrk their old tailings.

The cost of these pans Is Inconsiderable, and their struc-
ture Is such that they can be re ail I ly sc|ih rated in parts con-
venient for packing on mules. Among the many advanta-
ges possessed by BAUX ,fc UUIOD'S I'tin, are the following:
The trltlliiff cost for attendance; Its small cost; Its portabil-
ity; The large quantity of pulp it can operate upon In a giv-
en time; Il may be worked even weeks without stopping
as It Is constructed to work continuously; The complete
thoroughness of the separation of the roc k" from the metals
and the trilling power required tu work them; They cuii be
attached to any ordinary crushing apparatus.

We have the pleasure of referring parlies interested to
the following pnrtlc-*, who have our Pan In use: Jctl'erson-
ian Mining Company, Bowman's Ranch, Nevada county,
The French Mill, Nevada City; Cnill's Gravel Cemcni
Works, Nevada count v; Walloon's Chlorination Works,
Nevada. Cal.; Gobi Hill Quart/, Mill, Washoe.

Manufactured at the Vulcan Iron Works and San Fran-
cisco Foundry, San Francisco, and at Heugh it Thorn's
Foundry, Nevada City.

For further particulars, or to see this Pan in operation,
call on or address

a. b. baxtx,

Fremont Street, near Mission, adjoining the San Francisco
Iron Works, San Fruncisco. 4vH-tidf

BLAKE'S

QUARTZ BREAKER

Is now extensively used for breaking hard maeses of
CJuai'tss or Ores

To a size suitable for stamps. These machines are patented,

and arc In practlcul operation In

CALIFORNIA, AUSTRALIA,

WASHOE,
ENGLAND, FRANCE,

ANO

THE ATLANTIC STATES.

These Machines, or circulars containing further Informa-
tion regarding them, may be obtained of the undersigned.
Address,

BLAKE <fe TTLKK,
Box 2077 San FranciBco Post Office.
CHAS. T. BLAKE, E. TYLER, WM. P. BLAKE,

Idaho City. Michigan Bluff. San Fruncisco.

4vlU

HepoxLrn <fc Peterson's

AMALGAMATOR.

THE SUBSCRIBERS WOULD CALL THE ATTENTION
of the Mining Public to their Reducer and Amalga-
mator, and also to their Separator for reducing and separat-
ing the mineral from

Gold and Silver Ores,

Manufactured and exhibited at the Vulcan Iron Works, Nos
137 and 130 First street, San Francisco.

These machines secure to the Miner a more Expeditious
and Perfect Reduction and Amalgamation, a loss liability
to accident and delay, and a greater amount of useful elfect
In proportion to the power employed to keep them in opera-
tion than anv other machine now in use for producing sliul
.ar results. This fact is attested to by their general adoption
and preference at all the principal Reduction Works In
Nevada ; among which may he mentioned the Ouuld
& Currv Mill, the Silver State Reduction Works, Zephyr
Flat Mill, Pioneer Mill, Eastern Slope Mill, Plnenlx Mill, etc.

B3J- This Amalgamator may be seen in operation at the
European Metallurgical Works, Urvant St. bet. :id and 4th.
[Illustrated in the Mining anil Sei.-utillc Press, April 9th,
864.] HEPHURN &. PETERSON.

novS 3m"

McCOMB'S
CUMULATIVE POWER PRESS

AND

A.R1SO-W TIE.

K. C JlriOHl), Agent.

No. 1 Government House, cor. Snnsome and Washington sts.
23V1U 3D)

Tlvo Mochnnlcn' Institute

.W.KOKD A

PREMIUM SILVER MEDAL
TO BRUCKNER'S

MECHANICAL ROASTING FURNACE,

T. KALLENBERO,

410 Market street. Sun Francisco.

HUNT'S

IMPROVED "WIND-MILL.

THIS WIND-MILL IS RAPIDLY

taking the placoof an other Mills

on the I'aeille Coast. Tbese Mills
OT0 -ii simple in their construc-
tion, that when once built, they
can be put In order by almost any
person; and when oneu In order
tln-y will run for years without
repairs.

PriceB, from $50 to $1,000.
ROUND AND SQUARE WATER

TANKS BUILT TO ORDER.
HUNT'S PTJMPS
Are admitted to be the best in the
Market lorW'ind Mills, being built
expressly for lliat purpose. They
can be set, and taken apart with
a common wrench, and arc very
easily repaired.

HUNT'S ENDLESS CHAIN

HORSE POWER
For Su/wine Wood.
Also, the
Self-Xtegulating- Horse Power

Is so arranged as to give a steady motion, and is calculated
to be used for turning Wood. Iron or Hrass, also for Scroll or
Circular Sawing, ana 1b fully equal to steam for any light
work. The above Machines are built of the best materials,
and made us Durable as Wood and Iron will make them.

ALL WORE WARRANTED.

9$F For further Particulars see Bmall circulars, -ffit

IE. O. HTJIVT,

ho. 28 Second Street, and 108 & 112 Jessie Street, Snn Fran
Cisco. 26-3m

Portable Steam Engines !

"HoaUlvyV and " Hlttlncer'n" Make,

COMBINING THE MAXIMUM OF EFFICIENCY,

— ^^Durabillt.v. and Economy, with the Minimum of
JGsSj weight and Price.

jCEIaS, These Engines are favorably known, a lnrge
jE£SL3s-number being In use on this coast for hoisting,
pumping, threshing, milling and mining purposes.

Steam can bo got up on these Engines in fifteen minutes
after reach i in.' the place of operation, and the time, expense
of setting boilers, machinery, and "construction account"
saved, (which Is often the clillerenee between the successful
and unsuccessful prosecution of milling enterprises,) in
fact, the portable principle is the pioneers friend, and ena-
bles him to draw engines on their own wheels to his cabin
door, and plant on the outermost conrlnus of civilization
the saw and gristmill, and it has done and will do more
to help suhdue the continent than any other of the modern
motors which are crowding society and normalizing the
world

AH sizes on hand from 3 to 30 horse power, with and
without carriages.

Also, Portable Saw and Crist Mil's.
Forsalo by TKKAIIWELL A.-- CO.,

3vl2-3m Corner of Front and Market streets.

Stevens' Pressure Packing.

Patented March 7th, 18G5.

Pressure Parking is now concodpd, by tho best ongi
ncers, to be the most effectual method of makiDgaud
keeping the metallic ring of pistons Steam-tight.

STEVENS' PACKING lias the advantage of being cheaper
In first cost than the ordinary packing, and can be applied
to old style pistous with very little ulteraticn or detention.
In place of testimonials, tho Patentee requests of those
who are using the old spring packing to inquire of the
owners of the various eugiues which now have this pack-
ing in use — some of which have been running from three
to twelve months without being opened, or showing any
descriptive leak — and act upon their recommendation.

Further particulars can be had by applying to the
Patentee, ANDREW STEVENS, Master Mechanic, Alameda
Railroad, or at Hie VULCAN IRuN WORKS, where they
an be seen, at any time, in course of construction.

10df ANDREW STEVENS.

FOR SALE!

A. STEAM ENGINE !

1Q-INCH CVLINDER.F >U«-FOOT STROKE, IN PER-
JLO fectOrdcr. Inquire at VULCAN IRON WORKS, 137

and 139 First street, or to

VARNEY'S

PATENT AMALGAMATOB.

These Much I in'* Stund I'nrl vuU <1.

For rapidly pulverising and amalgamating ores, they

rl has been, or will be, spared to

bnve them constructed In the most perfect manner, and of

the Kraal number now In oMrfttloni not one huseverre-
qulri-ft repairs, rn« constant and increasing demand for
them Insuillclent evidence of their merits.

They nre constructed so unto apply steam directly Into
the pulp, or witti gleam bottoms, as desired.

This Amalgamator Operates as Follows :

The pan being tilled, the motion of the muller forces tho
pulp to the Center, Where It Is ilruwn down through the ap-
erture and between Ihe grinding surfaces. Thi-nce It is
thrown to the Derlphery Into the quicksilver. The curved
plates ngniii draw it to the center, where it parses down,

ami to tin- elrcmaferonee as be i ore. Thusitls constantly
passing In a regular Boh between the grinding puriaees and
iiitn the t|iilek!-llver, until the tire is reduced to an Impalpa-
ble powder, and the un-ial amalgamated.

s. u. is inuJi <>ti the same principle excel all others.—
They brlug the pulp so constantly and perfectly In contact
with quicksilver, that the particles urc rapidly and com
pletely absorbed.

Mill men are invited to examine these pans and setlers for
themselves, at the pacific foimikt,

lvl san Francisco.

Prater's Patent Concentrator

(Known as IIUNCERFORD & PRATER'S Concentrator,)

M.IM'l Al TURKU AT TilK

San Francisco Foundry and Steam
Engine "Works.

Corner Frvmuut and Mission Streets.

All orders promptly attended to.
2vI2 DEVOE, III VNMoIt E Ar CO.

HUNT'© PATENT

Circular Sweep Horse-Powers,

For running Chnrns, Wushlng Machines, Grindstones,
pumping water, saw jng wood, and other light machinery.
Wire, SUHJ, lit Ihe Faetorv.

HUNT'S PATEXT SELr-'-REOULATINO TREAD HORSE-
POWER la superior to any machine of the kind in the
market. Price, with Governor, all complete to set to
work, at the Fuctury, $3UU. Manufactured by

E. O. HUNT,

Tvl0 28 Second Btrect, Son Francisco.

Important to Miners.

NEW PATENT 1 0ASTIWG PROCESS.

I AM NOW PREPARED TO OFFER TO THE MINING
community a New Roasting Process, which hus been
approved us novel mid beneficial by ihe best authorities In
Europe. A Furnace can be erected In a few days at a
trifling expense, and one man Is able to Roast ten tons of
Ore or Concentrated Sulphurets per day,

MORE COMPLETELY AXU CHEAPER

Than any other Process. All the Sulphur in saved, by
beln? converted Into Bbulphide of Carbon, which is a val-
uable product, and will pay nearly all expenses.

For particulars, apply to

J. MOSHEIMER,

2Gvll-3m 423 Washington street.

QUARTZ OPERATOR'S

H^ND BOOK

-V iliiok for Every Intelligent Prospector,
Shareholder, Miner and Machinist.

ZEXAS WHEELER AND P. DI. RANDALL,

Authors and Publishers.

Bound in Cloth— 111 Pages, Duodecimo.

The Quartz Operator's Hand Book is presented to tho
public us u carefully prepared epitome of all that is valua-
ble for the practical operator in the mine and mill. We
have here all the most necessary hints aud directions for
testing and assaying the ores of iho various minerals ; an
explanation of chemical terms ; a brief and ittteiligiblo
description of the numerous processes for roasting ores,
and the extraction of metals from their ores by amalga-
mation and otherwise.

The work also contains an original and highly interest-
ing discussion of the tractory and differently formed
grinding plates, as applied to the reduction of ores— a sub-
ject not only of special interest to the scientific reader,
but also practically of the highest importance to every
quartz miner

Professor aillimau, of Yale, and Hodgson, of the College
of California, haviug examined this discussion, us sub-
mitted Io them by its author, Mr. Randall, previous to
the compilation of this work, speak of the same as not
only mathematically correct, but also as of great practical
value. Messrs W.*R. Eckftrt, Jr., Engineer, (late of U.S.
N. ,) and W. M. Belsbuw, assayer aud superintendent ol
the S. T. M. Co., to whom the entire work was submitted
whilo passing through the press, speak ol tho same as one
of high practical importance to quartz miners and milJ-
ii 'n generally.

No work has been offered to the mining public of Cali-
fornia which contains so much valuable information, con-
densed into so convenient a space as is hero presented.
In its preparation, much care has been tukeu to secure
brevity, conciseness, and simplicity— in fact to make it a
complete and reliable Quartz Miner's Hand Book.

foe Table of Contents of this book will be found on pa
416 of tho Mining and Scientific Press of July 1st, 1865.

rfold by booksellers generally. Price by muil, postage
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PETROLEUM STOVES.

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becomes a pastime, as many can testify, who have used
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The Proprietors of the Mining and Scientific Prkhs have
on hand a Half-Medium Ruggles Engine Job Press, in con-
dition good as uew, which will be sold cheap, or exchanged
for a good Hacd-Press of medium or large size.

BE WET A' CO., Job Printers,

Office, 505 Clay street.

NOTICE TO QTTAKTZ MOTERS.

Hendy's Improved Self-Discharging Sulphurets
PRATER OONOENTEATOE

Is Receiving Universal Favor.

Eeference is made to the following stills which are using the Prater Concentrator, with some of the improvements
attached. The Self-Discharging Sulphurets has been more recently adapted, and the public attention is called to
examine its workings;

BLUE LEDGE MILL, near Svanish Flat, El Dorado Co.
CONEY MILL, Jackson, Amador County.
Missus. TUBUS & COS MILL, San Andreas, Amador Co.
WINTER'S MILL, Algols Camp, Calaveras County.
CLIO MILL, Jacksonville, Tuolumne County.

STEPHENS' MILL, Humholdt County, Nevada.

CHKYSOPOLIS MILL,

U. 8. REESE KIVER MILL, Austin,

CARROL & ASPINWALL MILL, Reese Hiver, Nevada.

UNION MILL, El Dorado County, near Mud Springs.

NEW YORK AND EL DORADO CO..

And in use in other parts of this State; also in Idaho, Arizona, Colorado and Mexico.

As a further evidence of its worth, orders have been received recently from the proprietors of the following mills,
all ef whom are using these Concentrators, or have works in the. immediate neighborhood of mills using them, viz.:

one Concentrator ordered for the Coney Mill, Jackson, Amador County, by Messrs. Bigelow & Bio., of this city.

Three Concentrators tor the Spring Hill Mill, Volcano, Amador Couniy.

Two Concentrators for the Golden Gate Mill, Volcano, Amador County.

Four Concentrators for the Raw Hide Ranch Mill, Soiiura, Tuolumne County.

They may be seen in operation at the GOLDEN STATE FOUNDRY, No. in First Street, San Francisco.

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Hepburn & Peterson's Pans and Separators.

We invite the Mining Public to examine the record of our Machines before adopting any other for producing similar
results. They have been in general use tor the past three years, during which time thev have been repeatedly tried in
comparison with every other machine of note, and of a similar nature, and have invariably been adopted in prefer-
ence; which facis we offer as the most suitable recommendation, and which is attested by the following list of
3E*rineix>al iVIills "Using tliem :

Names of Companies. Location of Mill.

GOULD .t CURRY Virginia Oity.Nevada.

SILVER STATE REDUCT'N W'KS. .Empire City,

OPHIR Washoe City,

EDWARD McLEAN Sliver City,

SANTIAGO Zephvr Flat,

RAPHAEL & HUSTED Gold "Hill, "

FRENCH & RESLER Davton,

HERMAN. KETStlHER & CO Carson River, "

A. SUTRO Davton,

DAVIS & BARRON Carson City,

PHOENIX Silver City,

CHAS. S COUVER Silver City,

PIONEER Silver City,

L. A. BOOTHS & CO Virginia City,

A. tvp:t,\_nd Washoe,

SUCCOR MILL & MINING CO Gold Hill, "

RouUEriS & GRISSAM Silver City "

ANDERSON <fc SEAL Washoe, "

__ of Companies.

TEAKLE. ROGERS .t CO

MELVILLE KELSEY Silver City,

HUDGIN & FORMAN Silver City.

YELLOW JACKET Empire City,

BELDIN & GREGORY Esmeralda,

HECKENDOBN Calaveras Co.,

CARSON CREEK Calaveras Co.,

CROWN LEAD Marioosa Co.,

BIG BLUE LEAD Tulare Co.,

E. T STEEN Amador Co.,

EAGLE Amador Co.,

IDA MILL Owens River,

ALACRAN Sonora, M

SANTA CLARA Sonora,

ROSAKTO & CARMAN S< nora,

LIKERTAD Sonora,

DON JUAN ROBINSON Sonora,

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BRASS AND BELL. FOUNDER.

Cor. Market and First Sis., opposite Oriental Hotel,

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Manufacturer of Brass, Zinc, and Anti-Friction or
Babbet 3Vtetal Cnstingst

CHURCH AND STEAMBOAT

BELL8,

TAVERN AND HAND BULLS AND GONGS,

FIRE ENGINES,, FORCE AND LIFT P0MP3,

Steam, Liquor, Soda Oil, Water and Flange Cocks, and
Valves of all descriptions, made and repaired. Hose and
all other Joints, Spelter, Solder, and Copper Rivets, ac.
Gauge Cocks, Cylinder Cocks, Oil Globes, Steam Whistles,

HYDKAVI.IC PIPES AND XOZZELN

For Mining purposes, Iron Steam Pipe furnished with Fit
tings, &c. Coupling Joints of all size*. Particular attention
paid to Distillery Work. Manufacturer of "Garratt's Pat-
tent Improved Journal Metal,"
flSf Highest Market price paid for OLD BELLS, COPPER

and brass. -era etf

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A. GENS0UL,

PUBLISHER, IMPORTER AND DEALER IN

MAPS, ATLASES,

Charts. Guide-Books Globes,
BookN, Stationery, and Fancy Articles,

511 Montgomery street, between Commercial and Sacra-
mento, San Francisco.
Agents and Dealers supplied on Liberal Terms.
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PREMIUMS.

1st Premium, at Sawramento Fair 1863

1st Premium, at S. F. Bay District.. ..1863

1st Premium at Sacramento 1863

1st Premium, at San Francisco 1664

1st Premium, for Cordials 1864;

1st Premium, for Hygienic Bitters. ...1864
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THROUGH LINE TO NEW YORK,

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LEAVE FOLSOM STREET WHARF, AT 11
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day, and then on Saturday preceding lor PANAMA, con-
necting via Panama Rallroiut, wiih une of the Company's
splendid steamers from ASPINWALL for NEW YORK.

Steamer leaving San Francisco on the 10th touches at
Monzaniilo. All tonch at Acapulco.

Departure of the 19th connects with the French Trans-
Atlantic Co.'s sleiuuer for St. Nazalre, and English steamer
for South America.

Departure of H)th connects with English stoamcr for
Southampton, and P. R. B. Co.'s steamer for Central

Departure of the 30th connects with English steamer for
Sumaco, the port of the new mines.

The following Steamships will be dispatched on dates as
given below :

STEAMERS FOR SEARCH.

lOth-SACRAMENTO Capt. J. M. Cavarly,

Connecting wiih COSTA RICA, Capt. Maury.

19th— GOLDEN AGE Capt. E. S, Farnsworth.

Connecting with NEW YORK, Capt. Horner.

30th- CONSTITUTION Capt. F. R. Baby,

Connecting with HENRY CBAUNCEY, Capt Gray.
Cabin passengers berthed through. Baggage checked
through— 100 pounds allowed ciu-h adult

An experienced Surgeon on board. Medicine and attend-
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gers are requested to have their biiggage on board before 10
o'clock.

For Merchandise and Freight apply to Messrs. WELLS,
FARGO & CO.

For passage and all other Information, apply at the Pa-
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Leidesdorff streets.

OLIVER ELDBISCF, Accent.

MINING- LAWS AND FORMS.

Third Edition revised and enlarged.
Compiled l»y HC. B. COA'CBOBT.

THIS Edition contains all the laws of the STATE OF CAL-
IFORNIA and NEVADA TERRITORY, relative to Mining
Corporations together with the Mining Ordinances of Mex-
co, complete; Digest of Decisions of the Supreme Court;
forms etc. 16 mo. flexible cloth, 192 pp. S2.50.

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SAN FRANCISCO, SATURDAY, MARCH 17, 1866.

TABLE OF CONTENTS.

-jl Lam!-. Ill full

jrreaa

uin Matter*.

. Rlvor Mill
tllH DUlrtcl.
Eivel

Explanation
Home Imlucncca.

QrJndlnfl

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From .iiir lr.iv. i

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Letter lr..in .ur Rl |Uluf < m

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In BUklrou County
It Ball Against the

Mine.

A Ji.iy In the Lincoln School.

,i oorreeted

Dd Hunt nt Owy

bee

hi N,.v. IfetA] Tlmllum.
relearaph and 1 1 »*- eliolera.
Hoore'e Grladcra,
Petroleum slovee.
Umliie District ut Batoplas,

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\: l 1 1 1 1 1 v Summary.
Editorial and selected.
Minum QuurehoUlera1 DIrcc-

lurv
>toek Sulc- unil RerinrH.

San Prancutco Prices Current

New MIiiiiik and Other Ad-
vertise liieillu, etc.

Rivehs ok On.. — Edward Everett, id his last
public speech, in relerring to the prolific re-
sources of the United States, remarked that
" the very clods of earth are pouring out rivers
of oil." This remark, at the time, was con-
siih-n'il nothing more than a very appropriate
rhetorical Boorish ; but late accounts from the
oil regions o( Western Pennsylvania appear to
:. in .in almost literal signification to it. A
New York paper, of a late date, says : —

" Last week it was discovered, near Pithole
City, that the oil at various places was oozing
ftiiiii tin; surface of the ground, wells of water
seeming suddenly to be changed to petroleum
loiiiitains. and men, women and children rushed
wiih every available vessel to scoop up the
fluid irom holes only a few ieet deep."

Whether the oil which thus appeared was
the result of surface drainage from the wells,
or some new development of the earth's crust,
or whether it was a new and accidental discov-
ery, we are not informed. Neither are we in-
formed as to whether this phenomenon has
proved or is likely to prove, continuous ; but,
at all events, it is eminently illustrative of the
new fountains of wealth which are constantly
being opened, in every direction, by the scien-
tific researches of our learned men, or the busy
hands ol our enterprising pioneers. With the
inexhaustible treasures of our gold, silver, cop-
per, iron, coal, etc., the wonderful development
of our earth oils, and the teeming products of
our fruit and agricultural lands, all added to
the mechanical skill and enterprise of our me-
chanics and manufacturers, who can tell to
what hights of wealth, power, and greatness
the American people may not attain ?

A "Wood Splitting Machine. — The San
Francisco Fuel Company are now employing a
wood splitting machine at their works on Long

n Bridge, in this city. The machine is the in-
vention of Capt. Taylor, a working member of
the company. It consists of a heavy iron
bed-plate, from the centre of which rise four
iron wedges, iu the form of a cross, thus : +
The blocks of wood, previously sawed into
short lengths by a circular saw, are successively
placed on the top of this wedge, when a heavy
weight, like a pile-driver hammer, is slowly
brought down on the top of the bloke, forcing
it down over the wedge, until the stick is di-
vided into four pieces. The operation is re-
peated with each separate block, uutil the
wood is reduced to the requisite size. The
weight is easily governed iu its motions by a
crank, so as to be driven back on the instant
the wood gives way under the pressure. The
machine does the work much cheaper than it
can possibly be done by hand ; even the tough-
est nnd most knotty sticks yielding easily to
the heavy pressure that can be brought to bear |
upon it.

HOME INFLUENCES,

How strong, how sweet, how sacred are the
ties that bind together loving sisters and broth-
ers. How balmy the influence of that affec-
tion, which dwells nround the fireside of a
family of loving children, and children beloved.
It is like a mild atmosphere in a bright spring
morning ; it enters into a child's soul like the
sunshine into a rosebud, slowly but surely ex-
panding it into loving beauty and vigor. Dis-
trust and doubt are strangers in such a family ;
self-interest and jealousy mar not the happi-
ness of such a household. The hearties forms
of fashion give place to manners sweet, gentle
and courteous, presenting a union of hearts,
undivided in study, in spirit and in interest.
Parental kindness and filial affection flourish
there, and bloom in all the freshness of eternal
spring !

A man who has grown up among kind and
affectionate sisters, and loving parents, carries
their influence through all his after life, even
to old age. He ever gives evidence of a rich
development of those tender feelings of the
human heart, which can spring from no other
source. It matters not if he goes out upon a
heartless or a frowning world, or if now and
then his heart grows cold from chilling con-
tact therewith ; he will at times warm and
thrill with the mere memory of the happy
scenes of his earlier years, as an occasional in-
cident awakens in his mind the memory of the
soft voices and kindly influence of the loving
circle in which he received his earliest and
holiest impressions.

If he is sorely tempted, such recollections
will serve to turn him from any purpose of
wrong, which an improper influence or a false
philosophy may seek to urge upon him under
the guise of expediency. The memory of a
sister's kindness, the gentle influence of a
mother's teachiug, serve in all after time, as a
balm to every ill, and a monitor against every
meditated evil — they are like beacon lights,
ever beaming, ever shining, to guide us along

the pathway of life !

«— — .♦-♦

Perpetual Motion. — Mr. John M. Peterson,
of this city, has invented a machine which he
claims will move without any extraneous as-
sistance. It is composed of weights and bal-
ances, ingeniously conected with endless chains,
following over geared cog-wheels and pulleys.
The invention is a difficult one to describe
without a diagram. Although no convert to
the theory of perpetual motion, on a practical
scale, we nevertheless give Mr. Peterson the
credit of a very ingenious contrivance in that

direction.

« — i — i ■

A New Water Engine. — A very neat and
ingenious piece of mechanism, closely resem-
bling a steam engine, but designed to be driven
by water, under a high pressure, may be Been
at work in the window of C. J. Hawley & Co's
store, on the corner of Stephenson and Second
streets, in this city. It was manufactured at
the Union Foundry, and is the invention of a
gentleman engaged as an architect in this city.
It is an ingenious and useful piece of ma-
chinery. Application for patent has been made
through the Mining and Scientific Press
Patent Aggncv, by Mr. Marcpiis, inventor of
its peculiar improvements.

Petroleum Stoves — We would call atten-
tion to Messrs. Bullard & Battles' advertise-
ment of the " Petroleum Stoves," which will be
found in another column. Theso stoves have
now been tested in this community, and we
understand that they have satisfactorily estab-
lished their claim to consideration as a con-
venient, economical, and labor-saving invention
for all manner of cooking, and for ironing. By
them, in baking, whether of bread, pastry, or
meats, there is small chance, no need of, fail-
ure— as the heat is in perfect control of the
operator, and at all times directed to the very
point .where needed. In ironing, the inconven-
ience of a surplus heat, and the waste of time
in feeding the fire and heating the irons, are
avoided ; and an ironer can do about twice as
much work in a given time as by the ordinary
method of heating the irons. In broiling, they
are far superior to other stoves. The meat
being exposed in its entire surface to a 6trong
and equal heat from the instant it is put on, is
speedily cooked through without burning the
outside, or the loss of the juice, which gives
delicacy of flavor and liveliness of taste to a
steak. No ashes, smoke, or soot result from
the use of these stoves. The fire is easily
lighted, and when once going, needs no care
except that to regulate it to the degree of heat
necessary to the work in hand. As no pipe is
required, the stoves can be used in any room
or part of a room, or out-doors, if sheltered
from the wind. To see the stoves in operation
as one can any day, at 316 Montgomery street,
is enough to satisfy the most skeptical, even,
of their convenience and excellent adaptation
to the circumstances of thousands in this city.

" Usm." — This new word was recently coined
on our beautiful bay, under the following cir-
cumstances : A young gent and miss on the
Oakland ferryboat were engaged in affectionate
conversation, when their attention was at-
tracted by a large steamship lying in the stream.
" What is the name of that noble ship ?" in-
quired the lady. '" The ' Usm,' " responded the
knowing youth, with significant promptness.
" The ' Usm,' " why, I never heard such a
name." " Yes," he continued, " the ' Usm ;'
can't yon read those large letters on the side,
U. S. M.— 'Usm,'" (United States Mail).
Young miss saw the drift, modestly turned
aside into gentle convulsions, and was soon
after engaged in walking the young gentleman
about the deck for the benefit of his health,
and a more secluded portion of the boat.

A new and curious application of electricity
has recently been made by an ingenious
Frenchman, who arranges a long wire, con-
nected with a galvanic battery, sustained upon
glass supports, along any place frequented by
rats. Upon this wire are strung, at intervals,
pieces of fresh meat, which the rats are prompt
to nibble at, and which they no sooner get hold
of than they bring down an electrick shock,
sufficiently powerful to produce instant death
to the rodests.

The presence of silver in the copper sheathing
of ships, after long continued voyages, has been
proved, even to the extent of seven ounces to
the ton.

Explanation. — "Our Regular Correspond-
ent," whose letter we publish to-day, in his
notice of the " Mina Rica de Las Flores Min-
ing Co.," asks for an explanation of a pheno-
menon, noticed in that mine, where both walU
of the mine are in granite for 100 feet beneath
the surface ; but below which point the hang-
ing wall is of talcose slate, while the foot-wall
continues granite all the way down. The phe-
nomenon is easily explained by supposing —
which is very probable — that the slate is
metamorphic and irruptive, and that it was
forced upwards in the form of a dyke ; but
not quite to the surface. This action would
naturally have formed a fissure, probably of
contraction, which might have reached the
surface, rendering the quartz which was subse-
quently infiltrated or irrupted a true fissure
vein, and a most certain evidence of a con-
tinuous and valuable one. Or the granite
itself may be irruptive, having been forced up
through the slate quite to the surface, and
covering it deeper at one point than at another.
Either case is a supposable one ; and the proba-
bility of the one or the other is to be de-
termined only by personal and scientific
examination.

Improvement in the Chronometer Escape-
ment.— Mr. Wm. H. Lamb, an ingenious watch-
maker of this city, has recently perfected an
important improvement in the chronometer es-
capement, for which he has taken the prelim-
inary steps to secure a patent. The object of
this improvement is to make a chronometer
escapement more fullyapplicable to an ordinary
pocket time-piece than anything heretofore
devised. It is well known that the chronometer
now employed is not safe, from its liability to
stop, or otherwise get out of order, from sud-
den jars, such as those encountered in jumping,
riding on horseback, etc. The same objection
also obtains with regard to the duplex escape-
ment. Mr. Lamb's improvement consists in
the attachment of a double, or right and left,
impulse to the balance j making the watch, so
constructed, as valuable and safe a time-piece
as the lever, and at the same time preserving
all the beauty and freeness of movement to the
balance which the chronometer now in use

Mechanics' Institute. — At a meeting of the

Board of Directors of the Mechanics' Institute,

held last evening, Wm. Bnusman, Esq., was

elected Librarian, and J. B. Pierce, Assistant

Librarian. The Institute has purchased the

lot on Post Street, and it is expected that a

new building will soon be commenced.
■ ■ — -♦-•

To Correspondents. — Answer to "A Miner,"

of Stockton, next week j " Mining at Mount

Diablo " will appear. The queries of our Mount

Diablo correspondent will be answered at our

earliest convenience.

Shasta Courier. — This sterling mountain

journal has entered upon its fifteenth volume.

We wish it continued success and prosperity.

We find its columns of great value for local

intelligence.

. ■ i — i *

Mining Dividend. — The Crown Point Gold
and Silver Mining Company have declared a
dividend of $50 per foot.

162

8fo pMng m& Sf dmtltk <§vm.

ffinmmuniatiottis.

In this Department we invite the free discussion of all
proper subjects -correspondents alone being responsible for
he ideas and theories they advance.

[Written for the Mining and Scientific Press.]

THE TEACTOEY OUEVE, AND THE
PEOPEETIES OF GEIHDING PLATES,

BY TV. A. GOODYEAK.

[COimNDED FROM PAGE 146.]

It is easy, however, to show analytically
that in the branch of the secondary curve
which lies upon the concave side of the ori-
ginal tractory, there are always values of y1
that are greater than a, that is, that the
hook, above the line y = a, is always formed,
whatever be the value of b, (provided b be
not absolutely 0, in which case there is no
secondary curve,) and, therefore, that this
curve is never a tractory, since in the latter
no value of y can be greater than a.

To show this, let us find the point where
the normal to the tractory, at the point x, y,
crosses the line y = a. Represent the co-
ordinates of this point by x", y" . Now,
since the point x",y", is in the normal to the
tractory at the point x, y,\ts coordinates must
satisfy equation (51). Therefore, we have

(56) y" — y = — °±. (x" — x). Since

dy

the point x", y", is also in the line y = a,
its coordinates must satisfy this equation
also. Hence,

(57) y" = a. If, now, we substitute the

dx
known value of — in (56), and then obtain
dy

from (56) and (57) the value of x'1 in terms

of x and y, we have

(58) x" = x =F y A I - . Now, since

\a + y

\a — y

'■ + V-

in (58) x and y still represent the coordi-
nates of points in the tractory, we know that
by taking y as near a as we please, we can
make x as near 0 as we please. Therefore,
(58) shows that by taking y as near a as we
please, we can make x'1 as near 0 as we
please. In other words, that by taking
points in the tractory as near the point
y — a, x = 0, as we please, we can make
the normal at the point x, y, cross the line
y = a, as near the point y = a, x = 0, as
we please. Therefore, however small b may
be (provided it be not absolutely 0), there
are still points in the tractory so near the
point y = a, x — 0, that their normals
cross the line y = o, at a less distance than
ba from the point y = a, x = 0. There
are, therefore, always points in the second-
ary curve whose abscissas are less than ba,
and whose ordinates are greater than a, and
which, therefore, lie above the line y — a.
The hook referred to is, therefore, always
formed, however small b may be. That
the hook is always formed when b is large,
is sufficiently evident.

The secondary curve, then, is never a
tractory ; and this being the case, the dis-
tances in a direction parallel with the axis
of x, from the original tractory to the sec-
ondary curve, are not constant.

The demonstration given upon page 103
of the Hand Book is faulty, inasmuch as in
the figure there used, the lines o c and o' c',
which are made to represent the wear
perpendicular to the tangent, and are pro-
portional to the ordinate, are not drawn per-
pendicular to the tangent at the point of
contact, where this wear would actually take
place, if it could take place at all, but at a
distance from it, so that the figure does not
answer to the conditions of the problem
there handled.

I may remark here, that although we
cannot conveniently obtain the equation it-

(59)

^X

self of the secondary curve above discussed,
we can yet, without difficulty, obtain the
differential coefficient of y1 with respect to
x1 in terms of y, and by means of this, de-
monstrate one or two other points in relation
to the curve. The value of this differential
coefficient is the following :

dj/_ = g

dx1 i/tf—f _
2 by"- — g' h -f- a y'a2 — y"
2 bf + a y'd—tf
From (59) we see that if we make y = a,

dil
then -T7 = oo . But from the conditions
dx

under which the curve is formed, we know

that when yz=a,yl also = a, and x' = ba.

Therefore, at the initial point y' = a, x' =

ba, of the secondary curve, its tangent is

perpendicular to the axis of abscissas, and

the curve itself is tangent to the tractory

which begins at the same point.

dy"
Again, if we make -jg = 0, we shall ob-
tain the point or points where the tangent of
the secondary curve is parallel to the axis

<¥_o

of abscissas. But the equation

dx?

can can be satisfied in two ways, viz., by
making y = 0, or by making

(60) 2 by- — d'b + a yV — y- = °-
Now, we know that when y — 0, then y'

also = 0, and x and x' are both infinite.
Therefore the axis of abscissas is also an
asymptote to the secondary curve.
Equation (60) gives

(61) y = ± Yb yj \ (4 V— 1 ± 1/8^+iy.

Therefore, at the point in the secondary
curve, corresponding to the point in the
tractory, where

y~-

= ± ° /I

2i\ 2

(4i! — 1±t/8J2+1),

the tangent of the secondary curve is also
parallel to the axis of abscissas. It is very
evident that this curve is not a tractory.

Let us now consider some of the condi-
tions of grinding.

If two grinding plates, of tractory conoidal
or any other form, rest uniformly the
one upon the other without motion, the
pressure between the two, in direction as
well as in amount, is determined solely by
the weight of the upper plate, and if the
latter be of uniform thickness in a vertical
direction, the pressure in a vertical direc-
tion is uniform, or constant.

If the plates be curved (whether they be
of tractory conoidal or any other curvilinear
form), the vertical pressure at any point
may be resolved into two components, one
of which is parallel and the other perpen-
dicular to the tangent of the meridian curve
at the same point.

The component parallel to the tangent is
taken up by the body of the plates them-
selves, and becomes null in effect. The
other component remains ; and it is easy to
show that in tractory conoidal plates, if the
upper plate be of uniform vertical thickness,
this last component varies as y, and, in

y
fact, is equal at any point to R — , if R de-
note the constant vertical pressure. These
conditions hold so long as the plates re-
main motionless. If the upper plate begins
to revolve, the conditions of pressure are
then changed, and in a manner depending
upon the form and relative hardness of the
different portions of the plates.

[To be Continued.]

An old man and a little child stand upon
the threshold of time, the. two looking differ-
' ent ways.

[Written for the Mining and Scientific Press.]

From Our Eegular Correspondent,

Editors Peess : Alter a trip in the north-
eastern part of the county, I find myself enjoy-
ing the kiodly hospitality of Mr. Bever of the
Rich Gulch Hotel, and having spent most of
this time in a highly interesting, but rather
unappreciated section of country, I am led to
believe that some account of my " wanderings
and short comings" therein ma/ be of interest
to the public.

Leaving Mokelumne Hill on the afternoon
of the 16th instant, I reached the residence of
Colonel Bust, three miles above which place,
about sunset, and accepted his kind invitation
to spend the night. The Colonel is one of the
pioneer newspaper men of the coast, having
been at one time editor of the Marysville Ex-
press, and having been at different times con-
nected with many enterprises of the kind in our
mountain towns. He is fond of relating his
experiences in those early days of newspaper
work, and I was equally fond of listening ; so
between ns two, the evening passed quite
pleasantly away. The next morning I started
quite early for West Point, where I arrived
about one o'clock, haviDg met on the way
many of those whose acquaintance I had made
last spring, in all of whom I found friends and
helpers. The most of my time was spent in
West Point and Sandy Gulch districts, which
lie between the north and south forks of the
Mokelumne river, and are separated by the
middle fork.

WEST POINT DISTRICT

Lies on the north side of the middle fork of
the Mokelumne, and is at present the most
prosperous and enterprising quartz-mining dis-
trict in the county. It is well supplied with
wood and water, both being abundant and
cheap, thus offering every facility for working,
at small cost, the rich auriferous ores which
the numerous ledges so abundantly yield. The
veins .of this district are situated in a granite
formation, and are quite irregular in width
above the water line ; at which point they
were heretofore supposed to disappear, none
having been worked below that line until with-
in a year or two. They are also frequently
cut by dykes or "elvans" of granite, trap or
slate, which gave rise to the belief that they
were generally of insignificant extent, longi-
tudinally. The explorations on the Mina
Rica and Sacoterre, and the Cummings and
Hadley veins in this district, and the Belding
in Amador county, which is also on the same
range and in the same formation, have proved
almost beyond doubt that the veins in this
district are as permanent, though not so exten-
sive, as any in the State. The width of the
veins vary from two to three inches to as
many feet, and the yield of the ore is from 20 to
$200 per ton ; quartz paying less than twenty
dollars not being considered rich enough for
profitable working. Owing to the belief that
the ledges, or " bunches," as they are here
called, were not extensive, but few mills have
been built for the working of any particular
leads ; but most of the quartz is crushed at
custom mills, whose charges vary from five to
seven dollars per ton ; the latter price being
charged for working in an arastra ; that process
being quite popular with some classes of the
population. The principal custom mills now
at work in this district are Henry's of five
stamps, on the Middle Fork, one mile south of
town' Schmi'dts, of five wooden stamps and two
arastras, on the same stream, some 400 yards
above Hendy's ; the Belcher mill, of eight
stamps and two arastras, about a mile above
Schmidts, and the Skull Flat mill, at Skull
Flat, two miles northeast of town, of eight
stamps, all of which were more fully described
in my letter from this place in April last.

Besides these may be mentioned Carlton's
mill, situated one and a half miles below West
Point on the Middle Fork, consisting of three
wooden-stem stamps and two arastras, driven
by water power, with an overshot wheel. This
is one of the most substantially built mills of
the kind that I have ever seen. It is capable
of working two and a half tons of ordinary
quartz daily, the rock being first broken by the

stamps into pieces of the size of filberts, after
which it is ground and amalgamated in the
arastras. The old Nestor mill, now owned by
Mr. Lidstrom, of Mason's brewery, San Fran-
cisco, and run by Mr. Fred Morris, formerly in
charge of the Mina Bica mine and mill, con-
sists of three stamps and two arastras, driven
like the last by water power ; but is in a very
dilapidated condition, as is also Bryant's mill
of two stamps and one arustra, situated near.
The owners of the latter, however, inform me
that they intend improving their mill soon.
Both these mills are located on a small stream
called Bear creek, about a mile east of town.
The principal mill of the district, is that of the

MINA RICA DE LAS FLORES MINING COMPANY,

Located at Camp Flores, one and a half miles
east of West Point. This mill consists of ten
heavy stamps driven by a steam engine of
thirty horse power, and is well and substan-
tially built. Amalgamation is performed in
small pans into which the pulp runs directly
from the batteries. The tailings are again
ground, aud amalgamated in one of Baux &
Guiod's amalgamators, by which means the
yield of the quartz is increased from twelve to
fitteen dollars per ton. The average yield of
the rock is from thirty to thirty five dollars; at
least this is the estimate of the superintendent.
This company own two veins, the Mina Bica
and the Lockwood. On the former a shaft has
been sunk to a depth of 130 feet, showing a
well defined vein of quartz from fourteen inches
to two feet in width, and much of it heavily
charged with sulphurets. At a depth of 112
feet, drifts have been run lengthwise of the
vein a distance of eighty feet, disclosing a large
vein of rich ore. The course of this vein, like
that of all others in this range is nearly north
and south, with a very slight dip to the west-
ward. As 1 have before stated, the surface
of this district is all of granue formation,
but on reaching a depth of 100 feet,' the hang-
ing wall of this vein is of talcose slate, while
the foot-wall remains granite all the way down.
'1 his is the only instance of the kind which has
come under my observation, and I should like
to see some explanation of the ease by geolo-
gists. The Lockwood has been explored to a
depth of 100 feet, and by drifts along the vein
a distance of fifty-nine feet. It is from eight-
een inches to three feet thick and yields quartz
of a character very similar to the Mina' Bica.
The rock is hoisted from both of these mines
by horse power, the mining being done by Cor
nishmen, on contract, at fixed prices per foot^
for sinking or drifting.

The richest lode yet discovered in the dis-
trict, is believed to be

THE CUMMINGS & HADLEY,

Owned by the parties whose name it bears, and j
who are making a vigorous effort to tes' its j
permanence and value, and with very fair pros- J
pects of success in developing a valuable mine.
This vein is crossed by two dykes of hard slate
about ten feet apart, between which the shaft ]
has been sunk to a depth of ninety feet. No
attempt has been made to drift through that
on the north side, and its thickness is not I
known, but the ore on the south side of the ;
shaft, has been found to be about three feet 1
wide at the top, and to narrow gradually as it I
goes down, until at the depth of ninety fept
it almost disappears, and the two portions of
the vein are almost united. The vein at the
bottom is about four feet in width, while its
average thickness is fully twenty inches. I j
visited the mine on Saturday afternoon, the i
17th instant, in company with Mr. Robert
Briggs of West Point. We were informed
that the rock from this vein, worked at Carl-
tou's mill, which is about half a mile distant, I
had averaged from $140 to $150 per ton. A 1
short distance south of this is the Amo lead, j
owned by Messrs. Carlton and Fischer, which 1
has been opened to a depth of 100 feet. It
dips to the west, at an angle of thirty-three,
degrees, and is about one foot in average width. I
The quartz differs from most of that in the
district in containing no sulphurets. It has
yielded about §85 per ton in free gold.

On Monday morning I started to visit the
mines in the neighborhood of Skull Flat, and
on the way, fell in with Mr. A. M. Harris, of. '
Sandy Gulch, who was visiting Skull Flat on
business.

The oldest and most productive mine in this
vicinity is

LA SACOTEEEE,

Situated about half a mile southwest of the
Skull Flat mill, and owned by the Cassner 1
Bros., who are also owners of that mill. The
lead was first discovered in 1855, since which
time over $100,000 are said to have been
taken out. It has been opened by a shaft to a
depth of 120 feet, while on the level of the
bottom of this shaft a tunnel has been driven
into the hill a distance of 300 feet, eighty feet
of which is on the vein. Its usual width is
from fifteen inches to two feet, though I was
told that at the bottom of the deepest shaft,
its width was three feet. The average yield
of the rock worked from this vein for the past
eleven years is set down at $80 per ton.

1 d

1

l&ht pining and J> mntiffc §xm.

163

On what is supposed to be an extension of
this lead, Meiers. Wilson ami Keys have strode

sum.' very rich ruck, soinu specimens of which
were presented to mo by Mr. Wilson, which
show a large ainoant of free gold. They found
the vein divided into two pirW each about
fiie inches wide. They hove sunk to a depth
ofsboul forty feet, and opened Hi" ledge or a
distance of fifty feet north and south. It is
believed that the rock taken out will yield ut
lout SI 00 per ton.

Another very valuable lead i-> that of Messrs

I mentioned in the letter

mentioned iOOWi as written last April. The

lower tunnel has been completed, and has

struck the ledge after running 275 feet, at a

depth ol 160 feet. Drifts have been run on

this level a distance of ninety feet, disclosing

a vein from four inches to three feet thick,

averaging about twenty inches. No rock had

i -he, I since my last visit, but that lying

at the mouth of the tunnel, was pronounced by

the millmeii in the party to be very rich. The

rock workud lust year paid overSlOO per ton.

About a thousand feel west of the ubove is

he ledge claimed by Messrs. Hildebraod and

fields, which is from four to twelve inches in

iias paid S4S to 870 per ton.

It is opened to a depth of 120 feel below the

■ urlace by a tunnel ISO feet in length along

In' leal.' and a .shaft has been sunk, thirty

iw the tunnel. This lead shows no

jigns of " giving -ml."

Hall a mile northeast of Skull Flat, is the
Pexas lead, owned by Mr. J. Caodrum, lamil-
arly known among the miners us "Texas," by
vhuin it was discovered and opened in Sep-
embei lust. He has opened it along the sur-
ace for u distance of some twenty or thirty
feet, Its average breadth is about ten inches,
ind the rock has paid about $35 per ton. Near
he Texas, Messrs. Johnson and Willis have
iscovered und partially prospected a lode
bout a loot wide, which they think will puy
i70 or $So per ton, though none ol their quartz
ins yet been crushed. On my way buck to
Vest Point I visited tho mine of Gouldson &
Jo., situated one and a half miles east of West
'oint. They have opened their ledge but
rbout fifteen feet down from the surface, as
hey are troubled with water. It has been
bus far about two feet in average width, and
he rock taken out for a distance of fifty or
xty feet along the surlace has paid, aceord-
ng to the statement of Mr. Gouldson, $120
iHr ton. The owners are now engaged in Tun-
ing a tunnel from the ravine to the westward
( the claim to strike the lead. This is in now
distance of 275 feet, and lacks ; bout seventy
set ut' having reached the ledge. The tunnel
s ventilated by air-shafts bored upward through
he granite to the surface, with a two-inch
ugur. I have not noticed all the ledges die-
overed, nor all of which I have note3, but
nly enough to give the reader something of
n idea of the character of the quartz mining
perations now carried on in the West Point
Strict.

On Tuesday morning, I left West Point in
orapiny with the Superintendent, Mr. J. K.
*ine, to visit the works of

THE EAfiXE QUARTZ MISINO COMPANY,

ituated on the right bank of the north fork
f the Mokelomne, in Amador county, and
}out two and a half miles north of WesL
oint. The property of the company consists
f five different ledges, on each of which they
aim 4,000 feel. The principal of these are
ie Oontreras, and the Eagle. The former of
lese is believed to be the most valuable, as it
roved to be very rich when worked by Mexi-
ans some years since. Mr. Pine commenced
ork for reopening it during my stay, and with
uttering prospects: The work of the corn-
any has heretofore been confined to the Eagle
dge, as that was most favorably located for
onvenience in removing the quartz to the
ill. which was built belore the property came
to the hands of the present company. This
idge, like theContreras, was originally worked

1y Mexicans, and was said to be very rich on
he surlace. Mr. Piue has run a tunnel into
he hill a distance of 160 feet, half of which
iatance it is on the ledge. Where the ledge
s first struck, at a distance of eighty feet from
_ he mouth of the tunnel, it is about eight
dies thick, but on following it thirty feet
urther, a body of quartz, two feet wide was
truck, and in twenty feet more, one of three
set, while at the back end of the tunnel there
scarcely any quartz at all, the distance be-
ween the walls, about three feet, being filled
ith different strata of slate, greenstone talc,
tc, all, however, containing more or less gold,
nd Mr. P. is sanguine that the quartz will agaiu
.11 the vein at a distance of a few feet farther
n. Meantime Mr. Pine is taking out from
topes above and below the tunnel sufficient
ock to keep the mill running. The rock
rushed thns far has paid an average of $35
Ifper ton. The mil lconsists of one 5-stamp
I'pattery and a Baux &Guiods pan. The lat-
lller is of a new pattern, which Mr. Baux calls
I mproved, but it does not seem to work as well
| ta one of the first style, now in use at the Mina

Rica. Still, however, it gives pretty good sat-
isfaction. The mill is driven by water power,
furnished by a large overshot wheel, driven by
wulor tuken from the river about half a mile
above. The upper part of the Hume carrying
this water was Mibinere/cd daring the freshet
last winter to a depth, I am 'old. of fifty feel
yet it w.is never moved. It is a light inclosed
Hume, with no timber heavier than the inch

boards of which it is built, and is mete I

down to the living granite by half-inch rods of
iron bent over the Hume and wedged mat each
end. into holes drilled in the rock. The whole
work was designed and executed by Mr. Pine,
for the Kugle Co., and is a triumph of engineer-
ing skill, over natural obstacles of the most
stubborn character. Purine; t h« fu-ruoon, Mr.
Pine. Mr. Wa.ker. and myself visited the Pio-
neer mine some three miles to the northeast
of the Eagle, and three and a half abovo Vol-
cano. This mine I have noticed more at length
in a former letter. The object of our present
visit was to seo the working of the concentra-
ting and amalgamating machinery, invented by
the Superintendent, Mr. Ambler, and which
we understood had beer, started the day before.
We round Mr. A. busy putting up the machin-
ery, which was started only a few minutes be-
fore we were compelled by the lateness of the
hour to return, und I was unable to get us full
an idea of the machinery as I should be glad to
do before attempting a description of the pro-
cess. The concentrating apparatus consists of
a " slum-tub" or settler, and a concentrutor,
the former being mude of iron, and on exactly
the same principle as " Stevenot's Concentra-
tor " described in a letter from Robinson's
Ferry, published in the Press of March 25th.
1865, with the exception that this is made of
iron and that was of wood. The concentrator
consists of a troutrh with sides of wood with
bottom and vertically curved ends of galvanized
iron, so hung that one side shall be about one-
eighth of an inch lower than the other. Over
the lowest side is placed a fine screen, to se-
cure uniformity in the size of the particles
passing into the concentrator, which is given,
by means of an eccentric or crank, a jarring,
longitudinal motion, which causes the lighter
portion of the sands to be carried off by the
stream of water running out at the higher side
of the concentrator, while the sulphurela and
heavy matter, settles on the lowest side. The
amalgamator is attached to the same beam,
and 6uares the motion of the concentrator, and
is of the same torn), differing in having the
buttotu formed of amalgamated copper-plate,
instead of iron, and being set perfectly horizon-
tal instead of slightly inclined. Across the
top of the amalgamator is secured a wide
board, in which are fastened a large number
of little wooden pegs, which reach to the bot-
tom and break up the pulp, as it is thrown
against them by the jarring of the machine,
causing the quicksilver to be more thoroughly
mixed with it and preventing it from packing
on the bottom of the trough. I am not suf-
ficiently p sted to be able to say whether this
machinery will succeed or not, but my com-
panions, both practical men, expressed them-
selves as highly pleased with its operation.
One thing is certain ; it is cheap, and requires
very little power, which is quite a point in its
favor.

After spending the night at the Eagle, Mr.
Pine very kindly loaned me his horse to visit

THE BEI.DINQ MINE,

Located a mile and a half above the Eagle, on
the same side ol the river, but distant, by the
road, about five miles. This mine is owned by
the California Furnace Co., of San Francisco,
and superintended by Mr. J. C. Benjamin of
Volcano. A shaft has been suuk on the ledge
to a depth of 154 feet, all the way through
hard granite. The ledge is of an average width
of two feet as far as explored, and evidently
improves as it goes down. It is the most
regular in its size and character of any ledge in
this range. The shaft is three feet by six in
the clear, and well and thoroughly timbered
with heavy sawed timbers, making a fine work-
ing shaft for a permanent mine.

The mill consists of five stamps, with one of
Wheeler & Randal's (No. 1) pans, used as a
grinder and five of Knox's amalgamators. It
is driven at this season of the year by water
power ; but a 10-horse steam engine is used in
dry weather. This company have constructed
a furnace for roasting and desulphurizing ores
by O'Donnel's superheated steam process. The
furnace has a capacity of fifty tons. Mr. Ben-
jamin estimates that by this process, the yield
of gold is increased from one-third to one-half,
with a very slight increase of cost. Mr. B.
says that for four yerrs, the mill has never been
stopped for want of quartz, and that the aver-
age pay has been §85 per ton. I dined with
Mr. Benjamin, and remounting soon found my-
self at the Eagle mill, where I spent the night,
and on the morning of Thursday bade good bye
to my obliging host, and started in company
with "Mr. Anderson, one of the employees of
the Eagle Co., for West Point, on our way to
visit a ledge claimed by Messrs. Anderson &
Smith, and situated on Anderson's Flat, four
miles above. On our way up, we called at the

Mina Rica, and on our return stopped and
took dinner with Mr. Morris of the Nestor
mill, who showed us a lead, which he had
located and was working, or rather prospect-
iii',' with fair promise of success. The ledge is
about two feet wide, and is opened on the sur-
face for a long distance, though I believe at no
point to a greater depth than about twenty
feet. He hus about 300 tons of quartz out
which he estimates at ten dollars per ton,
which would give very little profit in working
by the " arastra" process, but Mr. M. hopes to
make it profitable, when cheaper und more
effective meaus ol crushing are introduced.

D.
Rich Gulch, Calaveras co., Feb., 18C6.

[To bo Continued.)

[Wrltton for ttio Mining and Scicnllflc 1'rCM.J

Eesources of Siskiyou County.

BY PROF. O. K. OODFREY.

Agreeably to promise, I now send you a
sketch of the agricultural and mineral resources
of Siskiyou county.

This large county stretches nearly across the
northern extremity of the State, and is worthy
of notice not only in a mineral point of view,
but also on account of its rich agricultural
lands. It is interspersed with and surrounded
on all sides by towering mountains, one of
which is Mount Shasta, the highest peak in
California. |T. e examinations of Professor
Brewer, of the California State Geological Sur-
vey, made in the summer of 1864, near the
head waters of the Kern and Kings rivers,
in the southern portion of the State, prove that
there is at least one peak in that vicinity which
overtops Mount Shasta, and is in all probability
the highest mountain in the United States.
Mr. Brewer ascended this peak to the bight of
14,750 feet, at which point his progress was
stopped, although he had not reaehed the top.
A brief acconnt of thisreconnoisance was pub-
lished in this paper under date of October 8,
1864. — Eds. Mining and Scientific Press.]
There are three fine valleys— one at the extreme
eastern part of the county and two in the
western.

Surprise, Shasta and Scott valleys redeem it
from the sterility and ruggednesa of its general
aspect. These valleys, though elevated several
thousand feet above sea level, are very fertile,
and susceptible of a high scale of cultivation.
Rich green foliage, which clothes them in
spring and eatly summer, presents a singular
contrast with the snowy-clad peaks around
them.

Surprise Valley is situated fifteen miles to
the southeast from Goose Lake, on the eastern
slope of the Sierra Nevada mountains. It lies
north and south, and is fifty miles in length
from actual measurement, and averages about
ten miles in width.

Lassen's old enrgrant road passed through
the upper end of this valley between two lakes,
and but little was known about it till the
boundary survey was made between Nevada
and California. The line runs lengthwise
throngh the eastern portion of the valley.

The most prominent and attractive features
of the valley surroundings are the three lakes
located in different parts of the valley, and the
Sierra Nevada pine-clad mountains, having a
number of creeks gushing forth from their
summits, and winding through the valley, which
finally empty into these lakes. During the
past two years it has proven to be susceptible
of growing all kinds of grains and vegetables.

Shasta Valley presents rather a singular ap-
pearance from its formation. It is about
thirty-five miles long and some ten miles in
width, and stretches away from the base of
Mount Shasta to the northwest, where the
lower end narrows to a canon, through which
Shasta river runs and empties into the Klamath.
This valley is studded with a hundred or more
round mounds and conical hills, whose tops are
strewn over with rocks and long angular frag-
ments, presenting a singular appearance, with
Mount Shasta rising his hoary head high in
the heavens. The agricultural lands lie in nar-
row belts on either side of Shasta River and
along creeks which come down from the moun-
tains.

This valley is well adapted to grazing pur-
poses. During the winter season large bands
of stock find pasturage among the hills and
aloug the creeks. The flourishing city of

Yreka, the largest north of Marysville, is
located in a long, narrow valley, near the lower
end of Shasta Valley, and the extraordinary
yield of the mines in that vicinity and further
west has given it a long and continued pros-
perity.

Yreka is a pleasant inland city, and in the
BUDUrbsof the town are neat dwellings, sur-
rounded by luxuriant fruit and flower gardens,
and everything necessary to render a homo
pleasant and happy. The streets are wide and
regulur ; the hotels, stores, and business houses
present a scene of lively activity. In educa-
tion and morals the citizens have wisely taken
a deep interest, and deserve credit for having
good schools, fine churches, and able minis-
ters.

Scott Valley, the queen of all tho valleys in
Northern California, is not only one of the most
healthy but one of the most fertile and pic-
turesque valleys in the State. It ia located in
a mineral section of country. It is about lorty
miles long, and will average four miles in
width, though near the centre it widens to ten
miles or more. About half way ol its length
on the west side, where the main valley begins
to contract, there is a mountain in the shape
of a triangle, four miles long, which commences
to rise gradually from the valley towards the
north to the hight of a thousand feet, where it
terminates abruptly. At the northeast corner
of the mountain, near Fort Jones, the valley
and river bends sharply to the west, and leaves
the narrow valley of Oro Fino on the west side
of the mountain, which opens out into the main
valley to the northward. Parallel with Oro
Fino Valley on the west is Quartz Mountain,
extending north and south six miles, and is at-
tached by a low divide to Salmon mountains.
Quartz Vulley begins on the west side of tho
tow divide near the Pinery, and is two miles
wide, and opena out into the main valley at the
lower end, where the river enters the moun-
tains. Scott Valley may be considered in its
outline form like a triangle. It contains many
thousand acres of rich agricultural and grazing
lands, and the surrounding mountains contain
rich lodes of metaliferons rock. The scenery
is truly beautiful and picturesque. The rich
alluvial soil, dotted with pleasant dwellings
and the homes of families, present a scene of
comfort that is truly enviable. The soil on the
uplund near the foot-hills is composed in part
of gravel and sand, hence the roads are pleasant
and smooth at all seasons of the year.

This valley is well watered by streams, af-
fording an abundant supply of water for the
many berda of cattle, sheep, and swine that
feed on the hillsides and in the valleys. Fol-
lowing these streams, aa they rush down the
precipitous mountain sides, und then winding
their way to the foot-hills, they afford many
fine mill privileges. There are five flouring
mills and ten saw-mills located in different parts
of the valley, which supply the citizens of the
valley with flour, and fencing and building
lumber.

On the west side of the valley is a dense forest
of large pine, fir and cedar timber, from half
to a mile in width, stretching the whole length
of the valley. To the eastward of the valley
the foothills and low ranges of mountains
stretch away towards Shasta valley, through
which Moffitt's Creek winds around from the
southeast and enters the valley at Fort Jones.
These foothills furnish a fine range for grazing
purposes, and abound in beautiful open groves
of oak and fine timber. At the lower end of
the valley, where the river enters the canon, the
mountains rise abruptly, towering in wild con-
fusion above the clouds, and clothed in the
habiliments of snow, while deep in the valleys
below rushes the overflowing waters of Scott
RiverJ

Scott Valley is the Eden of Siskiyou county.
The checkered fields are finely fenced, and at
little intervals comfortable farm-houses and
orchards attest the result of the laborers— of the
tillers of the soil. This valley is the home of
a thrifty and rapidly increasing population,
devoted to rural and mining pursuits.

The villages of Oro Fino, Rough and Ready,
and Fort Jones have grown up in different
parts of the valley, and are prosperous and
will continue to thrive with the energy and
industry of the intelligent and hardy farmer and
miner. " They have a rich county to support
them, in productive soil and undeveloped
mines, which will last for years before they are
exhausted. In my next 1 will give an account
of the mineral resources of this county.

Many, if not moat, of the presidents and
professors of our leading colleges have united
in a memorial, looking to the adoption by this
eouutry of the decimal system of weights and
measures now current in France, Holland, Bel-
gium, Spain, Italy, and some other countries.
They propose to begin by having it explained
and analyzed in all our arithmetics.

There have already been organized sixteen
hundred and thirty National Banks, with an
aggregate capital of four hundred and nine
millions. The total amount of circulation up
to the present time is two hundred and sixty-
two millions of dollars.

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Qfce pitting m& Mmtltk <§vm.

SALES OF THE WEEK

BT THE S. r. STOCK ft EXCHANGE BOABD.
Monday, March IS.

AFTERNOON SES3W If.

16 shs Chollar-Potosl at iM@W7H pef foot.
6 shs Chollar Potosi at 400 per foot, s 3.

B shs Chollar-Potosl at 406@407>5, b 30.
6 shs Cnollar-Potosi at 395 per foot, s 30.

18 shs Yellow Jacket at 600@655 per ft.
2 sha Yellow Jacket at 660 per ft, 65.

6 shs Yellow Jacket at 64U per loot, s 30.

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 663 per foot, s 3.
lsh Yellow Jacket at 660 per foot, sfi.

132 shs Ophir at 667@692 per foot, s 3.
420 shs Ophlr at70!i@670 per foot.
36 shs Ophlr at 790@685 per foot, h 30.
12 shs Ophlr at 670 per foot, s 30.

2 shs Savage at 1100 per foot, b 3.
2 shs Savage at 1090 per foot

20 sh3 Daney at IS per foot.
fi shs Belcher at 305@308 per foot

2 shs Belcher at 320 per foot, b 30.
4 shs Crown Point at 1270 per foot.

8 shs Crown Point at 1250@1260 per ft, s 3.

4 shs Crown Point at 1260 per foot, b 3.
10 shs Overman at 90 per foot, s 3.
15 shs Overman at 97^ per foot, b 30.
10 shs Confidence at 75 per share.
27 shs Confidence at 70 per share, s 3.

19 shs Imperial at 175 per share.
Amount of sales $230,093 25

Tuesday, March 18. *
420 shs Ophir at 650@632>£ per toot.
112 shs Ophir at 653@652K per foot, b 80.

36 shs Ophir au 630 per foot, s 3.

24 shs Ophlr at 635 per foot, b 10.

48 shs Ophlr at 635@630 per foot, h 2.

4 shs Goi.ld A Curry at 1050 per foot, Bl5.
fi shs Savage at 1085@i060 per foot

3 shs Savage at 1075@1060 per foot, s 3.

10 shs Chollar-Potosl at 4Uo per foot.

5 shs Chollar Potosi at 400 per foot, b 3.

14 shs Chollar-Potosl at 416® il2M per ft. bJ30

4 shs Hale & Norcross at 1150 per foot.
8 shs Hale & Norcross at 1150 per sh, s 3.

11 shs Yellow Jacket at 650@612^ perft, 3.

59 shs Yellow Jacket at 640@6UO per foot.
45 shs Belcher at 319@390 per toot.

2 shs Belcher at 360 per foot, s 3.

3 shs Belcher at 355 per foot, s 6.

20 shs Alpha, G H, at 35U@340 per foot.

13 shs Empire M & M Co. at240@237^pr sh.

8 shs Empire M & M Co. at 235 per sh, s 3.
20 shs Imperial at 170 per share, s 30.

76 shs Imperial at 175@185 per share.
7B shs Sierra Nevada at 12 per share.
20 shs Exchequer, at 10 per share, s 3
58 shs Confidence at 80@8t per share.
10 shs Confidence at 80 per share, s 3.
20 shs Bullion at 96@97>£ per share.

AFTERNOON SESSION.

9 shs Chollar-Potosl at 400@397K pr ft
10 shs Choliar- Potosi at 410 per foot, b 30.
10 shs Chollar-Potosi at 390 per foot s 30.

6 shs Chollar-Potosl at 408 per foot, b 30.
10 shs Chollar-Potosl at 395 per foot
15shs Chollar-Potosi at 4U5 per foot, b 30.
10 shs Chollar-Potosi at 395 per foot, s 30.

180 shs Ophlr at 650 per foot, b 30.
24 shs Ophir at 625 per foot.

12 shs Onbir at 625 per foot b 3.
24 shs Ophir at 620 per foot

48 shs Ophlr at 6'20 per foot, b 5.
120 shs Ophir at 615@610 per foot.
' 13 shs Yellow Jacket at 600@5S5 per ft.
| 3 shs Yellow Jacket at 550 per foot, a 30.
2 shs Yellow Jacket at 580@575 per foot.

2 shs Yellow Jacket at 540 per foot, s 30.
lsh Yellow Jacket at 570 per foot.

4 shs Yellow Jacket at 625 per foot, s 30.

12 shs Hale & Norcross at 1150 per foot
22 shs Belcher at 350@320 per foot

1 sh Belcher at 320 per foot, s 10.

4 shs Belcher at 345@350 per foot, b 30.

9 shs Savage at Iu75@l0(i0 per foot

1 sh Savage at 1085 per foot, b 30.
lsh Savagp- at 1060 per foot, blO.

3 shs Savage at 1030 per foot, s 30.
6 shs Savage at 1050 per foot, b 30.

4 shs Crown Point at 1300 per foot, s 3.
30 shs Overman at 80 per share, b 10.

24 shs Overman at 80 per share, b 3.
10 shs Overman at 80 per foot, b 5,

5 shs Overman at 79 per foot, s 5.

6 shs Overman at 75 per foot, s 30,
27 shs Empire M & M Co. at 235Q210.
19 shs Imperial at 170 per share.

60 shs Sierra Nevada at 12@n>,£ per share.

13 shs Confidence at 80 per share.

25 shs Bullion at 97^©99 per share.
Amount of sales $219,428 50

"Wednesday* March 14.

828 shs Ophlr at 630@700 per foot
12 hhs Ophir at 700 per foot, b 5.
96 shs Ophlr at 700@690 per foot, b 3.
35 shs Oph lr at 695 per foot, s 3.

15 shs Chollar-Potosl at 397^@395 per foot
6 shs Hale & Norcross at 1100@1050per ft.

200 shs Danev at 12©11 per foot
23 shs Yellow Jacket at 580@600 per fL

2 shs Yellow Jacket at 580 per foot 8 3.

10 shs Savage at 1010@10DO per foot, s 30. .
6 shs Savage at 1020® 1030 per foot.

4 shs Savage at 1020®1030 per foot, s 3.

2 shs Savage at 1010 per foot, b 3.
1 sh Savage at 1020 per foot, b 5.

3 shs Savage at 1025 per foot, b 10.

1 sh Savage at 1060 per foot, b 30.

32 shs Crown Point at 1300©1310 per foot

2 shs Belcher at 330 per foot, s 5.
12 shs Belcher at 330®32o per foot.

3 shs Belcher at 325 per foot, s 3.
2 shs Belcher at 325 per foot, s 10.
lsh Belcher at 230 per foot, s 15.

17 shs Empire M & M Co, 212^®200 per sh.
■ 0 shs Overman at 70 per foot, a 3.

70 sha Overman at 70®65 per foot
fi shs Confidence at 80 per share, b 30.
IB shs Cdnfidence at 75 per share, s 3.

5 shs Confidence at 75 per share, b 6.

35 shs Bullion at 100@113 per share, b 30.
9 shs Bullion at 97 @9 3 per share.
30 shs Bullion at 95 per share, s 3.
BB shs Imperial at 165 per share, s 30.

REPORT

ON THE

Mining District of BATOPILAS, in the State of

CHIHUAHUA, MEXICO.

[Extracts from a work just issued from the Mining and Scientific Press Job Printing Office,]
(Continued trom Page 149.)

EL "PYBAMO,"

Which, while giving metal in several small workings, crosses a solitary
huge stone or cliff, sticking out to the height of some sixty feet from
the side of the hill. In this, near its summit, was found a considerable
quantity of massive silver, following which the whole of the rock was
traversed, causing a hole which resembles a window, from which there
is a magnificent view of the valley below and the mountains opposite.

LA "TRINIDAD,"
Of recent date, wf.s first discovered by gambusinos. It got later into
the hands of Don Francisco Viniegra, who, prospecting it merely for
some thirty varas, took out some $25,000. Part of this ran in excel-
lent metal, up to perfectly native silver of two and three inches thick-
ness. . I saw a single stone, a few years ago, that came from it, which
was valued at and sold for over $400.

This claim was soon after purchased by an American Company ; but
they failed to prosecute the work vigorously, although it certainly gives
the very highest promise, if a tnnnel should be run, cutting all the lodes
some distance below their present works, and these, besides, prospected
above at different places. The metal emanating from this district is,
besides the visible native silver, exceedingly rich in sulphurets.

THE " BOSAEIO "
lays on a spur of the same mountain, very near by and north from the
foregoing. It is a new and almost virgin mine, having only a small
shaft of fourteen varas, which gave to its late owner, Don Ventura
Avencino — a Spaniard who died a short time ago — over $16,000, prin-
cipally in the richest- kind of sulphurets, intermixed with solid silver.
It is now held by Mr. James Jacques, but not worked at present, al-
though it holds the well justified hope of very rich rewards, laying
throughout in first-class mineral grounds.

LA " DESCUBEIDORA,"
Another great bonanza mine of the last century, is on the same mount-
ain, a few hundred yards lower down.

Of this mine, at present entirely filled up with rainwater, and there-
fore unaccessible, is only known that it gave, in years long gone by,
very great treasure, the amount of which is now lost.

The last one who worked in some of its upper works was the late
Don Marcos Viniegra, who, about thirty years ago, took out consider-
able silver therefrom, but did not get down to the old bottom. It might
however again be opened by means of a tunnel, which could be
driven on the lode.

Besides these, there are quite a number of other mines and lodes, some
of which have been merely picked at, and contain at least very incon-
siderable works. Others, as yet, entirely virgin. The majority of such
as are favorably looked upon, lay in good mineral ground, and need
only some judicious outlay of capital and prospecting in order to show
what they are worth.

Among them rank ;

The " Nuestra Sefiora," on an eastern spur of the " Cerro de Ani-
mas," giving very rich earths near the surface.

The " Camuchin " and the " San Antonio de los Tachos," both of
which are on a spur to the west of Batopilas. They ere old mines, now
filled up with water, but have given very rich returns, the latter one
especially, in chlorides and earths, (lierras). They could be easily
drained by a short tunnel, and profitably rehabilitated, as their general
features promise very highly. The " Sacramento," a vein of consider-
able size; the " Todos Santos," the " Gavilanes," and others on a hill
in front and southwest of the " Pastrana " and " Arbitrios " mines ; the
" Providencia" and the "Cobriza," both on the same spur of and above
the " Arbitrios," in fact, the latter belonging to its claim, and said to be
on the same lode.

The five latter ones have given rich pockets of chlorides and native
silver, on or near the surface, but no work has been prosecuted on
them since those gave out, and are therefore almost virgin.

CONCLUDING REMARKS.

I will.now add a few further remarks on the profitability of invest-
ments and mining enterprises in Batopilas.

First. — Old Mines, celebrated for their great mineral wealth, being
generally filled to a great extent with water and rubbish, or mud, re-
quire considerable time and a corresponding capital to clean them out,
and sink after that through the intervening space below their bottom,
in order to get anew into the continuance of the silver deposit. They
give, however, almost the assurance of another rich reward, if the work
is reasonably persevered in. Companies undertaking such, must be
prepared to remain out of their capital for at least from one to two
years.

Second. — New Mines, or Virgin Veins, do not require much capital
for the first year's work, as a shaft must be first sunk to a depth of from
twenty or thirty varas before silver can be expected in sufficient quan-
tities to justify driving levels on the lode. An outlay of from $75 to
$100 per week would be sufficient to pay for this work, as hardly more
than six or eight men at a time can be profitably employed in a single
worlj. Under all circumstances it would be advisable to have a capi-
tal of not less than from $5,000 to $10,000 paid in for working pur-
poses

Third. — New Mines, that have already been opened and yielded
some, hold out a great security for an enterprise upon them, provided
they lay in goo mineral ground. But all such must be purchased, and

cannot be had for less than from $25,000 to $50,000. Besides these
funds, there should be a reserve, or working fund, of $10,000 in cash,
to enable the party to carry on works without being cramped.

It is necessary to have sufficient means on hand to buy provisions;
when cheap, for the support of the workmen, saving sometimes fromjj
15 to 50 per cent, in this way.

It is well to get out a large quantity of ore before commencing the*
amalgamating work ; and further, to be able to hoard up the silver buU
lion until there is enough to send directly to the mint at Alamos.

Nature, in some minerals, has formed very wide lodes, giving ore of
small ley, whereas here the precious metal is concentrated in rather!
narrow veins, but giving as much in one cubic yard, as would be conA
tained in ten cubic yards in other districts, where the lodes are wide ancft
the ores poor. For, as I already stated in a previous chapter, the
metal of Batopilas ranges up from, never less than $100 to $500, andl
thence to $5,000, $10,000, and $20,000 to the ton.

Mining companies wishing to purchase mines, and engage in enter-l
prises in Batopilas, should be very careful in choosing agents to examJ
ine them. They should be men well versed in mining, mines, ores, anal
metalurgy ; men who have travelled through and over the Sierra!
Madre range of mountains, or they may grow faint at heart long befora|
they arrive at the mines. Otherwise, the newly arrived agent, fatigue*
and prejudiced against the country on account of its rugged appearance!
will have made up his mind, long before entering a mine, that it is too
far away from civilization.

In my opinion, there is hardly another mineral district existing iny
Mexico, which offers inducements equal to Batopilas, and the time mustfl
by the very force of circumstances, be near at hand, when its ancienfl
fame shall revive and spread anew.

We have every reason to be confident in our belief, that within a]
few months several of the claims will enter into bonanzas, each of
which may, and very likely will, turn out many millions of dollars — I
the " San Miguel " claim, for instance, the " Santa Teresa," the " Sara
Nestor," and the " Pastrana." Two of these, the " Santa Teresa," and!
" San Nestor," are already actually in such.

What an extraordinary stimulus these will give at once to the other!
enterprises is easily understood; and let, after that, mines like the]
" Arbitrios," " Cata," and others, come in with their treasures, which!
they may do before a long time expires, the silver produce of Batopi-j
las will astonish the world, and mining property rise immensely in valuei

For, if in earlier days, with their scanty means and implements, the]
Spaniards took out hundreds of millions, and these merely, so to speak,
from the surface, what should not then reasonably be expected from owt\
actual facilities, enterprise and capital, after once fairly opening anM
prospecting these almost virgin lodes ?

Everything, in fact, goes to prove that Batopilas contains yet silveH
enough in its mountains to satisfy our wildest dreams. Where there iffl
grass growing above, there must be roots below to feed it.

In regard to the political troubles that this country is laboring under
at present, we may safely hope that they will soon find a satisfactow
solution. As yet, they have not interfered in the least with our inter-
ests here, and probably will not for the future, as it is, and must be thfl
policy of the contending parties to foster, rather than to disturb them. V

Having nothing further to communicate for the present, I remain i
Your Respectfully,

A. E. KOELS.

[Extracts from tlie Seventh Annual Circular of the Miners' Foundry— Now in press in tho
Mining aud Scientific Press Job Printing Office.]

MINING I NTERESTS.

From the Mining Review for 1865, in the Mercantile Gazette and Prices Current. I

This event (tho discovery of gold on this coast), like many other important dial
coveries, was the result of accident ; and thoagh it failed, as often happens in casea
of this kind, to enrich the party making it, it produced at once a marked effoofl
upon the trade, industry, and financial aspect of the whole civilized world. Tha
energies of the nations were aroused, emigration was excited, new channels of
transportation and travel were opened, and new enterprises were set on foot — every]
interest and department of labor being made to feel its quickening and invigorating
influences. The finding of gold in California having awakened public attention to!
the subject, led to its discovery soon after in Australia, and finally in Oregon, British'
Columbia, and elsewhere, until there is not at present a State, Territory, or perhaps
even a province, west of the Rocky Mountains, in which it has failed to be found in
remunerative quantities. That the potency of this new agent is tending to revolu-j
tionize the financial and industrial affairs, of the world, may be inferred from they
fact that the product of the precious metals during these eighteen years, upon this1
coast alone, has added nearly one thousand millions of dollars to the stock pre-
viously in existence ; the contribution from this source being at the rate of mora
than fifty millions per annum. * * * * That this rapid enlargement of tho
standard measures of values, and medium of exchange, should be attended by a(
corresponding expansion of prices, and an unwonted excitation in every depart-
ment of business, was not only natural but inevitable. Hence the advance in the
prices of property and labor, the impetus given to every branch of industry,
whether speculative or practical, and the general activity, mental and material,
seen the world over, together with that love of exploration and adventure which
this condition of things has tended to nourish, and which has found its most marked
development in our own people ; and however the business of mining may fluctu-
ate or fail to prove remunerative in certain cases, it must always continue, as it
has' heretofore been, a leading pursuit, not only in this State, but upon the entire
coast of the Pacific. * * * * The receipts of uncoined gold and silver in the
city through public channels, during the past year amounted to nearly 849,000,000
as against 848,000,000 in 1864. In 1863 they were less than 844,000,000 ; in 1862.
not quite 842,000,000 ; and in 1861 just about 840,000,000. During the last twelve
months the area of our metalliferous territory has been considerably extended, while
many mills and reduction works of large capacity have been put up in various parts
of the country. The greater portion of these have not yet commenced operations,
or been running sufficiently long to tell with much effect upon the product of the
year just closed. Another season they will increase in the annual product materi-
ally. Besides this, the business of mining promises to be carried on hereafter with
more system and economy, not to say honesty, than has hitherto characterized it as
conducted in certain cases. The plan of working mines with a view to enhance or j

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165

flaurota the prii M might best serve the interetU of those having con-

trol of them, u not likely to be practised to the same extent u formerly, it threat-
ening to prove nearly h dangeroiu to those engaged in carrying it on oa to their
Intended victims. Thai this biuineefl pav speedily be purged ofthfa and all other
abttaa id greatly to Ik- hoped, sine- to it we most continue to look for thoae huge
ami certain revenuM which have thus fiar never failed as, iu they an not likely to
do, our mines being nat In extent and literally exhaustless. « '* * * Wner-
ever it has boon carried on in a legitimate manner, being conducted with the same
discretion and care evinced in most other callings, it baa generally proved a sn&
;. nulam mostly being attributable to laek of skill, extravagant expendit-
tes, qi gojnaolbex lOtl of uiiMiuinagemcnt.

EXTENT OF THE MINING FIELD.
\\V have now within the American |>m*sl'sm<jils west of the Rocky Mountains,
three St*Jns and Ave Territories, embracing an area .it more tlian one million square

the whole, of whieh may 1m- con-i'li-reii 11 mining country. Not that every

pan of this vasl region is metalliferous ; there being large tracts of it in which the
u metals at Lust have nut been met with in any considerable quantity Still,
scattered everywhere over its surface are districts abounding in not only these but
nearly every variety of the useful metals ; the latter, in some one or more of
their varied form-, being nearly everywhere present. To what extent this region
us yet been but partially determined; its magnitude, and the
difficulties attending its exploration, Having precluded a thorough examination of
ban a small part of it. Of that portion lying within the limits of California
anil Nevada, with which we have become most familiar, it can bo truthfully said
that the more it has been explore.! the greater appears to be its capacity lor yield-
ing, under tho conjoint aid of well-directed labor and ample capital, large amounts
of gold ami Bilvcr. It is now perceived that the placer mines of this State, liberally

a» they gave up their treasures at Brat to tin- simple and inexpensive processes em-
ployed lor working them, formed but the hualt and chaff, as it were, of our real and
ubstantial mineral wealth, hid away in the vast repositories of auriferous
quart/ found in every county that flanks the Sierra ; while the further tho work of
prospecting has been carried into the wilds of Nevada, Utah, and Idaho, tho richer
ami mure extensive have been the discoveries made, establishing, to all practical
intents not only tho illimitable bounds, but also the inexhaustible character of this
field of labor.

PLACER OR SURFACE DIGGING.

To the placer miners of California the past year has been one of general suc-
cess, the supply of water having bcon better than usual, ami the season every
way favorable. There is no question but tho aggregate yield from this source
has been larger tho past than lor several years immediately preceding, though
we have not tho means of ascertaining tho exact amount taken out during this
time. Besides the causes mentioned above, there have been others lately brought
into operation tending to swell the product of this class of mines — such as larger
numbers engaging in them; the disco\eryof new diggings; ;he re-opening and
Working over with greater care, or by improved appliances, of old ones; pene-
trating further into the gravel deposits ; larger crushings from the cement beds, and
a general enlarging of the area of the mines, coupled with a more efficient style of
machinery, greater economy, and more careful manipulations ot tho auriferous
earths. * * * * Coming into Tuolumne and Calaveras, and passing thence
through the tier of counties that lie against the western slope of the Sierra into
southern Oregon, we find the work of placer mining being vigorously and intelli-
gently prosecuted, in all its different branches ; and aided by all the auxiliaries that
capital can command, or that ingenuity has been able to invent, or science supply.
Here we have every variety of mining, ami sec at work the many devices contrived
for diminishing labor. and saving gold. Tho several styles of sluices, the hydraulic
washings, the long torn, and in somo instances the still more primitive pan and
nicker are all encountered, and the hill, gravel, dry, river, tunnel, and cement dig-
gings are, seen in every stage of development. By passing over to the sea shore, in
Klamath County, we can even wituess the operations of what is known as " beach
mining," carried on in the vicinity of the once famous Gold Bluff. To describe
these different kinds of mines, and the various appliances and modes adopted in
furtherance of this business, would require more space than could well be spared ;
suffice to say, the latter are nearly all the inventions of practical miners, called
forth by the necessities of their business, or suggested by experience, and that water
is the principal agent employed in separating the gold from the earth and gravel in
which it is imbedded, these contrivances being simply used to apply it more effect-
ively. It is in the central and northern portions of the State that we find the princi-
pal hydraulic washings, and here too are tho blue gravel lead and cement deposits,
marked features of that section, from all which large quantities of gold are annually,
extracted. The supply of water furnished by the late copious rains having enabled
the miners to get to work early in the season, there is much activity gyrleel is*
throughout the placer diggings, and with timely rains from this on till the dryesaa--
son sets in, the product from this source will undoubtedly prove individually remun
nerativo, and in the aggregate large.

QUARTZ MINING.

"While in the province of placer mining the new discoveries being made are few
and unimportant, and the diggings already found are being gradually depleted, the
area of the auriferous quartz is being constantly extended, every year adding stead-
ily and largely to tho yield derived from this source. In magnitude the quartz
region of California is already even more than commensurate with that of the sur-
face mines, and in general terms may be said to reach from the Clear Creek Dist-
rict, in the southern extremity of Tulare County, to the northern line of the State,
a linear distance of nearly five hundred miles. In breadth it varies from ten to a
hundred miles, giving an aggregate area of at least twenty thousand square miles,
over whieh these metalliferous lodes are scattered, some districts containing them in
great numbers, and others more sparsely. These lodes do not abound in all parts
of this extensive territory, but He in groups or spots, sometimes widely separated,
the intervening country being comparatively harren, or containing veins of little
value. In some sections, too, the quartz is much more highly auriferous than in
others, the smaller and more regularly shaped veins, as a common thing, carrying
the larger per centage of gold. As is usually the case with auriferous lodes else-
where, those of California generally have a north-westerly and south-easterly strike.
In thickness they vary from a few inches to as many feet, being in some instances
of a much greater size. Ledges a hundred feet thick are not uncommon, but this
class are not ordinarily composed of pay rock throughout ; in fact are apt to have
what gold they do contain so diffused throughout the mass as to render it valueless.
It would almost seem as if nature had allotted a specific amount of the precious
metal to each ledge, the large and small alike, thereby rendering tho workiugof the
latter a much easier matter than the former, the amount of rock requiring to be
reduced being so much less in order to secure an equal amount of gold. The large
sized ledges, however, often contain streaks and pockets that prove very rich. The
dip of the lodes in this State is almost uniformly towards the east, some of them
having a high and others a low inclination. Some of the richest veins stand nearly
perpendicular, while others lie almost flat. In length they are equally and even
more variable, being traceable sometimes for miles, while again they can be found
only for a few hundred feet, or perhaps less. The position of the quartz belt of
California is longitudinally through the editor of the State, embracing the foothills
of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. It has an altitude varying from one to five thou-
sand feet above the level of the sea, reaching at a few points to a greater height, but
not often found below the line of elevation first mentioned. Towards its southern
limit tins belt trends to tho east, and crossing the Sierra Nevada chain has its ex-
tremity in the Owens Valley country ; while in the opposite direction, following
the straggling spurs of this same range, it sweeps to the north-west, and terminates
on the shores of the Pacific, a portion continuing on into southern Oregon. At one
time it was thought there was no quartz in the more elevated portions of the Sierra
Nevada, but this lias since been found to be a mistaken opinion. More recent ex-
plorations have brought to light extensive districts containing lodes of this rock,
highly impregnated with both gold and silver. The Kearsarge District, in Tulare,
and tho Excelsior, in Nevada County, with several of less importance situate be-
tween them, but all lying high up the sides, and several quite on the summit of the
Sierra, disprove this theory, aDd go far toward warranting the belief that these
mountains may yet become the theater of large and profitable mining operations.
* * # # Aided and stimulated by tho liberal investments being made, there is
now much prospecting going n, both in the way of opening ledges already located,

and in seim-hini; for new ones. In most cafes miners who dispose of their interests
employ the proceeds in prospecting for others, or in working the claims they may

-till own.

The quarts mills throughout this State vary in capacity from three stamps to

lifiy; mo number contained in the mill.* built at an earlier day generally running

uiy. j..ii.-i \y i in- unit, '< irger hlueiof the milts are employed lu

rock Irom the ledge* bt "... lug to ibeir Several proprietors ; aud hence (hero la la

many district* i« uee i for milla todoi . ■ ■ i . .< each slauip his

ylocnwl i urn of rock to iwc > ■ ip»ol some of these mllli

tad mines are enormous. The average monthly 3 1 .-Ir.-i n \i.hiimi-., .•*

lato wsa over $60,"00 foe net earnings ol tho Crescent Company, Plumu County, have bean
at the rate of tioo.uoo per annum, white, at we buve alnwdti ecen, mtioy ol the leading mines

■l! I "iii- Vdlli-v bun- |.ni.lucei! Mill nmr.' inuiiillrenilV. Tliu total yield or tOQ AlftSOD Ranch

Mine at thai place, sines operations were Brsi commenced upon it. has exceeded $2,50u,00j; the
group of claims on Massachusetts lMi have turned out about ^.600,000; the Kortb Star and
other mines on New York Hill bare yielded 12,500,000, an 1 the Norambagua alone Si, 000 ,000.

in.' com piemen l for Gold lltil has been (8,(00,000, and for the Loao Jock U , Ophlr, Oa

borne, aud Hucston Kills, the aggregate b is been fully 18,600,000. Tho product of toe Eureka,

during the past two years, has exceeded $000,000, Its Darnings for then th of December last

alonenavlng been more than $4:1,000. The aggregate amount of gold taken from ibe qmirtz

d s within tie- limits of the Grass Valli ^ 1 Latrict Blnce 1852— thirteen years— has Own ut

least $20,000,000. In corroboration of tho substantial correctness of this statement, we Ond,
after ayerj careful examination ol .'ill the records and other data »t our disposal, thai tue aggro-
gate yield ut Grass Valley, during the past ifclrtoeti years, hut 1 about $28,000,000. including

all the receipts from tho Burfsco mlulug claims In that region. From these latter Bournes the

b< reliable statistics show that .11 t 18.000,000 has been obtained, leaving 120,000,000 as tbe

probable product of the quartz mines rioce 1882. Tins is believed by many well Informed par-
ties to i"' i"" small mi estimate, but alsblna, lu !»■ within bounds we conform 10 the above lig*
ores. During the past year the quartz mines of Grass Valley have yielded about $3300,000, or
.ni 1 vr.n:i' nl :fJ7."i,<w>ll |"T m- nlii, ami ill" mining year is likely to show u product of more than
$4,000,000. The Boulsby- Mill, Tuolumne Guunty, turned out at the rate of $50,000 per month
when ii tir.-i started, and although It did not keep up that yield, has earned vast -urns must of
the time since. A large number ef mills ur ordinary capacity might be mentioned that fur years
bavo steadily earned from SlOjjCQ to 920.000 per month. Met or these mills run nigh Lund day.
Immense sums have heretofore boeu Bnd are siill being lent in the working of quartz, Irom In-
ability tn M'juraie i In- r."M . by the ordinary modes of tn-alim-nl, Irom the suliiliiiretB of iron

and copper with which it is combined. Many efforts are being made to moot this difficulty,
Home of which have been partially successful, ami there la reason in hope thai the desideratum
will be supplied at an early day. About two-thirds of the mills In California are propeded by

steam, and tho balance by water, the latter generally being those of Inferior capacity. Tho
most of then* run night ami day, stopping only lor repairs or on Sunday,

The business ol' quartz mining upon this coant is not confined to 'California, there beine; a
great number of ledges in Nevada, Idaho, and iu fact throughout alt parts of our Pacific poB808<

Blons, that are now being or will hereafter be worked by a simple gold-saving process, that

iiieUl, while there is always a small per cent, of silver present in the. rock, greatly predomiuut-
ing. Tiie bulliuu ohtitlued from this class of ledges is worth from |fl to $14 per ounce.

SILVER MINES AJSTD MINING.

While California has within her borders a considerable number of what may properly he
termed silver-hearing lodes, she has as yet produced but little of tins metal, the hulk of Ithav
ing come from the mines about Virginia City, aud other localities in tbe Stale of Nevada, where
the business of mining lor it is extensively engaged in. The yield or that State for the past
year amounted, in round numbers, to S16 000,000, the same as the year before; tbe entire pro
duct of that region, since tho discover}' of silver there iu 1859, being estimated at about
$40,000,000.

AMOUNT OF BULLION TKANSP0KTED BY WELLS, FAEG0 & 00.,
FOE 1865.

The following is a statement or the amount, of bullion received, exclusive of coin, from the
different mines of Hie Pacific Const, at Sau Francisco, from January 1st to December 1st, 1865,
by Weils, Fargo & Co's Express Company:

From Northern Mines $19,6":0,43G

From Washoe (Virginia City, Gold

Hill, Silver City, etc.) 14,074.401

From Reese River Mines 773.670

From Southern Mines 4,797.274

From Cortland (Idaho Minos, etc.). . 4,610,096
From Victoria (Curriboo, Fraser Riv-
er, etc.) 1,460 ,061

Amount received $45,246,00-1

Estimated Tor the month of December :

From Nor hern Mines $1 .764 ,000

From Washoe 1 ,000 .000

From Reese Rive:
From Southern Mm

From Victoria

From Portland ....

77.000
375,000
272,000
500,000

Kslfmated for December .
Amuunt received

. 3.9*8,000
45,245.004

Total $49,233,004

SODIUM AMALGAMATION.

Numerous inventions have been devised to prevent the loss which
often attends the best conducted operations, and avoid the causes which
involve it ; but until lately with very indifferent success.

It has been ascertained by repeated trials that the use of a minute
portion of the metal sodium, has the power of destroying the action by
decomposition of all substances which have hitherto proved so serious a
difficulty in bringing the gold into contact with the mercury.

The sodium, from its decomposing power, preserves the quicksilver in
a pure and active state, so that, when introduced into the battery, or
pan, amalgamation takes place with great rapidity. The quicksilver,
from the motion of the stamps or muller, is projected against the cast
iron sides, and sticks there as perfectly as it has heretofore done by the
troublesome process used in galvanizing copper plates.

For galvanizing copper plates nothing has as yet proved anything
like its equal. No washing by nitric or other acid is required. It is
only necessary to rub the sodium, amalgam on the plate.

For amalgamating in pans, the sodium amalgam should be dissolved
in the mercury, in the proportion of two ounces of the former to five
pounds of the latter, one hour before being put in. For amalgamating
in the battery, the bottle containing the sodium amalgam should have a
buckskin cover tied over its mouth, through which the amalgam is sifted
into the mortar, through the feed opening, which operation requires to
be repeated every half hour. A preliminary experiment or two will
serve to illustrate the remarkable properties imparted to mercury by
sodium.

1. Shake up, in a test tube, a small quantity of mercury, say half an
ounce, with a moderately strong solution of sulphate of iron. The mer-
cury is presently reduced to the condition of thick mud, being so com-
pletely granulated (floured) as to resist all efforts to restore it to its
proper condition, and retaining this condition almost indefinitely. Drop
now a minute particle of sodium amalgam into it, when instantly the
whole is restored to its fluid state, and subsequent efforts to reproduce
the granular condition are futile if the least trace of sodium remains.

2. Bring a small particle of placer gold, or gold from quartz, into
contact with a little clean mercury, in its ordinary condition. It will be
seen to push the gold before it as it rolls about, and refuse to amalga-
mate with the gold, even when beneath its surface. In fact there seems
to be a sort of active repulsion between the two metals.

3. Bring the same particle of gold into contact with mercury having a
minute portion of sodium amalgam dissolved in it, when immediately the
gold is completely eniilmed by the mercury and disappears under its
surface.

The Sodium Amalgam, as well as the metal itself, ready for use, may
be obtained in any quantity desired at the Miners* Foundry, or of H.
P. Wakelee, Druggist, corner of Montgomery and Bush streets, San
Francisco, California.

10 IDS Imperial nt 168 per share, s 3.

2d Mi* Sierra Nevada it i va per ahare.
2U»h» Exchequer at lo@9& per share.
Web* Lady Bryan at 3,l» per chare.

AnUKOOH BK49UM.
3 ahs Savage at 1010 per tool, a 30.

i ifa Ravage at loao per foot.
Ish Savage at WW per foot. b3.
6 aha Savage at l 20 per foot, b 10.
3 ili- Borage at 1020 per foot.

* iba Savage at louopcrfootaSO.

l -ii Savage at lots per foot, s3-
50 aha Daney at It per foot.
21 atuOptllr at 075®670 per foot,
12 shi Oplnr at 660 per foot, a 3.
IS aha Ophir at 665 par foot.
IMahtOpbiral 680 per foot, b 8.
ISS rtu Ophlr at 60) per root.
MahaOphlrai ost^ per foot, a 3.
U llu Ophlr at 667.^ per foot, b 10,
12 aha Halo A Norcross «t lU2u@WI0per ft.

6. shs Belcher at 330®325|.er foot

5ahe Belcher at 320 per foot, a 3.

3 aha Belcher at 3J0 per foot

3 aha Belcher at 320 per foot, a 6.

4 aha Crown Point at 1300 per foot, a S.
lOahs Yellow Jacket at 6oo@&85 per foot

8 aha Yellow Jacket at5«5«6goper ft, bo.
1 ah Vellow Jacket at 600 per foot, b So,

1 «h Yellow Jacket at 560 per loot, a SO.

4 aha Yellow Jacket at 580 per foot

6 aha Yellow Jacket at 575 per foot, a 3.

7 aha Confidence at 72!i per ahure, a 3.
Welle Coiilidcncc at73@T4 perahare.
35 aha Confidence at 79 per aharc, b 30.
46 aha Confidence at lb per share.

10 shs Imperial at n'c".. psrahare.
10 shs Imperial at 160 per ahare, a 3.
25 aha Imperial at 16u@l59 per share.

5 aha Imperial at 160 pur share, b 10.
10 shs Imperial at 160 per share a 10.

7 Bhs Empire M & M Co, at 215 pr sh.
5 aha Overman at 74 per aharc.

5 aha Overman at 75 per sh, b 5.

6 shs Overman at 72J6 per eh.

6 aha Overman at 76 per ah, b 10.
6 aha Overman ut 74 per ahare .
6 aha Overman at 70 per share, a 3.
6 aha Overman at 70 per ahare, s 10.
60 shs N B & Mission R. R. at 49 per 9haro.

Amount of sales S228.669 25

Xhnrsduy, March 15,
204 sha Ophlr at 660 per foot,
492 sha Ophlr at 660@650 per root, b 5.
72 6hs Ophlr at 675 per toot, b 30.
18 shs Chollar-Potosl al402>a@393 per Toot.

5 shs CholJur-Potoal at 400 per foot, b 6-

14 aha Hale & Norcross at I010@lol6 per ft.
6 shs Hale & Norcross at 10!0@tl015, a 6.

4 sha Hale & Norcross at 1020 per foot.
12 sha Hale & Norcross at 900@I000, a 30.

6 shs Hale & Norcross at 101U@I1U0 per ft.
201 shs Daney at 12 per foot, b 30.

17 shs Yellow Jacket at 750@730 per ft

2 ahR Yellow Jacket at 740 per foot, a 3.

5 shs Belcher at 315 per foot ,

1 sh Belcher nt 315 per foot.S 3.
1 ah Belcher at 310 per Toot, b 6.

6 shs Belcher at 305 per luot

6 shs Belcher at 300 per foot, s 10.
4 aha Savage a*. 9&)@|975 per foot.
1 4 sha Savage at 976 per foot, b 10.

3 shs Savage at 10u0@990 per foot, b 30.

6 aha Savage at 963@970 per foot

4 sha Alpha at 310 per foot

4 shs Crown Point at li.00 per foot

7 shs Empire M k M Co. at 215 per sh.
10 shs Overman at 70 per sh, s 30.

50 shs Overman at 70 per sh, b 10.

15 ahs Overman at 70 per sh, b 3 .

20 sha Overman at 72% per ah, b 30.
15 shs Overman nt 69 per ah.
10 sha Overman at 69 per ah, s 3.
25 aha Overman at 6rt@67>£ per sh.

5 sha Overman at 70 per sh, b 30.
10 shs Overman at 66 per ah, b 3.
15 sha Overman at l>6®65 persh.

15 aha Sierra Nevada at ll '- per ah.
10 sha Confidence at 80 per .share, fo 30.
16shs Confidence nt 75@74persh.
5 shs Imperial at 160 per share, s 30.

1 sh Imperial at 162 per share.

5 shs Bullion at 87^ per share, c
100 shs Firemen's P. Ins. Co., at 122Ji pr sh.
$30,000 Legal Tender.NoteB at 76>J per cent

AFTUItNOON BKSSION.

2 shs Vellow Jacket at 740 per foot, a 3.
2 sha Yellow Jncket at 740 per foot.
Ish Yellow Jacketat740per foot b30.
2 sha Yellow Jacket at 725 per foot, s3.

13shs Yellow Jacket at 750@75^ per foot.

2 shs Yellow Jacket at 735 per foot, s 30.

2 shs Yellow Jacket at 7biya per foot.
132 sha Ophlr at 6tin@650 per toot.
24 shs Ophlr at 655 per foot, b 10.
24 shs Ophlr at 670 per foot, b30.
12 shs Ophlr at 650 per foot, b 3.
12 ahs Ophlr at 650 per toot, b 6.
7a ahs Ophlr al 675 per foot, b30.

9 shs Crown Point at 1180©1175 per foot.
10 shs Belcher at 30O@29O per foot.

2 shs Belcher at :«J0©^90 per foot, s 3.
10 sha Hale & Norcro.-sat H«0(ai090 per ft
10 -shs Saviitrc ill !l70(5i!l(10 per lout.

2shs Savage at 1D0ii@99S por toot, b 30.
10 shs Chollar-Potosl at 392*£ per foot, 8 30,

5 shs Bullion at 90 per share.

5 ahs million at 90 per share, b 3.
30 sli Cr.nlidence at 78@76 por it, b 30.
25shsConthlence at 70, s30.
10 shs Confidence at 73@72 per ft.
10 sha Empire, M A M Co. at 215 per ah.
12 shs Empire M. & M. Co. at 216, b 5.

5 shs Overman at 6i®65.
30 shs Exchequer at 9>£ per share.
10 shs Imperial at 165 per share.

Amount of sales £236,400 50

Friday. March 10.

228 shs Ophlr at 650@620 per foot.
12 sha Ophlr at 650 per toot, b 30.

9 shs Savnse at 960@965 per foot.

3 shs Savage at 99U@100(i per foot, b 30,
30 shs Yellow Jnckei al "35@690 per toot.

3 shs Yellow Jacket nt 7l--> per foot, b 30.

5 shs Yellow Jacket ai 695 per foot, s 30.

26 shs Ch»ihir-r,otuslat39.a$@385per toot
10 shs Empire M .t M Ho at 2i4 persh.

27 shs Confidence at 72 ^©67 per share.

20 shs Baltimore American at 7 per share.

4 shs Alpha, » K, ai MHI per foot,
27 shs Bi'lchc-r al 2S5©2 0 per foot.

12 shs Belcher at 26 ,@270 per foot, s 30.

6 shs Belcher at 281 per foot, b .10
60 shs Overman at 62^©67 persh.
2.' sh.-- Exchequer at l!@D per share.
35 shs Hnl I ion at 89@90 per share b 30.

Hi sh» Piictflclnsui'hiuce nt 168 perahare.
£20.000 Legal Tender Notes at 76c.
14ii shs Imperial ut 157S@155 per share
25rfhs Iiup-rhilat 150® 1 40 per share, a 30

10 shs Imperial at 140 per share, 8 60.

166

Mt pining m& Mmtiik %m».

fitting #uwm»r*jj.

CALIFORNIA.

SrsKircra.— The reader will find, in another
column of today's issue, a very interesting let-
ter on the mineral and other resources of Sis-
kiyou county. We clip the following report
of a new and remarkably rich discovery in this
county from the Treka Union of the 3d inst :

The newly discovered quartz mines in Scott
Valley are situated in Cedar gulch, on the
west side of Scott river, between Sugar creek
and Squaw gulch, and about five miles in a
northwest direction. The mines were first dis-
covered by George Scolds, who immediately
went to work extracting the rich gold-bearing
quartz and packing it in flour sacks upon his
back, across the hills to his cabin iu the gulch
next below. He was discovered at this by
some miners working in the vicinity and, from
his actions, thinking that he must have a "good
thing," they watched him until he returned to
his lode and found that he had struck a vein of
the richest gold-bearing quartz that has ever
been found in Northern California, or perhaps
in the State. The vein can only be seen at
the point where it was first found, in a small
tributary of Cedar gulch, for the reason that
the bed rock on both sides, and, in fact, through-
out the whole gulch, is covered from two to
forty feet in depth with earth. Scolds has
only opened his lode about ten feet in length
and from one to three feet in depth, and has
taken out rock variously estimated by those
■who have seen it, to contain from four to six
thousand dollars. The vein is only from two
to six inches in width where it has been opened,
but appears to be gradually widening as it goes
down, and the rock will yield from three to
ten thousand dollars to the ton, and some is
still richer — being more tnan half pure gold.
Scolds, to prevent his rock from being carried
off by curious prospectors, has sluiced his pros-
pect hole full of mud, while he has started in
below the lode to bring up a drain that will
tap it at about the depth of fifty feet, which
will probably be completed iu about a week,
when the question whether the lode is extensive
or not can be determined. Other parties are
running tunnels on the line of the vein in an-
ticipation of striking it/

Shasta. — According to the Courier, the
Potosi company, at Muletown, will have their
mill running in two weeks. The Eureka com-
pany are prospecting their lodes — one called
the Pettit, another the Eureka, and another
the Mount Shasta — all within a half mile of
the Potosi mill, and are getting splendid pros-
pects, so far, finding rock like the Potosi,
which all concede to be rich enough. Prom
present appearances, Muletown will be a lead-
ing quartz mining camp in the county, contest-
ing, if not carrying away, the laurels from
Prench Gulch.

Mr. L. A. Kelly, at Lower Springs has put
up one of Wheeler k Eandall's prospecting
mills, at the Union mill, which he proposes to
ran for prospecting purposes for the benefit of
the pnblic, hoping thereby to do something to
develop the value of some of the numerous
ledges in that vicinity. Attached to this mil)
is a set of pans and separators of proportionate
dimensions, and all the appliances for testing
gold or silver-bearing rock, concentrated tail-
ings, sulphurets, etc. The mill and machinery
is so arranged that the customer can witness
and watch the entire operation. Mr. Kelly
offers the use of his mill to the public, more for
the purpose of inducing prospectors to open
and develop their ledges, than with the view
of any pecuniary profit to himself. Such mills
are needed in every mining district on the
coast, and whenever put in operation, can
Bcarely fail to be of good service. These mills
have a capacity for working about two tons of
rock per day.

Plumas. — We condense the following from
the Quincy Union : The Howell quartz mill, at
Bound Yalley, has stopped running for the
present. It will start up again soon.

The. Eureka quartz mills have been sold at
Sheriffs sale, under execution. John Parrott,
of San Francisco, was the purchaser.

At Twelve Mile Bar, water is plenty, and
the miners are making good use of it. Droge,
Kiser & Co., are running two sets of pipes,
and are making a big " hole" iu their claim.
Bichards & Ball's claim, in Rich Gulch, is pay-
ing well. Nipher's company is also getting
good pay. Hallsted, Davis & Co., on Terry
Hill, are working day and night, and will have
an acre (more or less) of bed rock to clean up
after the water gives out. Hyde & Ward, on
Twelve Mile Bar, are working several hands,
and their claim is paying well.

Alpine. — According to the Silver Mountain
Bulletin there are at this time eleven claims

in that immediate vicinity in active operation,
viz : Champion, General Grant, Illinois and
California, Pennsylvania, Mountain, George
Washington No. 1, Balaclava, Scandinavian,
Buckeye No. 2 and Mary Frances. There are
a number of other claims lately re-located,
upon which work is being prosecuted. From
present indications, we have a lively season
ahead.

The Balaclava company are still running in
their ledge, and the ore is improving daily.
From present appearances they will have mill-
ing ore by the first of May.

The Bippon, under the superintendence of
of Mr. W. Brown, have their tunnel in 360
feet, and from the large volume of water which
is running out of the same, they are supposed
to be near their first ledge. It is to be hoped
lor the interests of the district, as well as for
that of stockholders, that litigation has ceased,
and that in the future the managers will at-
tend to their legitimate business — mining.

The Champiou company, located about two
miles south of Silver Mountain on the Big
Tree Boad, is. at work running a tunnel in the
casing, parallel with the vein. They are in
about seventy feet, and have cut the ledge,
occasionally, but refuse to exhibit any of their
rock, which, says the Bulletin, leads many to
infer that they have a big thing.

Placer. — A correspondent writes from
Todd's Valley, under date of March 13th, as
follows : — " Permit me to inform you that Geo.
G. Barnes, Esq. , editor of the Morning Call,
and myself, saw cleaned up, in the Dardanelles
Canon, half a mile below the place where they
are sluicing, five hundred ounces of amalgam,
(eighty days' run). They use B. H.Dunniug's
Patent Under-Current Sluice, or Gold Separa-
tor, for saving the fine particles of gold. This
company have used the ' Under-Current ' about
five years. They say they would not be with-
out them for anything. Out of their lower
Under-Current, away down in the Canon, they
took out over $300. There are many new
companies using the Under-Current in this
section of country. They all say they are in-
valuable. The proprietor has recently ap-
pointed Mr. John Hemsley sole agent for Idaho
and Montana for this invention.

" Hard cement is all the go here at present.
There are four mills for crushing cement being
erected between this place and Forest Hill,
(distance from here to Forest Hill three miles),
ten stamps each, with a capacity of ten stamps
each more if needed. The Boston Company
had five car-loads crushed at the Baltimore
Company's mills one day last week, which paid
$200. One-fourth of the Dewey claim, at Bath,
was sold this week for $1,200 — the whole claim
is only 200 feet front. This mill has been run-
ning about two years; it is paying well. There
is cement enough on this divide to last for fifty
years to come."

The Dutch Flat Enquirer reports the dis-
covery of some very rich quartz ledges, about
fifteen miles from that place, between the
American and Bear rivers. Several locations
have been made, and the fortunate prospectors
are exceedingly sanguine with regard to the
value of the mines. Tbey seem to be of
opinion that the croppings are unsurpassed in
richness by any in the State, and we only trust
that all their hopes may be realized.

The Placer Heraldis informed that the com-
pany owning the Layne silver claim have made
arrangements to erect a mill this spring, and
work the lead regularly. The ledge is well
defined, and is said to yield handsomely by
working process. Some of the successlui
Washoe operators have taken an interest in the
company.

Calaveras. — The Copperopolis Courier
speaks in glowing terms of the future prospects
of Calaveras county. More attention is paid
to gold mining than formerly. The copper
mines of this county, although more valuable
and extensive than any yet discovered else-
where in the known world, cannot be said to be
more valuable than the gold. They produce a
hundred thousand tons per annum, or more,
yet the gold mines of the county are destined
to eclipse them in wealth. The Courier an-
ticipates a lively time when the railroad is
completed through Copperopolis to Mariposa,
whither it should go.

The number of mining ditches in Calaveras
county, according to the report of the Surveyor
General, is fifty-eight ; miles in length, 594 ;
total value, $120,000. Calaveras ranks as the
first county in the State in the number of
ditches, second in value, and third iu aggregate
length.

The Keystone mine promises to yield largely
the coming season. A large amount of ore
has been taken out during the past month.

We condense the following from the Monitor
Gazette : — A lot of ore from the Mullan lead
sent to the Pioneer Mill for reduction , returned
a most satisfactory result. Another test of ten
tons was to be made.

The affairs of the Winchester company, both

pecuniary and otherwise, are said to be flatter-
ing. The recent assessment has cleared up all
debts, and the stock is now held by parties
who will prove the value of their property at
the least possible expense.

Work upon the Leviathan is suspended for
the present, for reasons elsewhere given.

It is reported that a small lot of 100 tons of
ore from the Morning Star has been crushed at
the Yellow Jacket mill, and yielded at the rate
of a fraction over $600 per ton.

An organization, under the name of the
Gordon Company, having obtained title to the
claim at the lower end of Main street, formerly
known as the north extension of the Little
Monster lode, have been busily engaged in
opening the same this week. Some very fine
specimens of silver bearing quartz have been
exhibited from the prospect, taken from just
beneath the surface.

Nevada. — We note the following mining in-
telligence in the Nevada Transcript of March
8th : — Karney <fe Co., prospectors, have struck
some rich rock on the third extension of the
Star Spangled Banner ledge. The ground of
these parties is located near where the lead
crosses Little Deer creek. They have only
sunk a short distance, but the rock taken out
is filled with free gold and rich looking sulphu-
rets. It is said that the discoverers of this
third extension have been offered $25,000 for
their discovery.

The mining operations in blue cement, in
Little York township, have been attended with
unusual success this season. Quite a number
of mills have been started, and all are turning
out large amounts of gold. On last Saturday,
after one week's run, Nice & West cleaned up
$6,000, and for six weeks the yield has not
been less than 553,500 per week. Brown, Mal-
loy & Co., Williams, Cozzens & Garber, have
all been doing remarkably well.

We saw some rich rock from the Union
ledge yesterday. It was filled with rich looking
sulphurets. We understand that the company
will soon commence to sink from a new level.
They are now down with the incline about 200
feet, and have a large amount of rock within
reach.

According to the Gazette, the Pennsylvania
company cleaned up from about 40 tons of rock
at the rate of thirty dollars a ton. Much of the
rock crushed was taken out while running a
tunnel, and was considerably mixed with cab
and granite.

The Grass Valley National says that the
Heuston Hill company still continue to pay
the enterprising owners large divideuds. Thirty-
four and a-half loads of quartz yielded $202.50
per load, a few days ago. 'the owners of the
ledge now are A. H. Heuston, Captain S. W.
Lee, S. D. Boswor'th, Smith Brothers, Joseph
Woodworth, and the ColeniLn Brothers. Capt
S. W. Lee has purchased the interest of Win.
H. Bodda, one-sixteenth, and is now the fortu-
nate possessor of one-eighth of the above valu-
able mine. The interests now pay monthly
dividends of one thousand dollars, and in a
short time will be up to fifteen hundred dollars.
The company have in their employ one hundred
men about :he mill and mine.

The San Andreas Register says that Mr.
Armbruster of Petersburg, has exhibited some
rock which he obtained from the claim called
the Gold Hunter quartz claim, situated in Salt
Spring Aralley, literally filled with gold. He
says the claim is about to be sold to a party
from San Francisco, who will proceed to open
it.

Amador. — According to the Amador Dis-
patch, tour quaitz mills are now in operation
at Angel's Camp, and three new' 20-stamp mills
are about to be constructed.

Belativo to the Copper prospects of the
county, the Dispatch says : " We took a ride
a few days ago through the copper regions of
this county, and judging from the quality and
quantity of ore that is being taken out, we are
of the opiuion that the day is not far distant
when " little Amador " will be acknowledged
ahead of any other county in the State in the
production of copper as well as gold."

Contra Costa. — A new interest appears to
have recently been awakened with regard to
the copper mines of Mount Diablo. Quite a
number of new and promising ones have been
located within the past two months, and old
and abandoned claims re-located by new par-
ties, who appear determined to give them a
more thorough examination.

According to the Contra Costa Gazette, the
Keokuk has been steadily worked ever since
its location, and quite recently a well defined
vein has been struck, showing a considerable
quantity of good ore. Of the claims recently
located, favorable reports are heard from the
Tecumseh, the Beconstruction, the Nucleus,
and the Wahhookon. The lode of the latter
is clearly defined. A prospecting tunnel has
developed a good body of ore, one ton of
which has been sent to this city, sampled,
assayed, and proved to be of a quality that

will pay handsomely to the mine. Work upon
this mine is conducted under the superintend-
ence of Bichard Williams, Esq., a gentleman
of much practical experience in mining.

Mariposa. — The following from the Mari-
iposa Gazelle, may serve as a sample of ex-
tracts that might be made from the local pa-,
pers of almost any mining district in the State.
They all speak in the same encouraging terms.,
" The work on the Bear Biver mines is pro-
gressing finely. '1 he rich ore is being taken
out in large quantities, and a handsome profit'
is realized. There has never been a time since!
the opening of these mines when richer or bet-1
ter paying rock has been lound. A large num-
ber of men are now at work, and business
under the careful management of the present .
proprietors is progressing favorably, and Bear i
Valley is now more lively, with a prospect of'|
continuing so for the present. Quartz is not!
quite • played out,' and we are pleased to note
this as one of the indications of thriving times
this season." „

ESMERALDA.

The Silver Peak District at this time bids;?
fair to present, at an early day, a scene of busy'?
activity. The mountains are filled with miners*
and that region presents a wide field for the!
enterprising prospector. The ledges, generally,?;
present bold outcrops, and many of them yieldjj
handsome prospects. The Silver Peak Com-
pany are going to erect a forty-stamp mill, with'
sufficient additional power to run the machinery;
of their old mill. This is the right kind of en-
terprise, and speaks well for the district.

The editor of the Esmeralda Union says
that Mr. Mack, of Aurora, has shown him some j
specimens of copper ore, which were taken ]
from his mine, about three miles from Castle j
Peak, in Mono county, Cal., which will com-
pare with any copper ore we have seen. Among
the selections are some fine pieces of native '
copper. The company are still prospecting
and working their ledge, and feel confident
that an immense amount of good paying ore j
can be obtained.

HUMBOLDT.

The Register says that Mr. Fall has again)
commenced work on the Chameleon claim.*
Float ore from the surface paid about $160 to|
the ton, silver. If Fall finds the ledge of goodf,
size, and composed of such stuff, it will be 9
capital mine, as it is advantageously situatem
for working.

The Monroe Series continue to turn outjjj
amazingly rich quartz, appearing to improve in'
width and richness at the same time. We arec
told that the workmen are taking out quartz-J
now. regularly, which will yield $1,000 to thejj
ton, gold. Down a little more than eighty fret.

Some two months ago, a small lot of ore!
from the Jersey ledge was worked in Sleven-1
son's mill, and the crude bullion taken to Vir-I
ginia. It was worth, in that shape, a trifle \
over fifty cents the ounce. Some of the pa-.^
pers got it fifty cents the pound, and the item,!
now comes back from the New York papers*
fifty cents a pound.

VIRGINIA 0ITT AND VICINITY.

Peavine district is reported as attracting!
considerable attention, and when the railroads
extends that far, it is expected that large quan-
tities of copper ore will be freighted down, and
will return rich dividends to the miners, who as j
yet have been laboring under great disad- 1
vantages.

The Virginia Enterprise says that Messrs.*
Hurst and Fay have just arrived in DaytonS
with about one ten of ore from a new district?
located some fifty miles southeast of Columbus ;{
district. The ore will be worked at Carpen-S
ter's mill, and is said to be extraordinary rich.l
A small lot brought in some time since from 3
the same lead yielded by mill process $740. jjj
This last lot is supposed to be still richer. .,
The country about the mines is barren in the <*
extreme sense of the word.

There is a rumor abroad that something
pretty good has lately been struck in the Hale'
& Norcross in addition to the strike chronicled
a short time since.

An addition to the amalgamating capacity
of four new pans has lately been made in the
Central mill. None but the richest ores found
upon the Comstock lead are worked in this
mill, yet it has never lacked ore for crushing.
The Freiberg process— the one used — is too
expensive for common ores.

The Enterprise says that during the past
week or two the bullion shipments from the
State of Nevada, have been larger than ever
before in its history. The mines are yielding
an abundance of rich ores — they are " giving
out" in the lower levels just as we desire to see
them continue to do.

A writer in an exchanga, whose plums had
suffered by the curculio, cut a sheep skin, in
wool, into strips, dipped into petroleum, nailed
them about the trees two feet from the ground,
and had nice ripe fruit.

Wm pining and JttentKit f rws.

167

A DAY AT TEE LINCOLN SCHOOL.

"We had the pleasure, on the 5th inst., of visit-
ing the Lincoln School, located on Filth street,
ntur Market; and a pleasanter or more eng-
netive visit it his seldom been onr fortune to
enjoy. This School is noder the direction of
Mr. I. (J. IIoitt. as Principal, aided by two
male and toxntoea female assistants. The
School h dawttd exclusively to boys and the
number of pupils enrolled is 90G, divided into
sixteen classes.

Kach class is divided into two divisions, ac-
cording to the proficiency of the pupils in their
studies. Exercises in gymnastics are given
daily in several of the classes.

The new school house yard is divided into
two portions, smoothly planked and arranged
with hunches and sheds upon their Bides; the
latter an a shelter from the sun and rain. At
the hour of opening the school the boys are
all required t<j assemble in the yards and at a
signal, each class, headed by its Captain and
two Lieutenants, form in lino, arranged accord-
ing tu the order of their station in the class-
room. By orders subsequently given in num-
bers, the classes dress, 'bout face, form into
general line, enter the house, and file off to
their respective rooms, where the several teach-
ers are at their desks to receive each his or her
cla^. The classes file into the class-rooms,
moving in regular succession to their seats,
where all remain standing until the order is
given to be seated. In this manner the entire
school of 900 scholars is brought into the
house and seated in a very few minutes and
without the least disorder, and with a stillness
which is most remarkable. The same order is
observed at noou and afternoon recess, also in
leaving the rooms. The management of the
boys in the yards, their arrangement and march
to their class-rooms is under the especial direc-
tion of the two male Assistants, Messrs. Prior
and Holbrook. This entire arrangement has
been devised by Hoitt, the Principal, and is
one of the most interesting features connected
with the school. The same system has been
adopted, to a greater or less extent, in most of
the Common Schools in the city. The boys
appear to enter into it with zest and interest,
and its effect upon the general order and dis-
cipline of the school is most marked and bene-
ficial.

Several of the teachers have introduced va-
rious pleasing and profitable exercises. Miss
Fowler, of the Fifth Class, teaches Natural
History in connection with the reading lessons,
illustrated with drawings upon the blackboard.
Some of the drawings executed by the pupils
are of a character exceedingly creditable to
even proficients in this interesting art. Such
exercises are highly beneficial in training the
minds of the pupils to a love of the beautiful
and useful in nature.

Mr. Hoitt, the Principal, has recently in-
troduced a system of monthly examinations
(written) into the standingand progress of the
classes, which promises to be productive of
much good. This examination was in progress
in some of the classes during our visit. It is
intended, in part, to furnish the Principal with
reliable data of the progress of the various
classes which are placed under separate teach-
ers. It has already created quite a marked
and wholesome rivalry, among both teachers
ami pupils, in parallel grades.

By the politeness and attention of Mr.
Hoitt, we were shown over the entire building,
visiting each separate class, and making the
acquaintance of all the teachers. The utmost
order and attention are everywhere apparent.
In some of the lower grade classes, especially,
we were most particularly struck with this
characteristic. It was not a constrained sub-
mission, brought about by fear ; but each indi-
vidual pupil evidently felt a personal interest,
and took an active part in bringing about a
common result. There was none of that ap-
parent weariness or Lassitude so often observed
in schools. Bright and intelligent faces every-
where beamed with joy, giving evidence that
they were deeply interested in their tasks.
The teachers, both Principal and assistants,
were all easy and familiar with their pupils j

giving unmistakable evidence that their hearts
us well as heads were in the work before them.
It was no wonder that the Principal, in show-
ing us about, expressed himself so freely in re-
gard to the confidence he reposed in his as-
sistants.

Mies Swain, MiaS Hitchins, Miss Bunker
and Miss Kimball, each gratified us with ex-
hibitions of their respective classes in drill
ami calisthenics, accompanied with singing,
humming and whistling. The boys went
through their exercises with a spirit and rim
which, when iu the upper rooms, made the
solid edifice tremble, almost as though it were
being shaken with an earthquake. Such
exercises cannot but be highly benefioial to the
health and development of the pupils, while
they add interest to, and give zest and vuriety
to the ordinary routine of study.

While in Mr. I loitt's room we were permitted
to examine the Historical Register of the
school, which is kept in a ponderous tome,
where the names of all the children who enter
the school are enrolled ; and where the age,
place of nativity, residence, time of entering
and leaving the school, the occupation of their
parents, and general standing as to character,
studies, etc., of each pupil is put upon perma-
nent record.

We spent the chief portion of the hours of
our visit in Mr. Hoitt's room with the 1st class.
Mrs. Hoitt appears to have the principal man-
agement of this class, the attention of Mr.
Hoitt being so often called to other parts of
the house, in looking after his extensive charge,
that it would be utterly impossible for him to
confine himself to any one class.

We would take this occasion to mention
that Mr. H. is evidently a hard worker; and
that his whole mind, both in and out of the
school, appears to be devoted to his profession.
The position of a teacher having from nine
hunJred to a thousand pupils under his charge
is no ordinary one ; especially when the duties
of that position are faithfully performed. That
the Principal of the Lincoln School comes fully
up to the highest standard in his profession,
no one capable of forming a correct judgment,
will doubt, who will take the trouble to visit
that school and spend the day there as we
have done. Although two days would be
quite short time enough to form anything like
an intimate acquaintance with the institution
yet we saw fully enough in one day to satisfy
us that it was a model school. If we had the
time to spare, we could spend a week profitably
and pleasantly, in the various rooms. As we
have already intimated, we had time to observe
closely the exercises of the 1st class only.
They were conducted chiefly by Mrs. Hoitt,
and, while we were present, consisted of spell-
ing, geography and grammar. The spelling
was very prompt and correct. It was con-
ducted both orally and in writing. The writing
exercises serves the double purpose of instruc-
tion in both writing and spelling. There are
many scholars who can spell well orally, who
are very deficient when it comes to writing.
The writing exercise, we consider decidedly
the most practically useful. We are not ad-
vised as to whether it is generally adopted in
the public schools in this city. At all events
it should be. There is nothing that operates
so much to the disadvantage of a business man,
in his correspondence, as bad spelling. Indif-
ferent penmanship and even inelegant compo-
sition is more readily overlooked than bad
spelling. Haste and a general lack of literary
taste in a business man will excuse the two
former ; but there is no excuse lor the latter.
Every boy and every girl should know bow to
spell correctly ; and they should be accustomed
in school to written exercises, in that primary
and useful branch of education. Boys and
girls remember this, and don't neglect your
spelling lessons. It is a dry and uninteresting
study ; but it you neglect it when young, you
will be sure to regret it when old ; and a per-
son in years can more easily attain almost any
other branch of common school education than
spelling.

The geography recitations of Mrs. Hoitt's
class were very fair. The particular exercises
while we were present related to the economi-

cal and historical departments of that branch
Of study — the productions, natural and artificial
advantages, political organisations, and the
rise and origin of the different nations, whose
territories were under consideration. It ap-
peared to be the aim of the teacher to see that
the pupils hud formed a correct and definite
idea of the subject to which their attention
was culled, rather thun to require a strict ud-
herence to the text of the books winch had
been placed before them. To this end they
were encouraged to give the facts called for in
their own language. This practice is a good
one. Recitation is a mere effort of the memory
without calling to aid the judgment to un-
derstand or comprehend what is repeated.
Information so obtained is of but little practi-
cal value, and is usually soon forgotten. The
manner of teaching adopted by Mrs. IJoitt is
well suited to both interest the mind of the
pnpil, and to fix in his memory the lessons to
which his attention is directed.

We were particularly pleased with the
analytical character of the grammer exercise.
The facility with which the pupils, generally
analysed sentences, was especially noticeable,
and evinced a thorough understanding of the
principles which they were called upon to
apply. The requirement of original examples,
not found in the text books, called into full
exercise the capacity and imagination of the
pnpil. Indeed the wnole course of instruction
adopted at this school seems to tend, in the
highest possible degree to the fullest develop-
ment of the mental faculties of the pupils.

Biennial School Report. — We have re
ceived the Biennial Report for 1865-6, of
Mr. Swett, the Superintendent of Public In-
struction. It is a very interesting and com-
prehensive document, comprising a volume of
over 400 pages. In addition to the usual sta-
tistical information, the volume contains a
large amount of valuable and suggestive mat-
ter in relation to the Schools, and Education
generally. It is also illustrated with views of a
number of the most promnent educational
establishments, both public and private, in
various parts of the State.

The Great Suit against the Union Mine
at Copperopolis. — The San Francisco corre-
spondent of the Territorial Enterprise gives
the following particulars with regard to the
great suit now pending against the Union Cop-
per Mine :

The Union Copper Mine is estimated to be
worth eight or ten millions of dollars — more
than the Gould & Curry was valued at in its
palmiest days. But of course prosperity will
always produce litigation for a mine, and a
thirteenth of the Union is now in Court, as
you are already awaie. From what I can
learn, there is more law than equity on the side
of the parties who have brought the suit. This
is the story : Mr. Reed came out here several
years ago, leaving a wife and daughter in Mas-
sachusetts. His wife got a divorce from him
during his absence, and was awarded custody of
the child. When the Union mine was located,
Reed, notwithstanding his wife's uncompli-
mentary conduct, put the names of herself and
her daughter down#for full claims (a thirteenth
each), though, strictly speaking, he had no
right, under the mining laws, to locate women,
and especially absent ones, in a mine ; but
when these claims were likely to be jumped,
he transferred them to male friends of his, who
held them for him. The mine became valuable,
and the late Mrs. Reed and daughter came out
to California to look after it. At Mrs. Reed's
request, the Court transferred the guardian-
ship of the child to Mr. Reed, and then, also
at her request, he sold their two shares, which
were standing in the names of Reed's friends,
for $20,000, to Messrs. Hardy & Meader, and
gave the lady her $10,000. and so secured the
daughter's $10,000 that it could be delivered
to her when she should become of age. This
was all very kind and vary generous on the
part of Mr. Reed, but the lawyers, in Fmelliug
around lately, discover the fact that the daugh-
ter's share was sold simply at the request of
the mother, and that Reed had neglected to
secure himself with the formality of an order
of the probate court, which was necessary to
render his sale of his ward's property legal and
valid. So now the daughter sues her lather
(who still owns in the Union) for a full thir-
teenth of the great mine, and refuses to recog-
nize thn former sole. If the daughter wins the
suit, her lawyers, Meesrs. Clark & Carpenter,
are to get one half. This is hard upon Reed,
considering all his generosity. It ought to
teach him uever to be generous again to any-
body.

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of the Pacific coast.

Petroleum Matters. — "We understand that
the pump is now at regular work in the Lex-
ington well ; all the strata of oil rock which
have been passed through by the well, have
been opened, by cutting the tubing at the
proper points to admit of the seepage of oil
into the well. As soon as the lateral pressure
from the column of water in the well upon the
several oil stratas has been removed by the
pump, we may expect to learn the lull capacity
of this well for producing oil. We learn that
quite a considerable quantity of oil is even
now being raised ; sufficient to warrant quite
flattering expectations in the minds of the
shareholders. We trust their fullest anticipa-
tions may be realized.

The new retorts recently erected at the Pe-
troleum works, six miles north of Santa Cruz,
are working well, turning out over 100 gallons
of crude oil per day. The refinery is only run
three days in the week. There was a cave in
the main body of the material a few days since,
removing a mass of oil-sand of over 100 tons
in weight, the richest yet worked j after the
cave a large amount of gas escaped from the
cracks and fissures. Since the late ruins sev-
eral new indications have been discovered,
showing rich signs of petroleum. It is now
confidently believed that a stream of flowing
oil might be struck by boring deep enough, in
the valley below the works.

The Wilmington Journal says: "The Los
Angeles Pioneer Oil Company's well is 330
feet deep ; it sends forth daily about 1,500
barrels of water, with five or six gallons of
oil. Gas issues from it, resembling the noted
burning springs of Western Virginia, sufficient
to light several large hotels. Water was struck
at the depth of 310 feet in shale rock, which
continued for ten feet, when sandstone was
again found."

The Rain Fall. — The rain fall in this city,
from September 1st, 1865, to March 1st, 1866,
has been 19.49 inches. The fall in Nevada for
the same period was 39.92 inches. This is
about the usual proportion of rain between the
sea coast, at San Francisco, and the middle
western slope of the Sierra Nevadas.

TEE MINERAL LANDS IN 00NGKESS.

The Senate Committee on Public Lands
have decided to report adversely to Sherman's
(Senate) Bill. Senator Stewart, of Nevada,
has been selected to draw up the report. That
report will doubtless be all that the strongest
opponents of the sale of the mineral lands
could desire. Four out of nine of the Com-
mittee on Public Lands in the House have re-
ported in favor of Julian's (House) Bill, for
the survey and sale of the mineral lands.
McRuer, of California, who is one of the mi-
nority, will submit a minority report.

In some respects the bills of Sherman and
Julian differ ; but both provide for a radical
change in the policy of the Government here-
tofore adopted in dealing with the mineral
lands of the Pacific Sates and Territories.
Julian's Bill is generally considered to be the
least objectionable, being more simple in its
provisions, and aiming directly at the single
object of granting absolute titles to the posses-
sors, and such as may subsequently become,
under that bill, owners of mineral lands.

The mining interest has two powerful friends
in Congress, who are watching with eagle eyes
the attempt being made to force upon the coun-
try these two bills of abominations. When the
proper time comes, Mr. Stewart of the Senate,
and Mr. Mcltuer of the House, aided by the
entire Pacific delegation, in both branches of
Congress, will give them such a ventilation as
will put a pretty effectual quietus on this and
all other attempts of mere politicians to push
through Congress, under the mistaken appre-
hension of doing a public good, a measure, the
legitimate result of which would be the crea-
tion of a cloud of overshadowing monopolies,
that would result in the absolute ruin of the
mining prospects of the Pacific coast, and
eventually end in financial disaster to Eastern
commercial enterprise, and ruin to our national
currency, by the closing up, to a great extent,
of the present supply of precious metals, to
which, more than to anything else, we must
look for future commercial prosperity, and an
early resumption of specie payments. It is
useless to speak to Californians of the utter
impossibility of carrying out the letter of the
project proposed in both of the bills now under
discussion. The bills are as impracticable as
they are impolitic. By the time this discussion
is over with, in Congress, the wants and con-
dition of the miners and our mineral interests
will be better understood than they have ever
been heretofore.

The feeling in behalf of a wise and liberal
policy on the part of the Government, in this
matter, is rapidly paining ground, in both
branches of Congress, and we may feel confident
in the assurance that no bill for the sale of the
mineral lands can possibly become a law during
the present session of Congress. But, as
" eternal vigilance is the price of liberty," our
citizens have wisely determined to let our dele-
gation in Congress know that we are not in-
different to the perils by which we are sur-
rounded, and at the same time lend a helping
hand to those who are doing valiant service for
us in the halls of the National Legislature.
Accordingly, a

PUBLIC MEETING

Of all persons interested in mines and mining
was held on Thursday afternoon last at the
Merchant's Exchange, in this city, for the pur,
pose of considering and taking action in this
matter. Among those present were Alpheus
Bull, President of the Savage and Gould &
Curry mines ; Solomon Hydenfeldt, C. P.
Lolor, W. H. V. Cronise, B. G. Sueath, Mr.
Wand, B. B. Holmes, and others. Mr. Sneath
was called to the chair, and Mr. Holmes ap-
pointed Secretary. After a general and in.
formal interchange of opinion it was decided
to appoint a committee to draft resolutions
expressive of the sentiments of the people of
the Pacific coast, touching the subject of the
disposal of the mineral lands by Government
— Committee to report at an adjourned meet-
ing to be held on Tuesday afternoon of next
week. Messrs. Bull, Cronise and Hydenfeldt
were appointed a Committee with power to
add nine other gentlemen, making the Com-

mittee to consist of twelve members. The
meeting adjourned.

We trust there will be a full attendance of
those interested at the next meeting, to show
that we are on the alert, and see that no ad-
vantage is lost by any appearance of supine-
ness on the part of those most interested.
Emphatic action at the present time will
greatly encourage our friends iu Congress and
exert an important influence on many who
have hitherto favored a sale of the mineral
lands, through a mistaken apprehension of
what was for the public good.

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GAS IN A QUARTZ MINE.

Some weeks since, we made a brief notice of
an irruption of noxious gas into the Levia-
than tunnel, near Monitor, Alpine county, and
in such quantity as to drive the workmen from
the tunnel. The Gazette of the 9th instant
contains the following item of lurther informa-
tion with regard to the phenomenon :

It was thought the unwholsome and offensive
gas which prevented work in the Leviathan
tunnel would be obviated by the introduction
of pipe and the use of a fire-blast, but we are
sorry to say the experiment was tried last week
and proved unsuccessful. The workmen found
improvement sufficient to enable them to
breathe comparatively welt, and pushed the
tunnel ahead several feet, hut were compelled
to abandon the undertaking by reason of the
destructive effect on the eyes. The use of a
large bellows in place of the blast was also
tried, but still the eyes were pained beyond
endurance.

Query. — What is the cause ? and what the
remedy ?

The gas usually encountered in mines is sul-
phureted hydrogen, a highly inflammable sub-
stance. Carbonic acid gas is sometimes met
with, in which neither flame nor life can exist-
It is very seldom that either of these gases
are met with in any other than coal mines,
where the former, especially, is very often en-
countered, and is produced from the decompo-
sition of organic substances. As it is seldom
that organic substances are met with in mines
of silver or gold, we must attribute the forma-
tion of such gases there to other causes than
the decay of vegetable matter.

In the case above alluded to, the gas en-
countered was probably a sulphureted hydro-
gen, produced by the decomposition of iron
pyrites and water. It was, perhaps, mixed
with a small quantity of sulphurous acid gas,
which latter, if present in any considerable
quantity, would cause a smarting sensation in
the eyes and a tingling in the throat, provoking
a hacking cough. The smell of sulphureted
hydrogen is exceedingly nauseating and op-
pressive, as described by the Gazelle. It is
more than probable that on reaching a greater
depth, or near to the point at which this chemi-
cal action is taking place, hot water will be
encountered, as in the Ophir mine, about a
year ago. Had that mine not been thoroughly
ventilated, the workmen there would doubtless
have observed the presence of the same kind
of gas as that met with in the Leviathan tun-
nel. The only way to get rid of it is to ar-
range for a thorough ventilation of the tunnel.

Miners and Assayers in want of assayers'
material will do well to call upon Jolm Taylor
& Co., of this city, importers and dealers in
such material. That firm keeps constantly on
hand a large assortment of balances, furnaces,
crucibles, gold scales, chemical glassware of
every description, etc. See their advertisment
in another column.

Tuba Gap Wagon Road. — According to the
returns, as published iu the Downieville Mes-
senger, the proposition to aid the Tuba Gap
Wagon Road, by scrip from that county, has
been defeated by a small majority.

The Silver Peak Mines, which were discov-
ered only about one year since, have already
yielded over 8100,000 of bullion. A shipment
of 1,200 pounds of bullion was lately received
in this city, at one time.

n 1 1 s» -*—»

A pearl, valued at five thousand dollars,
was recently shown the editor of the Panama
Star and Herald, taken from the Pearl Islands
in the Bay of Panama.

[Written for the Mining and Scientific Press.]

From Sacramento and Placer Counties,
st OCR traveling correspondent.

Messrs. Editors : — As it is raining to-day,
and disagreeable traveling, I. will while away
an hour in writing up my notes from Folsom
to this place. The first point reached, of any
interest, was Mormon Island, one of the old-
est mining camps in California — the second
one discovered, I believe — which continued for
a time to pour its streams of golden treasure
into the City of tbe Saints, from whom it de-
rived its name. The Island proper was a rich
bed of gravel, in the midst of the South Fork
of the American River, now nearly worked
out and given over to Chinamen.

Very little is being done in the way of min-
ing immediately in the village, although the
impressions prevail that there are very rich
deposits of gold near at hand, requiring capi-
tal and enterprise to bring them out, and there
is a long and hopeful future to the place, when
they shall have driven their tunnels in all di-
rections into the hillsides around, giving em-
ployment for labor and capital for at least a
generation.

The Natoma Bitch Company, with a capi-
tal of $300,000, have purchased twenty-eight
claims of 30 feet front and 100 deep, iu Blue
Ravine, just above the village, in Red Bank
District. They have a tunnel, saying nothing
of its branches from either side, full 2,500 feet
in length, costing in round numbers about
$30,000, which they expect to extend the en-
suing year 1 ,700 feet farther, through which a
very large portion of what is believed to be
valuable ground, will be reached. This ravine
has paid heretofore $1 or $8 to the hand, and
it is the belief of the Agent of the Company
here, that it will pay well throughout its
whole extent, perhaps on an' average of vBG to
the man.

Many in the neighborhood have abandoned
mining, and are now engaged in extracting the
precious metals from the' soil, in the form of
fruit and wine, large quantities, and of first-
rate quality, being produced from year to year.
Mr. Bugbee informed me that his vineyard
turned out last season 8,000 gallons of wine,
worth $1.50 per gallon. Pardon me for this
digression, for 1 was nearly us much excited by
the wine of this locality, and felt myself nearly
as rich, as if I had just discovered another
Ophir. In the vicinity of the Rowland Hill
House Messrs. Eels & Co. were tound, sinking
a shaft in search of copper, good indications of
which are seen for miles both north and south
of where they are at work. A large amount of
prospecting has been done to discover good
copper ore in this region, but thus far without
satisfactory results, and all, with ihe above ex-
ception, have ceased 'work. While these gen-
tlemen have much tc encourage them, their
perseverance deserves a rich reward. Success
to them I

As to this place, I see little to hope for in
the way of mining, unless good quartz lodes
should be discovered, for surface diggings are
becoming more and more unprofitable. I give
first impressions. Should anything be Seen
or learned during my stay here to alter my
views, you shall hear from me again. In the
meantime, I remain, as ever, your faithful

> Prospector.

Salmon Falls, March 8th, 1866.

Moore's Grinders. — The following is an
extract of a letter from F. O. Nelson, Superin-
tendent of the Victor Gold Mine Company, at
Rocky Bar, Idaho Territory, under date Feb-
ruary 14th, 1866. The grinder and amalgama-
tor referred to is that patented by Mr. Albert
Moore, of this city. Mr. Nelson writes of this
machine as follows : —

"Tour grinders and amalgamators work
finely, and are all that one could wish them to
be. With five stamps and two grinders I crush
and amalgamate twenty to twenty-five tons per
day, (twenty-four hours). Col. Ruckle told me
that he should order some of them for his mill
on Powder River. [The colonel has since
handed in his order to Mr. Moore. — Eds.
Press.] Also Mr. W. Waddingham. Superin-
tendent of the Waddingham Mining Company,
at this place, will want ihem. [Mr. Wadding-
ham's order for two of the machines was re-
ceived some time since. They were promptly
forwarded, but are now snow-bound on Blue
Mountain, en route for the mill. — Eds. Press.]
There are others who will order these grinders
this spring. Parties in New York are writing
me, and want to know how I like Moore's Grind-
ers, and my answer to (hem is, that they are the
best grinder and amalgamator in use. and I
think, ere long, you will sell a great many for
this territory, as well as Montuua.

%ht pining and £ wntifu; §? ttw.

169

From the Stock Circular of Associated Brokers of the S. F. Stock & Exchange Board.

San Francisco, SaTORDA* Morsimj, March 17,1866.

Honey continues abundant, and there is no difficulty in negotiating
anything ordinarily acceptable in Bank. The demand upon Mining
Block collaterals is active, and certain shares are in more favor with
capitalists than for months pa-t, us a basis for loans on short time.
Kates of interest still rule at 1(3 1 ' t $) cent, per month in liunk, and
at 1 %&&■% f"r outaido transactions.

The basiUAM of the Hoard duriog the week has been much heavier
than usual. Soma leading stock* have improved, and aro firmly held
at tne advance, while others were exceedingly buoyant at fluctuating
rates, and closed with less strength lliun at the date of our last re-
port. V Dumber ol claims are now yielding largely, and their pres-
unt condition is such as to insure the belief that they are not likely to
less productive for some time to come. One Company has
declared its first dividend ; several are out of debt, with a reserve on
hand, and others are preparing to accumulate a land for stockholders.
More economy, and better judgment now seems to be used in the ad-
ministration of the affairs ol these Companies, and the good results
of such a policy will soon be apparent in increased profits. A number

ol low-priced stocks have I u active this week, and formed quite a

feature of the daily transactions.

Crowu Point haa I with small sales ; opening at (1,350, receding

to $1,230, rallying to 91,300, then Belling at $1 ,175— ex dividend of
r loot— and closing yesterday at SI, ISO bid. Alter the payment
of a dividend lor lie; month ol February, a surplus of -SI 0,0110 wus car-
ried forward out of the net earnings for that period. Since the 1st
Ipstant, the receipts of Bullion have exceeded 840,000, and during
tie- week ending the 9th, 700 tons of ore were extruded from the
mine. In running south, 23 feet from the uorth line on the lower
level, an improvement lias taken place, and the iucliue Irom that level
now down 27 feet (60 feet from the uorth line),isulso looking well.
In drilling into the extreme west deposit at a depth of 300 feet, it is
said that ore worth some S40 per ton has beer, disclosed. Some 25
tons of first-class ores have been delivered to the Central Mill re-
cently.

.Savage was dealt ill to the extent of 150 feet, rising from $1,050 to
81,100, receding to Sl.Olu, rallying to $1,020, then selling at §960,
and closing at $990. This mine is now producing an average of 70
tone per day, chiefly from the upper levels. It is said that the old
or main working shalt will be connected with the drift from the bot-
tom of 111" Winze in the sixth level, on or about the 1st of April, and
tl be ready lor the extraction of ores at that depth. In" the open-
ings already made on the sixth station, a body of ore 20 feet wide
and 90 feet in length, has been developed without having reached its
limits. Receipts of Uulliou during the first half of this month,
amounted to some $70,000, and the Company are now said to be out
of debt, excluding the monthly intallments due upon the Minnesota
Mill. The average yield of 2,400 tons of second-class ore last month,
was $50.22 per toii, and 100 tons first-class ore produced $300 per
ton.

Hale & Norcross rose from $1,050 to 31.150, receded to $1,010,
then sold at $1,090, and was dealt in yesterday at $1,000. The ore
product of the mine this month will probably amount to 2,000 tons,
worth $40 to $45 per ton. The aggregate yield of Bullion last month
exceeded $49,000, and since tile 1st instant the receipts have
amounted to $23,000.

Gould & Curry has been dull and inactive, and trifling sales were
made at $1,050, seller 15, closing at $975 bid. The only recent
change to note has been the tapping of a considerable body of
water in the north branch drift from the second station, which is sup-
posed to indicate the close proximity of a large seam of quartz. Re-
ceipts of Bullion from the 1st to 9th instant, inclusive, amounted to
$72,500.

Yellow Jacket has attracted considerable attention, and 385 feet
were sold ; suddenly advancing Irom $550 to $7110, dropping to $640,
rallying to $680, receding to $525, seller 30, advancing to $600, de-

clining to $575. tbi n Belling at ST-"'.")— assessment of $150 delinquent,
and changing hands on Friday at $690(a)$695. The receipts of this
Company were u follows for the month ol February: From 3,056
tons of ores orushed, $84,210 88; ores sold, $906.07 i Morgan Mill
credit balance, $11,126 10; other sources. $1,568 II : total, $9b,-
311 19. The following disbursements were nude: For labor ac-
count and supplies, 21,374 15; No. 2 South Hoisting Works, $12,-
668 59; Legal expenses, Real Estate, etc., $3,294 41; crushing and
hanlng ores, $45,913 K3 ; other expenses, $14,476 14: total, $98,-
627 15. The indebtedness ol the Cumpany January 31st, was $175,*
622 91, and on the 2Mb of February, it amounted to $175.938 87.
of the 2,377 tons of ore worked at ilie Company's Mills during the
month of Februury, 2,032 tons were treated at the .Morgan Mill — 1.3U2
ions second-class averaging $32.35, and 730 tons third-class yielding
S15 per ton. The Illinois .Mill crushed 345 tons, producing $29.13
per ton. The west drift Irom the south shall has uow reached a
promising body of ore, the porphyritio formation having disappeared.
This deposit is thought to be identical with the west stratum of the
Crown Foint Company.

Ophir has been exceedingly active, and 483 feet were dealt in, re-
ceding from $760 to $640, rallying to $700, declining to S6U0, again
rallying to $700, dropping to $650, and selling yesterday at $620(a 8635.
The north end ol the newly-discovered deposit in the ninth gallery of
the South Mine, is said to look favorable lor a largo body. The
ore found on the east side of the vein assays $15ll(</,$180 per ton,
und the west portion from $39 to $85. Drilling west has been sus-
pended for the present, but work will bo continued north and south on
the lode. Some 700 tons of ore have already been hoisted to the sur-
face from that locality — an average of some Oil tons per day for the
past two weeks. The total indebtedness of the Company at this time
is about $70,000.

Chollar-Fotosi has been well maintained, advancing from $390 to
$410, buyer 30, receding to 395. then selling at $392(2385, and closing
yesterday at $390. Daring the week ending March 9th, 905% tons
of ore were sent to custom mills. The Grass Valley Station has im-
proved recently, and is now producing from 8 to 10 tons of ore daily.
The Bujazette ground shows considerable deterioration, and is thought
to be nearly worked out. Stope over head of Incline is looking very
well, from which 50@60 tons per day are taken. There is no change
in the old works of the Chollar.

Belcher is in rather better favor, and some 200 feet were ready, ad-
vancing (rom $295 to $390, receding to $290, and selling yesterday at
$270. Alpha met with small sales at $310@300, closing at $290 bid.

Empire Mill and Mining company dropped (rom $235 to 200, rose
to $240, declined to $202,':,', advanced to $215, then sold at $214, and
closed at about $214. The recent fire in the drift, from the 1st or
245-feet Station, did but slight damage to the shaft, and the necessary
repairs will soon be made— meanwhile (as for some time past), ores
will be hoisted through the Eclipse Shalt. Both the company's mills
are running up to lull time.

Imperial rose from $170 to $180, buyer 30, receded to $159, then
sold at $157;s@143. During the quarter ending February 28:h, 9,796
tons of ore were reduced, producing $231,211.38 ($23.61 per ton) ; and
the receipts Irom other sources, including premium on bullion bills
discounted, amounted to $8,786.78, making an aggregate of $239,-
998.16. The company's disbursements for the same period were as
follows: Milling expenses, $76,567.50 ; Mining do., $40,659.31 ; Over
drafts, $13,764.66; Federal, State, and County Tax, $14,070.95 ; New
Shaft, $8,599.75 ; Property purchased and interest paid, $1,762.50 ;
Bills payable, $51,000 ; Cash and credits in favor of company, $33,-
573.49— tolal. $239,998.16. Their debt at the close of the'quarter
amounted to $4,000, maturing March 28th, which left an actual surplus
of $29,573.49. The first " clean-up " this month is lighter than usual
and amounted to less than $9,000.

The aggregate recorded sales of Stocks, since Saturday last
amounted to $1,221,762 50.

San Francisco Stock and Exchange Board,

Bid. Askfi'l.

United StatOH 7 3 toths $ 77 I 11H

Gov. Legal Tender KoU'B 76 76>4

sun i Bonds, 7 V '■""I 85 86

Kill Friiii'i."' In ',.' <■."'

Sua Fruuclsco Bonds, 1855, B Tfr cent 70

Ban Francisco Bou>:s, 1858.6 $1 ceut 67

Sacramento City Bonds, 8 ty cent

gacrame louiily Bonds, 6 ¥ ceut 53 60

Unrysville Bonds, 10 & cent 75

Btocaton Bouda, 10 ^ ceut 60 65

Yuba County Bauds, 10$ ceut 75 80

Butte County Bonds, 10 ® cent 76 73

California Navigation Co 55 57

Stats Teleernph Slock 32 35

San Frunchico Gas C'i

Sacramento Ons Co 75

Spring Valley Water Co 60 60«

RAILROADS.

Sacramento Vnlley Railroad

Omnibus Railroad 47 49

Central Railroad Co 06

North Beach and Miss 48 49

mixi.no stocks.

Ophir J 625 $ 630

Gould&Curry 975 1025

Empire M. &M. Co.... 214 215

Sierra Bailee Quartz Co

Coutral

California

Savage 960 965

Choliar-PotOBi ssi 385

Bale & Nororosa. lulo 1075

White & Murphy ,..

Sierra Nevada 10

Yellow Jacket 690 700

Overman 87 88

Cedar Hill 'Puuuel

WidoUVfll. 9 ]0

Crown Point 1175 1200

Autelope

Emeral'ia 1 6

.Etna

Real del Monte 15

Bullion, G. H 89 90

Euckeye

Dickies ,

Imperial 150 155

Alpha 300 305

Its correspondents are men of science and learniog, and
hail Irom allj parts or the const. It is published at San
Francisco, i(t{6 per annum, or 33 for six months. Address
Dewey & Co., publishers ol Mixing Truss, Sau Francisco.
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San Francisco Jobbing Prices Current.

Flour, extra, ® bhl 6 50 @ 7 00

Do Superfine 6 50 @ 6 75

Corn Meal, ij* 100 tfe <§t 3 50

Wheal, $ 100 ft 2 00 (S 2 15

lliils, ell,, ice, ¥100 ft 2 00 (Si 2 15

Barley, ¥ ,00ft 95 # 1 00

Deans, ^ 100 ft 4 00 @ 5 50

Potatoes,^ 100ft 1 05 fe) 1 25

Hay, ft toil 10 00 1OJI6 00

Live Oak Wood , ft cord 8 00 fajlo 00

Beef, on foot, ft ft 6® 7

Beef, extra, dressed, ® ft 12Kc@ 15

Shoe],, on foot, , 1 0U @ 2 00

Hugs, on foot, ftft 8 @ 9

Hogs, dressed, ft ft 12® 13

Grocerlen, Etc.

Sugar, crushed, ftft 16 @ —

Do China 10 Col 12!£

Coffee, Cosla Rica, ft ft 26® —

Do Rio.'.' 21® 25

Tea, Jupan,ft ft 90 @ 1 00

Do Green 70 ® 1 00

Hawaiian Rice, ft lb 8@ 10

China do 7® 8

Coal Oil, ft gal 85 ® 1 00

Caudles, ft ft -24® 25

Ranch Duller, ft ft 40® 45

Islhraus do 35 @ 45

Cheese, California, ft ft 20® 26

Eggs,ftdoz 35® —

Lard, ftft 22® —

Ham and Bacon, ft ft 25 @ —

Shoulders 20® 22

San Francisco Eetail Prices Current.

Butter, California fresh ft ft 45® 56

do pickledftft — @ —

do Oregon 35® 40

do NewYork,ftft 60® —

Cheese, ft ft 25® 35

Honey , *, ft 30® 40

Eggs, ft doz 40® —

Lard, ftft 25® —

Hams and Bacon, ft ft 26® 28

Cranberries, ft gal 75® 1 00

Potatoes, sweet, ft ft 8® —

do Irish, ft ft 1@ IK

Tomatoes, ftft @ —

OniODS. ft ft 6® H

Apples^ No. 1, ft ft 6® 10

Pears, table ft ft 8® 25

Plums, dried, ft ft @ —

Peaches, dried, ft ft @ —

Oranges, ft doz 75® 1 00

Lemons, ft doz 1 00® 1 25

Chickens, apiece Sla? 1 12

Soap-Pale & c. 0 10 (Hi 12

Castile 14® 16

San Francisco Metal Market,

PRICES FOR INVOICES,

folihing prizes rule from ten to JiJ'fen per cent, higher than the
pAluiriu'i quotations-)

San FRANCISCO, March 17, 1866.

Iron — Duty: Pig $9 ft ton; Railroad 60c ft 100 fts; Bar
l@l^c ft ft; Micei, polished, 3c ft ft, common, 1J£@
1 ■'.,■ c ft II,; Plate ljjc ft ft; Pipe, l>jc ft ft; Galvanized
2)ae ft ft.

Seidell uii'i English Pig ft ton 60 @— 65

American Pig ft lot 66 ®60

Refined Bur, bad assortment, ft ft 3 @—

Refined Bar, goorl assortment, ft ft 3K@—

Boiler No. 1 1-, 4 4 @ ?i

Plate No. 6 to 9 4)i® 6

Sheet N". 10 lo 13 4 @—

Sheet N". 14 to '.0 , 5 @_

Sheet No. 24 to 27 5,^@—

Cower,— Duty: Sbeathiug3^c ft ft; Pig fii Bar 2J3e ft ft

Sheathing ftft 36 @3i

Sheathing, Old 20 ®30

Sheathing, Yellow 30 @32

Sheathing, Old Yellow 12 @13

Bolts 13 ®16

Composition Nails 30 @32

Tin Plates,— Duly: 2'^c ft ft.

Plates, Chnrcoal, IX ft box 14 @15

Plates, I C Charcoal 12 ®13

Rooting Plates 11 @12

BuucaTin slabs, ft ft 30 @:16

Steel.— English Cast steel, ftft 12}£@16

Qi ■ick-ilvhr.— Per ft — ®65

For export 55 @ —

Zi.no.— Sheets ft ft 9J£@10

Lbao.— Pig ft ft 8 @—

Sheet 10 @12

Pipe 10 ®12

Bar 10 ®H

Borax— California, ftft ■ 20 @23

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Arliltrla-. Chihn&hft, Hex., SI Mnr 29-Aprll 9

Alpha, Hold Hill. Storey CO., NOV., **> Mar 24— April 2*

Blue Ledge, 81.50 April 14-Ap 1128*

Heard & Scavor, Lander co . Nev.,Wc April U— May 1*

Baltimore American, Storey co., Nov., %i. April 12— April 28

Boston Copper, fiOc Mar 3— Mar 20

Bunker HlllO. O. 4 8. M. co.,$1.60 MarO-Aprfl.4

Bullion $io 00

Comet Petroleum co., 30c Mar 31— April U*

Crown Point ...Dividend payable Mar 15

Cordillera Annual Meeting Mar 19

Cnnaulacinn, 31.25 Mnr 31- April 15

Capital, Lander co., Nov., $5 April 3— April 19

Cole, Storey co., Nov , $1 Marlfi-Mar3l

Chlplonca, Sonora, Max., $5 Mar 14— Mar 26

Eagle Quartz, Amador co., OftL, $1 April 7— April 25'

Evoca, Del Norte co., Cal., 25c Mar 3— Mar 19*

Evening Star, Humboldt co., Ncv , 50c.... Mar 31— April 14*

Emerald Copper, Jl Feb 10— Feb 24

Franco- Americano, San Antonio, L. Cal., 50c— Mar 17-Mar 28
Geo. Washington, Alpine co., Cal., $1.50. .Ear 21— April 10*

Marker, Lander co., Nev-, Mc April 14— May 1*

Honest Miner, Lander co., Nev., $1 April 7— April 18"

Hanscom, Copper, Del Norte co., 15c Mar 31— April 14*

Humboldt, Nevada Annual Meeting April 10

"I.X.L.," Alpine co., Cal., J2.50 Mar6-Mar 19

Jefferson Lander CO., Nev., 50c April 14— April 30»

Jewetr, Storey co., Nov., EI Mar 3— Mnr 20"

Jeffrey Oil Meeting Mar 14

Keokuk, Contra Costa co., Cal., 10c Mar 17— Mnr 3t*

Kcaraarge Feb 17— Mar 16*

Lady Bell, 10c April 14— April 28*

Lclnnd, Arizona, 5i'c Mnr 3— Mnr 19*

Lady of tlie Lake, Arizona Mar 3— Mar 19*

Lady Brynn Annual Meeting April 2

LaTroblo T & Mco., Storey co., Nev., SI.. April 10— April 28

Madison, Lander co„ Nev , 50c ....April 14— April 30*

Monitor, Lander Co., Nev., 76c Aprlfll— April 30*

Mosquito, Calaveras, CaL, $5 April 7— April 23*

Moss Ledge co Meeting March 28

Mnggio Sale Mar 25

Morning Star, Alpine co„ SI Mar 13— Mar 19

Maria, Clilliuaha, Mex.,$2 March 3I-Apiil 14

Matamoras, Clilliuaha, Mex Meeting Mnr 20

Nuestra, Sonora dc Guadalupe, Mex., SI Mar 31— April 16

Oregon, Lander co., Nev., 25c April 14— May 1*

Oxford Beta, Esmeralda, Nev., 50c April 7— April 25*

Old Colony, Austin, Nev., $1 April 14. .April 28*

Ophlr Annual Meeting Mar 21

Overman, Storey co., Nov., $15 Aprll3— April 18

Pride of the East, 50c April H-Aprll 27*

Providence, Nevada co., Cal , $1 Mar 17— Mnr 31*

Planet, Copper,. Meeting Feb 22

Patroclnln <fe Dolores/Chihuahua M3x.,$2.60-April l-Aprll 10

Peninsula, Lower Cal., $5 April 3— AprilU

Refugio, Chihuahua, Mex.,$2>£ Mar 31— April 14

Kefuglo, Mex Meeting April 2

Silver Cloud, Lander co.. Nev., 60c April 14— April 27*

Santa Cruz 60c April 14— April 28*

Southern Light, Lander co., Nev., $12.50.. ..Mar 10— Mar 26*

Shoshone, Lander co., Ncv., $1 April 9— A -»r II 23

Slempre Vlvn, SInalna, Mex., 32,60 Mar 27— April 7

Slcmpro Vlva.Slnalon, Mex.... Annual Meeting Mar 18

Sierra Valley, Plumas co., Cal., $1 Mnr 5— Mar 17

Sierra Silver, Douglas co.,Nev,,$3 Mar 9— Mar 23

Salambo Copper, 50c Mar 17— April 6

Sierra Nevada, Storey co., Nev., $2 Mar 13— Mar 28

San Marcial. Sonora, Mex Meeting Mar 20

United Slntes, Storey co., Nov., 60c Mar 17— Mar 31*

Wallpi, Arizona Annual Meeting, Mar 21*

Yuba, Yuba co., Cal., $2 Mar 31— April J4*

Yuba. Yuba co Meeting Mar 19

Yellow Jacket, Storey co.,Nev , 150 Mar 17— April 17

"Those marked n ith an asterisk (*) are advertised in this
journal.

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G-eneral Furnishing Undertaker,

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THEODOKE KALLENBEBG,

Maker of Models for Inventors.

MACHINES, MATHEMATICAL, OPTICAL AND PHIL-
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Saddles and Horse Collars.

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OF

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ALSO

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Court, COMMISSIONER Or DEEDS for Nevada

and Massachusetts,

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Office, No. MO Washington Street, San Francisco.

2vl0

G. OP. DEETKEN,

Mining Engineer and Metallurgist,

Address ..... San Francisco.

"WIX.UCA.M: I>. BliAJSlE,

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XYo. 57 Montgomery Block.. San Francisco,

Will examine, survey and report upon mines, and cons
and advise concerning investments in mining property, or
the machinery management and expenditures of mines.
2-0*

To Mining Companies.

A GENTLEMAN OF MUCH EXPERIENCE AS A Mix-
ing Superintendent, in England, Spain, and on the Pa-
cific coast, and one intimately acquainted with every de-
partment of mining, and with nearly every class of miner-
al, is desirous of securing a position as Superintendent of
some mining operation in California or Nevada. The appli-
cantwas for luur years Superintendent of the New Alina-
deu Quicksilver -Mine, in this Mate. The best of reference
given on application at this office.
San Francisco, Oct. 12, 1605 _5vlltf

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Volu?ie Twelfth. — The Mixing and Scientific Press,
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it can stand increased encouragement. Let such be given,
and, our word for it, volume thirteen will acknowledge
receipt,— [Golden Era.

Metallurgy.

MOSHEIMER'S CONCENTRATOR

RECEIVED THE EIKST PREMIUM

From the ROYAL POLYTECHNIC SOCIETY, in Corn-
wall, and was highly recommended by the Commissioners
as the most Simple and Effective Concentrator for all kinds
of Ores.

Every Quartz Mill ought to have them, as thev not
only save Gold and Silver, but also the Quicksilver and
Sulphurets, without extra labor. They can be built en-
tirely ot wood at the mine, and will separate more per-
fectly in one operation, than any other Concentrator in
use. Apply to

J. MOSHEISIEK,

23vllqy 423 Washington street.

EUROPEAN

METALLURGICAL WORKS,

AND

Practical Mining (Soixool,
Bryant Street, Between Third, and Fourth,

SAN FRANCISCO.

THE Proprietors are at all times prepared to work or test
Ores sent to this establishment— either in large nr small
quantities— by such process as may be found best adapted to
their chemical character, alter a crreful analysis has been
made. Test lots of Ore adapted to the smelting process at-
tended to. Sulphuret, pyritous, and the (so-called) "rebel-
lous ores," are naving especial attention paid to their suc-
cessful treatment. Assaying in the humid and dry way.
Also, refining by cupellation, done at moderate rates.

PRACTICAL MINING* SCHOOL,

The proprietors— encouraged by numerous applications
from gentlemen desirous of pursuing the study of practical
metallurgy— have concluded to admit parties on reasonable
terms. Having in their Mill all the necessary appli-
ances for crushing, roasting, amalgamating, smelting, re-
fining and assaying, as also a well extended Laboratory for
the analysis of Ores and Minerals, a good opportunity is
here offered to acquire a sound practical knowledge of the
business.

H. P. Kimball, J. R. Murphy.

10V10

SOBIUM A.aXALGJ-AM:!

with Instructions for Its "Use.

THE ABOVE

FOS SALE TS A-STT QTJAWTITX THAT
MAX BE REQUIRED,

—BY—

H. P. "WAKELEE, Importer,

2vl2 lm Corner Montgomery and Bush streets.

G. KUSTEX,,

Metallurgist and Mitring Engineer,

Stevenson House, corner Montgomery and California sts.
Ores Analyzed.,

Advice given, and .Plans Furnished for working-of different

Ores. Mines examined and reported upon.

20vll-Sm

BOALT «fc STETEFELDT,

Metallurgists and Mining Engineers

AUSTIN, NEVA»A.

Western Branch of ADELBERG & RAYMOND, No. 00
Broadway, New York. llvll

Copper, Lead, Oolcl, Silver,

Nickel and Cobalt Ore.

The above Ores are either purchased or liberal advances
made upon consignments, at the lowest British rates ol In-
terest For particulars apply to

THOMAS JPXtlCDE,

Agent for Towntthend Wood «fe Co., Swansea,

MAJSTIIV .& CO.,

Office, Stevenson Uonse,

Corner California and Montgomery streets (up stairs).

WILL CONTRACT FOR THE

PURCHASE OF COPPER ORES,

Assayng eight per cent and upwards of Copper to the

We will make advances upon Ores of Copper.

San Francisco, Post Office Box 1259, 22

MINERS

Who wish to erect Quartz Mills, Concentrating or Smelting
Works, will find it to their interest to consult the under-
signed, as to the best and cheapest mode of Reducing Ores.
Being acquainted with all the modern improvements of
Europe and America, in Mining, Machinery and Metal-
lurgy, I undertake the erection of any kind of Works, and
warrant their successful operation.

Gold, Silver" and Copper Ores bought in any quantitv.

Assay of Ores made by a new Fire Process in half the
usual time, an at half price.

Apply to J. MOSMEOrEK,

23vllqy 423 Washington street, San Francisco.

W. S, KEYES, A, M.,

(GRADUATE OF SCHOOL OF MINES, FREIBURG.)

Office, northwest corner Montgomery and Sacramento

Streets.

Room No. 19, over Farrott & Co's Bank.

Assays— Analysis of Ores, Mineral Waters,

etc., etc. Mines examined and reported upon.

Office Hours, from 9 to 12 M. 8vl2tf

Subscribers who do not receive the Mining and
Scientific Pkbss in due Lime, are requested to inform tho
publishers.

W. A, Goodyear. T. A. Blakb.

GOODYEAR «fc T3UA.TZE,

Civil and Mining Engineers

, — AND—

Metallurgists.

Among others, refer by permission to—

Prob-. Sillimaw New Haven Ct.

Dr. John Torbey-, U. S. Assayer, New York City.

W. C. Ralston, D. O. Mills, Bank of California;.

Barron & Co., San Francisc.
Address, P. O. Bos 2,092, San Francisco, Cal. 9vI2qr

SODIU M,

Potassium, Magnesium,

And a fresh supply of

PURE CHEMICALS.

Just received and for sale by

JOHN TATLOB «fe CO.,

4vl2-lm 512 Washington street.

"WIILXJLAJfct PENROSE,

Agent for Messrs. Vivian A Son and Dill wyn <fc

Co., Smelters at Swansea,

Is prepared to buy In any quantity

COPPER, SILVER, GOLD, LEAD

AND OTHEK VALUABLE ORES;
A.1.0 Lead Bars Containing Gold and Silver,

fl3F" Full value paid on delivery in this City.«&r
Address Lock Box No. 992, P. 0., San Fraucisco. 26vlo

ADVANCES MADE

ON

Copper Ore,

BY ALSOP & CO.,

2-3m California Street, San Francisco.

Mines Sold in New York,

THE SUBSCRIBER HAVING EXCELLENT FACILITIES
for disposing of Gold, Silver and Copper Mines of the
Pacific coast in New York and Boston, will be pleased to
confer with those having mines for sale . No charges unless
sales are made
Refers to R. G. Sneath, G. W. Gibbs, Thos. Hill.
4vl2 J. WILLIAMS, 413 East street.

By Authority of the State of California,

Ha vine fully Complied -with the Liiw by a He*

posit of $535,000 Bonds of the State of

California and the United States,

BIGELOW & BROTHER,

General Insurance Agents.

Fire, Marine, and Life Insurance.

CAPITAL REPRESENTED $15,000,000.
California Deposit, $533,000.

OFFICES — W. TV. corner of Montgomery and
Sacramento streets.

COMPANIES REPRESEATEB:

HOME INSURANCE CO. OF N. T., Assets $3,700,000

HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE CO., Assets 1,500,000

PHENIS INSURANCE CO., N. Y., Assets 1,000,000

ARCTIC INSURANCE CO., N. Y., Assets 700 000

WASHINGTON INSURANCE CO., N. Y., Assets... 700,000

NEW YORK ACCIDENTAL INS. CO., Assets 260,000

CONNECTICUT MUTUAL LIFE INS. CO., Assets.. 8,100,000

POLICIES issued on Freights, Cargoes and Treasure from
and to all parts of the World.

FIRE INSURANCE POLICIES issued on all kinds of In-
surable Property in Country or City.

ACCIDENTAL POLICIES issued on the most favorable
terms, insuring the payment of stated sums in the event of
death, or a fixed Weekly Compensation for Total Disability
for the term of twenty-six weeks for any one accident.
These Policies cover all kinds ot Accidents, and are issued
for single trips or for the year.

Losses Payable In Gold Coin of the United
States.

We represent Companies

That Have Stood the Test of Tear*,

And offer as favorable terms as any on the Pacific Coast

BIGELOW <fc BROTHER,
20vlltf General Agents.

Ey Mail.— The Mixixg and Scientific Press will be sent
by mail to any part of the civilized world. In case of re-
moval, subscribers have only to inform us of the post-
office address of their old and new location, and (.ho paper
will he seut accordingly.

Ssa-d us Word.— If any subscriber to this journal rails
to receive the same regularly and promptly, they will con-
fer a favor by informing us at once.

$ht pining anil £cieutiffc § rwis.

171

W'k Stand Currectkd. — A correspondent
of Ui" NyoCouoty Neat, writing to that paper
from WeatoD, Nye eouniy, under date of Feb-
ruary 27lh, says :

I notice frequent mention in the Mijrreo
am> Sciwrrrfio PRBsa, and other papers,
under the head of " Outaide Districts, wbich
I inter implies everythicg not centered at
Austin or Virginia City. Not wishing to de-
tract from the rich mines at either |
would aak, have we not an independent ex-
isteuce? It must be exceedingly gratifying to
the minors of Union aud Mammotli Districts
to be so classed. The owners of such mines
Murphy, at Twin River, the Dee, at
San Antonio, the Live Oak, Vieilante, Key-
stone. Dncle 3amtBoagh Ifiumoud.and others,
in this district, and the many fine mines at
Jone, must he highly elated to be connected
with Austin as •■ outsiders." Admitting that
the obnoxious phrase originated at Virginia)
not without reason, let it be known that it is
not applicable here, in a vast region of coun-
try boiug developed with double the energy, in
all s:ive building mills, perhaps, in advance of
a supply of ore. Of course, that excellent and
valuable journal, the MlNINQ and Scikntikic
Prkss, means no unkindness ; on the contrary,
it is the impartial advocate of mining industry
everywhere, but it is the limited knowledge of
the great extent of the silver region of Central
Kevada, of the vigorous earnestness of the
bone and muscle struggling here, as yet unas-
sisted t *_>" greenbacks, which have built up tho
magnificent mills at Austin, and of the num-
ber of prosperous mining districts, many equal,
many superior to the " great centers." For
Mammoth I will say, we are " outside " to no
place, nor are we second to any, aud this we
will prove at the earliest possible duy. Every-
body notice, uud drop the odious term, as ap-
plied to us.

A Curious Landscape. — There has sehloin
been u greater instance of misplaced ingenuity
than the great landscape in mosaic made by a
clerk in the French War Office. It is com-
posed entirely of insects (of beetles alone there
are more than torty-five ttiousand) of nearly
lour thousand species, and took four years iu
making.

Tubus were eighty-seven persons struck and
billed by lightning in France during the year
lbC4,of whom sixty-one were men and twenty-
six women.

A. I3Hislness ConipUment,

PCTALPMA, Oct. 4, 1865.
'I. - :-. DBW1R & Co.— Gentk-iaeo : Your note Inform-
ing in,- lli:itmy luileutfor Crushing and Baling Muctitne is
Drill il 'en I" iBBUG i-: at hand. Please accept my thanks for
the prompt ami business like manner with winch the case
boa beeu conducted, aud inclosed find twenty dollars for
tiuluacu Government fees; Kcspecttully, etc.

JACOB PRICE.

Situation Wanted.

Ax E.vgixker, who would tako charge of a Stationary
Engine, in the city or country, for a reasonable salary, de-
sires a situation. Address, "Engine," Box 17, San
Francisco post Office. 5vl2lf

Machinists and Foundries.
UNION IRON WORKS,

Sacramento.
■WILLIAMS, HErLBRON & CO.,

■I.NM't M PUREES Of

STEAM ENGIN JCS, BOILERS,
And nil kimN of Mining Machinery.

Also, Hay and Wine Presses made and repaired

Willi neatness, durability and dispatch.

Uanbar'a Patent Sell- Acllustlnj- Steurn PlHton

PACKING, lur uesv and old Cylinders, manufactured

to order.

Front Street, between ~S and O streets,

Hvll SACftAMESTO ClTT

NEPTUNE IRON WORKS,

Corner of Mission and Fremont Streets,
SAN FRANCISCO.

MARINE,
Ijocomotlve,

And nil kinds of
HIGH PRESSURE

Steam Boilers

MADE.
All Boilers guaranteed and
tested by U. S. Boiler In-
spector before sent out of
the Shop, at Shop expense

AH kinds of Sheet Iron and

Water Pipe, Coal Oil

Stills, Wrought Iron

Worms, etc., etc.

Manufactured to Order.

Old Boilers Repal red

1>. CAMERON.

VyORK:

fcffiBjSV

MS

ST*

-

THE PACIFIC IROaST WORKS,

First «fc Fremont Sts».» between Mission «fc Howard, San Francisco.

The proprietors of the above Works invite the attention of nil parties interested to their greatly improved and une-
nnaled facilities for manufacturing Steam Engines and Boilers, both Marine and Stationary, of any required size and
pattern. Quartz Mills, A in alga mating, Pumpingand Hoisting Machinery of tho most approved construction. Flour, Saw,
and Sugar Mills. Water Wheels. Ac., Ac. Our pattern list Is most complete and extensive, embracing the late improve-
ments In all classes of machinery adapted to use on this coast. We would call especial attention to the fact that we have
secured the exclusive right of manufacture for the Pacific Coast of the celebrated Greene Engine, conceded to be the
most economical and perfect working Engine now in use. We arc also exclusive manufacturers of the celebrated

Bryan Battery, Tarney'i Arruileamsitor* and Separator*, Rycrwon'M Superheated Steam Amal-
gamators and Rotary Crushers, Stone Breakers, <fcc. Orders respectfully Solicited.

GODDAR© «fc COIVIFjvJVST.

.A.. EOMAN & COMPANY,
BOOKSELLERS, IMPORTERS AM) PUBLISHERS,

-11? and HI) Montgomery Street, San Francisco,

Offer for sale a large and well-selected stock of Works on the Mechanical -Art*,

Mining. Assaying, Metallurgy, Engineering, Architecture and Carpentry,
Chemistry, Drawing, Agriculture, Geology, Mineralogy, etc.

A. KOMAX .fe CO., PUBLISH

NEVADA AND CALIFORNIA PROCESSES,

FOR

9vl2-lra

aud Milloien.

C3- All new -works received as soon as published, -.C-l
S-A-ILE A-T THE LOWEST PRICEH,

ORDERS BT MAIL PROMPTLY AND CAREFULLY ATTENDED TO.

...... :- ... .... ',

6vl2-ly

JOHN LOCHHEAD'S

STEAM EIVGEVE WORKS,

lieale Street, near Mission Street,

BAN FRANCISCO.

iverr description buil .
stationary, or Locomotive.

Hoisting; aud Pumping Engines,

Portable Engines of nil Sizes; Donkey Pumps, Elc
25vSq JOUN LOCUUL'AD, Practical Eustaeorl

Vulcan Iron Works Company

[ESTABLISHED 1850.]
First, Natoma and Fremont Streets*

IXtCW FOUNDERS,

Steam Engine and Locomotive

Boiler Makers, and Workers in Sheet Iron, Brass and Copper.

Theae Works have lately been increased by the addition o
new shops on Fremont Street, doubling the capuclty of the
original establishment Their facilities for turning out ma-
chinery prnin nil v and efficiently, are now nncijuiiled in the
State. Their Boiler Works have also been enlarged corres-
pondingly.

The Company are prepared to execute orders for all
classes of Machinery and Boiler Work, such as
Alining, Steamship, and Steamboat Machinery,
Railroad Machinery, Flouring Mills,

Locomotives, Quartz Mills,

Car Trucks, Sugar Mills,

Car Wheels, Saw Mills,

Housings and Irons; and
Manufacturing Machinery of Every Kind.

Sole Manufacturers of

HEPBURN & PETERSON'S REDUCING PAN AND AMAL.

GAMATOR
HEATH'S AMALGAMATOR;
HESSE & MOORE'S IMPROVED HOWELL QUARTZ

CRUSHER;
BAUX A GUIOD'S AMALGAMATOR AND SEPARATOR:
FAUOI1EKVS (JUAKTZ i;iUNl>l£H AND WATER WHEEL'
JONVAL'S IMPROVED WATEK WHEEL:
LEFFEL'S AMERICAN DOUBLE TURBINE WATER

WHEELS.
STEVEN'S PISTON PACKING RINGS.

They have also alarge assortment of Patterns for Pump-
inv and Hoisting Machinery, Gearing, I'ullies, Water Mill
Irons, Hydraulic and Screw Presses, Retorts, Furnaces,
Grate Bars, Bouse Fronts, Ornamental Fence Posts and
Paling, Siove Ranges, etc., etc.

Quartz Stampers, Shoes and Die*, of the beat
Hard Iron. Quartz Screens of Russia

Iron Punched to Order. 27

GEORGE T. PRACY,
MAOXilTSTE WORKS,

Nos. 109 and HI Fremont street, near corner of Mission,

OPPOSITE MECHANICS' MILL,

SAN FRANC13CO.

STEAM ENGINE, FI-OtTtt AND SAW MIH^

Aud Quartz Machinery, Printing Presses,

AND

MACHINERY OF EVERY DESCRIPTION MADE AND
REPAIRED.
jtjgySpccial attention paid to Eeuairiiig.^Znt qy-3

H. J. BOOTH.

GEO. W. FRKSCOTT.

I M. SCOTT.

UNION IRON FORKS!

Corner First and Mission streets,

SAX FRANCISCO.

ESTABLISHED XLV 1849.

HAVING INCREASED OUR FACILITIES IN EVERY
Department, we are now prepared at the shortcsl

notice and at the must reasonable rates, to furnish all kinds
and description of Machinery, including Steam Engines.
Ouurtz Mills, Miniiiir I'linips nlall kinds, Hooting Gear, Gas
Work, Lfitmdry Machinery , Architectural and Ornamental
Castings, Sug;.r Mills, Saw and Flour Miiis, Water Wheels of
all kinds Hydraulic, Hay. Rag, Screw and Drop Presses,
Coining Machinery, Pile Drivers, Bark and Malt Mills, and
all kinds of Castings.

Engines.

Marine Engines, Oscillating and Beam ; Stern and Side
Wheel Boats, Locomotives, Stationary Engines, Horizontal,
Upright, Oscillating and Beam, from six to flftv inches
diameter. Also, Scott and Erkart's Adjustable Cut-off Regu-
lator—best in use; W. R. Erkart's Balance Valve for Sta-
tionary El.gines; Woodward's Patcut Steam Pump and Fire
Engine.

Boilers.

Locomotive, Flue, Tubular, Upright, Cylinder and Cornish,
nnd every variety of Boiler Work. Ail sizes of tubes and
pipes for pumps.

Amalgamating Machinery.

Wheeler & Randall's improved Tractory Curve Pan,
Zenas Wheeler's improved flat bottom pan, Bcldin's pan.
Veatch's tubs, Prater's concentrators, Waklec's pans. Beers'
pan, German Barrels, Arastra Gearing, Chile Mills, Set-
tlers of all descriptions, Retorts of all .sizes and shapes, for
Sliver and Gold, Portable Stamp Mills, Straight Batter-
ies, for wood or iron frames, Dry Crushing Batteries, or
machines will, the latest improvements, every variety of
Stamps, Mortars, Cams, Pans and Tubs.

BLAKE'S PATENT QUARTZ CRUSHERS, of all sizes.

Oil Boring Tools and Machinery,

Of the latest and most approved construction, made from
drawings lately made by Prof. Blake at the oil wells in
Pennsylvania.

We have the facilities for working gold and sliver quartz
and other ores, to test their value, by the hundred weight
or ton,

Russia Iron Screens, of all degrees of fineness and of all
qualities of iron.

All work done in the best manner at the lowest cash
prices.

aivlO BI. J. BOOTH «fc CO.

LEWIS COFFEY.

J. S. R1SDON

LEWIS COFFEY & RISDON,

Steam Boiler & Sheet Iron "Works.

rpIJE onlv exclusively Boiler Making establishment on the
X Pacific Coast owned aud conducted by Practical Boiler
Makers. All orders for New Work and the repairing of Old
Work, executed asordered, and warranted as to quality.

Old Stand, corner of Rush aud Market streets, opposite
Oriental Hotel, San Francisco,

PALMER, KNOX & CO.,

Golden State Iron Works,

Koi, lO, Sit »« and SS First Street.

SAN FRANCISCO.

KAjctrricTOW all kijtos or

MACHINERY,

8TE1M ENGINES AM) QtABTZ MILLS
DUNBAR'S IMPROVED

©elf-A.dJuetlntr Piston Packing,

Requires no springs or screws; is always steam Light;

without excessive friction, una never

gets slack or leaky.

WHEELER & RANDALL'S

NEW OBIXDEB AM) AMALGAMATOR,

HEPBURN & PETERSON'S

AM A LOAM ATO K AM* SEPARATOR,

Tyler's Improved Water Wheel,

Givlntr the greatest power, at lower cost, than any

Wheel In use. There are over 1,500 running,

giving universal satisfaction.

KXOX'S AMALGAMATORS,

WITH PALMER'S PATENT STEAM CHEST,

Superior ior working either Gold or Silver Ores.

Genuine "While Iron Stump Shoea and Slea

Having been engaged for the past eight years In quartz
mining, and being conversant with all the improvements,
either In Mining or Milling, we are prepared to furnish, at
the shortest nutice. the most perfect machinery for reduc-
ing ores, or Having cither gold or silver- 13vll)qy-tf

FULTON

Foundry and Iron Works.

HINCKLEY & CO,,

BANOFACTBRERB OF

STEAM ENGINES,
Quartz, Flour and Saw R£ills»

Moore'" Grinder and Amnljrnmntor, Mining

Piimpi, Amalgamators, and all kinds of

Machinery.

Nos. 45, 47 fl.id 49 First street, between Market and Mis-
slon street, San Francisco. 3-o.y

Miners' Foundry

MACHINE WORKS,

First St., between Howard and Folsom Street*,

SAN FRANCISCO.

EVERT description of Iron and Brass Machinery, the
BEST and MOST ECONOMICAL, manufactured in the
State of California, will be furnished with dispatch at the
MINERS' FOUNDRY AND MACHINE WORKS, such as

Steam Engines and Boilers, Flour, Saw and Quartz Mills,

Machinery, Mining Pumps, Amalgamators,

Retorts, Etc., Etc.

Particular attention will be given to the manufacture of
Machinery In Sections designed for places of difficult ac-
cess. Various models of Quartz Crushers. Amalgamators
and Water Wheels— some in operation and on exhibition.

V* Pariies desiring to test their ores practically, in small
uantltles, will be afforded iimple facilities, fkke of cost.

All parties denirlng accurate and highly finished drawings
and superior Machinery, at most reasonable rates, are cor-
dially Invited to call before contracting elsewhere.

HOWLAND, ANGEL & KINO.

JAMES MACKEN",
coffersmith:,

No. 226 Fremont St., bet»jHoward «fc Folsom.

All kinds of COPPER WORK done to order in the best
manner. Particular attention paid to Steamboat, Sugar
House and Distillery work.

SA1V FRANCISCO

Foundry and Machine Works,

."V. E. Cor. Fremont and Mission streets.

Manufacturers of

Marine and Stationery Engines

Quartz Machinery, Saw, Flour and Suzar Mills, Mining

Pumps, Hoisting Gear, Agricultural Implements, etc.

— ALSO—

Wine, Cider, Cotton and Tobacco Presses

of the lutest Improved Patterns.
Brodie's Improved Patent WIND BLAST SEPARATOR,
for Dry Crushing; Salmon's Patent Amalgamator and
Separator; Wheeler A Randall's New Grinder and
Separator; Bnux .t Guiod's Amalgamator and
Separator; W. W. Tupj.cr's Pali-nt Sectional
Grate Bar: Coal Oil Well Boring Ma-
chinery complete, on hand.

STEAM ENGINES AND BOILERS,

Of all sizes, constantly on hand; Quartz Mill Shoes and
Dies wnrrnntcd to be made of the best while Iron.
Dunbar's Improved Self-AriJuMtinsr Piston.
Pncklntr, requires no springs or screw;,; is always steam-
tight; without excessive friction, and never gets slack or
leaky.
MACHIXEKT, OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS,

BJiVOE. DIA'&HOKS «fc CO.

172

fc pitttofl mid $ elmtlik §vm.

OTJJX, XEW TORKAGENCT.

Mr. Geo. M Newton is our authorized agent in New York
City, and will receive advertisements and subscriptions for
the Mining and Scientific Press at regular rates. Sample
copies of our weekly and monthly issues can be procured
by calling upon him, at the oilice of the " Stockholder,'
Xo. 7£ William street.

FHILABJELrimL AGENCY,

Parties wishing to subscribe or advertise in the Mining
and Scientific Press can be accommodated by calling upon
our Agent, Mr. Turner Hamilton, at the Assembly Build-
ing, 106 South Tenth street, Philadelphia, Ph., where samp
copies of our publications can always be found.

FIRST PREMIUMS!

FOR, PRINTING,

AWARDED AT THE

M.ECHAXECS' f 3ntt1TSTTCI AL EXHIBITION,

SAN FRANCISCO, 1866,

—AND AT THE—

State Fair at Sacramento, 1866,

— TO —

IXEWEY «Sc CO.,

BOOK AND JOB PRINTERS,

PUBLISHERS OF THE
MIKIRG AND SCIENTIFIC PRESS,

— AND—
CALIFORNIA TOOTH'S COMPANION,

505 Clay street, San Francisco.

The first premium, a diploma, was awarded Messrs.
Dewey & Co., by the Mechanics' Institute, for the best sam-
ples of Newspaper Printing.

The first premium was also awarded hy the State Agrl-
culiural Society to Messrs. Dewey & Co., for the bestspeci-
mettsofBooK Printing exhibited at the State Fair, held at
Sacramento, September, 1865.

Job Printing of all kinds correctly and quickly done, at
the office of the Youth's Companion, 5U5 Clay street, corner
ot'Sansome, by

lot!" DEWEY «fc CO.

City College Laboratories,

Southeast Cor. Stockton and Geary sts.

Practical and Analytical Chemistry
and Metallurgy.

THOMAS PRICE,

Professor of Chemistry,

(Formerly of the Normal College, Swansea,)

WILL GIVE PRACTICAL INSTRUCTIONS IN QUALI-
tative and Quantitative Analysis uud Assaying The
course qualifies student* for the application of Chemistry
to METALLUKUY, MANUFACTURING ARTS, and MINING
PURPOSES

PHARMACEUTICAL and TECHNICAL CHEMISTRY,
such as is required by Medical and Pharmaceutic^ Stu-
dents, will he taught to such students as may require it.

Course of General Chemistry.

Fveiling Lectures will be delivered every Tuesday, at
half- past seven o'clock. P M.. in the Philosophical Hull of
the College, without extra charge to the students in the In-
stitution.

On and after the 14th of February, the Laboratories will
be open every day, except Sundays, from S A. M. to 5 P. M.
For further particulars, address

KEV, P. "V. TEEttER,

Principal of the City College.
6vl2tf Or at 406 California Street.

SANTA CLARA COLLEGE, S. J.,

SAKTA CLARA, CAL,

Conducted by the Fathers of the Society of

Jesus.

The FIFTEENTH ANNUAL SESSION of this College will
commence on

Monday, August SStla, 18G5.

TE RMS-Tuition fh the Classical and Scientific Depart-
ment; Boarding and Lodging; Washing and Mend-
ing of articles washed ; School Stationery ; Medical
Attendance and Medicine; fuul, light, baths, etc.,
per session of ten months $350

For further Information and catalogues, apply to the
President of the College, or to Rev. A Maraschi, St. Igna-
tius College, Market street, San Francisco.

3vll REV. a.. MASNATA, S. J., President.

SACRAMENTO SEMINARY.

BO.VKDIXG SCHOOL

OrTOXt YOTJJVO- I^OIEN,

Tenth Street, between P and G.

Session commenced January 8, 1866,
MIt. AND MRS. UERMON JPERRTT,
7vl2tf Principals.

Bexiieia Oolleg-e-

THE TWENTY-SECOND SESSION HAS JUST OPENED.
Pupils received at any time.

The Instruction is divided into three parts— The Elemen-
tary course; the English, or Scientific Course; ana the or-
dinary College Course,

fupils generally, and especially those in the Preparatory
Departments, hoard at the Institution, under the direct
charge of the TeiKhers.

For further information, send lor Circular.

SvI2-3m C. J. PJLATT, Principal.

1852. 1866

A. NEW VOLUME.

Fourteen ill Year of Publication.

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ANNUAL REPORT

—OP THE—

Pacific Insurance Company.

IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE ACT OF THE LEGISLA-
ture of the State of California, entitled "An Act con-
cerning Corporations," passed April 22, I860, the Pacific In-
surance Company of San Francisco makes the following
Annual Report:

I.— The amount of the Capital Stock of this Company is
SEVEN HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS,
and paid in GOLD , , . ,3760.000

II*— The amount of the Assets is ONE MILLION AND
FIFTY-ONE THOUSAND, FOUR HUNDRED AND TWEN-
TY DOLLARS AND THIRTY-SEVEN CENTS. .51,051,420.37

III.— The Company has NO DEBTS.

IV.— The amount of insurance effected during the year,
and which remained in force December 31, 1865:

Fire 512,973,949

Marine 481,408

This Company commenced underwriting Marine Risks,
August 1, 1866: e '

v.— This Company insures against the following risks,
viz.: BUILDINGS, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, MER-
CHANDISE, RENTS, LEASEHOLDS, VESSELS IN PORT
AND THEIR CARGOES, and other PERSONAL PROP-
ERTY, AGAINST LOSS OR DAMAGE BY FIRE.

Also, on CARGOES, TREASURE, COMMISSIONS, PROF-
ITS, and WAR RISKS, and ON ALL MARINE AND IN-
LAND NAVIGATION RISKS, TO AND FROM ALL PORTS
IN THE WORLD.

VI.— This Company will take-on any FIRST-CLASS RISK
not to exceed $75,001) (the limit fixed by law), and on all
large risks will reinsure to an extent consistent with PRU-
DENCE in other RESPONSIBLE COMPANIES.
J. HUNT, President.

„ „ A- J. RALSTON, Secretary.

San Francisco, January 19. 1866.
William Alvord, S. M. Wilson, G. W. Bell,

Alex. Weill, M. Cheeseman, Chas. Mayne,

Abtn. Seligman, Wm. HooDer, Lloyd Tevis,

Anson G. Stilts, John B. Newton, T.L. Barker,
John G. Bray, Edward Martin, Jas. De Fremery,

A. Hayward, D. O. Mills, Wm. Sherman,

D. W. C. Rice, H. Hanssmann, John O. Earl,

C. Meyer. L. B. Benchley, Alfred Borel,

D. J. Oliver, Moses Heller, G. T. Lawton,
Alpheus Bull, William Scholle, E. L. Goldstein,
W. C. Ralston, Louis McLane, Moses Ellis,
John Wightman, Oliver Eldridge, P. L. Weaver,
L. Sachs, A. B. Forbes, David Stern.
Frederick Billings, J. G. Kellogg,

State of California, City and County of San Francisco, ss.
On this nineteenth day of January, A. D. one thousand
eight hundred and sixty-six, personally appeared before
me, H. S. Homaus, a Notary Public, in and for the said
City and County, and therein residing, duly commissioned
and sworn, A. J. Ralston, who, being duly sworn, did depose
and say that he is the Secretary of the Pacific Insurance
Company, and that the statements contained in the fore-
going Report of the Pacific Insurance Company are true,
full and correct. A. J. RALSTON.

Sworn and subscribed to before me, this 19th day of Jan-
uary, A. D. 1866. H. S. HOMANS, Notary Public.

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IS card «fc Seaver Gold and Silver Mining Com-
pany, Lander County, Nevada.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said company, held on the 14th day or March,
1866, an assessment of fifty (W) cents per share was levied
upon the capital stock of said Company, payable imme-
diately, to the Secretary, 402 Front street, San Francisco.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 14th day of April, 1S66, will be
advertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold on Tuesday, the 1st day
of May, 1866, to pay the delinquent assessment, together
with costs of advertising and expenses of 6ale. By order
of the Board of Trustees.

N. C. FASSETT, Secretary.
Office, 402 Front street, San Francisco mar 17

Slue Ledge Gold and Silver Quartz Mining

Company, Kelsey District, El Dorado County, California.

Office, No. 10 Governmcntftlouse, corner of Sansome and

Washington streets, San Francisco.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 14th day of March, 1866,
an assessment of one dollar (St. 50) and fifty cents per share
on each and every share of the capital stock of the Blue
Ledge Gold and Silver Quartz Mining Company, was levied,
payable immediately, in United States gold coin, to the
Secretary.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 14th day of April, 1866, will be
advertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold on Saturday, the 28th
day of April, 1866, at 12 o'clock M. of that day, to pay
the delinquent assessment, together with costs of advertis-
ing and expenses of the sale. By order of the Board of
Trustees.

mar!7 J. M. BUFFINGTON, Secretary.

Marker Gold and Silver Mining Company, Lan-

der County, Nevada.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board
of Trustees of said Company, held on the 14th day of
March, 1866, an assessment of fifty (50) cents per share was
levied upon the capital stock of said company, payable im-
mediately, to the Secretary, 402 Front street, San Francisco.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 14th day of April, 1866, will be
advertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold on Tuesday, the 1st day of
May, 1866, to pay said delinquent assessment, together with
costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By order of the
Boai'd of Trustees.

N. C. FASSETT, Secretary.

Office, 402 Front street, San Francisco. mar!7

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journal for the concentration of mining patronage.

Jefferson Gold and Silver Mining Company*

Lander county, Nevada.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said company, held on the 14th day of March,
1866, an assessment of fifty cents (50) per share was levied
upon the capital stock of said Company, payable imme-
diately, to the Secretary, 402 Front street, San Francisco.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 14th day of April, 1866, will be adver-
tised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment shall be
made before, will be sold on Monday, the 30th day of
April, 1866, to pay the delinquent assessment, together
with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By order
of the Board ofTrustees.

N. C. FASSETT, Secretary.

Office, 402 Frontstreet, San Francisco. marl7

Keokuk Gold, Silver and Copper Mining

Company, Clayton District, Contra Costa County, Cal.

Notice.— There are delinquent upon the following do-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on the
14th day of February, 1866, thesever.il amounts set op-
posite the names of the respective shareholders, as fol-
lows :

Names. No. Certificates. No. Shares. Amount,

WW Theobald* 0 100 $10 00

JMcMahon 557 50 6 00

Geo F Sharp 425 200 20 00

278 200 20 00

279 50 5 00
297 120 12 00
330 30 3 00
347 90 9 00
350 20 2 00
374 46 4 60
379 70 7 00
405 100 10 00
421 15 1 60
475 75 7 50
495 150 15 00
608 69 6 90

513 241 24 10

514 155 15 50
627 163 16 30

And in accordance with law, and an order of the Board of
Trustees, made on the 14th day of February, 1866, so many
shares of each parcel of said stock as may be necessa-
ry,will be sold at public auction, by Olney & Co , at No.
626 Montgomery street, San Francisco, on the 31st day
of March, 1866, at the hour of 12 o'clock M. of said day,
to pay said delinquent assessment thereon, together with
costs of advertising and expenses of sale.

A. B. WINEGAB, Secretary.

Office, 308 and 310 Front street, San Francisco. mrl7

F Loeher
F Loeher
F Loeher
F Loeher
F Loeher
F Loeher
F Loeher
F Leeher
F Loeher
F Loeher
F Loeher
F Loeher
F Loeher
F Loeher
F Loeher
F Loeher

Lady Sell Copper Mlninar Company, Low Si-
vide Mining District, Del Norte County, California.
Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board
of Trustees of said Company, held on the 14th day of
March, 1866, an assepsment of ten (10) cents per share was
levied upon the capital stock of said Company, payable
immediately, in United States gold coin, to the Secretary,
at the office of the Company, or to Geo. H. Russell, at Cres-
cent City.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Satnrday, the 14th day of April, 1866, will be
advertised on that day ns delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold on Saturday, the 28th day
of April, 1866, to pay the delinquent assessment, to-
gether with costs of advertising and expenses of sale.
0. HEYWOOD, Secretary,
marl7 No. 311 Market street.

MadlNon Gold and Sliver Mlnlnff Company*

Lander County, Nevada.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board
of Trustees of said Company, held on the 14th day of
March, 1866, an assessment of fifty (50) cents per share was
levied upon the capital stock of said Company, payable im-
mediately, to the Secretary, 402 Frontstreet, San Francisco.

Any stock upon which said assessment sh»ll remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 14th day of April, 1866, will be ad.
vertlsed on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall bo made before, will be sold on Monday, the 30th
day of April, 1865, to pay the delinquent assessment, to-
gether with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By
order of the Board of Trustees.

N. C. FASSETT, Secretary.

Office, 402 Front street, San Francisco. marl7

Monitor Gold and Silver Mining- Company,

Lander County, Nevada.

Notice Is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board ot
Trustees of said Company, held on the 14th day of March,
1866, an assessment of seventy-five cents per share was levied
upon the Capital Stock of said Company, payable imme-
diately in United States Currency, to the Secretary, 402
Frontstreet, San Franci3CO.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain
unpaid on Saturday, the 14th day of April, 1866, will be
advertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold on Monday, the 30th
day of April, 1866, to pay the delinquent assessment, to-
gether with costsof advertising and expenses of sale. By
order of the Board of Trustees.

N. C. FASSETT, Secretary.

Office, 402 Front street, San Francisco mar!7

Oregon Gold and Silver Mining Company, Lan-
der County, Nevada.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustc-Ps of said Company, held on the 14th day of
March, 1866, an assessment of twenty-five (25) cents per
share was levied upon the capital slock of said Company,
payable immediately, to the Secretary, 402 Front street, San
Francisco.

Any stock upon which snid assessment shall remain unpaid
on Saturday, the 14th day of April, 1866, will be adver-
tised on that day as delinquent, wnd unless payment shall
be made before, will be sold on Tuesday, the 1st day of
May, 1865, to pay the delinquent assessment, together with
costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By order of the
Board ofTrustees.

N. O. FASSETT, Secretary.
Office, 402 Front street, San Francisco. marl7 .

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Pride of the l :.-i Gold und Silver MIi.1i.l- Com-
pany, Lander County. Nevada-

■oUM I I lfc*t *t » meeting of the Board of

fnulcct ■ .'. i..'M on theUtb day of March,

1864. an aweument of fifty iW> cents per share wu levied
upon the capital atockof »ald Company, puyable tmrucdl.
'lie Sec rotary. San KrancUeo.
Any »t>-:k upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the Mth day of April. 1*06, will b« adrer-
: ii.it day a-* dallBOUent, and uuk-M payment diull
b._' mad* baftfOi will betuld OD Friday, thc27lhdny ol April
180,10 pay the delinquent ii.*^.' — ni> in, to^Lttivr with coitl*
of advertUlntf and axpenaei of sale. By order of I he Board
of Triuu-cfc

N. C. FASSKTT, Secretary.
Office. 103 Front street. San Francisco. marl7

Providence Gold and Silver Mining Com-
p.uy. Location of Works: Nevada Mluing District,

La County, Col.
Notick.— There are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed Stock, on account of Assessment levied 00 the
(in day of February, 18dd,lhe several umuuuta «et op-
posite tho names of the respective shareholders, as

|dkm :

No. Certificate. No. Shares. Amount.

CirlCT 100 '_o $20 00

John 9 1 artcr lol 20 80 ' o

J >t)i. 80s ter 115 io lo oo

0 rt< r 16T 6 6 00

Peter m Cain i;o W 10 00

J<-i CCe . 9 10 • in oo

J 0 < "HiitS 2 S 10 10 00

JoaCCdllus 2 A 10 10 00

Coll loo -J35 6 & 00

JOaCColllui 849 10 10 00

J..- I' C'dlilis 200 10 10 00

Jot C ColllOI 261 10 10 00

Ju«C Colllui '-•■■- 6 & 00

Allen C "dj 217 io lo oo

W P UaVldMD. .25 3 3 00

Oh ie Hudsell 152 23 2i 00

160 20 20 00

UlllS ft Evans 136 6 6 00

JM 25 25 00

J k Richards 108 5 6 Oo

J i; Bichards 263 25 25 00

31 nil Sutherland 121 10 10 oo

J ii Sutherland 128 10 10 00

11 .Sioo.or 171 10 10 00

it nli i St-nmao 109 & 5 00

11 1' 1 hob .r i, 98 2 2 00
J J Bobbins 108 26 26 00

And id accordance with law, and an order of the Board
of Trustees, made on the 5th duy of February, 1866,
so mauy shares of each parcel of Bald stock as may be
DeOMsary, will be sold at public auction, by Messrs. Olney
A: Co., at N>. 026 Montgomery street, Sao Francisco,
i'.:., on the 31st day or Mureh, 1866, at the hour of

12 o'clock M. ol «ald day, to pay said delinquent assess-
ment thereon, together with costs of advertising and ex
penses of sale.

J. M. BUFFINGTON, Secretary.
Office,. No. 10 Government Houbc. mur!7

Huntu Crnz Petroleum OH Works Compuuy,

Location: Santa Cruz County, California.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of tho Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on tho 10th day of March,
1806, un assessment (No. 15) of flftv cents per share was
levlud upon the capital stock of said company, payable
Immediately, In United States gold coin, to the Secretary,
It. Wegener, 415 Montgomery street, San Francisco.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 14th day of April, 1866, will be
advertised on that day us delinquent, and unless payment
Shall be made before, will be sold on Saturday, the 28th day
of April, 18G6, to pay the delinquent assessment, to-
gether with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By
order of the Board of Trustees.

R. WEGENER, Secretary.

Office, 415 Montgomery street, San Francisco, Cal. marl"

Silver Cloud Gold and Silver Mining Company,

Lander County, Nevada.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of tho Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 13th day of March,
1866, an assessment of titty (50) cents per share was levied
upon the capital stock of said Company, payable Imme.
dlately, to the Secretary. San Francisco.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 14th day of April, 1866, will be ad-
vertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold on Friday, the 27th
day of April, 1866, to pay the delinquent assessment,
together with costs of advertising and expenses of sale.
By order of the Board of Trustees.

N. C. FASSETT, Secretary.

Office, 402 Front street, San Francises. marl7

United States Mining Company, Virginia,

District, Storey County, Nevada.

Notice. — There are delinquent upon tho following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on the 7th
day of February, 1866, the several amounts set oppo-
site tho names of the respective shareholders, as fol-
lows :

Names. No. Certificates. No. Shares. 4mount.

Jas L BtakiO 804 60 $25 00

Jeremiah invyer 310 20 lb 00

M B French 406

Clias Hanson 329

C L Harvey 330

A C Knox 74

John McArthur 412

HS O'Neal 328

John l o .iiirmm 179

John Pci>n man 387

D J Perkuy 413

Horace Porter 323

J B IJulim 327

J L Sbimuu 215

J LShiman 216

J I, Sliiman 391

S A Snow 379, 380. 381,

382, 383 10-ea 50 25 00

S W Stoddard 407 35 17 60

Win Vau Housen 390 10 5 00

And in accordance with law, and an order of the Board
of Trustees, made on the 7th day of February, 1866, so
mauy shares of each parcel of said stock as may be
necessary, will be sold at public auction, by Olney fe Co.,
at No. 626 Montgomery 6treet, San Francisco, Cal. , on Sat-
urday, the 31st day of March, 1866, at the hour of 12
o'clock, M. of said day, to pay said delinquent assess-
ment thereon, together with costs of advertising and ex-
penses of sale.

J. M. BUFFINGTON, Secretary.
Office, No. 10 Government House. mrl7

50

25 00

10

6 00

10

5 00

2

1 00

60

25 00

10

5 00

5

2 50

20

10 00

60

25 00

250

125 00

10

5 00

5

2 50

5

2 60

10

6 00

Mining Notices—Continued.

.Vnc J<i •. io b* found under another heading.

t ...... i Petroleum Compuuy, Mnttulu IH*trlct>

BumboUl County, California.

nsj >.'t" the Board of

Trustec»><: ifl the Z.M duy of January,

1866, en a- II) of thirty <vi) cents per share

l upon the capital stock of ssld Company, pay-

Sblc <>ii the 33d day of January, 18Go\ In gold coin of the

United States ot America, io the Secretary, at the office

nipaiiy. No. 36 Exchange Building, Montgomery

to iti.- .'ity of Ban Francisco.

ek upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the sutday of March, isto, will be ad-

fSTtlsSd "ii that duy a.-* delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will be told on Saturday, the Mill
day "f vpni. i-^*i, tn pay the delinquent assessment, io-

gatbei with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By
Otder Ol the Board of Tnt ■

L. QHO&BY, Secretary.

Office. 36 Exchange Building, Montgomery street, San
Franciico. California. marS

EucleQuurtzMlulniil'onipany.AtnudurCuuuty,

California.

Notice Is hereby given, that at a meeting of tho Board of
Trustees Of *uid Company, held on the 6th day of March,
1888, un awwssinent of one dollar ($1) per share was levied
upon the capital stock of said company, payable iinme-
ili.uih. in United States cold coin, to the Secretary, at the
Officei i the Company, .No. 10 Exchange Building, In Sati
Francisco.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on the 7th day of April, 1S6G, will be advertised on
that day us delinquent, and unless payment shall be made
before, Will be sold on the 25th day of April, 1866, to pay
the delinquent assessment, together with costs of adverthr
lug and expenses of sule.

JOHN M. BURNETT, Secretary.

Office, No. 10 Exchange Building, San Francisco, Califor-

nia.

murlO

Evenluu; Stiir Gold uud Silver M loin if Company,

Humboldt County. Nevada.

Notice Is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 21th day of Febru-
ary, 1S66, an assessment of fifty (50) cents per share was
levied upon the capital stock of said Company, payable im-
mediately, In United States gold and sliver coin, to the
Secretary.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, tho 31st day of March, 1866, will be
advertised un that duy as delinquent, and unless payment
stiull be made before, will be sold on Saturday, the Mth day
of April, I860, to pay tho delinquent assessment, together
with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By order
of the Board of Trustees.

N. DUPERU, Secretary.

Office. Pier 22 Stewart street, San Francisco. Cal. mar3

Evoca Consolidated Copper Mining Com-
pany.—Location of Works : Court Hill District, near
Black's Ferry, Del Norte County, California.
Notick.— There aro delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on tho
31st day of January, 1S66, the several amounts set op-
posite tho names of the respective shareholders, us fol-
lows:
«.,„,„. Number of Number of . „ , ,

Nanics- Certificate. Shares. Amount.

I Munson 71 20 $ 5 00

1 Munson 70 12 $ 3 00

Ira Munson 74 20 $ 5 10

WCBudd 161 50 $12 50

W H Bell 32 5 $ 1 25

W H Bell 33 5 $ 1 2ft

W H Boll 34 5 $ 1 25

WHUell 35 5 $ 1 25

W H Bell 36 5 $ 1 25

W H Hell 37 5 t 1 25

W H Bell 38 5 £ 1 25

WHBell 39 5 S 1 25

W H Bell 60 5 $ 1 25

W H Bell 61 5 SI 25

W H Bell 62 12 S3 00

C A Crane 64 12 $ 3 00

PC Dart 121 12 $ 3 00

Charles D Carter 138 10 $ 2 50

Charles D Carter 140 10 $ 2 50

Charles D Carter 141 10 $ 2 50

W F Williamson 14 112 S28 00

W F Williamson 15 112 $23 00

Geo F Parker • 104 112 £28 00

Charles R Abbot 216 207 $5175

Charles E Abbot 217 12 $ 3 00

G S Ashmr-ad 173 50 $12 50

GS-Vshmead 238 50 $12 50

Wm Hiimill 177 50 S12 50

Ge<vee Treat 196 50 $12 50

J J Bobbins 209 152 $38 00

J H Stewart not issued 40 $10 00

F Collier 21 112 $28 00

And in accordance with law, and an order of the
Board of Trustees, made on the 31st day of January,
1806, so many shares of each parcel of said slock as may
be necessary, will bo sold at public auction, by Messrs.
Olney & Co. , at No. 626 Montgomery street, Sao Francisco,
Cal,, ou Monday, the 19th day o( March, 1866, at the
hour of 2 o'clock P. M. of said day, to pay said delinquent
assessment thereon, together with costs of advertising and
expenses of sale.

CHARLES E. ABBOT, Secretary.
Office, 537 Washington street, Boom 3, San Francisco,
California. mar3

George Wn.N ulna Ion Gold and Silver Mining;

Company, Silver Mountain District, Alpine County, Cal.

Assessment No. 10.

Notice Is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trusteesof said company, held on the 20th day of February,
I860, an assessment of one dollar and flfty cents ($1.50) per
share was levied upon the capital stock of said company,
payable Immediately, lu United States gold and silver coin,
to the Secretary, at the office of the Company, only.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, .the 21th day of Starch, 1800, will be ad-
vertised on that day asdelinquent, and unless payment shall
be made before, will be sold on Tuesday, the luth day of
April, 1800, to pay the delinquent assessment, together
with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By order
of the Board of Trustees.

W. D. ROOT, Secretary.

Office, 338 Montgomery street, San Francisco.

Notice.— By an order of the Board of Trustees, made In
the above Company, all the Certificates of Shares outstand-
ing of the old stock are annulled, and have been replaced
by issues of Certificates of the new stock, and parties are
cautioned against purchaslne; any of the old Certificates,
as they are all cancelled on tho books of the Company, and
ail transfer of the same stopped.

feb24 W. D. ROOT,

lloiifM Miner Gold nnd Silver Mining Com-
pany, Lander County, Nevada.

in ri.i'>- irivi ii. that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 6th day of March,
1806, an assessment of one dollar per shore was levied
upon the capital stock ol laid Company, payable lstmedl<
stely, In Currency, to toe Secretary, 403

Front street, San Francisco.

Any M"i-)i upon which said assessment shall remain un-
pold "ii Saturday, the 7th «luy of April, 1866, will Em Sd

vertlwd on that day as delinquent, end unless payment
shall be mude before, wit] be wut on Wednesday, the lSthday
of April, 1806, to pay the delinquent assessment, together
with DOStSOl SdTertUUng Bad expenses of sale. By order of
the Board ol Trustees.

N i\ FASSETT, Secretary.
Office, 402 Front Street, Sen Francisco. marlO

lliiii-i-tiiu Copper Mlutnir Company* I*o\v .Divide

District, Del Norte county, California.

Notice Is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Bourd of

; said Company, held ou the l»t day *-! M.nv!;.

lbCO, an assessment of fifteen cents per shuro was levied
upon the capital stock of said Company, payable imme-
diately. In L' tilted States gold and silver colli, to the Secre-
tary.

Any stock upon which aald assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 31st day of .March. 1848, will be od-
vertised on that duy us delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold on Saturduy, the 14th
day of April, 1300, to pay the delinquent assessment,
together with costs of advertising and expenses of sale,
Byorder of the Board ot Trustees.

W. L. OETCHELL, Secretary.

Office, No. 19 First street, San Francisco, Cal. ma3

.J ulhi Gold nnd Nllver Mining Company, Vlr

giuia, Storey County, Nevada.

Notice Is hereby given, that at a meeting of tho Board of
Trustees of said company, held on the 1st day of March,
1866, un assessment of one dollar per share was levied upon
the capiial stock of said company, payable Immediately,
in United States gold and silver coin to the Sccreiury.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 31st day of March. 1866, will be
advertised on that duy ns delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold on Monday, the 16th
day of April, 1806, to pay the delinquent assessment, to-
gether with costs of advertising and expenses of the sale.
By order of the Board of Trustees.

A. NOEL, Secretary.

Office, 607 Washington street, San Francisco, Cal. mart

JewettGold and Silver Mining Company.

Location of Works: Gold Hill District, Storey County,

Nevada.

Notice. — There are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on tho
29th day of January, 1866, tho several amounts sot op-
posite the names of tho respectivsshareholders, as follows :

Names. No. Certificate. No. Shares, Amount,

George E Willett
AM Cumstock
George E Willett
Jose-ph Naptbaly
Joseph Naptbaly
Joseph Naptbaly
Joseph Naptbaly
James G Cooper
SR Harris
S R Harris ,
David Spence
Planey Burtlott
Thomas Thwaltcs

5 H Harmon
E M Van Reod
Gerard Dcbney
Jacob Hardy
James G Cooper
G SI Bnrnham
James Wright
James Wright
James Wright
George E Cowell
George K Cowell
George E Cowell

And in accordance with law, and an order of the Board
of Trustees, made on the 29th day of January, 1806, so
many shares of each parcel of said stock as may be nec-
essary, will bo sold at public auction, by Messrs. Olney

6 Co., at No. 026 Montgomery street, on the 20lh day of
March, 11*66, at the hour of 12 o'clock M. of said day,
to pay said delinquent assessment thereon, together with
costs of advertising and expenses "f salo.

G. M.BURNHAM, Secretary pro tem.
Office, 436 Jackson street, San Francisco. m;ir3

3

20

J 20 00

10

80

80 00

31

20

20 00

74

25

25 00

75

25

25 00

76

50

50 00

77

100

100 00

84

5

5 00

88

iO

20 00

89

20

20 00

94

2

2 00

112

12

12 00

117

8

8 00

118

26

26 00

127

20

20 00

129

18

IS 00

139

20

20 00

143

19

19 00

145

10

10 00

152

40

40 00

153

40

40 00

154

20

20 00

167

100

100 00

168

100

100 00

169

100

100 00

Lelnnd Gold and Silver Mining Company,

San Francisco District, Mohave County, Arizona Terri-
tory.

Notice.— There are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on the
1st duy of February, 1866, the several amounts set oppo-
site the names of the respective shareholders, as follows:
Names. No. Certificate, No. Shares, Amount.

Isaac Union 71 15 J 7 5U

AEWThompson 120 20 10 00

W J Lelaud 63 25 12 50

EmmaKiuman 114 10 6 00

And in accordance with law and an order of the Board
of Trustees, made on the 1st day of February, 1866, so
many shares of each parcel of said stock as may be
necessary, will be sold at public auction, at the office
of the Company, on the 19th day of March, 1866, at the
hour of 12 o'clock M. of said duy, lo pay said delinquent
assessment thereon, together with costs of advertising and
expenses of sule.

WM. HOLLIS, Secretary.
Office, 302 Montgomery street, San Francisco, Cal.

■ mar3

Postponements and Alteration*.— Secretaries are
requested to give notice of postponements, or alterations
which they may desire made In their advertisements at
their earliest convenience. New advertisements should be
sent in as early as possible.

Mo.vev nv Hail. — Subscribers and advertisers remitting
us money in less sums than S50, can do so by mail at our
risk, if they will register their letters; we will take no
risk on unregistered letters, or letters by express. Re
niitlauces by express must be prepaid.

Lady of the Lake Gold und Silver Alining

■■ District, Mohave- County, Ari-
zona Territory.

Notick— There are delinquent upon the following de-
Borlbed ?tock, on account of assessment levied ou tho 1st
day ol February , IBM, the several amountB Get opposite
the names ol the respective shareholders as follows :

No. OortlBcnte. No. Shures. Amount,
\ 1 W 1'hr.ninaoD 119 20 $10 00

W .1 Lelaud 56 25 12 50

And in accordance with law and an order of tho B«-ard
of Trusu-es, made on the l*t duy of February, 1866, so
many Bhareo of each parcel of said slock as may be neces-
sary, will be sold at public auction, at the Office of the
Cnipu-y, ou th« 19th day of March, 1806, ut the hour of
12 o'clock M. of suld day, to pay said delinquent assess-
ment thereon, together with costs of advertising and ex-
penses of sale.

WM. H011IS, Secretary.
Office, 302 Montgomery street, San Francisco, Cal,

inar3

Mo*qulto <|uartz Mining Company, Culuvern*

County1) California.

Notice Is hereby tflven, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 3d day of .March.
1866, an assessment of Ave dollars(S5) per share ($1 per loot)
Was levied upon the capital stock of said Company, pay-
able on Monday, March 6th, 1866, In United States cold and
bllvor coin, to E. D. Waters, Jr., Treasurer, at the office of
the Company, 536 Clay street, Sun Francisco.

Any sock upon which said ai-sessmcnt shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 7th day of April, ld&G, will bo
advertised on that duy ns delinquent, nnd unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold on Monday, the 23d day
of April, IStJG, to puy the delinquent assessment, togethur
with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. Byorder
of the Board of Trustees.

E. II. WATERS, Secretary.

Office, 536 Clay street, San Frnnolsco. marlO

Oxford Beta Tunnel nnd Mining Company, £s-

merulda District and County, Slate of Nevada.

Notice Is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board
of Trustees of said Company, held on the 5th day of
March, 1866, an assessment of fifty (50) cents per share
was levied upon the capital stock of said company, paya-
ble immediately, iu United States gold and stiver coin, to
the Secretary, or to the Superintendent, at the mine.

Any slock upon which said assessment shall remuin unpaid
on Saturmy, the 7th day of April, 1866, will be adver-
tised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment shall
be made before, will be sold on Wednesday, the 25th day of
April, 1866, to pay the delinquent assessment, together
with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. Byorder
of tho Board of Trustees.

GEO. H. PECK, Secretary.

Office, corner Broadway and Sansome streets, San Fran-
lsco. marlO

Old Colony Gold and Silver Mlulne Compay-

Locutlon of Woiks: Austin, Reese River, Nevada.

Notice is hereby given, that at u meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said company, held on the 8th day of March,
1866, an assessment of four (-1) dollars per share was levied
upon tho capital stock of said company, payable Immediately
In Unlied States gold coin, to the Secretary, at the office
of the Company, No. 523 Montgomery street, San Fran-
cisco, California.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 14th day of April, 1866, will be
advertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall bo made Lafore, will be sold on Saturday, the 28th
day of April, 1866, to pay the delinquent assessment, to-
gether with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By
order oi the Board of Trustees.

H. O. HOWARD, Secretary.

Office, 523 Montgomery street, San Francisco, second
floor. marlO

Southern Light Gold nnd Silver Mining

Company, Reese River Miuiug District, Lander County,

Nevada.

Notice.— There are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed slock, on account of assessment (No. 6) of twelve
dollars and filly cents ($12.50) per share, levied February
Otb, 1866, the several amounts set opposite ihe names^of
the respective shareholders, as follows;

Names No. Certificate. No. Shares. Amount.

Oniti-d RRSMCo 117 150 $1,875 00

Light, CH 9 6# 78 13

Hauclum,HN 23 & 62 50

Wati iss, Ceo E 1S6 20 2o0 00

And iu accordance with law, and an order of the Board
of Trustees, made on the 6lh day of February, 1866, so
many shares ot each parcel of said siock as may be neces-
sary, will be sold at the office of the Company. No. 228
Front street, Sau Francisco, Cal., by Jones & Bendixen,
auctioneers, on Monday, the 26th day of March, 1866, at
ii o'clock P. M., to pay the delinquent assessment, to-
gether with costs of advertising and expenses of the sale.
E J. DRINKHOUriE, Secretary.

Office, No. 228 Front street, Sau Francisco, Cal. mlO

Walipi Gold, and Silver Mining Company,

Moss Lode, San Francisco Mining District, Arizona Ter-
ritory.

Notice is hereby given, that the Annual Meeting of the
stockholders of the Walipi Gold and Silver Mining Com-
pany, will bo held at the office of tbe Compuuy, No. 620
Washington Street, Sin Francisco, ON WEDNESDAY,
March 21, 1866, at 12 o'clock M. Trustees will be elected,
and other important business traneucted.
feb24-4w H. B. COnGDON, Secretary.

Tuba Gold and Silver Mlnlne Company,

Brown's Valley, Yuba County, State of Califoruiu.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 24th day of February,
1S66, un assessment of two dollars (S2> per share was
levied upon the capital stock of said Company, payable
Immediately, in United States gold and silver coin, to the
Secretary, at tbe office of the Company, No. 210 Fine sireet,
San Francisco, Cul.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain ua-
paid on Saturday, the Sist day of March, 1866, will be
advertised ou that day asdelinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold on Saturday, the Win.
day of April, 1866, to pay the delinquent assessment, to-
gether with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By
order of the Board of Trustees.

P. R. RINGSTROM, Secretary.

Office, 210 Pine street, up stairs, Sau Francisco. mar J

174

fflbt pitting m& Mmtitk fee**.

The Diamond Hunt at Owyhee. — The
Owyhee Avalanche, speakiDg of the progress of
the diamond excitement in that vicinity, says :

From recent remarks we have heard, confi-
dential confabs seen among owners of claims,
letters received from Saa Francisco, and a sud-
den stampede for the district, we do not
think we can err much in saying that the recent
diamood/wrore is proving a magnificent reality.
In truth, the actual existence of diamonds in
our country has at no time been doubted by
our best informed citizens who gave the subject
careful attention. Many men delight in crying
down the new discovery ; some scout it be-
cause they have neither the intelligence nor
energy to ascertain truth, and wish to assume
a species of prominence. Diamonds, especially
in their crude state, would not be picked up in
the street by one man in a hundred — more
likely one in a thousand. How absurd and
stultifying to pronounce a discovery a humbug
without being able to give a sensible reason
therefor, A great auxiliary to success in busi-
ness is secrecy, and the more vital or valuable
the object sought the greater the secrecy. It
is for this reason we believe the present agi-
tation to be founded on authoritative knowl-
edge. A gentleman who has given the subject
studious attention informs us that diamonds of
the first water have been found during the
recent excitement, and that not a reasonable
doubt exists as to their plentifulness. It has
been our aim to represent facts not fancy, and
accordingly have kept our eyes and ears open,
and have thus become convinced that Owyhee
county is rich in diamonds. Without these,
we have the richest known mineral region in
the United States, and it would be folly to get
up false impressions when the merit our camp
possesses is almost excessive.

Delays are Dan serous.— Inventors on the Pacific
Coast should bear in mind that by patronizing our Patent
Agency ihey can sign all necessary papers i*or securing pa-
tents almost immediately, thereby avoiding the three
month's delay requisite In transacting hiwtuess through
Eastern agencies.

Important to Callfornians.— Many inventors have
lately had their claims tor Patents seriously (and in some
cases fa tally) delayed by the unqualiflcation of agents who
have not complied" with tlie Government license and revenue
laws, as well as other new and imperative regulations.
These discrepancies, although arising from the iuexperiencs
of honest agents, are nonetheless dangerous to applicants
for patents, whose safest course Is to trust their business
with none but active and experienced solicitors. The Min-
ing and Scientific Press Patent Agency has strictly com-
plied with the requisitions of the Department, and properly
filed all necessarv papers as Claim Agents.

J. E. Cone, Business Agenct.— Makes private sales of
Property aud Business Places of every description, in the
city and throughout the State ; procures partners with
large and small amounts of money; negotiates saleB o
mining property, and does a General Agency Business.
Patronage solicited by mail, express, or by personal ap-
plication at the office , 402 Montgomery Street, San Fran-
cisco, California. 23vlltf

FOR SALE.

Owing to the great distance from our point of manu-
facture, we offer for sale the State Right of California

for our
Patent Boring Tools for Artesian "Wells,

Illustrated upon the first page of this paper February 17th.

These Tools are now in use in the various Oil Regions of

Pennsylvania, Ohio and Virvinia ; and although but just

introduced, are universally approved and admired, and

bid fair to become eventually the most popular tools in

use. We shall close without reserve to the party sending

ns the highest bid, to whom we will mail a complete set

of Drawings, copy of Circulars, etc.

Address, fully,

A. A. WlliSOX,

Morgan Iron Works,

7vl2tf Foot 9th street, East River, New York City.

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(Late Assistant Examiner In the TJ. S. Patent Office,)

AVING RESIGNED THAT POSITION AFTER A TE-
nure of office of eighteen months, offers his services to

IWEXTOKS A3VB THEIR ASSIGNEES,

Patent Solicitor,

He will make Preliminary Examinations in the Patent
Office, with a view to ascertain the Patentability of any
Invention that may be submitted to him for that purpose;
will prepare the necessary papers for those who wish to
make Applications for

Patents for tlit-iv Inventions,

EXTENSIONS OR REISSUES OF PATENTS

Already granted; wil! act as an Attorney in presenting Ap-
plications at the Patent Office, and in managing them to a
final issue; will draw up Assignments; will examine into
the condition of Rejected Applications when desired to do
so, and undertake the prosecution of such as may be consid-
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Patent Solicitors.
Address, P. O. Box 85?, Washington, D.C. 7vl2-3m

THE EXCELSIOR

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In the engraving herewith presented, A represents the Rim of the
Pan ; B, Huller ; C, Legs ; D, Cross-Frame ; E, (Searing ; F, Screw ;
G, Lever ; H, Dash-Boarde ; I, Key j a, DieB j c, Shoes, and o,
Openings,

The relative grinding capacities of "The Excelsior" Grinder
and Amalgamator, of the Plat Bottomed Pan, and of the Conical
Pan when properly constructed, are respectively 177, 98 and 110.

That is, the respective mailers being of the same diameter,
same weight, Bame hardness, and running at the same velocity
"The Excelsior Grinder and Amalgamator" will reduce one hun-
dred and seventy-seven tons of ore, the Flat Bottomed Pan ninety-
eight tons, and the Conical Pan one hundred and ten tons to the
same degree of fineness in the same time.

The wear to the Shoes and Dies at their grinding surfaces in the
Excelsior Grinder and Amalgamator, is perfectly uniform, thus
securing evenness of reduction to the pulp, as well as steadiness
of motion to the muller. Uniform wear of the grinding plates
has been attained in no other than that of the Tractory form — nor
can it be.

Another property of excellence in this machine is that the metal
or substance to be amalgamated passes direct from the grinding
surfaces into the quicksilver ; thus excluding the possibility of its
becoming coated with any foreign substances, after having been
burnished. It is truthfully said "that the Tractory-formed Pan
as a Grinder has no equal, and as an Amalgamator no superior."

As a whole, it is far superior to any other pan in use.

MANUFACTURED AT THE

Union Iron Works and Golden State Iron Works,
WHEELER & RANDALL, Inventors.

The undersigned having had several years of experience in practical
quartz mining operations, will ever take great pleasure in furnishing
parties interested in mining and machinery any desired information
which they may possess.

WHEELER & UANOALIi.

Ban Francisco, June 13, 1865.

lick: hottjsje,

Corner of Montgomery and Sntter streets,
SAN FKANCISCO.

S. ALSTROM AND G. S. JOHNSON, Frop'rs.

This elegant and commodious Hotel is situated on the

grincipal promenade street of San Francl-co. The Uck
ouse is finished and furnished with a decree of beauty
and excellence unsurpassed, combining all the modern ap
plications aud arr.-inytinenta of a FIRST CLASS HOTEL,
thus offering superior inducements to the traveling puhlic.
The proprietors assure their patrons that the Lick House
shall not be excelled in any of its appointments; or in polite
attendance or attention tc all the comforts of its guests.
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INTERNATIONAL HOTEL,

K Street, between Third and Fourth,

SACRAMENTO,

IS NOW ONE OF THE LARGEST AND MOST ELEGANT
Houses in Sacramento. It has seventy-five Rooms,
which can he hud in suites for families, or miijiIv to suit in-
dividuals—all new-furnished, large and finely ventillatcd.
No expense has been saved to make it comfortable and
pleasant lor guests.
Price of Rooms very low. Meals, 25 cents.
8vl2-6m B. EISENMENGER.

BRANNAN HOUSE,

(Formerly Vernon,)
J street, between Front and Second streets,

SACRAMENTO.

FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS CAN BE HAD.

8vl2-3m MRS. J. DTTXaf, Proprietress

WHAT CHEER HOUSE,

SACKAMEKTO.

Fire-Proof Brick Building, corner Front and K Streets,
opposite Steamboat Landing.

Meals 25 cents.

Board, per week Si W

Board and Lodging, per day 1 00

Single Rooms 5U

Railroad Ticket Office and Stage Office on first floor.
7vl2-3m A. J. SEXATZ, Proprietor.

The Excelsior Hat

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SALV FRANCISCO.

Paris, New York and London Styles

For Spring: and Summer, I860,

Will bo introduced

8ATUBBAT MARCH 3

MEUSSDORFFER'S

Hat 3VT anufactories,

Nos. 63S and 637 Commercial street San Francisco

No. 125Jstreet Sacramento

Corner D and Second streets Marysville

OUR STfLE IN MOLESKIN, for this season, is, we feel
confident, the SUPERLATIVE OF ELEGANCE AND FIN-
ISH ; our MERINO PIN AUD and ST. CLOUD the most
successful result of Parisian taste.

Especial atteution also deserve our
CHELSEA,

CHESTER,

CRESCENT,

NEWPORT,

DERBY and

CLARENDON RESORTE.
fig?- Call and see them. 9vl2-3m

IHIWIWG PROPERTIES.

PARTIES WISHING MINING PROPERTIES CAN BE
accommodated by applying to the Pacific Mineral Co.,
434 California Street, next door eHSt of the Pacific Insur-
ance office, up stairs. W. F. BRYANT, Agent.

N. B.— Parties forwarding Mining interests for disposal,
are reminded that it is important to state such facts only as
can be tully substantiated, upon a careful examination of
said properties, thereby- greatly enhancing the chances of
success, and avoiding the useless loss of time aud trouble.

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NEW YORK. PRICES.

C. IE. COLLINS,

No. 602 Montgomery street, San Francisco.
EXCET7SIVE AGENT

FOR THE

AMERICAN

WATCH FACTORY.

A large assortment of these

Superior "W atches,

In Gold and Silver Cases,

Constantly on hand, and sold at Factory
prices. Also,

ENGLISH AND SWISS WATCHES,

Imported directly from he Manufacturers.

The American Company are now making

VERY FINE WATCHES FOR LADIES.

05?* A large assortment of Gold Chains
and Jewelry. 25vlu-6m

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usual rates of subscription (to pay Wells, Fargo & Co.'s
tariff) on papers sent by express. If connecting expresses
in the interior make additional charges, subscribers must
themselves settle the same.

JOHN TAYLOR & CO.,

IMPOKTEKS,

AND DEALERS IN

ASSATERS' MATERIALS,

Druggists' & Chemists' Glassware,

I*tLotograplilc Stock, i:to.

512 and 514 TVashlwirton Street,

SAN FRANCISCO.

WE are receiving direct from MESSRS. LADD & OERT
LING (London) and BEEKER & SONS (Antwerp, Bel
glum) their superior

ASSAY AND BULLION BALANCES,

OIULH, 1 UJLW..B.U.UO, VJVUL.Blil.S, ,.1 U FFLES, BLOW-PIPE

CASES, GOLD SCALES. CHEMICAL GLASSWARE, and
every article required for ASSAY OFFICES, LAHORATO
RIES, etc. We have given this branch of our business par
tlcular attention, to select such articles as are necessary
in the development of the mineral wealth of this coast.

A Full Assortment of DRUGGISTS1 GLASSWARE and
DRUGGISTS' SUNDRIES, ACIDS and CHEMICALS, con-
stantly on h»nd.

San Francisco March G, 1865. llvio-tf

CHARLES BERNARD,

MANUFACTURER AND DEALER IN

Family Chartres Coffee,

AND SPICES OF ALL KINDS.
No. 707 Sansomc street, cor. Gold, bet Jackson & Pacific.

First Premium .A/warclecl

BY THE MECHANICS' INSTITUTE,
FOB BEST COFFEE AX1) SPICES.

The proprietor having Introduced steam power In hia
Manufactory, has now increased facilities to supply the
trade and the public in general. All articles from his es-
tablishment are guaranteed to be pure and unadulterated.
The public are respectfully invited to call and convipce
the in. '■elves. Country orders promptly attended to.

15vll-3m

WE ARE NOW OFFERING-
OXJK IMMENSE STOCK

Fine Custom Made Clothing

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Gents' Furnishing Goods

AT PBICES THAT BEPT COMPETITION,

Our Stock of Clothing Consists ot
ATJ, THE LATEST STYLES

BOTH OP MATERIAL AUD FINISH.

A Large Assortment of
Trunks, "Valines, Carpet Bags, Blanket*, Etc.,

AT EXTREMELY LOW PRICES.

J. DR. MEAD & CO.,

8vl0 Cor. of Washington and Sansome street*.

The Press is a large, sixteen-page pap^r, and is trulya
valuable assistant to the mining interests of the Pacific
Coast — [\ye County News.

Mt pining and £ri*ntifw f tm.

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The N«W Hctal Thallum. — This new
metal, which was discovered by William
C'ruokes, of London, haa lately been described
by the discoverer in tlio Chemical Neics, and
preparations of it have been placed in the
Great Exhibition. Thallium in most of ita
' physical properties, resembles lead. It is not
80 white as silver, bat when freshly cut, it pre-
sents a brilliant metallic luster. It is soft,
malleable, and easily cut with a knife, and it
marks paper when rubbed upon it. leaving a
yelluwish streak. It has a great tendency to
crystalize, and ingots of it crackle like those of
tin when bent. To flame it Communicates a
deep green color, and in the spectrum, accord-
die researches of M. M. Hunson and
Kirclioff. its single green ray is as sharply de-
fined as the yellow ray of sodium. Thallium
rapidly tarnishes in the open air, and it becomes
covered with a thin pellicle of oxide, like
the oxide of tin — preserving the rest of the
metal from oxidation. Its oxide is soluble,
alkaline in its nature, and it has a taste and
smell similar to potash. Sulphuric and nitric
a "ids dissolve it under heat, and it burns in
chlorine, gas heated to 200". It exists in many
ol the pyrites that are used in the manufacture
of sulphuric acid.

Tki.korapiis and the Cholkra.— A.T. Hay,
a veteran telegraph operator, says that during
the period of cholera in 1849, and for several
years, he was connected with the telegraph
lines of the West, and during the whole time
he never knew of au'operutor dying, or even
being attacked with the cholera.. The reason
given is that in telegraph offices there is always
the maximum of ozone, or highly electro-nega-
tive oxygen, combining with the non-ozonized
oxygen, and thereby rendering the atmosphere
pure. Ozone is destructive to malaria, and is
highly beneficial to heulth in times of cholera
or other malarial epidemics. There can be but
little doubt but that the cholera will visit the
E nited States during the coming summer, and
then further observations can be made, and if
telegraph offices are exempt from its ravages,
they will become such popular institutions that
everybody will have one.

Machinery.

it.ft.CK. VIIIAJIES.

Back rtlcs of the Mining and Scientific Prkss, from Jan-
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per volume of six mouths; bound In cloth. S6

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HUNTER'S

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CONCENTRATOR, AMALGAMATOR

A>"0 SEPARATOR,
-V\* iirdrd u Sliver Mrdul »t the lute Mechanic*'

Fair.

HUNTER'S ruWKNTKATuKiWN- BE SEEN IN OPER-
tl ii[i> Novelty Iron Work-, Fremont ftreet
-inn,; to purchase Concentrators will find It to
tlicir advantage to examine the above machine
purchasing ehtew here, for the following rei
i»t. It will work the Bauds front a tatamp battel?! and
D per cent, mora sulphureW than any ina-
illi "ii the Pacific coast
2*1. The Sulphoreta are washed clean, containing less than
ten per cant "i land.

ud. Tin- mate tree notd and amalgam Is amalgamated on
the copper plates; not aceofground mercury and scarcely
- metal parte* off with the land.
■iiii Ita simplicity la a sufficient recommendation for ita

general uae as a Concentrator. The variation of snood In a
Ouariz Mill does not effect the working ol the Machine
Tin' -.unc was demonstrated at the late Mechanics' Fair,
when with the greatest laaaaouajTT or Brno the best ol
results worn given.

5th. There i, no ologg Ing or slopping to clean oul the sul-
phurate and sand; consequently no waste from any Inatten-
tion ..ii the part of the attendant.

(■■ill In exhibiting Hi -j working of the machine (It is not
run empty), ail classes of ores and tailings, from so pounds
and upwards, are concentrated that parties may sec tit to
test Hie machine with.

Olve it a trial, and satlttacUon la guaranteed All orders
and auy information required, address,

Andrew iitjxter.

Novelty Iron Works, Kremoiit St., .San Pronclsco
lSrll-Sm Or to E. T. STEBN, Agent

BAUX & G-UIOD S
Separator «& Amalgamator

Is the most important improvement in mining machlnety
ever introduced. It was awarded the FIRST 1'RE.VIIUM at
the San Francisco .Mechanics' Fair for 1864, where It proved
Itself to be tlie best Separator und Amalgamator among all
the competitors. Constructed on principles which combine
SCIENTIFIC Knowledge with Practical Experience, these
Pans extract more gold and silver from their ores than any
others in use, as alow hours trial will demonstrate. Mill
men will And it to their advantage to employ these pans as
Separators, In addition to the ordinary Amalgatursnowin
use, and to rework their old tailings.

The cost of these pans Is inconsiderable, and their struc-
ture is such that they can be readily separated In parts con-
venient for packing on mules. Among the manv advanta-
ges possessed by BAUX & QDIOD'S Pun. are the following;:
The trifling cost for attendance: Its small cost; Its portabil-
ity; The large quantity of pulp it can operate upon in a giv-
en time; It may be worked even weeks without stopping,
as It Is constructed to work continuously; The complete
thoroughness of the separation of the rock from the metals
and the trltllug power required to work them; They can be
attached to any ordinary crushing apparatus.

We have i he pleasure of referring parties interested to
the following parties, who have our Pan In use: Jefferson-
ian Mining Company, Bowman's Ranch, Nevada county;
The French Mill, Nevada City; Ortill's Uruvel Cement
Works, Nevada countv; Wnllmun's Oliloriuation Works,
Nevada. CaL; Gold Hill Quartz Mill, Washoe.

Manufactured at the Vulcan Iron Works and San Fran-
cisco Foundry, San Francisco, and ai Heugh & Thorn's
Foundry, Nevada City.

For further particulars, or to see this Pan in operation,
call on or address

J. B. BAUX,

BLAKE'S

QUARTZ BREAKER

Is now extensively used for breaking hard masses of
Quartz or Ores

To a size suitable for stamps. These machines are patented,

and are in practical operation In

CALIFORNIA, AUSTRALIA,

WASHOE,
ENGLAND, FRANCE,

AND

THE ATLANTIC STATES.

These Machines, or circulars containing further Informa-
tion regarding them, may bo obtained of the undersigned.
Address,

BLAKE <fe TTLEB,
Box 2077 San Francisco Post Office.
CHAS. T. BLAKE, E.TYLER, WM. P. BLAKE,

Idaho City. Michigan Bluff. Sau Francisco.

4vl0

Hepburn «fc JPeterson's

AMALGAMATOR.

THE SUBSCRIBERS WOULD CALL THE ATTENTION
of the Mining Public to their Reducer and ;AmaIga-
mator, and also to their Separator for reducing and separat-
ing the mineral from

Ctold and Silver Ores,

Manufactured and exhibited atthe Vulcan Iron Works, N/os

137 and 139 First street, San Francisco.

These machines secure to the Miner a more Expeditious
and Perfect Reduction and Amalgamation, a less liability
to accident and delay, and a greater amount of useful effect
in proportion to the power employed to keep them in opera-
tion than any other machine now In use for producing simi
.ar results. This fact is attested to by their general adoption
and preference at all the principal Reduction Works in
Nevada ; among which may be mentioned the Gould
A Curry Mill, ihe Silver State Reduction Works, Zephyr
Flat Mill, Pioneer Mill, Eastern Slope Mill, Pha-nix Mill, etc.

AS?- This Amalgamator may be seen In operation atthe
European Metallurgical Works, Brvunt St. bet. 3d and 4th.
[Illustrated in the Mining and Scientific Press, April mh,
861. ] HEPBURN & PETERSON.

nov8 3m*

McCOMB'S

CUMULATIVE POWER PRESS

AJR-ItOW TIE.

E. C BleCOME, Agent.

No. 1 Government House, cor. Sansome and Washington sts-
23vl0 3iv

Tlio Mechanics' Institute

PREMIUM SILVER MEDAL
TO BRUCKNER'S

MECHANICAL ROASTING FURNACE.

T. KALLENBEBO,

41C Market street, San Francisco.

HUNT'S

IMPROVED WIND-MILL.

THIS WIND-MILL IS RAPIDLY
taking the pluee of all other Mills
on the Pacific Coast. These Mills
are so simple in their construc-
tion, lhat when once built, they
can be put in order by almost any
person; and when once In order
they will run for years without
repairs.

Prices, from $50 to $1,000.

ROUND AND SQUARE WATER

TANKS BUILT TO ORDER.

HUNT'S PUMPS

Are admitted to be the best in the
Market for Wind Mills, belngbuilt
expressly for that purpose. They
can be set, and taken apart with
a common wrench, and are very
easily repaired.

HUNT'S ENDLESS CHAIN

HORSE POWER

For Sawing Wood.

ALSO. THE

JSclf-He&ulatlng Horse UPo-wer

Is so arranged as to give a steady motion, and is calculated
to be used for turning Wood. Iron or Brass, also for Scroll or
Circular Sawing, and is fullv equal to steam for any light
work. The above Machines are built of the best materials,
and made as Durable as Wood and Iron will make them.

ALL WORK WARKAJfTED.

J®"* For further Particulars see small circulars. -JEStf
IE. O. HTJ3VT,

Portable Steam Engines !

**H!oadley*s" and " Hettinger's" Make,

COMBINING THE MAXIMUM OF EFFICIENCY,
— ^^^ Durability, and Economy, with the Minimum of

^SljP*>, The^e Engines are favorably known, a large
■i ■;•- jo nnmiier being in use on this coast for hoisting,
pumping, threshing, milling and mining purposes.

Steam can be got up on these. Engines in fifteen minutes
after reach ine the place of operation, and the time, expense
nf setting boilers, machinery, and "construction account"
saved, (which is often the di'tlerence between the successful
and unsuccessful prosecution of milling enterprises,) In
fact, the portable principle is the pioneer's friend, and ena-
bles him to draw engines on their own wheels to his cabin
door, and plant on the outermost confines of civilization
the saw and gristmill, and it has done and will do more
to help suhdue the continent than any other of the modern
motors which are crowding society and normalizing the
world.

All sizes on hand from 3 to 30 horse power, with and
without carriages.

Also, Portable Saw and Ovist Mil's.
Porsale by TRE1DWEU <&CO.,

3vl2-3m Corner of Front and Market streets.

Steyens' Pressure Packing.

Patented Marc ft 7tli, 1865.

Pressure Packing is now conceded, by too best engi-
neers, to be the most effectual method of making aud
keeping the metallic ring of pistons steam-tight.

STEVENS' PACKING has the advantage of being cheaper
In first cost than the ordinary packing, and can be applied
to old style pistons with very little alteration or detention.
In place of testimonials, the Patentee requests of those
who arc using the old spring packing to inquire of the
owners of the various engines which now have this pack-
ing in use — some of which have been running from three
to twelve months without being opened, or showing any
descriptive leak — and act upon their recommendation.

Further particulars can be had by applying to the
Patentee, ANDREW STEVENS, Master Mechanic, Alameda
Railroad, or at the VULCAN IRON WORKS, where they
an be neon, at any time, in course of construction.

lOdf ANDREW" STEVENS.

FOR SALE!

A. STEAM ETVGrlJXE !

T Q-INCH CYLINDER, F 'UR-FOOT STROKE, IN PER-
_LO feet Order. Inquire at VULCAN IRON WORKS, 137
and 139 First street, or to

HETNEMAJfX «fc CO..
26vlltf 311 and 313 California street

VARNEYS

PATENT AMALGAMATOR.

These Machines Stand Unrivaled.

For rapidly pulverizing and amalgamating ores, they
nave no equal No effort bu been, or win be, spared to

have them constructed in the DIOSI perfect manner, and of
the great number now In operation, not one has ever re-
quired repairs. The constant and Increasing demand for

thiMu t> stitrlek-nt evidence of their merits.

euiiMructeil m> as :o apply steam directly Into
the pulp, or with steam bottoms, aa desired.

Tab Amalgamator Operates as Follow* :

The pan being filled, the motion of themullcr forces the
pulp to ihe center, where it is drawn down through the ap-
erture and between the Grinding surfaces. Thence It IS
thrown u< the periphery Into the quicksilver. The curved
plates again draw it to the center, where it passes down,
and tn die Circumference as before. Thus it is constantly
passing in a regular tiuw between the grinding surfaces and
Into the quicksilver, until the ore is reduced to an Impalpa-
ble powder, and the metal amalgamated.

Sellers made on the same principle excel all others.—
They brine: the pulp so constantly and perfectly In contact
with quicksilver, that the panicles are rapidly and com
pletely absorbed.

Mill men are Invited to examine these pans and setlers for
themselves, at the PACIFIC FOUNDRY,

lvl San Francisco.

Prater's Patent Concentrator

(Known as HUNGERFORD & PRATER'S Concentrator,)

NANUKACTCItED AT THE

San Francisco Foundry and Steam
Engine "Works.

Corner Fremont and MlMMon Streets.

All orders promptly attended to.
2vl2 l)i:\OE, DI\SMOK£ A CO.

HTJ1VT»© PATENT

Circular Sweep Horse-Powers,

For running Churns, Washing Machines, GrlndstoneB,
pumping water, sawing wood, and other light machinery.
Price, SHH.i. at the Factory.

HUNT'S PATENT SELF-REGULATING TREAD HORSE-
POWER Is superior to any machine of the kind in the
market. Price, with Governor, all complete to set to
work, at the Factory, $3UU. Manufactured by

E. O. HUNT.

TvI0 23 Second street. San Francisco.

Important to Miners.

WEW PATENT ROASTING PROCESS.

I AM NOW PREPARED TO OFFER TO THE MINING
community a New Roasting Process, which has been
approved as novel and beneficial by ihe best authorities In
Europe. A Furnace can be erected in a few days at a
trilling expense, nnd one man is able to Roast ten tons of
Ore or Concentrated Sulphurets per day,

MORE COMPLETELY AND CHEAPER

Than any other Process. AH the Sulphur is saved, by
belli? converted into Bisulphide of Carbon, which Is a val-
uable product, and will pay nearly all expenses.
For particulars, apply to

«F. 3IOSHEIMER,

26vll-3m 423 Washington street.

quartz operator's
HE^lND book

A Book for Every Intelligent Prospector,
Shareholder, Miner and Machinist.

ZENAS WHEELER AND P. M. RANDALL,

Author* and Publishers.

Bound in Cloth— 144 Paces, Ddodeciuo.

Tmi Quartz Operator's Hand Rook is presented to the
public as a carefully prepared epitome of all that is valua-
ble for the practical operator in the mibe and mill. Wo
have hero all the most necessary hints and directions for
testing and assaving the ores of iho various minerals ; an'
explanation of chemical terms ; a brief and intell^iblo
description of the numerous processes for roasting ores,
and the extraction of metals from their ores by amalga-
mation and otherwise.

The work also contains an original and highly interest-
ing discussion of the tractory and differently formed
grinding plates, as applied to the reduction of ores— a sub-
ject not only of special interest to the scientific reader,
but also practically of the highest importance to every
quartz miner

Professor Sillimau, of Tale, and Hodgson, of the College
of California, having examined this discussion, as sub-
mitted to them by its author, Mr. Randall, previous to
the compilation of this work, speak of the same as Dot
only mathematically correct, hut also as of great practical
value. Messrs W. R. Kckart, Jr. , Engineer, (late of U. S.
N, ,) and W. M. Bclshaw, assay er and superintendent ot
tho S. T. M. Co., to whom the entire work was submitted
while passing through the press, speak ol the same as one
of high practical importance to quartz miners and mill-
tj->q generally.

No work has been offered to the mining public of Cali-
fornia which contains so much valuable information, con-
densed into so convenient a space as is here presented.
In its preparation, much care has been taken to secure
brevity, conciseness, und simplicity— in fact to make it a
complete aud reliable Quartz Miner's Hand Book.

roe T.ible of Contents of this book will be round on pa
416 of the Mining and Scientific Press of July 1st, 1865,

dold by booksellersJgenerally, Price by mail,postnge
paid, fl.25. Address "Wheeler k Randall, at the Jlir'ng
and Scientific Press Office, San Francisco." 2vll

Kemoval.

The Office of the Mining and Scientific Press has been
removed to the old printing stand known as Waters Bros. St
Co., southwest corner of Clay and Sansome streets, oppo-
site the Nlantic Hotel (being one block south of our forme
location), where we may now be found, with more commo-
dious apartments and an extensive Job Printing Office.

SaD Francisco, April 10th, 1865.

To Sprinters.

We have for sale, at a bargain, a Second-hand Half-Medi-
um (largest size), Buggies' Engine Job-Printing Press, of
most approved pattern. It Is in excellent condition, and
warranted to work as good as new. Apply soon, at tho
office of tho Mining and Scientific Press. 19vlltf

176

®foe purity m& Mmtiik §xt».

MILLS IN EEESE EIVEE MIKING DIS-
TKIOT.

The Bee3e Eiver Reveille still insists that
our correspondent, " J. H. Ormton,"is in error
with regard to the number of mills in actual
operation and in course of construction in
Eeese River District, and gives the subjoined
as a correct list. The Reveille is correct in
supposing that the only aim of the Press is to
arrive at the truth. We give that paper the
benefit of its own figures :

MILLS IN REESE RIVER DISTRICT AT WORK OR
READY TO WORK.

, 2Vame. Stamps.

Confidence 10

JIioUs 15

Keystone ...'20

Union 10

Long Island 5

California 10

Ware 6

76
INCOMPLETE AND IN COURSE OF ERECTION.

Same. Stamps.

Empire 10

Coliux 20

Manhattan. 20

Boston and Nevada 10

Silver Hill 5

Pioneer 20

85

Whole number of stamps in the Eeese Eiver
District, complete and in the course of erection,
160. The Clifton mill, of four stamps, was
long since abandoned.

MILLS IN AMADOR AND BIG CREEK.

Butte, Amador District.... 8

Metacom, " 20

Vanderbilt & Coral, Amador District crusher

Eureka, Big Creole District 10

Parrott, " " 16

Phelps, " " 10

Lippett, " " .(of 5 stomps, abandoned)

M

It will be observed that of the 160 stamps
in the Reese River District, 75 are now at
work or ready to work, and the remaining 85
stamps are in the course of erection, and wiil
in all probability be finished and crushing ore
between this spring and the ensuing lull. But
at the present time several of them are no
more mills than naked walls and piles of build-
ing materials constitute houses. While we rea-
sonably hope to have hundreds of mills reducing
thetore from hundreds of mines in this district,
the foregoing table exhibits their present actual
number and condition.

Is there Emery in California? — We have
received from Mr. J. P. McKean, a specimen
consisting of a mixture of minerals, very much
resembling emery. The mineral is found in
Sierra county, near the dividing line between
that county and Tuba, and not far from Camp-
tonville. We understand that it has been em-
ployed ill that vicinity, instead of the imported
article, and that it has been found to answer
a very good purpose. We have submitted the
sample sent us to Prof. Blake, for a careful
examination, and shall communicate the result
of that examination in a future issue.

Clothing. — One of the largest assortments
of ready-made clothing on the Pacific coast
may be found at Quincy Hall, on Washington
Street, in this city. This establishment also
makes clothing to order. Call and see their
clothing made from California cloth. Tou will
find no shoddy in that.

The Stockbridqe Mining Co., of Grass
Valley, working on the dip of the old Watt
vein, on Massachusetts Hill, are now taking
out about fifty tons of very promising rock,
daily. They will soon be able to take out one
hundred tons per day.

Constitution and By-Laws

— OF —

Miniiijj- and Prospecting

Companies

Elogantl printed, with care and dispatch, at the office of the

Mining and Scientific Press.

09- Orders from the interior falthfulv'attended to.

PETROLEUM STOVES,

A MOST USEFTTX, l\VEXTIO\ FOR ALL,
manner of Cooking and lor IRONING, without any
Jlrtor, as iishesor soot. Cheap und convenient, and pecu-
liarly suited to the wants of this community.

Cooking by them is divested or its disngrecableness, and
becomes a pastime, as many can testify, who have used
thew lu this city. To be seen at

JSlfi lUonteomery street*

Where they are for sale by

ulLLAEH) «fc BATTLES,

Proprietors for California.
San Francisco, March 3d, 1866. 10-vI2

day ol February, 1865, in United States gold and silver coin,
Nevada Disirlct, Nevada County, California,

JT u.mls lied Room to Let,

ON MA-SOX, BETWEEN CLAT A\D
Washington streets, overlooking; the Bay. Inquire at
thlrJoOfflce. ll-via

NOTICE TO QUAETZ MINERS.

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IX.— Mathematics and Engineering:.

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Xl.-Gcolojjv, Explorations, and Mctcorolog-y.

XII.- Geolntry, Mining:, Ele.

XIII.— Natural lllstoi-v ot" Animal Kingdom.

XIV.— The Vegetable iLlngdoin.

XV.— Agriculture.

XVI.-Uoiiiestle Arts.

XVII.— Amusements, Oji mes. Fortune Telling.

XVIIX.— I'honography.

XIX.— Cyclopaedias aitd Dictionaries.

XX.— (ieneral and Popular Science.

XXI.— Miscellaneous Works.

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BRASS AND BELL FOUNDER.

1 1 '*W^^ffii

Hendy's Improved Self-Discharging Sulphurets
PR A.TER CONCENTRATOR

Is Keceiving1 TTni-versal Favor.

Reference Is made to the following Mills which are using the Prater Concentrator, with some of the improvements
attached. The Self- Discharging Sulphurets has been more recently adapted, and the public attention is called to
examine its workings:

BLUE LEDGE MILL, near Spanish Flat, El Dorado Co.
CONEY MILL, Jackson, Amador County.
Mtpsits. TUBBS .t CO S .MILL, San Andreas, Amador Co.
WINTER'S MILL, Angels Camp, Calaveras County.
CLIO MILL, Jacksonville, Tuolumne County.

STEPHENS' MILL. Humboldt County, Nevada.

CHRYSOPOLIS MILL,

U. S. REESE RIVER MILL, Austin,

CARROL & ASP1NWALL MILL, Reese River, Nevada.

UMON MILL, El Dorado County, near Mud Springs.

NEW YORK AND EL DORADO CO..

And in use in other parts of this Slate; also In Idaho, Arizona, Colorado and Mexico.

As a further evidence of its worth, orders have been received recently from the proprietors of the following mills,
all of whom are using ihvse Concentrators, or have works in the immediate lu-lghbuihood of mills using tlu'in, viz.;

due Concentrator ordered tor the Coney Mil), Jackson, Amador County, by Messrs. Blgelow A; Bro., of this city.

Three Concentrators tor (lie Spring Hill Mill, Volcano, Amador Coitniy.

Two Concentrators for the Golden Gate Mill, Volcano, Amador County.

Four Concentrators for Hie Raw Hide Ranch Mul, Soiinr-j, Tuolumne Countv.

They may be seen In operation at the GOLDEN STATE FOUNDRY, No. W First Street, San Francisco.

03- For explanation 01 the above engraving, and other particulars, send for a Circular.

JOSHUA HENDT,

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INTELLIGENCE OFFICE.

We have established, in connection with this
paper, a Mining Record and Scientific Intelli-
gence Department, whore persons desirous can
obtain information with regard to any particu-
lar Mine or Mining District. A'l information
already in our possession will be furnished free
of expense, on application at this office.

CONSULTATIOXS, ETC.

Being in direct and constant communication
with the best and most experienced Metallur-
gists and Practical Chemists in the country, we
are prepared to hold consultations and furnish
advico on all matters relating to Metallurgy and
the application of Chemistry to the Arts. Man-
ufacturers and others about to enter upon
branches of industry comparatively new or but
imperfectly understood, will do well to call upon
us for advice. When desired they will be put
in communication with such persons as will be
best able to give them the latest aud most re-
liable information and assistance upon such
matters as they desire to be in formed upon. No
charge will bo made by us for tiny service we
may render in such cases. Wi.cn experiments
are required, or valuable information is sought,
which must be obtained from experts, we shall
leave them to make their own pecuniary ar-
rangement with panics to whom we may intro-
duce them; it being our aim to merely bring
them in contact with reliable men, so that
they may thereby avoid the immense pecuniary
losses which are so frequently Incurred iu this
country by pretentious charlatans, who manage
to ingratiate themselves into the favor of those
who are seeking for iuformatio* upon scientific
matters, or intricate and uot generally under-
stood branches ot business.

Persons about to erect furnaces for Metallur-
gical or other purposes ; and who may them-
selves not he personally acquainted with the
work in contemplation, will find it to their ad-
vantage to consult us previous to entering upon
any such undertaking,

lUIXIXtt EXAMINATIONS AXD

KEPOKTS.

Persons desirous of obtnining full and reliable
ropoits upon Mines or Mining Properties ; or
Survey aud Maps or the same, etc. , will do well
to mako application for such service through
the especial agency connected with this office.

ASSA.TIXO.

All orders for assaying will be promptly and
faithfully attended to. Orders irom the mines
especially solicited.

$gj, All supposed new minerals or organic
snbstauces will be reported; upon free of expeuso
to such parties as will send the same to this office
free of expense of transportation : and when
proper aud consistent with the wishes of parties
interested, notices of the same will he giveu
throueh the columns of the Mixing and Scien-
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will be thoroughly scanned by more than one pair
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in which we havo engaged, we cannot expect, with
the present high cost of printing paper, and our
very low terms, to receive sufficient money from
subscriptions alone to furnish as good a journal as
we have determined to publish for our patrons ; so
we have widened the columns of the paper and
adopted smaller type, which admits more letters in
each line, and many more lines in each column of
the paper, that we may have room for a few more
select advertisements in the Companion without
decreasing in the least any class of reading matter.

Our little journal circulates in more families than
any other weekly published in San Francisco. No
advertisements of the least objectionable character
will be received, and as but a limited space will be
devoted to this department, our young friends can
safely inform their storekeepers, and other business
acquaintances of these important facts for the
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Remember, only a few columns of our regular
issue will be devoted to advertising, and the more
profitable that class of patronage is made the
greater will be the outlay upon our reading
columns.

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February 23d, 1866.

Pacific Map Depot.

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MAP'S, ATLASES,

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Awarded to

Prater's Concentrator.

xvoTrcE.

-*- fa

acturing PRATER'S CONCENTRATORS, at
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SAN FRANCISCO.

CSS* Machines constantly kept on hand, to supply orders
at the shortest notice.

Address : MORGAN HUNGERFORD,

10-vl2 San Francisco, Cal.

PORTLAND BOILER WORKS.

MOYNIHAN «fc AITKE1V,
Boiler Makers and Sheet Iron Workers,

Minion street, between Beale aud Fremont streets, San
Francisco. 10-vl2

Pacific Mail Steamship Co's

THROUGH LIKE TO NEW YORK,

Carrying the "United States Mail.

y|So» LEAVE FOLSOM STREET WHARF, AT 11
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30th of ever j' month (except when those dates i all on Sun-
day, and then on Saturday preceding,) lor PANAMA, con-
necling via Panama Railroad, with one of the Company's
splendid steamers from ASPINWALL for NEW YORK.

Steamer leaving San Francisco on the 10th touches at
Mauziinillo. All touch at Acapulco.

Departure of the 10th connects with the French Trans-
Atlantic Co.'s steamer for St. Nazairc, and English steamer
for Sooth America.

Departure of 10th connects with English sttamer for
Southampton, and P. R. R. Co.'s steamer for Ceutral
America.

Departure of the 30th connects with English steamer for
Suinaco, the port of the new mines.

The following Steamships will be dispatched on dates as
given below :

STEA.J1.EKS FOK MARCH.

lOth-SACRAMENTO Capt. J. M. Cavarly,

Connecting with COSTA RICA, Capt. Maury.

19th-GOLDEN AGE Capt. E. S. Farnsworth .

Connecting with NEW YORK, Capt. Horner.

30th— CONSTITUTION Capt. F. R. Baby,

Connecting with HENRY CHAUNCEY, Capt Gray.

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lA'OMMK XII.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS.

Brear'* Improved Vb

Mourn or Air I'uiiif— lllu

UttUvi .
The Miner's Inch ■ •! \v.ti. r.
itn|»-ri.iu< t-- Seci ei trtes— Tbi

New Ulalnii Law,
Tli.' Tr u»n

lupmenu
Our Koumlrh i
the i. i atlun l e ■= . i p ■

ol MlnluK Clalmi
Tii. Peiroli urn In
The Use ol ."indium.

bllrer Mlaitu In riacer Co.
A New i:

t- then Anthracite Coat in
C«U forn In!

Ill-- fniuti.rv Oun

..i Grinding
Plates— No. c. j

Loiter from '>ur ttegiilur Cor
r- apotUI

I'roperilesol Bodies— A Tabu-
men i .

Inicre»titiB i.< iiona for Hill
dren — Tli.: Plillosophj "I
Combustion and ol Breath-
tug.

a Ovocrnl Ouldo nn.l Business
Dlret torj hi tliu Pi IiicIduI
tiluoi in the Upper Couutry,

Mininu Summarv,

Kdiiurlai umi Selected,

MlnJnii Shareholders' Dlrcc-
Imv,

Btoct Solos und itcports.

s.ui Francisco Prloua Uurrent
ow Ultilnis und utlier Ad-
vertisements, etc.

THE PETROLEUM INTEEEST.

We learn, from private sources, that the
Bennett Well still continues to flow water and
oil at about tho saino rate as heretofore re-
ported. The work of boring is still going on,
and, it is said, that tho yield of oil perceptibly
increases.

The Tompkins company, at Fescadero, who
have been for some time prospecting the sur-
face sand-rock on their% ground, have recently
put up a new and larger retort, from which they
are obtaining still more satisfactory results —
and much better than they had anticipated.
Their rock is said to yield about 40 gallons of,
crude oil to the ton. They find, in practice
that with three men, they are enabled to col-
lect and work two tons of rock a day ; 'thus
producing, at a cost of S7.50, eighty gallons of
oil, worth in this city forty cents per gallon.
AVe have thus —

80 gallrjos of oil, worth $32 00

I.iliirol [iroiluciug iliy same $ 7 50

Ireiylil auil cost ol packages 12 00— 19 50

ProDt $12 60

Twelve dollars per day profit on the labor of
three men, with only the investment of a com-
mon O gas retort, is a pretty good business,
especially when the number of men and retorts
may be indefinitely increased. We may be
mistaken in the figures ; but we have endeav
ored to give them correctly. Pennsylvania has
recently been boasting of her newly found
wealth in the immense extent of her oleaginous
surface rock, or sand, recently discovered. If
we are not misinformed, California also pos-
sesses an inexhaustible quantity of such rock
equally as rich as any found in the Atlantic
States. We can make a good thing out of
this, even if we don't get flowing wells.

BEEAE'S IMPE0VED VALVELESS
STEAM 0E AIE PUMPS.

The pumps, illustrated in the annexed en-
graving, are improvements upon a former patent
of Mr. Iircar's, granted April 1st, 1862, and re-
issued October 27th, 1863, and which is now
the property of a Company ; but is not designed
to work coarse gravel.

Ilg. 1-LITTLE BUNT.

New Patent Sluice Box.— R. K. Washburn.
of this city, has just received, through the
Mining and Scientific Press Patent Aoency,
Letters Patent of the United States for a new
improvement in sluice boxes, which consists of
an easy and effective method for saving the
precious metals, in sluice or hydraulic mining,
by placing one or more ' boxes along a flume,
each box having an inclined floor, upon which
is placed tapering bars or teeth, arranged in a
row, at suitable distances. Underneath the
upper end of this box is placed a hollow cast-
iron box, with riffle bars placed across it; in
this box quicksilver is placed, for the purpose
of amalgamating the metals, the whole being
closed by means of a door, which may be so-
cured by a lock. By this arraugement no
quicksilver can escape, or amalgam be stolen,
as is often" the case, by robbers, for the door
may be locked, or the box be removed to a
place of safty at night.

Following is the inventor's description of
the pump, and what he claims to be its
capacity :

Figure 1 is particularly designed for the
purpose of forcing water or other liquids. Fig.
2 is lor water, or for sand and gravel with wa-
ter, which may be required to be raised or
displaced. ,

Figure 1, or the Little Giant, is now at work
in large numbers, bilging steamboats, etc., in
and about New York, Boston, Philadelphia,
and other harbors. It can be used to elevate
water in breweries, distilleries, sugar refineries,
for pumping out cellars, irrigating laud, etc. .
or where water or other liquids are required to
be raised upwards. It may be employed for
filling locomotive tanks or tenders, by placing
it permanently in wells, rivers, or ponds con-
venient to the roadside, and connecting it, by
means of a steam hose or swing joint, with a
stop cock on a locomotive boiler, whenever it
is required to take in water ; or it can be car-
ried upon the tender ready to be used at any
station or place where water can be obtained
from any source.

This pump will bilge a low or high-pressure
steamboat, and deliver the water at a rapid
rate. It ia also useful to sweeten a boat ; as
fresh water can be let into the bilge, and de-
livered quickly by its agency, by which means
the boat may be kept sweet and healthy. If
there is no water in the bilge, by letting the
steam through it, foul air will be removed, such
qs is consequent from air being confined under
the ceiling, between the planking. By con-
necting a tube to the outlet pipe, and leading
this under the grates or fire of the boiler, and
shutting off a cock in the outlet delivery pipe, it
will be found to answer the purpose of a blower,
on account of the air passing with the steam.

The combustion is thereby greatly increased,
saving coal and economizing fuel by getting a
larger per centage of heat from a less amount
of coal. By changing two cocks it is ready for
bilging aguin, or vice versa.

The great rapidity with which it delivers
water is wonderful. Its advantages are that
sand, slum, and such like substances do not
obstruct its operation. Its simplicity also re-
commends it ; there being no working parts, it
cannot get out of order.

Figure 2 is an open pipe from end to end,
and is designed for mining or wrecking, raising
sunken vessels, or displacing sand or mud,
forming bars in navigable streams or rivers, to
improve navigation. It will work submerged,
or will raise sand, gravel, mud, or slum from
the bottom, from any depth up to and above
the surface of the water, whence it can be con-
veyed away to any desirable point. It can be
used on sand bars, or in quicksands, and in or
on the beds of rivers. Tt will drink and deliver
up into a sluice, or other apparatus set upon a
level surface, sand, gravel, or slum, with water.
Several hundred tons of such matter, per day
often hours, caD thus be moved with one hun-
dred pounds pressure applied to it. It will
also wreck a steamboat that carries a high
ptessure, and is invaluable for that purpose ;
and no steamboat should be without them,
especially where snags and other dangers exist ;
for two of the four-inch sizes will keep a ves-
sel with a large opening made by such,
above water with ease, 'thereby saving life
and cargo. Also, by having one ready with
hose, a sinking vessel can be freed from
water and towed into port in safety, when the
pump is applied as above described for use on
railroads. Further particulars can be obtainpd
from the patentee, or from the proprietors of
the Miners' Foundry, 245 First Street, where
the pumps are on exhibition and kept for sale.

Mr. Brear is sole owner of the improvements
and offers for sale State and county rights, re-
serving to himself the right to manufacture,
giving parlies who purchase rights the benefit
of one half the price list. He has come amongst
us for the special purpose of introducing them
here for mining and other purposes. Mr. B. is
also the first inventor and patentee on record
of any apparatus of this kind. The improve-
ments herewith illustrated were patented Oc-
tober 25th, 1864. and August 29th, 1865.

'^Transmutation of Metals." — We would
invite attention to an article, in auother column,
on the transmutation of metals — especially to
the concluding paragraphs, giving certain for-
mulas, etc. The main portion of the article is
a translation from a French paper received by
the last steamer. The parties named as having
pursued the curious investigations described,
are of high scientific standing in Paris. We
give the article for what it is worth. The ex-
periments can and doubtless will be tried in
this city.

OUR FOUNDRIES.

Work at the principal foundries in this city
is brisking up, and we are repeatedly told by
different proprietors that the prospects for full
orders for the approaching season are unusually
promising. New quartz mills seem to be the
leading inquiry.

THE GOLDEN STATE IRON WORKS

Have shipped this week a fine lot of machinery
for the New York Moss Association, to Ari-
zona. Chas. L. Strong is the new Superinten-
dent of this company. The machinery, above
mentioned, comprises one 4U-horse-power en-
gine, 12 x 24-inch cylinder— one of the best
ever turned out in this city ; two five stamp
batleries, with mortar independent of the frame-
work ; three of the Wheeler & Randall trac-
tory pans ; two'Knox pans, two 7-foot separa-
tors ; one large portable 10-ton derrick j
framework for tanks, mills, etc., cnmplete. The
Moss Association have exhibited good judg-
ment in securing the manufacture of their
machinery here, in place of attempting to pro-
cure suitable work in New York. Under the
present management we shall expect to hear
favorable reports from the mine.

The Golden State Works are now finishing
up a large propeller, and other steamboat work.
They are also manufacturing a large number of
Dunbar's Steam Packing Rings, which are
being introduced into all the locomotives on the
San Francisco and San Jose Railroad.

We shall take occasion to visit other foun-
dries and report lurther from week to week.
•■-». •«* •*-.»

Meeting with Success. — We are credibly
informed that Leffels' American Double Tur-
bine Water Wheel is being successfully intro-
troduced in Oregon and other northern sections
of this coast. It is also stated that the prin-
cipal establishment engaged in the manufacture
of these wheels in the Eastern States has been
driven with work recently. Messrs. Knapp &
Grant, commission merchants, at No. 310
Washington street, have recently been ap-
pointed agents for the sale of the American
Double Turbine Wheels. They are also agents
for Leffel's Patent Lever Jacks, which are
very useful and efficient articles in that line.
Further information will be obtained concern-
ing the above named instruments by reference
to our advertising columns, or by calling upon
the agents.

The Hydrostatic Mill. — The Amador
Ledger says that the quartz mill, driven by one
of Hansbrow & Bedding's hydrostatic engines,
and erected by Judge Clark, Mr. Nichols aud
others, at Irishtown, is now in successful oper-
ation, and fully meets the expectation of its
enterprising proprietors.

The Attention of Mining Corporations is
especially called t» the fact t:iat Senator Rob-
inson's bill, concerning assessments of corpora-
tions, has passed the Legislature, and will
doubtless become law within a few days by
receiving the approval of the Governor. It is
an important and desirable improvement on
the old statute, aud will be hailed with satis-
faction by all parties interested in corporations.

Properties of Bodies. — We are indebted
to the " Annual Circular of the Miners'
Foundry, for 1866," now being printed at this
office, for the very excellent and uselul table
giving the various properties and characteris-
tics of a large number of such bodies as most
commonly occur in nature.

An iron tank, with a capacity of 57.000 gal-
lons, is building at New Bedford, Mass., for a
petroleum company. It will take quite a strike
to fill it.

178

Wbt pitting m& ^^Ijeittifijc §xm.

(Sisnvmmimt\vm.

In Tnia Department we invite the free discussion of all
proper subjects— correspondents nlone being responsible for
lie ideas uud theories they advance.

[Written for the Mining and Scientific Press.]

THE TKAOTOKY OTTKVE, AND THE
PEOPEKTIES OP GRINDING PLATES.

BY W. A. GOODYEAR.

[CONTINUED FROM PAGE 162.]

Let us now coDsider what takes place
when the upper plate revolves.

I will first take the simpler case of plane
circular plates of uniform hardness.

From the definitions given upon page
102 of the Hand Book, it follows that the
measure of the grinding effect produced by
two rubbing surfaces is the product of the
area rubbed, into the normal pressure per
unit of area, into the distance passed over.

Moreover, the wear at any particular
point of the surfaces is proportional to the
product of the pressure per unit of area at
that point, into the distance passed over by
the point; provided, as above, that the
form of the surfaces allows this law to hold
true, which it evidently does in the case
under consideration.

Now, in plane circular plates, the pres-
sure perpendicular to the surfaces of contact
(the vertical pressure) is constant, so long
as they remain at rest. Represent this
pressure per unit of area by R.

Suppose now that the upper plate begins
to revolve. The distance then passed over
by any point of the surface is proportional
to y, if y represents the radius of the cir-
cumference described by the point. The
wear at this point, then, would be propor-
tional to R y, if the pressure remained con-
stant, and the apparent result would be
that such plates would wear away more
rapidly at the circumference than nearer the
center, leaving them of such a form that
they would touch each other only at the
center, while the rest of the surfaces would
be separated by a space increasing from the
center outwards.

But this is evidently an absurd and im-
possible result of grinding ; for surfaces
cannot wear each other away where they are
not in contact. Yet, this is the assumption
upon which certain calculations of grinding
effect in the Hand Book are based.

So far from this being true, on the con-
trary, the plates actually wear down evenly
and uniformly over their whole surface.

"When the motion begins, therefore, the
vertical pressure, though originally constant,
does not remain so, but must accommodate
itself to the new condition of things, and
vary, therefore, in such a manner that its
product into the distance passed over at
each point shall be constant. It must in
this case, therefore, vary inversely as y, or

directly as .

y

Let now the actual pressure per unit of
surface at the circumference, when the
plates are in motion, be represented by P.
Represent, also, the pressure at any point
whose radius is y, by P'. Then if a denote
the radius of the plates, we have
y : a: : P : P', therefore,

Xa
4 u* P ay dy = 2 !is P a?.
0

Suppose, now, that the plates instead of
being of uniform hardness, increase in hard-
ness from the center to the circumference in
the ratio of the increase of the radius, or in
other words, that their hardness varies as y.

The actual wear of the plates still remains
uniform, for the same reason as given above,
viz., that plates cannot wear where they are
not in contact. But as now, what may be
called the tendency to wear at any particu-
lar point is decreased by the increasing
hardness of the plates in precisely the same
ratio as it is increased by the increase of
the radius, and, therefore, of the distance
passed over, the conditions here not only
allow, but require, that the pressure shall
still remain uniform when the upper plate
revolves. Call this pressure P. The grind-
ing effect then, for a single revolution, is
represented by

(65) J~4 tf P fdy = i »• Pf+C, and

taking this integral between the limits 0 and
a, we have

(66) f 4 ii* Py dy == - ~r P os.

Let us now consider Randall's Patent
Grinding Plates, in which each set of rings
is uniform in hardness throughout, but the
inner set is only one-third as hard as the
outer set, a being the outer radius of the

plates, and _ the inner, and __ the outer
3 3

radius of the inner rings.

Let P denote the pressure at the circum-
ference of the outer rings.

Taking, then, the integral in (63) between

2a

the limits — and a, we have the grinding

o
effect of the outer rings in a single revo.
lution,

(67) JL„ 4 S' P a y dy = - ,7= P a\

Since the outer rings are of uniform
hardness, we have from (62) the pressure
on the inner circumference of the outer

rings, P' = _ P. The actual wear must,

necessarily, be uniform on both rings, else
the plates would not remain in contact, which
they must do in order to grind at all. There-
fore, since the inner rings are only one-third
as hard as the outer ones, we have the
pressure on the outer circumference of the

p
inner rings, P" = — . Therefore, for the

2

grinding effect of the inner rings in a single
revolution, we have

g q

(68)J*a32^P^^=| ??<*•

3

The total grinding effect of these rings in

13
a single revolution is, then, ' — ii3 P a3.

[To ba Continued.]

(62)

P' = P

y

The distance passed over by the point in
one revolution is 2 n y. The grinding
eflect is, therefore, represented by

(63) f4iisP ay dy = 2 S2Pajr+ C.

Taking this integral between the limits 0
and a, we have the total grinding effect by
one revolution of the plates

Elegant Testimonial. — We had the pleas-
ure, a few days since, of examining an elegant
and appropriate testimonial, prepared by order
of the Addisonian Society of this city, to be
presented to the Bev. Dr. Peck, of the Howard
Street M. B. Church, previous to his departure
for the East, which will take place on the 10th
of April. The testimonial consists of a copy
of the Bible, elegantly bound, expressly for
this purpose, and containing within \U folios
sheets of a photographic album, pierced for
sixteen photographs, which are to be filled up
with the pictures of the present and past offi-
cers of the Association, sixteen iu number.
Upon the front lid of the Bible is the following
inscription : — " Presented to Jessie T. Peck,
D.D., by the Addisonian Society. March 23d,
1866." The cost of the volume was $40.00.
The doctor was the founder of the Association.

[Written for the Mining and SciehUftc Press.]

Prom Our Kegular Correspondent.

[Continued from page 163.]

The lead which was the object of our visit is
located one and a half miles south of the Mina
Rica, between the Middle and South Porks of
the Mokelumne, and is consequently in

THE SANDY GULCH DISTRICT.

This is the only mine on this side of the
Middle Fork of which I had any opportunity
of making a personal examination. It is
known as

THE SWEDENBORG OLAIM,

And consists of a location of 2,000 feet in
length, on a ledge lying in a slate formation,
which bounds the granite range of West Point
on the eastern side. The vein was worked by
Mexicans some six years since, and was then
opened on the surlace for about 300 feet in
length, and proved to be very rich down to the
water line, which here comes in at twenty five
feet. The work done by Messrs. Anderson &
Smith, the preseut owners, consists of sinking
two shafts, one twenty-nine, and the other
thirty-four feet deep, about thirty feet apart,
and connecting their bottoms by a straight
inclined drift. Mr. A. says that on the bot-
tom of this drift, (it contained water at the
time of our visit;, the vein was two feet wide
at the bottom of the deeper shaft, and fourteen
inches at the other, and the large blocks of
solid quartz and sulphurets, lying uear, were
proof incontestible of the vein being at least
of that size. Below the water line, the quartz
was for a while perfectly white and apparently
barren , but after sinking in this about three
feet, they struck rock which is nearly half
sulphurets, galena, iron and copper pyrites, and
what appeared to be traces of arsenic, in solid
masses of hundreds of pounds in weight. Some
of this rock was exhibited at the late Me-
chanic's Fair at San Fraucisco, by Mr, Lids-
trom, and was pronounced valuable, though no
one seems to know the exact result of any assays
or workings. Mr. Mosheimer is said to have
assayed some of the sulphurets, which gave as
high as $600 per ton, and a. working test made
by some one in the city is put down at $45.85.

This district (Sandy Gulch) like West Point,
is abundantly supplied with wood and water,
the latter being supplied by the ditches at from
three to five cents an inch, miners' measure for
twelve hours.

I am indebted to Mr. Kadish, owner of one
of the ditches which supplies the district with
water, for notes on three ledges, which he de-
scribes aa being owned by Dr. Foote of Ca-
manche Camp, and which I was prevented by
want of time from visiting personally. '1 hey
are the Pioneer sulphuret lead, which is opened
to a depth of thirty feet, and shows an immense
mass of sulphurets of iron and lead from four to
five feet in thickness, lyiug in a northwest and
southeast direction, in granite walls, and rock
from which, is said by Mr. Kadish, to have
paid 825 per ton in an ordinary stamp mill ;
the Cedar Gulch, two and a half feet wide, and
said to pay $100 per ton, and the Sailor Flat,
which has been opened seventy feet deep, and
is said to pay 830 per ton. No work is at
present being done upon these claims, as the
owners are scarce of capital and desirous of
selling them. They are located within one-
eighth ofa mile of each other, and would, if they
continue as rich as they now are represented
to be, form a very desirable investment. The
ground claimed on each is 2,000 feet.

The Hidalgo lead is located near Sandy
Gulch, aud is owned by some Mexicans who
claim 1,400 feet. Iain informed by Mr. K.
who owns a small interest, that the ledge is
thirty inches wide, and that the rock now taken
out is yielding $120 per ton in arastras.

Harris's mill

Is located in the village of Sandy Gulch. It
is connected with a saw-mill, and both are
driven by the same wheel, a splendidly built
overshot, thirty feet in diameter, and by far
the best wheel that I have seen in this part of
the county. The mill contains a battery of live
stamps, each of 500 lbs. weight, and capable
of crushing four and a half tons of hard rock
to very fine powder every twenty-four hours.
Asmuch gold as possible is first caught by
mercury in the battery, after which the blanket
washings are ground and amalgamated in

" Brevoort pans," five of which are in use in
the mill. It is the intention of the Messrs.
Harris to introduce some one of the best ap-
proved concentrators instead of the blankets,
as they will require less labor and attention.
The price of crushing at this mill is $4.30 per
ton.'

At the request of parties in West Point and
Sandy Gulch, who are interested in the minei
of that district, I visited

THE BLUE MOUNTAIN DISTRICT.

A horse was furnished me by Mr. Oztarena
of Sandy Gulch, and on Friday morning I left
West Point in company with Mr. Zavala, of
that place, who kindly consented to leave his
business to become my companion and guide
on the trip. A very pleasant ride of fourteen
miles brought us to Blue Mountain City, the
business center of the district, a town that
once numbered its inhabitants by hundreds,
and boasted two hotels, two livery stables and
several stores, but which now contains twenty
or thirty empty houses, and two occupied ones,
with a population of just three. The first
ledge opened in thi3 dis'rict, and the only one
ou which work is now carried on, is

THE HECKENDORN,

On which work was commenced in 1863. The
formation of the walls is diorite, which, in
fact, is the prevailing rock of the district, in-
tersected here and there by broad dikes or
belts of " quartzite," as it is called here, a
quartz rock noted for the regularity of its
cleavage, and its compact character. A belt
of this over 100 feet in width cuts off the
Heckendorn vein at the south end of the claim
of the Heckendorn company, and in tunneling
through it, much of it is seen to show indica-
tions of silver. The course of the ledge is
nearly north and south, with a dip to the west-
ward of forty degrees, and as far as opened is
from two to four feet in width, averaging at
least thirty inches. The first tunnel run upon
this ledge, was driven in a distance of 110 feet,
on the ledge, and opened it forty feet beneath
the surface. Below this tunnel a shaft has
been sunk to a depth of sixty feet, the vein
showing itself strong and clear all the way
down. About 120 tons of ore taken from this
shaft is now lying at the mouth of this tunnel,
which is valued by Mr. Zavala, who has long
been familiar with silver ores in Mexico, at
$100 per ton. A small water mill was erected
by the company last summer, but as the power
proved insufficient it was given up. The mill
consists of four stamps, and a Hepburn &
Peterson amalgamator, driven by water power.
Some thirty or thirty-five tons of ore were
worked, which .paid, as I was told by Mr. Sta-
ples, $51 per ton in the pan. One and a half
tons of the tailings were roasted by Judge
Morris in an open wood fire, and ground in an
arastra extemporized from the '• settler" of the
H. & P. amalgamator, and produced two bars
of bullion, each over fourteen ounces in weight,
and valued at six dollars an onnce. Mr. D. C.
Staples, who is also a stockholder in the com-
pany, has been engaged during the past autumn
and winter in running a tunnel to cut the
ledge 100 feet below the first one. It has
already reached a length of 100 feet, the ex-
tent of his contract, and it is believed that the
lead can not be more than two or three feet
ahead. Mr. S. has taken another contract for
fifty feet more of tunnel, which it is thought
will develop it sufficiently to ascertain pretty
accurately its true value, when it is intended
by the company to put up a good steam mill
and go to work in earnest. The claim of this
company is 1,200 feet in extent. North of
the Heckendorn on the same vein is located

THE celina,

Claiming 3,600 feet. A shaft eighty feet in
depth has been sunk by this company and a
considerable quantity of ore taken out, which
is almost exactly like that of the Heckendorn
in every particular, being a white brittle quartz,
plentifully charged with iron pyrites, and blue
sulphurets of silver, besides showing occasion-
ally some free gold. Extensions of this ledge
are takeu up for miles, both north aud south,
but as little has been done upon them, they
need not be mentioned by name.

About one-fourth of a mile west of the
Heckendorn, is

THE STAB OF BLOE MOUNTAIN,

On which a French company claim 3,200 feet.
The course of the vein is northwest and south-
east, and it was first discovered on the top of
a steep ridge, which runs along past and back of
Blue Mountain City. A tunnel has been run
into the ridge a distance of over 300 feet, cut-
ting the vein nearly at right angles, at a depth
of 175 feet. The ledge is at least twenty feet
wide, strong and well defined, and containing
from four to six feet of fine looking silver ore,
which is said to work over tweuty dollars per
ton, nearly all silver.

About four o'clock, Mr. Zavala returned to
West Point, but prompted partly by a desire
to see more of the wonders of the district, and
partly by the earnest solicitations of Mr. Sta-
ples, I accepted of his hospitality for the night,
and next morning resumed my observations.

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The first chum visited id the uioruiug was
that of

THE OOI.D llfSTKIt COMPACT,

Located one ami a halfmHes Bouthwest of Blue
-.-. The claim ol this company
•. ledce running north
: having a dip to •■

■,.,.s. A Bhaft 1:'- been -unk
thuivfi.e feel deep, in line I inking quartz all

the way. A drift lias I n run in

thirteen le t. wnli. iiit finding the
the western or
ick near the -mi
partialli ! ■"■' •'"' 'J ■'■"' $'-tH) l"'r
gold, but in going down, the quartz
i very large of uurilerous
gmlena. evidently very rich, though I wua un-
learn the mi '' it assayed.

ii located oi) this vein, all

of which show ore of a similiur character.

TlIK LOYAL LBAOl'B COMPANY,

I two miles south of Blue Mountain

City, cluini 2.41)1) leel on a vein running mirth

Bin! - .nth. which crops out in a gulch, Borne

twelve feet thick. But little work Ims

Been done, and the "li|i of the vein caooot be

accurately determined, but it appears to bo

uii nit Bixly degrees to the eastward. The ore

is similur in charactei to that ol the Good

Hunter, but is !.nly IuiiikI in atreake through

i as yet, though it will probably be more

abundant as it is explored to a greater depth.

TlIK DOTSATRIOS
Is situated half a mile south of Blue Mountain
City, and is opened by a tunnel between 4U0
and SOU feel in length, cutting the vein at a
di-i th of from :ioi> to 400 feet, where it is about
Seven feet wide. The ore shows considerable
snlphurets, and is said to pay twenty-three
dollars per ton. It is claimed by a French
company, who, like all the others except the
Hecaendorn, have been compelled to suspend
operations for want of meaus. There are a
great many other claims in the district, but
those described include most of those on which
any considerable work has been done, and will
furnish a fair illustration of the character of
the ledge in that section.

The district is easy of access by good roads,
at almost all seasons of the year when it is
possible to travel anywhere, is abundantly sup-
plied with timber, and with water for steam
and amalgamation purposes the year round.
The climate is temperate and healthy, and the
scenery lino. The ledges have beeD prospected
sufficiently to fully test their permanency, if

not their value, and at least is found to

produce very rich ore. Taking ull these facts
into consideration, 1 know of no part of the
Stale furnishing greater inducements to the
investment of cupital for its development than
Blue .Mountain.

On my return to West Point, I proceeded
at once to Mokelumne Hill, where 1 remained
until Monday morning, when I procured a
horse of Mr. Howling of that place, aud started
lor

RAILROAD FLAT.

The section of country described under this
name consists of the watershed between the
Mokeiuinne and Calaveras rivers, and includes
the Kailroad Flat, Independence, and Equal
Rights mining districts. The country is prin-
cipally ol shite formation, with drift overlying
the slate, furnishing in many places valuable
plucer diggings which it is believed will pay
well lor working by the hydraulic process, and
which will apparently last for ages. The drift
is frequently crossed by ridges of lava, such as
in other parts of this coanty and Amador are
often found to cover the beds of ancient rivers,
which are filled with auriferous gravel. The
country has been Iroin some cause but little
prospected, probably one very iniportaut cause
was the fact that a few years since a lawsuit
occurred, which for a time deprived the miners
of ihe whole section of water. It is well sup-
plied with timber, and water is now abundant
at twelve aud a halt cents per inch. About
noon 1 arrived at the residence of Mr. Warren
V. Clark, who with his partner, Mr. Woodbury,
now owus the ditch which supplies the district
with water. Alter dinner, Mr. Clark proposed
that I should remain over night, aud that we
should spend the afternoon rambling over the
neighborhood, seeing the sights aud " taking
notes" of things. Near his residence, and
some eight miles above Rich Gulch, is located
Mr. Clark's saw-mill. It is one of Hendy's
Patent Circular saw-mills, and is considered by
the owner a very successful affair. The power
is furnished by an overshot wheel forty leet in
diameter, and four leet wide. The framework
and setting of the inacliiuery are the work of
Mr. Woodbury, a partner of Mr. Clark, and
are of such a character as to reflect the highest
credit upon his mechanical skill.

HYDRAULIC MINING.

The placers of this district not being on the
whole very rich, the only profitable way of
working them is by the hydraulic method.
This, owing to the fact of the great distance of
most of the claims from any points in the
ditches sufficiently elevated to give the neces-

sary fall lor this work, requires an expenBe for
purchase of pi| gveo.1 for the

ordinary miner tu afford. Mr. Clark bafl at-
tempted to test the mutter by trial and thus
fur by Battering pro Bj Ihe ase of

3 LOO feel of iron pipe, he has obtained a pres-
sure of 2'J."> feet, which s sufficient to clear
away the ground with a si I which ■■ aston-
ishes the natives.'' and would do credit to any
company ..I miners in Nevada or Yuba coon-
ties. The pipes are i.i No-. L6and I8,sheel
iron, the main pipes being eleven and i
inches in diameter, and the ■■ hose.'' as
them, or working pipe-, are -even inches. K o

canvas hose is u-eil. except ill places where
it is necessary to bend the pipe, the rest being
ull iron.

TIIF QCARTZ INTEREST

In this district is in its infancy. In n district
ten miles Bqnure the only means of crushing is

a hand mortar, four inches in diameter, with a
broken pestle, 1 did not even see tin*, I only
beard ol it. Several ledges have i n discov-
ered and partially prospected, the principal of
which is

TlIK COL. WATK1N8 CLAIM,
As it is nailed from the fact of a man of that
name having erected an urastra and crushed
some rock from it many years ago, which was
said to have paid 916 per ton. This lode has
been traced lor a long distance aud located,
and opened at many different points at most
of winch it shows considerable gold. The
coiiise of the vein is nearly north and south, it
has not yet been opened sufficiently to fix upon
its dip with accuracy. The location farther
south, and nearest the saw-mill, is that form-
erly held by Col. Watkius himself, and con-
sists of 1,0110 feet, now claimed by Messrs.
Clark & Woodbury, and some of their em-
ployees. The next, known as the Two Dollar
Gulch claim, is claimed by Messrs. Zane, Ells-
worth and others, known here as the New
York boys, who hold 800 feet. Still further
north is the Jeffries claim of 800 feet, and
other extensions are claimed for a full mile.
On both of the principal locations the rock ap-
pears well, showing considerable free gold. A
package of 130 pounds of quartz from the
claim of Mr. Clark on this vein is at present
in the hands of Mr. G. Pardon of San Fran-
cisco, for the purpose of being tested.

Another ledge has been struck at Nobility
Flat, three miles south of Clark's mill, by some
Germans, which is said to prospect well. It is
from nine inches to three feet wide, aud it is
believed will pay $40 per ton.

THE NEW YORK CLAIM

Is located on a high hill, some three miles
north of Clark's mill. The company claim
2,000 feet on a ledge running north and south,
with a dip to the east of thirty five degrees.
It has been opened to a depth of fifty-eight
feet by two shafts, thirty-four feet apart, con-
nected by a drift forty-three leet below the
surface, the rock prospects well. The boys
have worked under very discouraging circum-
stances, but seem to feel sure of making their
fortune yet. 1 sincerely hope they may.

Mr. Clark is making a vigorous effort to get
capitalists to come into the district, and put
up a custom mill, and the terms that he offers
are such that some one ought certainly to be
lound who would do it.

On my way down this afternoon, in passing
the residence of Col. Rust, he stopped me and
taking me into his garden, showed me where
in digging to plant a grapevine, his boys had
struck a quartz lead. It appeared to be about
a foot wide. Nothing is known about its
extent, but the quartz looks well. The coun-
try is looking up. D.

Rich Gulch, Calaveras co., Feb. 1866.

Re-openino of the Schools. — Notwithstand-
ing the prediction of the carpers that the Pub-
lic Schools would not open again until the 1st
of July next, they did open promptly on
Monday morning last, and will continue, as
heretofore, throughout the year, 'through the
efforts and representations of Superintendent
Pelton, and other friends of the Public Schools,
the Legislature promptly passed the relief bill
asked to meet the present extraordinary emer-
gency. The bill also makes ample provision
for the future waDts of the department, both
in the matter of school houses and the pay-
ment of old debts, and before another year
comes round, the city will be able to own its
own school buildings, and to have eDough of
them to accommodate all its children. This
is as it should be, and is nothing more than
every sincere friend of public education confi-
dently expected from the wise and intelligent
body of men which constitutes the present
Legislature of California.

The art of writing is the most miraculous
of anything which man has devised.

tur ilm Mining

Have w« Anthracite Goal in California.

Editors Pbbss: In your issue of the 10th
in.-t ..y mi mention the arrival of a small lot of
anthracite coal from British Colombia by

r l.alioiieherre ; and believing, as I have
constantly expressed myself to yon and others,

that contrary to the declarations of Silliinan

Whitney, Gabb, Jackson and others, such coal

be fonnd on this coast when soug bt roi

in the right localities. I was therefore much
pleased al the probable solutiou ol the problem.
I immediately visited the steamer, and an-
nouncing to the first officer — the captain being
absent— the object of my call, he very kindly
removed the hatches an I ordered a search for
peices, a few of which only remained on board,
as the sacks containing it had been removed.
When found, I was much pleased with its ap-
pearance. It is evidently not so heavy as the
anthracite imported here from Pennsylvania,
and contains probably more volatile matter
and somewhat more ash. Indeed the analysis,
as I subsequently found in your issuo of the
Minino and Scientific Press of September
16th, 1865, made at Victoria by Mr. F. Clau-
det, of the Government Assay Office at New
Westmiuster, shows this very supposition to be
true.

Some of this coal was tried at the Yulcan
Foundry a few days since, and on inquiry,
the proprietors stated that while they were
pleased with it as a fuel, it is not equal to im-
ported coal in hardness and freedom from gas,
requiring somewhat more in quantity, and a
little more flux.

Now the question arises, can anthracite be
found in California aud near home; and if so,
why has it not be found? I answer, anthracite
coal can be found in Oakland and so on to Mis-
sion San Jose, but it will lie deep. It can be
found near the surface in the hills to the south-
west of the New Almadeu quicksilver mines.
It can be found near the surface with a com-
paratively small amount of exploration, at any
point along the mountain range in which the
sedimentary rocks resting upon the mountain
have been highly tilted. Now the tilting of
these beds is due to the protrusion of asso-
ciated trappean and metal bearing rocks, which
rocks are thrust to the surface subsequent to
the complete deposition of the sedimentary
series, including the three series of coal, thus
lifting up and breukingthe sedimentary strnta,
and revealing to man these stores of fuel, which
otherwise would in most cases, without any
aid from science, remain undiscovered. Es-
pecially is this true of the anthracite series,
which lie deep down, and probably only by
this means would ever be revealed.

To better understand the matter, let rne state
a few facts, as I deem them, in relation to the
physiography of the earth's surface — a science
which underlies the science of geology itself,
and which needs to be fully apprehended in
order to make an intelligible science of geology :

The earth's surface is divided up into moun-
tain ranges and coal basins. The mountain
chains may be divided into the main metal
bearing chains, and iuto divergent chains, which
are not productive of either gold, silver or
copper, in veins; but which do coutain cinna-
bar, and some irregular deposits of copper.
The Sierra Nevada mountains, the Rocky
mountains and the Alleghanies, are the main
mountain chains of the North American Conti-
nent. The course of the Sierra Nevada is
about true north, or about 15° to 17° west of
Magnetic North. Hence we say. ordinarily,
that their course is about N. N. W. by com-
pass. The course of the Alleghanies is north-
easterly. Now there are other mountain chains
which I have called divergent for the following
reasons. The course of the Oakland chain is
about west and by north. The Santa Cruz or
Gabilan mountains ; the Monterey or San
Lucia mountains and Point Conception, which
is part of a parallel range, all have the same
course. These last named all terminate ab-
ruptly on the ocean, and therefore there is no
such thing as a coast range of mountains. The
sedimentary rock can be seen on either flank,
dipping down toward their respective' basins.
Now let any one make a diagram, and suppose
the Sierra Nevada to be 100 miles east of the
coastof the Pacific, running a N. N. W. course,
and the space between the mountains and the
shore divided by west and by north lines, or
mountain chains, about thirty miles apart from
each other, and these spaces or troughs between
filled with the entire sedimentary series, coal
and all ; and you have a bird's eye view of the
physiography of the Pacific coast.

Youiuay apply this proposition to the At-

lantic side of the continent, and althongh the
Alleghanies run northeasterly, its system of
divergent chains show the same north by west,
ami smith by east course. We have the Blue
Mountains of New Jersey, we will suppose, as
a point of departure. Then going east we
untain chain terminating at Throg'a
Point; again, another chain at Stonington,
Conn, Asain. from Fall River and Newport
to Nov Bedford, we find granite, which is
never found, except ns mountain : ue-nm at
Quincy, Mas,-., an! again Btillat Plymouth,
Maine. When geological -eaieh ami explor-
ations shall have thoroughly investigated the
matter. I apprehend it will be found that tliis
is lli,- Inn', physiological outline of the entire
earth'* surface.

If. then, this proposition be true that the coal
of the earth's surface lies in these troughs, and
that these troughs all follow a west by north and
east by south course, then wo have mafe a
fixed, definite mathematical point ; and, fossils
aside, the mountain chain which fix the sides
of the valley, and the course and position of
the slrata is our point, of departure in our coal
anil petroleum explorations.

Now the position of anthracite coal is un-
settled. Some geologists contend that it is
found in the same beds with the bituminous
coat. I do not think so. as a proposition, and
were I writing an exhaustive dissertation,
which I am not, I would show otherwise. I
assume that anthracite coal is only to be found
in situ, in connection with the black clay slate
rock ; the true geological position of which is
about one quarter of a mile from the base of
the mountain either side, into the valley or
trough. Bituminous coal is found about one
and one quarter miles from the bn6e of the
mountain, and cretaceous, tertiary or true lig-
nite coal, in t-itu, about five or 6ix miles from
the base of the mountain. Other deDosits of
lignite may and can be found located irrespec-
tive of any general plan of deposition.

Hence, then, my assumption that anthracite
coal can be found at Oakland, and I have added
bituminous coal also ; and what is much more,
it will be more easily found, as its croppings
will be much nearer the surface. Proof that
it exists, then, presumptively, is to bo found in
the fact that bituminous coal of the very best
quality, is to be foand about seven miles south-
westerly from the depot at Mayfield, on the
San Jose Railroad, on the Martinez ranch.
The coal crops out of the ground in regular
veins, and is so hard and firm that notwith-
standing its long continued exposure to the
weather, a hard blow with a hammer is required
to detach it. I think it is a cannet coal. I
found immediately in the neighborhood of the
coal a macrocheilns, and some other fossil
shells, the name of which I have now forgotten,
all belonging to the true bituminous series.
Since then, the space between the Oakland
and Santa Cruz mountains is a complete dis-
tinct geological basin, supposed to contain the
three series of coal, and since the bituminous
is found, as I have above pointed out, and the
tertiary is to be seen on the shore, south of the
Ocean House, which would be on a parallel
line four to six miles further into the bisin,
and the anthracite to be sought nest of the
bituminous a mile nearer the mountains, but
where the I wer rocks have been highly lilted
by traps, which would be in the mountains
west of San Jose ; therefore I inlerthat since
O.kland is in this basin in which we positively
know that there are two kinds of coal, and
since we know by past explorations and ob-
servations that the sedimentary rocks underlie
Oakland, San Antonio, and so on to Mission
■San Jose ; and since we all admit that the
layers of rock from side to side, of this and
every geologic basin, is like putting saucers or
oblong dishes one within the other; therefore
if we find coal on one side of the basin we lire
fully warranted in the supposition and assertion
that it will be found on the opposite side of
the stiata, and essentially undisturbed ; aud
exploration will find it.

One great difficulty in the way of finding coal
readily is in the fact that the rocks here are
overlaid by tenacious diluvium, alluvium, and
adobe soil. The bituminous coal, of which I
have written, was overlaid by fifty feet, proba-
bly, of soft earth ; but it is laid bare by the
action of the water at the intersection of two
ravines. Its presence would not otherwise have
been suspected, but guided by these principles,
systematic artesian boring would have found it.
Here, then, we have a few facts and principles
to guide us, and when our recognizer] scientific
men shall have mastered somewhat of the
mathematics of their business — instead of de-
pending solely on fossils — which they can only
do by diligently consulting Nature herself,
there will be no difficulty in enlisting capital to
aid in unearthing the treasures of our scil.
When we can have cheap coal, which already
lies at our front door, under the streets of Oak-
land, but not apprehended by her own people,
then our manufactures of iron and cloth, and
of every other description can be inaugurated,
and a new impetus given to the material
wealth and social prosperity of our State.
O. W. Easton.

180

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SALES OF THE WEEK

BT TBS 8. I. STOCK 4 EXCHANGE B0A2D.
Sotnrdny, March 17.

3 she Savage at'980@990 per foot, s 3.
18 shs Ophfr at 980@985 per foot.

24 shs Crown Point at 1175 per foot.

4 shs Crown Point at 1200 per foot, b 5.
17 shs Yellow Jacket at 660@700 per foot.

4 shs Yellow Jacket at 690@700 per foot, s 3
Ish Yellow Jacket at 700 per foot, b 3.

284 shs Ophir at 6i0@625 per foot, b 30,
288 shs Ophir at 620@6I0 per toot.
12 shs Ohlr at 625 per foot, b 10.
24 shs Ophir at 612 50 per foot, s 3.
12 shs Ophir at 610 per foot, s 30.
2 shs Belcher at 275 per foot.
Ish Belcher at 290 per foot, b 30.
2 shs Belcher at 280 per foot, s 5.
S6 aha Chollar-Potosi at 39U@3S5 per root.

5 shs Chollar-Potosi at 385 per foot, a 30.
2 shs Hale & Norcross tu 1U0U Der ft, b 3.

14 shs Hale & Norcross at 1000 per luot.

4 shs Hale & Norcross at 1000 per ft, b 10.
12 shs Daney at 13 per foot,

15 shs Bullion at 90 per share, b 30.

10 shs Bullion at 86@98 per share, s 10.
2shs Bullion at 87% per share.
65 shs Sierra Nevada at 11% per share.
29 shs Confidence at 68@67 per share.
10 shs Confidence at 72ii per share, b 30-
15 shs Imperial at 158 per share.
10 shs Imperial at 140 per share, s 30.

5 shs Imperial at 145 per share, s 3.

20 shs Baltimore American at 7 per share.
I sh Empire M 4 M Co. at 200 per sh, s 10.
5 shs Empire M & M Co. at 200 per sh s 5
1 sh Empire M & M Co. at 205 per sh, b 15

10 shs Overman a'. 70 per foot, b 30.

10 shs Overman at 65 per ft

11 shs Cal Steam Nav Co at 56J,J@56 pr ct
10 shs Union Insurance ai 115 per cent.

5 shs Oakland Railroad, 50 per cent.
$3,500 Legal Tender Notes at TG.'j'c. b 3.
Amount of sales $123,850 00

31 on da y , March 19*

24 shs Ophir at 6t0@650 per foot, b 30.
48 slis Ophir at 6t0@0i7.tf per toot.
36 shs Ophir at 650 per foot, b 3.
108 ahs Ophir at 650 per foot
12 shs Ophir at 650 per foot, s 5.
24 shs Ophir at 670@672% per foot, b 30.
14 shs Savage at 000 per foot, s 3.
Ish Savage at 1W)5 per foot.

5 shs Savage at 1010 per foot, b 3.

1 sh *avage it 1010 per root, c.

20 shs Chollar-Potosi at 400 per foot, b30.

3 shs Chollar-Potosi at 390 per foot, s 3.
25 shs Chollar-Potosi at 387%®3S5 per ft.

6 shs Hale & Norcross at 99'©985 per foot

2 shs Hale A No.rcross at 990 per ft, s 3.
12 shs Alpha, G. H., at 305@310 per foot

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 750 per foot, s 30.

8 shs Yellow Jacket at 760@775 per ft.
10 shs Yellow Jacketat 795 per foot, b 30.
16shs Belcher at277%®280 per foot

14 shs Sierra Nevada at 11% per sh.

6 shs Empire M & 51 Co. at 200 per sh.

2 shs Empire MAM Co. at 200, s 3.

2 shs Empire M & M Co. at 200 per sh, s 5.

15 shs Imperial at 1603152 per share.
6 shs Imperial at 150 per share, s8.
6 shs Overman at 65 per share, s 3.

2 shs Confidence at 71 per share

1 ah Cal Stem Nav Co at 56)£ per cent.
$2,500 Legal Tender Notes at 76% per cent

AFTERNOON SESSION.

8shs Yellow Jacket at 785@815 per foot.

16 shs Yellow Jacket at 8U0@770 per ft, s30.

4 ahs Yellow Jacket at 820@515, b 30.

3 shs Yellow Jacket at 805@795 per ft b 10.
6 shs Chollar-Potosi at 3S5 per foot

10 shs Chollar-Potosi at 335 per foot, s 10.
6 shs Cnollar-Potosi at 385 per foot, s 30.
6 shs Belcher at 280@295 per foot

4 shs Belcher at 295 per foot, s 3.
Ish Belcher at 30J per foot, b 3.

48 shs Ophir at 650@640 per foot

5 shs Savage at 1020 per foot
1 sh Alpha at 310 per foot

1 shs Alpha, G. H„ at 3 5 per foot, s3.

9 shs Hale £ Norcross at 975 per sh, s 30.
120 shs Baltimore American, at 7 }^Q n>\,

10 shs Baltimore American at 9psh,s5.
22 shs Empire M & M Co. at 202%©200.
Amount of sales $176,990 CO

Tuesday, March SO.

312 shs Ophir at 6.'0@640 per foot.
48 shs Ophir at 625 per foot, c.
74 shs Ophir at 630@ti25 per foot
108 shs Ophir at 6i2%@630 per foot, b 30.
72 shs Ophir at 625 per share, s 5.
21 shs Ophir at 620 per foot, s 10.
2 shs Hale & Norcross at 1000 per foot s 3.
14 shs Hale & Norcross at 1050@1030, b 5.
2 shs Hale & Norcross at 1050 per foot, b 10
10 ahs Hale & Norcross at 1025@1U20 per ft.
100 shs Dauev at 13@U per foot.
4 shs Alpha, G K, at 320 per foot

17 shs Yellow Jacket at 8O0@805 per foot

4 sha Yellow Jacket at 800 per foot, s 3.

18 shs Yellow Jacket at 7903785 per fts, 3 0.
Ish Belcher at 300 per foot, b 3.

5 shs Belcher at 29i)@285 per foot
2 sha Beleher at 235 per foot, s 3.
2 shs Belcher at 300 per foot, b 30.
4 shs Crown Point at 1300 per foot

4 shs Crown Point at 1300 per foot b 3.
4 shs Crown Point at 1300 per foot, b 10.
4 shs Crown Point at 1300 per foot, b 6.

4 shs Crowu Point at 1325 per ft, b 30.

5 shs Chollar Potosl at 386 per foot, s 3.

6 shs Chollar-Potosi at 337% per foot, c.
3 shs Chollar-Potosi at 386 per foot

From the Stock Circular of Associated Brokers of the S. F. Stock & Exchange Board.

San Francisco, Saturday Morning, March 24,1866.

There continues to be a fair amount of business paper offering, but
the requirement for bank accommodation has not materially improved
during the week. Large sums of money have, however, been kept in
motion, partly for mercantile purposes, but chiefly for the uses ot the
Stock market. These amounts simply pass from bank to bank, or
from one account to another in the same bank ; very little leaves the
city ; but we learn that arrangements have been perfected which will
require large remittances to the interior at an early day for the develop-
ment of raining claims. There can be little doubt that a very active
prosecution of mining interests is contemplated the ensuing Beason, and
the condition of the Money Market favors it. The amount of capital
seeking investment, and no longer required for mercantile purposes, is
considerable, and enterprises presenting a reasonable assurance of
profit and safety, will probably experience less hindrance than hereto-
fore for want of funds. The rate of discount still rules at l@l^ *$
cent, per month in bank, and l}-i@X}4, "$ tent, in the open market.

In mortgage securities very little is doing at present, except by the
Insurance companies and Savings institutions, which have almost the
monopoly of that business. The outside rate is 1 "§ cent, per month
upon city property.

Eeceipts of Bullion from domestic sources continue up to the usual
average, and since Saturday last amounted to $900,000, making an
aggregate of nearly three millions thus far during the current month.

The demand for bullion has not been active this week, and Gold
Bars were taken to account by Bankers and others within a r.inge of
840@850. Silver Bars ruled at l@l)i *$ cent, premium for average
parcels.

Leal Tender Notes are held with firmness at enhanced rates, and
stnalfsales were made at 76^@78, closing at 7Hc bid, and 78^c
asked. The flattering condition of the National Treasury, and favor-
able legislation by Congress looking to an immediate contraction of
the currency, will, it is thought, still further reduce the prenvum on
Gold Our latest telegraphic advices from the East quote Gold at
about 128.

The Mining Share market is beginning to attract much more atten-
tion. The unexpected rise a short time ago, and the firmness with
which all stocks have been maintained since then, induces many pur-
ties to enter the exciting arena of the Stock Exchange who had no
thought of ever doing so again. The increased productiveness of a
number of prominent claims, and the promising character of recent
developments in others, inspires more faith in their present and future
value, and unless this confidence is soon rudely shaken by some unfa-
vorable circumstance or other, it will not be difficult to revive, in some
decree at least, the speculative spirit of former periods. It might be
well, perhaps, to not attach an undue importance to the present ap-
pearances of the Gomstock lode in different mines. The past expe-
riences of silver mining in Nevada and in other localities are not
without application at this time. The fluctuating fortunes met with,
and the difficulties encountered then, should Dot be lost sight of now

Crown Point is in better favor, advancing from $1,175 to $1,330,
receding to $L,300,.rallying to $1,350, then selling at $1430, and closing
at $1440.

During the week ending the 16th instant, 608 tons of ore were ex-
tracted from the mine. The barren streak met with last week on the
incline from the 300-feet level has given way to good ore. Ore is
beins taken from the extreme west stratum (35 feet from main vein)
worth $40 per ton. The lode on the 3d level has now been developed
at least 200 feet in length, varying in width from 15 to 30 feet, and

the prospect is fair for a further length of 200 feet. The main shaft ia
now down 50 feet, and in 30 days sufficient depth will be attained lor
the new or 4th level. Receipts of Bullion for the first 15 days of this
month amounted to $61,000, including some $3,600 from 12 tons of
first-class ore.

Hale & Norcross has fluctuated but little, and is well maintained at
the close, receding from $1,000 to $975. rising to $1,050, dropping to ■
$1,007^, rallying to $1,027^, and then selling at $1,030@1,020. j
No material change has taken place in the general appearance of the '
lode in the 700-feet level, and the latest telegraphic advices are still
favorable. The company have now a surplus balance (over and above
all liabilities) of some $21,000, and this sum will be largely iucreased
out of the earnings of the last half of this month.

Savage declined from $1,010 to $980, ro3e to $1,030, fell to $985,
rallied to $1,020, buyer 30, and sold yesterday at $1,010@1,015. No
ore has been extracted recently below the 2d level, but from this point
up it is said to hold out well, and shows a larger proportion of first- 3
class. The new or 6th level will, it is thought, be opened on or about i
the 1st of April, the shaft now being down to the depth required. The
company's mill is at present running by water-power, and crushing
some 30 tons of ore per day at a low cost. Eeceipts of Bullion thus i
far, during the month, exceed $95,000.

Yellow Jacket has been in better request, and was actively dealt in, j
advancing from $660 to $815, dropping to $785, rallying to $850, re- j
ceding to $785, and selling yesterday at $750@800. During the week I
ending March 5th, 737 tons 2d-class and 302 tons 3d-class ore were
extracted from the mine — the latter being sold at $3 per ton. The 1
yield of Bullion from the company's mill during the same period !
amounted to $13,675.53. The new development met with in drifting
from the south shaft (lower level) is thought to be of some importance.
The face of the drift shows good ore worth 35@40 Der ton.

Ophir rose from $610 to $672^, buyer 30, fell* to $600, rallied to
$650, buyer 30, then sold at $640, and was dealt in yesterday at $665
(a).$725, some 275 feet in all changing hands. The general tenor of
advices, as to the real value of the newly-discovered deposit in the 9th
gallery, seems to be favorable. A winze is now being sunk on the east
side of the vein, and the drift across the lode has met with a body of
quartz some 18 feet west of the clay wall.

Chollar-Potosi has been steadily maintained within a range of $385
@$400, closing at about $400. The Piute station- has shown some
improvement since last week. The upper stope of the Bnjazette
ground is turning out well, and some ore is sLill obtained from the
lower stope. In the station 60 feet below the Potosi tunnel prospect-
ing continues without any ore being obtained. In the Chollar there is
no change to note. The new shaft is now down 585 feet, and the
drift is underway again. During the week ending March 16th, 1,094
tons of ore were sent to custom mills.

Alpha is inactive and dull, and small sales were made advancing
from $305 to $320, dropping to $300, and closing at $305. Belcher
rose from $275 to $300, fell to $285, rallied to $300, and sold yester-
day at $315@325. There is no new feature to report in either of
these two claims.

Empire Mill and Mining Company has been dealt in within a range
of $205 and $195 per share, closing at $202}^ asked. Imperial is in less
favor, and more than 1,000 shares have changed hands ; receding from
$160 to $126, slightly rallying to $132 J^, and selling yesterday at
$L38@137)£. Receipts of bullion this month are much lighter than
usual, owing to the poverty of the ores reduced from both the Holmes
and Alta mines.

Bullion is in better favor, steadily advancing from $86 to $110, and
selling yesterday at $110@I30. Some favorable indications have been
found this week in the lower drift east of the engine shaft. Overman
is lower, dropping from $70 to $58, and closing at $65. Confidence
fell from 12)4 to $47, and sold yesterday at $52^.

The aggregate recorded sales of Stocks, since Saturday last,
amounted to $L,043,906,00.

1 ah Savage at 1030 per foot.
10 shs Savage at 1025 per foot, 8 3.

Ish Savage at 1020 per foot, c.
25 shs Imperial at I55@147>£ per share, s 30.
70 shs Imperial at 160@155 per share.

5 shs Imperial at 155 per share, b 10.
10 shs Imperial at 160 per share, b 30.

4 shs Imperial at 156 per share.
35 shs Exchequer at 9K per share.
35 shs Overman at fi5®69 per sh.

5 Bhs Overman at 6.'>£ per sh, c.

1 Bhs Empire M & M Oo . at 200 per sh.

3 shs Cal Steam Nav Co at 56^ per ct

AFTERNOON SESSION.

12 shs Chollar-Potosi at 387^ per foot.
15 shs Chollar-Potosi at 400 per foot, b 30.
12 shs Alpha, G. H . at 320 per foot.

4 shs Yellow Jacket at 7903785 per a

4 shs Yellow Jacket at 775@770 per ft, s 30.
93 shs Ophir at 60il@6L0 per share, s 10.

72 shs Ophir at 605@615 per foot.
• 60 shs Ophir at 660 per foot, b 30.

2 shs Belcher at 280 per foot, s 3-

3 shs Belcher at 285 per toot

4 shs Hale & Norcross at 1010 per foot.

2 sha Hale & Norcross at 1030 per foot, b 30
10 shs Confidence at 68 per share, b 10.
43 shs Imperial at 156@l60 per share.

5 shs Imperial at 160 per share, b 30.

35 shs Imperial at 152@150 per' share, b 30
2 shs Empire M & M Co. at 197J4 per sh.

19 shs Overman at 67>i@70 per foot.
£5 shs Overman at 72^ per foot, b 30.

24 shs Baltimore American at 9 per ft, s 3.

20 shs Baltimore Americanat 9^ pr ft.

5 shs Bullion at 92^ per share.

30 shs Bullion at 100@102}£ per share, b 30.
10 shs Bullion at 95 per share, b 5.
50 shs N B & Mission K . R. at 49J£ per ct.
5. shs Steam Nav Co at 57 per cent.
Amount of sales $186,989 00

"Wednesday. March 31.

13 shs Savage at 1020@1007>£ per foot
2 shs Savage at 1010 per foot, s 10.
1 sh Savage at 1010 per foot, s 3.
5 ahB ChoUar-Potosl at 390 per foot.
Ish ChoUar-Potosl at 3S7& per foot, s 3.

8 Bhs Yellow Jacket at 780&S10 per ft. s 30.

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 830 per foot, b 30.

2 shs Yellow Jacket at 830 per ft. s 3.

6 shs Yellow Jacket at S10@8£, per foot.
28 shs Crown Point at 1300 per foot

4 shs Crown Point at 1150 per ft, b 30.
72 shs Ophir at 615@620 per foot, c.
108 shs Ophir at 615 per foot

2 shs Belcher at 285 per foot.

4 shs Belcher at 290 per foot, b 3.

4 shs Gould & Curry at 1050 per foot.
12 shs Alpha, G H, at 310@300 per foot.
45 shs Imperial at 1503140 per share.
35 shs Imperial at 130®136 per sh, s 5.

15 shs Imperial at 110@141 oer share, b 30.
30 shs Imperial at 120®I32>£ per share, s 30.
10 shs Imperial at 136 per share, b 5.

7 shs Empire MAM Co. at 195 pr ft.

5 shs Bullion at 95 per share, s 5.
22 shs Bullion at 96Q102 per share.

21 shs Bullion at 101©IQ2 per snare,|b 30.
10 shs Confidence at 60 per share, &30.

5 shB Confidence at 64 per share, b 19.
22 shs Confidence at 05@d0 persh.

5 shs Confidence at 62^ per share, b 30.

5shs Overman at 60 per share.
10 shs Baltimore American at 10 pr sh.

3 shs Cal Steam Nav Co at 57@56^.

AFTERNOON SESSION.

7 shs Belcher at 29l@295 per foot.

1 sh Belcher at 292% per foot, s 3.
148 shs Ophir at 62.@637>j per foot.

24 shs Ophir at 650 per foot,'b3Q.

4 shs Alpha, G. H. at 290 per foot.

10 shs Yellow Jacket at 830@845 per foot

2 shs Yellow Jacket at 810@S4O per ft, s 10.

2 shs Yellow Jacket at 840 per foot, s 3.

3 shs Savage at 1000 per foot

2 shs Savage at 1020@1010 per foot, b 30.

5 shs Savage at 990@930 per foot, s 30 .
Ish Savage at 1000 per foot, s 3.

3 shs Savage at 999@985 per foot, s 5.

15 shs Choliar-Putosi at 400 per foot, b 30.

2 shs Chollar-Potosi at 39o per loot.

1 sh Chollar-Potosi at 590 per foot, s 3.
85 shs Imperial at 130©l.'i7 per share.
5 shs Imperial at 134 per share, s 6.

25 shs Imperial at 130 per share, s 30.
10 shs Imperial at 132 per share, b 5.

5 shs Imperial at 130 per share s 10.

3 shs Bullion at 9S per share.

5 shs Bullion, at 95 per share, s 30.
23 shs Bullion at 100@101 per share.

5 shs Bullion at 107 per share, b 30.
33 shs Confidence at 52^@57 per share.

5 shs Confidence at 60 per share, b 30.
15 shs Confidence at 52 per share, s 30.
10 shs Confidence at53@54 per share.
lOshs Confidence at 53 per share, s6.

50 shs Sierra Nevada at HKi per share, b 3.
UshsExche |Uer8M per share.
3 shs Cal Steam Nav Co at 56>£ per cent.s 3
Amount of sales £210,003 00

Thursday, March 3S.

132 shs Ophir at 632^®630 per foot
36 shs Ophir at 630 per foot, s 3.
12 shs Ophir at 630 per foot, s 5.
84 shs Ophir at 652@651 per foot, b 30.
48 t>hs Ophir at 630 per foot, b3.
12 shs Ophir at 630 per foot, s3Q.

3 shs ChoUar-Potosl at 390 per foot.
40 shs Daney at 13 per foot

T shs Yellow Jacket at 830©845 per foot, s 3

6 shs Yellow Jacket at 840@85O per foot

7 shs Yellow Jacket at 830@825 per ft, s 30.

7 shs Yellow Jacket at 850©S45 per ft, b 3.
10 shs Hale & Norcross at 1020©1027>£ per ft

2 shs Hale & Norcross at 1025 per foot s3.

4 shs Crown Poln t at 1350 per foot

1 sh Savage at 1000 per foot
Ish Savage at 1U20 per foot, b 30.
Ish Savage at 10UO per foot, b 3.

8 shsOould & Curry at 11)50 per foot.

8 shs Gould & Curry atl025 per foot, s 30.
60 shs Imperial at 125@I32^ per share
10 shs Imperial tit 127K per share, b 30.

5 shs Imperial at 127 per share, a 10.
10 shs Imperial at 130 per share , b 3.

5 shs Imperial at 131 per share, s 3.
80 shs Confidence at 52J£@J7K per share.
29 shs Confidence at 55®50 per share, b 30.
10 shs Confidence at 47 Der share, b 3.
20 shs Bullion at 105©100 per share.
15 shs Bullion at 100@105 per share, s 15.

5 shs Bullion at 100 per share, s 20.

5 shs Bullion at 105 per share, s 3.

5 shs Empire M. & M. Co. at 195, b 3.
25 shs Cal Steam Nav Co at 52 per cent

AFTERNOON SESSION.

2 shs Belcher at 290@292>£ per foot, s 3.

6 shs Belcher at 292j*@295 per foot.
16S shs Ophir at 637%@620 per foot

24 shs Ophir at 650 per foot, b 30.
4 ahs Alpha, G. H., at 290 per foot.

10 shs Yellow Jacket at 80 i@8l5 per ft

4 shs Yellow Jacket at 810@825 per tt. s 30.
2 shs Yellow Jacket at 840 per foot, s 3.

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 8t0 per foot, s 10.

5 shs Savage at 1000@930 per foot

2 shs Savage at 1020@I010 per foot, b 30.
fi shs Savage at 990@930 per foot, a 30.
ish Savage at 10Q0 per foot, s3.

3 shs Savage at 99l1@985 per foot, s 5.

15 shs Chollar-Potosi at 400 per foot, b 30.

2 shs Chollar-Potosi at 390 per foot

1 sh Chollar-Potosi at 390 per foot, s 3.
100 shs Imperial at I37@130 per share.
5 shs Imperial at 134 per share, s 6.

25 shs Imperial at 130 per share, s 30.
10 shs Imperial at 132 per share, b 5.

5 shs Imperial at 130 per share, s 10.

26 shs Bullion at 98® 101 per share.
5 shs Bullion at 95 per share, s50.

5 shs Bullion at 107 per share, b 30.
53 shs Confidence at 57@52 per share.

6 shs Confidence at 60 per share, b 30.

15 shs Confidence at 52 per share, s 30.
5 shs Confidence at 53 per share, s 3.
5 shs Confidence at 53 per share, s 5,

50 shs Sierra Nevada at UN! per share, b 3.
Ushs Exchequer at8>£ per share.

3 shs Cal Steam Nav Co at 65>£ per ct, s 3.
Amount of sales $182,699 00

Friday, Affurch 23.
13 shs Yellow Jacket at 750@775 per ft.
1 shs Yellow Jacket at 750 per foot
132 shs Ophir at 665@690 per foot.
156 shs Ophir at 685@6S0 per share.
92 shs Ophir at 675@700 per foot, b 30.

3 shs Chollar-Potosi at 39U@395 per foot
10 shs Chollar-Potosi at 405 per loot, b 30.
19 shs Savage at 1015@1010 per foot

16 shs Hale & Norcross at 1030@1020.
68 shs Imperial at 1,S0@138 per share.

25 shs Imperial at 135@134 per share, a 30.
105 shs Confidence at 4S@55 per ft.
24 shs Crown Point at 1 100(31130 per foot
23 shs Crown Point at 1425(5)1422,^ per foot.

4 shs Crown Point nt 1460 per loot b 30.
120 shs Bullion hi IJOrs 125 p(?r share.

4 shs Overman at 60©65 per foot.

80 shs Daney at 18 per foot

81 shs Belcher at 315@325 per foot

27 shs Belcher ut 3ia@320 per foot.

60 shs N B & Mission R R at 52 per share.

fthe Pining and £ dtntxtle <Bxm.

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List of Notices of Meetings, Dividends. As-
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Com [Tiii nt; tin- Numi- of Companies, DUirlcJ

lln.iiirni AilvcrlUrinrni and Salt, aud Amount und Time

o( Payment ol tmuknd*.

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Advrrtlvrd In the Mining untl Hcleotldc Press

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A»t» tor*fro!«. aWKUMK.'rr, dkli*u,'t li*t. oruLl

ArbttrU*. ChihunhA. Mrs.. CI Mar 2>— April 9

At[>ha. Oold Hill. 6toreyco-, Nov., $30 Mar 2i-Ai.nl :'i

AllATllte. IL» -M.rll U-AprllM

Blue UdfO, IIW \prll 14— Ap U2H*

Beard 1 rVavf r. Lander co., N'cv., 60c Iprll U— Ma) !■

Baltimore A hi .-rii- tn, Storey co . St>v„ %t.Aor\\ 12— Apr! 1 28

Bunkrr Hill C.H. A 8. M. co.tl.50 War 23-Aprll i

Bullion •10 00

Comrt Put role urn CO., 30c Mar 31— April 1»*

Crown Point Dividend payable M »t U

Conmilanon, 51.25 Mar 31— April 15

Capital. Lander eo., Nov., *5 April 3- April 19

Nev . $1 Marlft— Mar 31

Chlplonm. Bottom, Max., S5.... Mar U— Mar '.'"3

- , Cal., SI April 7— April 25*

-t.tr, Humboldt Co . Nov.. 60c... .Mar 31— April H»
Emerald Copper, *1 Feb 10— Feb 31

Franc. . Americano, Sun Antonio, L. Cal., Soc— Mar 17- Mar 2*
Franco Americano \djourned Annual Meeting Mar 3D

Mmjton, Alpine co.. Cat. $1.50. .Ear 21— April 10»

Hurler. Under 00., rTev-.SOC April 14— May 1*

Bonaal Miner, Landi rco., NeT.,91 April 7— April is*

■ Copper. Del Norte co-, 15c Mar SI— April U*

UnmboldC Nevada Aimusl Meeting April 10

■' I. XL .," Alpine co Sale March 25

Lander co., Nov., 50c... April H— April 30*

..April 17— April 28

,...Marl7-Mnr31*

L-i.lv Bell, !'>' April 14— April 28*

Laulj Hi vim, Storey CO.. Nev.,$l April 9— April 21

Lady Bryan Annual Meeting April '£

LaTrolicT k Moo,, Storey co-, Nov., $1.. April 10— April 23

Madison, Lander Co., Nov , 50c April 14— Apr 1130'

Monitor, Lander CO., Nov., 75c Aprl( II— April 30*

Moaqulto, Calaveras, CaL, $5 April 7— April 23,

CO Meeting March 2S

Magclc Sale Mar 23

Maria, Chlhuaha, Mex,52 March 31— April it

Nucstrn, Sonora do Guadalupe, Mcx., $1.... Mar 31— April lli

Onfon Lander co., Nev.,25c April 14— May !•

Oxford Beta, Esmeralda, Nov., 50c April 7— April 25'

Qld ColOOy, Austin, Nev., Jl April 14.. April 28*

Overman, 8toroy co., Nev., $15 April 3— April 18

Pride of the East, 50c April 14— April 27"

Providence, Nevada co., Cal , $1 Mar 17— Mar 31»

Planet, Copper Meeting Feb 22

Patrocinla A Polorea, Chihuahua M9x.,S2.S0-Aprll 1-April lu
Penbumla, Lower Cal., S5 April 3— April 11

Refugio, Otiihualiua. Mcx,,J2Jtf Mar 31— April 14

KefUglu, Mcx Meeting April 2

Silver Cloud, Lander Co.. Nev., 50c April 14— April 27»

Sjinin Cruz 5oc April U— April 28*

Southern Light, Lander co., Nev., $12.50.... Mar 10— Mar 26*

Shoshone, Lander co., Nev., $1 April 9— April 23

Slcmprc Viva, Slnaloa, Me*., $2.50 Mar 27— April 7

Ardsmbo Copper, 50e Mar 17— April 5

Sierra Nevada, Storey CO., Nov., $i Mar 13— Mar 28

Sea ton Rale March 30

United States, Storey co., Nev., 50c Marl"— Mar 31*

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Jeffrey oil, Humboldt co.. Cal

Keokuk. Contra Costa co., CaL, 10c..

YuIm. Yuba co., Cal., $2

Yellow Jacket, Storey co., Nev , 160..

.Mur 31— April 14*
...Mar 17— April 17

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Most encouraging reports continue to reach
us from all parts of the mines, and we may
look for large receipts of the precious metals
during the coming summer. The condition of
the money market is especially favorable for
an active prosecution of heavy mining opera-
tions, and large amounts of capital, both foreign
and domestic, are seeking investment in that
direction. We subjoin our usual summary :
CALIFORNIA.

Trinity. — William Rnch, from Kellogg's
Diggings. Hay Fork, informs the Trinity Jour-
wrrUhat it has been a splendid working season,
and that water for sluicing will last until
August. The gold yield in that section will
be large this year. . This has undoubtedly been
the most favorable mining season for most lo-
calities in this county ever known. Prom
present appearances, water will be plenty every-
where until July.

Butte. — Many rich mines are now being de-
veloped in the vicinity of Forbestown, Butte
county, The quartz ledges in that vicin:ty
are proving to be immensely valuable, and the
extent of that mining section is said to be equal
to any other in California or the world.

Tdba. — The Templar Mining Company, No.
2, have let a contract for removing the Oregon
City quartz mill from Oregon City, Butte
Bounty, to Indiana Banch, in that county, to
J. I. Johnson.

Nevada. — The discoveries of gold-bearing
lodes in Nevada county, during the past two
or three years, have beeu unparalleled in the
history of California mining, and what is still
better, there is no diminution or abatement of
the good fortune attending the efforts of the
" prospectors." Says the Transcript of the
20th : " Two more ledges were discovered and
work commenced on them on Saturday last, at
Willow Valley. The ledges are of goorl size,
and the specimens brought into town showed
considerable amount of free gold, with any
amount of rich-looking sulphurets. Willow
Valley is fast becoming one of the richest
mining localities in the county."

The Star Spangled Banner mill was started
upon the 13th inst. We learn from the Ga-
zette that the mill is of ten stamps capacity.
The machinery, including the engine, etc., was
manufactured at the Miner's Foundry, San
Francisco, and is said to be a model of perfec-
tion. It was put up under the direction of Mr.
H. L. Hopkins, an experienced machinist.
The mine has the reputation of being one of
the best in the county, and it is said that the
owners have refused $150,000 for the mine and
machinery as it now stands.

The Cement Mines ot this, as well as other
portions of the State, are creating an unusual
amount of attention. Of these mines in Nevada
county, the Transcript speaks as follows : —

" The Blue Cement lead crosses Greenhorn
from Bunker Hill to Hunt's Hill, and then
runs parallel with the creek. It has been
prospected as far as Jacobs & Sargent's Green
Mountain claims. In many places, as in Oar-
ley & Tucker's claims, the top has been washed
off by hydraulic mining, and the lead is for
some distance laid bare. At other points it is
worked by tunnels. The channel is from one
hundred to three hundred feet wide, and extends
entirely through Little York township to Gold
Run, in Placer county. On this lead, withiu
the past two years, some twelve or flteeo new
mills have been built, and every week thousands
of dollars are taken out, the proceeds varying
from eight hundred to six thousand dollars to
the mill. We do not know of a single com-
pany which has erected a mill and failed in
getting good pay. A company near Ton Bet
cleaned up their flume on Saturday, 13th inst.,,
and got uearly $12,000 after ten days' run.

At Summit City, we learn that the Enter-
prise company has received all its machinery
and will have the mill running by the second
week in April. The only mill now at work is
Winton, which is regularly employed crushing
for the Pacific company. The rock pays $50
per ton.

Placer. — During last fall, says the Herald,
quartz prospecting received quite a stimulus iu
the vicinity of Auburn and other mining local-
ities of this section, from favorable discoveries
made; but the wet winter chucked operations
to a considerable extent. Some companies,
however, continued work, and at the present
time, as appearances indicate that the pro-
tracted storms are over, we hear of very general
preparations for renewing prospecting. We
think mure and better work will be done upon
the quartz veins of this region, this summer,
than ever beforer and with results that will
establish the character of our ledges as among
the rich and reliable ones of the State.

New locations continue to be made, and we
have lately been shown handsome gold bearing

specimens taken from some of them near at
hand.

The Auburn Slaps andSiripes says that new
and valuable quartz ledges are being discovered
in that vicinity every day, and many old claims
known to be good re-opened. All that is re-
quired to make this town equal to Grass Valley,
is enterprise and capital. The laborers are
plenty. Who will furuish the money to obtain
the rich treasures hid in the ground all about
about us ?

The Dardenelles company near Forest Hill
cleaned 532 ounces of amalgam, on the 19th
instant.

The Dewey claim, located at Bath, clean up
from twelve to fourteen hundred dollars weekly,
over and above expenses.

Several other claims in the above localities
are doing equally as well.

A miner at Long Canon, lately took out.
after a run of five weeks, one hundred and
sixty ounces.

Tuolumne. — The App mine, according to
the Sonora Democrat, has been sold to a com-
pany of capitalists for $120,000.

Mariposa. — The Mariposa Mill commenced
crushing rock on the 13th instant. The amount
of rock to be reduced is about 300 tons, which
will keep the mill running seven days. It is
to be hoped that the rock will pay sufficient to
warrant a continuance of work.

Sonoma.— The Marysville Appealia informed
that geld in paying quantities has been discov-
ered in Sonoma county, about five miles south
of Cloverdale, causing great excitement among
the usually staid and steady farmers of that
commonwealth. The gold is represented as
being quite coarse, one nugget weighing five
dollars.

The Healdsburg Standard says that the
mines thereabout are about to form a company
and go to work in earnest. Water is to be
brought in by a ditch, and the entire surface
worked for placer gold first ; then the company
intend prospecting for quartz. There is a large
extent of country where good prospects may
be found, but the difficulty of getting water on
the ground will always prove a barrier to profit-
able mining on the range.

Los Angeles — The Los Angeles News says
that agents of capitalists are in that vicinity,
with instructions to invest iu any mines there
that, they have good reasons to think will pay
for working. The News adds that there are
many rich mines in our section, and all that is
requisite to develop their hidden wealth is
capital. Copper, silver and gold, besides other
metals, are to be found in the three southern
counties of Los Angeles, San Bernardino and
San Diego, and iu sufficient quantities to justify
capitalists to invest their money to fully de-
velop the mines. Our mineral wealth has re-
ceived but a very small share of attention from
those desiring to invest in mines— it was not
far enough away from home. We trust reason
is resuming sway — that common sense will be
heeded. Los Angeles county can produce coal
of a good quality, and a line quality of marble.
Ill fact, the vast resources of this county are
yet undeveloped— capital is required.
ESMERALDA.

We condense the following from the Hum-
boldt Register : " The Manitowoc continues to
hammer out the bullion, though the workmen
are at this time afoul of a horn, or barren spot.

W. K. Parkinson, Superintendent of the
Silver Bullion Series has got his men to work
on this mine. Better late than never, but the
mine ought to have beeu turning out bullion
long before this time.

The editor of the Register has seen a beau-
tiful silver bar, the product of an even ton of
quartz from the Empire claim, Sierra District.
The company organized to wotk the Empire
began the work of development under most
flattering prospects. The claim is located on
the Neptune Series, the group of ledees on
which the Tallulah claims, a abort distance
further up the ridge. The Hooey Lake claim
lies between the Empire and the Tallulah, and
the several ledges crop boldly in all three —
thus evidencing true veins. The Empire com-
pany put down a shaft, and when satisfied of
the reliable character of the ledges, commenced
back in the canon to run a tunnel. This tun-
nel is one of the best looking pieces of work in
the county — five feet wide, seven feet high,
and straight as a lead line. Thomas Ewing,
owning largely in the claim, is trying to make
arrangements for resuming work. At his own
expense he took out this little batch of rock,
to see what Torrey could make out of it at the
mill. Blake & Co. melted and assayed it, and
it turns out 135.45 ounces. Value, silver,
$142.38; gold, $5.59-$147.97.

M. Milleson is back, after nearly two years
absence from Humboldt. He comes out as
agent for a New York company to direct work
in several claims which Eastern capitalists
have undertaken to develop.

The Esmeralda Union is informed that a
New York company have purchased an interest
in the Walker Biver mines, and are driving
business along in a highly creditable manner.

Parties lately from Walker Lake, report that
the mines are looking well and they are to have
a mill erected immediately, which will test the
matter more thoroughly.

Wells, Fargo & Co., shipped from their office
in this place, over three thousand dollars in
bullion by the stage of the 16th inst., the greater
portion of which was from Blind Springs.

The Antelope and Del Monte companies on
the same day, paid $4,441 in greenbacks ; de-
linquent taxes and costs. Of thii amount,
$3,871 were paid into the County Treasury.

The Kearsarge prospecting shaft is now 70
feet deep, aud shows a continuous lode of min-
eral. There is ore enough in sight to pay ex-
penses of working, and which is estimated to
be worth $250 to $400 per ton. The Anglo
Saxon looks well, as also does the Kenick.
The Carnanche still sustains its reputation,
as well as the Dana.

The Sierra Blanche Silver Company's smelt-
ing works are completed, and will be in opera-
tion in a short time.

VIRGINIA CITY AND VICINITY.

A new mining district, known as St. Mary's,
has recently been discuvered, and is creating
some excitement. It is on the Henness Pass
road, about ten or fifteen miles from the junc-
tion of that road wiih the Donner Lake road.
There will be a mill erected there this summer,
and wood and water, the two great items of
successful mining, are found there in abun-
dance. The Silver Peak district is also creat-
ing some stir among the mining population,
coal having been discovered, and good looking
quartz in abundance. This district is located
on the Truckee river, near Baurs' station, on
the Donner Lake road.

The Gold Hill News says that nearly all the
mills in that vicinity are now iu full blast.
There appears to be no scarcity of ore for
crushing. Our bullion shipments prove this.
The stamps clatter unceasingly — morning, noon
and night the whistles scream, and everything
is lovely.

The -Enterprise says that the late strike in
the ninth level of the Ophir is proving im-
mensely valuable. The deposit of ore is now
(in the bottom of the drift) 23 feet in
width. For the first time in a long while we
find the "dumps" of the Ophir filled with ore.
Much credit is due to Mr. O. A. Luckhart, the
engineer of the mine (mining engineer), for the
discovery of this body of ore. We shall soon
expect to see the Ophir hold its old place
among the Washoe miues. About twenty tons
per day of very rich ore is now being take"n
from the mines, and a much greater quantity
will shortly be raised. Low grade ores are also
being taken from some of the upper levels of
the mine.

It is asserted by those capable of judging
pretty correctly that the body of rich ore lately
struck in the Ophir extends into the Central
ground, and will be struck when the works ol
the company shall have beeu put down some
thirty feet lower. It is thought that the de-
posit iu the Central will be found to be from
twenty-seven to thirty feet in width. It will be
a big thing for the company as well as for the
country.

Considerable interest is at present being
manifested iu the southwestern mineral fields
of the State of Nevada. Many exceedingly
rich veins have been discovered iu that sec-
tion. Generally the leads are but from two
and a half to four feet in thickness, but as
they are (where worth anything) a solid mass
of pay ore, they can be profitably worked, as
it costs nothing for timbering, and there is no
waste rock to hoist out of the .mine. The
ores are generally chlorides, argentiferous ga-
lana and copper. Ores assaying from $100 to
$400 ^j? ton are quite common. Mills are
much needed.

A correspondent of the Union, writing from
Partzwick, under date of March 10th, says that
every day's work on the lodes of that section
prove more aud more conclusively the mineral
wealth of that section of country. On the week
previous, a specimen of seven pounds was
brought down from Eltnira, one ot the Sierra
Blanca company's mines, which looked so well
that it was determined to send it to New York.
It weighed 317 pounds, and will go to the Paris
Exhibition, as the largest known specimen of
silver ore ever found in that region of country.

Special School Notice.— J. C. Pelton, Su-
perintendent of Public Schools, gives notice to
parents and guardians who desire to have their
children and wards enter the Public Schools,
that they should make immediate application
to the Principals of the several schools, and
have the names of their children registered for
admission. The Superintendent is determined
that any child who desires, or who can be in-
duced to accept, a seat in our Public Schools,
shall be accommodated. If more seats are
needed they will be promptly supplied.

[Written for Hie Mining unci Scientific Press.]

Silver Mining in Placer County.

Sacramento, March 20, 1866. .1

Editors Mining and Scientific Press :— It 1
is now an established fact that there are silver j
mines in California, which, if properly managed, j
will pay as well as those of Nevada, if not bet- j
ter, taking into consideration the expense of I
working, the expense of shipping machinery, of I
fuel and of labor, also the distance from 1
market and transportation, all of which are ]
cheaper and of easier access in California.
Working rock, of the same quality in both
places, pays better here. Now the question
comes up, have we rock of the same quality?
here. The fact is well known to some that '
there is rock in Placer county that will range]
from $100 to $500 per ton, fire assay, both iu j
the vicinity of Newcastle and Folsom. The!
silver leads at Newcastle were discovered by |
men who were working Ivy night in the tunnel I
of the Kearsage Quartz Mining Company, and j
went prospecting in the day time. There are]
two ledges running parallel, northeast byl
southwest, and about two hundred feet apart.]

The principal claims on those ledges are the j
Advalorem and Oamanche on one, and the
Pacific on the other. There is not much work j
being done ou the Carnanche at present, but '
on the Advalorem, near the line of the Caman- j
clie, that company are sinking a shaft, and)
have reached the depth of fifty five feet, de- J
veloping good ore, which, by roasting in a]
forge, will show globules of silver all over it.'i
The Pacific company are down about forty I
feet, and have very good "ore. Some ore from ;
both claims has worked $64 per ton, mill pro--
cess. Enclosed you will find a certificate from
Mr. Waters, of Sacramento, of an assay made
by him of ore from the Pacific ledge, at a.:
depth of twenty-eight feet. The ledge is four]
feet and a-half wide, and shows some of the]
richest rock in this district, and the richest
silver ore in the State. There is no mistake j
in regard to the quality of the ore ; for by pntr.1
ting it into the forge it will, in a few minutes, J
run the silver out of the rock. The ledge lias
beeu visited by a great number ot people, and!
all are satisfied that it is very rich in silver. The!
mines are one mile and a-half from Newcastle]
station, on the Central Pacific Railroad. There
is a good wagon road from the station to the
mines. Considerable stock has changed hands
this week, selling readily at $3 per foot. I]
have sent you some of the rock from the Pa-
cific, a portion of which is burnt, and Some as |
it came from the mine. If you will examine
the burnt rock with a glass you will find that
the cavities are lined with silver. [We can
see plenty of silver without the aid of
glass. — Kds. Press.] You will also find gold
in the clear rock. From one piece I lost
large kernel of gold, but you can still see some
gold on the rock. Enb.

The assay alluded to above is as follows :-
Gold, 17 oz. to ton ; Silver, 358 05-100 oz. to'
ton ; value gold to ton, $3.51 ; value of silver
to ton, $465.46 ; total value to ton, $468.97.
Waters & Co.

Sacramento, March 19, 1866.

A CHOICE ADVERTISING MEDIUM.

This week we issue an edition of 5,000 copies of
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will be thoroughly scanned by more than one pair
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from first to last, will be re-uttered by many active,
lively tongues in the presence of over 4,000 of the
best families in this city and State.

Although we are receiving many additional sub-
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in which we have engaged, we cannot expect, with
the present high cost of printing paper, and ou:
very low terms, to receive sufficient money fron
subscriptions alone to furnish as good a journal f
we have determined to publish for our patrons ;
we have widened the columns of the paper and
adopted smaller type, which admits more letters i
each line, and many more lines in each column of
the paper, that we may have room for a few mon
select advertisements in the Companion without
deceasing in the least any class of reading matter.

Our little journal circulates in more families than
any other weekly published in San Francisco. No
advertisements of the least objectionable character
will be received, and as but a limited space will be
devoted to this department, our young friends (
safely inform their storekeepers, and other business
acquaintances of these important facts for the
benefit of the paper and all concerned.

Remember, only a few columns of our regular
issue will be devoted to advertising, and the morr
profitable that class of patronage is made tin
greater will be the outlay upon our readin|
columns.

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February 23d, 1866.

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183

Familiar Lessons for our Young Eeadors.

IPUV OK 00MBC8TI0!, AND OF BBBATBIMO.

If a candle has been allowed to burn until it
liii- ■ long sniff, on blowing it out with a sud-

den puff, o long, bright wreath ul nliit.- s ke

is observed to curl np from the hoi wick ; now
il a lighted miisb to brooght in contact with

t_lu, b k«*. even at a distuoce "I two or three

inches ft 'lie candle, the Hum,' will suddenly

run down the smoke and rekindle the wick in
ti very pretty uml fantastic manner. We havo
often, in our boyhood duys, performed Ihi^
experiment, and been much amused
thereat, and udded i<> tli" amusemenl ol others
in doing bo. 'I o be done nicely, there must
l„. in • doors open, so as to cuuse a current of
air in the room, neither should there be any
rustling about, near the cundle tor tin
Ibmou- Probably Borne «,l our young readers;
who have never heard ii explained, would like
to understand the philosophy of this little
mperiment

I In- Hume of a candle, on close exnmination,
will be found to consist "l three distinct pints
r cones, the innermost one of which is quite
dork , the next outer one being very luminous,
While the third, or outermost one is duiker
thun the middle one, though not quit to durk
Is that in the center. Now this center cone
U3 made up of the very Bmoke which you see
eorling away, after the candle is blown out.
It consists of the gas, which Ihe heat evolves
from the tallow or wax ol the candle. This
gas cannot burn until it gets far enough awaj
lr t In- wick to become mixed with the oxy-
gen ol the atmosphere.

It consists ol hydrogen and cuibon ; the hy-
drogen is mostly consumed in the middle or
most luminous part of the flume ; the carbon,
requiring a larger amount of oxygen for com-
bustion, is not consumed until it reaches the
outside of the flame, where it hus tree access
to the air, and then burns with less intensity,
and ol course produces the less luminous
(bough hottest part of the flame, which is ob-
served on the outside.

When a lurge quantity of carbon is liberated by
this inner Huuie. to be burned upon the outside,
the candle or lamp smokes. The smoke then
given off is composed chiefly of very tine parti-
cles of carbon or coal, so fine that they float in
the atmosphere, aud form smoke. This smoke
is black, und you cannot light it with the flame
of a match, as you did the white Bmoke, which
came from the extinguished wick. 'I hat white
or light colored smoke was chiefly hydrogen,
which is colorless, and contained just enough
carbon to make it a little dark.

When you light a kerosene lamp it smokes,
because the hydrogen given off burns more
ra, idly than the carbon. Now, to make the
carbon burn as rapidly as the hydrogen, you
must (nit the chimney on to create a greater
diall, and thereby bring a sufficient quantity of
oxygen in contact with the flame to burn the
carbon, and then you have no smoke.

Now, notice another singular circumstance
which occurs when you put the chimney on the
lamp. Vou will see that it is almost instan-
taneously covered with tiny drops of water.
Now some of our young readers may think this
moisture is condensed trom the atmosphere, as
you will sometimes observe it on the panes of
glass in the window, or on a pitcher of cold
water when placed upon the table in a hot day.
But it is not so.

There is a very pretty little experiment ffcr-
formed by this act of lighting a kerosene lamp.
You know th t water consists of hydrogen and
oxygen, mixed in certain definite proportions.
Now, you have hydrogen and carbon in your
oil ; you light your lamp, aud the hydrogen ol
your oil is separated from the carbon by the
heat you apply ; the hydrogen unites with a
certain portion of the oxygen of the atmos-
phere, and you then have hydrogen and oxygen
in the exact proportion to form water — in tact,
you do form water, and that is the water which
is deposited on the inner side of your lamp
chimney. It remains there until the glass be-
comes sufficiently hot to convert it into steam,
■ when it passes off'. Now, if your chimney was
long enough to cairy the products of your flame
far enough to cool them, you would find water
constantly trickling Irom your lamp chimney.

What becomes of the carbon, did you say?
By putting on the chimney, and creating the
extra draft we have spoken off, you bring suf-
ficient oxygen in contact with the carbon to
consume it — or. in other words, to unite every
portion ol it with the oxygen which the hydro-
gen hus left — and this union produces carbonic
acidgas, which is invisible, and very de-
structive to lite. No animal can live in an
atmosphere containing any large quantity of
that gas. This gas is always produced where
anything is burning. It is also produced in the
act of breathing. We inhale atmospheric air,
which, while in the lungs, suddenly undergoes a
chemical change that converts a large portion
of it into carbonic acid gas, in which condition
it is exhaled. Hence the necessity of having
all rooms in which a fire is burning, or a num-
ber of people are breathing, well ventilated.

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To have a pure atmosphere, we must get rid of
this carbonic acid pas as fast as it is formed
It is the combination of the oxygen of the
at.mo-phere with the carbon contained in the
wood that produces the heat of the fire ; there
is a tittle hydrogen with the carbon to help it
alonjr. as we have already said. Now it
is just the same thing — the combination of
oxygen with carbon, that keeps up the heat of
the body. We eatj'ood, which consists chiefly
of carbon ; that food, or carbon, after being
properly digested, is mainly taken up by the
peculiar mechanism of the system, and goes to
form bone, and fat, and muscle. Such parts of
it as are not needed are passed off by various
means — a portion passing into the blood gives
it that black appearance, which forms such a
marked difference between arterial and venous
blood. This venous blood thus overcharged
with carbon, is conducted into the lungs, where
by an innumerable number of little cells, it is
mude to come in close contact with '.he atmos-
phere which we also draw into the lungs, in the
act of breathing.

While the air is thus in close contact with
the blood, separated only by a partition much
thinner than the sheet of paper which you are
reading, a chemical action takes place, by which
the oxygen is made to take away the black-
looking carbon from the blood ; and when we
throw out our breath we also throw out this
carbon, in the form of carbonic acid, that 13,
carbon and oxygen united, the same way as it
is when the carbon aud oxygen is united in
burning a candle or lamp, or a piece of coal or
wood. It is this chemical action which U
constantly going on in our systems, and partic-
larlv in the lungs, which keeps up the heat of
ourbodies, precisely as the heat of the fire is
kept up. The difference U only in degree, that
is, in proportion to the amount of carbon and
oxygen which is brought into such intimate
contact as to form a chemical union, aud pro-
duce carbonic acid.

When you lean over your desks, or whenever
you place your bodies in a atoopiug posture,

you compress your lungs, so that you cannot
take in sufficieut air to furnish the oxygen
required for taking away the carbon from the
blood, and thus rendering it fit to sustain life ;
hence the blood remains bad, moves slowly
through your veins„aud the delicate little air
cells of the lungs become irrita'ed and inflamed,
then a cough comes on, and finally the walls of
the cells ulcerate and give way.

Now, boys and girls, sit upright and stand
up straight, so as to give the lungs plenty « f
fresh air at every breath, aud you will never he
in danger of consumption. Give your lungs a
plenty of fresh air. and study will never hurt
you, and you will find your heads all the
clearer for it; also, you will be able to get
yonr lessons easier. The warm blood will go
coursing freely through your veins, imparting
health and activity to your limbs, aud redness
to your cheeks.

The girls will find this same oxygen, of which
I am talking, the best artist in the world to
paint their cheeks. It never makes a mistake
in the color ; and if you let it have free access
to your cheeks and lungs, it puts the color on
so strong that you cannot wash it off."

Schools in Esmkralda. — We notice that
the citizens of Aurora, Esmeralda county, one
of the outposts of civilization on the Pacific
coast, are taking an interest in their schools,
and the cause of education generally They
have a flourishing Lyceum and Library Asso-
ciation, before which lectures are frequently
delivered. We notice that our old friend, R.
A. xticker, Esq., one of the most enthu iastic
and successful teachers on the coast, has a
flourishing school in Aurora. Mr. R. recently
delivered a lecture before the Lyceum, which
is highly spokeu of. His subject was " Amer-
uboi Education. "

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Saturday Morning, Mar. 24,1866.

JBatlor ■ ement by the Miners' State Convention.

The following resolution was adopted by the California
Miners' State Convention, held at Sacramento, Jan. 17th,
1866:

Rtxolvtd, That we regard a mining paper or journal of
great importance 10 the mining interest of California, and
we recommend the Mining and Scientific Press, of San
Francisco, to the consideration and support of the miners
of the Pacinc coast.

THE MINEE'S INCH OF WATEE.

The unsettled state of the question of what
should constitute a " miner's inch " of water
has been productive of ranch controversy, and
no little annoyance and loss to miners. Efforts
have repeatedly been made to secure legislative
action upon the subject, but hitherto without
effect, and to the present day we have no iaw
upon oar Statute books regulating what shall
constitute the miner's inch of water j the whole
matter being left to the caprices of parties
controlling the water. This miscellaneous and
uncertain mode of measurement works great
incouvenience and much positive loss, not only
to the miners, but also to the manufacturer of
mining machiuery, who is often called upon
to construct machiuery, and make estimates
founded upon quantities of water, the standard
of which estimates vary with different localities.

The miner should have some law to protect
him against the many contemptible tricks re-
sorted to by ditch owners, in order to retard
the quantity and flow of water which they are
selling. It is well known to miners who have
carefully studied the laws which govern the
flow of water, that a wide margin is left for
cheating in the delivery of the same ; and none
know better how to take advantage of these
things than many of our ditch managers. Our
experience in mining enables us to write advis-
edly of this matter.

Iu the absence of the necessary legislation,
an effort was made during the Exhibition of
the Mechanics' Institute in this city, in the
summer of 1864, by persons here at the time,
and interested in mining matters, to fix upon
some standard of measurement which it was
hoped might be generally acceptable. We are
Dot aware to what extent that standard has
been adopted ; but we notice that Hon. Thos
Hansbrow, of the present Assembly, who took
quite an interest in that effort, has now intro-
duced a bill into the branch of the Legislature
of which he is a member, making the standard
adopted by the meeting at the Institute the
legal standard for measurement. The bill, as
introduced by Mr. Hansbrow, reeds as follows :
Section 1. In all Buits at law in the courts

of this State where the question shall be in-
volved, as to the quantity of running water
sold, purchased, delivered or used, and described
by " miner's inch," it shall be held and declared
that a " miner's inch " of water shall consist of
two and one-third cubic feet of water, passing
a given point iu one minute of time, or seven
and tWoS gallons of water passing a given
point in a minute ; or one hundred and forty-
five and -ffc pounds of water passing a given
point in a minute.

The Committee on Mines and Mining In.
terests subsequently offered the following as a
substitute for the above :

Section 1. A legal inch of water, sold for
mining, agricultural, or other purposes, is
hereby declared to be what water may pass
through an orifice of one inch square, through
plank of one inch in thickness, with a pressure
of seven inches measured from the center of
the orifice to the surface of the water ; provided
the water shall be delivered from a box in
which the water has no motion except that
caused by the flow of the water to be delivered
from that particular box. '

Sec. 2. This act shall take effect from and
after the first day of May, A. D. eighteen hun-
dred and sixty-six.

We presume the object of the substitute
was to simplify the mode of measurement.
That object is certainly accomplished, aud the
measurement is made so simple that the most
ordinary mind can fully understand and apply
it. Its simplicity is, certainly, much in its
favor. But there are so many tricks and de-
vices, well known to experienced miners and
ditch men, to which ditch owners will some-
times have recourse, to falsify the more simple
mode of measurement, that it is the opinion of
many that the miner can be properly protected
only by the absolutely correct and, conse-
quently, more complex mode of measurement,
proposed by Mr. Hansbrow.

AN ACT

To Secure the Miners of this State Pore and
Unadulterated Quicksilver.

Introduced in the California State Senate, by Honorable
David Belden, of Nevada— Approved, 1866.

[ENACTING CLAUSE.]

Section 1. Every company or person within this State
engaged in the production of quicksilver by mining, for the
purposes ot'salo, and every firm, company or person, import
ing into tbis State quicksilver for the purpose of sale, sh.ill
cause to be prepared a metallic stamp oftucii form aud char-
acter as may enable such company or person to impress
upon wax or other plastic material the seal hereinafter
provided. Such .stamp shall be so constructed, that either
by characters engraved upon the same, or moveable types
aDd dies connected therewith, there may be impressed a
seal, showing —

1st. The D«me of the company, linn, or person produc-
ing or import!. ig the quicksilver.

2d. The date at which such seal is applied to each
tank or vessel of quicksilver.

3d. The amount of quicksilver contained in such tank
or vessel.

Sec. 2. Before any tank of quicksilver shall leave the
works of auy mining company engaged in the production
of the same for sale, or the warehouse of any firm or per-
son importing such quicksilver for sale, such company,
firm, or person shall cause a soul ol wax, or other plastic
material adapted to the purpose, to be applied to the lop,
plug, or orifice through which such Uuk is filled, and iu
such manner that such tap or plug cannot be removed or
disturbed, or such orifice opened without breaking or dis-
placing such seal. Such seal, when thus applied, shrill be
impressed with the stamp above, provided iu such maimer
that such seal shall exhibit plainly all the characters re-
quired of such stamp.

bEC. 3. Any persi n who shall forge or falsely fabricate the
stamp or seal of any firm or person, as herein provided,
or attach the same to any tank or vessel of quicksilver,
shall be deemed guilty of forgery, and upon envictmn,
shall bo punished by imprisonment hi the State Prison for
the period of not less than one nor more ihau five years.

Sec. 4. Any person who shall willfully and knowingly
adulterate aud debase any quicksilver assigned for sale, or
that may tberealter be offered lor sale, by mixing with such
quicksilver any lead, anumouy, or other base metal, shall
be deemed guilty ol a misiiemeauor, uu.l upon conviction,
shall be fined in a sum not exceeding one thousand dollars,
or imprisonment iu the County Jail not exceeding one year,
or both such fine and imprisonment.

Sec. 6. Auy vendor of quicksilver who shall vend or sell
to auy person auy quicksilver debased or adulterated by
mixture with tue same of auy lead, antimony, or any other
base metal, shall boliible to [.he purchaser of such quicksil-
ver for all the damages aud injury sustained from such
debasement to be recovered by such purchaser in a civil
action. And such damages, when ascertained by the Court
or Jury, shall beat once quadrupled by the Court or by
the Cb-rk, by order of the Court, and judgment for four
times the damages proven shall be entered in favor of the
plaintifi', aud against such defendant; provided, that
nothing contained in this section sh ill be taken to apply
to any person selliug quicksilver that has already been em
ployed in miuiug or the mechanical arts, and who, when
selling the same, shall state to the purchaser that such
quicksilver has been thus employed.

New Superintendent. — Capt. A. De Shields
has been appointed Superintendent of the
Gould & Curry mill, in the place of Mr. J. P.
Edwards, resigned. Capt. De Shields is said
to be well qualified to fill the position to which
he has been appointed, having had much expe-
rience iu working ores, and being perfectly
familiar with every department of the com-
pany's mill.

The proprietors of the London Times found
their profits so large at the end of I860, that
they made every man in the office a present of
two weeks' additional salary.

THE LOCATION AKB POSSESSION OP
MIKING CLAIMS.

Editors Mining and Scientific Press :
Believing you to be conversant with matters
pertaining to mining interests, the manner of
making locations, etc., I have taken the liberty
of asking you a few questions in regard to the
way locations are made in different mining
camps. First. — Can a company locate a claim
square, and hold all the ledges and minerals
within said square? and, if so, how are loca-
tions of that kind made? Second.— Can a
company holding a square location follow the
dips, spurs and angles of their ledge or ledges
into the grounds of other locations laying along
side? Third. — How does a location made to
hold a ledge differ Irom a square location. By
answering the above questions through your
valuable paper you will confer a favor upon
many who are not posted.

Respectfully yours,

A Miner.

Stockton, March 5th, 1866.

1st. The location of a square claim holds all
the ledges, minerals, and everything else within
the lines of the square, perpendicularly, down-
wards.

2d. A company locating a square claim can-
not follow the dips or angles of any ledge or
mineral after it dips from their own into the
ground of another claim.

3d. A " location made to hold a ledge" is
supposed to be made along the line of such
ledge, following all its turns and angles upon
the surface, and its' dips and spurs beneath the
surface. It d.ffers from a " square " location
in the fact that it does thus follow the ledge,
and is not confined in its depths to the per-
pendicular lines descending from the surface
boundaries of the claim.

The Legislature of Nevada, at its late ses-
sion, passed an act regulating the location and
possession of mining claims for that State,
which we intend to publish. The Territorial
Legislature of Arizona has also passed a simi-
lar law, which was published in our issue of
December 24th, 1864. With these exceptions,
we believe no other State or Territory has
enacted any such law. In all other States and
Territories the miners in the different localities
make such laws as may suit themselves, and
the Courts, both State and National, respect
these laws.

In new and distant localities, where no law
exists, all that is necessary is for public notice
to be given, calling a meeting of miners to or-
ganize a district, within certain stated bounda-
ries, and enact suitable laws for the same. Any
number who may be present at such meeting,
so called, will be competent to act, and- their
action will be respected in all the Courts. A
recorder, of course, should be appointed, who
should make and keep a proper record of the
first and all subsequent meetings, and properly
record all claims which may be located.

NEW BOOK.

AffENKHAl. Directory AND ' BU81.VE3S Guide of the Principal
Towns in the Upper Country, embracing a portion if
California ; together with Mining and Statistical Infor-
mation concerning Iilaho Territory, and a Map of Idaho
and Montana."

We have received a copy of the above work,
whose general diameter is sufficiently indicated
by its title, forms a neat volume of about 160
puges. The " Business Directory" contains
the address of firms in all the more important
towns of Oregon, and of Washington and Idaho
Territories, as well as iu those places of Cali-
fornia whose situation and business relations
connect them with the "Upper Country."
The map is well executed, and besides Idaho
and Montana, it represents in outline, Oregon,
and Washington Territory, together with the
northern portions of California, Nevada and
Wyoming, and shows the principal routes to
the new mining regions.

The part devoted to mining and statistical
information is quite full, giving brief descrip-
tions of the quartz mills, and more important
mines in each district, lists of locations already
recorded, with the number of teet they contain,
data respecting population, table of distances,
etc. , etc. We recommend the book to those
having business relations with the " Upper
Country."

[Translated aud collated for the Mining and Scientific
Press, by Dr. Lunszwert.]

The Transmutation of Metals — Singular
Developments.

At the present time the term Alchemist is
merely synonomous with " fool ;" although in
the dark ages it was a title of dignity given
to the adepts in the mystical art, who sought
by its aid to discover the " philosopher's stone,''
whereby they might transmute the base metals
into gold, and prepare the "Elixir of Life."
We say avarice, fraud, and folly were their
motives, yet these ephemeral researches were
instrumental, to an important extent, in the-
progress of the chemical art.

Balzac, to throw ridicule upon an nnappreci- 4
aled mvant, remarked that " he is trying to 1
make gold ;" and George Sand compares the
physiognomy of an indefatigable prospector to
that of an alchemist, lost in the research of the
absolute. Was it to that end that such men
as Rhases, Avicenne, Bacon, Albert the Great, I
Raymond Lulle, Nicholas Famel, Paracelsus, I
aud many others, have expended their lives over m
their crucibles and retorts.

The transmutation of metals was, in the I
middle ages, perfectly in accordance with the j
science of the day, and was not then in opposi-
tion to any known principle, but did have ab-
solute facts for a starting point. They were J
simply misunderstood. It is true that among j
the adepts of alchemy there were quacks and I
fools who pursued the most ridiculous manipa- |
lations. Some heated mercury in close vessels I
during consecutive years, or indulged in the ^
hope that by certain combinations of salts, gold 1
could be obtained ; others, through imposture, I
ventured even to deceive the public by pre- J
tended manipulations.

Among the arts of life some appear to possess
a progressive character, while it is in the na-
ture of others to be comparatively stationary.
Take artificial illumination as an example of
the former ; its history belongs to all stages of 1
human progress; it commences with the niutky J
glow of the fire-brand, and step by step, slowly, ■
surely it advances, until in the modem magneto- 1
electric machine of Faraday, we are enabled 1
to grind out an artificial sunlight, and com- I
pute it by borse-power standard Between I
these two extremes, the fire-brand, fit type of I
the dark ages, and the dazzling magneto-electric I
light, emblem of modern science, there are all 1
intermediate phases of progress; and beyond |
the modern refined methods of illumination the 1
improvements which may in the luture take 1
place are beyond prediction. Compare with j
this, for a familiar and somewhat parallel in- 1
stance, the art of catching fish ; compare the J
modern nets and hooks with those of the past ]
ages — compare the harpoons, spears, and creels I
of civilized people with the contrivances of the 1
African and other savages. If this be done it I
will be seen, we opine, that there is something 1
belonging to the nature of practice itself, which J
relies upon simple methods, such as must soon 1
be arrived at, and which once in practice have 1
not the expunsibilitv or propetty of growth be- fl
longing to instances of the first class. This 1
view, as we have put it, is, we are aware, I
true in a degree only : but, accepted with cau- 1
tion, it will be found, we believe, in a ntul- I
titude of instances, and, in the main, correct. |
The art of extracting gold from its matrices is, ,1
possibly, of a character intermediate between 1
the two extremes above instanced. It affects .)
simplicity, and certainly has progressed but I
little. The fleece sunk in Pactoleon streams 3
by the shepherds of the old world, and thus j
gradually becoming golden, is represented by -'l
the druggets and blanketings of the quartz
mills of the present day. The stamper is a
hammer. The Chilian mill a pestle and a
mortar; the amalgamating barrel, a churn. All I
these are indeed improvements for the median- 3
ical extra 'tion of gold from the rock ; but in-
ventions for gold extraction may be of a
chemical nature. Let us consider how far we
may indulge our hopes in this direction. We
have heard of fusion processes. There was
Louginaid's, and many., other propositions of
this nature, all of which have sunk into calm
repose. There was an American invention, iu
which the quartz was to be admirably dissolved
in a caustic solution, under pressure, and the
gold, however finely divided, was to subside
through the gelatinous mass ; all this was to
take place, and more thau all this. The waste
of the process was to supply, somehow, the re-
fined productions of the ceramic art ; it was to
be stained and dyed with all the brilliant tints
of the rainbow, aud was to be consolidated into

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blocks saitable fur new and gorgeous
Brcbiteciare. Our booses m>ra

cent palaces ..t lapis, opal, and j ispar. 1i>h-.^
n«it thin Bound ;i- it ire were ourselves romanc-
ing, and yet in truth we are but narrotinp a
ii«m uf the announcement. !!•■■
■■■ woe a chlorine process, in which
all furriM-r chemical experience was adroitly set
ut fault. These ore instances uf \>r>\

i 1 they tend to show
null u progress Im- been hitherto oiado
in adapting tin* processes of the chemist to the
extraction of gold on the grand scale.

A f«*w years etnce a famous professor of the

University of Hull, named Setuler, announced

th.it be bad discovered^ the grand I'hfl

Aoad 'iny ol Berliu indeed found in the retorts

of the chemist tin* presence of gold, but a few

■lav- after it wa* discovered that hi- wife, to

fl.itt- r his mania, had put gold leaf in' i

paratns. Some years ufter, a similar deception

was practiced in Kni:land. Dr. frice executed

sevi-ral times, in public, the transformation of

mercury iotosilverand into gold. by theaddition

of u I.' I' he Royal Society of

[ad don, of which Dr. Price was one ol the

Bloat distinguished members, being im]

with the effect of these reported experiments,

investigating committee to verity

1 Price then pretended that be had no

"■"'/•; but, being potto the wall, he

his comedy a terrible and unexpected

ij poisoning himself with prussic

acid.

Although these unsuccessful attempts ought
the last grace i" alchemy, othei - came
forward which seemed t" confirm the possibility
of t fit* transmutation uf metals.

Thus Van Helmont relates that, in 1518, he
received a quarter of a grain 'da substance by
winch he converted eight ounces of mercury
into pure g"M. IMvetius, physician to the
Prince ot Orange, claimed to have obtained
the Fame result : and the Count de Reuss
transformed, in the presence of the Emperor
Ferdinand III., two pounds and a-half of iner-
cirv info fine guld by one grain of a red pow-
iLt. With this gold a commemorative medal
WAS Struck, which could be seen as late as
17-7. at the Treasury Department at Vienna.

At the present time the " secret art " and
the researches of the middle ages are held in
>rision than formerly. The phenomena
of allotropism and isomerism sustain the
opinions of Bacon. Yerulam, Spinoza, Leib-
niiz, and Sir Humphrey Davy, who as the
priests of H'-rmes, believed in the philosopher's
BtfOne, and in the transmutation of metals.
Many of our readers will be astonished to learn
that two of the most illustrious chemists of the
present day, MM. Dumas and Berthelot, eu-
tertain the 8am e opinion.

A few months ago, Bertlielot. in a lecture
at the College of France, expressed himself as
follows : " The synthesis tends to the demon-
Stration of this capital truth, that the chemical
forces which govern organic [inorganic ?] mat-
ter are really, and without reserve, the same
which govern animal matter."

M. Dumas gives, in his excellent lessons on
philosophical chemistry, the following signifi-
cant words : " Is it possible to admit simple
bodies to be isomeric? This question touches
closely that of the transmutation of metals.
Affirmatively answered it would imply chances
of success in the search for the philosopher's
stone. We must then consult experience, and
experience, it must be confessed, is not as yet
opposed to the possibility of the transmutation
of elementary substances. Ou the contrary, it
even argues apainst our repulsing this idea as
one which is demonstrated by the present state
of our knowledge to be an absurdity.

The question of the transmutation of metals
has recently made a new advance, thanks to
the learned researches of Dr. Henry Favre, and
of M- Franz, the metallurgist, of Paris. The
possibility ot transforming silver, copper, and
mercury into gold, announced by them, has
strongly attracted the public attention. Never-
theless, in making their discovery public, the ob-
ject of the inventors has been less to prove that
they have succeeded in making gold, than to de-
monstrate the essential instability of element-
ary substances, the importance of which tact,
in the scientific world, is very great.

All substances in nature owe their respective
properties only to the fixation of forces, which
have passed, for the time being, into a static
condition, but which are always capable of
being called forth into a state of free activity.
All these substances, then, according to M.M.
Favre and Franz, should be regarded as pro-
duced by the operation of one and the same
common and original principle. It does not
follow, however, that the metals are composed
ol still sinioler elementary bodies, which, by
their intimate union, have hitherto escaped the
means of analysis. They should rather be
considered as simple in a chemical sense, but
as composite in a dyuamico-stalic sense. This
principle once admitted, it was easy to deter-
mine the experiments that should be made, and
which have been made accordingly. Among
these we will here record but one—the third.
It is so simple, quickly performed, and will, we

think.be perfectly intelligible to our readers.
Main quantity orcbiorhydrate ol

I in ammonia.
Il Bbould in- will pulverised. Ttai
tion i.-' filtered il it i* turbid. Chloride of silver,
■-till dump and perfectly white, is then added to
it, and the flask is shaken, lie- chloride of
sihvr dissolves, and the liquor immediately be-
turbid) fiS&uming ut the same time a

yellow color. Upon resting a while, a yellow
powder is deposited, which is collected with
care. The following ate the character
this powder : —

1. Treated with aqua regia.it dissolves com-
pletely.and a new addition of ammonia re-pre-
cipitates it.

2. It i- n ti fulminating.

3. It tarnishes gold by electrolysis, that is,
at the two polea of an element of Bunsen.

It will In- .-.-.■ii thai there id here produced a
most remarkable fact ; that is, a transforma-
tion and a separation simultaneously. The
ammonia is the solvent of th" chloride id' silver.
and at the sunn- time the reagent of the metal
transformed by the chlorine.

It results Irom the experiments of M M.
Favre and Franz that the transformation of
Silver into gold takes place in two distinct
stages or phases. The first has for its ohject
the change ol condition of the silver, which
does not yet, however, constitute gold. The
second has for its object and result the change
of tin- new indeterminate body into the defi-
nite condition of line gold.

Such a subject deserves, perhaps, to be
heated more in detail ; but we shall return to
it when M. M. Favre and Franz shall have
published their proceedings relative to the
transformation of copper and mercury into
gold. 'I he question is well worth the trouble.

Important to Secretaries.

The following Act (introduced by Senator
Robixso.v) has been passed by both branches
of the Legislature, and will lake effect imme-
diately upon the approval of the Executive :

AN ACT CONCERNING ASSESSMENTS UPON THE
STOCK OF CORPORATIONS.

Tlie People of the Stale of California, repre-
sented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as
follows :

Section 1. The Trustees of any corporation,
formed under the general jaws 0f tu;s state,
shall have power to levy and collect, lor the
purpose of paying the proper and legal expen-
ses of such corporation, assessments upon the
capital stock thereof, in the manner and form
and to the extent hereinafter provided, and not
otherwise.

Shc. 2. No one assessment shall exceed
■five per cent, of the stated amount of the
capital stock of the corporation, named
in the articles of incorporation, aud none
shall be levied while any portion of any
previous assessment shall remain unpaid,
or uncollected, except in cases where all the
powers of the corporation shall have been ex
ercised in accordance with the terms of this
act, for the purpose of collecting such previous
assessment, and except, also, the collection of a
previous assessment against one or more stock-
holders, restrained by injunction or otherwise;
in winch case, further assessment may be levied
aud collected according to this act.

Sec. 3. No assessment shall be levied except
by order of the Board of Trustees, concurred
in by a majority of said Board, and entered
upon the records of the corporation.

Sec. 4. Every order levying an assessment
shall specify the amount thereof and the time
when the person or persons to whom aud the
place or places where the same is payable. It
shall also appoint a day subsequent to the full
term of publication of the assessment uotice
on which the stock upon which, assessments
remain unpaid shall be deemed delinquent,
which said day shall not be less than thirty,
nor more than sixty days, from the time of the
making of the said order levying the assess-
ment, and a day for the sale of delinquent
stock, which shall not be less than fifteen, nor
more than sixty days from the time appointed for
declaring said .stock delinquent.

Skc. 5. Upon the making of such an order,
the Secretary shall cause to be published im-
mediately a notice thereof in the following
form :

" [Name in full.] [Location of works.] No-
tice is hereby given that at a meeting of the
Trustees of said Company, held on the [date],
an assessment of [amou.ht| pershare was levied
upon the capital stock of said Company, pay-
able [when, to whom, and where, particularly].
Any stock upon which said assessment shall
remain unpaid on the [day fixed] shall be
deemed delinquent, and will be duly adver-
tised for sale at public auction, and unless
payment shall be made before, will be sold on
the [day appointed], to pay the delinquent as-
sessment, together with costs of advertising
and expenses of the sale. [Signature of the
Secretary, with particular location of office.]"
Sec. 6. Said notice shall be published once

each week for four successive wi selce in some
daily or weekly paper published at the place
ted in the articles ol corporation aa the
principal plai po ration,

i ia tin' county
. ..:' the corporation are situ-
paper be published therein : pn
that if the woi I tie col poration are uol sit-

uated v, State or Territory ol the

United States, then publication in a paper of the
shall Dot be necessary; provided, td$Qt
that if there i? no newspaper published at the
place designated a- the principal place of busi-
ness "I the corporation, then the publication
shall '"' mad'- in the newspaper pubitBhed near-
est thereto ; and provided. ahOj that the notice
■I in the 5tll section of thU act may be
served by delivering a copy thereof, certified by
the Secretary, to each stockholder personally,
and in case ol Bttch service upon all the stock-
holders of said corporation, then no notice bj
publication shall be uecessary, and such per-
sonal notice shall be deemed complete,

Si r. ;. [f any portion of the assessment men-
tioned in said notice shall remain unpaid on
the day specified therein for declaring the
stock delinquent, the secretary shall, unless
otherwise ordered by the Board of Trustees,
Cause to be published in the same papers in
which the notice provided for in .Sec. 5 shall
have been published, a notice substantially in
the following form :

■'[Name in full. Location of works.] Notice.
— 'I here is delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied
on tin' [date,] |aiid assessments levied previous
thereto, if auy,] the several amounts set oppo-
site the names of the respective shareholders,
as follows : [Names, number of certiu'eate,
numb r of shares, amount.] And in accord-
ance with law, [and an order of the Board of
Trustees, made on the [dale,] if any such order
shall have been made,] so many shares of each
parcel of said stock as may be necessary, will
be sold at the [particular place.] on the [date]
at [the hour] of said day, to pay said delin-
quent assessments thereon, together with costs
of advertising and expenses of the sale. [Name
of Secretary, with particular location of office.]

Sec. 8. Said last named notice shall state
every certificate of stock with the number of
shares which it represents, and the amount due
thereon, separately, except where certificates
may not have been issued to parties entitled
thereto, in which case the number of shares and
amount due thereon, together with the fact
that tie certificates for such shares have not
been issued shall be stated.

Sec. 9. Said notice, when published in a
daily or weekly paper, or in both, shall be pub-
lished as follows: When published in addly
paper, the same shall be published for a period
of ten days, excluding Sundays and holidays,
previous to the day of sale. When published
in a weekly paper, the same shall be published
for two weeks previous to the day of sale.
The first publication of all delinquent sales
shall be at least fifteen days prior to the day of
sale.

Sec 10. By the publication of the said no-
tices, as hereiubefore provided, the corporation
shall acquire jurisdiction to sell and convey a
full, complete, perfect, and absolute title to all
of the stock described in the notice of sale upon
which auy portion of the assessment or costs
of advertising shall remain unpaid at the hour
appointed lor the sale, but shall sell no more of
such stO' k than is necessary to pay the assess-
ments due and cost of sale.

Sec. 11. On the day and at the place, and
as nearly as may be at the hour appointed in
the notice of sale, the Secretary, who is hereby
fully empowered and authorized, shall, unless
otherwise ordered by the Boaid of Trustees,
sell, or cause to be sold at public auction, to
the highest bidder for cash, so many shares of
each parcel of said described stock as may be
necessary to pay the assessment and charges
thereon, according to the terms of said notice
of sale ; provided, that if payment be made
befoie the time fixed for sale, the party paying
shall only be required to pay the actual cost of
advertising.

Sec. 12. The person offering at. such sale to
pay the assessment and costs for the smallest
number of shares, or fraction of a share, shall
be deemed the highest bidder.

Sec. 13. If, at the sale of any stock under
the foregoing provisions of this Act, no bidder
shall offer to take and purchase the same for
the amount of the assessments, and costs and
charges then due upon the same, then and in
such case the same may be purchased and bid
in by the company or corporation, through the
Secretary or President, or any Director or
Trustee thereof, at a sum equal to the amount
of the assessments, costs, and charges due
upon the same ; and in pursuance and by virtue
of snch purchase, the said assessments, costs
aud charges, shall be credited, as satisfied and
paid in lull, on the books of such corporation,
and entry of the transfer of such stock to such
corporation, in pursuance of such sale and
purchase, shall be made- on the books of said
corporation. While such stock shall remain
the property of such corporation, the same

shall not be assessable, nor shall nny dividends

be declared upon the same ; but all assess-
ments and dividends shall be apportioned Upon
and against the other slock of such Company
ed by such corporation, All purchases
of its own slock made by any corporation, in
BCCurdaDce with the provisions ol this section,
shall bd held valid, and as vesting the legal
title to the -utile in said corporation ; aud the
Stock so purchased shall be held subject to the
control of the remaining stockholder, who may
make such disposition ot the same as they may
deem fit, in accordance with the by-laws of the
corporation or vott* of a majority of all the re-
maining shares. Whenever any portion of the
capital stock of any corporation is held by the
said incorporation by purchase as aforesuid, a
majority of the remaining shares ol stock in
said corporation shall be held to be a majority
of the shares of the stock in said corporate
company for all purpose ol election or voting
ou auy question before a stockholders' meeting.

Sec 14. The times or dates fixed in any
notice of assessment or notice of delinquent
sule, published according to the provisions of
this act, may be once extended fur a period of
not more than thirty days, by order of the
Board of Trustees, duly made and entered on
the records of the corporation, but no order for
extending" the time lor the performance of any
act specifier* in any notice shall be effectual
unless notice of such extension or postpone-
ment be appended to and published with the
notice to which [the] order relates.

Skc. 15. No assessment duly levied shall be
rendered invalid by a failure to muke proper
publication of the notices hereinbefore provided
for, nor by the non-performance of any act
required to be performed in order to enforce
the payment of the same ; but in case of any
substantial error or omission in the course of
proceedings for collection, all previous proceed-
ings, except the levying of the assessment,
shall be void, and publication shall be begun
anew.

Sec. 16. No action shall be sustained to
recover any stock, or invalidate the sale of any
stock for delinquent assessments, upon the
srround of any irregularity in making the assess-
ment, or for any irregularity in or defect of the
notice of such sale, or fur any defect or irregu-
larity in the sale, unless the party seeking to
maintain such action shall first pay or tender
to Ike corporation or the party h'lding such
stockso sold, the sum for which the same was
sold, together with all subsequent assessments
which may have been paid thereon, and inter-
est on such sums from the time they were paid ;
and no such action shall be sustained unless
the same shall be commenced by the filing of
a complaint and the issuance of a sunimuns
thereon within six months after such sale shall
have been made.

Sec. 17. "An Act Concerning Assessments
upon the Stock of Corporations," approved
April 4th. 1864, and all Acts and parts of
Acts, inconsistent witli the provisions of this
Act, are hereby repealed ; provided, that such
repeal shall not affect proceedings commenced
for the collection of assessments heretofore
levied, but all such assessments may be col-
lected in accordance with the provisions of the
laws then in force.

Seo. 18. This Act shall take effect imme-
diately.

The Use of Sodium. — The Alia of this
city, in noticing the experiments of Professor
Sitliman in the use of sodium, which we gave
at length three weeks ago, adds the following
confirmatory evidence :

We add to the opinion of Professor Silli-
man the experience cf R. B. Gray & Co.,
manufacturing goldsmiths of this ciiy. They
have been in the habit of reducing the
"Bweeps" — that is the sweep:ngs and refuse of
their establishment— into which considerable
quantities ot the precious melals find their
way, and at the last reduction, after the sweeps
had been nut through the regular process, and
were ready to be thrown away, according to
custom, an experiment was tried by working
them over again with sodium. The result was
that nearly as much gold was obtained from
the second process as from the first. This
work was done in a Knox amalgamating pan.
It will be observed that these experiments
relate only to the amalgamation of gold. Mr.
Kustel, one of our most competent metallur-
gists, has given it as his opinion that no plan
has yet been devised for using sodium to ad-
vantage in silver mining.

The guards on the trains on the Swedish
railways are required to have a knowledge of
the elements of surgery, that in case of acci-
dents they maybe able to render medical assis-
tance. An ambulance, fitted up with every
requiste, forms a part of each train.

Mosey by Mail, — Subscribers and advertisers remitting
us money in less sums than S50, can do so by mail at our
risk if tbey will register tbeir letters; we will take no

isk on unregistered letters, or letters by express. Re-

nittauces by express must be prepaid,;

186

Sbt pitting mil Mmilik §vm.

Why Childben Die The reason why chil-
dren die i8 because they are not taken care of.
From the day of their birth they are stuffed
with food, choked with physic, suffjcated in
hot rooms, steamed in bed clothes. So much
for in-doors. When permitted to breathe a
breath of air once in a summer, and once or
twice in the coldest months, only the nose is
permitted to peer into daylight. Bare legs,
bare arms, bare necks, girted middles, with an
inverted umbrella to collect the air and chill
the other parts of the body. A stout, strong
man goes out on a cold day with gloves and
overcoat, wollen stockings, and thick, double-
soled shoes. The same day a child of three
years old, an infant in flesh and blood, and bone
and constitution, goes out with soles as thin as
paper, cotton socks, legs uncovered to the
knees, neck bare ; an exposure which would
disable the nurse, kill the mother iu a fortnight,
and make the father an invalid for weeks.
And why ? To harden them to a mode of
dress which they ' are never expected to
practice.

Trades and Manufactures.

Pacific Glass Works

Are now prepared to execute orders for tbe manufacture of

Ail SJucln of Bottles tu Order.

Office, No. 621 Clay street, San Francisco. 3vll-3m

JOHN BAAIJEJL,

(SUCCESSOR TO O. GOR1)

MABBLE ~W O It 351 S ,

No. 408 Pine st. bet Montgomery and Kearny, San Francisco.

Mantels, Monument *, TomH Plumbers' Slabs,
Etc., On hand and Mauulaclured to order.
JJ3}- Goods shipped to all parts of the State. Orders re-
spectfully solicited. 5v8-3m

JVA.TH^JVI33X. GKAT,

General Furnishing Undertaker,

641 Sacramento St, corner of Webb, San Francisco.
Barstow's Metallic Burial Caslcets and Cases.

THF.ODOEE KAUUEXBEBS,

Maker of Models for Inventors.

MACHINES, MATHEMATICAL, OPTICAL AND PHIL-
OSOPHICAL instruments, scales, Weights, .etc. Steel
stumps. Hies ami Hie siuluug, Embossing stamps. Kepair-
ing ol machinery promptly attended to.

No. ila MarKet street, San Francisco. n7-tf

Palmer's i*ateixt
ARTIFICIAL LEG,

Mauui'actured ill Philadelphia., Finn.
J-1K> IS JEWJETT, AGENT.

629 Washington Street, San Francisco, CaL lOvS-Tm

ITasIiioiia,it>le Boot Malsex-,

REPAIRING NEATLY DONE, AT SHORT NOTICE.
N'o. 1? Fourth Street.
Near Market street, San Francisco.
15vl0-lm*

FIRE, HYDRAULIC & SUCTI01U HOSE,

AticI I^eatlier Belting.
M. M. COOK <& SON,

801 Battery Street, San Francisco,

Are now manufacturing as above, Fire, Hydraulic and
Suction Hose, and .ueaiiier lieUin^, of any tfimeuaiun and
in au> quantity which may be desired. Fire Hose and
Belling constantly on band or luaiiutacmred to order. Also
Saddles and Uoiae Oullurs.

Tbusubacribers would respectfully a*k purchasers to call
and examine llieir slock— also testimonials ol'ibe ellicieucy
of their work from such as have useu their hose both lot- hie
and mining purposes Adi|>luma was awarded to us last
year, by the Ateehauics' institute, ol this city, and a silver
medal [his vear. Livll-ly

SAJS FKANCISCO

CORDAGE MANUFACTORY.

CONSTANTLY ON HAND,
A Large ami Complete Assortment

MANILA CORDAGE,

FOE MINING PURPOSES

also

WHALE L.I1VE, BALE ROPE, ETC.,
Manufactured from Pure Manila Hemp.

Hoisting Ropes for Deep Shafts,

ALSO

Xiines for JTerry Boats,

Manul'ac Lured lo Order.
Office at TVJKBS «fc CO.'S,

Nos. 611 and 613 Frontstreet

Manufactory tit the Potr«

l4vlo

Its correspondents arc men of science and le iruiug, anil
nail Irom alia parts of tin' coast. It ia published at San
Francisco, at $5 per annum, or $;j for v is months. Address
Dewey & Co., publishers of Miring Prkss, 3*u Francisco.
pSye County News.

Professional Cards.

Our Patent Agency.

Tbe Patent Agency of the Mining and Scientific Press
has been signalized with remarkable success during the
past two years. The importance to the inventive genius of
this coast of a thorough and reliable agency for the solicita
tion of Letters Patent from the United States and foreign
Governments cannot be ovcr-rated.and tbe Proprietors of the
Press, feeling tbe responsibility which rests upon them, and
the reward which must follow tbe faithful performance of
their trusts, will take care to afford inventors every advan-
tage to be secured to them through a competent and re-
sponsible agency upon this coast.

©- C- I5XJGJ3DEE1 «fc SON,

ARCHITECTS.

DESIGNS, MACHIXE lUtAWIXGS, AN30

bimwi:«js ox wood.
7 4= and. 75 Montgomery Block

SAN FRANCISCO. 25vl0-3m

FREDERICK MAXSELL.

Mechanical & Architectural Draughtsman,

No. 422 California street, corner of Leidsdorff.

Drawings of Models made for parties applying for pa
tents at Washington or London. mar23-tl.

JAMES HM. TAYLOR,

Attorney and Counsellor at Law,

COURT COMMISSIONER, appointed by the Fourth District

Court, COMMISSIONER O' DEEDS for Nevada

and Massachusetts,

Court Block, Suit Francisco.

Entrances opposite City Hall, Merchant street, and 636

DR. H. AUSTIN,

DENTIST,

3Vo. 634 "Washington Stx-eet,

Between Montgomery and Kearny Streets

[OVER SAN FRANCISCO BATHS]

SAN FRANCISCO. 20vl0-qy

AXJGXJST IKXTN-AJST,

Stock Broker,

Member of the
San Francisco Stock and Exchange Board,

Buj's and Sells Stocks, Bonds, Etc.

Office, No. MO Washington Street, San Francisco.

2vl0

Mining Engineer and Metallurgist,

Address - - - - - San Francisco.

WILLIAM I*. BLAKT:,
MENBNC ENCSNEER,

Will make Surveys and Examinations of Mines, or give
advice regarding their working, the erection of Ma-
chinery, etc.

Office at Union Iron Works, corner of First and Mission
sis., or Lock Box 2,077 1'ost Office, Sun Francisco.
Ilv22qy

W. 0. ANDREWS,
NOTAET PUBLIC

— AND —

COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS,

636 Montgomery Street.
10v8qy

G£OfiG>£ M. EAK£IC,

Lithographer & Engraver,

No. 523 Montgomery St., San Francisco.

MINING STOCK CERTIFICATES LITHOGRAPHED
IN MOST ARTISTIC STYLE. GALL AND
EXAMINE SPECIMENS.
10v8-tf

SHEEMArl DAT,
^Mining" Eng'ijULeex*,

No. ST Montgomery Block, San Francisco,

Will examine, survey and report upon mines, and cons
and advise concerning investments m mining property, or
tbe machinery management and expenditures uf mines.
22q*

To Mining Companies.

A GENTLEMAN OF MUCH EXPERIENCE AS A KIS-
ing Superintendent, in England, Spain, and on the 1'n-
cille const, and one intimately acquainted with every de-
partment of mining, and with nearly every class of miner-
al, is desirous of securing a position as Superintendent of
some mining operation in California or Nevada. The appli-
cantwus for louryears Superintendent of the New Alma-
den Quicksilver Mine, in this state. The best of reference
given on application at this office.
Sau Francisco, Oct. 12, 16(35 .fivlltf

REMOVAL.

MONS. aTcOXJLON",

Informs his patrons that he has removed his DRAWING
SCHOOL from Pine street to
410 Kearny Street.
Drawing Clai

DllA'"

20vll.Ii;

ving Classes in the Evening will take place ns usual.
A WINGS FOR PATENTS accurately and neatly done.

Important to California's. — Many inventors have

lately hud their claims lor Patents wiriu'nsly (and insome
cases fatally)delayed by Hie unqual ideation of agents who
have not complied wit lube Gfivernment license and ivvciuie
laws, as well as other new and imperative regulations
These discrepancies, although arising irorii the inexperiencs
ot honest agents, are nonetheless dangerous to applicants
tor ua ten is, whose safest course Is to 'trust their business
with none hut active and experienced solicitors. Tin.- Miff-
u*p Attn Scientific Piiebs Pati-.vt Aucncv lias- strictly coin-
piled with the requisitions of the Donartinenl, and properly
fllcd all necessary papers as Claim Agents.

Metallurgy.

EXGSHEIMER'S CONCENTRATOR

KECEITED THE FIRST PREMIUM

From the ROYAL POLYTECHNIC SOCIETY, in Corn-
wall, and was higlilv reconiniendud by the Commissioners
as the most Simple and Effective Concentrator for all kinds
of Ores.

Every Quartz Mill ought to have them, as they not
only save Gold and Silver, but also tbe Quicksilver and
Sufphurets, without extra labor. They can be built en-
tirely ot wood at the mine, and will ,-eparate more per-
fectly in one operation, than any other Concentrator in
use. "Apply to

J. MOSMEIMER,

23vllqy

423 Washington street.

EUROPEAN

METALLURG-ICAL "WORKS,

AND

Practical 3JCInijag School,
Bryant Street, Between Third and Fourth,

SAN FRANCISCO.

THE Proprietors are at all times prepared to work or t
Oressent to this establishment— either in large or sm

test
small
quantities— by such process as may be found best adapted to
their chemical character, after a ei1 refill analysis has been
made. Test lots of Ore adapted to the smelting process at-
tended to. sulpburct. pyrltous, and the (so-called) " rebel-
lous ores," are having especial attention paid to their suc-
cessful treatment. Assaying in the humid and dry way.
Also, relining by cupellation, done at moderate rates.

PRACTICAL MINING SCHOOL.

Tbe proprietors— encouraged by numerous applications
from gentlemen desirous of pursuing tlic study of practical
metallurgy— have concluded to admit parties on reasonable
terms. Having In their Mill all tbe necessary appli-
ances for crushing, roasting, amalgamating, smelting, re-
fining and assaying, as also a well extended Laboratory for
the analysis of Ores and Minerals, a good opportunity is
here offered to acquire a sound practical knowledge of the

SODIUM A. M .A. 3L, G- ^ M !

"With Instructions for Its *Use.

THE ABOVE

FOB SAI.E IJT AST QUANTITY THAT

HAT I5E JIEQ I IBEL,

— BY—

H. P. WAKELEE, Importer,

2vl2 lm Corner Montgomery and Bush streets.

G. KUSTEL,

Metallurgist and Mining Engineer,

Stevenson House, corner Montgomery and California sts.

Ores Analyzed,
Advice given, and Plans Furnished for working of different

BOALT «fe STETEFELDT,

Metallurgists and Mining Engineers

AUSTIN, NEVABA.

Western Branch of ADELBERG & RAYMOND, No. 90
Broadway, New York. llvll

Copper, Lead, G-olcK, Silver,

Nickel and Cobalt Ore.

The above Ores are either purchased or liberal advances
made upon consignments, at the lowest British rates ol In-
terest, For particulars apply to

THOMAS PRICE,

Agent for Townshend Wood «fc Co., Swansea.

MLA-ItXIN &■ CO.,

Office, Stevenson Honw,
Corner California and Montgomery streets (up stairs).

WILL COKT11ACT FUR THK

PURCHASE OF COPPER ORES,

Assay ng eight per cent, and upwards of Copper to the

We will make advances upon Ores of Copper.

San Francisco, 1'ost Office Box 1259, 22

MIIVJEKS

Who wish to erect Quarlz Mills, Concentrating or Smelting
Works, will And it to their Interest to consult the under-
signed, as in the best and cheapest mode of Reducing Ores.
Being acquainted with all the modern Improvements of
Europe and America, in Mining, Machinery and Metal-
lurgy, I undertake the erection of any kind of Works, and
warrant their successful operation.

Gold, Silver and Copper Ores bought in any quantity.

Assay of Ores made by a new Fire Process in half the
usual time, an at half price.

Apply to J, MOSEEEIMEK,

2SvIlqy 423 Washington street, Sau Francisco.

W. S. KEYES, A, M,,

(GRADUATE OF SCHOOL OF MINES, FREIBURG.)

Office, northwest corner Montgomery and Sacramento

Streets.

Room No. 19, over Parrott A Co s Bank.

Assays— Analysis of Ores, Mineral Waters,

etc., etc. Minesexamined and reported upon.

Office Hours, from 9 to 12 M. 8vl2tf

Si'uscmmcRB who do not receive the Muusg .and
Scientific I'uess iu due time, arc requested to inform (be
publishers.

W. A. GoonVEAR. T. A. Blase.

GOODYEAR «& BLAKE,

Civil iiznl Alining ICug'ineevs

— AND —

MIetallxirgists.

Among others, refer by permission to—

Prop. Slllimai* New Haven Ct.

Da. John Torrey, U. S. Assaycr, New York City.

W. C. Ralston, D. O. Mills, Bank of California;.

Bahron & Co., San Francisc.
Address, P. O. Box 2,092, San Francisco, Cal. 9vl2qr

SODIU M,

Potassium* Magnesium,

And a fresh supply of

PURE CHEMICALS.

Just received and for sale by

JOHN TAYLOR <fe CO.,

4vl2-lm fii2 Washington street.

WILLIAM DE»JE]VItO©E,

Agent for Metirt, Vivian «fe Son and IMllwyn «fe <
Co., Smelters at Swansea,

Is prepared to buy in any quantity

COPPER, SILVER, GOLD, LEAD

AND OTHER VALUABLE ORES;
Also T.ead Bars Containing; Gold and Silver,

US- Full value paid on delivery in this Clty.-ffiff
Address Lock Box No. 992, P. O., San Francisco. 25vl0

ADVAN CES

ON

MADE

Copper Ore,

BY ALSOP & CO.,

California Street, San Fraueisco.

Mines Sold in New York,

THE SUBSCRIBER HATING EXCELLENT FACILITIES
for disposing of Gold, Silver and Copper Minos of the
Pacific coast in New York and Boston, 'Will be pleased to
confer with those having mines for sale. No charges unless
sales ar.e made
Refers to R. G. Sueath, G. W\ Glbhs, Thos. Hill.
4vi2 J. WILLIAMS, 413 East street.

By Authority of the State of California,

Having fully Compiled with the Law by a I>e-

posit of $525,OUO Boudsof the State of

California and the United States.

BIGELOW & BROTHER,

General Insurance Agents.

Fire, Marine, and Life Insurance.

CAPITAL K KPKC SK N TED $15,000,00 0.
California Deposit, $525,000.

OFFICES — 7i. "W, corner of Montgomery and

Sacramento streets.

COMPANIES REPRESENTED:

HOME INSURANCE CO. OF N. Y., Assets $3,700,000

HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE CO., Assets 1,500,000

PHENIX INSURANCE CO., N. Y., Assets l.OOu.UOO

ARCTIC INSURANCE CO., N. Y., Assets 700 4)00

WASHINGTON INSURANCE CO., N. Y., Asscte... 700,000

NEW YORK ACCIDENTAL INS. CO., Assets 260,000

CONNECTICUT MUTUAL LIFE INS. CO., Assets.. 8,LiOO,000

POLICIES issued on Freights, Cargoes and Treasure from
and to all parts of the World.

FIRE INSURANCE POLICIES issued on all kinds of In-
surable Property in Country or City.

ACCIDENTAL POLICIES issued on the most favorable
terms, insuring the payment of slated sums In the event of
death, ora fixed Weekly Compensation for Total Disability
for the term of twenty-she weeks for any one accident.
These Policies cover all kinds ot Accidents, and are issued
for single trips or for the year.

Losses Payable In Gold Cola of the United
States. "

We represent Companies

That Have Stood the Test of Year*,

And offer as favorable terms as any on the Pacific Coast.

BIGELOTV «fc BROTHER,
20vlltf General Agents.

Bv Mail. — The Mining and Scientific Pnuse will be sent
by mail to any partof the civilized world. In cuse of re-
moval, subscribers have only to inform us of tbe post-
office address of their old and new location, and the paper
will be sent accordingly.

Snnd us Word.— ir any subscriber to this journal ftOfl
to receive the same regularly aud promptly, they will con*
fer a favor by informing us at once.

??ne Pining nnil Scientific g res*.

187

Thk Adrian (Hishigun) SapnUor relates

Mowing incideol :
•A little girl about t-.vo years old and a
diminutive little thing at that, while playing
with li-r iir.'ilier, by some

it, fell into a well about thirty reel
tn the water. The bucket wag down lit
probably went down with the child), and the
„,,, Mi if, instead of w isting her i n
fruitlett screams, caught the rope and swung
tin- bucket partially under the child ; the little
hands grasped the pail, and it was clrawn to
the top and rescued bj the terrified bul coui
parent. 1 taring its perilous journey
looked up ami several times culled
'mamma,' A more thrilling peril and

■eldom occurs, and mil I, the whole thing is

■oxl to miraculous ; nut the facts are beyond
cavil."

New Srini.it, II. ii Stockton, — A con-

tract has been let for building a new seliool-
BOnae for the North District School of Si it kton

'I'll., si/... ol the building is twenty-six by forty
bet, and one story ,.! sixteen feet in bight,
ign is very u at, and when lie- house
is lini-lii. 1 an-. nihil, to contract, it will be one
ol tin- finest in that part <■! tin- St.it.-.

' What is wanting,1 said Napoleon one day
to Ma. l,t i n Cninpan, ' in order that the youth of
a be well educated ? ' 'Good mothers,1
was th.- reply. Tin- Emperor tvu- most forci-
bly Struck with this answer. • Here,' said he,
i.-> a .-yslein in one word.'

PACHFDG Eii&W

A. lSuMnews CorapUment.

P>:rwr*iv, 0ot4, 1885.

■ I t i \ Co.— Gentlemen : your note inform-
1n^ in.- ui.it my patoul for Crushing aud Bating Machine is
pniered to he I band ['lease accept m^ th.iuk.s h>r
Hi*- prompt nndbufliDoss like manner with which the case
b Inclosed find twenty dollars for

balance Government lees Respect fully, oto.

' JACOB PRICE.

-^ii nut loan "Wantetl.

Av Ekootkk, Mho would i .»ko charge of a Stationary
:n iin- city nr country, fi>r a reasonable salary, de-
i ailualloD. Address, " Englae," Box 17, S.in

)t o Posi OfUCn. 6vl'2tf

RUGGLES' PRINTING PRESS

JT 01* SSsile or" Ex eh nil go.

The Proprietors of the Mixing am> Scnrarmc Prims have
On hand n Half Hcdtum Rug-jita Engine Job Press, in con
din, ,11 Root] ii- now, which will be sold cheap, or exchanged
for a, good ii., -I p ,,i modlom or Inrgo size.

DIWET «fc CO., Job Printers,

Office, S05 Clay street.

Machinists , and Foundries.
UNION IRON WORKS,

SSfelCl'illllClltO.

WILLIAMS, HEILBRON & CO.,

MAN'Ur'ACTUKKRS OF

STEAM EjVGIjVES, BOILERS,
And ull kind* mI* Mltiliif* Machinery.

Also. Hay ami Wine Presses made and repaired

with neatness, durability and dispatch.

Dunbitr'H Patent Seir-JLttJimtlnsf Steam Pint on

PACKING, for new ami old Cylinders, manufactured

to order.

Front Street, between X and O strecta,

livll Sachamknto City

NEPTUNE IRON WORKS,

Corner of Mis-. ion and Fremont Streets,
SAN FRANCISCO.

SIARIXE,
Eoconiotive,

And all kinds of
HIGH PRESSURE

Steam Boilers

MADE.
All Boilers guaranteed and
tested by U. S. Boiler In-
BpectOE before sent out of
the Simp, at Shop expense.

AHkinds of Slieetlron and

Wuler Pipe, Coal Oil

Stills, Wrought Iron

Worms, etc., etc.

Manufactured to Order.

Old Bol k'r.f Repaired

1>. CAMERON'.

PORTLAND BOILER WORKS.

MOYNIHAN «fc A-ITDKlSPf,
Boiler Makers ami Slicet Iron Workers,

N B.— All kinds nf Boiler and Sheet Iron Work executed
at the shortest notice, and on the most reasonable terms.

Ml«-luii street, between Beale and Fremont streets. San
Francisco. 10-via

JOHN LOCHHEAD'S

8TJ3AM ENC-irSTE WORKS,

Xteule Street, near Misiion Street,

SAN FRANCISCO.

Steam Engines of every description built to order— Marin
Stationary, or Locomotive.

TEulBtlnic and Pumping jEiifflnea,

Portable Engines of all Sizes; Donkey Pumps, Etc
20v9q JOHN LOOHHEAD, Practical Engineer

THE PACIFIC IRON "WORKS,

First «fe Fremont Ste.» between Mission. «fc Howard, ©an Franolsoo,

Tin' proprietors of the above Works invite the attention of all parties Interested to their greatly Improved and unc-
qaated facilities for manufacturing Stenm Engines and Boilers, both Murine and Stationary, of any required size and
pattern, Quartz Mills, Amalgamating, Pumping and Hoisting Machinery of the mosl approved construction. Flour. Saw,
and Sugar Mills, Water Wheels, Ac, So. our pattern list Is most complete and extensive, embracing the late improve-
menu In all classes of machinery adapted to use on this coast- Wo would call especial attention to the fact that we have
secured the exclusive right of manufacture for the Pacific Coast of the celebrated Greene Engine, conceded to be the
most economical and perfect working Engine now In use. We arc also exclusive manufacturers ol the celebrated

ISrynn Ituttcry, Varncy'i* Amalgamators and Separators, Bycrxnn'N Superheated Steam Amal-
(lanmtorH and Rotary Crusher*, Stone .ISreakerN, disc. Orders respectfully Solicited.

GODDARD «fc COMPANY.

J±. ROMAN & COMPANY,
BOOKSELLERS, DIPORTEKS AMD PUBLISHERS,

411 and 410 Montgomery Street, Sun Fi-nnclnco,

Otter for sule a large und well-selected stock of Works on the >a eelii.nleal Art.,

Mining, Assaying, Metallurgy, Engineering, Architecture and Carpentry,
Chemistry, Drawing, Agriculture, Geology, Mineralogy, etc.

A. EOIIU «fc CO., PUISI.IS1I

NEVADA AND CALIFORNIA PROCESSES,

Of Silver and Gold Extraction, by GUIDIO KUSTEL, 8vo., price,

and Milliue

%3P All new work* received a

the best Book published for Miners, Prospectors

*oon as published, ■ '.: -i
FOR SA.TJJ2 A. T THE LOWEST I* It I C IE S3 ,

9vl2-lm ORDERS BY MAIL PROMPTLY AND CAREFULLY ATTENDED TO.

Vulcan Iron Works Company

[ESTABLISHED 1850.]
First. IVatonia and Fremont Streets*

ikon Foxjisrr>E::R!5i,

Steam Engine and Locomotive
imjinc/oErts,

Boiler Makers, and Workers in Sheet Iron, Brass and Copper.

These Works have lately been Increased by the addition o
newshopson Fremont Street, doubling ilic capacity of the
oriRiiialcstabllBhinont. Thfi* faeiliiiesfor turning out ma-
chinery pr i"iiv and efficiently, are now uncquaicd in the

SUite, Their Boiler Works luivo also been enlarged corres-
pondingly.

The Company are prepared to execute orders for all
classes of Muelilnery and Boiler Work, such as
Mining, Steanndiip, and Steamboat Machinery,
Railroad Machinery, Flouring Mills,

Locomotives, Quartz Mills,

Car Trucks, Sugar .Mills,

Car Wheels, Saw Mills,

Housings and Irons; and
Manufacturing Machinery of Every Kind.

Sole Manufacturers of

HEPBURN & PETERSON'S REDUCING PAN AND AMAL

OAMATOR
HEATH'S AMALGAMATOR;
IIK-SK & MOORE'S IMPROVED HOWELL QUARTZ

CRUSHER;
BAUX ,V UUIOD'S AMALGAMATOR AND SEPARATOR;
FAUCIIERV'SU.UAKTZ GRlNDEIt AM) WATER WHEEL
JONVAL'S IMPROVED WATER WGEEL:
LER'EL'S AMERICAN DuUliLE TURBINE WATER

WHEELS.
STEVEN'S PISTON PACKING RINGS.

They have also a large assortment of Patterns for Pump-
lni' uiKl Hulstfi^ Mnuliiuury, Gearing, I'lillles, Water Mill
Irons, Hydraulic and Screw Presses, Retorts, Kuruaees,
Grate Bars, House Fronts, OniameuLal Fence Posts and
Paling, Stove Ranges, etc., etc.

Quartz Stamper*, Shoe* and I>le*, of the best
IKard Iron. <tlu:ii*tz Screen* »l'l£.ii*»ka

Iron 1'unched to Oi-iler. 27

GEORGE T. PRaCY,
MACHINE W O X^ i S @ ,

Nos. 109 aud 111 Fremont street, near corner of Mission,

opposite mechanics' mill,

SAN FRANCISCO.

STJEAM ENGINE, TLOXIK, AXD SAW MIXrf

Anil Qnartx Machinery, Printing: Prefcueit,

AKO

MACHINERY OF EVERY DESCRIPTION MADE AND
REPAIRED.

JSJ-Speclal attention paid to Repairing.™©* qy-3

GBO. W. I'llt.SCOTT.

I M. SCOTT.

UNION IEON WORKS!

Corner First and Mission streets,

SAN FRANCISCO.

E3^'Z,A.33XJI^I-IEI> I3V 1849.

HAVING INCREASED OUR FACILITIES TN EVERY
Department, we are now prepared at the shortesl
notice and at the most ivasuiinuk- ratus, u, furnish all kinds
and description of Miiehini-ry, inclndiii» sn-am Eiif-ines.
Quartz Mills, Minium Pumps of all kinds, Hoislini? Gear, Gas
VVoi-k, LHUinlry Machiiu-ry, Architi-ctiirfil and Ornamuntm
Oiistintts Su-nr Mills, Saw and Flour Mills, Water Wheels of
ull kind;-. Hydraulic. Hay, Rag, Screw and Drop Presses,
Coinin- Machiiu-ry, Pile Drivers, Rait and Malt Mills, uud
all kinds of Castings.

Engines.

Marine Enplnefi, OsclllatiiiR and Beam: Stern and Side
Wheel Boals, Lueomolives, Slalionarv Engines, Horizontal,
Upright, Uscillalinii and Ream, from six to fifty Inches
diameter. Also, Scott and ErkarCs Adjustable Cut-blT Regu-
lator—best in use; W. R. ErkaiTs Ra'lance Valve for Sta-

Boilers.

Locomotive, Flue, Tilth
and every \
pipes for pu

Unri
ety of Boiler Wol

Amalgamating

Wheeler &' Riiudalt's tmprov
Zenas Wheeler's Improved tint
Veateii's tubs, Prater's concent]
pan, German Bau-els, Anistra
tiers of all descriptions, Retorls
Silver and Gold, Portable Sti
ies, lor wood or iron frames,
machines with the latest Jmpi
Stamps, Mortars, Cams, Pansai

BLAKE'S PATENT QUARTZ

Oil Boring Tools and Machinery,

Of the latest and most improved construction, made from
drawings lately made by Prof. Blake at the oil wells in
Pennsylvania.

We have the facilities for working gold and silver quartz
and other ores, to test their value, by the hundred weigh)
or ton.

Russia Iron Screens, of all degrees of fineness and of all
Qualltiesof iron.

All work done in the best manner at the lowest cash

21vl6 H. J. BOOTH «fc CO.

:ht, Cylinder and Cornish,
U, All sizes of tubes and

Machinery.

fed Tractory Curve Pan,
bottom pan, Beldin's pan,
mors, Waklee'spans, Beers'
Gearing, Chile Mills. Set-
of all sizes and shapes, for
imp Mills, Straight Batter-
Dry Crushing Batteries, or
■ovenients, every variety ol
id Tubs.
CRUSHERS, of all sizes.

LEWIS COFEEY. J.S. U1SDON

I/EWIS COFFEY & RISDOJV,

Steam Eoiler & Sheet Iron "Works.

THE only exclusively Boiler Making establishment on the
Pacific Coast owned and rondueled by Practical Holler
Makers. AH orders lor New Work and the repairing of Old
Work, executed asordet'ed, and warranted an in quality.

Old Stand, corner of Bosh mid Market streets, opposite
Oriental Hotel, Kim Francisco.

PALMER, KNOX & CO.,

Golden State Iron Works,

tic. lO, XI, %t and 2S Flrat Street,
BAN FBANCISCO.

MAKVTACIVKK ALL KIUPS OF

MACHINERY,

Ml AM EKGIXES AND QUARTZ MILLS

DUNBAR'S IMPROVED

^oir-AdJtistmyr Piston T»nolclner,

Requires no sprhiE!* or screws; is iiiwuy* Menm thjhl;

without excessive friction, and never

gets slack or leaky*

WHEELER A RANDALL'S

NEW GKI\I>EIt AM> AMALGAMATOR,

HEPBURN & PETEBSii.VS

AMALGAMATOR AM> SEPARATOR,

Tyler's Impro veel Water "Wlieel,

Giving the greatest power, at lower cost, than any
Wheel In use, There are ov«r I.Mw u;,

giving universal satisfaction.
KNOX'S AMALGAMATORS,

WITH PALMER'S PATENT STEAM I'll .■ ST,

Superior lor working either Gold or Silver Ores.

Genuine AVliIte Iron Slump Mmr* nud Slea

Having been engaged for the pastab&i yonra In quarts
miuiuK, and being conversant with all the improvements,
either In Mining or Milling, we are prepared to furnish, at
the shortest notice, the most perfect machinery for reduc-
ing ores, or saving either gold or rdlver. lLtvU)qy-tf

FULTON

Foundry and Iron Works.

HINCKLEY & CO,,

aUNOFACTURKRS OT

STEAM ENGINES,

Quartz, Flour and ©aw 3£ills,

Moore'* Grinder and Ainnlgamatflr, Mining

JPumpN, AmalKumn-tom, unil all kind* uf

Machinery.

Nos. 45, 47 a.id 49 First street, between Market and Mis-
sion street, San Francisco. 3-qy

Miners' Foundry

MACHINE WORKS,

Fl rut St., between Howard and Folsoat Streets,

SAN FRANCISCO.

EVERT description of Iron and Brass Machinery, the
BEST and MOST ECONOMICAL, manufactured in the
Stnte of California, will he furnished with dispatch at the
MINERS' FOUNDRY AND MAOHINE WORKS, such as

Steam Engines and Boilers, Flour, Saw and Quartz Mills,

Machinery, Mining Pumps, Amalgamators,

Retorts, Etc., Etc.

Particular attention will be given to the manufacture of
Machinery in Sections designed for places of difficult ac-
cess. Various models of Quartz Crushers, Amalgamators
and Water Wheels— some in operation nnd on exhibition.

V* Parties desiring to test their ores practically, in email
uantlties. will be afforded ample facilities, fi:kk or cost.

All parties desiring accurate and highly llnisbeddrawings
and superior Machinery, at most reasonable rates, are cor-
dially invited to call before contracting elsewhere.

HOWLAND, ANGEL A KING.

JAMES MACKEN,

COPPERSMITH,

No. £20 Fremont st., bet. Howard A- Folsom.

All kinds of COPPER WORK done to order in the best
manner. Particular attention puld to Stcuinboat, Sugar
House and Distillery work.

(SAN FRANCISCO

Foundry and Machine Works,

?' E. Cor. Fremont nnd Minslou streets,

Manufacturers of

Marine and Stationery Engines

Quartz Maclilnery, Saw, Flour and Sugar Mills, Mining

Pumps, Hoisting Gear, Agricultural Implements, etc.

— AESO—

Wlae, Cider, Cotton and Tobacco Presses

of the latest Improved Patterns.
Brodle's Improved Patent WINn BLAST SEPARATOR,
for Dr- Crushing; Sainton's Patent Amalgamator and
Sepa>':'tor; Wheeler A Randall's New Grinder and
Separator; Bnux A Guiod's Amalgamator and
Separator; W. W. Topper's i'ateir Sectional
Grate Bar; Coal oil Weil Poring Ma-
chinery complete, on hand.

STEAM ENGINES AND BOILERS,

Of all sizes, constantly on hand; Quartz Mill Shoes and
Dies warranted to be made of the best white iron,
Dunbar')* Improved Sel<-Artfu»tfna; Plnton-
Pncklno:, requires no sp rings or screws: is alwnys steam-
tight; without excessive friction, and never gets slack or
leaky.
MACHMERY, OF ALL BESCKIPTIOWS,

ihaoi:, bijvhmojrjb: A CO,

188

She pitting and MttMk §»#.

Postage.— The postage on the Mining and Scikntific
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annum, or five cents per quarter, payable in advance at the
Post Office delivering the paper. Postage free in the city
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OUK NEW YORK. AGENCY.

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DEWEY <fc CO., Proprietors.
Patent Agency and Job Printing Office, 505 Clav street, Sa

Francisco. July I 1865

FIRST PREMIUMS!

FOR PRINTING,

AWARDED AT THE
MECH AA'ICS' IXBTJSTKIAt. EXHIBITION,

SAN FRANCISCO, 1866,
—AND AT THE—

State Fair at Sacramento, 1866,

— TO —

J>3E*WU"X" «fc CO.,

BOOK AND JOB . PRINTERS,

PUBLISHERS OP THE
MISING ASD SCIENTIFIC PRESS,

— AND—
CALIFORNIA YOUTH'S COMPANION,

505 Cluy street, San Francisco.

The first tremidw, a diploma, was awarded Messrs.
Dewey & Co., by the Mechanics' Institute, for the best sam-
ples Of NEtVSl'APKLl PRLNTING.

The first premium was also awarded by the State Agri-
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mens of Hook Phintinu exhibited at the State Fair, held at
Sacramento, September, tttW.

Job Printing of all kinds correctly and quickly done at
the office of the Youth's Companion, 5u5 Clav street, corner
ol'Sausome.'by

lotf BEWEY «fc CO.

1852

1866

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usual rates of subscription (to pay Wells, Fargo & Co.'s
tariff) on papers sent by express. If connecting expresses
in the interior make additional charges, subsciiljers must
themselves settle the same.

-A. NEW T^OI-.TJMIJE.
Fourteenth Year of Publication.

THE GOLBEN ERA.

FOUNDED IN 1852.
The oldest weekly paper in theState, permanently estab-
lished, and more widely circulated at home and abroad,
than any other paper on the Pacific Coast. In California,
the Atlantic States, aud throughout the entire field of its
great and rapidly increasing circulation, Toe Golden Era
is universally regarded as a Literary and Family Journal
of unequalled excellence. Among its contributors are all
the best writers on this side of the Continent, and corres-
pondents and contributors of distinguished ability in New
York, Paris and London.

Miss BRADDON'S greatest Sensation Story, published

from advanco sheets:

RUPEffiT ttOBffIX;

— OR —

THE SECRET OF W1LMINDON HALL.

A HOVKI-. — BY MISS M. E. DRADDON,

Author of " Lady Audley's Secret," "The Outcasts," ''The

Doctor's Wife," " Three Times Dead." etc.

—ix —

THE GOXiDEN EBA,

NOW IS THE TIME TO SUBSCRIBE I

Opinions of the Press;

The Golden Era. — We would call the attention of all
newly-arrived Califoruians to this excellent weekly eoteni-
porary. We have seen tun Era so frequently at the family
fireside, and in the rude cabins of many industrious min-
ers, that it would seem superfluous to lecommend it to old
Califoruians. Ii is the oldest literary jourual on the coast.
[S. K. Mining and Scientific Press.

The Golden Era, which has just entered upon its four-
teenth volume, is fuily entitled to bo considered as the
literary paper of the Pacific coast. Its proprietors under-
stand the wants of the community, and furnish their read-
ers with all the popular works of Action as fast as tbe
proof-sheets are received Jrotn the Lantern States and
Europe, and wiih a greater variety of origiual mutter in
the line of light literature, than can be found in any simi- '
lar paper ou the continent. — [S. F. Alta California.

The Golden Era has entered upon its fourteenth year of
publication . How many competitors for public favor have
beeu started during this time, and not possessing the fresh-
ness and orijiiuality of the Golden Era, have struggled
through a short, sickly existence — at last to " flicker out"
— almost unnoticed. No single paper in the State is more
read and admired, and friends id the States appreciate it
fully as highly as the thousands here who weekly scan its
columus. It is no copyist, being in all its main features
Caliloniian,and unlike the" story papers" in general, its
contents are interesting to ah who take an interest in the
literature of this coast. — [Napa Reporter.

Tbr Golden Era, as a good family paper, as a literary
production, cannot he surpassed within the limits of Amer-
ica, and America beats tbe world in publication of first-
rate literary papers. It is filled to overflowing with ex-
cellent reading matter, Original and selected prose and
poetry. It is now publishing, from advance sheets fur-
nished from New York, two very interesting stories, each
chapter of which is alone worth the subscription price of
the Golden Era. — [Folsom Telegraph.

The Golden Era is decidedly the best journal of the
kind on this coast, and, we had almost said, in the United
States. It is prepared with great care and labor, aud pub-
lishes an immense amount of reading matter. The serial
stories of the best authors arc printed in its columns, and
ils local gossip is always pungent, racy and instructive. —
[3. F. Examiner.

The Golden Era is one of the best journals of its class
in the whole country, and is carefully and intelligently
conducted. — [S. F. American Flag.

The Golden Era is enlarged by the addition of eight
columns of reading matter. It w:is never more worthy
the support of the reading public than at present. — [S- P.
Morning Call.

The Golden Era is decidedly the best famify paper pub-
lished in the State and we are pleased to learn that it is in
a flourishing condition. — [Sacramento Bee.

The Golden Era, as a strictly literary and news paper,
is chief among the he-t. Its correspondence and editorials
arc of that originality of style so peculiar to tins coast. —
[Oregon Sentinel.

The Golden Era is the best literary paper published ou
this coast. It abounds in stories both real and fictitious,
which are worth a careful perusal by every one. — [Santa
Cruz Sentinel.

The Golden Era is as good a literary paper as can he
piocurcd on the continent. — [Red Blufflndependent.

The Golden Era has entered upon iis fourteenth volume.
It is by far the best literary and family paper ever pub-
lished on this coast. — [Sonoma Democrat.

The Golden Era is a most ably conducted literary jour-
nal, in every way worthy of its large circulation, and
characterized by a flow of wit and freshness of satire in
dealing with the prominent follies of the age that is truly
refreshing. — [Deseret News, Salt Lake City.

The Golden Era is a flue family and literary paper, as
the broad Union anywhere cau boast of. — [Denver Rocky
Mountain News.

The Golden Era is the best family jourual in the United
States.— [Salt Lake City Telegraph.

The Golden Era is a highly handsome quarto of fifty-six
columns, comprising the freshest and the richest cream of
American belles le tires. Nothing north or south, or
enst or west, can be compared to it as au elegan' family
and literary newspaper. — [Union Vedette, Salt Lake City.

Tun Golden Era, instead of economizing during these
dull times and presenting a paper to match the times, is
ns brilliant as ever. It has a talented corps of litorateure-.
and keeps fully up to the mark. — [S. F. Dramatic Chrou.
- The Golden Era Is now in its fourteenth year of publica-
tion, and is established on a firm basis. It bus a larger
number oT regular contributors, and gives a greater va-
riety of reading matter than any other paper of the kind
published in San Francisco, — [Quiucy Union.

The Golden Era has commenced its fourteenth year
with a steady improvement in literary and typographical
appearance — (Yreka Journal.

The Golden Era began in the infancy of the State, and
has grown with it, until there is now hardly a post office in
the State, or on this coast, where it is not taken. It era-
ploys the best writers in the Atlantic States, iu Europe,
and in California. — [Colusa Sun.

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BKOOES <fc LAWREXCE,

Golden Era Building,
No. 543 Clay street, near Montgomery, San Francisco.

City College Laboratories,

Southeast Cor. Stockton and Geary sts.

Practical and Analytical Chemistry
and Metallurgy.

THOMAS PRICE,
Professor of Chemistry,

(Formerly of the Normal College, Swansea,)

TXTILL GIVE PRACTICAL INSTRUCTIONS IN QTJALI-
Vt tatlve and Quantitative Analysis and Assaying. The
aourse qualifies students for the application of Chemistry
to METALLURGY, MANUFACTURING ARTS, and MINING
PURPOSES.

PHARMACEUTICAL and TECHNICAL CHEMISTRY,
such as is required by Medical and Pharmaceutical Stu-
dents, will he taught to such students as may require it-
Course of General Chemistry.

Fvening Lectures will be delivered every Tuesday, at
half-past seven o'clock, P. M.. in the Philosophical Hall of
the College, without extra charge to the students In the In-
stitution.

On and after the 14th of February, the Liiboratcries will
be open every day. except Sundays, from 8 A. M. to 6 P. M.
For further particulars, address

REV. P. V. VEEDER,

Principal of the City College.
6vl2tf Or at 400 California Street.

SANTA CLARA COLLEGE, S. J.,

"SANTA CLARA, CAL.

Conducted by the Fathers of the Society of

Jeans.

The FIFTEENTH ANNUAL SESSION of this College will
commence on

Monday, A/ugixst 3Stli9 1805.

TERMS— Tuition tn the Classical and Scientific Depart-
ment; Boarding and Lodging; Washing and Mend-
ing of articles washed; School Stationery; Medical
Attendance and Medicine; fuel, light, baths, etc.,
per session of ten months $350

For further information and catalogues, apply to the
President of the College, or to Rev. A Maraschi, St. Igna-
tius College, Market street, San Francisco.

3vll REV. A.. MASNATA, S. J., President.

SACRAMENTO SEMINARY.

BO.IKDIMS SCHOOL

FOB YOUNG LAOIES,

Tenth. Street, "between F and. CJ-.

Session commenced January 8, 1S66.
MR. AND AIRS. UFRAION PERRY,
7vl2tf Principals.

Benicia College.

THE TWENTY-SECOND SESSION HAS JUST OPENED.
Pupils received at any time.

The Instruction is divided into three parts— The Elemen-
tary course; the English, or Scientific Course; ana the or-
dinary College Course.

Pupils generally, and especially those in the Preparatory
Departments, board at the Institution, under the direct
charge of the Teachers.

For further information, send lor Circular.

3v 1 2-3m C. J. FJLATT, Principal.

ANNUAL BEPORT

—OF THE—

Pacific Insurance Company.

TN COMPLIANCE WITH THE ACT OF THE LEGISLA-
1 turc of the State of California, entitled "An Act con-
cerning Corporations," passed April 21, 1850, the Pacific In
surance Company of San Francisco makes the following
Annual Report:

I — The amount of the Capital Stock of this Company is
SEVEN HUNDRED AND 1-IfTV THOUSAND DOLLARS,
and paid In COL D S750.U00

II-— The amount of the Assets is ONE MILLION AND
FIFTY-ONK THOUSAND. FOUR "HUNDRED AND TWEN-
TY DOLLARS AND THIRTY-SEVEN CENTS. .$1,051, 420.37

III.— The Company has NO DEBTS.

IV.— The amount of insurance effected during the year,
and which remained in force December 31, 18ti5:

Fire $12,973,949

Marine 48M03

V.— This Company insures against Hie following risks
viz.: HUILUINCS, HOUSEHOLD FUKNITURE. MER-
CHANDISE. RENTS. LEASEHOLDS, VESSELS IN PIHLT
AND THEIR CAKtiOES, and other PERSONAL PROP-
ERTY, AGAINST LOSS OR DAMAGE BY I'IRE.

Also, on CARGOES, TREASURE. COMMISSIONS, PROF-
ITS, and WAR RISKS, iind ON ALL MARINE AND IN-
LAND NAVIGATION RISKS, TO AND FROM ALL PORTS
IN THE WORLD.

VI.— This Company will take on any FIRST-CLASS RISK
not to exceed $75,000 dhc limit fixed by law), and on all
large risks will reinsure to an extern consistent with PRU-
DENCE in other RESPONSIBLE COMPANIES.
J. HUNT. Presiuent.
A. J. H. ALSTON, Secretary.

San Francisco, January 19 18(30.
William Alvord, S. M. Wilson, G W. Bell,

Alex. Weill. M. Cheeseman, Chas, Maync,

Aum. Seliginan, Wm Hooner, Lloyd Tevis,

Anson G Stiles, John B. Newton, T.L. Barker,
John G. Bray, Edward Martin, Jas. De Fremery,

A. Hayward, D. O. Mills, Wm. Sherman,

D VV. C. Riee, H. Haiissmann, John O. Earl,

C. Meyer. L. E. Benchley, Alfred Borel,

D.J. Oliver, Mosts Heller, G T. Lawton,

Alpbeus Bull, William Scholle, E, L. Goldstein,

W. C- Ralston, Louis McLane, Moses Ellis,

John Wightman, Oliver Eldrldgc, P L. Weaver,
L. Sachs, A. B. Forbes, David Stern.

Frederick Billings, J. G. Kellogg,

State of California, City and County of San Francisco, ss.
Ou this nineteenth day of January, A, D. one thousand
eight hundred and sixty -six, personally apneared before
ine, II. S. Homans, a Notary Public, in and for the oald
City and County, and therein residing, duly commissioned
and sworn. A. J. Ralston, who, being duly sworn, didoeposo
and say thai he is the Secretary of the Pacific Insurance
Company, and that the statements contained In the fore-

Sworn and subscribed to before me, this I'Jili dav of Jan-
uary, A. D. I860. H. S. HOMANS, Notary Public.
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Good Hope Gold and Silver Mining Com-
pany, Alpine District, Alpine County, California.
On and after April 23d, 1866, the Office and principal

place of business of the above Company, will be located

in the town or Markleeville, Alpine County. By order of

the Board of Trustees.

PRFSTON MORRIS, Secretary.
San Francisco, March 23, 1866. mar24 3w

George Washington Gold and Silver min-
ing Company, Silver Mountain District, Alpine County,
California,

Notice, — There are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on the 20th
day of February, 1866. the several amounts set opposite
the names of the respective shareholders, as follows:

Names. No. Certificate. No. Shares. Amount.

Adams, Geo G 215 5 $ 7 flf>

Adaihs,Mary E 15 10 16 00

Andrews, M 0 not issued 100 150 00
Brayton, 3 G 102. 1'3, 104, 105
127, 128. 129, 130
131, 222, 223, and

224 10-ea 120 180 00

Brayton. J G 106 4 6 f'O

Rrayton, J G 2?5 2 3 00

Berry, Hnrrison 101 25 37 50

Booker, "WL 555 10 15 00

Bolts, John 271 1 1 50

Boggs, Geo W 137 6 9 00

BogeB, AG 67 11 16 50

Bnwland^m 241 5 7 60

B -II, Jonathan 38 5 7 50

Bnrk, John 2H6 10 15 00

Brown, Tims 234 10 15 00

Bradbury, Wm 159 5 7 50

Breed, TL not issued 75 112 60

roon, M R 110 and 111 25-ea 50 75 00

Coon,M R 114 5 7 50

Cone, Harriett E 19 5 7 50

Conk, A J 93 10 15 00

Clark, J Warren not issued 10 15 00

Clark, Sirah A 122 6 7 fO

C'ark, Miriam 124 25 37 50

Clark, PA 115 5 7 60

Clark. P A l^and 117 1-ea 2 3 00

Clark, PA. 119 and 1?1 4-ea S 12 00

Clark, PA 120 3 4 50

Cn-nwpl). J F 82 and 83 10-ea 20 30 00

Coulter, Samuel 141 10 15 00

Ca'derwi od, Mathew 160 10 16 (>0

Carnvchael, A 230, 231, and 232 10-ea 30 45 00

CarmichaoljA 233 9 13 .=(0

Custer. John 278 5 7 50

Cone,.TesseB 18, 133 and V4 10-ea 30 45 00

Cone, Jesse B ,136 6 7 60

Cheeney, A W not issued 110 165 00

DcnniDp.Wm 168 10 15 00
De Graft", Wm 142, 143, 144, 145

146 and 216 10-ea 60 90 00

Davidson, Olo 57 5 7 50

Put ton, David 244 4 6 00
Dutton, David 219, 220,242

and 243 10-ea 40 60 00

Eagan, ED 140 2 3 00

Elsworth.Wm 380 6 7 50

Grigsbv.TL 99 10 15 00

CriRshy.AD 100 10 15 15

GriKsbv,F, D 77 10 15 00

Grissbv. R F 169 10 15 00

Gillam, Jas 73 and 74 10-ea 20 30 00

Green, Joseph 218 10 15 00

Griswoia, M T not Issued 85 127 60

Harprnve,E J 170 5 7 60

Havward.CC 45 5 7 50

Hamrnett,EW 264 10 15 00

Haclcnev.H W 137 ,6 7 fO

Hastie. Robert 269 10 15 00

Hill.VR 69,70, and 71 5-ea 16 22 50

Hughes, Jnrnes 179 2 3 00

Hughes, Jam™ 292 3 4 50

Hendricksnn, Henrietta 260 5 7 50

Herbert, Henrietta. 20 10 15 00

Kather, Chas 90 15 22 50

KcrchPvnl.Sarab A 240 10 15 t-0

Luciani, Charles 90 15 22 50

Linn, Geo 2P3 10 15 00

Lindan,A 257 5 7 60

Lawrence, FS not issued 90 135 00

McLen. Donald 27 1 1 60

Mnrtgett, John 261 and 262 5-ea 10 15 00

Mott, Hiram 258 13 19 50

Mercer, Su^an 98 10 15 00

Mvlett, James 227 and 228 10-ea 20 30 00

Mylott, James 229 S 12 00

McGee, Jas 78 5 7 50

Merklenlierg, Joseph 272 5 7 50

Miller. G A 91 10 15 00

Marks, M 106 5 7 60

Mason. Chas 264 5 7 60

McCill. Wm Jl 6 7 60

Mosher, WmH 1£9 5 7 50

McDonald. AC 184 7 10 60

McGrnth. j J not issued 60 90 00

Nelson , J G 56 5 7 50

Nelson, AG 55 1 1 50

Nelson, Christopher 92 6^ 10 50

Pearpon.I N 198 21 31 50
Pearson,! N 199, 200, 201, 212

and 213 5-ea 25 37 50

Philllrs,W L 92 15 22 50

Phillips, WL 275 10 25 00

Pilkington, J B 75 and 76 20-ea 40 60 00

PHklllfrton, J B 77 8 12 00

Potter, J C 97 5 7 50

Phelps. Tracy F not issued 65 97 50

Ransdell.SW 245 5 7 60

Roberts, J R 279 6 9 00

Robinson Chas F not issued 25 37 50

Snuarza, V 107 5 7 60'.,J

Seversnn, T

not issued

4

6 00

SedKley. Jas T

not issued

105

157 60

Tto-dsitkI , T B

87

10

15 00

Vnnti. Mathew

101

6

7 60

Virk.J

285

10

16 00

Whlttun.C J

28S

10

16 00

WhiUnn, M S 185. 186, 187. 188
180, 190. 191,192

193, 194, 195, 196 10-ea 120 ISO 00

WhHtotijMS 291 7 10 60

Whitton, Wm H 204, 205, 206, 207

237,238, and 239 10-ea 70 105 00

Whitton, Wm H 787 5 7 60

Whitton. Greeu S4, S5 and 80 10-ea 30 45 00

Whitton, E 96 10 16 < 0

Whitton, Wm T 214 10 16 00

Wyckoff,JL 274 10 15 00

Williams, Samuel 89 30 45 00

Williams, Samuel 280 5 7 60

Woodward, EP 111 10 15 f'O

And in accordance with law, nnd an order of the Board of
Trustees, made on the said 20th day of February, 1806,
so many shares of each parcel of said stock as may be ne-
cessary, will besold at public auction, at the auction rooms
of Olney & Co., No. 626 Montgomery street, on the 10th
day of April, 1866, at the hour of 12 o'clock M. of said day,
to pay said delinquent assessment thereon, together with
costs of advertising and expenses of sale.

W.D. ROOT, Secretary.
, Office, 338 Montgomery street, San Francisco. inar24

ZThe pining anil £rientifw § xm.

189

Mining Notices— Continued.

Srtc Mining A<{c*-rti*ttnr*U (■•'*■ /"un-l vmdrr owrfArr heading.

11.-,. ..i A Hruver Gold .•ml MUrr Mlnlnr Com*
peny, lender County. Nevada.

Notice u hereby given, that at a mating of the Board ol
: -aid company. hHd on the llth tiny of March,
1*66. an aaovMOient of fifty (M) cents per share waa levied
upon the capital atock of uid Company, pay .
diatvly, to the ik-eretary, i> Z From itrect, San t . .

Any Mock upon which said aueoametil shall remain uo
paid on Saturday, the Wlh day of April, IN». will be
advvrtlaed ou that day a* delinquent, and uult*s payment
■hall he made before, will be *

of Way, 1*6. '" W I'1, I' Hnqu( m .. ■■ m< ni togetln i
4tid expuuaea of aulu. By order
jrd of Trttateea.

N. c. fassett, secretary.

office, US Front Ktreet. Sau Francisco. murl7

Blue I.eUa-c Uold and Nllver (junrtx Ml aloe

ay, Kelwy Imirlel, El Dorado County, I
OBIce, No. i" Government llou»«, corner of Sansome and
WojIu hi Francisco.

that at a meeting of the Board of

■nuteeaofanul Company, hold oniheHIb dayol Harob, Ih66.

an teaMBOMoi ■■[ ■ per share

on cat ii , <'upimi nook oi the Bluu

silver Quartz Mining Company.waa levied,

payable Immediately, in (Jolted State* iold i >. to lu«

Secretary.

Any »(!>.« d] wblch laid Meatmen t ahnll remain un-

paid on Saturday, the 1Kb day ot April, IBB6, will be
■flrartlaed on that day a* delinquent, and unlcM paymenl
•hall be made before, Drill cm toldao Saturday, the 28th
day of April, 1886, at U o'clock M. of that Any, to pay

■ |oem ^i meat, togettter with coats of advertta-

bl| and expuUM of the sale. By order of the Hoard of

mnr!7 J. M. BUFFINGTON, Secretory.

Comet Petrideum fiimpmiy, Sluttolu IMatrlct,

Bumboldl County, California.

Koike b hereby given, that «t a meeting of the Board of
Tmtaaaofaald Company, held on the Bd day of January,
lMti, an ■laamilllinl (No. 2D of thirty (3U) cents per share
malevledapon the capital stock of nald Company, pay-
abb- on the 23d day of January, 18Go, In gold coin of the
bulled Si. tie-, of America, to Ihc Secretary, at the office
of the Company, No. 3«J Exchanue Building, Montgomery
■l/ect, In the city of Sun Francisco.

Any stock Upon which mild assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 31ntday of March, 1866, will he ad-
vertised on that day at delinquent, and unless paymenl
■ball be made before, will be sold on Saturday, the Htli
day of April, li-Wti, to pay the delinquent assessment, to-
gether with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By
order of the Hoard of Trustees.

L. CROSBY, Secretary-

Office, 36 Exchange Building, Montgomery street, San
Francl*co. California. mar3

livening Slur Gold unci Silver Mining: Company,

Humboldt County, Nevada.

Nutlce is hereby Riven, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 21th day ol" Febru-
ary, 1866. an assessment of fifty (50) cents per share was
levied upon the capital stock of said Company, payable im-
mediately. In United Stales gold and silver colo, to the
Secretary.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 31st day of March, 1866, will bo
advertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold on Saturday, the llth day
of April, 1866, to pny the delinquent assessment, together
with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By order
of the Board of Trustees.

V. DUPERU, Secretary.

Office, Pier 22 Stewart street, San Francisco, Cal. mar3

Eagle Quartz Mlnliiff Company, Amador County,

California.

Notice is hereby given, thai at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 5th day of March,
1866, an assessment of one dollar ($1) per share was levied
upon the capital stock of said company, payable Imme-
diately. In United States gold coin, to the Secretary, at the
Office of the Company, No. 10 Exchange Building, in San
Francisco,

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remnln un-
paid on the 7th day of April, 186fi, will bo advertised on
that day as delinquent, and unless payment shall be made
before, will be sold on the 25th day of April, 1866, to pay
the delinquent assessment, together with costs of advertis"
Ing and expenses of sale.

JOHN M. BURNETT, Secretary.

Office, No. 10 Exchange Building, San Francisco, Califor-
nia. marlO

HnrkiT Gold and Silver AUnlng Company, Lan-
der County, Nevada.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board
of Trustees of said Company, held on the llth day of
March, 1866, an assessment of fifty (50) cents per share was
levied upon the capital stock of said company, payable Im-
mediately, to the Secretary, 102 Front street, San Francisco.
Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 14th day of April, 1866, will be
advertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall be ninde before, will be sold on Tuesday, the 1st day of
May, 1866, to pay said delinquent assessment, together with
costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By order o I the

Bourd of Trustees.

N. C. FASSETT, Secretary.
Office, 102 front street, San Francisco. marl7

Hanicom Copper Mining Company, I*ow Divide

District, Dei Norte county, California.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 1st day of March,
1866, an asses&mcnt of fifteen cents per share was levied
upon the capital stock of said Company, payable imme-
diately. In United States gold and sliver coin, to the Secre-
tary.

Any stock upon wblch said assessment shall remain un.
paid on Saturday, the 31st day of March, 1866, will be ad-
vertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
ahull bo made before, will be sold on Saturday, the llth
day of April, 1866, to pay the delinquent assessment,
together with costs of advertising and expenses of sale.
By order of tho Board ot Trustees.

W. L, OETCHELL, Secretary.

Office, No. 19 First street, San Francisco, Cal- ma3

II. in,-. i Miner (iold nod Silver Mlnlov Com.
inter < acuity, hTcmda.

: of the Board ol
Company, held on the 6:h day '
18o6, an umwum i iaf per share was levied

upon the capital stock of aatd Company, payable Immedi-
ately, In United >. to Iba >e> ■

. at, Sjii PnDCbeo,

ltd aMaamanl Miall remain un-

paid on Saturday, ""• Ho day of April, 1866, win !"■ ad<

i n that day a» delinquent, and nfilaai pa] i I

shall be mode bet '

ni April, 1866, to pay Um delinquent aacaamerji, together

i IMog and expenses of »alu. By order of
the Huard ol Trustees.

N 0. FASSETT. Secretary.

.

Julia <...!. I unil Mlwi Mhiln; Company, Vlr-

torey County, Not

Notice lebereb] given, that ut a mcctlnc of the Bourd of

company, held on the 1st day of March,

1866, an uaewmonl ol one dollar per share was levied upon

the capital stock of said company, payable Immediately,

in United BtatOI k'<dd and "liver coin to the Secretary.

kii| wlilcli Miild tiH.teMineul shall remain un

paid on Saturday, the 31st day of March. 1866, will be
.-i.lv.Tii-. d on thai day ai d.-liin|iieiu. and unless payment
shall be made before, will be mild OH Monday, Mm Hilli

day ni April, 1800,10 pay the delinquent aaaoannent, to-
getberwlth ■'!>■.(- <>i advertising and expenses of the sale.
By order "I the Hoard of Trustees.

A. NOEL, IsV.THary.

- ' Washington itroei, San Fr&nolscoi Cal. mars

•loffVr»ou Gold and Mlvt-r Mluliiic Company,

Lander i'<niiit\ . V \ nda.

Notlcf bi hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
iin tai of s.H'i company, held on the inh day of March,
I860, an aueasmenl "i" fifty oents (00) per shore was levied
upon the capital stock of said Company, payable Imme-
diately, to the Secretary, 102 Front street. Sun Fninclcco.

Any stock upon which Said asses-Mneiit shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the llth day of April, 1S66, will be adver-
tised, hi that day aadellnquent, and unless payment shall be
made in fore, will be sold on Monday, the 3Uth day of
April, IH6C, to pay the delinquent assessment, together
with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By order
of the Board of Trustees.

N. C. FASSETT, Secretary.

Office, 402 Front street, San Francisco. marl"

Keokuk Col. I, Stiver and Copper Mining

Company, Clayton District, Contra Costa County, Cal.

NonCR — There are deliuqucnt upon the following do-
scrib»*J stock, on account of assessment levied on the
14th day of February, 1806, the several amounts set op-
posite the names of the respective shareholders, as fol-
lows:

Names, No. Certificates. No. Shares. Amount,

WW rimcibnlds 9 100 $10 00

JMoMahon 657 60 6 00

Geo F Sharp 425 200 20 on

F Loehcr 278 200 20 00

F Loeher 279 50 5 oo

F lienor 297 120 12 00

F Loeher 330 so 3 00

F Loeher 347 00 9 00

F Loeher 350 20 2 00

F Loeher S74 45 4 60

F Uohor 379 70 7 00

F Loi-her 405 100 10 00

F Loeher 431 15 1 60

F Loeher 475 76 7 50

F Loeher 495 150 15 00

F Loeher 508 69 5 90

F Loeher 613 241 24 10

F Loehcr 514 155 15 50

F loeher 527 163 16 30

And in accordance with law, and an order of the Board of
Trustees, made on the 14:h day of February, 1866, so many
shares ot each parcel of said stock as may he necessa-
ry, will be sold at public auction, by Olney & Co , at No.
626 Montgomery street, San Francisco, on the 3lst day
of March, 1S66, at the hour of 12 o'clock M. of said day,
to pay said delinquent assessment Lhereon, together with
costs of advertising and expenses of sale.

A. B. WINF.GAR, Secretary.

Office, 303 and 310 Front street, San Francisco, mrl7

I.;iil.\ Bell Copper Minim? Company, low Di-
vide Mining District, Del Norte County, California.
Notice is herebv given, that at a meeting of the Board
of Trustees of said Company, held on the Uth day of
March, 18H6. an assessment of ten (10) cents per share was
levied upon the capital stock of said Company, payable
immediately. In United States gold coin, to the Secretary,
at the office of the Com pany, or to Geo. H. Russell, at Cres-
cent City.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Satnrday, the Uth day of April, 1866, will be
advertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold on Saturday, the 28th day
of April, 1866, to pay the delinquent assessment, to-
gether with costs of advertising and expenses of-sale.
C. HEYWOOD, Secretary,
marl7 No, 311 Market street.

MadlNon Gold and Silver Mining Company,

Lander County, Nevada.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board
of Trustees of said Company, held on the 14th day of
March. 1866, an assessment of fifty (50) cents per share was
levied upon the capital dock of said Company, payable Im-
mediately, to the Secretary, 402 Front street. San Francisco.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the Hth day of April, 1866, will be ad.
vertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold on Monday, the 30th
day of April, 1866, to pay the delinquent assessment, to-
gether with costs of advertising and expenses of 3ale. By
order of the Board of Trustees.

N. C, FASSETT, Secretary.

Office. 402 Front street, San Francisco. mar!7

Monitor Gold and Silver Mining Company,

Lander County, Nevada.

Notice Is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board ot
Trustees of said Company, held on the Hth day of March,
1866, an assessment of seven ty -five cents per share was levied
upon the Capital Stock of said Company, payable imme-
diately in United States Currency, to the Secretary, 402
Front street, San Francisco.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain
unpaid on Saturday, the llth day of April, 1866, will be
advertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold on Monday, the SOth
day of April, i860, to pay the delinquent assessment, to-
gether with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By
order of the Board of Trustees.

N. C. FASSETT, Secretary.

Office, 402 Front street, San Francisco marl7

Moaqullo Cjaartz Mining Compuuy, Culuvora*

Count] . California.

thai «s i maetlne of the Board of

■■ . In -id on the 3d day of March
ni ni Ave dollars iff) per Aart f i par fool)
was levl. r

utile un M .n i alted Stan

!■■ 1. D Vfatara, Jr., Traajarer, at ii>:

the Company, I SAQ Francisco.

Anyaook upon wbleb oatd awesniont ahall remain un-

fth day of April, 1800, Will t..-

advertised un ihal day a» delinquent, and unli -i paj meal

»huii be in !. he toh) on llondoy, ihi

1849, to pay the dellnqai [.together

with coete of advenulng and BXpeDjaa of aale. By order

of the Board of TruttOM

E. II. WATERS, Secretary.
10 Clay ■treat, San FranoUco. marlO

Oregon 4.. ,i.i und silver .11 InluaCompuny, Lan-
der County, Nevada.

Notice la hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees ol said Company, held on the nth day of
March, 1366, an aAMamnenl of twenty-five 96] cenu per

nil a re was levied upon the oapltal ilooh ofuld Company
payable immediately, to the SecroUury,4DS Front itreet, Ban

Francisco.

a 1 1 > itock ti] mil wliieh saiil ii«si-s*!in-nt shall remain unpaid
on Saturday, the Hth day of April. I860, will bfl ndvor-

tlsed on that day as delinquent, and hnleas payment shall
tie made before, trill be sold on Tuesday, the Lai doj of

\l;r, . I 109, tO pay (lie del I llq unit iivvesMiielU. tOgOtllOr Willi

, io -i mii advertising and expenses of sale. By order of the
Board ni Trustees.

N 0. FASSETT, Secretary.
Office in- Front street, San Francisco. nun 17

Oxford Reta Tunnel and Mlnlnir Company, t'.n-

merulda District und ('minly, Slate of Nevada.

Notice Is hereby given, that at u meeting of the Board
Of Trustees of said Company, held on the Olh day of
March, 1866, an assessment of fifty (50) cents per share
was levied upon the capital stock of said company, paya-
ble immediately. In United Slates gold and silver coin, to
the Secretary, or to the Superintendent, at the mine.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remalnunpald
on Satur ay, the 7th day of April, 1866, will be adver-
tised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment shall
bo made before, will be sold on Wednesday, the 25th day of
April, 1^66, to pay the delinquent assessment, together
with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By order
of the Board of Trustees.

GEO. H. PECK, Secretary.

Office, corner Broadway and Sansome streets, San Fran
Isco. marlO

Old Colony Gold and Silver Mlnlnar Compav

Location of Woiks: Austin, Keese River. Nevada.

Notice Is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of sold company, held on the 8th day of Murch,
1866, an assessment of four (4) dollars per share was levied
upon tile capital stock of said company, payable immediately
in Unlied States gold coin, to the Secretary, at the office
of the Company, No. 623 Montgomery street, San Fran
cisco, California.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un
paid on Saturday, the Uth day of April, 1866, will be
advertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made ">.?fore, will be sold on Saturday, the 28th
day of April, 1866, to pay the delinquent assessment, to-
gether with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By
order of the Board of Trustees.

H. O. HOWARD, Secretary.

Office, 623 Montgomery street, Sau Francisco, aecon
floor. marlO

Pride of the Ka«t Gold and Silver Mining; Com.

pany, Lander County, Nevada.

Notice Is hereby given, that at a meotlng of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 13th day of March,
1866, an assessment of fifty (50) cents per share was levied
upon the capital stock of said Company, payable immedi-
ately, to the Secretary, San Francisco.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the Uth day of April, 1866, will be adver-
tised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment shall
be ui.nl.- before, will besold on Friday, the 27th day of April
1866, to pay the delinquent assessment, together with costs
of advertising and expenses of sale. By order of the Board
of Trustees.

N. C. FASSETT, Secretnry.

Office, 402 Front street, San Francisco. mar!7

Providence G0I4I and Silver Milling Com-

piny. Location of Works: Nevada Miuing District

Nevada County, Oal.

Notice.— There are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed Stock, on account of Assessment levied 011 the
5ln day of February, J866, the several amounts set op-
posite the names of the respective shareholders, as
follows :

Names. No. Certificate. No. Shares. Amount.

Johu S Carter 100 20 $20 00

John S Carter lol 20 20 L0

John S Carter 115 10 10 (10

PhebeE C-rter 18T 5 5 00

Peter M Cam 170 10 10 00

Jos C Collins 282 10 10 00

JosC Collins 2.3 20 10 00

Jos C Collins 234 10 10 00

JosC Col'ius 235 6 6 00

J0-1C Collins 259 10 10 0U

JosC Collins 260 10 10 00

Jos C Collins 261 10 10 00

JosC Collins 262 6 5 00

Allen Cody 247 10 10 00

W P Davidson 25 3 3 00

Chas Htulsell 152 23 2 J 00

Chus ilailsell 150 20 20 00

Mills & Evans 135 6 6 00

S|i"ncer Ponle 251 2-i 25 00

J Ii Richards 103 5 5 00

.1 R Richards *-53 2i 25 00

Maria Sutherland 121 10 10 01)

J B Sutherland 128 10 10 00

BI Sanoncr 171 10 10 uo

Bertha Seaman 199 5 5 00

H T Tboburn 98 2 2 00

J J Robbina 198 _ 25 25 00

And in accordance with law, and an order of the Board
of Trustees, made on the 5th day of February, 180/j,
so mauy shares of each parcel of said stock as may be
necessary, will be sold at public auction, by Messrs. Olney
& Co., at No. 626 Montgomery street, tfau Francisco,
Cal., on the 31st day of March, 1866, at tho hour of
12 o'clock M. ot said day, to pay said delinquent assess-
ment thereon, together with costs of advertising and ex
peuses of sale,

J. M. BUFFINGTON, Secretary.

Office, No. 10 Government House. marl? I

Southern Light Gold and Silver Mining

. River Miuing District, Lander Oounty.

NirrfK.— TIhtc are dellnqoe&l upon tho following do-

-vtiii. -1 stock, on 1 -iiient (Ko, 8) oflwolva

levied February
6th, 1666, the Bereral amonota sol opposite ibe names of
tallows:

Amount,

Ui.ii.dRK HI 160 $1,675 00

l.i-iii. C H 9 0\ 78 L8

■ H N - 5 62 oO

Wal "... 1 lbO -:0 250 00

And in ; b law, and an order of the Board

of Trustees, made on the 8th day ni t-'.hruary, 1866. so
nana bares ot oacb parcel »l a ild sti ok as may be neoi a-

sary, will be sold at tl Oloe of tho Company, No.238

Front street, Ban Francisco, Gal., by Jones & Bendlxen,
auctioneers, mi Monday, tbc ftjtbday of March., 1866, at
:: o'clock P. M., to pay the delinquent tasesament, to-
gainer with costs of advorth ngaud expenses of the sate.
E. J. DR1NKH0USE, Secretary.

00)00, No. 228 Frontstrect, Sau Francisco, Cal. mlO

.s.-tiiiii Cruz Pctrolvuni Oil Works Company,

1 stlon: sania t'rn/. Couniy, raliromls>

Notice Is hereby given, that ai a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, hold on the luth day of March,
1866,011 .i--m-.miii.iii (No. 15) of tutv cents per share was
levied upon the capltul si. .el; of said company, payable
Immediately, in United suites gold coin, to the Secretary,
R. Wagoner, -lis Montgomery street. San Francisco.

Any stock upon which said assessment "Inill remain un-
paid on Saturday, the Hlh day of April. 1866, will be
advertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, Will be sold on Saturday, the 28th day
of April, 1866, to pay the delliii)ucut assessment, to-
gether with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By
order of tliu Board Of Trustees.

R. WEGENER, Secretary.

Office, 416 Montgomery street, San Francisco, Cal. marl7

Silver Cloud Gold and Silver Minim: Company,

Lander County, Nevada.

Notice Is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the '3th day of March,
1866, an assessment of flity <5t!) cents persharo was levied
upon the capital stock of said Company, payable Imme.
diately, tothe Secretary, San Kruneisco.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the Hth day of April, 1866, will be ad-
vertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold on Friday, the 27th
day of April, 1366. to pay the delinquent assessment,
together with costs of advertising and expenses of sale.
By order of the Board of Trustees.

N. C. FASSETT, Secretary.

Office, 402 Front street, San Frunclsce. mar!7

United States mining Company, Virginia

District, Storey Couuty, Nevada.

NoTiCK.— There are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied ou the 7lh
day of February, 1860, the several amouuts set oppo-
site the names of tho respective shareholders, as fol-
lows:

Names. No. CertiflcateB. No. Shares, \mount,

Jos L Blakie 304 50 $25 00

Jeremiah Dwyer 310 20 lo 00

M B French 4U6 50 25 00

Cu us Hanson :;29 10 6 00

C L Harvey 330 10 5 00

A C Knox 74 2 1 00

John McArthur 412 50 25 00

H S O'Neal 328 10 5 00

John 1 e miman 179 5 2 50

John Pei.uiman 387 20 10 00

D J Perkey 418 60 25 00

Horace Porter 323 260 125 00

J B (hiinn 827 10 5 00

J I, Miimun '215 5 2 60

JLShiman 216 6 2 50

JL shiraan 391 10 6 00

S A Suow 379, 380. 381,

382, ^83 10-ea 50 25 00

R W Stoddard 407 35 17 60

Win Van Housen 390 10 5 00

And in accordance with law, and an order of the Board
of TrusLees, made ou the 7th day of February, 1866, so
mauy shares of each parcel of said stock as ma/ be
necessary, will be sold at public auction, by Olney & Co.,
at No. 626 Montgomery street, San Francisco, Cal. , on Sat-
urday, the 31st day of March, 1866, at the hour of 12
o'clock, M. of said day, to pay said delinquent assess-
ment thereon, together with costs of advertising and ex-
penses of sale.

J. M. BUFFINGTON, Secretary.

Office, No. 10 Government House. mrl7

"V 11 1 m Gold and Silver Mining Compuuy,

Brown's Valley, Yuba County. State ot California.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 24th day of February (
1866, an assessment of two dollars ($2) per share was
levied upon the capital smck of said Company, payable
Immediately, in United States gold and sliver coin, to the
Secretary, at the office of the Company, No. 210 Pine street,
San Francisco, Cal.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 31st duy of March, 1866, will be
advertised on that day as delinquent, nnd unless payment
shall be made before, will besold on Saturday, the I4lh
day of April, 1866, to pay the delinquent assessment, to-
gether with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By
order of the Hoard of Trustees.

P. R. RINGSTROM, Secretary.

Office, 210 Pine street, up stairs, San Francisco. mar 3

.Postponement* aud Alterations.— Secretaries are
requested to give notice of postponements, or alterations
which they may desire made In their advertisements at
their earliest convenience. New adve-tlseinents should be
sent in ascarly as possible.

Volcme Twelfth.— The Mi.vjxg and Scientific Phesb,
with its last issue, commenced its twelfth volume. Since
Dewey & Co. have '* held the ribbons » lis gait has been
rapid toward u perfect journal. Its appearance evidences
its prosperity, but doubtless, like some of the rest of us,
it can stand increased encouragement. Letsuch he given,
and our word for it, volume thirteen will acknowledge
receipt.— [Golden Era.

190

Wto pining attA Sf amtiffa §m$.

Complimentary. — The Stockton Independ-
ent, in acknowledging the reception of a copy
of the biennial school report of our present
worthy Superintendent of Public Instruction,
suggests that the document should be placed
in the hands of each board of school trustees,
and every teacher throughout the State. The
same paper further takes the opportunity to
pay the following well deserved compliment to
that officer :

"We think Superintendent Swett is proving
himself a very diligent, intelligent and earnest
friend of popular education — in fact, one of the
leadiDg benefactors of this coast— aud it is not
exactly the thing to hide his light under a
bushel by stinting the circulation of his report.

The Statue of Lincoln. — The artist, Mr. P.
Mezzara, is busily engaged in perfecting his
statue of Lincoln, which was exhibited at the
late Fair of the Mechanics' Institute, in this
city. The finishing touches will all be com-
pleted by the end "of the present month. It is
to be placed npon a proper pedestal in front of
the Lincoln School House, where the founda-
tion has already been prepared. We under-
stand it will be uncovered to the public on the
15th of April, the anniversary of the assasina-
tion of the great and good man, whose memory
it is designed to perpetuate. The artist has
allowed the statue to be placed there for a
mere nominal sum — its cost and the necessary
expenses of mounting it. The cost has been
defrayed by subscription, and the statue is the
first raised in the country to the memory of onr
martyred President.

Book Printing should be considered and treated
as one of the higher brauches of the " Art of Arts," and
its execution entrusted only to experienced and intelligent
workmen. Strict attention will be given to all orders for
Book and Pamphlet Printing entrusted to the Mining and
Scientific Press Job Office.

Delay* are Danfferous.— Inventors on the Pacific
Const should bear in mind that by patronizing our Patent
Agency they can sign all necessary papers tor securing pa-
tents almost Immediately, thereby avoiding the three
month's delay requisite in transactinff business through
Eastern agencies.

J.B. Cone, Business agency. — Makes private sales of
Property aud Business Places of every descriptioo, in the
city and throughout the State ; procures partners with
large and small amounts of money; negotiates sales o
mining property, and does a General Agency Business.
Patronage solicited by mail, express, or by personal ap-
plication at the office, 402 Montgomery Street, San Fran-
cisco, Califor ,a. 23vlltf

FOB SALE.

Owing to the great distance from our point of manu-

nfacture. we offer for sale the State Right of California

for our
Patent Bor'ng Tools for Artesian "Wells,

Illustrated upon the first page of this paper February 17th.

These Tools are now in use in the various Oil Regions of

Pennsylvania, Ohio and Virvinia ; and although but just

introduced, are universally approved and admired, and

bid fair to become eventually the most popular tools in

use. We shall close without reserve to the party sending

vis the highest bid, to whom we will mail a complete set

of Drawings, copy of Circulars, etc.

Address, fully,

A. A. WILSOS,

Morgan Iron Works,

7vl2tf Foot 9tb street, East River, New York City.

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GEORGE E. BROWN,

(Late Assistant Examiner in the U. S. Patent Office.)

A VINO RESIGNED THAT POSITION AFTER A TE-
nure of otuce of eighteen months, offers his services to

INTENTOK8 ANIB THEIR ASSIGNEES,

Patent Solicitor,

i

Ho will make Preliminary Examinations in the Patent
Office, with a view to ascertain the Patentability of any
Invention that may be submitted to him for that purpose;
will prepare the necessary papers for those who wish to
make Applications for

Patents for their Inventions,

EXTENSIONS OK REISSUES OF PATENTS

Already granted; wil! act as an Attorney in presenting Ap-
plications at the Patent Office, and in managing them to a
final issue; will draw uu Assignments; will examine into
the condition of Rejected Application* when desired to do
so, and undertake the prosecution of such as mny he consid-
ered patentable, and do whatever else is usually done by
Patent Solicitors.
Address, P. O. Box S5T, Washington, D.C. 7vl2-3m

THE EXCELSIOR

In the engraving herewith presented, A represents the Rim of the
Pan ; B, JVIuller ; C, Legs ; D, Cross-Frame ; E, Gearing : F, Screw ;
G, Lever,- H, Dash-BoardB ; I, Key; a, Dies; c, Shoes, and o,
Openings,

The relative grinding capacities of "The Excelsior" Grinder
and Amalgamator, of the Flat Bottomed Pan, and of the Conical
Pan when properly constructed, are respectively 177, 98 and 110.

That is, the respective mullers being of the same diameter,
same weight, same hardness, and running at the same velocity
"The Excelsior Grinder and Amalgamator" will reduce one hun-
dred and seventy-seven tons of ore, the Flat Bottomed Pan ninety-
eight tons, and the Conical Pan one hundred and ten tons to the
same degree of fineness in the same time.

The wear to the Shoes and Dies at their grinding surfaces in the
Excelsior Grinder and Amalgamator, is perfectly uniform, thus
securing evenness of reduction to the pulp, as well as steadiness
of motion to the muller. Uniform wear of the grinding plates
has been attained in no other than that of the Tractory form — nor
can it be.

Another property of excellence in this machine is that the metal
or substance to be amalgamated passes direct from the grinding
surfaces into the quicksilver ; thus excluding the possibility of its
becoming coated with any foreign substances, after having been
burnished. It is truthfully said "that the Tractory-formed Pan
as a Grinder has no equal, and as an Amalgamator no superior."

As a whole, it is far superior to any other pan in use.

MANUFACTURED AT THE

Union Iron "Works and Golden State Ironworks,

WHEELER & RANDALL, Inventors.

The undersigned having had several years of experience in practical
quartz mining operations, will ever take great pleasure in furnishing
parties interested in mining and machinery any desired information
which they may possess.

LICK HOU8E,

Corner of Montgomery and Sntter streets,
SAX FJCANCISCO.

S. ALSTROM AND G. S. JOHNSON, Frop'rs.

This elegant and commodious Hotel Is situated on the

gnncipal promenade street of San Franci.-co. The Lick
ouse is finished and furnished with a degree of beauty
and excellence unsurpassed, combining nil the modern ap
plications and arrangements of a FIRST CLASS HOTEL,
thus ottering superior inducements to the traveling public.
The proprietors assure their patrons tbat the Lick House
shall not be excelled in any of Its auDointments. or in polite
attendance or attention tc all the comforts of its guests.
15vlL

EEAMNASJ HOUSE,

(Formerly Vernon,)
J street, between Front and Second streets,

SACRAMENTO.

FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS CAN BE HAD.

8vl2-3m MBS. J. DUMi, Proprietress.

INTERNATIONAL HOTEL,

K Street, between Third and Fourth,

SACRAMENTO.

IS NOW ONE OF THE LARGEST AND MOST ELEGANT
Houses in Sacramento. It lias seventy-five Rooms,
which can be had in suites lor families, or singlv to suit in-
dhlduals— all new-furnished, large and flnclv ventillated.
No expense has been saved to make It comfortable and
pleasuntior guests.
Price of Rooms very low. Meals, 25 cents.
8vl2-6m E. KISENMENGER.

WHAT CHEER HOUSE,

SACRAMENTO.

Fire-Proof Brick Building, corner Front and K Streets,
opposite Steamboat Lauding.

Meals 25 cents.

Board, per week si 00

Board and Lodging, per day 1 00

Single Rooms 5U

Railroad Ticket Office and Stage Office on first floor.
7vl2-3m A. J. SESTATZ, Proprietor.

The Excelsior Hat

SAX FKAXCISCO. <£jj»

Paris, New York and London Styles

For Spring and Summer, XS6G,

Will be introduced

SATUKDAX MARCH S

— AT —

MEUSSDORFFER'S

II a t Manufacto ries,

No3. 6**6 and 1537 Commercial street San Francisco

No. 125 J street Sacramento

Corner D and Second streets Marysville

OUR STjTLE IN MOLESKIN, for this season, is, we feel
confident, iln- SUPERLATIVE OF ELEGANCE AND FIN-
ISH ; our MERINO PINAIID and ST. CLOUD the most
successful result of Parisian taste.

Especial attention also deserve our
CHELSEA,

CHESTER,

ORESCENT,

NEWPORT,

DERBY and

CLARENDON RESORTE.
03T Call and see them. 9vl2-3m

MINING PROPERTIES.

PARTIES WISHING MINING PROPERTIES CAN BE
accommodated by applying to the Pacific .Mineral Co
434 Calil ornia Street, next doui- enst ol the Pacific Insur-
ance office, un stairs. W. F. BRYANT, Agent.

N. B.— Parties forwarding Mining interests for disposal
are reminded that it is important to state such facts only as
can be tully substantiated, upon a careful examination of
said properties, thereby greatly enhancing Hie chances of
success, and avoiding the useless loss uf liuie and trouble.

Ivl2

NEW YORK PRICKS.

C E. COXJJJLN&,

No. 602 Montgomery street, San Francisco.
EXCLUSIVE AGENT

FOR THE

AMERICAN

WATCH FACTORY.

A large assortment of these

Superior "W atclies,

In Gold nnd Silver Cases,

Constantly on hand, and sold at Factory
prices. Also,

ENGLISH AND SWISS WATCHES,

Imported directly from he Manufacturers.

The American Company are now making

VERY FINE WATCHES FOR LADIES.

pgj-A large assortment of Gold Chains
and Jewelry. 25vl0-6m

KBW YORK PRICES.

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By Exi'Kess. — Two cents per copy will be added to our
usual rates of subscription (to pay Wells, Fargo & Co.'s
tariff) on papers sent by express. If connecting expresses
in the interior make additional charges, subscribers must

themselves settle the same.

JOHN TAYLOR Et CO.,

IMPORTEKS,

AND DEALERS IK

ASSAYERS' MATERIALS,

Druggists' & Chemists' Glassware,

I*liotosrai>liic Stock, Etc.

513 and 514 "Washington Street,
SAN FRANCISCO.

WE are receiving direct from MESSRS. LADD & OERT-
LING (London) aud liEEKER & SONS (Antwerp, Bel
gium) their superior

ASSAY* AND BULLIOIf BALANCES,

And from France and Germany, as well as the Eastern
States. FURNACES. CRUCIBLES, MUFFLES, BLOW-PIPE
CASES, GOLD SCALES, CHEMICAL GLASSWARE, and
every article required for ASSAY OFFICES, LABORATO
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ticular attention, to select such articles as are necessary
in the development of the mineral wuiltli of this coast.

A Full Assortment of DRUGGISTS' GLASSWARE and
DRUGGISTS' SUNDRIES, ACIDS and CHEMICALS, con-
stantly on bund.

San Francisco .March 6,1865. Ilvl0-tf

CHARLES BERNARD,

MANUFACTURER AND DEALER IN

Family Chartres Co ffe e ,

AND SPICES OF ALL KINDS.
No. 707 Sansome street, cor. Gold, bet Jackson & Pacific.

First Premium -A^-vrarclecl

BY THE MECHANICS' INSTITUTE,
FOR REST COFFEE AXU SPICES.

The proprietor having Introduced steam power in his
Manufactory, has now increased lacilities to supply the
trade and the public in general. All articles Irouihiscs-
taulislunL-iit arc guaranteed to be pure and unadulterated.
The public are respectfully invited to cull and convince
themselves. Country orders promptly attended to.

lavll-ain

WE ARE NOW OFFERING
OT7K, IMMENSE STOCK

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Fine Custom Made Clothing

AND

Gents' Furmshing G-oods

AT PJ&ICES THAT DEFT COMPETITION.

Our Stoek. of Clothing ConaiHts of
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BOTH OP MATERIAL AND FINISH.

A Large Assortment of
TruukM, Valises, Carpet JRacftt, Blankets, Etc.,

| i.T EXTREMELY LOW TRICKS.

J. It. MEAD & CO.,

8vI0 Cor. of Washington and Sansome streets.^

The Pkess is a large, sixteen-p:igc paper, and 13 truly a
valuable assistant to the mining; interests of the Pacific
Coast — Qye County News.

£!ic pining andf ricnttfic f m».

191

French Bammric Explorations im Monco.
Napoleon W., it appears, seeka to imitate in
Mexico the work for science and the arls
which Napoleon I. accomplished in connection
with the expedition to Egypt. The Minister
of Public Instruction, in a report addressed to
Emperor, proposed the appointment of a com-
missioner to prepare instractions for an expe-
dition, and to superintend the, publication of
the resalts of observations on that country,
made in connection with the army. In regard
to tin- minerals and mines of Mexico, the report
says :—

•• What has been done by mining asso-
ciations is worthy of praise, but what is known
as yet of the mineralogical wealth of Mexico is
undoubtedly the smallest part of that which
exists. The sites thus lur turned to profit are
loose, lor the most pari, which hazard has pre-
sented. A truly scientific exploration would
disclose to this brunch of industry a future ol
unexpected prosperity."

A Sin. .11. m Rule. — The Boston School
Committee have bo amended their school regu-
lations as to forbid any teacher from receiving
a present from any scholar or class in the
public schools in that city. Not even a gradu-
ating claes ie allowed to make any demonstra-
tion of that kind of their appreciation of a
teacher under whoso direction they received
their education. .Such a rule appears un-
necessarily arbitrary and severe, and would
hardly be thought of in any other locality thau
the " city ol notions ;" albeit Boston has some
most excellent notions, and especially about
school teaching.

Schools in Tulare County. — A corres-
pondent of the Visalia Iidta calls particular
attention to the pleasing fact, and one which
speaks volumes for the people of Tulare, that
while in 18C0 there were only five schools in
the county, in 18G5 there were fifty, and in-
creasing in numbers. Those schools are well
attended, and a general anxiety is manifested
in the great cause of education.

Removal.

The Office or the Misinc. and SciESTino Press has been
removed to the old. printing stand known as Witters Bros. &
Co., southwest eorner ol" Cluy and Sansome streets, oppo-
site the Nkititie Hotel (being one block south of our forme
locution), where wc may now be found, with more commo-
dious upartineuls and un extensive Job Printing Office.

8ao Prunclsco, April loth. 1885.

To Printers.

We have for sale, at a bargain, a Second-hand Half-Medi-
um (largest size), Ruggles' Engine Job-Printing Press, of
most approved pattern. It Is in excellent condition, and
warranted to work as good as new. Apply soon, at the
offlee of the -Mining- and Scientific Press. l'jvllii

BACK. VOLUMES.

Back files of the Mining and Scientific Press, from Jan-
uary l>t. 1861, to the present time, will be furnished at S3
per volume of six months; bound In cloth, $5

A Good Financial Weekly.
Tlae Stockholder:

MONITOR OF FINANCE AND INDUSTRY,

Is published every Tuesday Morning,
At 72 William ntreet, New Tork,

—GIVING —

Quotations of nil important Bunds and Stock Securities In
the United Slates; GOVERNMENT, STATE, CITY, BANK,
INSURANCE, PETROLEUM, MINING, and other mis-
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Statements of the same; Notices of Payment of Interest
and Dividends-
fact, all matters that can be ot interest to Security-
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Its columns wlllbc found replete with Important and use-

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Tile Quotations given are correct, and may be relied upon
either for the purchase or sale of Bonds or Stocks.

Tiik SxocitnoDDEit is the tmly strictly financial paper pub-
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All letters should be addressed,

GEO. M. NEWTON, Publisher,
5vl2tf 72 William street, New York.

Economy |n Advertising;.— The Miking and Scifn-
tific PiiKsu is the best and most economical mining adver-
tising medium in this city. Our terms arc less than onk
half the rates now charged by daily newspapers, and the

lining community aro beginning to appreciate our reasona-
ble rates of advertising. The Piikss contains, proportionally,
a larger amount of mining advertising than any other paper
on 'the Pacific coast Its character renders it the propei
Journal for the concentration of mining patronaee.

Machinery.

HUNTER'S

pitruiiM

CONCENTRATOR, AMALGAMATOR

A>'I> HKP.VUATOU,

HUNTER s CONCENTRATOR CAM RE SKEV IN O PER
Iron Work*. I^emoi
Parties wishing i" pur. I

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t»i ii m mi work i -■ > I imp battery, md

isvq from III aulphureu than any m»

china bullion the PocWc comt

■ lean, i mining Ir.i than

ton per oral ol land

ii Tbo wuio frei gold ind amalgam le amalgamated on
the copper platoa; no i ace ofuroDnd mercury and scarcely
.nii.nl iui.M'i <ri] \-. ith Hi.- sin. I.

nil. [tsatmpllom tea tufflcteni roc tnendsdon forlti

general in-- u a Concentrator, The variation ol speed In a

Quarts Mill doei nol effcci the working of the

Th. -jui,' tru jei itratod al the laic Mechanic*' Fair.

benwllhtbegrt-iilest iiiK»:>;L'l.AUirv or M'lm tin- bi'M ni

result!

Btu ii" i ■■ w no clogging or Ninpping lo clean out the sub
pbiireU and rand; conwquenily no araata from any Lnattou*
Hon on [he imri <>■ tin- attendant

tiiii in exhibiting ttu working of the machine (it U not
run empty), .»ii ctaaaea of oroa and tailings, from 90 pounda
una upward*, arc concentrated that portion may Bee At to
teal the machine with.

Qlve it a trial, and Batlafnctton t* guaranteed All orders
and uiiv iiiloruiatiuii reiiuin-il, jildi, --,

Amh:i:h iiuxtf.r,

Novelty iron Works, Pre m IL, San Pranclsoo,

ISvlWm or to E, r. STEEN, Agent

BAUX & GUIOD S
Separator «Sc Amalgamator

Is the moMl important improvenient in mining machlnoiy
ever Introduced. It win awarded the FIRST FUE.MIUM ai
the Sun hYanclsco Mechanics' Pair for 1884, where it proved
Itself to be the best Separator and Amalgamator among all
the competitors. Constructed on principles which combine
Scientific Knowledge with Pkactic.il Expekiknck, these
Pans extract more U'dd ami silver from [heir ores than any
others In use, ns a few hours tilal will demonstrate Mill
men will find It to tlieir advantage to employ these pans *»;■
Separators, in addition tu the ordinary Amulgalura now lu
Use. and to re-work their nlil Callings.

The cost of these pans Is inconsiderable, and their struc-
ture is such that they can be readily separated in parts con-
venient for packing On mules. Among the many advanta-
ges possessed by BAUX it GUIOD'S Pan, are the following:
The trilling cost for attendance] lis small cost; Its portabil-
ity; The large qiiantitv ot pulp it can operate upon In a giv-
en time; It may hi- worked even weeks without stopping,
as It is constructed to work continuously ; The complete
thoroughness of the separation of the rock from the metals
and the trifling power required lo work them; They can be
attached to any ordinary crushing apparatus.

We have Hie pleasure of referring parties interested to
the following parties, who have our Pun in use: Jefferson-
Ian Mining Company, Bowman's Ranch, Nevada county;
The French Mill, Nevada City; Crall's Gravel Cement
Works, Nevada countv; Waltuian's Chlorinutlon Works,
Nevada, Uul.; Cold Hill Quartz Mill, Washoe.

Manufactured at the Vulcan Iron Works and San Fran-
cisco Foundry, San Francisco, and at Heugh & Thorn's
Foundry, Nevada City.

Por farther particulars, or to see this Pan in operation,
call on or address

J. B. BAITX,

js:l.a.:h::e>s

QUARTZ BREAKER

Is now extensively used for breaking hard masses of

(Quartz or Ores

To a size suitable for stamps. These machines are patented,

and are in practical operation In

CALIFORNIA, AUSTRALIA,

WASHOE,
ENGLAND, FRANCE,

AND

THE ATLANTIC STATES.

These Machines, or circulars containing further Informa-
tion regarding them, may be obtained of the undersigned.
Address,

BLAKE «fc T 1' 1-IOK,
Box 2077 San Francisco Post Office.
CHAS. T. BLAKE, E. TYLER, Wit, P. BLAKE,

Idaho City. Michigan Bluff. San Francisco.

4vll)

Hepburn «fc Peterson's

AMALGAMATOR.

THE SUBSCRIBERS WOULD CALL THE ATTENTION
of the Mining Public to their Reducer and Amalga-
mator, and also to their Separator for reducing and separat-
ing the mineral from

Gold and Stiver Ore*,

Manufactured and exhibited at the Vulcan Iron Works, Noa
137 and 139 First street, San Francisco.

These machines secure to the Miner a more Expeditious
ami Perfect Reduction and Amalgamation, a less liability
to accident and delay, and a greater amount of useful eifccl
in proportion to the power emploved to keep them in opera-
tion than any other machine now in use for producing simi
.ar results. This fact Is attested to hv their general adoption
and preference at all the principal Reiluetiuii Works in
Nevada; among which may be mentioned the Gould
& Currv Mill, the Silver State Reduction Works, Zephyr
Flat Mill, Pioneer Mill, Eastern Slope Mill, Pluenix Mill, etc.
USi- This Amalgamator may be seen in operation at the
European Metallurgical Works, Hrvant St. bet. 3d and 4th,

[II
861.]

McCOMB'S
CUMULATIVE POWER PRESS

AND

-A-RItOW" TIE.

E. C MoCOMB, Agent.
No. 1 Government House, cor. Snnsoinc and Washington sta.
23vlu liw

Tin- >Jeelianlop.' Institute

PREMIUM SILVER MEDAL
TO BRUCKNER'S

MECHANICAL ROASTING FURNACE.

J ; ' "
t -a

T. KAI.I.F.VBERO,

416 Market .[reel, San Francisco.

Portable Steam Engines !

*'H«i*dI«-y,t»** mtd *' lllttlni;er'»" Make,

COMBINING THE MAXIM I'M OF EFFICIENCY,

, — -,,- t ■ ■ j ■-.. i ■ : : i : ■. . and Economy, with the Minimum of

tA.™J* Tln-e Knglnes are favorably known, a large
•" ' ' *" n u ii l In r being in use mi this coast fur hoisting,
pumping, threshing, milling and milling purposes

can he g.ii up on these Knglnes in ilfteen minutes

after
Of BOttl

eavci
and

chl
, (WW

pb»

ilte

chi

dfi

ni i

account"

;' milling enterprises,) in

piniieer's friend, and uiin-
own wheels to his cabin
it cniifinos of civilization
I done and will dn more
any other of the modern
motors which are crowding society ami normalizing the
world

All sizes on hand from 3 to 30 horse power, with and
without carriages.
Also. Portable Saw and fir 1st Mil's.

Forsale by TKEA l> WELL ACO.,

3v I2-3m Corner of Front and Market streets.

hii-ui pro.
iiici, me puriiihle principle Is Mi

Meshlm todrawcnglueaon the

door, and plant on Mie oulerm
Hi. saw ami grist mill, and it b
to helpsiihihie the coiiflnent Mm

Stevens' Pressure Packing.

Patented March 7th, 18G5.

Pressure Packing is now couceded, by thrt best engi-
neers, to he the most effectual method nf making aud
keeping the metallic ring of pistons steam-tight.

STEVENS' PACKINB has the advantage of being cheaper
In first cost than the ordinary packing, and can be applied
to old style pistons with very little alteration or detention.
In place of testimonials, the Patentee requests of those
who aro using the old spring packing to inquire of the
owners of the various engines which now have this pack-
ing in use— some of which have been running frem three
to twelve months without being opened, or showing any
descriptive leak— and act upon their recommendation.

Further particulars can bo had by applying to the
Patentee. ANHRGW STEVENS, Musler Mechanic, Alameda
Railroad, or at the VULCAN IRuN WORKS, where they
an be seen, at any time, in course of construction.

10df ANDREW STEVENS.

QUARTZ OPERATOR'S

H^ND BOOK

A. Book, for Every Intelligent Prospector,
Shareholder, Miner and Machinist.

ZENA8 AVHEELER AND P. III. RANDALL,
Authors and Publishers.

Bound in Cloth— lW Packs, Duodeciuo.

Toe Quartz Operator's Hand Book Is presented to the
public as a carefully prepared epitome of all thai is valua
hie lor the practical operator in the miue and mill. We
have here all Hie most necessary hints aud directions for
testing and assaying the ores of iho various minerals ; an
explanation of chemical terms ; a brie! and intelligible
description of the numerous processes for roasting ores,
and tho extraction of metals from their ores by amalga-
mation and otherwise.

The work also contains an original and highly interest-
ing discussion of the Iraciory anil differently formed
grinding plates, as applied lu the reduction of ores— a sub-
ject not only of special interest to the scientific reader,
but also practically of the highest importance to every
quartz miner

Prolessor Sillimau, ol* Yale, and Hodgson, of the College
ot California, having examined this discus' ion, as .sub-
mitted to them by its author, Mr. Randall, previous to
the compilation of this work, speak of the same as not
only mathematically correct, hut also us of great practical
value, Messrs \V. R. Eckart, Jr., Engineer, (late of U.S.
N'.,) aud W. M. Belshaw, assayer aud superintendent ol
the .S. T. M. Co., to whom the entire work was submitted
while puseinE through the press, speak ol the same as one
of high practical importance to quartz miuers aud mlll-
i>d generally.

No work has been offered lo the mining public of Cull-
fornia which contains so much valuable information, con-
densed into so convenient a space as is here presented.
In Us preparation, much care has been taken lo secure
brevity, conciseness, and simplicity— in fact to make it a
complete aud reliable Quaktz SIinkk's Haxd Book.

fnc Table of Cnnteuts of this book will be found on pa
416 of the Mining and Scientific Press of July 1st. 1865.

dokl hv booksellers generally. Price by mail, posh-go
paid, $1.25. Address " Wheeler & Randall, at the Mil-'ng
andSeiontifioPressOmce, San Francisco." 2\ 31

PATENT AMALGAMATOR.

TliCHt? Slnchineo Stand t'nrivalcil.

mating ores, thev

bai i" < ii or " 111 be, spared to

. i instructed In the most perftct manner, and of

tin- ureal number now In opoMloni !1"t one has ever re<

quired repairs, i he constant and Increasing demand for

them la BUffli leni - ' Idi i»c« ol' their merlia

Tiny hre constructed so aa ro apply iteam directly into

the pulp, or with steam bottoms, as desired.

This Amalgamator Operates as Follows:

The pan being flllod, the motion of tbemullcr forcesthe
pulp to tin i It Is drawn down through the ap-

artorc aud between the grinding surfaces, Thence u Is
thrown tothe periphery Into the quicksilver, The curved

plates again draw it Id llic center, where it DaSSCfl down,

Thus ii la cotutanUy
irfacee and

d to an Impulpa-

"!■■ powder, and the metal amalgamated -

Setier» made on the iamc principle excel nil others,—
They bring the pulp so constantly and perfectly In contact
with quicKBllvor, that the particles are rapidly and com
pletely absorbed.

Mill in.- n are invited to examine thew pans and setlers for
ibein-ehes, at the PACIFIC* FOUNDRY,

Ivt San Francisco.

mid In the in. ii

passing in a r. gular Bow bttwci n iii<- grinding surfacea and
into the quicksilver, until the ore la reduce'

Prater's Patent Concentrator

(Known as IIUNC.ERFORD k TRATER'S Concontrator,)

■, ,:. ri ,,',,'lii Ii AT TIIK

San Francisco Foundry and Steam
Engine Works.

Corner Fremont and SIi.„lon Street..

All orders prompily attended to.

2vl2 JIEVOE, III NSMOK i: .V CO.

Important to Miners.

NEW PAT. NT ROASTING PROCESS.

I AM NOW PREPARED TO OFFER TO THE MINING
community a New Roasting Process, which has been
approved as novel and beneficial by ihe best authorities In
Europe. A Furnace can be erected in a few days at a
tritlliiK expense, ami one man is able to Roast teu tons of
Ore or Concentrated Sulphurcis per day,

MOKE COMPLETELY AKD GHEAPES

Than any other Process. All the Sulphur Is saved, hy
bein^ converted into Bisulphide of Carbon, which la a val-
uable product, and will pay nearly all expenses.

Fur particulars, apply to

J. MOSHEIMER,

26vll-3m 423 Washington street.

FOR SALE!

A. STEAM ENGINE!

t Order. Inquire at VULCAN IRON WORKS, X37
nd 139 Firststrect, or to

HETSEMAXS * CO..
26vlltf 311 and 313 California street

Mining and Scientific Press
JOB PRINTING OFFICE,

No. 505 Cluy street, corner of Sansome.

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Neatly Printed.

Stock Certificates of all kinds embellished with wood
cuts and electrotype eugraviogs. We devote special atten-
tion to tho execution of all kinds of work required by
Mining Companies, Machinists and Manufacturers.

PETROLEUM STOVES.

A MOST TJSEPUE- 1XVEXTIO\ FOIt ALL
manner of rooKlMi sflid for IKOMNG. without any
litter amishesor j-oot. Cheap aud convenient, and pecu-
liarly suited to the wants of this community. ,

onkhi" by them Is divested of its ilissiyreeiiblencss, and
becomes a pa-iime. as many can testify, who have used
them in this city. To be seen at

310 ^Montgomery street,
Where they arc for sale by

JSUJLILAIUB di BATTLES,

Proprietors for California.
San Francisco, March 3d, I8S6. lU-vlZ

day oi February, 186t», in United States gold aud silver coin,
Nevada District, Nevada County, California,

Our Circulation.— The Miming and Scientific Phkss
has a large and permanent subscription' list, and enjoys a
more universal circulation among stockholders and per-
sons directly Interested in mining than any other paper on
thin coast.

It is filled with reliable, userul and interesting matter,
and to our miners who wish to understand the theoretical,
ts well as the practical part of their business, the Mining
Press will be found au invaluable aid. — [Nye County
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192

vxA $ dtt&ifk Wxm,

Cost of Surveys in California. — The Sec-
retary of the Interior reports to the House
that the cost of the survey of land in California
up to the present time is $1,314,500, and the
proceeds of all sales of lands $520,765.

More Quicksilver Discoveries. — We have
received notice of a new quicksilver discovery
and .the formation of a new district in the
northern portion of Monterey county, the par-
ticulars of which we are compelled, for want of
spice, to lay over until next week.

Constitution and By-Laws

— OF —

Mining and Prospecting1

O ompanies

Elegantl: printed, with care and dispatch, at the office of the
Mining and Scientific Press.

0S» Orders from the interior faithfulv'atrendedto.

LEFFEL'8

American Double Turbine

THIS WHEEt, WHICH HAS MS THE
mo3t unprecedented sale of any water-wheel ever
made, and which 1ms given unusual satisfaction whenever
nsed, is now for sale by KNAPP & GRAS'J', 310 Washington
street, dan Francisco, where persons desiring to use water-
power can be supplied. These Wheels are adapted to use
from IU to 5,001) inches of water, and from 4 feet to 500 feet
fall Let us know how much water you have either in
miner's inch es or cubic feet per minute, what tall you have,
and what power you require Write or send for circular to
K3VAFF «fc GKA.BTT,
San Francisco.

— ALSO —

X^effel's Lever Jacks,
For railroads, cars, or wasons ; Railroad Jacks for en-
gines and cars; Track Jacks t'nr leveling, with which three
men. with a pair of these Jacks, can level more track in a
day than twelve men working in the ordinary manner;
also. Track Jacks for relieving the axle of pressure to re-

Slace the brass. The-e Jacks arc now m general use In the
lantern States, and give et'tire satisfaction. Also, Wagon
and Track Jacks of the most superior make and kind.
For sale by KNAPP dfc GRANT,

12vl23m San Francisco,

A RARE CHANCE FOR INVESTMENT.

FOR SALE-TUB PATENT RIGHT, FOR STATES,
towns and counties, for ilie best

CtllM^JEY TOP

Ever invented. Numerous testimonials from Proprietors
of Factories, Foundries, Steamers, Hotels, etc.. can be
shown, attesting to its usefulness in creating draft, saving
the expense of High chimneys, and a great saving of fuel.

Pamphlets containing descriptive drawings and testimo-
nials will be sent tree, upon application hv |f tier or other-
wise to the patentee, B. A. HEXSICKSOIV,

12vl2-3in No. 328 Kearny street. San Francisco.

Prater's Concentrator.

NOTICE.

rpHE TTIVDEIESIGarEIS SS STIUL ftTANTJ-

-■- facturing PRATER'S CONCENTRATORS, at

Sevoe «fc Blnsmorc's Machine and Xrnii Works,

SAN FRANCISCO.

USr* Machines constantly kept on hand, to supply orders
at the shortest notice.

Address: MORGAN HUNGERFORD,

. 10-vl2 San Francisco, Cal.

JTurxilsliecl Koom to Lot,

OW MASON, BETWEEN CLAY ASTD
Washington streets, overlooking the Bay, Inquire at
thiaoOfflce. U-vl2

NOTICE TO ^UABTZ MINERS.

iSiiisiiifiiiirfBiiiwi u I nAlii

/ /§ \A '•"'■■

/ / 1 M '•'■• \ ••

-; / if U'\ -

»>• J K \, \ .'

-111 c / t ji

IL

i^gn

Hendy's Improved Self-Discharging Sulphurets
PRATER OONOENTHA.TOR

Is Receiving TTnvversal Favor.

Reference is made to the following Mills which are using the Prater Concentrator, with some of the improvements
attached. The Self-Discharging Sulphurets has been more recently adapted, and the public attention is called to
examine its workings:

BLUE LEDGE MILL, near Spanish Flat, El Dorado Co.
CONEY MILL, Jackson, Amador County.
Missus. TUBKS & CO S MILL, San Andreas, Amador Co.
WINTER'S MILL, Angels Camp, Calaveras County.
CLIO MILL, Jacksonville, Tuolumne County.

STEPHEN*' MILL. Humboldt County, Nevada.

CHRYSOPOLIS MILL,

U. S. REESE RIVER MILL, Austin,

CARROL & ASP1NWALL MILL, Reese River, Nevada,

UNION MILL, El Dorado Cuiintv, near Mud Springs.

NEW YORK AND EL DORADO CO..

And in use in other parts of this State; also in Idaho, Arizona, Colorado and Mexico.

As a further evidence of its worth, orders have been received recently from Hie proprietors of the following mills,
all of .whom are using these Concentrators, or have works in the i in mediate neighborhood of mills using them, viz.:

(trie Concentraior ordered for the Coney Mill. Jackson, Amador County, by Messrs. Bigelow & Bro., of this city.

Three Concentrators ior the Soring l-iill Mill, Volcano, Amador Couniy.

Two Concentrators for the Uohlen Oate Mill, Volcano, Amador County.

Four Concentrators for the Raw Hide Ranuh Mill, Son urn, Tuolumne County.

They may be seen in operation at the COLDEN STATE FOUNDRY, No. lit First Street, San Francisco.

flSyFor explanation ot the above engraving, and other particulars, send for a Circular

JOSHUA HEXDY,

8vl2tf No. 402 Montgomery street, Room 3, illi floor.

HEPBURN & PETERSON'S PANS AND SEPARATORS.

For TtedLticiiig and. A.m.alg;ana.atliig Gold. and. Silver Ores.

We invite the Mining Public to examine the record of our Machines before adopting any other for producing similar
results. They have been in general use for the past three years, during which time [hey have been repeatedlv tried in
comparison with every other machine of nnie, and of a similar nature, and have invariably been adopted in prefer-
ence; which facis we offer as the most suitable recommendation, and which is attested by the following list of

DE*x*linoipal Minis Using tliem :

Name* of Companies. Lnratlo. ...

GOUL'i & GURRY Virginia City, Nevada.

SILVER STATE REDUCT'N W'KS.. Empire City,

OPHIR Washoe City,

EDWARD McLEAN Silver Ciry, "

SANTIAGO Zephvr Plat,

RAPHAEL & HUSTED Gold'TIill, "

FKKXCIJ A RESLER Dayton,

HERMAN, KETSOHER & CO Carson River, "

A. SUTEO : Dayton, "

DAVIS & BARRON Carson City, "

PFKENIX Silver City.

CHAS S COUVER Silver City, - "

PIONEER Silver fit v.

L. * SOOTHE .It CO Virginia City,

A. DEL VND Washoe,

SUCCOR MILL ,fc MINING CO Cold Hill,

RUuCEKS \ GRISSA.M Silver City "

ANDERSON & SEAL Washoe, "

Names of Companies. Location of Mill.

TEVKLE. ROGERS & CO Nevada.

MELVILLE KELisEY Silver City, "

HUDGIN & GORMAN Silver CItv, "

YELLOW JACKET Empire City,

BELDIN & GREGORY Esmeralda. "

HECKEXDORN C;ilavtTas Co., Cal.

CARSON GREEK Calaveras Co., ,l

CROWN LEAD Mariposa Co.,

BIO BLUE LEAD Tulare Co.,

E T STEEN Amador Co., "

EAOLE Amador Co., "

IDA MILL Owens River, "

ALA CHAN Sonora, Mexico.

SANTA CLARA Sonora, "

JiDSARTO .t CARMAN Si nora, "

LIKERTAD Sonora, "

DON JUAN ROBINSON Sonora,

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VII.— Applied Mechanics and the Useful ArtH.
VIII.— Currency, Trade, and Kesourtes.
IX.— Mathematics and Engineering.
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XI. - Geology, Explorations, and Meteorology,
XII.— CSeol'igv, Mining, Etc.

XHHff.-Natural Mist' i-v ot* Animal Kingdom.
XIV.— The Veireunble kingdom.
XV.— Agriculture.
XV IT.— Domestic Arts.

XVII.— Amusements, Games, Fortune Telling.
XVI I II.— Phonography.
XIX.— Cyclopaedias and ^Dictionaries.
XX.— General and Popular Science.
XXI .-Miscellaneous Works.

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W. T. Gr^IfclRu^TT,

City

BRASS AND BELL FOUNDER j

Cor. Market and First Sts., opposite Oriental Hotel, 1

SAN FRANCISCO.

Manufacturer of Brass, Zinc, and Antl-Frlctlon or
3Sal>T3et Metal Castings;

CHURCH AND STEAMBOAT
TAVERN AND HAND BELLS AND GONGS,

FIRE ENGINES, FORCE AND LIFT PDMPS,

Steam, Liquor, Soda Oil, Water and Flange Cocks, and 1
Valves of all descriptions, made and repaired. Hose and J
all other Joints, Spelter, Solder, and Copper Rivets. <icc. 1
Gauge Cocks, Cylinder Cocks, Oil Globes, Steam Whistles, I

mTDKAXXIO PIPES AND NOZZELS

For Mining purposes, Iron Steam Pipe furnished with Fit J
tings, Ac. Coupling Joints of all sines. Particular attention!
paid to Distillery Work. Manufacturer of "Garratt's Pat-s
tent Improved Journal MetttL."

Manufactured at the Principal "Foundries In San Francisco.

h:e:e»i3"cj:r.tv & peterson,

At the VULCAN IRON WORKS, Nosi 137 and 139 First Street, San Francisco.

Pacific Map Depot.

A. GENS0UL,

PUBLISHER, IMPORTER AND DEALER IN

MAJPS, ATLASES,

Charts. Guide-Books Globes,
Koolts, Stationery, and Fancy Article*,

511 Montgomery street, between Commercial and Sacra-1

• mento, San Francisco.

Agents and Dealers supplied on Liberal Terms.
Svi2tf

PREMIUMS.

1st Premium, at Sacramento fair 1863

1st Premium, at S. F. Bay District.... 1863

1st Premium at Sacramento 1863

1st Premium, at San Francisco 1864 |

1st Premium, for Cordials 1864 -j

1st Premium, for Hygienic Bitters.... 1864 ]
Awarded to

"V. 6QUARZA.

Pacific Mail Steamship Co'sj

THROUGH LINE TO NEW YORK, \

Carrying tb.e United States 3Xa.il. j

^r^SS* LEAVE FOLSOM' bTREET WHARF, AT 11 I

3!->a4i:;Ll£ oVl..i:'l; A. M , mi the lOth, lOih, and
aoth of every liinnth (except when those d;ites fall on Sun-1
day, and then on Satimkiv precediny.) ior PANAMA, con- I
nectinp: viu Panamn Railroad, with one of the Company's)
splendid steamers from ASP1NWALL for NEW YORK.

steamer leaving San Francisco on the lUth touches at j
Manziinillo. All touch at Acapulco.

Departure of the lyth connects with the French Trans-
Atlantic Co.'ssteiimer ior St. Nazakc, and English steamer j
for South America. %

Departure of loth connects with English sttamer for
Southampton, and P, R. R. Co.'s ateamer for Central \
America. *■

Denarture of the 30th connects with English steamer for
Sumaco, the port of the new mines.

The following Steamships will he dispatched on dates as
given below :

STEAMEffiS FOIt MAKCH.

30th-CONSTITUTION Capt. F. R. Baby,

Connecting with HENRY CHAUNCEY, Cupt Gray.

Cabin passengers berthed through. Baggage checked ^
through— 100 pounds ailowcd each adult.

An experienced Surgeon on board. Medicine and attend- t
ance free.

These steamers will positively sail at 11 o'clock. Passen-
gers arc requested to have their buggage on board before 10
o'clock. I

For Merchandise aud Freight apply to Messrs. WELLS,
FARGO & CO.

For pnssnge and all other information, apply nl the Pa- .
ciric Mail Steamship Go's office, corner of Sacramento and g
Leidesdoril streets.

OLITEK ELUBIliGi:, Auent.

MINING- LAWS AND FORMS.

Third Edition revised and enlarged.
Compiled by Bt. B. COSGDOX,.

THIS Edition contains all the laws of the STATE OF CAL-
IFORNIA and NEVADA TERRITORY', relative to Mining
Corporations together with the Mining Ordinances of Mex
co, complete; Digest of Decisions of the Supreme Court
fcorms etc. 16 mo. flexible cloth, 192 pp. $2.51).

Published by EC II. BAA'CKOFT <fe CO.

Twelfth Volume. — The Mixing and Scientific Prkss, pub*
ished at San Fraucisco, commenced its twelfth volumeo
the 6th inst.— [Nye County News.

A journal of Useful Arts, gtitntt, aiul pining ami pwUaniral ^voijvriss.

VI1V A CO., 1M -Kl.isil Kits,
And Patent Sollcliors, |

SAN" FRANCISCO, SATURDAY, MARCH 31, L866.

TABLE OP CONTENTS.

Crawford's Elevator — Ulus.

Ifttll A.

I

lor Illegal Advor
iblnt!
N.-v» Hook*

. ■

Quart: M I

iivc Pioturo,
ii -.

Inner tn Itie World'

New !.■

Plmprt

Coinm

i a p.

A \ nluablc 8 wret
Ham i(j Pi ■■ .1 re .1 Hoquci.

||] Arii.ll-.'.liil-Ui'r.
<:i.utril.uiftl for OUT Cabinet,
Our Pouudrlcs.
Juvenile Siuukcnt.

Bodtum in Bxeeej ou Rich

Silver 0

... J carve una (he
ui Grinding
Plate* Kn 7
Prom 1.1 Dorado county,
the Cause Ql Pal lure In Jlln-
Idh En tern Ises.

.. vimriz Mills.
rhe K-.. .

Books in Olden Time
Mining S11i11m.11 \
Editorial and Selected,
Mining Shareholdera* Dlrcc-
101 v .

stock Sales and ii.:|.orts.
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Mining Laws of 1866.

It is our intention to issue, in cheap pam-
phlet form, previous to May 1st, a full and cor-
rect copy of all laws relating to mining adopted
by the California and Nevada State Legisla-
tures tif 1866. Some of these Acts are of
vital importance to every citizen interested in
mining.

OEAWTOED'S ELEVATOE.

We have recently hud the pleasure of wit-
nessing the operation of "Crawford's Stump
and Rock Extractor and Elevator," at the ware-
house and workshop of the California Steam
Navigation Company.

A company' of French capitalists have bought
the lauds of the St. Mary's mineral land com-
pany, on Lake Superior, for three millions of
dollars in gold.

The above figure represents the machine de-
tached from its bearing, and consisting of a
rocking beam, A, connected with a ratchet
wheel B, by panls CC, and cross hangers DD,
so that when the beam is rocked by means of
the levers EE, the wheel is kept in motion,
carrying round with it a sprocket or chain
wheel F , to which it is cast solid, and over
which a heavy chain G, passes, and is kept
from slipping by flanges projecting between
the links, so that the more weight there is at-
tached, the more securely it is held to the
wheel ; while any length of chain may be
used, and a body raised to any hight. To
double the power and strength of the machine,
a heavy iron pulley H, is attached, as seen in
the cut.

To reverse the action of the machine, spiral
springs II, suspended from the arms of the
rocking beam are hooked to the cross hangers,
and with the same motion of the levers the
wheel turns back, lowering the weight as far
as necessary.

By giving proper proportions to the levers,
etc., the theoretical power may be rendered very
great, while the machine itself is very compact
and simple.

The apparatus, as we saw it, appears to be
well constructed, and its practical power may
be inferred from the following facts. A piece
of iron weighing 4,048 pounds is lifted easily by
a man usiug only one hand, with a machine
weighing say twenty pounds, and that could
be packed iu an ordinary carpet sack. A larger
machine, weighing less than four hundred
pounds, worked by two men, lifted two boilers
weighing fourteen ions, as readily as the
smaller one did the 4,048 pounds, and with four
men at the brakes it is calculated to easily
raise an engine weighing forty tons.

The machine may be suspended from shears
for the purpose of pulliug stumps, or it may be

supported in a similar manner on a strong
frame with wheels, thus forming a powerful
sling cart for transporting rocks aud other
heavy bodies.

The uses to which such a machine can be
applied are very numerous, and the San Fran-
cisco and San Jose E. R. Co. have ordered
one of the larger size, for the purpose of lifting
their locomotives while repairing them, it be-
ing more convenient to lift them thus than by
hydraulic pressure. For raising boulders in
hydraulic claims, hoisting anchors, and similar
purposes, it must prove quite haudy.

The invention was patented February 18th,
1862, and was recently brought here by Mr. J.
L. Atkinson, who has the patent right west of
the Rocky Mountains. He has associated
himself with Mr. G. K. Gluyas, of the C. S. N.
Co., in the business of manufacturing and sell-
ing them in this State. Some half a dozen
Lifters have already been ordered, and the
manufacture of them will be commenced imme-
diately in San Francisco.

NEW INVENTIONS.

Oil Extractor. — Squarza, the celebrated
punch manufacturer, has just received a patent
from the United States, through the Mining
and Scientific Press Patent Agency, for a
new and ingenious machine for extracting es-
sential oils from fruit, (such as oranges,
lemons, pineapples, etc., without injury to
them,) which consists of a hopper in which the
fruit is placed, passing down through a series
of compartments in which are placed sharp-
pointed pins. The machine being slowly
revolved, the fruit is transferred from one com-
partment to another, until the oil is essentially
extracted. The inventor says, " I claim the
compartments C D E F, having one or more
perforated fixed covers, L, adjustable cover, K,
with point, t, t, or their equivalents, arranged
as herein described, and for the purpose set
forth."

New Mode of Ship-Building. — Mr. Joseph
Halleck, of Grass Valley, has designed the fol-
lowing mode of building war and passenger
steamships, which consists essentially of three
keels, with three narrow compartments in the
hull, giving two longitudinal spaces or tunnels
on each side of the middle compartment, or
main ship, above the water line. In these
spaces the propellers or wheels are placed.
They also afford fresh air for ventilation.

For ships of war the middle compartment, it
is claimed, may be used as a ram, presenting a
beak that would strike terror to the beholder
Plates of iron cover the whole ship above the
water line, and for a sufficient distance below,
forming a rim with almost an acute angle, hav-
ing port-holes around the whole ship, about on
a line with the main deck. The upper surface
arching over the whole ram is so arranged that,
should the enemy's missiles strike the rim, or
any other portion of the ship, they would
glance either way over the arched surface
above the deck, or down the angular sides of
the vessel, and fall harmless into the water.

For affording comfort to officers and men, a
cabin is placed above the deck, to be lowered
when in action, together with the smoke-stack,
and an iron grating placed over the spaces,

leaving nothing above the deck but the pilot
bouse.

The inventor is confident that passenger
Bhips, as well as ships of war, can be construct-
ed after his model that would cross the ocean
in less time than any other known vessel in
modern naval architecture, and with less lia-
bility of foundering at sea. A caveat has
been ordered filed through this office.

New Locomotive Picture.— Mr. S. P. San-
ders, a roving, genuine artist, just now located
at San Leandro, has laid upon our table a fine
photographic view of the new locomotive, J. G.
Kellogg, which has just^ieen completed at the
works of the Alameda Railroad Company, on
the Encinal. The Kellogg weighs about twenty
ton3, is a regular built locomotive, of first-class
appearance, according to the picture drawn by
the truthful rays of the sun. Mr. Sanders
also succeeded admirably in obtaining a perfect
view of the Alameda workshops and engine-
house. In our opinion there are but few pho-
tographers on this coast who can equal our
friend Sanders in out-door views.

Paper and Stationery House. — Messrs.
John G. Hodge & Co., at 418 and 420 Clay
street, one of our most substantial importing
firms, have recently extended their salesrooms
by the addition of another story. Their stock
of fine paper, blank books, stationery, etc., is
choice and complete. Having dealt with these
gentlemen ourselves with much satisfaction, we
take pleasure in recommending their house to
others.

Correspondence. — " E. C. W.," Millerton,
Frezno county, will receive attention next
week ; also, another letter from " Prospector,"
El Dorado county. Editorial items from NeJ
vada county may be expected soon. We give
this week some very interesting communica-
tions, and would call especial attention to the
article relating to the use of sodium, which
emanates from the pen of one of our most ex-
perienced and reliable metallurgists.

Commissioner to the World's Fair.
Mr. W. B. Ewer, principal editor of the Mining
and Scientific Press, has been appointed, by
concurrent resolution of the State Senate and
Assembly, Commissioner from California to the
World's Industrial Exhibition, to be held at
Paris, in 1867. Mr. Ewer is now on a visit to
his former residence, Grass Valley, and we
congratulate him upon the distinguished honor
thus voluntarily bestowed upon him. His
many years' service iu the cause of progressive
science in California eminently qualifies and
entitles him to the position.

Just Issued. — The Seventh Annual Circu-
lar of the Miners' Foundry, printed at the
Book and Job Printing Office of the Mining
and Scientific Press, is now ready for distri-
bution. Copies will be forwarded, free, by ad-
dressing "Miners' Foundry, San Francisco."
It contains much interesting matter, and is the
argest and most complete illustrated pattern
list and advertising circular yet issued by any

foundry on this coast.

— . — . — *— »

The deposits of gold and silver in the Phila-
delphia Mint for the month of February, were
$1,408,652.06. The coinage was $960,033.50.

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ftbt pittfttjj m& Mmtxile §xm.

ffiflmmuttiatiflus.

In this Department we invite the free discussion of all
proper subjects— correspondents alone being responsible for
the ideas and theories they advance.

[Written for the Mining and Scientific Press.]

THE TBACTOKY CURVE, AHD THE
PKOPEETIES OF GEINDING PLATES.

BY W. A. GOODYEAR.

[CONTTNOED FROM PAGE 178.]

We will next consider hollow, conical
plates of uniform hardness.

Referring to the figure on page 109 of
the Hand Book, and letting as there, a =
the radius of the ba9e, and h, the altitude of
the cone, while y denotes the radius of any
point in the surface, and also letting P de-
note the vertical pressure at the outer cir-
cumference when the plates are in motion,
the vertical thickness of the upper plate
being uniform, we have the surface of that
portion of the cone, the radius of whose
base is y.

(69) 8—i~if l/°'+A' . Differentiating

(69), we obtain

(70)

iB_9fiyl/V+ff
dy a

Now, the

vertical pressure at the circumference is P.
Therefore, its component there in a direc-
tion perpendicular to the surface, is

Again, in this case, as well as in that of
circular plates, and for the same reason, the
actual wear of the plates must be uniform.
Hence, we must have now the vertical
presure at any point whose radius is y,

P' = P _. , the component of which, pel-pen-
s'

dicular to the surface, is

a2
P" = P = .

yi/<c* + h*

The distance passed over by the same point
in one revolution is 2 ii y.

The expression for the grinding effect is,
therefore,

n Pa5

(71)f2?y X— ==

J yva +«'

X 2 k yV~^+W dy = f 4 ir> P ay dy,
a J

which, taken between the limits 0 and a,
gives

,«

1 P ay dy = 2 J73 P a", for the

(72) f

0
total effect in one revolution.

Let us now consider tractory conoidal
plates. If the plates be of uniform hard-
ness, the actual wear in a vertical direction,
in this case as well as in the others, and for
the same reason, must be uniform. It has al-
ready been shown that when the plates are
at rest, the pressure in a vertical direction
is uniform ; and if this pressure be repre-
sented by R, then its component in the di-
rection of the normal is R " .
a

Now, when the upper plate revolves, the
condition that the vertical wear shall be uni-
form, requires in this case as well as in the
others that the product of the pressure in
this, direction into the distance passed over
shall be constant, and hence if P represent
the vertical pressure at the circumference,
when the plates are in motion, and P' the
vertical pressure at any point whose ordi-
nate is y, we shall have

P : P' : : y : a , or

(73) P' = P - , and the normal compo-
nent of P' will be

(74,), P' ^ = P. The normal pressure
a

then in revolving tractory conoidal plates of

uniform hardness is constant.

J Q

Since, now, from equation (32), =

dy

2 Ti a, we have for the grinding effect, in a

single revolution, the expression

(75) f 4 r," P ay dy = 2 Tc P ay"1, which,

taken between the limits 0 and a, gives
ra

(76) I 4 u° P ay dy = 2 T? P o? .
J0

Since the normal pressure is constant and
equals P, the product of the pressure into
the distance passed over in a single revolu-
tion is 2 ;~ P y, and it might seem at first,
therefore, that the wear in the direction of
the normal should be proportional to the or-
dinate. But upon reflection it will be seen
that this cannot be the case here, for the
plates could not follow each other and re-
main in contact under this condition. The
reason why they could not do so is, that if
the actual normal wear could be propor-
tional to the ordinate, the plates would wear
into surfaces whose meridian curves would
be branches of the secondary curve I have
already discussed, and the branch belonging
to the upper (or convex) plate would have
a much greater curvature (I call the curva-
ture greater when the radius of curvature
is less) than the one belonging to the lower
(or concave) plate, so that the plates
would then remain in contact only along the
circumference of a circle at their top, while
their lower portions would be separated by a
space increasing from the top downwards,
and this is an impossible condition of things
to produce by grinding.

It may at first seem strange that this
should be so, while the product of the nor-
mal pressure into the distance passed over
varies as the ordinate. But the simple fact
of its seeming strange does not invalidate
the reasoning nor the correctness of the re-
sult.

There is nothing about it more strange
than there is in the properties of a curve and
its asymptote, or in the simple fact that two
points which are separated by a finite dis-
tance may continually approach each other
in a right line, and yet never meet.

[Concluded next week.]

If I were the fatber of a family, all the mem-
bers of it should learn music. Almost all
children have naturally good ears and can catch
tunes easily ; and, strange to say, they are able
to master the mysteries of time much better at
an early age than they do later. Both girls
and boys should be taught to play upon the
piano forte, which, although it wants the power
of melting one sound into another — that touch-
ing human effects which some instruments
possess — is invaluable as bringing almost every
■ variety of music within reach, and permitting
one, through arrangements and adaptations, to
become acquainted, to a certain degree, with
nearly all the thoughts of the greatest com-
posers. At a more advanced age I would have
them learn the grammar of music, thorough bass
and harmony. The knowledge of the princi-
ples upon which the greatest men worked, and
the examination of the manner in which they
worked, would be a study of great interest,
and could but add to the admiration with
which they might happen to be regarded.
Those of my children who were great musical
geniuses would only build the better for build-
ing upon such a foundation ; and those who
were not. having been taught by their early
studies what real greatness is, and by the same
process to compreheud what real littleness is
also, in default of the charm of talent would
probably achieve that of modesty, and instead
of becoming indifferent executants, would re-
sign themselves to being intelligent listeners —
a race of which the world stand greatly in

need. — Horace Mann.

[Written for the Mining and Scientific Press.]

Sodium in Excess on Kich Silver Ores.

BY G. KUSTEL, M. E.

It was stated already by Mr. Beadwin (North
Wales) " that the sodium amalgam will attack
also base metals if added in excess, and reduce
the beneficial effect of the mercury, which con-
sists chiefly in the reduction of protoxide and
sulphuret of mercury, keeping it thus from
sickening and flouring. The mercury becomes
loaded with base metals and its action on silver
and gold is greatly reduced."

The attack of sodium on base metals is a
chemical one, arising from the endeavor to
unite with the sulphur, oxygen, etc., combined
with the base metals, whereby the latter are
freed and amalgamated. Silver sulphur-
ets are decomposed by the sodium readily;
and this process is not disturbed by the pres-
ence of base metal sulphurets. Independent
of all accessory circumstances, one pound of
sodium would amalgamate about three and a
half pounds of silver out of silver sulphuret.
One ton of ore, assaying 200 ounces of silver,
would require four pounds of sodium (at the
cost of $5, London price,). Four pounds of
sodium are equal to 100 pounds of hard sodium
amalgam (about 77 cents per pound.)

To ascertain what pare of the silver would
be reduced by a definite quntity of sodium in
presence of water, iron and base metal sulphur-
ets, and in what condition the quicksilver is
kept during the operation as to its collective
power, an experiment was made in the Miner's
Foundry, San Francisco, in one of Wheeler's
small pans, with rich auriferous silver ores,
(mostly from Comstock ore,) containing lead,
zinc, copper, antimony and arsenic :

1. Six pounds of the ore were introduced
into the pan, with so much water as to render
the pulp thick enough to keep the mercury
globules suspended. Two pounds of quicksil-
ver were added immediately, and three pounds
more containing six ounces of four per cent,
sodium amalgam — that is, one ounce of sodium
amalgam to each pound of ore were introduced
in equal portions every fifteen minutes. No
heat was applied. The mercury, on examina-
tion after each addition of sodium, remained
uniformly parted in globules ; the condition of
the pulp did not permit a union. After a two
hours run the ore was diluted, a small quantity
of sodium amalgam added for the purpose of
collecting the floured part of the mercury, and
the pulp discharged ; the dies were taken out,
and the pan cleaned perfectly.

2. Six pounds of the same ore were charged
as before, with the addition of five pounds of
quicksilver — but all at once. The pulp was
made hot by steam, and the amalgamation con-
tinued for two hours without any chemicals.
After this time the charge was diluted and dis-
charged.

The results of both experiments appeared iu
the following proportions :

No. 1, with sodium, yielded, per ton, 91.7
ounces of silver and 18.3 ounces of gold ; total,
110,0 ounces.

Ko. 2, without sodium, yielded, per ton, 276.2
ounces of silver and 60.3 ounces of gold ; total,
336.5 ounces.

The assay showed 2,030 ounces of silver and
87 ounces of gold.

The silver yielded of No. 1 is so much below
that of No. 2, that not only no decomposition
of silver sulphurets did take place by aid of the
sodium, but the amalgamation seems to have
been checked somehow by the influence of the
sodium. It might be, however, that the silver,
at the rate of 91.7 ounces per ton, is the direct
result of the decomposition of tough silver sul-
phurets by the sodium, while the principal
constituent of the ore consists of brittle silver
ore — which, although being decomposed by the
sodium, yielded no amalgam.* Judging from
the appearance of the quicksilver, the reason
of its reduced amalgamating ability is more
likely found in the instantly coated condition
which it assumes in presence of iron from dies
and shoes and finely divided sulphurets. This
coating adheres like a skin, and prevents the
amalgamation. When the action of the sodium
is over, the mercury remains in a lethargic
condition, showing less affinity for amalgama-
tion than ordinary quicksilver, without being
loaded much with base metals. The coating
of the mercury, produced by the action of
sodium, may be also the reason of the very low
yield of gold ; but it must be remarked, that

the free gold of this ore is not bright, like the
quartz gold generally, but shows a mean look-
ing, dull, blackish appearance. It is also to be
mentioned that there are twelve dies in the pan,
leaving a spacR between each two which is
filled up with ore. Particles of the coarser
gold which slip into these spaces will also es-
cape amalgamation ; but this inconvenience
was alike for both experiments. The consid-
erable quantity of gold particles extracted from
the tailings of experiment No. l,when tried in
a small vessel, refused to yield to the (mag-
netic ?) power of sodium mercury.

Notwithstanding the character of the gold,
and the disadvantage of losing a large propor- 1
tion of it (compared with the whole amount J
contained in the small charge of six pounds,)
between the dies, the experiment without 1
sodium gave "about 70 per cent, of the assay.
The reason of the small yield of 13 per cent, j
of silver in the second experiment lies partly in 1
the short time of two hours, but chiefly in the 1
nature of the ore which requires to be roasted. I

The loss of quicksilver was so small in both I
experiments, that it could not be ascertained ]
by means of the scale. This could not be ex- I
peeted otherwise, on account of the facility of I
collecting almost all the mercury when small 1
quantities of ore are operated on, especially 1
where there are no sulphates and chlorides j
present. But the appearance of the mercury ]
in the experiment No. 1 was by no means very ]
flattering ; it was difficult to collect the black i
flocks of coated quicksilver, which could be i
united into one mass by the addition of sodium j
mercury, but not separated from the sulphurets ]
and iron in the pan. The quicksilver leaves ]
the black coat like a skin behind at slight mo- .?
tions. It has to be proven yet that the loss of 'j
mercury is not increased by the use of sodium j
on silver ore in iron pans, or on ores generally, y
if rich in sulphurets.

The advantage or disadvantage of sodium
mercury can be demonstrated only by compara- ]
tive working. A mere addition of sodium
amalgam, and an unfounded belief that it "does
well," is self-deceiving, and of no account.

In regard to the amalgamation of gold-bear- 1
ing rock with sodium amalgam, Prof. Silliman
made most important experiments. Five hun- 't
dred and twenty-five pounds of poor quartz, — J
9 14.89 per ton — were treated in a Freibergl
pan (?) for one hour, with twenty pounds of'
quicksilver. The amalgamating result was
3514.73. No ore of the same kind was treated
in the above pan without sodium.

The second experiment, showing a compara-
tive result, was made in a rotating cask. The \
comparison is less interesting than the actual J
result, using sodium quicksilver. The cask is J
known to be one of the least suitable contriv- ]
ances for gold extraction ; but it answers per- J
fectly for treatment of ores with sodium, as I
there is no friction required.

* See Scientific Press 1865, p. 306.

[Written for the Mining and Scientific Press.]

Prom El Dorado County.

[By our Traveling Correspondent.]

Messrs. Editors : Since you last heard from 1
me, " notes by the wayside" have accumulated j
to so great an extent that much must neces-J
sarily be omitted, which might otherwise bavel
been interesting to those unacquainted with this!
region, or to the miner who once gathered in j
one short season a golden harvest here, but ]
who now wanders in distant lands, lured on- j
ward by the same bright hope, or excited by I
the same wild dream that animated him then. ]

But let none come hastily to the conclusion ■.
because fortunes are not made here in a day as I
formerly, to be squandered as soon, that the 1
mines are exhausted. The more I see, audi
the further I travel, the deeper grows the cod- \
viction that we have scarcely yet reached the j
portals of Nature's storehouse. She has kindly
strewn a few rare specimens upon the earth's 'j
surface — glittering in the- sunlight — to remind j
us of immense treasures within, only to be
brought out by patient, earnest toil, and judi- 1
cious investment of capital, and but for the
wild and reckless speculation of the past, re-
sulting so disastrously to all classes, still press-
ing with nightmare horrors on nearly all, and
freezing up the channels in which capital ought
to flow, we should now see these vast gold
fields cultivated, these rich quartz lodes opened,
traces and croppings of which, many of them
giving every indication of being highly metal-
liferous, and found belting this county from
north to south for many miles both east aod
west of this place— and we should witness mil-

Wht pinittfi and £ricntifw § tm.

195

una added to the wealth of the country, where
.|iuw is eked nut ti hare substance. A healthy
eaction is Deeded, the first taint tints of its
lawn begin to appear.

Bat now let us come down to some of the
■eta, which, though dry to many in detail, are
wiie the lea important. After passing through
Jilot Hill, Bfteen miles west of this, where
ben ire mow very good placer ami hydraulic

-t nil r tu those described in former
ettiTS, tu say nothing of 111" quartz leads of
hat neighborhood, one of which at least has
laid as high as $61) to the ton. Your •■ Pros-
Doctor" was tempted to speud a day, some two

set of Greenw I, p irtaking of the

tin; IVnobscol House, breath-

ng tin- pure mountain air. enjoying the delight-

•ry. and rambling among the quarts

if the vicinity, of which there appear to
w at least three, sunn; 400 feet apart, running
mallei Iron) north to south, ami posi

ionably, a mineral character to agreater
jr less extent.

On those, several companies have mnde loca-
ions. and done some work, among which we
nay briefly noiice

T1IK silKRIDAN,

Situated on the middle lode, sufficient devel-
pments being made to lay bare a well-defined
last and west wall, and prospecting well in

old, which is found in a species of decomposed
[uartz. not heretofore seen in my route, but
fterwurds in abundance in other places, of
•hieli I shall give some account if time and
ipace permit.

THE FREEMAN,

some distance further south, although not
sufficiently opened to show the direction of the
.liibits the liveliest looking quartz in
Mi is neighborhood ,30 far as personal inspection
went, and contains copper, native, and in form
Df sulphurets ; sulphurets of iron and a little
»aleun, line-grained — considered a good indica-
tion of silver when found in rock known to be
irgentiferous, but as no assay of the ore had
IBM made so far as learned, I can say nothing
lefinite as to its real value. It certainly is

rorthy of a test, and will be worked the en-

uing season.

TOE BUNKER HILL,

Located on the western lode, a short distance
outh of the stage road, deserves a more ex-
tended notice on account of the amoun' of
labor performed on it. and the results therefrom,
.ome S3"), 001), having been expended in the
xectioii of buildings and hoisting apparatus,
ind in sinking shafts and running drifts, only
Btich portions needing description as tend to
the elucidation of the subject, the facts given
being in part taken Irom observation above
ground, and gleaned as to the interior from
statements of the former superintendent and
other gentlemen of integrity well acquainted
with its works.

One of the three shafts of this company was
sunk fifty feet — following the lode — variously
represented from six to fifteen feet in width,
out of which shaft fifteen tons of 18 per cent,
copper ore was taken and shipped. This shaft
was then lowered fifty-live feet deeper, making
a total depth of 105 feet, and judging from the
pitch that the ledge lay east, a cross-cut was
made at the 75-foot level or thirty feet from
the bottom of the shaft, in that direction fifteen
feet, striking the lode, which at that point is
said to be from ten to twelve feet wide, with
eighteeu inches of fine pay ore. and sulphurets
throughout the ledge. A drift was extended
north sixty-five feet along the vein on 50-foot
level, the ore found beiug represented as of
poor quality. Another was run south seventy-
five feet, the ore in the judgment of at least
two of the parties above alluded to, being
similar in character and value to that taken
from the shaft, and appearing to improve as
the drift was extended south, the pay vein being
near four feet wide. This company are not
now at work ; their whim, large and substantial
as it seems to be, not being equal to the
emergency, they intend securing an engine in
a short time, and will resume operations, hoping
soon to pi ace it among the dividend-paying
claims of the country. There is reason to
believe that they will not be disappointed in
their expectations, in view of the richness of
the ore to be seen at the mine, and of the fact
that they have already shipped some twenty-
five tons, averaging about ^05 per ton, even at
the low rates then ruling, and have wood
and water in abundance at hand.

THE GREENWOOD AND ITS LEDGES.

A large quartz ledge may be distinctly seen
cropping out in various places on the hill im-

mediately west of this well preserved mining
village, lying hid in a deep mountain pass,
through which Bows a beautiful little
with sufficient water for mill and mining pur-
poses. Two or three companies are at work
on this lode.

THE BUBRKA GOLD AND SILVER MINING COMPANY.

This claim, as I learned from Mr. H. Pown-
i 1 1 -_r the Superintendent, from whom, also, other
facts relating to it. were receive,!, is now owned
: ICISCOI ipitalistS, who intend
forthwith to erect a 'Jo .-tamp mill. The com-
pany first sunk a shall on the lode to the depth
of forty-live feet, finding ii six feel in width.
ami taking or,- therefrom which yielded SKI
per ton in gold, an.l 69.50 in silver. Being
compelled to abandon ihis point, in conse-
quence of encoanterintr too much water, they
commenced a tunnel at the foot of the bill, and
drove it west Irom the village 160 feet, and
struck the lode, proving it here of the Barae
Width as above. No luck has been worked
from this portion, but it assays SIT. 50 in gold
and ST. ">o silver. They Bxtended the tunnel
from this point eighty feet in the same direc-
tion, and run through the lode eight feet wide.
One ton of the rock from the vein in this place,
worked in San Francisco S14 gold. $12 silver.
They are now drifting north and south on the
vein from the point lust mentioned, with four
men on each shift, one carman and one assort-
ing the ore, and taking out Irom fifteen to
twenty tons every twenty-fuut hours.

Adjoining this claim on the north, a com-
pany with six men employed, known here as
the French company, are doing well, and have
laid hare the same lode, which showed rock of
a bluish gray cast, mixed largely with sul-
phurets of iron, if my memory can be trusted.
They have frequently taken out from S-l,n00
to (5,000 per week, not from this lode, but
from the hill-side above and from some little
quartz veins, varying from half an inch to
three inches, and in places somewhat decom-
posed, some of them being clearly traceable as
feeders or spurs to the large lode, where they
seem to be cut off, the quartz in the two having
no resemblance whatever, so far as I could
discover from a cursory examination. Large as
the above fijures are, owing to the expense at-
tendant in working the mine, and their " modus
operandi," they are not getting rock as fast as
they might. More gold is lost than saved in
many portions of this county, for want of proper
appliances, which nothing but skill and capital
can procure.

As I have as yet said nothing in regard to
Spanish dry diggings, and have notes enough
with reference to the mines about Georgetown
for another letter, you will soon hear from me
again. Yours faithfully,

Prospector.

Georgetown, El Dorado co., March 19, 1866.

[Written for the Mining and Sclcntlllc Press.]

The Cause of Failure in Mining Enterprises,

Messrs. Editors : — After nearly three years
residence in this portion of the land of sage
brush and silver, and much close observation
as to the causes of the apparent failure of min-
ing enterprises, it is highly gratifying to ob-
serve that at last parties interested in the
the various leads, with which our section
abounds, are commencing " right foot fore-
most." Hitherto, the process has generally
been in this wise : Parties discover a lead, or
rather what has the appearance of a lead of
mineral-bearing quartz. A few assays are
made, of course from the choicest selection of
rock. An agent is dispatched to San Fran-
cisco to induce moneyed men to become inter-
ested, and to raise a sufficient amount of funds
to develop the mine. A so-called superintend-
ent is sent up, probably a good honest man.
and may be " the right man in the right place ;"
but as nine-tenths of these are totally ignorant
of the first principles of either geology, min-
eralogy, or metallurgy, it is very evident that
this time the " right place" is seldom found.
Without even a preliminary survey being made,
or any attempt to ascertain the dip of the
lead, whether it is a true vein, or simply a dis-
placement, the work of "developing" goes on.
Perhaps a " bonanza" is struck, and then the
next thing in order is a mill. A mill must be
had — it is absolutely necessary — and without
waiting to further investigate or even to find
out the character of the lead as to permanency,
etc., estimates are forthwith made for its
erection. The writer of this has known in-
stances, on Owens River, and through that
section of country, of heavy and expensive
machinery being purchased, shipped and
i erected at enormous expense, before the com-

pany had tell tons of mineral-bearing rock in
light. The estimates are always loo small :
I nt after assessment is levied before
the mill is finished ; the money has given out;
the few tons of rock found have been crushed.
and, if in great good luck, the company declares
a small dividend, to be followed almost immedi-
ate]; afterward- by another assessment. Su-
perintendent becomes anxious ; he has by this
lime picked up a few scientific phrases, and
has actually made himself believe that he is a
practical miner. It is of course necessary lor
him to sustain that reputation. He " gouges "
round in his mine, finds a few tons of lair ore,
works it. and perhaps pays the expenses of
getting it out. And so the work goes on.
Not a dollar is spent in real development.
The money which should bo expended in tun-
neling, drifting, and in a thorough prospecting
of the vein, goes for stopeing, and running the
mill. This lasts but a short time, and is nat-
urally followed by the stopping of the entire
work, the disappointment of the stockholders,
and the so often repeated expression that " sil-
ver mining is all humbug."

How olten has the writer, in answer to his
question, as to the cause of such a mill ceas-
ing operations, been answered, " The money is
all spent; but (that invariable 'but') if the
company only had a few thousand dollars more
to thoroughly open such or such a vein, divi-
dends would soon follow." This, in nine cases
out of ten, is the fault of the stockholders.
When they incorporate or invest in a mine,
they do so expecting that it will almost imme-
diately become a dividend-paying concern, and
unless the superintendent orders a mill within
three months after commencing operations,
they are anxious to sell out. The experience
of those interested in Reese River, will fully
sustain the writer in these statements.

Of the mineral wealth of that section there
cannot be the shadow of a doubt ; but when
its rich veins were only partially prospected,
came the usual demand for mills. These were
erected at an enormous expense, and then the
discovery was made that there was not one ton
of mineral, either out or in sight, where a hun
dred were necessary for paying operations
" Montgomery District" is another example
There three mills and an arastra were erected,
and when completed, in the whole district
there had not been fifty tons of ore taken from
the mines. Yet the district is undoubtedly
rich, containing, as it does, such lodes as the
Osceola, Mountain Queen, Bowman and
Mitchell, and others equally as good. In
another year, when men or companies pursue
mining as a business, regular and legitimate,
and not as a speculation, it will rank amongst
the foremost on the Pacific slope. The same
can be said of Lone Pine and Keys dis-
trict. Though many of the leads of both are
without doubt very rich, and have been dis-
covered and prospected for the past three
years ; yet, in neither have there been twenty
tons of ore taken from the vein or in sight.

In the latter district the Consort company
purchased a 10-stamp mill, pans, amalgamators,
and all the necessary machinery ; or rather, it
was purchased for the company by some par-
ties in New York, on the representations that
an immense amount of ore had been takeu out,
or could be immediately procured for crushing.
On the New York agent visiting the district
for the purpose of examining into matters,
what was the consequence ? There were not
twenty tons of rock out — not a sufficiency in
sight to warrant the erection of the mill, and
they permitted the machinery to be sold a few
weeks since for freight. It is these misrepre-
sentations (to use a mild expression) which in-
jure the mines, and in many cases prevent the
investment of the capital necessary for the
working of the same.

Is it not then far better to first thoroughly
develop a lead before talking about working
the rock from the first bonanza struck 1 The
safest place/or the pay ore to be is in the mine,
lentil a sufficiency is in sight to run a mill for
at least one year ; let this course always be
adopted, and together with the advice of Gen.
Rosecrans, " that no reduction works should be
erected on a single lode however promising,"
and mining will become a legitimate business,
and not a mere speculation.

Many may refer to the Comstock lode as an
answer to these suggestions. Is there any one
at all acquainted with mining who for a mo-
ment doubts that the Comstock vein has been
most materially injured by the system of goug-
ing carried on for the purpose of declaring most
unnatural dividends ? It will take years and

an immense amount of money to place these
mines in a proper working condition. From
these remarks the writer excludes the Gould &
Curry, which, under the supervision of its
iperintendent. Mr. Louis Janin, (a gen-
tleman wlio understands the " working," not
the " speculative " branch of mining.) will, he
ventures to predict, become in twoyears time or
e'.rn less, one of the most valuable mines in the
world.

The writer can in no way give a better illus-
tration of his idea of mining thau the following
very homely one : Suppose a company hav-
ing half a dozen so-called leads, with a cash
capital of SI 00,000 paiil in— they expend this
money carefully and |udiciously under the man-
agement of a miner (not a lawyer, physician,
blacksmith, or carpenter), in the thorough
opening, prospecting, and developing their
claims — when the veins are struck, when it is
fully ascertained and shown that the mines are
good, and there is no longer a doubt as to their
wealth, that company can procure all the
machinery and mills it requires. Let another,
with the same amount of funds, only partially
prospect a single lead, and then consume the
balance of their money in erecting a mill,
where will they find means to goon developing
and prospecting their single claim? In other
words, and in common parlance, have they not
commenced " wrong end foremost?"

Mining hero (in the Blind Spring district) is
now being carried on in the right, and sys-
tematic manner, particularly by the Sierra
Blanca and Cornucopia com panics. Under the
management of the superintendent of these
companies, Dr. Purtz, the leads are being
thoroughly developed. In both of the tunnels
und drift of the Elmira rich bonanzas have
been struck, and the character of this claim
fully ascertained. In the Crocker enough has
heen done to guarantee the permanency of the
lead, and the work is still going on. The
Jupiter, Vulcan, and other leads of the com-
pany are being constantly worked, and the in-
dications show every prospect of their equaling
either of the above. In the Cornucopia, after
going through the iron, a remarkably rich vein
was struck ; the ore it is estimated will yield
at least SI ,000 per ton, and several even richer
deposits have been found. But pursuing the
proper policy in mining, the superintendent
only takes out such rock as is naturally neces-
sary to carry on the development. Every lead
must be thoroughly prospected, and a sufficiency
of ore must be in sight, before putting up ex-
pensive reducing works, to stand idle half the
year ; no gouging the mines out, but let the
veins be properly opened.

If all the superintendents would adopt this
course, then mining would occupy its proper
position, become a business with large, regular,
and never-failing profits, instead of as now, a
mere speculation — this month a dividend of
$50, and the next an assessment of $100.

Several other parties are now adopting the
same system, and the Humming Bird company
( Messrs. Hightocer & Co. ) are thoroughly
developing their lead. This is undoubtedly
very rich, but, with a proper feeling of caution,
they want to see it " sure " before erecting
machinery. The Diana is still taking out im-
mensely rich reck, and with their little 4-stamp
mill turn out their usual yield of about sixteen
pounds of bullion per day.

The owners of this mill deserve success —
both practical, hard-working mechanics. Like
the rest of the residents of this side of the
slope, they have experienced all the ups and
downs (particularly the " downs ") of the past
three years, but never losing faith, they still
persevered. Their little mill is (with the ex-
ception of the castings) entirely of their own
handiwork, and they are now reaping a rich
reward for their untiring energy. The writer
only echoes the wish of the entire community
when he repeats, " success to Williams & Wick-
land." It is a pity we had not more men of
their stamp.

Every thing looks prosperous here, and
there is not a man in this section of the
country out of employment who desires work.

Partzwick, Mono county, Jan. 21, 1866.

Sluice for Quartz Mills. — A patent has
been issued to Hugh Logan, of Washoe City,
Nevada, for a new sluice for quartz mills. The
inventor says :

I claim the grooved false bottoms, m, in the
compartments, c. of the sections of the sluice,
in combination with the longitudinal partitions,
b, and pockets, d. constructed and operating
substantially as and for the pnrpose set forth.

2d. The triangular abutments, e f, in combi-
nation with the compartments, e d, of the '
sluice, substantially as and for the purpose
described.

3d. The yokes, g, with suitable wedges or
keys, in combination with the longitudinal par-
titions, b, of the sluice, constructed and operat-
ing substantially as and for the purpose speci-
fied.

However active a goose's wings may be in
life, they become stationary afterward.

196

MU pitting m& gtimtiih <§vm.

SALES OF THE WEEK

BT TBE S. F. STOCK * EXCHANGE BOAED.

Saturday* March "--*=.

1044 shs Ophir at 785@762}£ per foot.
36 shs Ophir at 75il@740 per share, b 30.
12 shs Ophir at 790 per foot, b 20.
12 shs Ophir at 770 per foot, s 3.
12 shs Oph Ir at 770 per foot, s 6.

2 shs Savage at 1025 per foot.

2 shs Savage at H'80 per foot, b 30.

1 sh Savage at 1030 per foot, s 30.

9 shs Chollar-Potosi at 400@l02K per ft. s 3.

1 sh Chollar-Potosi at 412 per foot, b 30.
80 shs Daney at 14 per foot.

11 shs Yellow Jacket at 800@760 per foot.

8 shs Yellow Jacket at 7G0@765 per ft, s 30.

2 shs Yellow Jacket at 765 per foot, s 3.

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 775 per foot, b 10.

12 shs Crown Point at 1425@1420 per foot

8 shs Crown Point at 1420 per foot, b 5.

4 shs Hale & Norcross at 1040 per foot, b 30.
6 shs Hale A Norcross at 10l(j@990pcr ft

2 shs Hale A Norcross at 1000 Der ft, b 6.
2 shs Hale A Norcross at 990 per foot, a 3.

12 shs Alpha, G. H. at 400 per foot.
6 shs Belcher at 315@3.'0 per foot
2 shs Belcher at 3i;>£ per foot, s 10.

25 shs Imperial at 140 per share, b 30.

36 shs Imperial at I37@l35 per share.

5 shs Imperial at 140 per share, b 30.
10 shs Imperial at 135 per share, s 3.
1 shs Overman at 68 per foot, s 3.

63 shs Overman at 69@67 per foot
10 shs Overman at 6o per foot, s 30.
20 shs Overman at 71 per share, b 30.
103 shs Exchequer at 8J£@8# per share.
70 shs Exchequer at %}i per share, b 3.
93 shs Confidence at 50M@48}£ per share.
10 shs Confidence at 48 per share, s 5.
10 shs Confidence at 4S@49 per sh, s 10.
10 shs Confidence at 53@52>£ per share, b 30.
56 shs Bullion at 125@U5 per share.

9 shs Bullion at 125 per share, b 30.
15 shs Bullion at 120 per share, b 10.

40 shs Pacific Insurance nt 163 per cent
516,000 Legal Tender Notes at 78& per cent.
Amount of sales S113.648 00

Monday* March 241-

4 shs Gould A Curry atl020 per foot, s 30.
20 shs Gould A Curry at 1045©1050 per foot

6 shs Savage at 1060@1080 per foot

1 sh Savage at 1050 per foot, s 30.

22 shs Chollar-Potosi at402>£@407>£ per ft
20 shs Daney at 14 per foot

276 shs Ophir at 800@770 per foot
24 shs Ophir at 790@77O per foot, b 3.
12 shs Ophir at 770 per foot, s 3.

24 shs Ophir at 770 per foot, s 30.

2 shs Yellow Jacket at 775 per foot, b 30.
2 sha Yellow Jacket at 765 per foot, s 30.

14 shs Yellow Jacket at 770@780 per ft.

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 775 per foot, s a

4 shs Crown Point at 1450 per foot b 3.
12 shs Crown Point at 1415 per foot

17 shs Overman at 65@62>£ per foot
67 shs Imperial at 135@130 per share.

15 shs Imperial at 125 per share, s 30.
10 shs Imperial at 130 per share, s 3.

5 shs Imperial at 125 per share 9 20.
28 shs Confidence at 52®50 per share.
10 shs Confidence at 50 per share, s 10.

2 shs Empire W & M Oo. at 215 per sh.
50 shs Bullion nt !35@132!£ per share.
10 shs Bullion at 140 per share, b 30.

140 shs Exchequer at9@9>£ per share.
55 shs Exchequer at 9JJ per share, b 3.

25 shs N B A M Ission R . R. at 53 per ct.

AFTERNOON SESSION.

12 shs Chollar-Potosi at 410@422J£ per foot
198 shs Ophir at 78Q@760 per foot.
36 shs Ophir at 750@76O per foot, s 30.
24 t>hsOpliirat770perfoot, b3.
4 shs Crown Point at 1450 per foot

4 shs Yellow Jacket at 80U@785 per ft, b 30.
15 shs Yellow Jacket at 790@755 per ft.

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 760 per foot, s 30.

5 shs Yellow Jacket at 770 per foot, b 10.

3 shs Yellow Jacket at 760 per foot, s 3.
1 sh Alpha at 120 per foot

1 sh Savage at 1100 per foot, b 30. '

6 shs Savage at 1075@1055 per foot.

2 shs Savage at 1075 per foot, b20.

23 shs Imperial at 130@127 per share.
5 shs Imperial at 125 per share, s 30.

35 shs Bullion at 130©125 per share.

20 shs Bullion at 130@132^ per share, b 3a

5 shs Bullion at 125 per share, b 3.
220shs Exchequer at 9J^@10% per share.
35 shs Confidence at 51J5@50 per share.

5 shs Confidence at 53 per share, b 30.

1 sh Empire M & M Co. at 217>< per sh.
5 shs Overman at 65 per foot, b 30.

5 shs Overman at 60 per foot, s 30.
10 shs Overman at 58 per foot, b 3.

100 shs N B A Mission R R at 55 per cent
10 shs Union Insurance at 115 per cent.
Amount of sales $200,942 00

Tuesday, March 27.

240 shs Ophir at 790©750 per foot
12 shs Ophir at T75 per foot, h 3.
48 shs Ophir at 765 per foot, s 3.
8 shs Savage at 1050@I060 per foot

8 shs Chollar-Potosi at 422>£@417 per ft.

15 shs Yellow Jacket at 765@785 per ft

7 shs Yellow Jacket at 755@775 per ft, s 30
2shsYellow Jacket at 775 per ft, 83.

6 abs Belcher at 310@320 per foot

9 shs Belcher at 32) per foot, b 3.

2 shs Belcher at 320 per foot b 5.
5 shs Belcher at 320 per foot, s 3.

8 shs Crown Point at 1450 per foot, e 3.

16 shs Crown Point at 1450®1445 per foot
8 shs Alpha, G K, at 435 per foot

4 shs Hale A Norcross at 960@965 per foot
2 shs Alpha, G H, at 96o per foot, s 5.

8 shs Empire SI A M Co. at 220 per Bh.
40 shs Imperial at 12S®125 per share.

5 shs Imperial at 127 per share, b 5.
5 shs Imperial at 126 per share, s 3.

20 shs Baltimore American at 11 pr ft
45 shs Overman at 56@52 per ft.
5 sha Overman at 55 per foot, a 30.
100 shs Overman at 60@55 per foot, b30.
255 shs Exchequer at 12@12% per share, g 3.
135 shs Exchequer at 12@12% per share.
20 sua Exchequer, at 12% per share, s 5,

From the Stock Circular of Associated Brokers of the S. F. Stock & Exchange Board. I

San Francisco, Saturday Morning, March 31, 1866.

The money market is very easy, and discounts are readily obtained
in bank at 1@1>£ 3 cent, per month. Stock collateral loans have
been negotiated this week upon rather more favorable terms to the
borrower, and considerable available capital is likely to seek these
channels as soon as the market assumes a little more steadiness, and
confidence is measurably re-established. It is confidently expected in
financial circles that interest on money will rule at low figures the
present year, and that many important enterprises will be provided
with ample means, and pushed with vigor. A year of active develop-
ment on this coast is very generally anticipated, and a largely-increased
production of the precious metals is also looked for.

The receipts of treasure from the mining districts during the week
were $800,000, and the aggregate for the month of March, about
$3,800,000.

Bullion has met with no special inquiry of late, owing in part to the
low rates prevailing in the East. For the steamer of yesterday Gold
Bars were sold at about 840, and Silver ruled at 1@1^ ^ cent, pre-
mium.

Currency Bills on the Atlantic were offered at 23 f! cent, premium
on Gold. Telegraphic transfers were made at 2% ^ cent, premium, and
Sight Drafts, payahle in coin, sold at \% ^p cent, premium. Sterling
is quotable at 48}^@48%d for best Bankers' Bills ; Commercial do at
49i£d.

Legal Tender Notes were in active request early in the week, and
considerable sales were made at 77^@80)£ ; closing at about 77)^ bid.
Our latest telegraphic advices from the East quote Gold at 131££ on
the 29th.

The Share market exhibited a fair degree of activity this week, and
nearly every stock on the list has been well maintained. Receipts of
Bullion from prominent claims continue unabated, and the average
yield for the current month will exceed that of any like period since
October last. A restoration of something like former confidence must
and will ensue at no distant period, if the better class of mines are
enabled to pay regular dividends to stockholders (which now seems
probable), and an honest and economical administration of their affairs
is adhered to.

Crown Point rose from $1,420 to 1,450, receded to $1,375, rallied
to $1,400. aud sold yesterday at $1,410@1,400. During the week
ending March 24th, 542 tons of ore were extracted from the mine
Considerable ore is now being taken from the extreme west stratum
and the appearance of the incline now down 16 feet from the 300-feet
level, is said to be very favorable for a large body of ore at tho.t point.
In running south on the 3d level, 220 feet south of the north line, the
character and quantity of ore met with has materially improved. Re-
ceipts of Bullion from the 1st to 24th instant, amounted to $105,000,
and 213^ tons of first-class ore have been reduced this month, yielding
$648.46 per ton. The company's next dividend will probably be
increased to $75 per foot.

Savage is in rather better favor, and some 50 feet were sold. advanc-
ing from $1,025 to $1,100, receding to $1,050, rallying to $1,080, and
then dealt in at $1,075@1,060.

The product of the mine recently haB been about 50 tons of ore per
day. The new or 6th level will be opened next week. The entire
indebtedness of the company at the close of this month will probably

amount to $25,000, including the installments due upon the Minneso
mill.

Gould & Curry has been inactive and dull, with small sales at
$1,020®1,050. The yield of the mine for the month of March, will
exceed $160,000, and a dividend of $75 per foot is talked of on the 5th
proximo. There is nothing especially new to report save that the ores
reduced lately show some improvement.

Yellow Jacket has continued to be well maintained, and considera-
ble sales were made, receding from $800 to $775, rallying to $875,
dropping to $860, and changing hands yesterday at $850@$800. The
newly-discovered deposit met with in the west drift from the south
shaft, lower level, is regarded with decided favor, and is likely to prove
a valuable addition to the resources of the mine. The prospect is
fair, it is said, for a large body of ore, of better quality than hitherto
found in other portions of the claim.

Ophir has been actively dealt in, and some 350 feet were sold, de-
clining from $785 to $725, advancing to $750, and then selling at
$695@$735. Latest advices are flattering as to the present appear-,
ance of the vein of ore recently met with in the ninth gallery, espec^j
ially so in breasting out to the north and on the fourth floor. The -1
south drift is uow within some fifteen feet of the Central line, but the;
indications thus far are not so promising in that direction. In addi-,;
tion to the Company's Reduction Works, and the River Mill, the!
Pioneer, Merrimac, Central, and Lands Mills, are now at work reducj
ing ores, mainly from the lower level. A shipment of $20,000 waft
made this week.

Chollar-Potosi was less active, and small sales were modag
advancing from $400 to $425, receding to $417^, and selling yesj
terday at $410@$390. The Piute station presents about the same*
appearance, and is turning out some good ore. The upper stope in
the Bajazette Ground continues to look well, and to produce good oreH
In the stope near head of incline, the body of ore does not look as]
well, it is said, as formerly. Station sixty feet below Potosi tnnnet]
still looks promising, and in other portions of the mine there is new
material change to report. Drift to the ledge from the new shaft is--
now in some two hundred and fifteen feet, and progressing at the ratej
of about two feet per day. During the week ending March 24thj
1,251 1^ tons of ore were delivered to custom mills.

Belcher has attracted much more attention, and nearly 300 feet
were dealt in, advaucing from $305 to $382^, receding to $340, and1
then selling at $330@345. Favorable indications have been met with
recently, but so far as we can learn, nothing very tangible is to be seen
as yet.

Alpha has been inactive and dull, with a range of $435@400, cIoSt
ing at $410.

Empire Mill and Mining rose from $215 to $220, receded to $210,]
and closed at about $220. The new shaft is in working order again,]
the damage done by the late fire having been fully repaired during the]
past three weeks. Since the 10th inst., the Company's Mill has been!
employed in working surface ores and tailings, the receipts from which
have been about sufficient to meet current and extraordinary expenses.

Imperial declined from $137 to $125— seller 30, rallied to $143, and
sold yesterday at $141@$140. Drifting is vigorously under way from
the old shaft, at a depth of 700 feet, and a new level will probably be
opened in thirty days hence. The Imperial-Empire shaft has attained
a depth of 220 feet.

Bullion rose from $115 to $140 — buyer 30, declined to $112)^, an'
closed at$112>&@$113.

Overman fell from $69 to $52, rose to 60. and then sold at $52@$53,

Confidence dropped from $50 to $40. rallied to $42, and closed at $42i

Exchequer was largely dealt in within a range of $12>.<@$9, clos-
ing at $10)^.

Daney was sold at $14@$16. Baltimore American sold at $10]
@$U. Sierra Nevada sold at $9)4@8}£.

The aggregate recorded sales of Stocks since Saturday last, were:
$1,121,657.

4 shs Alpha, G. H., at 420 per foot, s 3.

4 shs Alpha, G. H., at 420 per toot, s 20.
160 shs Exchequer at 12@10per share.

115 shs Exchequer at l0i-a@U per share, b 3.
100 shs Exchequer at 10 per share, s 30.
110 shs Exchequer at 11 per share.

50 shs Baltimore American at II p sh, s 10.
109 shs Baltimore American, at 11, s 5.
6 shs Empire M & M Co, 215@220 per sh,
10 slis Bullion at 115 per share.
2 shs Imperial at 126 per share.
10 shs Sierra Nevada at 9H per sh.
17 shs Confidence at 47>i@45 per share.
2shs Confidence at 45, s30.
Oislis Overman at 55 per share, b 30.

5 sh.3 Overman at 52 per share.
Amount of sales 5219,336 00

Wednesday, March 38.

132 shs Ophir at 760@725 per loot.

36 shs Ophir at 755@750 per foot, s 5.

96 shs Ophir at 750®730 per foot, b 3.
132 shs Ophir at 720@730 per foot, s 3.

12 shs Chollar-Potosi at 420Q425 per foot.

42 shs Daney at 15 per foot, b 30.

10 shs Overman at 58 per frot, b 30.

45 shs Buliion at 122}£©U5 per share.

35 shs Bullion at 120 per share, b 3

25 shs Bullion at 122>£@118 per share, b 30.
5 shs Bullion at 115 per share, b 10.

26 shs Confidence at 50@48 per share.
30 shs Sierra Nevada at 8J£ per share.
20 shs Sierra Nevada at 9 per share, b 10.
$10,100 Legal Tender Notes at 80>i@80^c.

AFTERNOON SESSION.

2 shs Chollar-Potosi at 415 per foot.

1 sh Chollar-Potosi at 420 per foot, b 15.
5 shs Chollar-Potosi at 425 per foot, b 20.

5 shs Cnollar-Potosi at 419 per foot, s 30.

2 shs Savage at 1070 per foot, b 5.
lsh Savagft atlOSOper foot, b SO.

1 sh Belcher at 312JS per foot, s 3.

3 shs Belcher at 310 per foot

3 shs Belcher at 305 per foot, b 5.
24 shs Ophir at 780 per foot, b 30.
48 shs Ophir at 760 per foot.

6 shs YeUow Jacket at 775@795 per ft, s 30.

7 shs Yellow Jacket at 790@305 per foot.

4 shs Yellow Jacket at 800 per foot, s 3.

2 shs Yellow Jacket at 800 per foot, s 10.
2 shs Hale & Norcross at 1000 per ft, b 30.
6 shs Hale A Norcross at 955@950 per it

8 shs Alpha, G. H. at 430 per foot.

fi shs Overman at 57 per foot

5 shs Overman at 55 per ft, s 30.
60 shs Sierra Nevada at 9 per share.

10 shs Exchequer at 1QK@8?.£ per share.
75 shs Exchequer at9!^ per share, b 3.

54 shs Confidence at4t@l2 per share.
10 shs Confidence at 41 per share, s 30.

55 shs Confidence at 41 per share, s 8.

5 shs Confidence at 42 per share, b 10.
10 shs Bullion at 120 per share.

20 shs Union Insurance at 114 percent.
515,000 Legal Tender Notes at 78@785a, s 30.

AFTERNOON SESSION.

24 shs Ophir at 740 per foot.
120 shs Ophir at 730 per foot.

144 shs Ophir at725@722>£ per loot.
60 shs Ophir at 725 per foot, b s.
7 shs Ophir at 730 per foot, h 5.

7 shs Belcher at 350 per foot, b 3.

25 shs Belcher at 345i5i35u Jper foot

1 sh Belcher at 360 per foot, b 30.

2 shs Belcher at 347J£ per toot

3 shs Belcher at 350 per foot, b 5.

2 shs Belcher at 350 per foot, s 3.

9 shs Yellow Jacket at 865@S75 per foot.

6 shs Yellow Jacket at 870@867K per ft.

4 shs Yellow Jacket at 865 per foot, s 3.
46 shs Belcher at 300©342J£ per foot

5 shs Belcher at 325@:t40 per foot, s 3.
16shs Belcherat327Ji®340 per foot, b3.

3 shs Belcher at 330 per foot, b 5.
3 shs Belcher at :J35 per foot, s 30.
1 sh Belcher at 350 per foot, b 30.

3 shs Belcher at 340 per foot, s 5.
13 shs Savage at 1072@I085 per foot.

lsh Savage at 1100 per foot, b 30.
1 sh Savage at 1075 per foot, s 23.

1 sh Savage at 10S3@1090 per foot, s 3.
lsh Savage at 1100 per foot, b 10.

4 shs Alpha, G. H ., at 410 per foot

2 shs YeUow Jacket at 815 per foot, s 15.

2 shs Yellow Jacket at S05@8T5 per foot, s 3

3 shs Yellow Jacket at 865 per foot.

3 shs Yellow Jacket at 860 per foot, s 30.

8 shs Crown Point at 1380@1375 per foot.
8 shs Hale A Norcross at 935 per foot

2 shs Hale & Norcross at 9.10 per ft, s 3.
2 shs Hale A Norcross at 920 per sti, s 30-
1 Bh Empire M \A M Co at 207M per share.
1G shs Imperial at I26@130 per share.

5 shs Imperial at 12ft per share, s 3.
5 shs Imperial at 129'ner share, s 30.

lsh Yellow Jacket at 850 per toot, s 20.
7 shs Yellow Jacket at 860®SG2J-; per foot

2 shs Yellow Jacket at 850©855 per ft, s 30.
I sh Yellow Jacket at 860 per foot, s 10.

7 shs Crown Point at 1400 per foot
103 shs Ealtlmore American at 10@llpr sh.

3 shs Empire M & M Co. at 210 pr sh.
50 shs Exchequer at 9% per share.

18 shs Exchequer at 9%®9% per share, s 3.

5 shs Imperial at 132,'i per share.

5 shs Imperial at 131 per share.

5 shs Imperial at 131 per share, s 3.

5 shs Confidence at 44 per share, b 30.
30 shs Confidence at 42 per share.
10 shs Confidence at 41 per share, s 30.

Amount of sales $223,699 00

Thursday, March 39.

276 shs Ophir at 750@740 per foot
36 shs Oplur at 750@710 per foot, b 3.

120 shs Ophir at 747K@740 per fooi, s 3.
48 shs Ophir at 760@755 per foot, b 30.

6 shs Savage at 10S0@1075 per foot
40 shs Daney at 16 per foot, b 10.

60 shs Daney at IS per foot.

7 shs Yellow Jacket at S75®865 per foot
lsh Yellow Jacketjat 860 per foot, s20.
4 shs Crown Point at 1400 per foot

8 shs Crown Point at l«2^@1400pr ft, S3

4 shs Crown Point at 1410 per foot, b 10.

31 shs Belcher at360@3S2& per foot.

7 shs Belcher at 3SO@370 per foot, s 3.
3 shs Belcher at 330 per foot, b 3.

f shs Belcher at 395^380 per foot, b 30.
2 shs Belcher at 375 per foot, s 30.

8 shs Alpha, G. H. at 410 per foot.

lsh Empire M & M Co. at 210 per share.
21 shs Imperial at 132}£@139 per share
20 shs Imperial at is7@137^ per share, s 3.

5 shs Imperial at 142 per share, b 30.
5 shs Imperial at 135 per share, s 30.

32 shs Overman at 60@57J£ per ft

30 shs Exchequer at 9>4 per share, s 3.
110 shs Exchequer at I0>£ per share, b 30.
50 shs Exchequer 9% per share.
35 shs'Sicrra Nevada at 8?i@3K Per share.

5 shs Bullion at 112}^ per share.

5 shs Confidence at 40 oer share, a 3.
15 shs Confidence at 46 per share, b 30.
35 Bhs Confidence at 41 per share
50 shs N B & Mission R R Co, at 52J£ per ct

10 shs Union Insurance Co, at 115pr ct, b 5

AFTERNOON SESSION,

144 shs Ophir at 740@745 per foot

24 shs Ophir at 745 per foot, b 3.
12 shs Ophir at 740 per foot s 20.
12 shs Ophir at 745 per foot b 5.

2 shs Hale A Norcross at 942J£ per foot \
28 shs Crown Point at 1405®1410 per foot, 1

4 shs Crown Point at 1405 per foot, s 5.
1G shs Crown Point at 1420 per ft, b 10.
9shs Yellow Jacket at855®86i, per foot, i

3 shs Savage at 1080@1075 per foot.
1 sh Savage at 1075 per foot, s 3.

1 sh Chollar-Potosi at 417Ja per foot.

2 shs Chollar-Potosi at 420 per foot b 5.

4 shs Chollar-Potosi at 4l7J£per foot, b 2, jj

7 shs Belcher at 340 per foot, s 30-
31 shs Belcher at 345@350 per foot.

2 shsIBelcher at 350 per foot, b 3.

49 shs Confidence at 40@4l>£ per share.

8 shs Confidence at 4<i@41 per share, a &. j

5 shs Confidence at 39 per share, s 30.

41 shs Confidence at 40@41 per sh, s 3.
10 shs Confidence at 42@12J^ per share.

7 shs Bullion at \\2>} per share.
21 shs Overman at 60@59 per sh.
36 shs Imperial at 140@143 per share.
10 shs Imperial at 139 per share, 8 30.
lO shs Imperial at 140 per share, s 3.

10 shs Sierra Nevada at 8>£ per share.
2 shs Cal Steam Nav Co at 57>£ per ct

Amount of saleB, $198,842 00-

Friday. March 30.

156 shs Ophir at 745(5)700 per toot
4S0 shs Ophir at 685@690 per foot
192 shs Ophir at 692K@690 per foot.
52 shs Imperial at 140©142 per share.

42 shs Imperial at 140@14l per share.

11 shs Yellow Jacket at S50@S15, prsh.
4 she Savage at 1075 per font

16 shs Crown Point at J4I0@1400 per foot.

6 shs Hale & Norcross at 94i'(ow2perfL %
16 shs Hale A: Norcross at 96»<?965. b 20.

abs Hale A Norcross at 930 per foot, 3 30
2 shs Male A Norcross at 935 per foot.
62 shs Confidence at 12 per share
14 shs Cliollar-I'otosl at at 41(J@3!i7K per ft
14shsChollar-i'"i"Si at 415rtj.i95 pr it, b30.
4 shs Alpha, G 11. at 110 per foot
2 shs Empire Mill A M. Co. at 215 per sb.
65 shs Overman at 53@5.!>5 per sh.
78 sbs Belcher at :j.2f;6',;i " t«T foot.
85 shs Exchequer at H'@9^ per share.

50 shs Sierra Nevada at 6>4 per share.

25 slis Bullion at 116@112>S per snare.
Amount of sales £16J,190 GO

MIKING SHAEEHOLDEBS' DIEEOTOEY.

List of Notices of Meetings, Dividends. As-
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AHD bOOUM* A**K"V* NT. Dl

Arbltriaa. Chlbttah*. Mex.. 91...

AlpIU, OoU Hill. Storey co . Nev.. $iJ

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klihq't list. or silk,

Mur 29-Aprll 9

..Mar It- April tt
April M— April 30

Blue Udxe. »1 50 APr11 »*-AP ll2S*

Beard * Beaver, Land or co., Nev.. 50c Vpril H— May 1*

Baltimore American, Si. .rev co., Nev., $2.Aorll 12— April 28

Hunker HIM C.G. A s. M. co.,»1.30 Mar 23— ApriH

Bullion 910 00

:<jiaU. $1 April K-Mav ]■.'•

;„mei Petroleum co., 30c Mur 31— April M"

'r..wn Point ..Dividend payable Mar 15

in, $1.25 Mar SI— April lf>

. Nev., fS April 3— April 1!)

Ncv.. 91 HarM-MarBl j

i, M.x., J3 April 88— Maj 11 |

;blcayo»iid Detroit Consolidated Meeting April l(i ;

!ae*e Quart*. Amador co., Cal.. Si April 7— April 25" j

Veiling Star, Humboldt i ••., NQV.,flOo....Mor si-April U"

Dierald Copper. SI Feb 10-Fcb2i |

eureka, Plumas Co. .' Meeting May l

xchcqoer, S2 April 30— May 16

o. Washington, Alpine co., Cal., 81. 50.. Ear 24— April 10»

larkcr, Lander CO., Kot-,«(o... April 14— May 1"

[anal Minor, Lander co., Ncv., Si April"— April 18*

n'om, Copper, Del Norte CO., 15c Mar 31— April 14"

in. i< li, Nevada Annual Meeting April 10

offersen Lander co., Nev., 50c April 14— April 30*

SffreyOn, Humboldt co.. Cat. 6Uc April 17-Aprll 28

Icokuk. Contra Costa co., Cal., 10c Mar 17— Mar 31 ■

■ady Bell. 10c April 14— April 28"

.mly Bryan. Storey co.. Nev., SI April 9— April 21

«dy Bryan Annual Meeting April 2

aTrobeT A Mco„ Storey co., Nov., $1.. April 10— April 23

ladUon, Lander co., Nev , 50c April H- April 30*

l.uilii.r, Lander co., Nev., 75c April 14— April 30*

losqulto. Calaveras, Cal., 85 April 7— April 23*

Ledge co Meeting March 2s

[aria, Chlliuiiha, Mex-, 92 March 31— April 14

lanchcstcr. Alpine co., Cal Meeting April 16

ui'.ttra, Sonera de Guadalupe, Mex,, $1 — Mar 31— April 1C

iragon, Lander co., Ncv., 25c

xford Beta, Esmeralda, Nev., 50c

Id Colony, Austin, Nev., 8*

■ Storey co., Nev,, 815-

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Aprils— April 18

'pen Sesame, 50 April 20— May 2

of the E0«t, 50c April 14— April 27"

Tovldence, Nevadaco., CaL, SI Mar 17— Mar 31*

lui.l, Copper. Meeting Feb 22

atrnclnla A Polores.iChlhuuhuu M3Z.,S2.60-Aprll I-April 10

enlniola, Lover Cal., 85 April 3— April 14

cfugio. Chihuahua, Mex„92& Mar 31— April 14

e fug I o, Mex Meeting April 2

ilver Cloud, Lander co.. Nev., 50c April 14— April 27*

antaCmz 50c April 14— April 28*

weet Vengeance, 81 April 17— May 4

laklyon, Sl. 50 Aprl 23— May 25

n|ihl a. Tuolumne county, 87 April 26— May ll

ho.-hnne. Lander co., Nev., SI April 9— April 23

leinpre Viva, Slnaloa, Mex., 52.50 Mar 27— April 7

alumbo Copper. 50e Mar 17— April 5

ut< hi Sale March 3u

nitrd Siafes, Storey Co., Ncv., 50c Mar 17— Mar 31*

uba. Yuba Co., Cal., $2 Mar 31— April 14*

ellow Jacket, Storey co., Nev , 150 Mar 17— April 17

San Francisco Stock and Exchange Board.

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late Bonds 7 H* cent

in Francisco 10 "ft cent

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tin- iri-uliiu'M .muI em .- ni ttll llio>e diwascs peculiar tO tt'-

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mi- ii in Oil- i.'iiv u .- have accordingly removed our entire
■ ■ ■■ 1 1 1 1 ■ ■ -. Electro- magnetic, and Oj mnaatlc Apparatus,
« filch we tided especially in the treatment "i males, to uur
Health Institute across The Bay, and havt- found, after a
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tients recover, at our Fountain Karm Cure, ouo-tlilrd fastei
ih. in in the city mi sun Pranclaco The clunate here Is the
most Bven mid bracing to Lu- found In the sum.'. The x rounds
command a view unsurpassed in the world. The institu-
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advantage ol Hie only ,.(fi-,miUvMem ol medicine, the hos-
pitalities Of OUT Hygienic Home und Cure. Voung men
who have become detnllimetl ur loot their health bv excess-
ive toll, exposure, or enervation habits, contracted through
Ignorance ul Phynical Laws, may wiilt u» llnd more m the
I'lii-ouraKC-ineMs they need, and means that will restore
them in health, than elsewhere in Ca iinmia.

We claim for Water-Cure and Hygienic Medication aupe-
rlur advantages over all systems ol drug medication in Ihc
core of all disorders, whether acute or chronic; that it is

followed by Done Of those debilitating Ureases, such as
Piles, Chronic Diarrhcea, Torpid Liver, Constipation, In-
tense Norvouaness, Neuralgia, etc,, "or thuBu terrible Sec-
ondary Diseases, himwii us VarlCOSC Swelling of the Veins,
Necrosis, or Decaying of thy Bones. Ulceration of tho

Limbs, Mercurial Rheumatism, Urethal Bcrlcturea, etc,
which w.e well kimw result fiinn the tree nse ol tnorcury

f.ml iitlier inetallic drugs, together with stimulants and
vegetable poisons given to overcome acute diseases.
The Oukluiid Wuler-Ciiru mid l'.,\ e Infirmary

Is by lar the most complete in Its fiuilities i«r the cure uf
ull diseases commonly treated In all Lantern Witter Cures.
ni any like establishment on this coast, mid the only one in
California conducted according to the Theory and i'rucllco
ol the New Ynrk Hydropathic College. We u^ all forms of
Warm and Cold Wet Sheet Packs, the Electro-Chemical
Uuth, Steam Itaths, Improved SiU Hatha. Doueh Baths,
a Patent Spray Bath, unci Magic Baths. The last named
was instituted ny Dr. Smith with special renRnceto the
cure of those disease peculiar to miners, namely: Kheu-
niiitlsni, IuOammatory ot Chronic, Stiff Joints, Paralysis,
Mercurial, Lead, and Oik Poiaonlugs, It is a sure cure for
Ague und Fever. It aids more than any other Bath we
have yet used In eradicating all kinds of drugs and Infec-
tious poisons, and in the cure of all disorders Induced by
exposure to dampness and water, foul air. absence of light
aud electricity, retorting raetuls, the malaria of rivers and
low marshy grounds. Where there was a fair constitution
left, even when drags had been applied I or months aid years
without a cure, we have, iu the past seven vears, treated
successfully the following dlsea.-es: Chronic. Iiiriummatory
and Mercurial Kbeumutism ; Paralysis; Lung, Bronchial
and Catarrhui Affections; Diseases of the Heart. Kidneys,
Liver; Dyspepsia, Constipation, Erysipelas. Scrofula, Piles,
Inflammation of the Bowels, Chronic and Acute Diarrhoea,
and all diseases and weaknesses peculiar to male and fe-
males. No physician in California U so favorably situated *
io lurnlsh so many home cumiorls and hygienic conditions
thut are indispensable to the speedy recovery of nervous
and chronic Invalids. We have the only truly healthful
boarding place in the State tor men, women and children,
with plenty of saddle and carriage horses lor the use of pa-
tients und boarders.

To that cluss of Diseases and Weaknesses peculiar to fe-
males, and the mcdicalton that Hydiopathic or Hygienic
physicians employ in their cure, do we invite the special
attention of patients and their friends. The case and rap-
idity with which teuiules suffering from general or special
debility, recover in the bracing climate of the Bay, under
Hygienic Medication, together with the universal success
that has attended the treatment of females at Dr. Smith's
Institutions, (both in Sacramento and San Francisco) has
induced us to make this class of human afflictions a spec-
iality of our Institution. We have treated (mostly in tho
cure), over 3(J0 females, several of whom had been "bed-
ridden" lor months and years, and all have been decidedly
beiielltcd, and with but lew excentions, returned to their
homes iu from two to six weeks, so' far 7?"overed as no long-
er to ueed a physician. We have never yet lenrned of »
single instance of a relapse into their former condition.

There is not one female invalid in twenty that has been
suffering from nervous debility or diseases peculiar to her
sex, that cannot be permanently cured by spending from
four to six weeks at our Cure, aud at the mere cost of Slut).
This statement we make in coiilidence, from an experience
of the last seven years. From the many who have been
treated at our Cure, we have yet to learn" of a single regret
iroin husband or wife ol Ihe time or means they have ex-
pended in Hygienic Medication.

New YORE, Aug. 1, 1858.
To all whom it may concern:

This centner, mat Dr. Barlow J. Smith is a graduate of
the New York Uygieo-Thcrapeutic College, which College
has a regular Charter from the Legislature of the Staie of
New York, and is alithorized to crant Diplumas, conferring
on its students all and the same privileges and immunities
In relation to the practice of (he Healing Art, that are con-
ferred by tho Diplomas of any Allopathic or other Medical
College in i he country.

Dr. Smith has also devoted much attention to Fhrenoli-
ey, especially In its connection wiih Physiology and Path-
ology, u portion of the time under the instruction of Fowler
A; wells, of this city, and has labored successfully as a
teacher and lecturer on these subjects.

H. T. TRALL,
Principal New York Hygieo-Thcrapeutic College.

To all vJtom it may concern;

I have known Dr Burlow.T. Smith, both In our office as

a Student, and a practical Phrenologist in the country, and

from what I know of him I can cheerfully recommend him

tun honest, faithful delineator of character, and as such

can cheerfully recommend him to the public.

For the good of Science.

L. N. FOWLER, 308 Broadway, N. Y.

Dr. Smith spends a part of each day in San Francisco, at-
tending to family practice and to Phrenological and Physi-
ological examinations at his office, Room 13 Armory HaU,
up stairs, corner Montgomery and Sacramento streets.
Ofliee hours from 11 A, M. to 2 F, M. Circulars sent on ap-
plication. Address,

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CALIFORNIA.
Alpine.— New and important developments
have been recently made in the Morning Star
claim, Great Mogul district, and in the Buck-
eye No. 2, at Scandinavian Canon, of which
we find the following account in the Silver
Mountain Bulletin of March 17th :

Great Mogul District, Alpine Co.— Johnny
Bull must have been reaping a rich harvest
from the stockholders of the Morning Star
company, (located in the above named district,)
during the past summer and autumn, as a
large amount of their ore was hauled to San
Francisco during that time and sold to an
agent of a Swansea (Wales) firm, lor.'we be-
lieve, $105 per ton delivered at San Francisco.
Latterly, the stockholders becoming satisfied
that the ore was worth more, sent a few weeks
ago a quantity of the " black ore" from their
mine to the Yellow Jacket mill, in Nevada,
and the following is the return per ton :

Silver per ton **20 61

Gold " ". 303 04

Copper" (c 78 33

$801 98

It would appear that our Swansea friends
were having a very good thing if they could
only have kept it — the copper alone yielding a
percentage doable that of our best copper
mines in this State. There are two distinct
characters of ore found in this celebrated mine ;
the ore designated the " black ore," which has
all the density and weight of iron ore, presents
a solid mass of mineral, there being little or no
rock .intermixed ; this is the ore that has been
lately shipped to England, and the same as
worked at the Yellow" Jacket mill ; the other
variety has all the appearance of the yellow
copper ores, the value of which has not as yet
been ascertained, owing to its impracticable
nature — none of the present appliances used in
working silver ores having as yet been able to
separate the base from the precious metals
contained therein. We learn that it is the
intention of the company to have the next
■working at the Yellow Jacket mill made up of
a mixture of the two ores, and if a successful
result is obtained, to erect a similar mill at the
mine.

Buckeye No. 2 — Scandinavian Canon. —
On Saturday evening last a report got afloat
that this company had struck a " big thing"
in their claim, which is located at the source of
Scandinavian Canon, about two and a half
miles from town. The first location on this
lode was made by the Lady Franklin company.
The Buckeye No. 2 being a northern exten-
sion on the same lode. We paid a visit to the
claim on Wednesday, and after entering the
tunnel for 140 feet, found as well defined a
ledge full six feet in thickness as we ever wit-
nessed. We learned from F. Mauk, Esq., the
superintendent, that they struck the ledge
some weeks since, but had kept things close, in
order to test the ledge thoroughly, before mak-
ing it public. Since first strikiug the ledge
they have taken out about fifty tons of as rich
ore as can be produced from any mine this
side of Montana, without assorting. There
seems to be but very little difference, as to
quality, in the whole thickness of the vein,
every piece of the ore being thickly studded
with ruby silver. No estimate of a yield of
less than SI Oil per ton has been made by those
who have examined the ore taken out, but as
it contains sulphur, antimony and copper,
roasting will have to precede the crushing and
amalgamating, we shall have to await a work-
ing return, until we have more milling facilities
than we have at present. The ledge at the
point cut is only about sixty feet from the sur-
face croppines, but even at this superficial
depth, presents a solidity not found in other
ledges hundreds of feet deeper. Other mines
here are also doing finely, and the citizens of
Alpine are very jubilaut over these rich and
flattering prospects.

Humboldt. — There is some excitement in
Humboldt county over the reported recent dis-
covery of a rich silver district at Black Bock.
The Sage Brush, published at Susanville.
speaks as follows of the new diggings :

Judge Harvey immediately dispatched speci-
mens of rock to C. Isenbeck, assayer and
copper smelter, resident in Genesee District,
Plumas cuunty, and taking uther specimens,
went in person to Unionville, Nevada, for
tests. Results of assays from rock taken to
Humboldt by the Judge range from a trace of
silver to $418 per ton, and n turns from Isen-
beck show $85, $285, $650, $2,400.03, $2,100.
76c, 82,100 84, 83,300.65, 13 800.37. Many
other assays have been had from Isenbeck. and
nearly every return justifies the belief of the dis-
covery of a raining district unrivaled or un-
equaled in the history of mines.

Since the establishment of the Hardin Dis-
trict, Judge Harvey's camp has been unbroken,
and all visitants are outspoken of his hospital-
ity and kindness.

About two weeks since Mr. Isenbeck made
his appearance in our town. He is now in
the employ of the Harvey company, and has
gone to Black Kock. Recent information from
Judge Harvey and persons having returned
from Black Rock, report Mr. Isenbeck highly
pleased, pronouncing it the richest discovery of
the aire.

Throughout the country the rumor has gone,
and almost every portion of our country is re-
presented in the mines.

We can no longer doubt. Too many evi-
dences have been furnished ns of the value of
this district, and drifting along with the current
of events, we have our visions of wealth, pros-
perity and happiness.

We find iu another paper the following
somewhat extraordinary statement regarding
the ores from this district :

The ore is said to be of a peculiar character.
Specimens sent to San Francisco and Marys-
ville tor assay are sometimes returned to con-
tain not a trace of gold and silver, but which
yield largely by viorhinq process.

If the last statement is true, we agree in the
opinion that either the ore or the assayer is
probably of a " peculiar character."

Calaveras County.— The following we find
in the Copperopolis Courier of March 24 :

The strike recently made in the new shaft of
the Keystone claim bids fair to be an import-
ant one. In the bottom of the shaft, which is
about fourteen feet in depth, is a handsome
lead about two feet wide. The lead is widen-
ing materially toward the northwest, and may
lead to a large and valuable doposit of ore.

Meader & Co. shipped from Stockton, March
19th, 43,420 pounds Union copper ore ; March
20th, 20,130 pounds

Placer County.— The recent discovery of
a gold-bearing quartz ledge, near Colfax, is
causing something of a mining excitement in
that vicinity. We have seen some of the
rock, and would be content to own the lead, if"
it turns out much more of the same sort. Its
richness was manitest without the aid of a
glass. — Placer Herald.

Nevada County. — Agentleman lately down
from Meadow Lake informs us, says the Ne-
vada Gazelle, that times are quite dull there at
present, but everybody is expecting a grand
rush and flush times as the season advances.
If the weather holds moderate, it is expected
that the main roads will be open about the
middle of April. The owners of buihling lots
in the town hold them at about the same price
as last fall, though little is doing in the real
estate line now. The Winton mill is running
regularly on rock- from the Pacific ledge. The
first lot crushed yielded $56 a ton ; the second
lot, 865. — Marysville Appeal, March 23.J

Grass Valley. — Since the starting of the
new mill on the lone mine. Mr. Hunt, the su-
perintendent of the company, has had the shaft
sunk some twenty feet deeper, passing entirely
through the vein, which proves to be nearly
three feet thick, revealing an almost inexhaust-
ible supply of rock which will go from eighty
to a hundred dolllars to the ton. — Grass Val-
ley Union.

A Rich Strike. — Mr. Rosenberg, a miner
on Wood's Ravine, has struck a smashing rich
streak of nearly pure gold, mixed with decom-
posed quartz and ochre. The only machinery
used is a hand mortar, and with it some $6,000
have been taken out since the first of the year.
So says the Grass Valley Union.

The Gras3 Valley National of the 26th
says :

Long Tom Mines. — Mr. L. A. Clarke re-
turned from the above mines on Saturday.
Mr. Ciarke has been in the employ of G. D.
Roberts & Co., working on a quartz ledge.
The company put a shaft down one hundred
feet, from which a level forty-five feet was run
due south on the ledge. The ledge is from six
to eight feet thick — Dever less than six feet.
A ten-stamp mill has been erected, and was
started about the 22d of February. The rock
is easy to work, and will pay $60 per ton. In
eight days run, 104 pouuds of amalgam were
cleaned up. Mr. Clarke is much pleased with
the mineral prospects of that portion of Cali-
fornia, and will return in a short time. In his
opinion, G. D. Roberts & Co. have the biggest
thing on this coast. Phil. T. Colby, recently
of this place, is liviDg at Havilah, near the
Long Tom mines, where he has been elected
District Recorder by the miners. Ex-Gov-
ernor Wm. Bigler, of Pennsylvania, and J. C.
Birdseye, of Nevada City, are now putting up
a twenty-stamp mill at the latter place, W. W.
Boston, of this place, having the contract for
the work.

Mariposa County.— Two hundred and ninety
bars, or pigs," of smelted copper, brought from
Phillips & Haskell's smelting furnace, on the
Buchanan lead, at the head of Chowchilla
creek, Mariposa county, is now at the store of
J. Pache & Co., commission merchants, Levee

street. The lot weighs seventeen thousand
six hundred aud twelve pounds, and the metal
assays about ninety per cent, of pure copper.
A letter from the miue, received by a gentle-
man in this city, says that the discoveries re-
cently made on the Buchanan lead prove it to
be one of the richest mines found in the State.
At a depth of sixty feet, the vein of ore is five
feet wide, and the minerals of an extraordinarily
rich quality. Astonishing developments will
undoubtedly be made in that section of country
next summer, says the Stockton Independent^

Sierra County. — A correspondent of the
Downieville Messenger, writing from Alle-
ghany, March 11th, gives the following raining
intelligence :

Mining is rather dull at present. The Ma-
sonic Company has been taking out from 150
to 160 ounces per week for some time, until
last week. They had something of a cave,
which was not much of a drawback, I believe.
I have not heard that they cleaned up since.

Gov. Newell has returned and commenced
operations with two men. We were expecting
him to work fifty or sixty, as his machinery for
a new mill was on the ground, and lum-
ber and such things needed. It is reported
that the Sierra Nevada Company has placed
some impediment in his way, and that he in-
tends to move his machinery. The Union
Company keep their mill constantly running,
and are well repaid. The Oak Flat Company
are diligently at work running their tunnel, and
will put a new mill up in the spring. The
Twenty-one Company are waiting for good
roads to open, so they can put up a new mill.
The Fae-Simile tunnels are filled with water,
so they cannot work to advantage for some
little time to come.

VIRGINIA CITY AND VICINITY.

The accounts from the Comstock continue
favorable. We give the following :

Good Ore. — The Enterprise of March 21st,
says some exceedingly rich rock is now being
taken from the deposit lately struck in the
lower level of the Ophir mine. We were yes-
terday shown the certificate of an assay made
of ore taken out across the whole face of a
gallery twelve feet in width which shows it to
be worth $261 60 per ton. Such ore as this is
hard to beat and shows that the Ophir is all
right below.

The Gould & Curry company are putting in
a third pump at the Bonner shaft. The two
plunger pumps now in use, each twelve inches
in bore, raise the water 400 feet; the new
pump is a lift pump of twelve inches bore and
goes dowu below the plunger pumps. When
the new pumpis in, the company will be able
to drain their mine to the depth of 800 feet,
The new pump will be in operation in a few
days. One engine will work the three pumps.

We find the following in the Eeierprise of
the 23d and 24th inst : We understand that
the Globe company had yesterday drifted into
the lead lately struck by them to the distance
of thirteen feet, and were not yet through it.
It is said that the assays run from $40 to $60.
This, we think, is too much of a good thing.
If the ore found will mill $30, the owners of
the Globe have made their fortunes. We are
very sure that the stockholders do not wish
anything said about their mine but what is
true. As yet there is no use in making a bis
blow over the strike, as it is not known what
the ore will pay in the mills.

The Gould & Curry company are taking ont
daily about 200 tons of ore through their upper
or D street tunnel. The ore comes from near
the surface, and is very profitable to the com-
pany, as it costs a mere trifle for mining.
This has nothing to do with the lower levels,
from which the usual daily amount of ore is
being taken.

The McCIellan company, on Cedar Hill
near the works of the Sierra Nevada company,
are taking ore for crushing, ft is thought that
the rock coming out will pay handsomely.

Stilt Giving Out. — Our mines are still giv-
ing out silver bricks. Yesterday morning, bars
to the value of $64,361 68 were shipped from
this city. This is pretty good for one day.
All our leading mines are at present yielding
large amounts of excellent ore. Washoe is
bound to come out all right yet. It is now
satisfactorily proven that we have just as rich
ores iu the lower levels of our mines as has
ever been I'ouud above. Our mills are all bnsy,
and the chances are that we will see times
lively hereabouts soon.

Bullion. — Wells, Fargo & Co. yesterday
morning shipped from their office, iu this city,
2,210 pounds of silver bullion, valued at $64,-
361 68 ; and from their Gold Hill office they
shipped 195 pounds of bullion, valued at $5.-
950 43. The amount of crude bullion received
for assay yesterday was as follows : Theall &
Co., of this city, 2,509 ounces ; Van Wyck &
Co., of this city, 3,550 ounces ; Leopold Kuh,
of this city, 2,750 ounces ; Edwards & Wie-
gand, Gold Hill, 3,688 ounces.

Rich Ore. — The Enterprise says : "We
have seen a number of specimens of quartz

rock of a white color, that were completely
studded with free gold. The exact locality
from which these specimens came is kept a
secret, though the lead is said to be within
thirty miles of Excelsior. If the lead contains
much such rock as that exhibited to us, ite
owners can make all the money they want by
a few months' work with hand mortars. "We
only want a ton of the nasty, lousy stuff.

"Specimens of two or three varieties of ore
from the Blackrock country, about which the
Honey Lake people have been so much excited,
arrived in this city yesterday. Most of the
specimens looked to us more like clay than
ore. As they are to be assayed, we shall shortly
learn about their value.

"Some Mexicans are said to have struck a
lead of exceedingly rich gold bearing quartz
in what is known as Lone Mountain, some-
where in the southern part of the Reese River
country. They are going to work upon their
claims with arastras."

[From the California Youth's Companion.]

JUVENILE SM0KEKS.

We never look upon a group of juvemfel
smokers, or even see a single boy from ten fe
twelve years of age, with a lighted cigar in his
mouth, without a feeling of uneasiness whjl
regard to the future condition ot that boy'e
manhood. Smoking is universally considered
injurious to health, especially when practiced
by very young people, and before the constitu-
tion has become sufficiently established to
withstand such an unnatural attack upon it us
is produced by the habit of smoking. We
believe that medical men almost, or quite uni-
versally agree that tobacco, in any form, is d
slow poison to the human system. It is true
there are those who have escaped any serious
inconvenience from its effects ; but that nunil
ber is small. Tobacco may perhaps be advan-
tageously used, under certain rare circumstance!'
as a medicine ; but we think it would be dhj
ficult, if not impossible, to find a single instandff'
where no evil effects have followed its exces-
sive use.

The taste for tobacco is not a natural onH
it is something artificial and acquired. The^B
stinct of brutes, ever prompts them to reject
it. Taking reason for his guide, man would
never indulge in its habitual use. Reader,™
you are a smoker, do you recollect with whajl
difficulty you formed the habit — how sick it
made you at first ; how pale you became ; wlifl
nausea it produced 1 Do you think that since
you have become accustomed to it, yoursystenl
is any more naturally inclined to submit to its
effects ? If you do think so, you are very much
mistaken. The natural system abhors it as
much now as ever. You have vitiated yout
system, and by so doing rendered it insensiblt'
to its immediate effects. You have done prffl
ciaely what the arsenic eaters do, who gradually,
accustom their bodies to the stimulating effects
of that deadly poison, until they every day take
into their system, without any perceptible
harm, as much of the poison as would at firs?
have destroyed life ; but it never fails to shorteffi
that life, and gradually break dowu the system.
It is the same, though in less degree, with
tobacco.

But there is another view of this habit— it
has a moral as well as physical character. The
habit of smoking, when indulged at a very early'
age, seldom, if ever, fails to act unfavorably upon
both the intellectual state and moral character
ol the devotee. It has a direct tendency to
repress intellectual energy, rendering its voter'
ries indisposed to mental exertion. This every
3inoker admits. It produces a sort of dreami-
ness that is generally fascinating to the smoker.
Does he ever think that this is merely another
form of the terrible nausea which he first felt?
Yet such is the fact, and it is precisely the first
stages into which a person is driven when in-
sanity is gradually taking possession of his
brain !

Tennessee is showing up great mineral
wealth. Near Cleveland is one of the largest
copper mines in the world. Iron ore, tin, coal,
marble, rock crystals, gypsum, paints, sal's, and
nitrous earths abound in the eastern section of
the State. Gold has been found near the
Georgia line. The whole section of country
along the Nashville and Chattanooga railroad
exhibits unmistakable evidences of petroleum.
A flowing oil well has been struck near Tulla-
hoina.

tint pining andf ckntific gross.

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Important to Secretaries.

Thy following Act (introduced by -
BobiDSon) mi approved March 26th, 1866,
takiig effect immediately from that date :

AS ACT OOSOaUHJCO A68KSSMEKTa DPON THE
STOCK OF COKI'OKATIONS.

?'/,.• People of the Stute of California, repre-
i in Senate and Assembly, do enact ae
foUmrt :

BlOHOa I. The Trustees of any corporation,
formed under the general laws ol this State,
■ball h»ve power to levy uml collect, for the
purpose "f paying the proper and legal expen-
inch corporatio i nunta upon the

cu' iial Btock thereof, in the manner and form
and to the extent hereinafter provided, and not
otherwise.

Skc. 'J. N'u one assessment shall exceed
five per cent, of the stated amount of the
capital stock of the corporation, named
in the articles of incorporation, and nmic
shall be levied while any portion of any
previous assessment shall remain unpaid,
or uncollected, except in cases where all I he
of the corporation shall have been ez
prcujed in accordance with the terms of this
act, foe the purpose of collecting such previous
assessment, and except, also, the collection of a
previous assessment against one or more stock-
holders, restrained by injunction or otherwise ;
in which case, further assessment may be levied
ami collected according to this act.

H;.'\ .'!. No assessment shall be levied except
by order of the Board of Trustees, concurred
in by a majority of said Board, aud entered
upon the records of the corporation.

Sec. 4. Every order levying an assessment
shall specify the amount thereof and the time
when the person or persons to whom and the
place or places where the same is payable. It
shall also appoint a day subsequent to the full
term of publication of the assessment notice
on which the stock upon which assessments
remain unpaid shall be deemed delinquent,
which said day shall not be less than thirty,
nor more than sixty days, from the time of the
making of the said order levying the assess-
ment, and a day for the sale of delinquent
Btock. which shall not be less than fifteen, nor
more than sixty days from the time appointed for
declaring said stock delinquent.

Sec. 5. Upon the making of such an order,
the Secretary shall cause to be published im-
mediately a notice thereof in the following
form :

" [Name in full.] [Location of works.] No-
tice is hereby given that at a meeting of the
Trustees of said Company, held on the [date],
an assessment of [amount] per share was levied
upon the capital stock of said Company, pay-
able [when, to whom, and where, particularly].
Any stock upon which said, assessment shall
remain unpaid on the [day fixed] shall be
deemed delinquent, and will be duly adver-
tised for sale at public auction, and unless
payment shall be made before, will be sold on
the [day appointed], to pay the delinquent as-
sessment, together with costs of advertising
and expenses of the sale. [Signature of the
►Secretary, with particular location of office.]"

Sec 6. Said notice shall be published once
each week for four successive weeks in some
daily or weekly paper published at the place
designated in the articles of corporation as the
principal place of business of the corporation,
aud also in some paper published in the county
in which the works of the corporation are situ-
ated, if a paper be published therein : provided,
that if the works of the corporation are not sit-
uated within some State or Territory of the
United States, then publication in a paper of the
County shall not be necessary; provided, also,
that if there is no newspaper published at the
place designated as the principal place of busi-
ness of the corporation, then the publication
shall be madeiu the newspaper published near-
est thereto ; and provided, also, that the notice
specified in the 5th section of this act may be
served by delivering a copy thereof, certified by
the Secretary, to each stockholder personally,
aud in case of such service upon all the stock-
holders of said corporation, then no notice by
publication shall be necessary, and such per-
sonal notice shall be deemed complete.

Sec 7. If any portion of the assessment men-
tioued in said notice shall remain unpaid on
the day specified therein for declaring the
stock delinquent, the secretary shall, unless
otherwise ordered by the Board of Trustees,
cause to be published in the same papers in
which the notice provided for ill Sec. 5 shall
have been published, a notice substantially in
the following form :

"[Name in full. Location of works.] Notice.
— There is delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied
on the [date,] [and assessments levied previous
thereto, if any,] the several amounts set oppo-
site the names of the respective shareholders,
as follows : [Names, number of certificate,
number of shares, amount.] Aud in accord-
ance with law, [and an order of the Board of
Trustees, made on the [date,] if any such order
shall have been made,] so many shares of each

pnrcel of said stuck as may be nccc-sary. will
be sold at the [particular place] on the [date]
at [the hour] of said day. to pay said delin-
quenl assessments thereon, together with costs
Of advertising and expense.- of the sale. [Name
of Secretary, with particular location of office.]
Skc. 8. Said lust named notice shall state
every certificate of stock with the number of
shares which it represents, and the amount due

thereon, separately, except where certificates

may not have been isaned to parties entitled

thereto, in which t ise the number of shares anil
numunt due thereon, together with the fuct
that the certificates for such shores have not
been issued shall be stated.

Sit. :i. Said notice, when published in a
daily or weekly paper, or in both, shall be pub-
lished as follows : When published in a daily
paper, the same shall be published for a period
of ten days, excluding Sundays and holidays.
previous to the day of sale. When published
in a weekly paper, the same shall be published
for two weeks previous to the day of sale.
The first publication of all delinquent sales
shall be at least fifteen days prior to the day of
sale.

Sec. 10. By the publication of the said no-
tices, as hereinbefore provided, the corporation
shall acquire jurisdiction to sell and convey a
full, complete, perfect, and absolute title to all
of the stock described in the notice of sale upon
which any portion of the assessment or costs
of advertising shall remain unpaid at the hour
appointed lor the sale, but shall sell no more of
such stock than is necessary to pay the assess-
ments due and cost of sale.

Skc. 11. On the day and at the place, and
as nearly as may bo at the hour appointed in
the notice oT sale, the Secretary, who is hereby
fully empowered and authorized, shall, unless
otherwise ordered by the Board of Trustees,
sell, or cause to be sold at public auction, to
the highest bidder for cash, so many shares of
each parcel of said described stock as may be
necessary to pay the assessment and charges
thereon, according to the terms of said notice
of sale ; provided, that if payment be made
before the time fixed for sale, the party paying
shall only be required to pay the actual cost of
advertising.

Sec. 12. The person offering at such sale to
pay the assessment and costs for the smallest
number of shares, or fraction of a share, shall
be deemed the highest bidder.

Sec. 13. If. at the sale of any stock under
the foregoing provisions of this Act, no bidder
shall offer to take and purchase the same for
the amount of the assessments, and costs and
charges then due upon the same, then and in
such case the same may be purchased and bid
in by the company or corporation, through the
Secretary or President, or any Director or
Trustee thereof, at a sura equal to the amount
of the assessments, costs, and charges due
upon the same ; and in pursuance and by virtue
of such purchase, the said assessments, costs
and charges, shall be credited, as satisfied and
paid in full, on the books of such corporation,
and entry of the transfer of such stock to such
corporation, in pursuance of such sale and
purchase, shall be made on the books of said
corporation. While such stock shall remain
the property of such corporation, the same
shall not be assessable, nor shall any dividends
be declared upon the same ; but all assess-
ments and dividends shall be apportioned upon
and against the other stock of such company
not owned by such corporation. All purchases
of its own stock made by any corporation, in
accordance with the provisions of this section,
shall be held valid, and as vesting the legal
title to the same in said corporation ; and the
stock so purchased shall be held subject to the
control of the remaining stockholder, who may
make such disposition of the same as they may
deem fit, in accordance with the by-laws of the
corporation or vote of a majority of all the re-
maining shares. "Whenever any portion of the
capital stock of any corporation is held by the
said incorporation by purchase as aforesaid, a
majority of the remaining shares of stock in
said corporation shall be held to be a majority
of the shares of the stock in said corporate
company for all purpose of election or voting
on any question before a stockholders' meeting.

Sec. 14. The times or dates fixed in any
notice of assessment or notice of delinquent
sale, published according to the provisions of
this act, may be once extended for a period of
not more than thirty days, by order of the
Hoard of Trustees, duly made and entered on
the records of the corporation, but no order for
extending the time for the performance of any
act specified in any notice shall be effectual
unless notice of such extension or postpone-
ment be appended to and published with the
notice to which [the] order relates.

Sec. 15. No assessment duly levied shall be
rendered invalid by a failure to make proper
publication of the notices hereinbefore provided
for, nor by the non-performance of any act
required to be performed in order to enforce
the payment of the same ; but in case of any
substantial error or omission in the course of
proceedings for collection, all previous proceed-
ings, except the. levying of the assessment,

shall be void nud publieuliou shall be began
anew.

Skc. 10. No action shall be sustained to
recover any Btork, Or invalidate the sale of any
stock lor delinquent assessments, upon the
ground of any irregularity in making the assess-
luent, or for any irregularity in or delect of the
notice of such sale, or lor any defect or irregu-
larity in the sale, unless the party seeking to
maintain such action .shall first pay or tender
to liie corporation or the party holding such
s/,»j[,-so su'd, the sum for which the same was
sold, together with all subsequent assessments
which may have been paid thereon, and inter-
est on such sums from the time they were paid ;
and no such action shull be sustained unless
the same shall be commenced by the filing of
a compluint and the issuance of a summons
thereon within six months after such sale shall
have been made.

Sec. 17. "An Act Concerning Assessments
upon the Stock of Corporations," approved
April 4th, 1864, and all Acts and parts ol
Acts, inconsistent with the provisions of this
Act, are hereby repealed ; provided, that such
repeal shall not affect proceedings commenced
lor the collection of assessments heretofore
levied, but all such assessments may be col-
lected in accordance with the provisions of the
laws then in force.

Sec. 18. This Act shall take effect imme-
diately.

♦— » ^ «-♦

The First Amekican Poetry. — There are
few girls or boys in this country who have not
heard the nursery rhyme sung by their mother
while rocking the cradle :

"Lull-a-by baby upon the tree top;
Wben the wind blows Hie cradle will rock;
When tlio bough breaks the cradle will fall,
And dowu will come cradle, baby and all."

But how many of you know the origin of the
simple lines? We have the following account
from the records of the Boston Historical So-
ciety : Shortly after our forefathers landed at
Plymouth, Massachusetts, a party were out in
the field where the Indian women were picking
strawberries. Several of these women,
squaws, as they were called, had papooses
that is, babies — and having no cradles, they
had them tied up in Indian fashion, and hung
from the limbs of the surrounding trees. Sure
enough, " when the wind blew these cradles
would rock." A young man of the party, ob
serving this, peeled off a piece of bark, and
wrote the above lines, which, it is believed, is
the first poetry written in America.

Coffee. — It is somewhat singular to trace
the manner in which arose the use of the com
mon beverage of coffee, without which few
persons in any half or wholly civilized country
in the world now make a breakfast. At the
time Columbus discovered America, it had
never been known or used. It only grew in
Arabia, or upper Ethiopia. The discovery of
its use as a beeerage is ascribed to the superior
of a monastary in Arabia, who, desirous of pre-
venting the good monks from sleeping at the
nocturnal services, made them drink the infu-
sion of coffee, upon the report of shepherds,
who observed that their flocks were more lively
after browsing on the fruit of that plant. Its
reputation spread through the adjacent coun-
tries, and in about 200 years it had reached
Paris. A single plant brought there in 1714
becaoie the parent stock of all the French
coffee plantations in the West Indies. The
extent of the consumption now can hardly be
realized. The United States alone aunually
consume it at the cost on its landing of from
fifteen to sixteen millions of dollars. You may
know the Arabian or Mocha, the best coffee,
by its being of a dark yellow color. The Java
and Bast Indian, next in quality, are larger and
of a paler yellow. The West India Rio has a
blueish or greenish gray tint.

Coincidence. — It happened a few days since,
that three steamers were going ont of the Gate
almost simultaneously, and met a fourth just
off the Heads. They were, the opposition
sleamer America, for San Juan, the steamers
Pacific and Montana for Portland, and the
Sierra Nevada coming in. The usual salutes
were duly exchanged by the steamers. Such a
sight is seldom witnessed in the largest com-
mercial ports in the world.

Curious Fact. — There is a curious fact con-
cerning the Lincoln medals struck for the ereat
sanitary fair at Chicago. The die cracked in
the making, and the line it left marks the ex-
act course of the bullet which took President
Lincoln's life.

An almost incredible story is told of a tele-
graph operator in Washington, to the effect
that he lately received two long dispatches by
two different instruments simultaneously, inter-
preted them both by sound, and wrote them
out simultaneously as received, one with his
right, and one with his left hand.

Boys are a good deal like farina jelly — just
as you mould them they are likely to turn out.

1852. 1866

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0UK POUNDKIES.

Since our last issue, we have visited but one
foundry, viz., the Pulton, where we found the
proprietors really too busy to give us any
lengthy description of the work in progress.
We learned, however, that the works are now
building the machinery for a steamboat for
Messrs. Nelson, Anderson & Runyon, the hull
of which is being constructed at the shipyard
of John North. The Pulton is also turning
out the machinery for a boat for Col. Bulkley,
for the Russian Telegraph Expedition. Or-
ders are on hand at this foundry for four saw-
mills, one quartz mill, one stationary engine,
besides a great deal of general work, which
forces the establishment to run day and night.

The lively aspect of business among the
foundries of our city, is a strong indication of
improving times over the State.

Concentrators. — "We are glad to notice
that more attention is being given to this
economical class of machinery. Messrs. Bige-
low Brothers, of this city, who have given much
consideration and practice to the operation of
concentrators in gold and sulphuret saving,
have just ordered the third Hendy's Improved
Patent Prater Concentrator lor the Cony mill,
in Amador county. Within a short period,
there have been several more of these machines
ordered in that county. Messrs. Bigelow Bro-
thers are working successfully, and we hope
they will reap a rich fortune through their ac-
tive and liberal enterprise.

Smoky Chimneys are morally and socially
unhealthy, if not physically so ; consequently,
every well regulated institution should guard
against them. One of the most successful
remedies for smoky climneys with which we
have yet become conversant, is the patent
chimney top of B. A. Henriksen, advertised in
another portion of this paper. It is an article
woithy of examination. • Patent rights are
offered for sale. We understand the inventor
has also a very ingenious pump, which is at
tractiog much attention.

QUASTZ MILLS.

In crushing ore, the first point is to pul-
verize it to the desired fineness with the least
possible power, then to avoid waste of power,
and then economy of construction and main-
taining in order. As combining these princi-
ples we have always contended, as have the
ablest miners of the world generally, that
the stamp did it with as near an approach
to perfection as possible, and it had demon-
strated its adaptability to the purpose by many
centuries of faithful trial. We had looked for
improved methods of operating stamps, but
doubted the possibility of their displacement.
A stamp is lifted, is then loosened, and falls
upon the ore to be crushed. If the die holding
the ore solid, clean, and contains just the
amount of ore the stamp can crush, for this
blow it appears to make use of all the power
expended in liftiug it ; but to keep up the full
effective power, these conditions of a solid,
clean and true die, or mortar, and the maximum
of ore that can be crushed, must all be con-
tinuous. These conditions will not result from
the operations of a set of stamps, and are
therefore impossible. A stamp, particularly
in dry crushing, may often strike upon a body
of ore already crushed, or mixed with that
which is fine enough and thus waste a blow, or
it may strike upon the naked die, and there are
many other conditions well known to millmen
where the effectiveness of stamps is lost. Some
men are much more skillful feeders than others,
simple as it may appear to shovel rock into a
battery, and those with taste for music are
preferred as they can judge best by the sound
how the stamps are working, and therefore
" the music of the stamps" is a truthful as well
as poetic expression. Such are the defects of
the plain, effective, and venerable stamp. In
operating with stamps, the lifting and drop-
ping of such heavy bodies of iron, necessitates
the construction of a very costly frame work
and bed, the aim of which is solidity, and from
the nature of the operation, the jarring of loose
iron, it is almost impossible to maintain solidity
for any great length of time. A buttery of
stamps is cumbrous, noisy, and disagreeable in
managing, of very costly construction, and ex-
pensive to operate and maintain, but with all
the defects we have observed, they are to this
day the favorite with the great majority of
miners, and are in almost universal use wher-
ever mining operations are carried on. * * *

We have examined the operation of a new
invention called " Gardiner's Thunderbolt
Crusher/' which obviates the defects we have
mentioned of the stamps. The one to which
we refer is in operation at the Coral and As
pinwall mill at Amador, a few miles north of
this city, and which was inaugurated with the
honors on Saturday last. The machine is an
improvement on stamps as the nut cracker is
an improvement on the hammer and anvil at
table. The invention consists in a pair of
moveable, nearly upright jaws, with crushing
surfaces of about two feet square having arms
which rise about three feet and are connected
with a crank shaft having two short cranks
reaching opposite ways, so that in the revolu-
tion of the shaft the two crushing plates move
from and towards each other simultaneously.
One of the peculiar features of the invention
is the relative axes of the two crushing plates.
One of these is from the synclinal axis, or
place of contact of the two plates, six inches,
and the plate is cast with a curve of sixinch
radius, and the other is eighteen inches from
the same line and is cast with a curve of a
radius of eighteen inches. The plates are flat
with the exception of the narrow strip at the
lower portion of closest contact, where they
are of the curves mentioned, and being of
white, chilled iron will not be worn out in
many month's use. Strong steel bars pass
through the block on which the crushers rest.
and hold screws by which the crushers are ad-
justed, or gauged to any fineness or drawn
together in case of wear. The whole is in a
strong cast iron frame, above five feet in hight,
four feet in width, and about eight feet in
length. This is bolted to a well anchored
floor and occupies a space of about eight by
ten feet. Through the floor is an aperture
where the crushed ore passes into moveable
screens or seives which, in this case, have
twelve hundred holes to ihe square inch. The
sereeu is moved by an arm attached to one of
the jaws of the crusher. In the operation we
wituessed, one ton of ore, generally in pieces
of several pounds' weight, was crushed with
apparent ease, without noise, jar, or dust, and
very effectually in just forty-six minutes, the
power used being a small Little Giant engine
and boiler of 25-horse power, running with
sixty-five pounds of steam. The boiler aud
engine are a late invention, and constitute a
very compact, economical, aud effective ma-
chine, occupying about the same space as the
crueller, and all look as if they could be taken
up and carried away as easily as the stove, and
the butter churn one would find in a former's
kitchen ; but we never carried away a hot
stove, and do not know how easily it could be
done. The crusher appears to do its work

without waste of power, and without destruc-
tion to the machinery. It takes a piece of
rock in its jaws and coming together with the
regular power of the engine and the accumu-
lated power the driving wheel has gathered in
opening them, crushes the rock, part of which
is fine enough to fall through, and is not in the
way again ; the balance falls to where it will
be crushed finer the next time the jaws come
together, or to where the abrading motion
takes place given by the unequal distances of
center of movement of the two plates. That
at the trial the machine did so much work so
easily, quietly and effectually ; that it occupies
so little room ; is not liable to get out of
order, and withal can be constructed so cheaply
shows a manifest superiority over stamps and
promises to supersede them. — .Reess River
Revielle.

Remarks. — Prom the above description of the
machine in question, it will be seen that its main
principle is closely allied to that of " Biake's
Crusher," though the mechanism is somewhat
different, and it involves in addition to this the
attempt (of doubtful utility) to combine, in
the manner described, a grinding with a
crushing motion.

We have heard something of this' machine
already, and, if we are correctly informed, the
history of its development and experimental
trials in New York city, has been by no means
as satisfactory as might have been desired.

The impression conveyed by the preceding
notice, is certainly a very flattering one. But
there are one or two important points in the
' operation witnessed," which \k*. writer has
neglected to state, and which require elucida-
tion, viz : How hard was the ore, of which
one ton was crushed " in just forty-six min-
utes"— and what was the degree of fineness of
the crushing? How much of the crushed ore
would pass through a seive having " twelve
hundred holes to the square inch" — or, through
what size of mesh would the whole of it have
passed ? Another question of no less practi-
cal importance relates to the durability of the
machine. How long will it last, and how often
and to what extent will it need repairs and ad-
justments in order to secure the requisite qual-
ity and uniformity of work under conditions
similar to those above? It is idle to suppose
that" white chilled." or any other iron, can re-
sist for " many months " the action to which it
must be subjected in a machine like this, in
order to crush hard quartz to the degree of
fineness requisite for amalgamating purposes,
at the rate of a ton in forty-six minutes.
Quartz is hard, and in such a machine, with
fine and rapid crushing, (if the thing can ac-
complish this at all), the wear of the jaws
must be correspondingly rapid, and the ma-
chine need frequent adjustment. Moreover,
any inequalities in hardness in the iron of the
jaws would produce inequalities in their rate of
wear, and these in turn, in spite of any possi-
ble adjustments, would produce inequalities in
the fineness of the crushing.

While, then, we are by no means inclined to
consider stamps as the ne plus ultra of crush-
ing apparatus, and while we heartily wish suc-
cess to those who try to devise a better
means, we are nevertheless unacquainted as
yet with anything that, on the whole, can supply
their place, and we certainly do not think, judg-
ing from the foregoing description, that the
invention in question is destined to revolution-
ize the quartz mills of the Pacific Coast.

Legislative. — The bill regulating miners'
measurement of water was indefinitely post-
poned in the Senate on Friday. Act to es-
tablish a Mining, Agricultural and Mechanic
Arts' College had its final passage in the Sen-
ate, by 29 to 5. The sessiou expires by limi-
tation on Monday next, April 2d. A large
number of bills are still on file. Mr. Singleton's
Assembly bill concerning mining copartner-
ships, we believe, has finally passed. It is an
important Act, and if it becomes a law, will
create a sweeping revolution in the operations
of unincorporated mining companies.

Legislative Payors. — We are under obli-
gations to the Hon. E. L. Smith. Chairman of
the Committee on Mines and Mining in the
Assembly, for copies of many valuable public
documents.

PRESinuNT Johnson is 5" years old.

NEWJKJOKS.

New Book.— We have been presented by
the Pacific Publishing Company, No. 305
Montgomery street, with a copy of the " Trial
of the Conspirators in the Assassination of the
Late President Lincoln," which contains a fine
steel engraving of the portraits of the assas-
sins, the pursuit and capture of Booth and
Harrold, together with all the evidence and
testimony concerning the same ; the celebrated
Lon Letters, Ben. "Wood Draft, Introduction of
Pestilenne, as well as all the minute inci-
dents of the trials and executions, together
with the verbatim report of the masterly
arguments of the counsel for and against the
conspirators, including that of the Honorable
Reverdy Johnson. The whole work presents
a book of over 400 pages, neatly bound, and is
sold only by subscription, and must afford a
good ready reference as well as present reading.

Valuable Metallurgical Work. — We ac-
knowledge the receipt of a catalogue of prac-
tical and scientific books, with a copy of
Makin's Manual of Metallurgy, from Henry
Carey Baird, Industrial Publisher, No. 406
Walnut street, Philadelphia, which contains
the general properties of metals, their specific
gravity, malleability, ductility, and tenacity, as
well as their alloys. It also treats of non-
metallic elements, metallic salts, giving sure
rules for tests in a clear, simple, and succinct
manner, with many illustrations ; also, of me.
tallurgical operations, furnaces for smelting
and reducing ores, and of the fuels and heat
applicable thereto, together with the principles
of electro-metallurgy. This book contains
over four hundred pages, 8vo., and seems to
us to be a valuable oue to the miner, whether
engaged in the mill or prospecting in the
mountains.

Stratman's Almanac, Fon 1866. — We ac-
knowledge the receipt of a copy of the Leslie-
Stratman Almanac, with many fine illustrations
of scenes and incidents. It contains a portrait
of President Johnson, and a sketch of the house
'•where he made good clothes "in early life.
The book contains sixty four pages, with a fine
and life-like portrait of the handsome Major
himself.

Snow Bound, by John Greonieaf Whittier ; 56 pp., ISrno. ;
Tickuor & Fields, Publishers, Boston.
Messrs. H. H. Bancroft & Co., No. 609
Montgomery street, have received the above
work. Its truthful and graceful picture of
New England rural winter life is unmatched.
Without exaggeration, with simple language,
every page gleams with elegant poesy and sen-
timents of frankness and goodness. The book
is richly printed, and will prove a little gem
and keepsake to those who obtain it.

A GENERAL DlRKCTOllY AND BUSINESS GUIDE Of tbC Principal

Towns in the Upper Country, embracing a portion of
California ; together with Mining and Statistical Infor-
mation concerning Idaho Territory, and a Map of Idaho
aud Montana."

We have received a copy of the above work,
whose general character is sufficiently indicated
by its title, forms a neat volume of about 160
pages. The " Business Directory" contains
the address of firms in all the more important
towns of Oregon, and of Washington and Idaho
Territories, as well as in those places of Cali-
fornia whose situation and business relations
connect them with the "Upper Country."
The map is well executed, and besides Idaho
and Montana, it represents in outline, Oregon,
and Washington Territory, together with the
northern portions of California, Nevada and
Wyoming, and shows the principal routes to
the new ininiug regions.

The part devoted to mining and statistical
information is quite full, giving brief descrip-
tions of the quartz mills, and more important
mines in each district, lists of locations already
recorded, with the number of leet they contain,
data respecting population, table of distances,
etc., etc. We recommend the book to those
having business relations with the "Upper
Couutry." The book is published by A. Gen-
soul, 511 Montgomery street, a fact which we
omitted to mention last week.

The San Jose Courier says that the people
of that town frequently hear the firing of can-
non in San Francisco, forty miles distant.

Wht Pining and Scientific §? xm.

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Pun Spectmch.— We have received from

Mr. M. A Woodtido, ol Georgetown, Placer

cjunty, a very fine specimen, taken from his

claim located near the center of that town.

.inien is tolerably compact, bat contains

I jtreato. through which the sulphureta
(iron pyrites) are mainly distributed. The gold
is chiefly in tie- quartz, and is i|iiito coarse.
W,. hire quite a dill description oi the claim
from which il was taken, in a letter from our
"travelling correspondent," who writes under

nature of •' Prospector." His letter ap-

I edoy.
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LlC AD IS IN AMALGAMATOR. — We clip the

Billowing li'im an Kastern exchange : " William
M. Puller or Chicago, has invented a machine

for amalgamating gold by ana >>f melted

Bid, Instead of quicksilver. The machine is
'•■'I so that the pulverized quartz is
Breed through Mm melted lead by atmospheric
measure, and liy this means it is contended
that the enM is extracted mure completely
than by any process of amalgamation with
gaicksilver. A trial >>f the machine was lately

made at Cllieaire. anil a r tuitteo lippuinted

to examine its practical working, made a favor-
Ml report mi the result, and claimed the
invention us something wonderful. It is known
that melted lead will form a complete alloy
with gold, and being much cheaper than quick-
silver, it is not improbable that the invention
ol Fuller's machine may prove an era in the
history of quartz mining."

We cannot present here a treatise on the
metallurgy of lead and gold, and will only
say that although no fact is more ancient iu
the history of metallurgy, and none has been
Soger or more widely applied iu practice than
the fact that lead will niloy with gold and
silver, yet the absurdity of expecting economi-
cal results from the process above indicated
will lie evident to nil who are acquainted
with the metallurgy ol lead, and with practical
quutz mining. Any extraction of gold or
silver from their ores by means oflead, that does
lioftnvolve a fusion of the ores themselves, can
be at best but vory partial and incomplete, and
any effective treatment of these ores by means
of lead, would bo quite expensive here, demand-
ing considerable fuel, and furnaces specially
adapted to the end in view, and involving
loss of lead, etc.

The agency of lead may be advantageously
employed with some ores (particularly with
rich and complex silver ores accompanied by
lead ores in considerable quantity) oven ou this
coast •, but it is not adapted fur general use
and the particular method of applying it, de-
scribed above, is still less so.

Coral and Aspikwall Mixes. — Wa have
heretofore published assays of remarkably rich
rock from the Aspiuwnll mine, Amador Dis-
trict, Lander county, Nevada, and arc now
pleased to learu that the company are hopeful
ol soon reaping a good harvest. The Reveille
of March 12th, says :— '■ The mill of the Coral
ami Aspinwall is now completed lor working
without roasting, is of stone walls, substan-
tially and quite conveniently constructed, al-
though great improvement may be made in
convenience. It has ten Knox pans, which
are operated by a Little Giant engine of the
same pattern and power of the one working
the crusher. The Coral mine is within a few
yards of the mill, and at the dump tire several
thousand tons of ore, with which the mill will
be well and constantly supplied, and under the
management of Mr. Wadleigu, the very por-
souilicutioo of energy, wilt soon be adding
largely to our shipments of bullion."

Twenty-Seven Children Drowned. — The
Dayton (Ohio) Journal, as we learn by tele-
graph, states that twenty-seven children were
drowned in a reservoir at Celina, Ohio, on
Wednesday. February 7th. They were attend-
ing school in the vicinity of the reservoir, and
at uoon all the scholars but two— twenty-
seven in number — went ou the ice to slide,
when it broke with them, the whole party
drowning beluro help could reach them.

Quartz Mills in Colorado. — There are at
present 150 quartz mills in Colorado.

RULES

ADVERTISING ASSESSMENTS

IN ACCOBDA.M'i: WITH THK

NEW ACT f OaM'ERMG 'ME ASSESSMENTS OF fORPORM\S.

In the order levying an assessment, appoint a day when the stock shall be deemed
delinquent, which day must not be less than thirty nor more than sixty days from the
date of the meeting levying the assessment Be eareful ana allow ample time for com-
pleting the necessary term for advertising the assessment notice (once a week for four
weeks), at the place of business and at the mine, previous to the day the stock shall
be denned delinquent.

Also in the order levying an assessment, appoint a day for the sale of delinquent
stock, which must not be less than fifteen nor more than sixty days from the day ap-
pointed tor deeming the stock delinquent. In appointing the day of sale, be careful to
allow ample and convenient time for advertising the delinquent list, once a week for at
least two weeks, at the place of incorporation and at the mine, the first publication at
each place to be subsequent to the day tor deeming the stock delinquent, and at least
lifteen days prior to the day of sale.

The sum due on each certificate must be stated separately, with the number of the
certificate and amount of shares it contains.

The dates (or times) mentioned in any assessment notice, or sale notice, can be once
extended for a period not to exceed thirty days, by order of the Board of Trustees, and
by publishing the postponement with the original notice.

Sales and postponements should be published in the same papers in which the assess-
ment notice appears.

Delinquent sales, if published in a daily paper, must be published every day, except
Sundays and holidays, the first publication to be fifteen days prior to the day of sale.

Proofs of assessment notices or delinquent sales, for publication in the Mining and
Scientific Press, will be furnished within twenty-four hours from the time of receiv-
ing the copy, and corrected printed copies will be given free for mailing to papers at
mines. This will avoid errors and save Secretaries the trouble of making duplicate
manuscript lists.

New Blanks for advertising will be furnished free, with copies of the New Law, and
further information concerning the same, on application at our office.

DEWEY & CO., Publishers,

MINING AND SCIENTIFIC PRESS, SOS Clay St

Sikmi're Vivas. — Lieut. George E. Spoor,'
of the 7th Reg. California Volunteers, just re-
turned from Fort Yuma, via Cape St. Lucas,
has left us a sample of this curious plant, which
he obtained at the Cape. The siempre vivas,
notwithstanding it grows wild in Mexico, is a
rarity in its own soil. Let it be taken up by
its roots, dtied like hay, packed away for
months, or transported to any part of the globe,
and then placed in water, it will instantly
and almost miraculously unfold itself into a
beuutilul green foliage. Doubtless, many or
our readers have observed this species of
modest little green tufts about our nursery
stores, withoat understaudiug its singular

powers.

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Barbacoas. — The accounts received by the
last Panama steamer are everything but favor-
able. A correspondent of the Alia, who has
been there, states that on arriving at Barba-
coas, he found that there was but a single claim
which had paid a single dollar. Insects and
reptiles of all kinds are us plenty as a rank
vegetation and a tropical climate can make
them. The climate itself is pestilential and
deadly, and the mines are mostly poor. Thus
end the goldeu stories at first received. An-
other bubble is burst.

Kansas. — It is said that the State Geologist
of Kansas, in his report soon to be published,
will place in a very strong light the mineral im-
portance of that State. He asserts that salt
springs exist in nearly every county. Salt, in
pure solidified form, in a stratum two feet in
thickness, is found in Republic county. The
coal measures are extensive, the Osage and
Cherokee veins being especially rich. Beds
of gypsum have been discovered. Iron ore and
tin are also found.

Prom Arizona. — The Arizona Miner of
February 28lh, says :

AVe hear that the shaft on the Vulture lode,
for B. Phelps, is completed, and that at one
place the lode was found to be twenty feet wide,
and of rich ore. An experienced operator in
mines, lately arrived here, says the United
States is the best opened mine he ever saw ;
that in his opinion not a stroke of work hns
been thrown away. This is complimentary^
The Sterling lode is still attracting attention
but we believe no definite arrangement has
been made for a mill. Now that it is known
that a number of mills arc on the road here,
our quartz owners should be getting their lodes
in a saleable shape. It is useless to expect to
sell ledges for large sums without thoroughly
prospecting them.

A Valuable Secret. — 'Vhe Scientific Amer-
ican says :

"The unpleasant odor produced by perspir-
ation is frequently a source of vexation to per-
sons who are subject to it. Nothing is simpler
than to remove this odor much more effectu-
ally than by the application of such onguents
and perfumes as are in use. It is only neces-
sary to procure some of the compound spirits
of ammonia and place about two table-spoons-
ful in a basin of water. Washing the face,
bands and arms with this, leaves the skin as
clean, sweet and fresh as as one could wish.
The wash is perfectly harmless, and very cheap.
It is recommended ou the authority of a phy-
sicau."

How to I'm tSKBVE a Boqi'CT. — A florist of
many years experience sends the following
method of preserving boquets, to the American
Artutan t

" When you receive a boquct, sprinkle it
lightly with fresh water; then pntit into a
vessel containing some soap suds, which nour-
ish the routs and keep the flowers as bright us
new. Take the boquet out of the suds every
morning and lay it sidewuye in fresh water,
the stock entering first into the water; keep
it there a minute or two, then take it out
and sprinkle the flowers ligh:ly by the hand
with pure water; replace the boquet in the
suds, and the Bowers will bloom as fresh as
when first gathered. The soap suds need to
ho changed every third day. By observing
these rules, a boquet can be kept bright and
beautiful fur at least one month, and will lust
longer in a very passable state ; but the atten-
tion to the fair, frail creatures, as directed
above, must be strictly observed, or the ' last
rose of summer' will not be left ' blooming
alone,' but will speedily perish."

The total recognized debt of the United
States on the 1st instaut wus $2,827,8o'8,959.
Of which 81,117,807,291 bears interest in coin,
91,185,428,980 bears interest in currency,
$985,979 consists of matured debt not pre-
sented for payment, and $-163,586,909 is debt
bearing no interest. Deducting the $116,018,-
959 of coin and currency then in the Treasury,
would leave the debt $2,711,850,000.

Diptheria is a very troublesome and daD-
gerous disease. A very easy remedy has been
found for it that will effect a very Bpeedy re-
lief. Take a common tobacco pipe, place a
live coal in the bowl, and drop a little tar upon
the coal, draw the smoke into the mouth, aud
discharge it through the nostrils.

Scuools in Butte. — The new and promising
town of Chico has just erected a brick school-
house, at a cost of five thousand dollars. There
are 2,117 children and in the youth county.

The largest Sunday School in the world is
at Stockport, England, and numbers about
5,000 scholars. There are 300 teachers ; over
2,000 of the scholurs are past 16 years of age.

Artists may not be guilty of direct false-
hoods, bat they give things a coloriug.

The Bankers of tbe World.—" Tho Merchants and
Bankora' Almanac for 1866," one volume octavo, pub-
lished at tho Bankers' Magazine Office, N. Y. , contains lists
of 1,620 National Banks (with the names of President and
Cashier and Now York correspondent of each), 400 State
Banks; 1,100 Private Bankers in tho U. S ; Banks and
Bankers in London, Liverpool, Dublin, Edinburg, Leods,
Manchester, Birmingham, etc.,; 600 Bankers in Europe,
Asia, Africa, Australia, tho West Indies, South America,
Now Zealand, Mexico, Canada, etc.; Alphabetical list of
2,000 Cashiers iu the United Stales; list of 300 Savings
Banks in New England and Now York, with tho deposits
of each; Bank Statistics of the Uuitod States; List of
Standard Works for Bankers; prices of Iron, Copper, Coal,
monthly at New York, 40 years; Daily price ol Gold for
four years, 1862-1865; and six eogravings, viz: The New
York Stock Exchange (erected 1866); 2. Tho Paris Stock
Exchange (1808-1826) ; 3. The Bank of England; 4. Bank-
ing Houses, Wall Street; New Insurance Buildings, Broad-
way, Now York; 6. Tho Mutual Life Insurance Company
of New York. 13vl2-lt

California Steam Navigation

K3&3 COMPANY.

Astronomical — Those interested in the
study of astronomy may find something on
which to employ their genius, from the fact
that during the month of January there were
two lull moons, tbe mouth of February was
favored with nothing of the kind, and March
was heralded and will expire with a couple of
these matured lunar luminntious. Can any of
our scientific friends explain when such an
event happened before, and when it will occur
again

Steamer CAPITAL CAPT. E. A. POOLE.

" CHR"irSOPO)LIS....CAPT. A. FOSTER.

" YOSEMITE

" COKXDLIA CAPT. W. BROMLEY-

M JULIA CAPT. E. CONCKXIN.

One of tho above stenmcrs leave BROADWAY WHARF,
at 4 o'clock P, M. EVERY DAY (Sundays exccptoil), for
Sacramento and Stockton, connecting with light-draft
steamers for Murysvllle, Colusa, Chlco, and Red BlufT.

Steamships AJAX, PACIFIC, ORIZABA, CALIFORNIA,
ACTIVE and SENATOR, leave, as advertised, for Hono-
lulu, Portland, Oregon, New Westminster, British Colum-
bia, Victoria, V. I., Santa Barbara, San Pedro, and San
Diego.

Office of the Company, northeast corner of Front and
Jnckson streets.

1$. M. UARTSnORM-:,
13vl2 President.

Postponement* and Alterations.— Secretaries are
requested to give nottco of postponements, or alterations
which they may desii'o mndc in their advertisements at
Ihelr earliest convenience*. New advertisements should be
sent in as early us possible.

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Bldeb Knapp, speaking of long prayers,
once said : ' When i'eter was endeavoring to
walk upon the water to meet his Master, and
was about sinking, had his supplication been
as long as the introduction to one of our mod
em prayers, before he got through he would
have been fifty feet under water.'

A younh lady, recently returned from board-
ing-school, being asked at table if she would
have some more cabbage, replied : ' By no
means, madam, gastronomical satiety admon-
ishes me that I have arrived at the ultimate
culinary deglutition consistent with the code
of Esculapius.'

School Election. — At the election in Silver
City, last ..Tuesday, the proposition to raise
$2,500 for building a school-house was decided
in the affirmative, and the following officers
were elected : Trustees — G. A. (iross, Caspar
Haupt and J. K. Barney ; Assessor and Col-
ector, Jos. Muockton. — Dayton Sentinel.

Trades and Manufactures.

Pacific Glass "Works

Are now prepared to execute orders for the manufacture of
.All Jiliulb of fiottle. to Order.

Office, No. 621 Clay street, San Francisco. 3vll-3m

JOHN BAJVIJEI.,

(SUCCESSOR TO O. GOEl)

MARBLE WOBKS,

No. 408 Fine St. bet, Montgomery and Kearny, San Francisco.

Mantels, Monuments, Tombs, Plumbers' Slabs,

Etc., On hand and Manufactured to order.
DS- Goods snipped to all parts of the State. Orders re-
apectfullj solicited. 5vS-3m

1VATIT A TVIEL GRAY,

General Furnishing Undertaker,

641 Sacramento St., corner of Webb, San Francisco.
Barstow's Metallic Burial Caskets and Cases.

TIIF.OBOKE KALLEl'BEIO,

Maker of Models for Inventors.

MACHINES, MATHEMATICAL, OPTICAL AND PHIL-
OSOPHICAL Instruments, Scales, Weights, etc. Steel
Stamps, Dies and Die sinking, Embossing Stamps. Kepair-
lng of machinery promptly attended to.

No. 4iB Market street, San Francisco. n7-tf

Palmer's JPateixt
ARTIFICIAL LEG,

manufactured in Philadelphia, Pcnn.
JAKTIS JEWJETT, AGEST.

629 Washington Street, San Francisco, Cal. 10v8-Tm

Fashionable Boot Maker,

REPAIRING NEATLY DONE, AT SHOKT NOTICE.
N«. It Fourth Street,

Near Market street, San Francisco.
15vl0-lm«

FIRE, HYDRAULIC & SUCTION HOSE,

And X*eartlxer Belting.
M. -MC. COOK «& iSOIN",

801 Battery Street, San Francisco,

Are now manufacturing as above, Fire, Hydraulic and
Suction Hose, and Leather ttelliug, of any dimension and
in any quantity which may be desired. Fire Hose and
Belting constantly on hand or manufactured to order. Also
Saddles and Horse Collars.

The subscribers would respectfully ask purchasers to call
and examine their stuck.— also testimonials ol the efficiency
of their work, from such as have useii their hose both lor lire
and mining purposes. A diploma was awarded to us last
year, by the Mechanics1 Institute, of this city, and a silver
medal this vear. I2vll-ly

&AJS FRAJVCISCO

CORDAGE MANUFACTORY.

CONSTANTLY ON HAND,

A Largo and Complete Assortment

M^ISTIX;^ CORDAGE,

/ FOE MINING PURPOSES

ALSO

WHAJL.E LINE, BALE ROPE, ETC.,

Manufactured from Pure Manila Hemp.

Hoisting Ropes for Deep Shafts,

ALSO

X*lnes for Ferry Boats,

Manufactured 10 Order.

Office at TTJJBBS «& CO.'S,

Nos. 611 find 613 Frontstreet
Manufactory at the Potro I4vl0

Its correspondents are men of science and learning attd
hail irom all parts of the coast. It is published at Kan
Francisco, at $5 per annum, or $3 for six months. Address
Dewey & Co., publishers of MixiKG Piues, Sin Fraucisco.

[Nye County is'ews.

Professional Cards,

Our Patent Agency.

The Patent Agency of the Mining and Scientific Phbss
has been signalized with remarkable success during the
past two years. The importance to the inventive genius of
this coast of a thorough and reliable agency forthesolicita
tion of Letters Patent from the United States and foreign
Governments cannot be over-rated,and the Proprietors of the
Press, feeling the responsibility which restsupon them, and
the reward which must follow the faithful performance of
their trusts, will take care to afford inventors every advan-
tage to be secured to them through a competent and re-
sponsible agency upon this coast.

jS. C. JBTJOJSIEE «fc SON,

- ARCHITECTS.

DESIGNS, UACHINE DKAWIN6S, AUTB
DRAWINGS ON "WOOD.

74 and 75 Montgomery Block

SAN FRANCISCO. 25vl0-3m

FREDERICK MANSELL.

Mechanical & Architectural Draughtsman,

No. 422 California street, corner of Leidsdorff.

Drawings of Models made for parties applying for pa
tents at Washington or Loudon. mar23-ti.

J^_3XE© M. TAYLOR,

Attorney and Counsellor at Law,

COURT„COMMISSIONER, appointed by the Fourth District

Court, COMMISSIONER O"* DEEDS for Nevada

and Massachuseits,

Court Block, San Francisco.

Entrances opposite City Hall, Merchant street, and 636
14vlltf Clay street.

DR. H. AUSTIN",

DENTIST,

Wo. 634 "WasliiiigitoiL Street,

Between Montgomery and Kearny Streets

[OVER SAN FRANCISCO BATHS]

SAN FRANCISCO. 20vl0-qy

AXJGTJST ISXrOT-A-ST,

Stock Broker,

Member of the
San Francisco Stock and Exchange Board,

Buys and Sells Stocks, Bonds, Etc.
Office, No. 540 Washington Street, San Francisco.

G*. !E\ PEETKT1N,

Mining Engineer and Metallurgist,

San Francisco.

WILLIAM I?. BLAKE,
MBNING ENGINEER,

Will make Surveys and Examinations of Mines, or give
advice regarding their working, the erection of Ma-
chinery, etc.

Office at Union Iron Works, corner of First and Mission*
sts., or Lock Box 2,1)77 .Post Office, San Francisco.
Ilv22qy

W. O. ANDREWS,

NOTARY PUBLIC

AND COMMISSIONER OF DEEIIS,
636 Montgomery Street.

GEORGE HC. BAKER,

Lithographer & Engraver,

No. 5'4ii Montgomery St., Sun Francisco.

MINING STOCK CERTIFICATES LITHOGRAPHED
IN MOST ARTISTIC STYLE. CALL AND
EXAMINE SPECIMENS.
10v8-tf

SHEEMAN DAY,

No. 51 Montgomery Blotk.Saii Francisco,

Will examine, survey and report upon mines, and cons
and advise concerning investments in mining property, or
the machinery management and expenditures of mines.
22q*

To Mining Companies.

A GENTLEMAN OF MUCH EXPERIENCE AS A MIS-
ii.. ing Superintendent, in England, Spain, and on the Pa-
cine coast, and one intiuiatelv acquainted with every de-
partment of mining, and with nearly t-verv class of miner-
al, is desirous of seeming a position as Superintendent of
some mining operation in California or Nevada. Tlio appli-
cant was for lour years Superintendent of the New Alma-
den Quicksilver .Mine, in this State. The best of reference
given on application at Uiis office.
San Francisco, uct. 12, isi55 .5ylltf

REMOTAL.

MOWS. AT~COUL01Sr,

Informs his patrons that he has removed his DRAWING

SCHOOL from Fine street to

410 Kearny Street.

Drawing Classes in the Evening will take place

DRAWINGS FOR PATENTS accurately and nea

20vil-lm

: hs usual,
neatly done.

Engraved to Okiier— Persons who desire to illustrate
their. individual establishments or business, should give
up their orders for Engraving and Printing, and we will
guarantee good work and reasonable prices.

DEWEY & CO. ,
Patent Agents, Publishers and Job Printers, 505 Clay st

Our Circulation.— The Mining and Scientific Press
has a large and permanent subscription list, and enjovs a
more universal clrculalion among stockholders and "per-
sons directly interested in mining than any other paper on
this coast.

Metallurgy.

EEOSHEIMER'S COKCEMTRATOR

KECEITEB THE FIRST FBXUITII

From the KOYAL POLYTECHNIC SOCIETY, In Corn-
wall, and was highly recommended by the Commissioners
as the most Simple and Effective Concentrator for all hinds
of Ores.

Every Quartz Mill ought to have them, as thev not
only save Gold and Silver, hut also the Quicksilver and
Sulphurets, without extra labor. They can be built en-
tirely ot wood at the mine, and will separate more per-
fectly in one operation, than any other Concentrator in
use. Apply to

J. MOSHEIMES,

23vllqy

423 Washington street.

EUROPEAN
METALLURGICAL WORKS,

AND

Practical Mining ScIlooI,
Bryant Street, Between Third and Fourth,

SAN FRANCISCO.

THE Proprietors are at all times prepared to work or test
Oreasent to this establishment— either in large or small
quantities— by such process as may he found uestadapted to
their chemical character, after a careful analysis has been
made. Test lots of Ore adapted to the smelting process at-
tended to. Sulphuret, pyritous, and the (so-called) "rcbel-
lous ores," are naving especial attention paid to their suc-
cessful treatment. Assaying In the humid and dry way.
Also, refining by cupellatiou, done at moderate rates.

PKACTICAL JIIMA'O SCHOOL.
The proprietors— encouraged by numerous applications
from gentlemen desirous of pursuing the study of practical
metallurgy— have concluded to admit parties on reasonable
terms. -Having in their Mill all the necessary appli-
ances for crushing, roasting, amalgamating, smelting, re-
fining and assaying, as also a well extended Laboratory for
the analysis ot Ores and Minerals, a good opportunity is
here offered to acquire a sound practical knowledge of the
business.

S. P. Kimball, J, R. Murphy.

IOvIO

SODIUM AMALGAM!

"With Instructions for Its "Use.

THE ABOVE .

FOR SALE IN AJfT QTABTTITT THAT
MAX BE REQUIRED,

— BY—

H. P. "WAKELEE, Importer,

2vl2 lm Corner Montgomery and Bush streets.

O. KU8TEL,

Metallurgist and Mining Engineer,

Stevenson House, corner Montgomery and California sts.

Ores Ajnalyzetf.,

Advice given, and Plans Furnished for working of different
ores. Mines examined and reported upon.

BOALT «fc STETEFELDT,

Metallurgists and Mining Engineers

AUSTIN, WE V ABA.

Western Branch of ADELBERG & RAYMOND, No. 00
Broadway, New York. llvll

Copper, Lead, C2-ol<l9 £»iX-v-ev.

Nickel and Cobalt Ore.

The above Ores are either purchased or liberal advances

made upon consignments, at the lowest British rates oi in-
terest. For particulars apply to

THOMAS PBICE,

Agent for Townshend "Wood <fe Co., Swansea,

No. 406 California Street, San Francisco.
15vl0-3m

MARTIN &■ CO.,

Office, Stevenson House,

Corner California and Montgomery streets (up stairs).
will contract for the

PURCHASE OF COPPER ORES.

Assayng eight per cent and upwards of Copper to the

We will make advances upon Ores of Copper.

San Francisco. Post OUice Box 1259. 22

MINERS
Who wish to erect Quartz Mills, Concentrating or Smelting
Works, will mid it to their interest to consult the under-
signed, as to the best and cheapest mode of Reducing Ores.
Being acquainted with nil the modern improvements of
Europe and America, in -Mining, Machinery and Metal-
lurgy, I undertake the erection of any kind of Works, and
warrant their successful operation.

Gold, Silver and Copper Ores bought in any quantity.

Assay of Ores made by a new Fire Process in half the
usual time, an at half price.

Apply to J. MOSHEIMER,

23vllqy 423 Washington street, San Francisco.

W. S. KEYES, A. M,

(GRADUATE OF SCHOOL Of MINES, FREIBURG.)

Office, northwest corner Montgomery and Sacramento

Streets.

Room No. 19, over Parrott & Co's Bank.

Assays— Analysis of Ores, Mineral Waters,

etc., etc. Mines examined and reported upon.

Office Hours, from 9 to 12 M. Svl2tf

St'itscRiRHRS who do not receivo the Miking and
Scientific Press iu due time, are requested to inform the
publishers.

W. A. Goodyear. t. A. Blake.

GOODYEAB «fc BLAKE,
Civil and Mining Engineers

—AND —

Metallurgists.

Among others, refer by permission to—

Prop. Sillihak New Haven Ct.

Dr. John Torrey, U. S. Assayer, New York City.

"W. C. Ralston, D. O. Mills, Bank of California;.

Barron & Co., San Franclsc.
Address, P. O. Box 2,092, San Francisco, Cal. DvI2qr

S O D I TJ M,

Potassium, Magnesium,

And a fresh supply of

PURE CHEMICALS.

Just received and for sale by

JOHN TATIOK <fc CO.,

4vl2-lm si2 Washington street

WILLIAM PENROSE,

Agent for Messrs. Vivian «fc Son and Dillwyn «fe '

Co., Smelters at Swansea,

Is prepared to buy in any quantity

COPPER., SILVER, GOLD, LEAD j

AND OTHER VALUABLE ORES;
Also Lead Bars Containing Gold and Silver,!

SS" Full value paid oudelivery In this City.-dSfl'
Address Lock Bos No. 992, P. 0., San Francisco. 2BvlO I

ADVANCES MADE

ON ■

Copper Ore,

BY ALSOP & CO.,

4vl2-3m California Street, San Francisco.

Mines Sold in New York,

THE SUBSCRIBER HATING EXCELLENT FACILITIES
for disposing of Gold, Silver and Copper Mines of the l
Pacific coast in New York and Boston, will be pleased to 1
confer with those having mines for sale . No charges unless 7
sales are made.
Refers to R. G. Sneath, G . W. Gibbs. Thos. Hill.
4vl2 J. WILLIAMS, 413 East street. \

By Authority of the State of California,

Having fully Complied -with the Enw toy a De-
posit of $535,000 Bonds of the State of
California and the United States.

BIGELOW & BROTHER,

General Insurance Agents. 1

Fire, Marine, and Life Insurance.

CAPITAL REPRESENTED 9 15 ,0 0 0, OOO.fl
California Deposit, $525,000.

OFFICES — N. TF. corner of Montgomery and .
Sacramento directs.

COMPANIES REPRESENTED]

HOME INSURANCE CO. OFN.T., Assets 53,700,000 3

HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE CO., Assets 1,500,000 ]

PHENIX INSURANCE CO., N. Y., Assets 1,000,000 ]

ARCTIC INSURANCE CO., N. Y., Assets 700 000 3

WASHINGTON INSURANCE CO., N. Y., Assets... 700,000 J

NEW YORK ACCIDENTAL INS. CO., Assets 260,000 1

CONNECTICUT MUTUAL LIFE INS. CO., Assets.. 8,100,000

POLICIES Issued on Freights, Cargoes and Treasure from
and to all parts of the World.

FIRE INSURANCE POLICIES issued on all binds of In-
surable Property m Country or City.

ACCIDENTAL POLICIKS issued on the most favorable"!
terms, insuring the payment of stnted sums in the event of
death, or a fixed Weekly Compensation for Total Disability
for the term of twenty-sis weeks for any one accident. \
These Policies cover all kinds ot Accidents, and are issued 1
for single trips or for the year.

Xosses Payable in Gold Coin of the United
« States.

We represent Companies

That Have Stood the Teat of Tears,

Aud offer as favorable terms as any on the Pacific Coast

BIGEEOTV <fc BROTHER,
20vlltf General A^ents.

By Mail. — The Mining and Scientific Press will be sout
by mail to any part of the civilized world. In case of re-
moval, subscribers have only to inform us of the post-
office address of their old audnew location, aud the paper
will he seut accordingly.

Snnd ws Word.— If any subscriber to this journal fails
to receive the same regularly and promptly, they will coa-
ler a favor by informing us at onco. j

£he pining and Scientific freus.

203

Tuk Kbakrm.— Amoog tbfl many legends
and traditions concerni Dg the monsters which
ipposed to inhabil toe Boa, is one which
etill prevails to a certain extent on ibe coaat
of Norway, According to the superstition, tho
Norwegian fishermen often lind unexpected
shallows a rew miles out at sea, the depth ut
the water suddenly diminishing from one hun*
dred to twenty or thirty fathoms. This decrease
ofthedeptb is due to the presence of the Bju-
ki-n, a terrible sea monster, and in such shal-
lows li.-li iiri* ulu.iy- i'.iurid in abundance. —
When the Bshermeu perceive that the water is
growing shallower, they immediately beat a
hasty retreat, for th«-y know the monster is ris-
ing. His hack uppmu's first, looking tike a
pomber of small island*, and appearing to be,
at ill" lowest calculation, at least one and a
half miles in ci ream fere nee. His arms rise
above the surface like the rnastt of a vessel)
and iii'.- cjutd to have the power to grasp the
Invest man-of-war, and pull it to the bottom.
When ha sinks again, he causes a swell and
whirlpool which endangers all the ships in the
vicinity. This Btory, thongta now admitted by
the majority of the Norwegians to lie fabulous,
is stilt believed to a greul extent by the dwellers
along the sea coast.

There is a string in every generous mind
which, it touched lightly, yields fiue tones;
but, if struck by an uuskilllul baud, only pro-
duces discord.

A. Buslncue Compliment.

PSTALUKA, Oct. 4, 1866.

tfcsaRS. Dkwr & Co.— Gentlemen : Your note Inform-
ing mo tint mv patent for Crushing and Baling Machine is
i i issue I-. ui band, Please accept my thanks for
the prompt and business Ilk** nmnitop with which the case
lin- been conducted, add inclosed find twenty dollars Tor
balance Goveruim-nt fees Respectfully, elc.

JACOB PRICE.

Situation "Wanted.

As Enuinkkk, wliu would tnko charge of a Stationary
BDfTlne, in the city or country, for a reasonable salary, de-
niri'3 a Bituatlon. Address., "Engine," Box 17, San
Francisco ['oat Ol'Qco. 6vl2lf

RUGGLES' PRINTING PRESS
For Sale or Exchange.

The Proprietors of the Mining and SGDBsrnno Press have
on hand a Half Medium Ruggles Engine Job Press, in con

.lirinii g I as ni'w, which will be suld cheap, or exchanged

lor ii good Rand-Press of medium or large size,

DEWEY .v CO., Job Printer*,

Office, 305 Clay street.

Machinists and Foundries.

UNION IRON WORKS,
Sacramento.

WILLIAMS, HEILBROISr & CO.,

HANCfACTCRKKS OF

STEAM ENGINES, BOILERS,
Ami all KiniU ol' MInlntc machinery.

Also, Hnv and Wine Presses made nnd repaired

with neatness, durability and dispatch.

Vanbar1! Patent Helt-AdlimUiifj Steam Piston

PACKING, for new and old Cylinders, manufactured

to order.

Front SJtreet, between, \ and O streets,

Hvll Sacramknto City

6vlMy

NEPTUNE IRON WORKS,

r of Mission and Fremont Streets,
SAN FRANCISCO.

MARINE,

Locomotive,

And all kinds of
II I 0 II PRESSURE

Steam Boilers

MADE.
All Boiler^ guaranteed and
tested by U. S. Boiler In-
spector before sent out of
tlie Sliuji, at Shop expense.

All kinds of Sheet Iron and

Water Pipe, Coal Oil

Stills, Wrought Iron

Worms, etc., etc.

Manuiiictured to Order.

Old .Boilers Repaired

». CAMERON.

PORTLAND BOILER WORKS.

MOYNIHAN «fc AITKEN,
Boiler Makers and Sheet Iron Workers,

N. B.— All kinds of Boiler and Sheet Iron "Work executed
at the shortest notice, and on the most reasonable terms.

Mission street, between Bcale and Fremont streets. San
Francisco. io-vi2

JOHN LOCHHEAD'S

STEAM ENGINE WOBK8,
Reale Street, near Mission Street*

SAN FRANCISCO.

Steam Engines ot* every description built to order— Marin
Stationary, or Locomotive.

' Holettluic and PnmplUR Engines,

Portable Engines of all Sizes; Donkey Pumps, Etc
25v9q JOHN LOCUUEAD, Practical Engineer

■3, M

PACSFHG J'RON

r.K F-C=l

till mi! us;

tat

*

■to
.ins

PALMER, KNOX & CO.,

Golden State Iron Works,

No.. 10, XI, SU und a.-. Flrat Street,

SAN KRANCISCO.

WAMUr.CYOKE ALL KIM'S OF

MACHINERY,

STEAM ENGINES AND UlARTZ MILLS

Dl'NBAR'8 IMPROVED

Sell-Ad.JurstliiK Piston Packing,

Requires no sprl n _■- or screws; Is always steam tight;

without excessive I net Inn, mid never

gets slack or leaky.

wheeler & randall's

m:\v grinber and amalgamator

hepburn a peterson's

amalgamator and separator,

Tyler's Improved Water Wheel,

Giving the greatest power, at lower com, than any

wheel in use. There are over 1,(100 running,

giving universal satisfaction.

KNOX'S AMALGAMATORS,

WITH PALMER'S PATENT STEAM CHEST,
Superior lor working either Hold or Silver Ores-
Genuine Whin- Iron Stamp Shoe* und Ales

Having been enquired for the past eight years in quartz
mining, and being conversant with all the Improvements,

THE PACIFIC IRON WORKS,

First «fe Fremont Sts., between Mission «fc Howard, San Francisco.

The proprietors of the above Works invito the attention of all parties interested to their greatly improved and une-
qualed facilities for manufacturing Steam Engines and Boilers, both Marine ami Stationary, of any required size and
pattern, Quartz Mills, Amalgamating, Pumpingand Hoisting Machinery of the most approved construction. Flour, S iw,
and Sugar Mills, Water Whcole, 4c, Ac. Our pattern list is most complete and extensive, embracing the late improve
menu In all classes of machinery adapted io use on this coast. We would call especial attention to the fact that we have
secured the exclusive right of manufacture tor the Pacific Coast of the celebrated Greene Engine, conceded to be the
most economical and perfect working Engine now in use. We are also exclusive manufacturers of the celebrated

Bryan Battery, Tnrney'n Amalgamators and Separator, lEycrnon's Superheated Steam Amal-
gamator* and Rotary Crushers, Stone Breakers, *fcc. Orders respectfully Solicited.

GODDARD «fc COMPANY.

_A.. EOMAN & COMPANY,
BOOKSELLERS, IMPORTERS AM) PUBLISHERS,

117 aud 410 Montgomery Street, San FrunclNCo,

Oiler for sale ft large and well-sclceted stock of Works on the Mechanical Arts,

Mining, Assaying, Metallurgy, Engineering, Architecture and Carpentry,
Chemistry, Drawing, Agriculture, Geology, Mineralogy, etc.

A. KOMAX Jc CO., PUBLISH

NEVADA AND CALIFORNIA PROCESSES,

Of Silver and Gold Extraction, by GUIDIO KUSTEL, 8vo., price, $5., the best Book published lor Minors, Prospectors

und Millincii.

OSr" All new works received as soou as published, -JSff
FOR © A. Hi E A.T THE LOWEST I?K,ICEH,

9vl2-lm ORDERS BY MAIL PROMPTLY AND CAREFULLY ATTENDED TO.

Vulcan Iron Works Company

[ESTABLISHED 1850.]
First, Natoma and Fremont Streets.

IRON FOTJISTX>EI£S,

Steam Engine and Locomotive

RTJIXVDER-S,

Boiler Makers, and Workers in Sheet Iron, Brass and Copper.

These Works have lately been Increased by the addition o
newshops on Fremont Street, doubling the capacity of the
original establishment Their nihilities for turning out ma-
chinery promptly and efficiently, are now unequaled in the
State, "Their Boiler Works have also been enlarged corres-
pondingly.

The Company are prepared to execute orders for all
classes of Machinery and Boiler Work, such as
Mining, Steamship, and Steamboat Machinery,
Railroad Machinery, Flouring Mills,

Loconiolives, Quartz Mills,

Car Trucks, Sugar Mills,

Car Wheels, Saw Mills,

Housings and Irons; and
Manufacturing Machinery of Every Kind.

Sole Manulacturers of

HEPBURN & PETERSON'S REDUCING PAN AND AMAL-

GAMATOR
BEATH'S AMALGAMATOR;
HESSE .V. MOORE'S IMPROVED HOWELL QUARTZ

CRUSHER;
BAUX A GUiOD'S AMALGAMATOR AND SEPARATOR;
FAUCHEKV'S QUARTZ GRINIjEK AND WATER WHEEL"
JONVAL'S IMPROVED WATER WHEEL:
LEFFEL'S AMERICAN DOUBLE TURBINE WATER

WHEELS.
STEVEN'S PISTON PACKING RINGS.

They have also a large assortment of Patterns for Pump-
ing and Hoisting Machinery, Gearing, Pullles, Water Mill
Irmis, Hydraulic and Screw Presses, Retorts, Furnaces.
Grate Bars, House Fronts, Ornamental Fence Fusts and
Paling, Stove Ranges, etc., etc.

Quartz Stampers, Shoes and Xtlcs, or the best
Hard Iron. Quartz Screens ol* Russia

Iron Punched to Order. 27

GEORGE T. PRACY,
MACHINE WORKS,

Nos. 109 and 111 Fremont street, near corner of Mission,

OPPOSITE HBOHANICS' MILL,

SAN FRANCISCO.

STEAM ENOIjYE, FLOUR AXB SAW MXXrf

And Quartz Machinery, Printing Presses,

AND— —

sgj-Spcclal attention paid to Repairing.*

qy-3

H. J. BOOTH.

CKO. W. PRttSUOTT.

I M. SCOTT.

UNION IRON ¥0EKS!

Corner First and Mission streets,

SAN FRANCISCO.

ESTABLISHED XIV 1849.

HAVING INCREASED OUR FACILITIES IN EVERY
Department, we are now prepared at the shortest
notice and at the most reasonable rules, to furnish all kinds
and description of Machinery, inclndlnp steam Engines.
Quartz Mills, Mining Pumps of all kinds, Hoisting Goaf, Gus
work, Laundry Mai'liiiu-ry, Airhih ■etural and Ornamental
Castings, Sli^ih- Mills, Saw ami Flour Mills, Water Wheels of
all kinds. Hydraulic, Hay, Rag, Screw and Drop Presses,
Coining Machinery, 1'ile Drivers, Burk and Malt Mills, and
all kinds of Castings.

Engines.

Marine Engines, Oscillating and Beam ; Stern and Side
Wheel Boats, Loefiniotivcs, Stationary Engines, Horizontal,
Upright, Oscillating and Beam, from six to fifty inches
diameter. Also, Scntl und Eckart's Adjustable Cut-off Regu-
lator—best In use; W. R. Eckari's Balance Valve for Sta-
tionary Eiigines; Woodward's Patent Steam Pump and Fire
Engine.

Boilers.

Locomotive, Fine, Tuhular, Upright, Cylinder and Cornish,
und every variety of Boiler Work. All sizes of tubes and
pipes for pumps.

Amalgamating Machinery.

Wheeler .t Randall's improved Tractory Curve Pan,
Zenas Wheeler's improved iiat bottom pan,' Bcldin's pan,
Veatch'stubs, Prater's concentrators. Waklce'spans, Beers'
pan. German Barrels, Arastra Gearing. Chile Mills, Set-
tlers of all descriptions, Retorts of all sizes and shapes, for
Sliver and Gold, Portable Stamp Mills, Straight Batter-
ies, for wood or iron frames, Dry Crushing Batteries, or
machines with the latest improvements, every variety of
Stamps, Mortars, Cams, Pans and Tubs.

BLAKE'S PATENT QUARTZ CRUSHERS, of all sizes.

Oil Boring Tools and Machinery,

Of the latest and most approved construction, made from
drawings lately made by Prof. Blake at the oil wells in
Pennsylvania.

We have the facilities for working gold and silver quart;,
and other ores, to test their value, by the hundred weight
or ton.

Russia Inm Screens, of all degrees of fineness and of all
qualities of iron.

All work done in the besl manner at the lowest cash
prices.

21vl0 H. J. BOOTH <fe CO.

LEWIS COFFEY. J. 3, &ISD021

JLEWIS COFFEY & R.ISDON,

Steam Boiler & Sheet Iron Works;.

THE only exclusively Boiler Making establishment on the
Pacific Coast owned and conducted iiv Practical Bollor
Makers. All orders for New Work and the repairing of OKI
Work, executed asordered, and warranted as to quality.

Old Stand, corner ol Bush aud Market streets, opposite
Oriental Hotel, San Francisco,

either In Mining ur Milling, we are prepared to furnish, at
the shortest notice, the most perfect nm
ing ores, or saving either gold or silver.

FULTON

Foundry and Iron Works.

HINCKLEY & CO.,

HANUrACTDRKRS OF

8TEAM ENGINES,

Quartz, Flour and Saw Mills,

Moore1* Grinder und Ainnlirnmiilnr, Mining

Pumpti, Atnulganmtttrs, und all kind* or

Machinery.

Nos. 45, 47 a.id 49 First street, between Market and Mia*
sion street, San Francisco. 3-qy

Miners' Foundry

MACHINE WORKS,

Flrat St., between Howard and Foim.nu Street*,
SAN FRANCISCO.

EVERT description of Iron nnd Brass Machinery, the
BEST nnd MOST ECONOMICAL, manufactured In the
State of California, will be furnished with dispatch at the
MINERS' FOUNDRY AND MACHINE WORKS, such as

Steam Engines and Boilers, Flour, Saw and Quartz MUls,

Machinery, Mining Pumps, Amalgamators,

Retorts, Etc., Etc.

Particular attention will be given to the manufacture of
Machinery In Sections designed for places of difficult ac-
cess. Various models of Quartz Crushers, Amalgamators
and Water Wheels— some In operation and on exhibition.

*#* Parties desirinc to test llielr ores practically, In small
uantities, wilt be afl'orded Rmple facilities, hike of cost.

Alt parties desiring accurate and highly finished drawings
and superior Machinery, at most reasonable rates, are cor-
dially invited to call before contracting elsewhere.

HOWLAND, ANGEL & KING.

JAMES MACKEN,

COFIPERSMITII,

No. 3SG Fremont st.i bet. Howard <& Foleiom.

All kinds of COPPER WORK done to order in the best
manner. Particular attention paid to Steamboat, Sugar
House and Distillery work.

KAJV FRANCISCO

Foundry and Machine Works,

N. E. Cor. Fremont nnd MJimlon street* t

Manufacturers of

Marine and Stationery Engines

Quartz Machinery, Saw, Flour aud Sugar Mills, Mining

Pumps, Hoisting Gear, Agricultural Implements, etc.

— ALSO—

"Wine, Cider, Cotton and Tobacco Presaee

of the latest Improved Patterns.
Brodle's Improved Patent WINU BLAST SEPARATOR,
for Dry Crushing; Salmon's Patent Amalgamator and
Separator; Wheeler & Randall's New Grinder and
Separator; Bhux A Oulod's Amalgamator and
Separator; W. W. Tupper's Patent sectional
Grate Bar; Coal Oil Well Boring Ma-
chinery complete, on hand.

STEAM ENGINES AND BOILERS,

Of all sizes, constantly on hand;Qunrtz Mill Shoes and
Dies warranted to be made of the best white Iron.
ISunbnr'N Improved shi- Adjusting Piston*
Packing-, requires nosprings or screws; Is always steam-
tlght; without excessive friction, and never gets slack or
leaky.

MACHTVERY, OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS,

Bought, sold, or exchanged. Bolt Culling and Castings, at

tlie lowest market rates.

Cvll-ly ])£TO£, ma.-sMOKE <fe CO.

204

Wte pining and Mmtlik §xm.

City College Laboratories,

Southeast Cor. Stockton and Geary ats.

Practical and Analytical Chemistry
and Metallurgy.

THOMAS PRICE,
Professor of Chemistry,

(Formerly of the Normal College, Swansea,)

WILL GIVE PRACTICAL INSTRUCTIONS IN QUALI-
Utive ami Quantitative Analysis ami Assaying. The
oourseouallflcs students for the application of Chemistry
to METALLURGY, MANUFACTURING ARTS, and MINING
PURPOSES

PHARMACEUTICAL and TECHNICAL CHEMISTRY,
such as is required by Medical and Pharmaceutical Stu-
dents, will be taught to such students as may require It.

Coarse of General Chemistry.

Fvening Lectures will be delivered every Tuesday, at
half-past seven o'clock, P. St.. In the Philosophical Hall ot
the College, without extra charge to the studeuts in the In-
stitution.

On and after the 14th of February, the Lnboratories will
be open every day, except Sundays, from 8 A. M. to OP. M.
For further particulars, address

REV. P. T". VEEDER,

Principal of the City College.
6vl2tf Or at 406 California Street.

SANTA CLARA COLLEGE, S. J.,

SANTA. CLAItA, CAL.

Conducted toy the fathers of the Society of

Jesus.

The FIFTEENTH ANNUAL SESSION of this College will
commence on

Monday, August SStJi, 1865.

TERMS— Tuition tn the Classical and Scientific Depart-
ment; Boarding and Lodging; Washing and Mend-
ing of articles wuslied; School Stationery; Medical
Attendance and Medicine; fuel, light, baths, etc.,
per session of ten months $350

For further information and catalogues, apply to the
President of the College, or to Rev. A Maraschi, St. Ig:
tiua College, Market street, San Francisco.

President of the College, or to Rev. A Maraschi, St. .
' t street, San Francisco.

REV. A. MASNATA, S. J., President.

SACRAMENTO SEMINARY.

BOABDI.Ml SCHOOL

FOR YOTJNG- LADIES,

Tenth Street, between F and G.

Session commenced January 8, 18C6.
MB. APfl> MRS. 13 EJOIOA PERRY,
7vl2tf Principals.

Benicia College.

THE TWENTY-SECOND SESSION HAS JUST OPENED.
Pupils received at any time.

The Instruction is divided into three parts— The Elemen-
tary course; the English, or Scientific Course; ana the or-
dinary College Course.

Pupils generally, and especially those in the Preparatory
Departments, board at the Institution, under the direct
charge of the Teachers.

For further information, send tor Circular.

Sv 12-Sm C, J. FLATT, Principal.

ANNUAL REPORT

—OF THE—

Pacific Insurance Company.

INCOMPLIANCE WITH THE ACT OF THE LEGISLA-
ture of the State of California, entitled "An Act con-
corning Corporations," passed April 2ii, IS5U, the Pacific In
surance Company of San Francisco makes the following
Annual Report:

I.— The amount of the Capital Slock of this Company is
SEVEN HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS,
and paid In GO L D S7dQ.U00

II-— The amount of the Assets is ONE MILLION AND
FIFTY-ONE THOUSAND, FOUR HUNDRED AND TWEN-
TY DOLLARS AND THIRTY-SEVEN CENTS. .51,1)51,-120.37

III.— The Company lias NO DEBTS

IV.— The amount of insurance effected during the year,
and which renin ined in force Decern her 31, 1865:

Fire $12,073,949

Marine 484,408

This Company commenced underwriting Marine Risks,
August 1. 1865:

V'.— This Company Insures against the following risks,
viz.: BUILDINGS,* HOUSEHOLD FUKNITURE, MER-
CHANDISE. RENTS, LEASEHOLDS, VESSELS IN I'OKT
AND THEIR CARGOES, and other PERSONAL PROP-
ERTY, AGAINST LOSS OR DAMAGE BY FIRE.

Also, on CARGOES, TREASURE, COMMISSIONS, PROF-
ITS, and WAR RISKS, and ON ALL MARINE AND IN-
LAND NAVIGATION RISKS, TO AND FROM ALL PORTS
IN THE WORLD.

VI.— This Com pan v will take on any FIRST-CLASS RISK
not to exceed $7.r>,0tlU (the limit fixed by law), and on all
large risks will reinsure loan extent consistent with PRU-
DENCE In other RESPONSIBLE COMPANIES.
,[. HUNT. President.
A. J. RALSTON, Secretary.
San Francisco, Jaiuntry 10 iSllii.
William Alvord, S- M. Wilson, G. W. Bell,

Alex. Weill. M. Cheeaeman, Cnas. Mayne,

Abm. Scliginan, Win Hooncr. Lloyd Tevis,

Anson G. Stiles, John B. Newton, T.L. Barker,
John G. Brav, Edward Martin, Jas. De Fremery,

A. Hayward, D. O. Mills, Win. Sherman,

D. W. C. Rice, 11. Hanssmann, John O. Earl,

C. Meyer. L. B. Benchley, Alfred Borcl,

D.J. Oliver, Moses Heller. G T. Lnwton,

Alpbeus Bull, William Scholle, E. L. Goldstein,

W. C. Ralston, Louis McLane, Moses Ellis.

John Wlghtman, Oliver Eldrldge, P L. Weaver,
L. Sachs, A. B. Forbes, David Stern.

Frederick Billings, J. G. Kellogg,

State of California. City and County of San Francisco, ss.
On this nineteenth day of January, A. D. one thousand
eight hundred and sixty-six, personally appeared before
me, H. S. Homaus, a Notary Public, in and for the said
City and County, and therein residing, duly commissioned
and sworn. A. J. Ralston, who, being duly sworn, did depose
and say that he is the Secretary of the Pacific Insurance
Company, and that the statements contained tn the fore-
going Report of the Pacific insurance Company are true,
full and correct. A. ,T. RALSTON.

Sworn and subscribed to before me, this 19th dav of Jan-
uary, A. D. 1866. II. S. HUMANS, Nutarv Public.

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New Mining Advertisements,

Jnlia Gold and Silver Mining; Company,

Virginia, Storey County, Nevada.

Notice. — There are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, the several amounts hereafter set opposite
the names of the respective shareholders, on account of
assessment of one dollar ($1) per share levied March 1st,
1866, as follows ;

Names. No. Certificate. No. Shares. Amount.

Sewall, G T 114 20 $20 00

Mitchell, J A 5 25 25 00

Mitchell, J A 6 25 25 00

Mitchell, J A 7 26 25 00

Mitchell, J A 8 25 25 00

Knos, AC 17 10 10 00

Friseh, JG 71 60 60 00

Prison, J G 72 14 14 00

Tavior,Thos 73 5p b0 00

Taylor, Tbos 74 13 13 00

Reichel.Win 76 50 50 00

Keichel,Wm 76 13 13 00

Pinchard,L 44 20 20 00

Pinchard.L 45 20 20 00

Piuehard.L 46 15 15 00

Pinchard,L 47 15 16 00

Pinchard.L 48 16 15 00

Continued Mining Advertisements will be found under anoOier head

Cosala Silver Mining Corapauy, District or

Cosala, Sinaloa, Mexico.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of the Cosala Silver Mining company, held on Satur-
day, the 24th day of March. 1866, at the office of the com.
pany, an assessment of one dollar (£1) per share was levied
on each and every assessable share of the capital stock of
said company, payable immediately in gold coin of the
United States of America, lo the Secretary, at the office of
the company. No. 510 Battery street, San Francisco.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Thursday, the 26th day of April, 1866. will be
advcrtlsod on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold on Saturday, the 12th
day of May, 1866, to pay the delinquent assessment, to-
gether with costs of advertising and expenses of the sale.
By order of the Board of Trustees.

OHAS. ?BATJM, Secretary.
No. 510 Battery street, opposite the Custom House, San

Francisco. mar31

Comet Petroleum Company, Mattole Dis-
trict, Humboldt Ootnily, Cal.

Notice. — There are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, on accouut of assessment levied on the
twenty-second (22J) day of January, 1866, the several
amounts set opposite the names of the respective sharehold-
ers, as follows:

Names. No. Certificate. H*o. Shares. Amount.

S M Bulch 1 25 $7 60

S M Bnlcli 23 50 15 00

Wmi'-n J Chapman 2 12 3 60

RLHnlmim 3 la 3 90

George J Hugh? ton. 4 25 7 50

George J Huehsfrtn 5 25 7 50

George J Hughston 24 50 15 00

James Gilbert
Junes Gilbert
W II Cummings
W H Onminitigs
W H Cum'minga
J;imes T Watson
.lames T Watson
Jos W Low
C E Webber
J TWesthcimer
Geo W Menamy & Co
M B French
"Win Green
RHHall
J T Dean

And in accordance with law, and au order of the
Board of Trustees, made on the 22d day of January,
1S66, so many shares of each parcel of said stock as may
he oecessary, will be sold at public auction, by Messrs.
Olney & Co., on Ihe 14th day ot April, 1866, at the hour
of 12 o'clock M. of said day. to pa> said delinquent assess-
ment thereon, together with costs of advertising aud ex
penses of sale. L. CROSBY, Secretary.

Office, 36 Exchange Building, northwest coruer Mont.
gomery and Washington streets, San Francisco. marSl

9

10

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10

3 00

11

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7 50

12

25

7 50

22

50

15 00

13

15

7 50

21

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16

50

15 00

20

00

15 00

27

40

12 00

28

100

311 110

34

50

15 00

35

50

15 00

37

25

7 50

3S

100

30 00

PiDchard, L

49

10

10 00

?inebard, L

60

10

10 00

'incliard, L

51

10

io oo

Piuchard,L

62

10

10 00

3nilhard,C

105

10

10 00

Laotheaume, L

106

10

io oo

Lagnarde. E

109

20

20 00

Tnomas,

111

10

10 00

Montgomery, E L

113

5

5 00

Ford, J N

116

26

25 00

Levy , Louis

117

IG

10 00

Haas, S

118

10

10 00

McCormick, Wm

122

10

10 00

McCorroick, Wm

123

10

10 00

Lopreux &Co

147

20

50 00

Long, C

146

10

10 00

Long, C

157

10

10 00

Anaous, Victor

153

10

10 00

Van Lokeren , H

1*9

20

£0 00

Koroand, .7 F

163

li

12 00

Lemarie, F

164

14

14 00

Sweotzer, A J

168

12

12 00

Felix,

23

25

25 00

Gager, Jas H

4

25

25 00

Carmicliael, J*

10

25

26 00

Carmichnel, J

11

25

25 00

Carmicliael, J

12

25

25 00

Carmicliael, J

13

25

25 00

Yates, L F

15

10

10 00

Leduc, M

154

10

10 00

Jolibois, J

36

20

20 00

Vivier.J N

38

20

20 TO

Gillet.NJ

64

10

10 00

GilIet,N J

58

5

5 00

Gillet.NJ

59

5

5 00

Gillet, N J

166

15

15 00

Gillet, N J

167

10

10 00

Colmnn, Mrs

83

10

10 00

Lamolle, J

99

13

13 00

Lamolle.B

100

25

25 00

Lamolle, B

101

25

25 00

Lamolle.B

102

15

15 00

Pratolongo, L

66

10

10 00

Pratolongo,L

103

30

30 00

Page, F

115

10

10 00

Colman, N J

119

15

15 00

Colman , N J

120

10

10 00

Colman. N J

121

10

10 CO

Plank, F

149

10

10 00

Plank, F

150

10

10 00

Plank, F

151

10

10 00

Pczot, J W

155

10

10 00

Colman, A F

156

10

10 00

Kicard , Joseph

165

14

14 00

And iu accordance with law, and an order of the Board
of Trustees, made on the 1st day of March, 1866, so
many shares of each parcel of said stock as may be nec-
essary, will bo sold at public auction, at the salesroom
of Messrs. Olney & Co. , at No. 626 Montgomery street, San
Francisco, on the!6lh day of April, lfc66. at the hour of 12
o'clock M. of said day, to pay .said delinquent assessment
thereon, together with costs ofadverlising and expenses "f
sale. A. NOEL, Secretary.

Office, 607 Washington street, San Francisco. marSl

Yuba Gold and Silver mining: Company,

Brown's Valley, Yuba County, Stato of California.

Notice. — There are delinquent upon the following do-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on
the 24lh day of February, 1866, the several amounts set
opposite the names of tho respective shareholders, as fol-
lows:

Names. No. Certificate. No. Shares. Amount.

arbe, Jos 414 to 416 10-ea 30 $C0 00

Postage.— The postage on the Mining asd Soikntifio
I'ltKSs to any portion of the United States is twenty cents per
annum, or Ave cents per quarter, payable In advance at the
Post Office delivering the paper. Postage free in the city
an« county. Foreign postitge (with few exceptions) two
cents per copy, prepaid. To Bremen and the German
States (marked via Bremen and Hamburg line), three cents
per copy, prepaid. Single copies to any address In the United
States, two cents.

Scbkcbibb for it.— Tbe large, illustrated sixty-four col-
umu weekly newspaper — tho Sau Francisco Mixixg asd
Scientific Press — should betaken by every miner, pros-
pector,and intelligent citizen throughout Colorado, as it
gives a miut of most useful information to he gained no
other way, on mining matters geuerally.— [Rockj Moun-
tain. News.

Barbe. Jos 417 5

Berges, P 34 and 35 5-ea 10

Bluise, Malvina 10 2J£

Brown, J M 143 and 374 5-ca 10

Brown, J M 385 3

Brown, J M 3S6 7

Cohen, Win 172 12X

Colin, Simob & Bro 200 10

Cnichol, Felix 343 lo 3-50 10-ea 30

Crachet, Felix :J61 5

Fischer, Win 375 10

Fischer. Win 376 20

Fischer, TVm 377 6

Fux.CJ 384 3>£

Gray, C N 342 to 344 5-ea 16

Gmy,CN 39« 15

Hal[ihine,E 411 10

Kelly. M J 260 10

Lapariat, Blaise 118 10

McAUIs & Gordon, 394 and 395 10-ea 20

Marble, Win 362 12.^

Mason, GE 333 4

Sanffrignou, Jules 410 3

tole, Gaspanl 300 17

10 00

20 00

6 00

20 00

6 00
14 00
25 00
20 00
61 00
10 00
20 00
40 00
lo 00

7 00
SO 00
30 00
20 00

20 no

20 00
40 00
25 00

8 00
6 00

34 00

And in .iccordance with law, aud an order of the Board
of Trustees, made on the 24th day of February, 1866, so
many shares of bhcIi parcel of said stock as may be neces-
sary, will he sold at public auctiou, hy Messrs. Olney is
Co., atNo. 620 Montgomery street, San Frauctsco, Cal.,
on Saturday, the 14lb day of April, 1886, at the hour of
12 o'clock M. of said day, to pay said delinquent assess-
ment thereon, together with costs of advertising and ex-
penses of sale.

P. R. R1NGSTR0M, Secretary.
Office, 210 Pine street, upstairs, San Fmncisco,. m31

.Delays are Ilangerous.— Inventors on the Pacific
Coast should bear in mind that by patronizing our Patent
Agency they can sign all necessary papers for securing pa-
tents almost immediately, thereby avoiding the three
month's delay requisite in transactinw hiwincss through
Eastern agencies.

Electrotype Cuts, Enqravi.vgs, Etc. — Our Job Printing
Office is abundantly supplied with elegant engravings, or-
uamenls, aud other einbelishtnents to suit the various
brunches of industry in this State.

©he Pitting and JJruntific

205

Mining Notices— Continued.

tie* Mining AJrrrtiMmtnU tofx/vuiul mntler an-*hrr hauling.

Bcurd J; Ittnr Cold and Silver Ulnlnic Cam.

outf, L*tMl«r Oottll If, Nevada.

KoilM li hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
■ •tube nth dajof Horeb,
WW, an awcmiiu'iit of fitly (fin cent* i>< r share waa levied
UOO the capital stock of *ald Company, payable Imme-
diately, to

Any Stock Bpon whlcn said aueNfiucnt shall remain uu-
paid OH Saturday, Hi. lull day of April, 1666, will bo
adfi rttatd on tliat day as delinquent, ami uiiKm payment
■hall be made before, will Ih- v.!d on Tuesday, the lal dur
of May, MM. to pay the delinquent asaeaament, together
with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By order
uf the Board of Trustee*.

K. C. FASSETT, Secretary.

Office. 102 Front street. San Francisco. mar 17

Blue Ledge Gold und Silver Quartz Mining

y libit rk-t, El Dorado County, I
.... lu (Jove rn men tlllouM, comer »i Ban
Washington itrccta, Ban I'r.uiLtico.

■ hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
dI said Company, held on the Uth day ofjiarcb, 1866,
an aaaeasni'-i d ol one dollar ($1.00) and tifty oenti pat ■hare,
on each and every share of the capital stock ol

old and Silver Quartz Mining Cora pany, wm levied,
payable immediately. In Lulled Stale* gold Colli, to the
i.iry.
Any stock upon which said asaearment aball remain un-
paid DD Saturday, the Utb. day of April, ltWd, will lie

advertised on that day a» delinquent, and unless payment
■hall be made before, will be sold on Saturday, the 28th
day of April, lsflO. at 12 o'clock at. of that day. to pay
the delinquent assessment, together with costs of advertis-
ing and expenses of the sale. By order of the Board of
Xrutoea.
BW17 •*• M- BUFFINOTON, Secretary.

F,i»irle <|imr(z Mltiluc Compuny.Amndor County,

I ill!. Tula.

Hotlen to hereby riven, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees Hi' huid (Company, held on the 5lh day of March,

\s <•',, an assessment uf dollar <$l ' per share was levied

upon the capital stock of said company, payable Imme-
diately, In United States cold coin, to the Secretary, at the
Office of the Company, >o. 10 Exchange Building, In San
Francisco.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on the 7th day of April, 186VJ, will be advertised on
that day as delinquent, and unless payment shall be made
before, will he sold on the 25th day of April, 18fi0, to pny
the delinquent assessment, together with cot<ts of advertls'
lug and expenses of sale.

JOHN M. BURNETT, Secretary.

Office, No. 10 Exchange Building, San Francisco, Califor-
nia. marlO

George Washington Gold] and Stiver Min-
im; Company, Silver Mountain District, Alpine County,
California.

Stones,— There are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, on account ol assessment levied on the 20th
day of February, 1866 the several amounts set opposite
the names of the respective shareholders, as follows:

Names. No. Certificate, No. Shares. Amount.

Adams, Geo G 215 5 S 7 60

Adams, Mirv K 15 10 15 00

Andrews, MO not Issued 100 150 00

Brnytjo, J G 102. V3, 104, 105
127, 123. 129, 130
131, 2^2, 223, and

224 10 ea 120 180 00

Bravton. JG 106 4 6 00

Hravton, JG 2/5 2 3 00

B*rrv,Htrri=on 101 25 37.10

Booker, WL 255 10 15 00

Bolls, John 271 1 1 5C

Bnggs, Geo W 137 6 9 00

Bogg3, AG 67 11 16 50

Rowland, Wm " 241 5 7 50

B II. Jonathan 38 5 7 50

Burk, John 236 10 1& 00

Brown, Thns £34 10 15 00

Bradbury. Wm 159 5 7 50

Breed, TL not issued 75 112 50

Tnon, M R 110 and 111 25-ea 50 75

Coon.-M R 114 5 7 50

Cone, Harriett E 19 5 7 50

Cook, A J 93 10 15 00

Clark, J Warren not issupd 10 15 00

Clark, Sinih A 122 5 7 50

C ark, Miriam 124 25 37 50

Clark, PA 115 5 7 50

Clark, PA l'Gand 117 1-ea 2 3 00

Clark, P A 119 and 121 4-ea 8 12 00

Clark, PA 120 3 4 50

Cornweil, J F 82 and 83 10-ea 20 30 00

Coulter, Samuel 141 10 15 00

Cftlderwnod, Mathew 160 10 15 on

Carmichael, A 230, 231, and 233 10-ea 30 45 00

Carmichaol,A 233 9 13 50

Custer. John 278 5 7 50

Cone, Jesse B 18, 133 and l.'J4 10-ea 30 45 00

Cone, Jesse B 136 fi 7 so

Cheeney, A W not issued 110 165 00

T'tnniiii:, Wm 168 10 15 00
De Graff, Wm 142, 143, 144, 145

146 and 216 10-ea 60 90 00

Davidson, Ole 57 5 7 50

Ptitlnn, David 2*4 4 6 00
Button, David 219, 220,242

and 243 10-ea 40 60 00

Engan.EP 140 2 3 00

Elswnrth, Wm 180 5 7 50

Grigsby.TL 99 10 15 00

Brlgsby,AD 100 10 15 15

firk'-bv.F. D 77 10 15 00

Gritrsby.RF 169 10 1ft 00

CUIam, Jos 73 and 74 10-ea 20 30 00

Green, Joseph 218 10 15 00

GriswnM, M T not Issued 85 127 50

H:trpruve,E J 170 5 7 50

Hayward,CC 45 5 7 60

Bammett,EW 264 10 15 00

H'cknev.H W 137 5 7 £0

Hustle, Robert 259 10 15 00

Hill.VR 69, 70, and 71 5-ea 16 22 50

Huehes, James 179 2 3 00

Hushes, James 292 3 4 50

Hendrickson, Henrietta 2R0 5 7 50

Herbert, Henrietta 20 10 15 no

Kuther, Cbas 90 16 22 50

Kcrcheval, Sarah A 240 10 15 00

Lueiani, Charles 90 15 22 50

Linn, Geo 2o3 - 10 15 00

Lindau, A 257 5 7 60

Lawrence, F a not issued 90 135 00

McLea, Donald 27 1 1 fiO

Madgett, John 261 and 262 6-ea 10 15 00

Nam**. No. OsrtlBcau. Ho. Shares. Am-uni

Ifotl Hiram 13

- 1 -an - 10 15 00

.lirm-s 227 and 228 10-ea 90 WOO

Mrleit. .1 s

n 6 1 &o

272 5 7 50

Mil er.G i yi 10 15 00

164 6 7 00

■''«-is b 7 60

M'.i I, Wm 41 & 7 BO

UuiH ISO 5 7 50

A C 1-: 7 1" K

J J not imu. d 80 90 00

N on.JU 60 6 7 Bfl

&6 1 1 M

• brUtopher «'i

IN 198 21 31 50
I N 199, 200, 201. 212

913 6 ea 26 37 60

Pblllliw, W L 92 15 22 50

W I. 975 10 15 00

IB 75 and 70 20 ea 40 60 00

Pllkiogton.J B 77 8 19 00

Potter, J 0 97 6 .11

05

S W 215 6 7 41

Roberts, J i: 279 6 Q >«i

Robinson Cbas F not 2 1 3" 50

Sonera, V 107 5 7 50

on i' not 1 uod 4 o 00

Sod g ley. JesT no) I sued 105 167 60

Town 1 ii'i.T B 87 10 16 (to

v inn, M.Ltin'w iai 5 7 50

Vlck.J 986 in 16 00

WbitlOQ.O J 283 10 16 00

Wblitou.M S 180,186, 187, 188

189, 190, 181, 102

193, 101, 195, 196 10-ea 120 180 00

Whtlt.,11. MS 291 7 10 50
Wtiiltou.Wm H 204,2i)5,2uii 2u7

937,288, und 2:t9 10-ea 70 105 00

Whltton.Wm II 987 6 7 50

nullum. Green 84, S5 uud 86 10-ea 80 45 00

Whtlton, K 95 10 15 10

Whilioti, Wm T 214 10 16 00

Wyckoff, J L 274 10 15 00

Williams, Samuel 89 30 45 00

Williams, Samuel 280 6 7 60

w iward, K P ill 10 15 00

And in accordance with law, and an order of the Board of
Trustees, made on the said 20th day of February, 1800,
so many shares of each parcel of sulci stock as may be ne-
r 1 1 ■ y .will he sold at public auction , nt tho auction rooms
of Olucy & Co. , No. 026 Moutgomory street, on tho 10th
day of April, 1866, at the hour of 12 o'clock M. of said day,
to pay said delinquent assessment thereon, together with
costs of advertising and expenses of sale.

W. D. ROOT, Secretary.

Office, 338 Montgomery street, San Francisco. mar24

Good Hope Gold and Silver Alining Com-
pany, Alpine District, Alpine County, California.
On and after April 23d, 1866, the OQlce and priucipal

place of business of the above Company, will be located

in the town of Markleeville, Alpine County. By order of

tho Board of Trustees.

PRFSTON MORRIS, Secretary.
San Francisco, March 23,1866. mar24-3w

Hurker Gold and Sliver Mining Company, Lan-
der County, Nevada.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board
of Trustees of said Company, held on the 14th day of
.March, 1866, an assessment of fifty (50) cents per share was
levied upon the capital stock of said company, payable Im-
mediately, to the Secretary, 402 Front street, Sun Francisco.
Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 14th day of April, 1866, will be
advertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall bo made before, will bo sold on Tuesday, the 1st day of
May, 1866. to pny snld delinquent assessment, together with
costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By order ot the
Board of Trustees.

N. C. FASSETT, Secretary.
Office, 402 Front street, San Francisco. marl7

Honest Miner Gold and Sliver Allulnz Com-

pany, Lauder County, Nevada.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 6th day of March,
1866. an assessment of one dollar per share was levied
upon the capital stock of said Company, payable immedi-
ately, In United States Currency, to tho Secretary, 402
Front street, San Francisco.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 7th day of April, 1866, will be ad-
vertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold on Wednesday, the 18th day
ol* April, 1S66, to puy the delinquent assessment, together
with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By order of
the Board of Trustees.

N. C. FASSETT, Secretary.

Office, 402 Front Street, San Francisco. marlO

JcffVrfton Gold and Silver Mining Company,

Lander county, Nevada.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meetlngof the Board of
Trustees of said company, held on the 14th day of March,
1866. an assessment of fifty cents (50) per share was levied
upon the capital stock of said Company, payable Imme-
diately, to the Secretary, 402 Front street, San Francisco.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 14th day of April, 1866, will be adver-
tised on that day asdellnquent, and unless poyincntshall be
made before, will be sold on Monday, the 30th day of
April, 1866, to pay tho delinquent assessment, together
with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By order
of the Board of Trustees.

N. C. FASSETT, Secretary.

Office, 402 Frontstreet, San Francisco. marl7

Keokuk Gold, Silver and Copper Alining

Company, Clayton District, Contra Costa County, Cal.

Notice. — There are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on the
14tU day of February, 1866, the several amounts set op-
posite the names of the respective shareholders, as fol-
lows :

Names. Xo. Certificates. No. Shares. Amount.

WW I'hi'obalds 9 100 §10 00

JMcMahou 657 50 5 00

And in accordance with law, and an order ofthe Board 'V
Trustees, mnde on the 14'h day of February, 1866, so many
shares ot each parcel of said stock as may be necessa-
ry,will be sold at public auction, by Olney & Co , at No.
626 Montgomery slreet, San Francisco, on the 31st day
of March, 1866, at the hour of 12 o'clock M. of said day,
to pay said doliuquent assessment thereon, together with
costs of advertising and expenses of sale.

A. B. WIN'EGAR, Secretary,

Office, 303 and 310 Front street, Sun Francisco. mrl7

I^tdy Hrll < opitrr Mining C.iropi.ny, Low DI.

Tide Mining District, Del Verte toanty, California.

■ ting "f the Board
of Trustee* of Mid Company, held on the latb day o[

March. IS6S, an a- nuj pi r -hare waa

■Mpliol Block of wld Company, paynblu

Immedlaii Secretary,

ol the Oompeny, or tn Uco H. Ku»m.-ii, at Gres>

oenl 1 1 1 v .

Any aii.ick mum which aald asaeeament shall remain on*

luid ->n ml. dajr of April, IBBB, will hv

I on th j 1 day as dt'iiuqiu-nt, end unlosi payment

•hull be made before, wdlh ildonB 1 lay, theZSth day

to pay the dellnQoenl easaasment, to-
il Uh coBta uf advertising and expensai 01 *ale.
r. in I rotary,

mari7 No, Ml Market ■treet

MiidUon Gold and Silver Mining Company,

■

Notice li tierebs riven, that .it a meeting of the Bourd
of Trustees ol Bold fompony, beld on the nth day of
March, 1806, .in saaeasment of Bftj (SO 1 enta per share was
•11 tin- caJUtal stock of said Company, payable Im-
mediately, to tho Secretary, 101 Rront BtreoC Ban Francisco

Any stock uponw which said assessment shall remain uu-
pald on Batuxday,the utb day of April, 1800, will bead.
varUsed on thai day as dcllnqacnt, und ttnloss payment

Khull Ik- made before, will be Bold on Monday, the 30th

day «f April, 1880, i" pay the delinquent assessment) to-
gether with cost* of advertising and expenses of aalu. By
order of tho Bourd of Trustees,

X. C. FASSETT, Secretory.
Office. 402 Front street, San Francisco. marl7

Pride of the Bast Gold und Silver Ml nine Com.

pany. Lander Oounty, Nevada.

tv.n, that at a meeting of the Board of
laid Company; held on thelSihday of March,
1B68, an asscMtmcnt of fifty (00) cents per share we
upon the capital stock of said Company, payable immedl-
ately. totbe Bacrelary.fiau Pranclseo.

■, npoa which said ssseannent .-iiuii remain nn-

laturday, the Uth day ,.1 April, 1866, will beedver-

tis.'ii on that day as delinquent, end unless payment shall

.. i.i bosold "ii Friday, theSTthday of April

l»66, to pay tin- di-iiuqui'iit assessment, together «

i>l advertising and expenses Ol wale. By order off bC Hnurd

ui Crasteea,

N. <•. rASSBTT, Secretary.
Office, 402 Front utrct't, San Francisco. marl7

Monitor Gold und Silver Mlnlns Company,

Lander County, Nevada.

Notice Is hereby glTCD) that at a meeting of the Board ot
Trusted Of said Company, held on the Uth day of March,

1866, an assessment of seventy-flvo cents per share was levied
upon tho Capital Stock of said Company, payable Imme-
diately In United States Currency, to the Secretary, 402
Frontstreet, San Francisco.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain
unpaid on Saturday, the 14lh day of April, 18C6, Will ho
advertised on that day as delinquent, und unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold on .Monday, tho 30th
day of April. 18UC, to pay the delinquent assessment, to-
gether with costsof advertising and expenses of sale. By
order of tho Board of Trustees.

N. C. FASSETT, Secretary.

Office, 402 Front street, San Francisco mnrl7

Moxqulto Quartz Mining Company, Calaveraa

County, California.

Notice Is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Bonrd of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 3d day of March
1866, an assessment of five dollars (S5) per share (SI per foot)
was levied upon the capital stock of said Company, pay-
able on Monday, March 5th, 1806, In United States gold and
nilver coin, to E. D. Waters, Jr., Treasurer, at the office of
the Company, 636 Clay street, San Francisco.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 7th day of April, 1866, will be
advertised on Hint day as di-linrjuent, nnd unless payment
shail be mndo before, will be sold on Monday, the 23d day
of April, 1866, to pay the delinquent assessment, together
with coKts of advertising and expenses of sale. By order
of the Board of Trustees.

E. H. WATERS, Secretary.

Office, 536 Clay street, San Franolsco. iuarlO

Oregon Gold nnd Sliver Mining; Company, Lan-
der County, Nevada.

Notice Is hereby given, that at a meeting of tho Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the I4th day of
March, 1866, an assessment of* twenty-live (25) cents per
share was levied upon the capital stock of said Company,
payable Immediately, to the Secretary, -102 Front street, San
Francisco.

Anystock upon wbichsaidassessmentshallremafn unpaid
on Saturday, the Uth day of April, 1866, will be adver-
tised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment shall
be made before, will be sold on Tuesday, the 1st day of
May, 18C5, to pay the delinquent assessment, together with
costsof advertising and expenses of sale. By order of tho
Board of Trustees.

N. C. FASSETT, Secretary.
Office, 402 Front street, San Francisco. marl7

Provldrncc Gold nnd Silver Mining t ■>■■■-
p.ny. Location of Works: Nevada Mining District,

Nevada County, OaL

Notice.— There are delinquent upon tho following de-
scrlbed Btock, on sooounl ol Aeseesmeut levied on tho
0th day of February, I860, the several amounts set op-
posite tho names of tbo respective shareholders, us
follows :

Names. No. Certificate. No. Shares. Amount.

John S Carter 100 ?o $20 00

John S Carter lajL 2t» 20 to

John S Carter 115 10 lb 00

Phebe 1. Crter 167 & 5 00

Peter M Cam 170 10 iu 00

Job C Collins 288 10 10 00

Jos 0 Collins 2":ii 10 10 00

Jos C Collins 2 -14 10 lo 00

JOB 0 Collins 235 6 6 00

Jos (Collins 250 10 10 00

JosCCoilms 260 10 lo 00

Jos C Collins 261 10 10 00

Jos C Collins 262 6 6 00

Alloc Codj 247 10 10 00

W P DavtdBOn 26 3 S 00

Cltas Uii.iscll 152 23 23 00

Chflfl liadsi.il 156 20 20 00

Mills & Evans 135 6 6 00

Spencer Poole 2M 25 25 00

J It Kichords 10S 5 5 00

J R Richards ^53 30 25 00

Marin Sutherland 121 10 10 00

J B Sutherland 128 10 10 00

M Sanoner 171 lu 10 00

Bertha Seaman 109 5 5 00

HTThohuru 98 2 2 00

J JitobbiuB 198 25 25 00

And iu accordance with law, and an order of the Board
of Trustees, made on the fith day of February, 1866,
so many shares of each parcel of said stock as may be
necessary, will be sold at public auction, by Messrs. Olney
k. Co., at No. 626 Montgomery street, iSau Francisco,
Cat., on tho 31st day of March, 1S66, at the hour of
12 o'clock M. of .- a i ■ l day, to pay said delinquent assess-
ment thereon, together with costs of advertising and ex-
peases of sale.

J. M. BUFFINGTON, Secretary.

Office, No. 10 Government House. marlT

Santa Cruz Petroleum Oil Work* Company,

Location: Santa Cruz County. California.

Notice la hereby given, tbut at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 10th day of March,
1866, an assessment (No. 15) uf fli'tv cents per share was
levied upon the capital stock of said company, payable
immediately, In United States gold coin, to the Secretary,
K. Wegener, 415 Montgomery street, San Francisco.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the Uth day of April, 1866, will be
advertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold on Saturday, the 28th day
of April, 1866, to pay the delinquent assessment, to-
gether with costs of advertising and expenses of Bale. By
order of the Board of Trustees.

R. WEGENER, Secretary.

Office, 415 Montgomery street, San Francisco, Cal. murl7

Oxford Beta Tunnel mid Mining? Company, Eh-

meralda District and County. Stale of Nevada.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meetlngof the Board
of Trustees of said Company, held on the 5th day uf
March, 1866, an assessment of fifty (60) cents per share
was levied upon the capital stock of said company, paya-
ble immediately, in United States gold and silver coin, to
tho Secretary, or to the Superintendent, at the mine.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall rematnunpald
on Saturlny, the 7th day of April, 1866, will be adver-
tised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment shall
be made before, will he sold on Wednesday, the 25th day of
April, 1SC6, to pay the delinquent assessment, together
with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By order
of the Board of Trustees.

GEO. H. PECK, Secretary.

Office, corner Broadway and Sansome streets, San Fran-
isco. marlO

Sliver Cloud Gold und Silver Mining Company,

Lander County, Nevada.

Notice Is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the )3th day of March,
1866, an assessment of fifty (50) cents per share was levied
upon the capital stock of said Company, payable imme-
diately, totbe Secretary, San Francisco.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, tho Utb day of April, 1866, will be ad-
vertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold on Friday, the 27th
day of April, 1866, to pay the delinquent assessment,
together with costs of advertising and expenses of sale.
By order of the Buard of Trustees.

N. C. FASSETT, Secretary.

Office, 402 Front street, San Francisew. mar!7

Old Colony Gold nnd Silver Mlnlns: Compnv*

Locution of Woiks: Austin, Reese River, Nevada.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said company, held on the 8th day of March,
1866, an assessment of four (4) dollars per share was levied
upon the capital stock of said company, payable immediately
In United States gold coin, to the Secretary, at the office
of the Company, No. 623 Montgomery street, San Fran-
cisco, California.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un.
paid on Saturday, the 14th day of April, 1866, will be
advertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made L?fore, will be sold on Saturday, the 28th
day of April, 1866, to pay the delinquent assessment, to-
gether with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By
order 01 the Board of Trustees.

H. O. HOWARD, Secretary.

Office, 523 Montgomery street, San Francisco, secon
floor- marlO

By Express, — Two cents per copy will be added to our
usual rates of subscription (to pay Wells, Fargo & Co.'s
tariff) on papers sent by express, If connecting expresses
in the interior make additional charges, subscribers must
themselves settle the same.

United States Mining Company, Virginia

District, Storey County ,»Nevada.

Notice.— There are delinquent upon tho following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on the 7th
day of February, 1866, the several amouu's set oppo-
site the names of tho respective shareholders, as fol-
lows:

Names No, Certificates. No. Shares, \mount.

Jas L Blakie 304 50 $25 00

Jeremiah I iwyor 310 20 16 00

M B French 406 50 26 00

Chas Hanson *29 10 5 00

CL Harvey
A C Knox
John JlcAiihur
H S O'Neal
John PoTinimun
John Pennimun
D J Perkey
Horace Porter
J B Quinn
J L Sliiman
J L Shi man
JL Sliiman
S A Snow 379, 380. 381,

382, 388 10-ea 50 26 00

S W Stoddard 407 35 17 60

Wm Van Housen 390 10 5 00

And in accordance with, law, and an order of the Board
of Trustees, made on the 7tU day of February, 1866, so
many shares of each parcel of said stock as ma/ be
necessary, will be sold at public auction, by Olney & Co.,
at No. 826 Montgomery street, San Francisco, Cal., on Sat-
urday, the 31st day of March, 1866, at tho hour of 12
o'clock, M. of said day, to pay said delinquent assess-
ment thereon, together with costs of advertising and ex-
penses of sale.

J. M. BUFFINGTOS, Secretary.
Office, No. 10 Government House. mrl7

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74

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1 00

4ia

00

25 00

S2S

10

5 00

179

5

2 50

887

20

10 00

413

50

25 00

323

260

125 00

327

10

5 00

215

5

2 50

216

5

2 50

391

10

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final issue; will draw up Assignments; will examine into
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so. and undertake the prosecution of such as may be consid-
ered patentable, and do whatever else is usually done by
Patent Solicitors.
Address, P. O. Box 857, Washing tou, D.C. 7vl2-3m

THE EXCELSIOR

In the engraving herewith presented, A represents the Rim of the
Pan ; B, Muller ; C, Legs ; D, Cross-Frame; E, Gearing : F, Screw ;
G, Lever ,■ H, Dasu-Boarda ; I, Key ; a, Dies ; c, Shoes, and o,
Openings,

Tha relative grinding capacities of "The Excelsior" Grinder
and Amalgamator, of the Flat Bottomed Pan, and of the Conical
Pan when properly constructed, are respectively 177, 98 and 110.

That is, the respective mullers being of the same diameter,
same weight, same hardness, and running at the same velocity
"The Excelsior Grimier and Amalgamator" will reduce one hun-
dred aud seventy-seven tons of ore, the Flat Bottomed Pan ninety-
eight tons, and the Conical Pan one hundred and ten tons to the
same degree of fineness in the same time.

The wear to the Shoes and Dies at their grinding surfaces in the
Excelsior Grinder and Amalgamator, is perfectly uniform, thus
securing evenness of reduction to the pulp, as well as steadiness
of motion to the muller. Uniform wear of the grinding plates
has been attained in no other than that of the Tractory form — nor
can it be.

Another property of excellence in this machine is that the metal
or substance to be amalgamated passes direct from the grinding
surfaces into the quicksilver ; thus excluding the possibility of its
becoming coated with any foreign substances, after having been
burnished. It is truthfully said "that the Tractory-formed Pan
as a Grinder has no equal, and as an Amalgamator no superior."

As a whole, it is far superior to any other pan in use.

MANUFACTURED AT THE

Union Iron Works and Golden State Iron Works,
WHEELER & RANDALL, Inventors.

The undersigned having had several yearB of experience in practical
quartz mining operations, will ever take great pleasure in furnishing
parties interested in mining and machinery any desired inlbrmation
which they may possess.

Corner of Montgomery and Sutter streets,
SAN FRANCISCO.

S. ALSTKOM AND G. S. JOHNSON, Prop'rs.

This elegant and commodious Hotel is situated on the

grincipal promenade street of San Frnnci.-co. The Lick
.ouse is finished and furnished with a degree of beauty
and excellence unsurpassed, combining nil the modern ap
plications and arrangements of a FIRST CLASS HOTEL,
thus offering superior inducements to the traveling public.
The proprietors assure iheir patrons tiiat the Lick House
shall not bo excelled In any of its apoointments, or in polite
attendance or attention to »11 the comforts of its quests.
lfivll

BRAWWAM HOUSE,

(Formerly Vernon,)
J street, between Front and Second streets,

SACRAMENTO.

FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS CAN BE HAD.

8vl2-3m Mils. J. BUXJT, Proprietress.

uuixKi ATI0NAL H01EL,

K Street, between Tliird and Fourth,

SACRAMENTO,

IS NOW ONE OF THE LARGEST AND MOST ELEGANT
Houses in Sacramento. It bus seventv-rtve Rooms,
which can be had in suites for families, or singly to suit ln-
di\iduals— all new-furnished, large and tinelv ventillated.
No expense has been saved to make it comfortable and
pleasant for guests.
Price of Rooms very low. Meals, 25 cents.
8vl2-6m B. EISENMENGER.

WHAT CHEER HOUSE,

SACKAMEXTO.

Fire-Proof Brick Building, corner Front and K Streets,
opposite Steamboat Landing.

Meals 25 cents.

Board, per week $± u<l

Board and Lodging, per dav 1 00

Single Rooms ;... 50

Railroad Ticket Office and Stage Office on first fioor.
7vl2-3m A. J. SEVATZ, Proprietor.

The Excelsior Hat

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SAIf PKAXCISCO.

Paris, New York and London Styles

For Spring iiud Summer, 1SG6,

Will be introduced
SATOtMT JIASCE 3

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MEUSSDORFFER'S

Hat Manufactories,

Nos. 635 and 637 Commercial street San Francisco

No. 125 J street Sacramento

CornerD and Second streets Marysville

OUR ST/LE IN MOLESKIN, for tbls season, is, we feel
confident, the SUPERLATIVE OF ELEGANCE \ND FIN-
ISH ; our MERINO PINAUD and ST. CLOUD the most
successful result of Parisian taste-

Especial attention also deserve our
CHELSEA,

CHESTER,

CRESCENT,

NEWPORT,

DERBY, and

CLARENDON RESORTE.
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have not complied with the Government license and revenue
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These discrepancies, although arising (nun the iuexpenencs
of honest agents, are none the less dangerous to applicants
tor patents, whose satest course is to trust their business
witb none hut active and experienced solicitors. The Miss-
ing akd Scientific Press Patent Agency has strictly com-
plied with the requisitions of the Department, and properly
filed all necessary papers as Claim Agents.

NEW YORK PRICKS.

C. E. COLLINS,

No. 602 Montgomery street, San Francisco.
EXCLUSIVE AGENT

FOn TUB

AMIETtlCAIV

WATCH FACTORY,

A large assortment of these

Superior "W atehes,

In Gold and Silver Cases.

Constantly on hand, and sold at Factory
prices. Also,

ENGLISH AND SWISS WATCHES,

Imported directly from he Manufacturers.

The American Company are now making

VERY FINE WATCHES FOR LADIES.

OS" A larire assortment of Gold Chains
and Jewelry. 25vlU-Cm

NEW YORK PRICES.

JOHN TAYLOR & CO.,

IMPORTERS,

SD DEALERS IN

ASSAYERS' MATERIALS,

Druggists' & Chemists' Glassware,

IRIiotograpitlo Stock, Etc.

513 and 514 Washington Street,

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In the development of the mineral wealth of this coast.

A Full Assortment of DRUGGISTS' GLASSWARE and
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AND SPICES OF ALL KINDS,
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First PremiuDi .A^warclecl

BY THE MECHANICS' INSTITUTE,
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The proprietor having introduced steam power (n his
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1 »ave it to her,' was the reply, ' and
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At this juncture mamma, with a sweet
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* \\'hut does the man mean ? ' inquired
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■ Dunno,' replied Bub ; 'guess he's forgot
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Bcmoval.

The Office of the MlMlxo. -»xd SemjiTirio Prms has hcen
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location), win- re we in iv now be found, with m„r< c 10-

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Sao FrancUco, April loth, I860.

To Printers.

We have for sale, at a bargain, a Second-hand naif-Medi-
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QUARTZ OPERATOR'S

H ^ N" D BOOK

A Book for Every Intelligent Prospector,
Shareholder, Miner and Machinist.

ZE\A8 WHEELER AND P. M. RANDALL,

Authors mid Publishers.

Bound in Cloth— 114 Packs, Duodecimo.

The Quartz Operator's Hand Hook is presented to the
public as a cure fully prepared epitome of all that is valua-
ble for the practical operator m the mine and mill. Wo
have here all the most necessary hints aud directions for
testing and assaying the ores of the various minerals ; an
explanation of chemical terms ; a brief and intelligible'
description of the numerous processes for roasting ores,
and the extraction of metals from their ores by amalga-
mation and otherwise.

The wi.rk also contains an original and highly interest-
ing discussion of the tractory and differently formed
grinding plates, as applied to the reduction of ores — a sub-
ject not only of special interest to the scientific reader,
but also practically of the highest importance to every
quartz miner

Professor Sillimau, of Yale, and Hodgson, of the College
ol California, having examined this discussion, as sub
mitted 10 them by its author, Mr. Randall, previous to
the compilation of this work, speak of the same as not
only mailiematically correct, but also us of great practical
value. Messrs W. R. Eckart, Jr., Engineer, (late of U. S.
N,,)and W. M. Belshaw, assayor and superintendent ot
the S. T. M. Co., to whom the entire work was submitted
while passing through the press, speak ol the same as one
or high practical importance to quartz miners and mill-
to ->u generally.

No work h»s been offered to the mining public of Cali-
fornia which contains so much valuable information, con-
densed into so convenient a space as is here presented.
In its preparation, much care has been taken to secure
brevity, conciseness, and simplicity— in fact to raako it a
complete aud reliable Quartz Minsk's Hand Book.

l'ne Tabic of Contents of this book will be found on pa
415 «f the Mining and Scientific Pkkss of July 1st, 1865.

eiold by booksellers generally. Price by mail, post? {re-
paid, $1.25. Address " Wheeler & Randall, at the Miring
and Scientific Press Office, San Francisco." 2^11

Book Printing should be considered and treated
as one of the higher branches of the •' Art of Arts," and
Itsexecutlou entrusted only to experienced and intelligent
workmen. Strict attention will bo given to all orders for
Book and Pamphlet Printing entrusted to the Mining and
Scientific Press Job Office.

Machinery.

HUNTERS

I'UF.MIIM

CONCENTRATOR, AMALGAMATOR

Awarded u Mtver Ml-i1iiI i»t the littc MvehuDlo'
Fair.

HtTNTBB'8 COS ORNTRATOB CAN re SEEV IN Ol'EIt-
atloa datljr si the Novell* Iron Work* lr. monl itrwt
ParUaawUblns to purcba ■ Cona ,:..-, win und it to
thHr advantage to examine ilia above machine before
■ asona i
let. It will work tbe aaude from a (tatamp battery, and
q to to BO pot --nit more tulpbun
chine bulli on the Pacific coast
2d, The Sulpburete are washed cluati, containing less toon

It'll |UT I." I 111 "I -.lllil

3d, Tin; wii-t.' in.- j-.iid und ainalftani Is amalgamated on

■ plai ■; no l acoofground mercury and scarcely

metal passes off with the

uii Its simplicity la a sufflclem recommendation tor Its

■ oncentrator. Tin- variation -<\ speed In n

Quartz Mill does noi effect tbe working orthe Machine

The sumo was demoniftratod at tbe lato Mechanics' Pair.

ihi i!i.'-r..\iicat iukkcclaritv or spaan ihf best ol

lit-

given.

5th Them i- in- clogging or itopplng to clean out iho snl-

ohurets and sand; i sequontly no waste from any inatteu-

tlmi un the pan ol the attendant

6th. In fxhil.lllni; ih.- w..rking of the machine (it is tint

run empty), nil classes ol ores und tailings, from BO pounds

and upwardv an- .'.ti iiitr.itod that parties mav h-h III to

teat the machine with.

Give It u trial, ami -..it! slue Hon \<t guaranteed All orders
and any information rtiiiiirvd. uddn ■",

iXDKKW IIUXTEK,
Novelty inm Works, Fremont hi., San Francisco,
UTlWm Or to K. T. STKKN, Ayi-nt.

BAUX & GTJIOD S
Separator «Sc ^Tusxlersiuiator

Is the most important miprovemc
ever introduced. It was awarded
the San Francisco Mechanics' Fall
Itself to he the best Separator and
the competitors. Constructed on r

nt In mining machlneiy
the FIRST PREMIUM ai
for 1864. where It proved
tor among all
hich combine

Scientific K.nowlkdgk with Practical Expkkiknce, these
Pans extract more gold anil silver from their ores than any
others in 'use, as a few hours trial will demonstrate. Mill
men will find it to their advantage to employ these pans us
Separators, in addition to the ordinary Amulgatorsnow in
use, and to re-work their old tailings.

The cost of these pans is Inconsiderable, and their struc-
ture is such that they can he readily separated in parts con-
venient for pack I iitf on mules. Anions the many advanta-
ges possessed by BAUX & CUIOD'S Pan. are the following:
The Prlfllng cost for attendance; Its small coat; Its portabil-
ity; The large quantity of pulp it can operate upon in a giv-
en time; It may he worked even weeks without stopping,
as it is constructed to work continuously; The complete
thoroughness of the separation of the rock from the metals
and the trilling power required to work them; They can be
attached to any ordinary crushing apparatus.

We have the pleasure of referring parties Interested to
the following parties, who have our Pan In use: Jefierson-
lan Mining Company, Bowman's Hunch, Nevada county,
The French Mill, Nevada City; Crall's Gravel Cement
Works, Nevada county; VTaltmun's Chlorination Works,
Nevada. Cal, ; Cold Hill Quartz Mill, Washoe.

Manufactured at the Vulcan Iron Works and San Fran-
cisco Foundry, San Francisco, and at Hcugh & Thorn's
Foundry, Nevada City.

For further particulars, or to see this Pan in operation,
call on or address

J. IS. B.Vl%

Fremont Street, near Mission, adjoining the San Francisco
Iron Works, San Francisco. 4v8-tidf

BLAKE'S *

QUARTZ BREAKER

Is now extensively used for breaking hard masses of

CJxiartz or Ores

To a size suitable for stamps. These machines are patented,

and are in practical operation In

CALIFORNIA, AUSTRALIA,

WASHOE,
ENGLAND, FRANCE,

AND '

THE ATLANTIC STATES.

These Machines, or circulars containing further Informa-
tion regarding them, may be obtained of the undersigned.
Address,

BLAKE <fe TXJLEJffi,

Box 2077 San Francisco Post Office.

CHAS. T. BLAKE,
Idaho City.
4vl()

L. TYLER,

Michigan Bluff.

WM. P. BLAKE,

San Francisco.

Hep'oxirn «fc Peterson's

AMALGAMATOR.

THE SUBSCRIBERS WOULD CALL THE ATTENTION
of the Mining Public to their Reducer and 'Amalga-
mator, and also to their Separator for reducing and separat-
ing the mineral from

Gold and Silver Ore*.

Manufactured and exhibited atthe Vulcan Iron Works, Nos
137 and 139 First street, San Francisco.

These machines sccure«o tbe Minora more Expeditious
and Perfect Reduction and Amalgamation, a less liability
to accident and delay, and a greater amount of useful effect
in proportion to the power employed to keep them in opera-
tion than any oilier machine now in use lor producing simi
.ar results. This fact is attested to hv their general adoption
and preference at all the principal deduction Works in
Nevada ; among which may be mentioned the Gould
& Curry Mill, the Silver Stu'te Reduction Works, Zephyr
Flat Mill, Pioneer Mill. Eastern Slope Mill, l'lnenix Mill, etc.
([-r- This Amalgamator mav lie seen in operation at the
European Metallurgical Works, Bryant St. bet. 3d and 4th.
[Illustrated in the Mining and Sciciuillc Press, April 9th,
864.] HEPBURN & PETERSON.

nov8 3m*

McCOMB'S

CUMULATIVE POWER PRESS

AND

ARROW TIE.

E. C McCOMB, Agent.
No. 1 Government House, cor. Snnaome and Washington uts.
23vl0 3m

LE F F EL'S

American Double Turbine

THIS WHEEL, WHICH HAS HAD THE
il unpi '■>■■ di nted »a ;i ol anj n ater-w i<> ol o\ er

made, and which biu given n [ffactlnn whenever

used, i~ now rbr sale \ff K.NAPP ,\ GRANT. 310 Washington

■treel 3an FranoUcoi when | ■ a desiring to use water-
power can be supplied. These Wheels ore adapted to uea
irom IHtoCOOU Incbesof water, and from ^ feot in sou feet
fall Let ufl know how much water you have either in
miner's IiivIich or cubic feet per minute, wbal full you have,
and what power you require Write nr send for circular tu
K\AI'P A (JKAXT,
-iUO- San Francisco.

I-ieiTcl's Lever Jacks,
Kit railroads, caw, or wagons ; Railroad Jacks for en-

uliu-s and ears; Track .Im-Un tor leveling, with which three
men. wiih a pair of these .lacks, can level more track in a
day than twelve men working In the ordinary manner;
also. Track Jacks fyr relieving the axle of preEPnretO re-
placo the brass. These JaekH are now in general UBG In the

Batitcm siaies. and alve entire satisfaction. Also, Wagon

and Tra.-k Jacka ot the most Fimcrlor make and kind.
For nalc by KMAPP &, gra\t,

Uvl'J.'iiii San Francisco,

A RARE CHANCE FOR INVESTMENT.

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For tlae West Chimney TOp

Ever invented Numerous testimonials from Proprietors
ol Factories, Foundries, Steamers. Hotels, etc.. can be
shown, attesliiiK to its uselnlness in creating draft, saving
tlie exjiense ol lileli eliiinncvs, and a great saving of fuel.

Pamphlets containing descriptive drawings and testimo-
nials will be sent free, upon np|iliciition l,v letter or oilier-
wise to the patentee. J$. A.. 11E.\ JtIK$£9i,

12vl2-3m No. 328 Kearny street. San Francisco.

Tlie Mechanics' Institute

AWABDKD A

PREMIUM SILVER MEDAL
TO BRUCKNER'S

MECHANICAL ROASTING FURNACE,

12vlt

T. KALLEXEERO,

416 Market street, San Francisco.

Economy lu Advertising.— The Mining and Scien-
tific Prkss is the best and most economical mining adver-
tising medium In this city. Our terms arc less than one

half the rates now charged by daily newspapers, and the
mining community are beginning to appreciate our reasona-
ble rates of advertising. The Press contains, proportionally,
a larger amount of mining advertising than any other paper
on the Pacific coast. Its character renders it the propel
journal for the concentration of mining patronage.

Volume Twelfth. — The Mixing and Scientific Press,
with its last issue, commenced its twelfth volume. Since
Dewey & Co. have " held the ribbons " ils gait has been
rapid toward a perfect journal. Its appearance evidences
its prosperity, but doubtless, like some of Hie rest of us,
it can stand increased encouragement. Let such be given,
and, our word for it, volume thirteen will ackuowlodge
receipt. — [Golden Era.

VARNEYS

PATENT AMALGAMATOR.

Til tte ill uchlnt-ti Stand t'nrlvakd.

For rapidly pulverizing and amalgamating ores, they
. ,.,.! No effort has been, or will bo, -i
bave them conalructed in the most perfect intuitu' r, and of
Hi., great number no* In operation, not ono baa ever re*
quired repairs, rne constant and Increasing demand for
tin-in i> --iiitUii-nt i-\ idt-nee m itn-ir unrils.

Thej an constructed bo iiefo apply steum directly Into
tin.- pulp, or with steam bottoms, udetdrea.

This Amalgamator Operates as Follows :

TIil- nan lu'lnw illlid, the motion of lln-muller forces the
pnlp i' i the center, where ii is drawn down through the ap-
erture and between tin- grinding surfaces. Thence It is
thr.iwn in tin.' iii-njdicrv into tlu< qulckttUvvr, The curved
plates again draw it to the center, whore it passes down,
and i" the circumference as before. Thus it is constantly
passing in a n gulnr tt . - v^ bi twei n the grindlne surfaces and
Into the quicksilver, until the un- i- r.-iim-t'd 10 an Inipalpa-
ble powder.and the metal amalgamated.

Beth ra made on the same pnuclple excel all others.—
Thej bring thO pulp so consiatniv and inrli-eilv In contact
with iMnck-sLiviT, that the particles are rapidly and com
pletelv absorbed

Mill men are Invited to examine these pans and sellers for

themselves, at the pacific FOUNDRY,

lvl .San Francisco.

Prater's Patent Concentrator

(Known as HUNGERFOKD A PRATER'S Concentrator,)

MANDFACTUaKD AT THE

San Francisco Foundry and Steam
Engine "Works.

Corner Fremont and Mlwftlon Streets.

All orders promptly attended to.

2vl2 DEYOE, DI\8MOIE£ A CO.

Important to Miners

NEW PATENT ROASTING PROCESS.

T AM NOW PREPARED TO OFFER TO THE MINING
1 community a New Roasting Process, which has been
approved as novel and benclielal by ihe best authorities in
Europe. A Furnace can be erected In a few days at a
trifling expense, and one man Is able to Roast tea tons of
Ore or Concentrated Sulphurcts per day,

MORE COMPtETELT AND CHEAPER

Than any other Process. All the Sulphur Is saved, by
being converted Into Bisulphide of Carbon, which Is a val-
uable product, and will pay nearly all expenses.

For particulars, apply to

J. MOSHEISIES,

26vll-3m 423"\Vasbington street.

Stevens' Pressure Packing.

Patented March 7th,, 1865.

Pressure Parking is now conceded, by the best engi-
neers, to be tbe most effectual method of making aud
keeping tlie metallic ring or pistons steam-tight.

STKVi'NS' 1'ACKINU has the advantage of being cheaper
in fli >t cost than the ordinary packing, and can be upplied
to old style pistons with very little alteration or detention,
In place of testimonials, the Patentee requests of those
Who are using the old spring packing to inquire of the
owners of tho various engines which now have this pack-
ing in use — some of which have been running from three
to twelve months without being opened, or showing any
descriptive leak — aud act upon their recommendation.

Further particulars can bo had by applying to tho
Patentee, ANDREW STEVENS, Master Mechanic, Alameda
Railroad, or at the VULCAN IRUN WORKS, where they
an be seen, at any time, in course of construction.

lOdr ANDREW STEVENS.

Portable Steam Engines !

"Hoadley's" and " SlUUn-i-r's" Make,

COMBINING THE.MAXIMUM OF EFFICIENCY,
-ai—^ Durability, and Economy, with the Minimum of
JM£2£l wciK,u ""d Price.
^--v.rfi, These En-Tines are favorably known, a large

-ffifr ;.fr mpniuT |„:in^ j„ lls0 ,,„ this coasi fur hoisting.

pumping, threshing, milling and mining purposes.

Steam can he got up on these Engines in fifteen minutes
after reaching the phice of operation, and the time, expense
of setting hi'ilcrs, m-achinery, and "construction account"
saved, (which Is often the difference between the successful
and unsuccessful prosccutiun of milling enterprises,) In
fact, the portable principle is the pioneer's friend, and ena-
bles him to draw engines on their own wheels to his cabin
door, and plant on the outermost confines of civilization
the saw and gristmill, and It has done and will do more
to help subdue the continent than any other of the modern
motors which are crowding society and normalizing the
world.

All sizes on hand from 3 to 30 horse power, with and
without carriages.

Also, Portable Saw and Grist Mil's.
For sale by TKEADWE1I A. CO.,

3vl2-3m Comer of Front and Market streets.

PETROLEUM STOVES.

A MOST USEFTJTj INVENTION FOR ALL
manner of COOKING and for IRONING, without any
litter, as ashes or soot. Cheap and convenient, and pecu-
liarly suited to the wants of this community.

ookingby them Is divested of itsdisagretjableness, and
becomes a pastime, as nuinv can testily, who have used
them in this city. To be seen at

31fl Montgomery Ntrect,
Where they are for sale by

BT/LLAKD <fc BATTLES,

Proprietors for California.
San Francisco, March 3d, 18GC. 10-vl2

FOR SALE

A. STEAM EISTG-INE!

1 O-INCH CYLINDEB.P IUR-FOOT STROKE, IN PER-
JLO feet Order. Inquire at VULCAN IRON WORKS, 137
and 139 Fii'ststrcet, or to

HEYSfEMASriV Jfc CO.,

26vlltr 311 aid 313 California street

208

Sit* pitting mil J&efentiftr §&**.

Works are erecting at Golden City, Colo-
rado, for the manufacture of railroad bars.
Extensive mines of iron ore have been discov-
ered there, which will be worked by Eastern
capitalists, and promise to yield great wealth
to the new State.

A formal visitor thus addressed a little girl :
'How are you, my dear?' 'Very well, I
thank you,' she replied. The visitor then ad-
ded : ' Now, my dear, you should ask me how
I am.' The child simply aud honestly replied :
' I don't want to know.'

An attempt was made on Tuesday night of
last week to fire the Public School house at
Princeton, Mariposa county. The combustible
material placed against the building, had char-
red down and failed to take hold.

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Prater's Concentrator.

NOTICE.

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recently adapted, and the public attention is called to

I BLUE LEDGE MILL, near Spanish Flat, El Dorado Co.

COKEY MILL, Jackson, Amador County.
| Missus. TUBUS A; COS MILL, San Andreas, Amador Co.
| WINTER'S MILL, Angels Camp, Calaveras County.

CLIO MILL, Jacksonville, Tuolumne County.

attached. The Self-Di^harging Sulphurets has been

examine its workings:

STEPHENS' MILL. Humboldt County, Nevada.

UHRYSOPOLIS MILL,

U. S. REEsE KIYEi; MILL, Austin, " ■

CARRUL & ASPINWALL MILL, Reese River. Nevada.

UNION MILL, El Dorado CuunK, near Mud Springs.

NEW YORK AND EL DORADO CO..

And in u.--e in other parts of this State; also in Idaho, Arizona, Colorado and Mexico.

As a further evidence of its worth, orders have been received recently from the proprietors of the following mills,
all of whom are using tltv.se Concentrators, or have works in the immediate lieiilibni-hnnd oi mills lining them, viz.:

one. Concentrator ordered for the Coney Mill, Jackson, Amador Countv, by .Messrs.. lij^low k Bio., of this city.

Three Concentrators tor the Spring Hill Mill, Volcano, Amador Oonuiy.

Two Concentrators for the Golden Gate Mill, Volcano, Amador County.

Four Concentrators for the Raw Hide Ranch .Mill, Snnora, Tuolumne Countv.

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THROUGH LIME TO NEW YORK,

Carrying1 tlie "United. States Mail. '

^f&GS&k LEAVE FOLSOM STREET WHARF, AT 11 j
!SilySli& o'clock. A. M., on the lOtli, 19th, and I
SOth of every month (except when those dates tall on Sun- •
day, and then on Saturday preceding,) lor PANAMA, con-
necting via Panama Railroad, with one of the Company's
Splendid steamers from ASPINWALL for NEW YORK.

Steamer leaving San Francisco on the 10th touches at '
Manzanillo. All touch at Acapuleo.

Departure of the 19th connects with the French Trans-
Atlantic Co.'s steamer for St. Nazaire, and English steamer
for South America-
Departure of lllth connects with English steamer for
Southampton, and P. R. B.. Co.'s steamer for Central
America.

Denarture of the 30th connects with English steamer for
Stimaco, the port of the new mines.

The following Steamships will be dispatched ondatesas
given below :

STEAMEKS FOK APRIL.

April 10th— GOLDEN CITY Cant. Jas, T. Watkins

Connecting with HENRY CHAUNCEY, Capt, Gray.

19th-S ACRAMENTO Capt. J. M. Cavarly,

Connecting with NEW YORK, Capt. Horner.

30th-GOLDEN AGE Capt. E. S. Farnswortll,

Connecting with ARIZONA, Capt. Maury.

Cabin passengers berthed through. Baggage checked
through— 100 pounds allowed each adult.

An experienced Surgeon on board. Medicine and attend-
ance free.

These steamers will positively sail at 11 o'clock. Passen-
gers are requested to have their baggage on board before 10
o'clock.

For Merchandise and Freight apply to Messrs. WELLS,
FARGO & CO.

For passage and all other information, apply at the Pa-
cific Mall Steamship Co's office, corner of Sacramento and
Leidesdorff streets.

OLIVER ELI>KII>GE, Apent.

MIXING- LAWS AND FORMS.

Third Edition revised and enlarged.
Compiled by H. B. COKGDON.

THIS Edition contains all thelaws of the STATE OF CAL-
IFORNIA and NEVADA TERRITORY, relative to Mining
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ly ill- so m mm i li.: Information of their business amongst the
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Patent Agency and Job Printing Office, 505 Clav street. San

Francisco. April l, lo.il}.

Judicious Resolutions.

S ■vural ol our most substantial and judi-
ciously managed mining corporations have
passed resolutions, since tho approval of the
new assessment law, requiring all notice of
assessments and sales to be published in the
Minino and Scientific Press, the only thor-
ough (daily or weekly) mining journal on this
coast. Our efforts to concentrate all mining
advertisements in one paper, for tho economical
convenience of shareholders and assessment
payers, are meeting with decided success.
Those who believe in supporting the mining
canse, should bear our paper in mind, and
briug.up this subject at the next trustee or
shareholders' meeting.

Pici Iron.— From the Iron Age, of March
8th, we learn that the total production of pig
iron in the United Stales, according to state-
ments made at tho quarterly meeting of the
American Iron and Steel Association, held at
Washington, D. C, Feb. 27th, 1866, was in
1865, 910,555 tons; while in 1864, it was
1,130,280 tons ; thus showing a decrease in
one year of 219,725 tons. There was also, at
the same time, a large decrease in the produc-
tion of steel.

New Type.— The Daily Alta, of this city,
has come out in new type, which makes a
handsome print.

0ALIP0ENIA RIVER MINING,

The annexed engraving represents one of a
peculiar class of milling scenes, often met with
in the Summer season, in the mountains of
Culiioruia. This kind of mining id culled a
" flaming operation," and is conducted in the
following manner :

During the season of low water in the rivers,
which usually lasts from July to November, the
miners, in order to work the bed ol a stream,
build a dam at somo convenient point ; aud
from that dam construct of boards, a flume>
capable of carrying all tho water then in the
river, over so much of the river bed as they
propose to work during the Summer. The
dam being made tight, and the water let into
the flume, the bed of the stream is laid bare
for the coDveoient operations of the miner.
These flumes are constructed ol common un-
planed inch boards, properly secured by frame

and driving, in its course, no less than six dif-

Iclellt wheels.

By the aid of the pumps driven by these
wheels, th... mitiers are ulile lo sink holes down
through the gruvel and boulders quite to the
bed-rock of the river, near and upon which the
chief part of the gold is usually found. The
river beds in this way are worked over and
over aguin, year after year. Of lute years,
however, the most of this kind of work is done
by Chinamen, who lire satisfied to labor for
very small pay. Such "diggings" will not, in
many places, pay enough to induce Americans
to engage in them.

The gravel in the beds of the rivers, is often
found 1ft, 20 and 30 feet in depth. It is deeper
toward the mouths of the rivers, where the
stream is less swift, than nearer their source,
where the water_,Tuns so rapid as to wash nearly
everything away.

We often read about the "bars" on the
streams, where large amounts of gold are taken
out from the gravel. These bars are quite dif-
ferent from the bars which we read of as ob-
structing the mouths of rivers, often rendering

New California Patents.

Mr. John Mott's application for letters pa-
tent for a revolving plow, through the agency of
the Minimi and Scientific Press, h.s been al-
lowed. Two applications for improvements
on this valuable invention by the patentee aro
now pending through our agency.

Mr. John Evans, of Virginia City, has re-
ceived notice that his application tor letters
patent for improvement in safety cages for
hoisting in mines, has been allowed through
the agency of this office. The following pa-
tents have also recently been issued :

Quartz Crusher. — John Fleck, Santa Cruz,
California: First I claim the two jaws, A A,
provided with two upper inclined parts, a a,
and lower vertical parts, b b, in connection
with oscillating frame or walking beam, B, and
frames, F F, ait arranged to operate in the
manner substantially as and for the purpose set
forth.

Second, I further claim the combination of
the jaws, A A, oscillating frame, B. and the
wheels, f f, for securing the upper ends of the
jaws in the frame as herein specified.

This invention relates to a new and improved
machine for crushing quartz, and it consists in
the employment or use of two jaws arranged
to operate with a reciprocating motion.

Gold and Silver Washing Apparatus.
Joshua Hendy, San Francisco, California : I
claim, First, the guide fingers, 'I' T, attached to
distributor, G, working in slides, V V, or their
equivalent.

Second, The riffle bars, R R, coated with
mercury, for the purpose as herein set forth.

Third, I claim the riffle bars, R R, guide fin-
gers, T T, and slides, U U, in combination
with distributor, G, and pan, B, with convex
bottom, and central outlets, e e, substantially
as described and for the uses and purposes as
hereinbefore set forth.

work and sustained by supports. They vary
in size according to the amount of water which
they are expected to carry. At intervals along
this flume, are generally placed what are called
"stream wheels" — that is, water-wheels made
like steamboat wheels. When the paddles or
floats of these wheels ure dropped down into
the current of water passing through the flume,
they are made to revolve by the action of the
current, and so revolving are capable of driv-
ing the pumps required to remove the seepage
water from the excavations which the miner
makes in obtaining his auriferous sands from
the river bed.

By examining the picture, tho reader will ob-
serve that the wheels are constructed with
long axles, extending from the wheel in the
flume quite to the opposite side of the now
dry bed of the stream. Attached to those
axles, and generally near their outer extremity,
small pulleys will be observed, over which are
made to pass the belts of chain pumps, a pecu-
liar class of pumps generally used in freeing
placer mines from water, and constructed of a
succession of buckets attached to a belt of
India rubber or canvas. Pumps worked bv
valves could not be used for such a purpose,
because they would soon be choked up by the
gravel, and rendered useless ; while the chain
pump readily brings up the gravel that may be
mixed with the water.

The course of the stream, represented in onr
engraving, may be easily traced winding around
among the hills. The white spot near the cen-
tre of the picture is the pond formed by the
dam, from which the water may be seen run-
ning through the flume, quite to the foreground

it very difficult for vessels to enter. These
last mentioned bars usually extend quite across
the stream, and are generally covered with wa-
ter. They are properly so called, because they
extend across front bank to bank, as bars in a
feuce extend from post to post. In both cases
these bars are deposits of sand formed by op-
posiog currents, eddies, etc.; but those depos-
its which the miner usually calls a bar, is an
accumulation of sand on the bank of a river,
which is submerged at high water ; but which
is always bare at low water, so that at such
times they can be worked without flumiog.
The term 'bar' in this case is misapplied ; but
long and general usage compels us to accept it.
These latter bars on the mountain streams
of California, have usually been found immense
sources of wealth From some of them, mil-
lions of dollars' worth of gold have been work-
ed out. When such a bar is found, great num-
bers of miners usually flock thither, and some-
times quite a town is built up close by.

The locality represented in the engraving an-
pears to have been such a place ; and after
the bar was worked out, the river was flurried
to get the gold from the bed of the stream,
which is almost always rich directly opposite
or just below a bar. You will see that quite a
little town has grown up, on the high ground
just above the bar. Such settlements were
formerly very common all along the larger
streams throughout the mountains.

Mechanics' Institute. — We understand that
the work of grading the lot for the new build-
ing on Post street, has already been com-
menced. Notice of an important meeting
has been issued as follows :

To the Stockholders of the Mechanics' In-
stitute of the city of San Francisco : — There
will be a special meeting of the stockholders
of the Mechanics' Institute of the city of San
Francisco, at the Rooms of the Institute, 529
California street, city and county of San Fran-
cisco, on Friday evening, April 2(1, 1866, at
7>| o'clock. The objectof the meeting is to
consider the propriety of authorizing und em-
powering the President and Board of Direc-
tors of said Mechanics' Institute of the city of
San Francisco, to sell the lot and building now
owned and occupied by the Institute, on Cali-
fornia street, and to make a good and suf-
ficient deed of the same, and to transact such
other business as may come properly before
the meeting. H. J. Booth, President.

J. B. Pierce, Recording Secretary.

Patent Rope Hose Coverino. — In our ad-
vertising columns will be seen an illustration
of this useful invention. We understand that
orders from the interior for this article are
increasing, and that where used, its character
for utility is well sustained.

Our Paper in New York. — Our agent,
Mr. George M. Newton, 72 William street,
New York, is forwarding a goodly number of
Gotham subscribers to the Mining and Scien-
tific Press by every steamer. Many of the
names are highly appreciated on our list be-
yond the matter of pecuuiary support.

Triunfo. — We understand that Eastern
capital has been secured to this company. A
large order has been already given to the
Pacific Iron Works in this city for additional
stamps and other machinery for the mill of the
company, located in Lower California. Wo
are without further particulars.

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^>U pitting awtf Mmtlik §xm.

I« this Department wc invite the free discussion of all
proper subjects— correspondents alone being responsible for
the ideas and theories they advance.

IWritten for the Mining and Scientific Press.]

THE TEAOT0ET CURVE, AND THE
PKOPEETIES OP GRINDING PLATES,

BY "W. A. GOODYEAR.

[CONTINUED FROM PAGE 194.]

Let us now compare the different results
we have obtained.

In doing so, I shall assume that in all
cases the exterior radius of the plates is a,

a
and their inner radius s (which are the di-
mensions given on page 112 of the Hand
Book, for the combination called " Randall's
Patent Grinding Plates,") and that the veK
tical pressure at the outer circumference of
the plates while in motion is P. I have
already found the grinding effect of Ran-
dall's Plates under this supposition in a sin-
gle revolution, which is

(77) — f,' P a'.

For circular plates of uniform hardness,
we have

a

(78) fa 4 T,' Vaydy = ™ F P a\

s
For plane circular plates whose hardness
varies as y,

a

(79) f 4 h2 P f dy = — ii' P a\

3

For conical plates of uniform hardness.

a

(80) f 4 n' ~Paydy = — ii* P a\

3

For tractory conoidal plates of uniform
hardness.

a

(81) ja 4 V Paydy=™Tt*P a\

3

Expressing the fractions in the above re-
sults as decimals, we have —

From (77) 1,444 fi2 P a3.

From (78) 1,778 FPa3.

From (79) 1,284 i? P a3.

From (80) 1,778 «* P a3.

From (81) 1,778 «* P a3.

Hence, we see that with plates of the
same size, and having the same vertical
pressure at their outer circumference while
in motion, the plane circular plates, the
conical plates, and the tractory conoidal
plates, if they are all of uniform and equal
hardness, give the same grinding effect in
a single revolution. " Randall's Plates "
give less than these, and plane circular
plates, whose hardness varies as the radius
give the least of all for the same amount of
motion.

But it is important to observe that in
order that the plates of uniform hardness
should have the same pressure at the cir-
cumference as plates whose hardness varies
as the radius, it is necessary that in the
former case the plates themselves should be
heavier than in the latter, since in the first
case the pressure increases from the circum-
ference towards the center, while in the
latter it is constant.

With the increased weight of the plates
under these conditions, is connected of neces-
sity an increase in the power required to
drive them at an equal speed ; and, more-
over, this increase in the power required,
corresponds precisely in amount with the
increase in the grinding effect produced.

It is evident, from what precedes, that
although tractory conoidal plates do, in fact,
possess the property of constant wear pa-
rallel with the axis of revolution, this prop-

erty is not the result of their peculiar form;
and they possess it in common with all the
forms above considered.

I will make but a single reference more
to the " Quartz Operator's Hand Book."

The analytical discussion which it con-
tains of the tractory curve alone is, I believe,
correct as far as it goes, except for the
numerous misprints, which are not, however,
the fault of the author.

The grinding effect of tractory conoidal
plates, and also of plane circular plates,
whose hardness varies as the radius, is
correctly given on page 107. The effect
of plane circular plates of uniform hardness
is incorrectly obtained on page 108, owing
to an error in the assumption connected
with what is there called the " tendency to
wear." The result for conical plates on
page 110 is incorrect for a similar reason.
The result for circular plates of varying
hardness on page 111 is incorrect,by reason
of a palpable mistake in substituting the
value of y iu the integral which gives it.
The result for circular plates of uniform
hardness, given on page 112, is necessarily
incorrect, the integral from which it is ob-
tained being incorrect. The result for
conical plates upon the same page is incor-
rect for a similar reason. The latter part
of the discussion of Randall's Plates on
page 113, I confess my total inability to
understand. The result, however, is wrong.

In the preceding discussion I have sup-
posed the plates to simply grind each other;
but the same reasoning and the same results
hold good if we suppose a layer of other
material interposed between them, provided
only that this layer be of uniform thickness.

The results which I have obtained show
that, in a theoretical point of view, not only
do the tractory conoidal plale; possess no ad-
vantages over plane circular ones, so far as
their grinding effect is concerned, but also,
that if we take into account the power re-
quired to driye the plates (which we must
do in order to obtain a just comparison),
none of the forms considered possess any
advantages above any of the others in their
theoretical grinding effect.

1 have thus far discussed the subject
from a purely theoretical point .of view,
supposing the conditions of hardness, distri-
bution of pressure, etc., to be perfect. If,
now, as is undoubtedly the case, it is found
in practice that grinding plates often wear
unequally, this circumstance is due either
to inequalities in the hardness of the oppos-
ing surfaces, which, to a certain extent, are
unavoidable, or to circumstances connected
with the feed and discharge, and the varied
arrangements in other respects of different
pans, which may interfere with the uniform
distribution of ore between the plates, or
otherwise change the conditions of the
problem. W. A. Goodyear,

Civ. and Min. Eng.

San Francisco, January 26, 1866.

[Conclusion. |

Well Guarded. — The vaults ot the Bank
of France, which contains more treasure than
any other single spot on the face of the globe,
are accessible through an iron door, which has
three keys, and these keys are kept by three
leading officers. The iron staircase which
leads to the vault can be detached, and, by a
chemical apparatus, a supply of deadly gas
can be made to penetrate every part, destroy-
ing human life in a few seconds, while the
whole vault can be submerged in ten minutes.

( "What are you doing ? ' said a father to his
son, who was tinkering an old waich. ' Im-
proving my time,' was the rejoinder.

The longest railroad in the world i3 the
Grank Trunk of Canada — from Detroit to
Portland— 837 miles.

[Written for the Wining and Scientific Press.]

From Calaveras Oounty.

[IIY OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.]

In a letter from Mokelumne Hill, written
several weeks since, I promised to give some
account of the prospects of quartz mining in
that section, but circumstances having pre-
vented my doing so during my stay at that
place, I take advantage of a rainy day, though
in a distant part of the county, to give you a
synopsis of a lew brief notes on the subject
taken while at that place. The principal claim
in the immediate vicinity of the "Hill" is 3&*

THE SPKINQ OULCH LEAD,

Situated one and a half miles southeast of the
town. It is in a slate formation, and its gen-
eral direction is about north and south, dip-
ping eastward at an angle of forty degrees. A
shaft has been sunk to a depth of Bixty feet,
by the owners, Messrs. Lain phear, Morris and
some other residents of Mokelumne fHill, and
develops a fine, regular vein four feet in thick-
ness, the quartz from which prospects well.
An overshot wheel forty feet in diameter, and
capable of driving a 10-stamp mill, has been
erected, and two large arastras put in operation,
for the purpose of testing the rock, prepartory
to putting in stamps. The arastras are each
fourteen feet in diameter, and capable of work-
ing, two tons of quartz daily. No clean up had
been made at the time of my visit, but Judge
Morris, who was in charge of the misestimated
by the amount of quicksilver used, that the
rot'k would yield twenty-five dollars per ton.

I am indebted to Mr. R. W. Rowling for
information concerning a quartz vein being
prospected by a company of citizens, among
whom are Messrs. Paul, Smith, Peck, and
many others well known in the "Hill." The
lead has been opened for a distance of seventy
feet, by a tunnel in the hillside. It appears
to be about ten feet in width, and the rock
prospects well, though no large quantities have
been worked. It is located in a slate formation,
and lies in a north and south direction, with a
dip of thirty-five degrees to the eastward. As
it is within a mile of the town, it will, if suc-
cessful, prove a great benefit to business in the
place. .There are several other veins in the
immediate vicinity which have been opened
with very good prospects, but on which, from
some cause, work is at present suspended.
Another mine, the successful development of
which will have a highly advantageous influence
upon business at Mokelumne Hill, is

THE FOOTE AND THOMPSON,

Situated at Rich Gulch, about five miles dis-
tant. This mine, of which a history was pub-
lished in the Press over a year since, was
worked by the former owners to a depth of 200
feet, and yielded over $2(10,000, but had been
abandoned for some years, when it came into
the possession of Messrs. Hepburn of Drytown,
and Chapman ol Copperopolis, who conveyed
one-half of the claim to Messrs. O'Neil &
Gleason, on condition that they should com-
plete a tunnel which had been commenced by
the former owners, to open the mine 140 feet
below the old works. This tunnel was in 120
feet, but had not struck the vein, when it had
been abandoned. At the end of 250 feet, the
led°e was struck where it is about eighteen
inches in width, but which widens to three or
four feet in a short distance. The tunnel is
wholly iu the quartz for a distance of 125 feet,
wheu it leaves the vein and runs in the hang-
ing wall, which is of soft slate, laying bare the
west side of the vein for a distance of 100 feet.
It then cuts through the lead, when it is found
to be six feet thick. Forty or fifty feet further
in the vein " runs out," and there is no quartz
for about twenty feet, after which it conies in
about four feet wide, and continues to improve
to the end of the tunnel, where its width is six
feet. The length of the tunnel is 82(1 feet, and
the average width of the vein throughout that
distance is three and a half feet. The body of
the vein is of solid white quartz sprinkled with
sulphurets, alternating with talcose schist, and
a reddish " shaly" quartz full of oxide of iron,
and said to be very rich in gold. Five tons ol
the solid quartz, worked in a stamp mill, every-
thing about which was entirely new, paid $7.50
per ton in free gold, no attempt being made to
save that in the sulphurets. At the time of
the completion of the tunnel, negotiations were

commenced for the erection of a mill, when it
was found that Mr. Root of Woodbridge held
a trust deed from the former owners, for three-
eights of the mine as a security for the pay-
ment of claims which he holds against them.
This discovery so complicated matters that
work on the mine was stopped, and it has
remained in statu quo for several months. It
is now believed that the owners of the mine
will be able to compromise with Mr. Root,
and carry on their work during the coming
summer, or sell the mine to some one who will.
Since leaving Mokelumne Hill. I have made
a tour through the copper mining region of
Amador county, notice of which I shall for
the present omit, but of which I hope to give
a description in another lptter in connection
with one of the principal mines of this place.
For the present I will confine myself to a
notice of the gold mines encountered since my
last. Of these the most singular are those
located on

THE TALC LEDGES

Of Mt. Echo district, Amador county, between
lone City and Sutter. The gold is found in
veins of pure talc, of which there are three,
which have been traced for a considerable
distance, and claimed. They run in a north-
westerly and southeasterly direction, and are
from four to twelve feet wide on the surface,
though they have not been opened to a suf-
ficient depth to test their permanency. The I
principal claims are the Tosemite of 1,400
feet, and the Mt. Echo of 1,600 feet, owned
principally, if not entirely by residents in the
immediate neighborhood. The former is man-
aged by Dr. Brink, and the latter by Mr. C.
B. Strong of lone Valley. The best prospected
of these is the Tosemite, on which a vertical
shaft has been sunk to a depth of forty feet,
and a cross cut run a distance of twelve feet,
without coming to the walls of the vein. Id j
the center of the shaft is a singular stratum of
crystalized carbonate of magnesia, about eight
inches thick, and of great beauty and purity.
Dr. B. informs me that he sent 2.500 pounds
of his rock to Manning's mill at Sutter, which
paid $36.25 per ton. Much of the rock shows
free gold, and some specimens contain it in
large quantities. A box of specimens from
this vein were sent by express to the office of
the PRESsby Dr. Brink, togelher with a his-
tory and description of talc mining in Amador
county, which he fears did not reach their
destination, as he ba3 not heard from them
since. [Specimens noticed last week.]

The Mt. Echo is situated about a mile
northwest of the Yosemite. It has been opened
to a depth of twenty feet, on a spur west of
the main lead. Eight pounds of the rock from
this shaft, ground in a coffee mill, paid at the
rate of $55" per ton. These ledges show every
prospect of being rich and permanent, while
their large size, and the soft and yielding
character of the rock makes them ea-y and
economical mining. They will doubtless prove
a highly profitable investment, should their size
and productiveness continue according to
present prospects.

Alter visiting these claims I proceeded, the
same afternoon to Jackson, from whence on
the following morning I went, in company with
Messrs. Allen and Andrews of Jackson, and
my former friend and traveling companion, Mr.
Fenton, now located at Jackson, to visit ihe
claim of the Clinton mining company, six miles
above. The lode was formerly worked by
Mexicans, who have at times struck very rich
pockets. The most singular feature of the
croppings of the ledge is the large amount of
metallic iron they contain ; more than I have
ever seen in any other vein of this character.
The owners are running a tunnel in the hillside
under the croppings, which at the time of my
visit was in a distance of 138 feet, but hod
not yet cut any well defined vein. The placers
in the gulch below were quite rich. A few
weeks since a piece of gold weighing ten ounces
was picked up. We dined with Judge Robin-
son, one of the owners of the mine, and re-
turned in the evening in high spirits to Jackson.

After our return, I set out for Mokelumne
Hill, accompanied by Mr. Fenton as far as

SPANISH GULCH,

Three and a half miles south of JacksoD.near
the Mokelumne river. Here Mr. F. is engaged
in prospecting a claim with a view to pur-
chasing it should it prove valuable. It now
belongs to a Mexican lady by the name of
Samiento, who has entered into a contract to
sell the mine to Mr. F. should he see fit to
make the purchase. It is believed to be a
continuation of the same vein on which the
mines of Sutter and Amador are located, as
the formation of the country, and the direction
and dip of the vein are quite similar. The
mine has been worked at intervals for four
years, and opened to a depth of 120 feet, and
abnut the same distance along the vein. With-
in that time it is said to have paid its Mexican
owners from $20,000 to $40,000 in arastras.
Besides the free gold, the rock contains large
quantities of rich sulphurets, which by roasting
and washing in a horn in the usual way, show
a large prospect in fine gold. The old works

Hh* pining anil Scientific £rw$.

211

having Riled with water. Mr. P, has pi
to i-ink a gen shall at ii distunco of something
like 200 feet north of the old one, at a point
where one bad been commenced some years
nd abandoned. Thej bad reached a
depth .if over forty leet, anil while I was there
struck tha lirst quartz, -wbicb. fr"in its resem-
blance to that lying about the old works, in all
probabi Iroin the main ledge. Mr.

P. is acting in this matter, as the agent of a
corporation, formed of prominent New York
eapiUlif lAa atod HI which he is himself a large
shareholder. He goes at his work in earnest,
certainly deserving ol success. Adjoin
ing this claim on the south is another, owned
tents of Mokelumne Hill, which is being
opened with very fail prospecta. Mr. Gleason
of the latter place was there engaged in run-
Dins a tunnel on this claim, and as the sun
declined in the west, we mounted und together
made our way to the "Hill." Best of friends
and mosl genial ol companions, good-bye, as-
pored that while memory cuds up the BaauM ol
Imud- iniousbip I have learned to

value, that of I'euloii will never be forgotten by

D.
CopperopoUs, March 21, 186G.

[Written for Ihe Mlnlosand Sck-mulc Pre**.]

From El Dorado County.

(UY OCR TUAVKLlMi fORJliall 'NIIKHT.)

Mi:s-i:s I'nir.ins :— Alter ten days of de-
lightful weather, a cold storm of mingled snow
and rain BIS set in, und as no prospecting can
l,e dime to-day, I redeem the promise I made
vhu a few days ago from this place, which (al-
though not so now) has been, and doubtless
will be at no distant day, one of the most pro-
ductive mineral districts of the State.

JIT SPANISH DRY DIGGINGS,

Five miles northwest of this place, I had the
pleasure ol examining the Grit claim, one of
the oldest and richest in this part of the county,
and also of seeing the ideuticul spot from which
the sixteen-pound nugget was taken, which
you may have Been ut the last State Fair. (I
should like to have the money it sold for in
New York.) I was informed by Mr. Davis,
one of the owners of this claim, that it had
yielded large amounts in gold during the lust
ten years, insuring from $2,000 to $-10,000 per
annum.

The richest deposits are found in a rotten or
decomposed quartz, in much Iurger masses
than any hitherto seen, and also in the crev-
ices of the bed-rock — a species of elate— to
which are often seen clinging tiny spangles of
gold glittering like little stars in the shadows
of the wall. The quartz, except the more solid
and richer pieces reserved for the mortar, to-
gether with ciny und decayed bed-rock, is
passed through sluices in the ordinary way.

As sulphurets of iron abound here, some of
which 1 know to contain gold, and as much of
the quartz has not undergone sufficient decom-
position to set the gold free — much of the clay
also being of that sticky, dough-like character,
so well calculated to hold the mineral and even
to collect it — I should expect soon to find a
notice of some prospector claiming the sixteen"
pound extension on the tailings. It will pay.

Where this company are now at work there
appears to be what miners on the Comstock
would call a chimney of a ledge, which may be"
come well defiued at a few hundred feet depth.
The distance now from wall to wall, if such
they may be called, is one hundred feet or more —
the space within being broken up with quartz,
clay, and bed-rock thrown confusedly together
as if Nature had forgotten that " order was
her first law." But even here, in what seems
" confusion worse confounded," there is a law
which, when rightly interpreted, will prove of
more value, financially, than poor laws or pro-
tective tariffs. Yet, men are daily met too
wise to learn ; while a single branch of min-
ing—say, for instance, the best mode of work,
ing our sulphurets— could occupy the lifetime
of the wisest, without being fully mastered.
Although not given to prophesy, it requires no
seer's vision to read the signs of a highly remu-
nerative future opening up to the miner, and
one as enduring as the rocks on which the
golden letters are everywhere imprinted.

slyger & CO.
Have a quartz claim of 300 feet on Mosquito
Point, four miles northerly from Greenwood,
and one and a half from the Grit claim, with

an incline of forty five leet following the hide
which is from four to five feet in width, with a
puy vein of twelve inches, out of which they
took in one month SI, 600, and i
in one week, filly-two ounces, simply with a
common huud-mortar. They have ruD also a
tunnel of fifty feet along the ledge south, com-
mencing at a point where it cropped out in a
ravine, und taken out in the same manner from
8400 to $600 in a short time. They have in
this way. with two men. within one year real-
ized out of their little claim upwards ol SG.OOO,
and have about ISO tons of quartz on their
dump ready for crushing, which very much
resembles the rock at Gold Hill, Nevada, in
color, texture and general character, and far
surpasses in respect to the amount of gold bo
be seen with the naked eye* My Iriend Slyger,
as if to tantalize me, showed me a box of
beautiful specimens, assorted for the mortar ; 1
full almost sorry they were about to be tinned
into twenties. The miser prefers art ; give
uie nature.

I had almost forgotten to mention that there
is a good mill-site convenient to the mine, with
any quantity of wood und water that could be
desired. Climbing up some 300 feet above,
you reach the hydraulic claim of Davis & Co.,
which I must pass with a single remark, viz.
$12,1)00 were taken out last season, in four
months. I should also, if time permitted, say
something of the lava beds around George-
town, giving some account of the vegetation
buried sometimes more than lot) feet beneath
them, of the underlying gold deposits, which
would he of some interest, perhaps, to the
botanist, geologist and mineralogist, but I find
myself even compelled to suppress notes as to
Georgia Slide. Bottle Hill uud other important
points for want of space.

About two and a half miles northeast of
town, on the trail leading to Yolcanovillo, I
visited the claim of

THE CLIPPER GOLD AND SILVER MINING. COMPANY,

In length 3,000 feet, and running in a north-
erly course. The ledge, as seen at the mouth
of one of their inclines, is well defined, being
about three feet from wall to wall, and having
a pitch to the east of 40° from a perpendicular.
Gold could be seen without the aid of the glass
in some of the quartz Irom the dump, aud the
pay vein, as I learned Irom Mr. Sorntierger, the
Superintendent, is at least twenty inches wide.
Three shafts have been sunk to water level,
each seventy feet or thereabouts, and two in-
clines have been run, following the lode to
about the same level, where water was again
reached, and the work stopped lor want of
means to purchase machinery for hoisting.
Some $10,000 were taken out of the mine
before reaching water, a large portion of which
has been expended for labor and in the erec-
tion of a 10-stainp mill. It paid $15 per ton.
The yield would probably have been much
greater, had pans been used instead of copper-
plates, as a considerable quantity of gold was
afterwards found in the tailing. If it does not
pass into the hands of New York capitalists
prior to the 1st of June next, the company will
secure an engine and resume work.

VOLCANOVILLE

Also has its quartz ledges, only one of which
can now be described. It is situated in Quartz
Canon, divided into three claims of 4,800 feet
each, known as the Yellow Jacket, Josephine
and Confidence. It is from four to sixteen
feet in width, and as it is one of the historical
ledges of the country, having been noticed, I
believe, by Prof. Blake as early as 1850, 1
shall be as brief as possible. The original dis-
coverer, I understand, at that time obtained
Irom it in one month $10,000. In 1855 it was
again worked by Mr, Jos. Nouges aud the late
Col. E. D. Baker, at which time it yielded
handsomely as to amount, but did not prove
profitable to its owners, in consequence of the
high price of labor and want of experience in
the reduction of ores, and in the different
methods of working. Mr. Nouges, in conjunc-
tion with Mr. Jos. Trench of Gold Hill, Ne-
vada, now has charge, and is running a tunnel,
following the ledge, aud taking out quartz
which looks well, with gold visible in much ol
it to the naked eye, and so flattering are the
prospects to the present owners, that they are
saving the rock, and making preparations to
erect a 10-stamp mill without delay.

THE WOODBIDE CLAIM,

Located in the center of Georgetown, is per-
haps attracting more attention now, and de-
servedly too, than any in the county, on account
of the owners having recently struck exceed
ingly rich ore ; there is no mistaking it. If
the gold had been coarse, I should have had
my doubts, (I have been deceived more than
once) ; but on the contrary, it is, most of it at
least, very fine and well diffused, through a
lively blue quartz mixed with sulphurets, a
specimen of which Mr. M. A. Woodside will

send you. and out ol which $100 were yesteC:

day finuiiili'd. The above named gentleman

in March. I sti.'l. fined s.iine qintrlz. which proved

to in- a spur, oo being followed twenty reel

from west to east and having a shalt at that

! point pat down lorty feat, he struck ihe main

ledge, bearing northerly. Out of this shaft.

[afterwards sunk eight feet deeper. $3,000 were

[ obtained, which most have yielded largely to

I the ton. as the lead, where I saw it. cannot be

1 more than 'wo or three feet wide. This was

in an incline lince run L33 feet, intersecting

this same shaft, and entered thereafter some

seventy leet further. The company have put

up a 5-Klump mil] and laid down on the Bide of

their incline a force pump of 6-iuch bore,

which gettiug out of working order, put a stop

to the work for some months. They resumed

operations lust January, have now some sixty

or seventy tons of first class ore ready lor the

stamps, and soon, as we have every reason to

believe, then eflorts will meet a rich reward.

If this company is successful (and. there is
scarcely room for doubt), a new impulse will
be given to quartz mining in all this region —
tic thing most needed— as few, if any claims
can be called prospected. As new develoji-
ments are made from lime to time, the com
munity will awake to the realization of the
wealth over which they have so long slumbered,
and the streets of this place will once more be
thronged with busy crowds as in other days.

Hoping this and much more for your numer-
ous fiieuds here, I remain as ever, your faithful
Prospector.
Georgetown, March, 1866.

[Written tor the UlnlDg imil ScleotlAc Press.]

More About Sodium Amalgam.

Mrssrs. Editors : — Much has been said
and many experiments have been made, by
myself and others, in amalgamating with
sodium. In the course of these experiments I
had brought to my knowledge, by Prof. Kilmer,
a celebrated electrotyper, a fact (the results of
which I had long known aud acted upon, but
never before was aware of the cause) that I
take pleasure in communicating, hoping that it
may be of the same benefit to my fellow miners
that it has been to myself, viz : That all pol
ished metallic powders, or bright metallic sur-
faces, are coated so intimately with (so to
speak) infinitely fine particles of air, that it is
very difficult to wet them ; and in the case of
metallic powders, such as bronze or fine bright
gold, almost impossible to settle them in
water, for the reason given above ; and in the
case of the latter, if it is not wet it is not
easily amalgamated. Potash or a caustic
alkali has been lound to remove this difficulty,
and allow the powders to precipitate, and bright
metallic surfaces to be wet. Take, for instance,
bronze powder and put it in a glass partly filled
with water, it will be found almost impossible
if not entirely so, to wet and precipitate it.
Now add a solution of caustic potash and the
difficulty is removed. The same will be the
effect on a polished steel blade.

I have found in working sulphurated ores on
a large scale an almost identical result, whether
using sodium amalgam or caustic alkali, in
both cases finding not only the bright sul
phurets amalgamated, but also the pun on parts
where there was any trituration.

What is the result of exposing sodium to
the action of water? Certainly a strong alka-
line liquid from the hydrate of protoxide of
sodium, or soda, that is dissolved.

Sodium amalgum decomposes water rapidly,
absorbing the oxygen and freeing the hydrogen,
as can be seen by putting a little sodium
amalgam into a test tube and filling the tube
with water.

Of one thing we are certain, a strong solu-
tion of potash or soda attacks such metals
as lead, tin, zinc, etc., and if they are in
" solution " in the mercury, if no other result
follows, the mercury is made more nearly pure,
and is much more active.

If in the use of sodium, amalgam and caustic
potash, the results are the same, which 1
have found without exception in gold-bearing
ores, (I have not tested them on argentiferous
ore-), which is the cheaper? It may pay for
others to experiment and see if the results will
be the same as they have been witn

Israel W. Knox.

Golden State Iron Works, S. F., April 4.

Salt Lake. — The Salt Lake Vedette says :
We recently witnessed assays of ores from the
surface offour ledges in Rush Valley, thirty-
eight miles from this city, which yielded from
one to six hundred dollars per ton. The ore
was argentiferous galena. When we consider
that millions of tons of such rich ores, easy of
access, are the prize awaiting the capitalist,
we can form some idea of the vast wealth and
power that will at no distant day be here
concentrated.

Corbett'e Boasting Furnace.

We find the following in the Reese River
Reveille. The description given ot the roast-
apparatus itself is very imperfect, and we can
say but little as to its probablo value. The
method, however, would seem to be free from
some of the objections that attach to that of
Keith. We give it for what it is worth :

The roasting furnace invented by Joseph
Corbett, of which we published an account on
the loth instant, seems to be attracting much
attention. Whether this interest arises from
a perception of the intrinsic merits of the in-
vention, or from the economical defects of the
present furnaces, we are unable to determine ;
but it is certain that the interest exists. The
small crude furnace which Mr. Corbett erected
in this city for the purpose of testing and
illustrating the principle, has been visited by
agents and superintendents of eastern com-
panies, as well as by persons recently arrived
from the east, fur the purpose of witnessing its
operation and judging of the feasibility ot the
plan. That the present cost of roasting our
ores is a serious hindrance to the development
of valuable mining property, is patent to every
one ; and that a more ecouoinicul method is
essential to lull and complete success is equally
palpable. Mr. Corbett's plan seems worthy of
the earnest attention of all concerned in milling
and mining. He claims for his invention
efficiency and economy, and that while it pos-
sesses these qualities its construction will not
cost more than the furnace now in nse. We
will give his estimate of the expense of roast-
ing twelve tons of ore in a day in a furnace of
his construction, contrasted with the cost of
rousting a similar amount by the present
method. Corbett's furnace would be twelve
feet Jong by eight feet wide, through the
center of which would extend longitudinally a
hollow shaft, provided with arms holding pecu-
liar shaped shovels, also hollow, and kept con-
stantly tiled with water. The oscillation of
the shovels would keep the " pulp" in lively
motion, while their spiral fashion would also
give it a longitudinal direction, and the whole
mass would thus be brought into incessant and
uniform contact with the flame.

According to Mr. Corbett, a furnace of these
dimensions would receive a charge of four tons
of ore, which would require, say about eight
hours in roasting ; although the inventor claims
that, owing to the incessant and thorough mo-
tion of the pulp, and the action of the flame
upon the entire body, the process would be ef-
fected in from five to six hours. 'I en minutes
would suffice to discharge and recharge the fur-
nace. Three charges of four tons each, would
give twelve tons in twenty-four hours. One
man only would be required on a shift of eight
hours ; three men at $4 per day would give
$12; and three cords of wood, at $10 per
cord, would amount to $30 ; making the total
cost of roasting twelve tons ot ore only $42,
or $3.50 per ton. And the economy of Cor-
bett's plan has a wider scope than this, as in
the construction of his furnace the boiler
would form the bead or arch of the oven, the
same fuel would generate the steam necessary
for the propulsion of the machinery required
in crushing and amalgamating. In contrast
with this estimate we will give the expense of
roasting the same number of tons of ore in
ordinary furnace. A 10-stamp mill is furnished
with four roasting furnaces, each of which is
capable of holding 1,000 pounds at a charge,
(and this, by the way, is an excessive estimate,
as the average charge is about 800 pounds.)
and requiring the unremitting labor and atten-
tion ot two men on a shift of six hours. Each
charge needs about eight hours' rousting, giv-
ing one and a half tons to each furnace in
twenty four hours, or a total of six tons per
day. requiring the labor ol six men at $4 each,
or $24 daily. Atf"a' moderate estimate each
furnace would consume one cord of wood per
day, and four cords of wood at $10 per cord
would be $40, which, with the labor, would
give a total of $64, as the expense of roasting
six tons of ore. At these figures, twelve tons
would cost $128, or nearly $U per ton. And
the experience of millmen shows that the
actual expense is nearer $20 per ton.

Killed by Wild Flowers. — In Santa Clara
county, on Sunday, a child of Jose Nelasco,
aged one year and a half, was sitting in her
mother's lap, when its sisters came in with
some wild flowers, which they had gathered on
the hills. On crying for them, the flowers
were given it, when it naturally put some of
them into its mouth. In a few hours it was
seized with convulsions, white foam appeared
at its mouth, aud in a short time the child
died. ^_

The iron and steel trade of Pittsburg, Penn .,
is worth $20,000,000 a year ; its coal trade is
valued at $9,000,000, and its oil refineries turn
out $10,000,000 worth of refined oil a year.

212

lit* Pining m& gtimttth §«eft.

SALES OP THE WEEK

BY TEE 8. r. STOCK * EXOBASOE BOARD.

Frldns . Mnrch SO.

AFTERNOOM SKSSTON.

21 shs Yellow Jacket at 8O0@78O per foot,
4 shs Yellow Jacket at 780@785 per ft, 8 3.

22 shs Chollar-Potosi at 39-'®i0u per foot.
25sli3 Chollar-Fotosi at 395 per foot, b 30.

8 shs Chollar-Potosi at 390 per foot, b 3.
216 shs Ophir at 7350600 per foot.
120 shs Ophir at 740@730 per foot, fl 3.
24 shs Ophir at 750 per foot, b 30.

4 shs Crown Point at 1400 per foot, a 3.

4 shs Crown Point at 1400 per root.

1 ah Savage at 1095 per foot, b 30-
leh Savage at 1060 per foot.

5 shs Savage at 1060 per foot, b 6.
Cshs Belcher at 345 per toot,.

85 she Exchequer at 10@10>J per share.
10 shs Overman at 52@53 per foot
10 shs Overman at 55 per share, b 30.
4 aha Empire MAMCo at 225@22J pr sh.

2 aba Confidence at 42 per share.

4 shs Confidence at 42% per share, b 5.

6 shs Imperial at 140 per share.

5 shs Bullion at 113 per share, s 3.
10 shs Sierra Nevada at 3 per snare.

40 sbs Sierra Nevada at 8J£ per share, b 3.

Saturday, March SI.

962 shs Ophir at 740@700 per share.
72 shs Ophir at 740@730 per foot, b 30.

4 shsGould A Curry at H'50 per foot.
40 shs Chollar-Potosi at 376®395 pr ft, b 30.
38 shs Chollar-Potosi at 370@385 per foot.

Sshs Chollar Po'osi at375per foot, s5.

2 shs Savage at 1060 per foot, s 3.
4ahs Savage at 1050@1055 per foot
8 shs Belcher at 340@330 per foot.

6 shs Belcher at 3-15 per foot, b 3.
lah Belcher at 335 per foot, s 3.

4 aha Crown Point at 1590 per toot, s 5.

4 shs Alpha, G. H ., at 405 per foot.

4 8h< Hale & Norcross at 1010 per foot, b 30.

7 shs Yellow Jacket at 850@885 per ft.

3 shs Yellow Jacket at 850@SG0 per ft, s 30
3 shs Yellow Jacket at 8«5S88Q per ft, b 30

1 ah Yellow Jacket at 863 per foot, s 3.
3 shs Yellow Jacket at 860 per foot, a 5.

2 ehs Empire MAM Co. at 215 per sh.
12 aha Imperial at 140 per share.

50 sha Exchequer at 10@l0?£ per share.
33 shs Confidence at 37K@40 per share.
20 shs Confidence at 38@41% per share, a 30.
6 shs Confidence at 41 Der share, s 5.
16 shs Confidence at 43@45 per snare, b SO.

10 sha Overman at 69 Der fnot, b 30.

11 shs Bullion at 110@U5 per ahare.
lah Cal Steam Nav Co at 58 per cent

Amount of sales $133,698 00

Monday* April S.

276 shs Ophir at 750@730 per foot.
36 ahs Ophir at 730 per foot, b 5.
21 sha Ophir at 745 per Tout, b 30.
40 ahs Chollar-Poiosi at 38 "@395 per fowt

6 shs Chollar Potosi at 365 per foot, s 3

lsh Chollar-Potosi at 400 per foot, b 30.

6 shs Cnollar-Potosi at 395 per foot, s 30.

6 shs Savage at 1070@I065 per foot

3 shs Savage at 1095@llO0 per foot, b 30.
lsh Savage at 1075 per foot, b 3.

1 ah Savage at 1070 per foot, s 3.

4 aha Gould & Curry at 1050 per foot.

4 shs Hale & Norcross at 970@976 per ft.
4shaHale & Norcross at 990@995. s3.

2 ahs Hale A Norcrosa ac 1000 ner ft, b 3.
28 shs Yellow Jacket at 970@905 per ft.

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 925 per foot, s 3.
ft shs Yellow Jacket at 910@965 per foot, s 5
lah Yellow Jacket at 9S0 per foot, b 2a

5 ahs Yellow Jacket at 945(3950 per ft, s30.
1 sh Yellow Jacket at 990 per foot, b 30.

4 shs Alpha, G. H., at 410 per foot, a 3.

4 shs Crown Point at H00 per foot, b 3.
21 shs Belcher at335@'127J£ per foot,

95 sbs Exchequer at 10@10j£ per share.
15 shs Bullion at 112J£©115 per share.
7'ahs Overman at 67% per aharo.

5 sha Overman at 65 per ft, s 30.

5 shs Overman at 70 per foot, b 30.

4 shs Imperial at 142 per share, s 5.
10 ahs Imperial at 144@142 per share.

100 ahs NBA Mission R R at 53 per cent
$5,000 Legal Tender Notes at 78c, s 30.
$10,000 Legal Tender Notes at 78 per cent.

AFTERNOON SESSION.

46 shs Chollar-Potosi at 3S6@395 per foot

5 shs Chollar-Potosi at 390 per foot, s 30.
4 shs Crown Point at 1390 per foot.

4 sha Crown Point at 1390 per foot, a 3.
20 shs Crown Point at 1410 per foot- b SO.
108 sha Ophir at 740@732J£ per foot

24 shs Ophir at 730 per foot, s 3.

25 shs Belcher at 315@3'i6 per foot

4 shs Belcher at 365Q350 per foot, b 30.

6 shs Belcher at 355 per foot s 3.
1 sh Belcher at 359 per foot s 5.

15 shs Yellow Jacket at 9S0@101i> per foot
1 sh Yellow Jacket at 1000 per foot, s 5.
1 sh Yellow Jacket at 9S5 per foot, s 30.

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 1C05 per foot, b 3.
4 ahs Gould & Curry at 1040 per loot

10 sbs Confidence at 40 per share, s 30.

2 shs Bull inn at 1 10 per share, s 5.
10 shs Overman at 55 per share, b 30.
25 shs Exchequer 10 per ahare.
20 shs Baltimore American at 10 pr ft

Amount of sales $200,655 CO

i

Tuesday, April 8

204 shs Ophir at 766@753per foot.
24 shs Ophir at 760@760 per foot, s 3.
36 shs Ophir at 760 per foot, b 5.

5 shs Savage at 1()76@10S5 per foot.
27 shs Yellow Jacket at 950@917% per foot.
27 shs Yellow Jacket at 930@929 per foot, 3 3

4 sha Yellow Jacket at 920 per foot b3.

lsh Yellow Jacket at 9>5 per foot, b 5.

4 ahs Chollar-Potosi at395@S92K per fL
. - 14 shs Belcher at :■ «2!i@,J65 per foot, b 30.

4 sbs Belcher at S4fi®350 per foot, 8 S.

From the Stock Circular of Associated Brokers of the S. F. Stock & Exchange Board.

San Francisco, Saturday Morning, April 7, 1866.

The condition of the money market is unchanged, and capital con-
tinues abundant at rates current for some time past — 1@1J^ 1? cent-
per month. A meeting of the Trustees of the Bank of California has
been called, to increase the capital stock of that corporation to five
millions op dollars, and to alter its by-laws iu reference to the trans-
ferring of shares of stock. It is understood that the accumulation o[
undivided profits amounts to $ 1,000,000, and that 82,000,000 of the
new stock will be offered to the public, at a premium of 25 ^
cent., with a view to popularize the institution, as well as to enlarge
its sphere of operations generally.

Eeceipts of treasure from the interior have been light this week'
and since Saturday last inclusive, amounted to less than $750,000-
Bullion is in good supply, and the demand for gold bars not active, at
about 840. Silver is selling at 1@1>£ ■$ cent, premium for bars of
average fineness.

The Mining Share market continues to attract a good deal of atten.
tion, and the recorded sales this week are nearly up to the average of
the past two months. Mostly all leading stocks have been well main-
tained, and are firmly held at the close. The present appearance of a
number of claims is still favorable, and their pro-pects for the future
are probably better than could have been reasonably hoped for a short
time since. City shares are in better favor, and some have advanced
materially. ,

Crown Point met with trifling sales at $1,390 and $1,410, buyer 30
and sold yesterday at $1,410@1,400. Burins the week ending March
31st, 575 tons of ore were extracted from the mine. The ore in the incline
from the 300-feet level is said to be looking extremely well. The main
lode is now developed a distance of 240 feet from the north line. The
main shaft has attained a depth of 375 feet. Eeceipts of bullion for
the month of March exceeded $148,000. A dividend will be declared
on the 10th instant, leaving a large surplus in the treasury of the
company.

Savage rose from $1,050 to $1,085, receded to $1,060, rallied to
$1,090, and was then dealt in at $1,052@1,055. No ore has been
taken from the 6th level this week, but the Minnesota mill has been
kept running upon ores from other portions of the mine. No settle,
ment has been made with the Hale & Norcross company with refer.
ence to the boundary line of the two claims. Negotiations are pending
however, and it is thought that a satisfactory arrangement can be ar-
rived at without resort to litigation.

Hale & Norci-oss advanced to $1,020, buyer 20, dropped to $970_
rallied to $1,000, fell to $930, and sold yesterday at $945@935.
Every portion of the mine in the 700-feet level is said to look well.
Eeceipts of Bullion last month amounted to some $70,000, and a divi-
dend will be declared on the 10th instant. A net profit of about
$45,000 is now at the credit of the company. The ore crushed during
the month of March averaged $38@$40 per ton.

Gould & Curry has been inactive at $1,040@1,060, and was held at
theclose at $1,050, ex-dividend of $80 per foot paid yesterday. The yield
of the mine last month was $174,096.46 from some $3,700 tons ot ore,
the company's mill having crushed 3,450 tons. A considerable surplus
will be carried forward after the payment of the dividend.

Yellow Jacket was in decided request early in the week, rapidly ad-
vancing from $850 to $1,010, then receding to $850, rallying to $855,
buyer 30, and selling yesterday at $840@862. The latest official
report from the mine (to the 19th March) states that 1,052 tons of
ore were extracted during the week ending at that date, the yield of bul-
lion being $23,172 for the same period. It is said that some valuable
ore has been found on the south mine, and that the general character
ot recent developments is quite favorable.

Ophir has been largely dealt in, and some 4,000 feet changed hands
advancing from $700 to $770, declining to $735, then Belling at, $75o'
and closing at $745. The main lode (9th gallery) has now been
developed 35 feet north, and some 20 feet to the south, with a stope
of about 25 feet, the vein of ore in the latter showing a width of 21
feet. The drift to the west through vein matter (clay and quartz) is in
some 40 feet. A little trouble was experienced this week with water
from the west clay wall, but no further difficulty is apprehended.
From recent crushings $65,000 in bullion has been received.

Chollar-Potosi has not fluctuated materially, and some 250 feet were
sold, receding from $390 to 370, advancing to $400, buyer 30, dropping
to $382, and selling j-esterday at $385@390. The Piute Station has
been somewhat variable of late, but is now looking well. The upper
stope of the Bajazette ground also looks well. The stope, over head of
incline, which has, for some time past, furnished about one-half of all
the ore taken from the mine, has deteriorated recently, and the Station
60 feet below the Potosi tunnel is also looking less flattering than for-
merly. The Grass Valley Station has improved a little. During the
week ending March 30th, 1,030 tons of ore were sent to custom mills
and 933.4 tons were sold at $8 per ton.

Alpha rose from $405 to $490, receded to $480, and then sold at
$450. There is no new feature in this claim.

Belcher advanced from $330 to $365, dropping to 350, and selling
yesterday at $365@355. Between the 3d and 4th levels, within about
200 feet of the Crown Point line, a body of ore has been met with, and
in going north it is said to look well. An assessment of $60 per share
was levied March 30th.

Empire Mill aDd Mining was dealt in within a range of $215@195,
closing at $200 bid. There is nothing new to report from this claim
but it is thought that its product will show a material improvement
this month.

Imperial rose to $144, declined to $137, and sold yesterday at $137
@140. The last " clean up " from the Company's two mills amounted
to $22,268, makiiig an aggregate of $47,664.72, for the month of March.

Bullion was dealt in at 110@115, closing at $116 bid. Overman rose
from $67J-3 to 75, fell to $65, and then sold at $68. Confidence rose
from $37 to $59, buyer 20, then sold at $46 1^, closing at $40.

North Beach and Mission railroad rose from $53 to $60", and is now
held at $60. Spring Valley "Water has advanced materially, and
sold at $70. Union Insurance was sold at $115. California Steam
Navigation at$57 ; and California Home Insurance at $102>£. Pacific
Insurance is in request at $172.

The aggregate recorded sales of Stocks, since Saturday last, were
$1,019,817.

Uttrtuatumis it* parting pitting $Mtn tax Ike psit £ta Pontic.

Name of Company.

Gould & Curry per ft.

Ophir ■

Savage

Potosi ■

Chollar

Hale & Norcrosa.

Sheba

Daney.

Wide West

Burning Moscow

Pride of the West

Bullion

Real del Monte

El Dorado

Overman

Sierra Nevada

Yellow Jacket

White A Murphy

SldeB

Uncle Sam

Baltic

North American

Baltimoro American

Melones

Antelope

Napoleon

Sacramento

Utah

Lady Bryan

Imperial

Crown Point

Belcher. '

Alpha

1.IJ00
515

1,075

150

22

1,110

1,1125

6*0

1,700

1,010
425
800
350
375
305

"io

876
340
625

43
6K

535

35

3

425

825
325
635

85U
400
830

52
6

466

407)*

72
■426

3J;
126

1,080

1,000

750

1,060

177"^ 156

1,350 1,300

300 285

310 1 320

1,050

740

1,055

1,390
340
410

5 shs Belcher at 350 per foot

4 shs Gould & Curry at 1015 per foot,.

2 shs Hale & Norcross at 1000 per loot

2 shs Hale & Norcross at 1000 per foot, s 3.

4 sbs Empire Mill & M. Co. at 212>£ per sh.
10 shs De Soto at 4 per share.

38 shs Imperial at 140 per share.
20 shs Imperial at 141 per share, s 30.
20 shs Imperial at 141 per share, s 3.
27 shs Confidence at 42@45 per share.
10 shs Confidence at 43 per share, s 30.

5 shs Confidence at 47 per share, b 30.

6 shs Confidence at 45 per share, b 5.

20 shs Overman at 72j£@75 per fi>ot, b 30.
20 shs Overman at 70 per foot

30 shs Exchequer at 9}£®9 per share.
~30 ahs Bullion at 115 per share, b6
15 sha Bullion at 115 per share, s 5.

6 shs Bullion at 115 per ahare, b 4.

AFTERNOON SESSION.

4 sha Gould & Curry at 1009 per foot

3 shs Belcher at 335 per foot.

4 shs Belcher at 365 per foot, b 30.
3 shs Belcher at 350 per foot, 3 3.

2 shs Belcher at 350 per foot

5 sha Yellow Jacket at 9Q5©900 per foot
10 sha1 Yellow Jacket at 905 per ft s5.
lsh Yellow Jacket at 875 per toot, s 30.
2 sha Yellow Jacket at 900 per foot, b 10.
1 sh Yellow Jacket at 890 per foot

1 fh Yellow Jacket at S65 per foot, 8 30.
12 shs Yellow Jacket at 885®8S0 per fL

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 875 per foot, s 5.
lsh Yellow Jacket at 860 per foot, 830.

2 shs Yellow Jacket at 875 per foot.
24shsOphirat755@752^ per foot.
24 shs Ophir at 760 per foot, b 10.

12 shs Ophir at 752 per foot.
12 shs Ophir at 775 per foot, b 30.
12 shs Ophir at 770 per foot
72 shs Ophir at 760 per foot b 5.
12 shs Ophir at 760 per foot

24 shs Ophirat 7o5 per foot, b 5.

4 sha Alpha, G. H ., at 435 per foot 8 3.
l[ah Savage at 1080 per foot

3 shs Hale & Norcross at 990@985 per ft
1 sh Chollar-Potosi at 390 per foot, s 3.

5 shs 0 hollar- Pot03t at 400 per foot, b 30.
21 shs Confidence at44@45 per share.

10 shs Confidence at 45 per share, s 30.
10 shs Confidence at 47& per share, b 30.
1 sh Empire M A M Co. at 210 per share

6 shs Overman at 67 per share.

5 shs Overman at 70 per sh, b 30.
Amount of sales $186,425 00

"Wednesday* April 4.
384 shs Ophir at 770@750 per foot
48ahsO|.hir at760@765 per foot b 10.
12 shs Ophir at 755 per foot s 3.
36 shs Ophir at 760 per foot, b 3.
24 shs Ophir at 760@750 per foot 36 d.
60 shs Ophir at 775 per foot, b 20.
£6 ihe Ophir at 7£0@785 per foot b 30.,

40 sha Daney at 15 per foot.

13 shs Yellow Jacket at 850(3875 perft.
2 shs Yellow Jacket at 850 per foot, s 3.

12 shs Alpha, G. H., at 490@480 per foot
4 sha Alpha, G. H., at 590 per foot b 3.
4 shs Alpha, G. H., at 480 per ft, b 30.

4 ahs Savage at 1072>£®1060 per foot.
10 shs Belcher at 365@360 per foot, b 30.

2 shs Belcher at 350 per foot, b 5.

14 shs Belcher at 35') per foot.

6 shs Hale A Norcross at 950@940 per ft
32 shs Imperial at 139@I40 per share.
10 shs Imperial at 136 per share, s 3,

5 shs Imperial at 138 per share, s 15.
5 shs Imperial at 138 per share, s 30.

90shsExcheauer at 10>£@U per share.

1 sh Empire M A M Co. at 210 pr sh.
25 shs Overman ai 70 per foot b 30.
42 sha Confidence at 45@47J£ per share.

5 sha Confidence at 50 per share, b 30.
10 sbs Baltimore American at a p ah.

fthe pining andf rienlifw £ xt&.

213

MINING SHAREHOLDERS' DIRECTORY.

List of Notices of Meetings, Dividends- As-
sessments and Delinquent Sales.

Oomprhini- the Xibim of drnpante-, District
of Location. Amount of AMemnieut; Dare of M-
llnijucin A.l»-»rti«.-iiH-nt and Sale, and Amount and Time
of raiment of UlvldciKla.

COMPILED FOB BVERT IS8CE.

AdTcrtlard In (The Mining unit N.l.-nl Iflc Prr.i
and other 9aa Frunclaco Journal**.

m«i *M'r or DAT ADV'd PIT

4*TD LOCATIO*. IUIMMK.1T. DKLI5Q'T LIST. Or HiU.

Arbttrla*. Calbtuh*. Mex., $1 Mar 29— April 9

Alpha. OoM Hill, Storey co , Not., $*J Mar M— April 24

Atiavllle. fl 25 April 14— April »

Adam* Petroleum, to April 30-M*y 19

Alameda Coal Mealing April 9

Beard A Heavrr. Lander co., Ner., 30c April 14— May 1*

Bairjplla'*. rhthuaua, Mex.. 25c Mrty 10— May 28*

Belcher, (60 April 30— May 30

Belcher. Baldwin A AbcrrtatlileCo. »20. ...April 30— May 30
Baltimore American, Storey co., New, %i. April It— Aprils?

Bum. in *iuuo

Coaala. St April »-May 12*

Comet Petroleum co., 30c Mar 51— April 14-

Crown Point Dividend payahl.- K*I U

OotuoUcfoii, II. t9 Mnr 31— April is

CaplU), Lander co., Nev., 1ft April 3— April 19

Chip lone a, Sonora, Mex., $8 April '28—May 12

Chlcaito and Detroit Consolidated Meeting April 16

Confidence. Storey co., Nov.. $25 May 4— May 18

Dancy, 50c May 12— June 9

Bmfk Quartz, Amador co., Cal.. SI April 7— April 25*

Evening Star, Humboldt co , Nev , 40c.... Mar 31— April 14'

Emerald Copper. SI Feb 10— Feb 21

Eureka. Plumas Co. Meeting May I

Exchequer, $2 April 30— May 16

Ceo. Washington, Alpine co., Cal.. $1.50. .Ear 24— April 10*
Qould A Curry Dividend payable April 6

Harker, Lander co., Nev-, 80c April 14— May 1*

Honest Miner, Lander co., Nov., $1 April 7— April 18*

Baiucom, Copper. Del Norte co., 15c May 1— May 21*

Humboldt, Nevada Annus! Mectiug April 10

Jefferson Lander co., Nov.. 60c April 14— April 30*

Jeffrey Oil, Humboldt CO.. Cal., 50c April 17— April 28

Kentucky, $1 May S— MnySO*

Lady Franklin, Alpine co., Cal., 25c May 7— June- 5*

Lady Bell, 10c April 14— April 28*

Lady Bryan, Storey co., Nev., $1 April 9— April 21

Lady Bryan Annual Meeting April 11

LaTrobe T A M co.. Storey co., Nev., $1.. April 10— April 28
La Vlctolre, $1 May I— May 21

Madison, Lander co., Nev , 60c April 14— April 30*

Monitor, Lander Co., Nev., 75c April H— April 30*

Mosquito, Calaveras, Cal , $5 April 7— April 23,

Moss Ledge co.,$2ft May 1— May 16

Maria. Cblhuaha. Mex. $2 March 31— April 14

Manchester, Alpine co., Cal Meeting April 16

North fltar. Lander co.. Nev , $25 April 2Q— May 2S*

Nuestra, Souora de Guadalupe, Mex.,$l Mar 31— April 16

Oregon, Lander co„ Nev., 25c April 14— May 1'

Oxford Beta, Esmeralda, Rev . 50c April 7— April 25*

Old Colony, Austin, Nev., $4 April 14. .April 28*

Overman, Storey co., Nev., $15 April 3— April 18

Open Sesame, 50 -April 20— May 2

Pride of the East, 60c April 14— April 27*

Providence, Nevada co., Cal., $1 Mar 17— Mnr 31*

Patrocluia A l>olorcs,lChihuuhua Mox.,$2.50-April 1-AprilIO

Peninsula, Lower Cal., $5 April 3— April 14

Refugio, Chihuahua, Mex, ,32% Mar 31— April U

Refugio, Mex Meeting April 2

Silver Cloud, Lander co.. Nev., 50c April 14— April 27*

Santa Cruz 5(lc April 14- April 28'

Sweet Vengeance, Si April 17— May 4

Siskiyou, $1.50 Aori 23— Stay 25

Sophia, Tuolumne county, $7 April 26— May 11

Sllo-honc. Lander co., Nov., $1 April 9— April 23

Siemprc Viva. Sinaloa, Mex., $2.50 Mar 27— April 7

Salauibo Copper, 50c... Mar 17— April 6

Beaton Sale March 30

Sophia Consolidated Mectiug April 12

Stephen A. Douglas, Lander co., Nev Meeting May 2

United States, Storey co., Nev., 50c Mar 17— Mar 31 »

Yuba. Yuba co., Cal., $2 Mar 31— April 14*

Yellow Jacket, Storey co., Nev , 150 Mar 17— April 17

•Those marked with an asterisk {*) are advertised in this
journal.

IlEI'HlllV & PKTEKKOYS PAYS AND SEPARATORS.

For Jtt-tl tn-Iny; And -Vin:ily:iiiuntlii(j «r««»]«l mul Nllvcr Ores.

San Francisco Metal Market,

PRICES FOR INVOICES.

Jobbing prices rule from t*n to fifW.n per cent, higher than the
following quotation*.}

San Fkasci.>CO. March 17, 1866.
Iron— Duty: Pig $9 $ ton; Railroad 60c $ 100 ftu; Bar
l@l%c ¥> ft; Sheet, polished, 3c ^ ft, common, 1%@
l#c f* ft; Plate l%c $ ft; Pipe, l%e $ ft; Galvanized
2%c V> ft-

Scotch nun. English Pig ^ ton 60 @— 65

American Pig •$ ton 55 @60

Refined Bar, bad assortment, ^ ft 3 (g>—

Refined Bar, good assortment, $ ft 3%@—

Boiler No. 1 u, 4 4 @ 5

Plate No. 6 to 9 ' 4%@ 6

Sheet No. 10 U> 13 4 64—

Sheet No. 14 to vo 5 (g>—

Sheet No. 24 to 27 5%("g)—

CuFfBR— Duly: Sheathing 3%c $ ft; Pig & Bar 2%c "# ft

Shen thing ft ft t ,36 @w

Sheathing, Old 20 (gi30

Shen thing, Yellow 30 @32

Sheathing, Old Yellow 12 (g)li

Bolts 13 <a(l6

Composition Nails 30 @„2

Ti.\ PLATEH.-Duiy: 2%c ft ft.

Plates, Charcoal, IX ft box 14 @15

PIr-Ior, I C Charcoal 12 (3)13

Riioling Plates 11 @12

B.iucaTin Slabs, ft ft 30 @ 5

Steel.— English Cnwt Steel, ft ft 12}.@16

Quicksilver.— per ft _ @fi0

For export 55 @_

Zwc.-Sheetsft ft 9%@10

LEAD.-Pigftft 8 @_

Sheot 10 @12

P'pe...-, 10 @12

_ Bar 10 <Rill

Boiux-Caliioruia.ftft ...20 (&2rf

We invite the Mining Public to examine the record of our Machines before adnplingnny other for producing similar
results. They have been In general use tor the pnsl Three years, during which time they nave been repeatedly tried in
comparison with every other mitrliine or' nolo, and of a simllnr nature, and hnve Invariably been adopted Id prefer-
ence; which facia we offer as the moat suitable recommendation, and which is attested by the following Fist o(
Principal Miills Using tlienx :

I7(One» of f>onpanicB. Locution of Miff.

niMJLn a OURRiY Virtrlnla Oirv, Nevada.

SILVER STATE KEDUCT'N ff'KS.. Empire Cltv.

OPHIR Washoe City, "

EDWARD McLEAN Silver Chr, "

SANTIARO Zephvr Flat,

RAl'HAEL A HUSTED Hold IIII1.

PIIENCH A- RESLER Dayton.

HERMAN, KETSCHER A CO Carson River,

A Si'TRO Dayton, '*

DAVTS A BARRON Carson City, "

PFKKNIX Silver Citv, "

chas 8 COUVEB Silver City;

PIONEER Silver Cliv.

L. A. BOOTHE & CO Virginia City,

A. DELAND Washoe,

■ - U MILL A MINING CO Cold Hill,

Name*nfO>\fipani6», Location of Still.

TEAKLE. ROGERS* CO Nevada.

MELVILLE KIW.SEY Sliver Oily,

HUDOIN A PORMAN..... Silver Cltv,

YELLOW JACKET Empire City,

HELDIN k iREGORY E-meralda. *'

HECKENDORN Calaveras Co.,

CARSON CKEEK Calaveras Co.,

CROWN LEAD Marl nosa Co.,

KIR BLUE LEAD Tulare Co.,

E.T STEEN AmadorCo.,

EAGLE Amador Co..

IDA MILL Owens River,

ALACRAN Souora,

SANTA CLARA Sonora,

BOSARTO k CARMAN S. nora,

LIRERTAD Sonora,

DON JUAN ROBINSON Sonora,

Cal.

Mexico.

RODGERS A GR1SSAM Silver City

ANDERSON & SEAL...... Wnshoe,

Manufactured nt the Prlnclii»l Fnunclrle« In Snn Franclwo.

HtET»T5TJKTV «Se PKTERSON,

6vl2tf At the VULCAN IRON WORKS, Nos* 187 and 139 First Street, S«n Francl«co.

NOTICE TO QUARTZ MINERS^

Hendy's Improved Patent Self-Discharging Sulphurets
PEATEE CONCENTRATOE

. Is Xieoei"vin*2f Universal Fttvor.

Reference U made to the following Milh which are using the Prater Concern raior, with some of the Improvements
attached. The Sell" Discharging Sulphurets has been more recently adapted, and tlte public attention Id called to
hie it* workin -

I BLUE LEDGE MILL, near Sranlsh Flat. El Dorado Co.

(JONEY MILL, Jacicoii, Amador Countv.
I 5U.SSKS. TUHRS & CO S MILL, San Andreas. Amador Co.
1 WINTER'S MILL, Ansels Camri, Calivcras County.

CLIO .MILL, JaeksonvillQ, Tuolumne County.

STEPHEN.s' MILL. Humboldt County, Nevada.

C1URYSOPOL1S MILL,

U. S REESE ItlVER MILL, Austin,

CARROL & ASP1NWALL .MILL, KeBse I Ivcr, Nevada.

UMON MILL, El Dorado Countv, near Mud Sprinv'fi.

NEW YORK AND EL DORaOOCO.. " " 1

And in use in other -paria of this State; also in Inaho, Arizona, Colorado and Mexico.

Asa further evidence of its worth, orders have been received recentlv from the proprietors of the following mllla,
all of whom are using these Concentrators, or have works in the immediate neighborhood 01 mills using them, viz.:

one Concentrator ordered for the Coney Mill. Jackson, Atnndor County, by Messrs. Bigelow it Bro., of this city.

Threu Concentrators for the Spring Hill Mill, Volcano, Amador Con my.

Two Concentrators for the Golden Gate Mill, Volcano, Amador County.

Four Concentrators for the Raw Hide R inch Mill, Sonora. Tuolumne Countv.

They may be seen in operation at the GOLDEN STATE FOUNDRY, No. iy first Street, Snn Francisco.

DOT- For explanation ot the above engraving, and other particulars, send for a Ciicii'ur

^ JOSHUA n£KDT,

SvlZtf No. 402 Montgomery street, Room 3, ll L JI.juI ■

4oehs N B AMiKMnn R . R. at U per cL
SOsha Union Insurance at lift pereeoL
I ft.000 Legal Tender Notes at 78 pr ct, • 30.

APTKRKOon IT It HI ft If

IM slia Ophlr at "6ft^750 per foot. ■
WanaOphlr at 7uft per root, b 10.
36 shs Optnr at 757 per share.

12 .-hi Ophlr at 759 per foot,

2 eha Yellow Jacket at t Ti per foot, b 14.
1 *q Yellow Jncketat o.i per toot.
3&hs Yellow Jacket at 870 per foot , a S.
Ish Yellow Jacket at 860 per foot, s 30.
I stis Yellow Jacket at 870 per foot

4 *hi Choi tar- Potosl at Stt'i per foot, b 30.
I2eb> C hollar- Potosf at SS2% per fool.
lab Savage at 1060 per foot.

3 ana Savage at 10C0 per root, a 30.

1 aha Savage at 1UGS per foot, 1 3.
ft shs Belcher at 3M per loot.

2 stis Belcher at 360 per foot, b30

4 aha Hale A Norcrou at 930 per foot
lOOdbji Exchequer at ll 'j per foot

ZOfilm Exchequer at 11 per fool.
IOsIik Imperial at 139 per foot.
3U ebs Kullion at 115 per ft.
5sti3<k)nlldcncean7fi per foot.

5 shs Confidence at 4ft per ft, a 30.
10 ah Confidence at 50 per tt, b30.
15 sba Confldencc at .'■. b 30.

lft sha Contldcuce at IS per foot,
ft shs CoiiUdcnoe at 60 per ft, b 20.
10 shs Ophlr at 70 per foot

6 6hs Overman at 72*4 per ft, b 30.

3ft Cal Home Ins Co. at lOTJi per cent.
Amount of sales $192,338 00

Thondny. April 5.
ISO sba Ophir at <ftO per foot, b 30.
12 6hs Ophir at 750 per foot, b 10.
80 shs Ophlr at 75043741) per loot.
68 sha Ophir at 74U@73S per foot, a 3.

13 J sha Ophir at 7?5 per foot, b 3.
24 she Ophlr at 7ti0 per foot, b 30.

1 sh Savage at 109u per foot, h 30.

1 sh Savage at 107U per foot

23shs Yellow Jacket at 875®850ner foot,
ft shs Yellow Jacket at »75(S850 peril,! 3.
1<> shs fellow Jacket at &KJ@tM0 per il b 30.
10 she Yellow Jacket at 80b<3865 per 1 1. a 30.

2 aha Yellow Jacket at 8ti0 per foot, s ft.

2 ahs Yellow Jacket at 850 per foot, a 10.
2 slin Yellow Jacket at Bftii@860 per ft, s 15.

4 6ha Hale A Norcross at 14 > per foot.

2 sha Hale A Norcross at 950 per foot, b V.

2 shs Hale A Noreross at 950 per ft, b 30.

3 sha Belcher at 350@36'23* per foot.
3 shs Belcher at 350 per foot, s 5.

1 sh Belcher at 360 per foot, s 10.

1 shs Chollar-Potosi at 385€>3S2>* pr ft

3 sha Empire MAM Co, 206®ai5 per sh.
30 shs Overman at W per foot

10 shs Overman at 73®72<* per ft b 30.
10 shs Overman at 70 per ft, b 10.
6 shs Overman at 66 perahare. a 30.
15 shs Confidence at 46^@t7 per share.

5 shs Cdnfldence at 46>i per share, a 5.
10 shs Confidence at 47 per share, b 10.
15 shs Bullion at IIS per share, s 3.

it) shs Bullion at U?>i per share,
ft shs Bullion, at 1 17 L, per share, s 5.

2 shs Imperial at 137 per share.
40 shs Exchequer at 1U>S per share.

15 shs Exchequer at 10! 2 per share, 8 3.

I sh Cal Steam Nav Co at 57 per cent, 3 S.
$5,000 Legal Tender Notes at 78li, s 30.

AlTKKNoON SKSSIOH.

13 shs Belcher at 350 per foot, 8 3.

16 shs Belcher at 360 per foot, b 30.
5 sh Belcher at 350 per foot.

I sh Yellow Jacket at 870 per foot, b 30.

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 825 per foot.
Ish Yellow Jacket at 860 per foot, b30.
Ish Yellow Jacket at S20 per foot

12shs Yellow Jacket at 315 per foot

4 shs Yellow Jacket at 810 per foot

5 sha Yellow Jacket at 805 per foot.

2 shs Yellow Jacket at 800 per foot.

3 shs Yellow Jackut at 810 per foot, b 30.

4 shs Yellow Jacket at 810 per foot, a 3.
60 shs Ophlr at 745 per foot

60 shs Ophlr at74U per foot a 30.

24 shs Ophir at 740 per foot, a 3.

12 shs Ophir at 745 per foot, 6 5.

60 shsOptur «t ""ftO per foot.

36 shs Ophir iu 750 per foot, a 3.

12 shs Ophir at 760 per foot b 3.

12 shs Ophlr at 74»K per foot b 5.
4 ahs Crown Point at 1380 per foot
4 shs Hale & Norcross at 910 per foot
2 shs Hale & Norcross at 935 ner foot
2 shs Hale & Norcross at 965 per an, b 30.
2 shs Hale £ Norcross at 9(5 per foot

< shs Chollar-Potosl at 382% per foot

1 sh Savage at 1070 per foot

4 sha Alpha, G H, at 450 per foot

1 sh Empire M ft H Co at 205 per share.

5 shs Empire MAM Co. at 200 pr sh.
Ish Empire M A M Co. at 200, 83.

10 shs Bullion at 115 per share, s 3.
20 shs Imperial at 137% per share,
ft shs Overman at67% per ah, s 3.
20shs Overman at 68% per shore.

20 ahs Sierra Nevada at 7 per share.
Amount of sales (172,863 00

Friday, April e.

2 shs Savage at 105501052% per foot
1 sh Savage at 1050 per foot, s 30.

1 sh Savage at 1075 per foot b 30.

3 shs Cal Steam Nav Co at 67 per ot

10 sha Spring Valley W* W* at 70 per cent
49 shs N B A Mission R R Co. at 69®60.

17 ahs Yellow Jacket at 860@840 per foot
ftshs Yellow Jacket at8i0®845 per ft, s30.

4 shs Yellow Jacket at 865 per foot b 30.
25 shs Chollar-Potosl at 382%@385 per ft

11 shs Chollar-Potosl at 400 per foot, o30-
121 shs Ophir at 743®745 per foot

2 shs Hale v Norcross at 9'tft per foot

40 shs Crown Point at 14- 0@U10 ner foot
69 shs Imperial at 140@137 per share,
"shs Empire M & M Co at 195 per ah.
48 sha Belcher at *6»@t70 per foot b 30.

21 -li- Relcher at 3lu®355 per foot

3 stis Belcher at 365 per foot
40 shs Daney at 14 per fool.

30 shs Sierra N-v-.da at 7 per share.
711 stis Exchequer at 10 per share
86 shs Confidence at 4<>@4U% per share.
15 shs Confidence at 39 per share, a 30.
Amount of sales $898,912 00

214

Wt pining and Mmtifk $«#*.

|Jlinitt0 Jtomtuwy.

• OALIFOBNIA.

Mono— Bodie District.— The most cheering
accounts me daily received. The monthly
shipment of bullion from the Empire mine
shows a steady increase of the precious metals.
The Superintendent of the company anticipates
by the opening of the spring (say May) to be
able to forward to their head officer at New
York double the amount of bullion from this
mine that has been shipped during the last
year. I have no doubt of the result from a re-
cent examination of the mine, together with
the experience of the past year in treating the
ore, as well as new and important improve-
ments and appliances that will soon be brought
into active operation in reducing and amalga-
mating the ores.

The Homestake Consolidation claims are
situated on the southeast side of High Peak,
while their mine is at the foot of the hill on
the west side. Tbis company havo now in
active operation three shafts, and are taking
out some of the richest ore that I have ever
seen on this side of the mountains, (not
selected.) The whole vein, taken out from
casing to casing, will pay not less than $200
per ton. This figure may seem rather high to
many of your readers, but lam satisfied, should
they make an examination, as I have, they
will more than confirm this statement. All of
the bullion taken from this district averages
about ten dollars per ounce. The Crescent,
located some two years ago, is one of the most
valuable in the district, and is favorably
situated between High Peak and Bunker Hill ;
the former on the west and the latter on the
east ; the Empire on the north and the Home-
stake on the south. The proprietors of this
fine location claim one surface claim of 200
feet square to each locator, with the right to
all gold, silver and copper veins, and all other
minerals, with all their dips, angles, spurs and
feeders, that may be found in said location.
The area of this plot of ground is 400 feet
wide and 1,000 feet long, and is prominently
marked out by having' erected at each corner
suitable posts, three feet high, upon which is
elegibly marked the names of the locators, the
date of the location and the number of feet by
each locator. The company recently com-
menced a perpendicular shaft of the largest
size, about the centre of their group of claims,
and have now reached to the depth of 160 feet,
at which point they struck bed rock. Upon
penetrating into the rock they found a fine
looking ledge of pay ore. The company are
now preparing to sink fifty feet deeper, at
which point they will run drifts at right angles
for the purpose of exploriug the entire piece of
ground.

Columbus District. — Was first discovered in
the latter part of the summer of 1864, by a
party of Mexicans, and from that time up to
the latter part of I860 1 ttle or no work was
done on the ledges except for the purpose of
securing a few specimens and what was nec-
essary to comply witn the mining laws in re-
gard to locations — consequently it is not in a
very forward f-tate of development. The deep-
est shaft in the district at the present time is
not over twenty-five feet deep. This district
is situated about seventy-five miles in an
easterly direction from Aurora, and about
thirty five miles east of McBride's Ranch. The
principal ledges are the Revenue, Buluarte,
Ural Mint, Dumay, Yellow Jacket, Nightin
gale, Baltic, Stamp, Mitchell, San Jose, Cin-
cinnati, San Pablo, and Tesora. The ore in
this district is somewhat similar to the Hot
Spring and Montgomery ores in its component
parts. The thickness of the ledges varies
from fifteen inches to five and six feet. The
formation is granite and slate, the latter over-
lapping the granite formation from three to
twenty feet. The village of Columbus con-
tains from thirty-five to forty cabins. There
are now employed between fifty and sixty men
in opening out and developing the mines, and
rich strikes may be looked for during the
coming summer Plenty of water is readily
found by sinking from two to ten feet anywhere
in the vicinity of the village. Wood lor fuel
purposes and fresh water have not been found
nearer than fifteen miles of the camp. An
immense basin of salt lies about two miles east
of the town.

Lone Mountain. — Exceedingly rich mines
have been found by some Mexicans at Lone
Mountain, thirty miles northeast of Silver
Peak, in the south-weBt part of Nye county.

The Governor and his party left here on
Friday morning last, accompanied by an escort
of twenty U. S., Cavalry. Among others I
noticed Hon. John Vandewater and Hon.
John C. James of your county ; also. Senator
Lambert of Washoe county. — Aurora Corres-
pondence of the Virginia City Enterprise.

Plague County. — We learn Irom the En-

fuirer that the Badjer Hydraulic claim, near
)utch Flat, cleaned up, the other day, as the
result of a fifteen days' run with foi.r hands,
the sum of $3,000. It is held in thirteen
thares, and the amount above will pay, after

deducting expenses, about $150 per share.
The Bough and Ready, in the same vicinity,
cleaned up $2,500 as the result of fifteen days'
washing.

A Rich Strike.— Last week a ledge was lo-
cated on the lot of C. A. Tuttle, "Esq., by
Judge Fellows. H. H. Fellows, Walter Fellows,
and three or four other fellows, which prospects
immensely. Bock taken from a depth of four
feet, and assayed by Dr. A. A Veatch, yielded
at the rate of $447.40 to the ton. The rock
would not be taken for mineral rock by a
novice, but it is undoubtedly rich. — Auburn
Stars and Stripes.

An immensely rich quartz ledge has lately
been discovered iu the Fair hydraulic claims,
at Gold Bun, Placer county. Several nuggets
have been found, varying in value from five to
twenty-five dollars.

Nearly all of the original owners of the
Pacific lead, below Ophir, have disposed of
their interests at prices ranging from three to
three dollars fifty per foot. But feet cannot
be purchased in the ledge at these prices now.
We understand that the best ore from the mine
has been negotiated for by Swansea agents,
and that the yield will be over $300 per ton,
principally silver. — Auburn Herald.
' Co/fax Quartz. — We saw yesterday a hand-
some specimen of gold-beariug quartz, brought
to town by J . H. Neff, Esq., from the Bising
Sun ledge on Bear Biver. It was beautifully
besprinkled with free gold. On Monday fifty
feet of the ledge were sold for 85 per foot.
Sta?-s and Stripes.

The Dutch Flat Enquirer learns that the
quartz excitement in the vicinity of Colfax
continues unabated. The ledges are situated
near Bear Kiver, and almost immediately on
the Grass Valley road. Many are confident
that the ledge3 are the continuation of the
Grass Valley series. The rock bears a striking
resemblance.

Tuolumne County. — We have some won-
derfully rich float rock this week, picked up
near Shaw's Flat, in which vicinity, at various
times, have been found considerable .quantities
of the same character of quartz, evidencing that
somewhere in the neighborhood is a lead of
fabulous wealth. — Sonora Courier.

Shasta County. — The Courier says that we
are pleased to notice that Jones & McCall's
claim is producing rock rich in sulphurets, re-
sembling the Muletown product. We believe
this lode is going to prove very rich ; but if it
will pay only eight dollars per ton, it will be an
immense fortune to the owners. It is six feet
wide, and so easy of access that the expense of
taking it out will be comparatively nothing for
years to come.

The Kellinger Mine.— A correspondent of
the Shasta Courier writing from Copper City,
says : The indomitable Gooch has melted
twelve ounces of sdver and gold from forty
pounds of Kellinger rock. The Kellinger lower
tunnel is now in eight hundred and fifty feet,
and is in what is considered case rock. The
upper tunnel is probably nearer the ledge than
the lower one, and the rock is somewhat harder
but of the same kind. It is the same kind of
rock that the Bully Hill company stopped work
on. It shows iron and copper sulphurets, and
assays in gold and silver. Some of you Shasta
folks may think we will not strike a good ledge
here. It may be so, but we would rather think
of seeing the sun stand still upon Tay Bully,
and the moon in the valley of Narwarket, than
not 6trike a good ledge in the Kellinger. Af-
ter the Kellinger, the fabulous riches of Bully
Hill will be opened. Then men will say :
" What a fool 1 was not to hold on to my feet I"
Such is life, Mr. Editor, such is life.

Plumas County. — From the Quincy Union.
we learn that Messrs. King, Neesman & Co.,
who own the quartz ledge discovered near the
Sulphur Spring Ranch in Mohawk Valley, last
lall. have been crushing some of the quartz
from the ledge, in an arastra. The rock pays
about $20 to the ton. They think they are on'
the main lode, and have already taken out
enough paying quartz to keep one arastra run-
ning all 3ummer. If the rock continues to pay
as well as it does at present, a mill will be built
on the ledge this season:. Two other ledges
have been discovered near the above ledge,
which prospect fully as well.

Calaveras County — T/ie Keystone.— The
Copperopolis Courier says that the strike re-
cently made in the new shaft of the Keystone
claim bids fair to be an important one. In
the bottom of the shaft, which is about four-
teen feet in depth, is a handsome lead about
two feet wide. The lead is widening mate-
rially toward the northwest, and may lead
to a large and valuable deposit of ore.

Copper Ore.—G. T. Meader & Co. shipped
yesterday, March 3lst, 1866, by steamer, 127
sacks (13,970 pounds) of Union mine copper
ore. The sloop Dorinda carried off sixteen
tons of Keystone mine ore, shipped by E. B.
Parker & Co. — Stockton Independent.

Mariposa County — Copper. —The Stockton
Independent, March 31st, says : Two hundred
and ninety bars, or pigs, of smelted cop-

per, brought from Phillips & Haskell's smelt-
ing furnace on the Buchanan lead, at the head
of Chowchilla creek, Mariposa county, is now
at the store of J. Pache & Co., commission
merchants, Levee street. The lot weighs 17,-
612 pounds, and the metal assays about ninety
per ceot. of pure copper. A letter from the
mines, received by a gentlemen in this city,
says that the discoveries recently made on the
Buchanan lead proves it to be one of the rich-
est mines found in the State. At a depth of
sixty feet, the vein of ore is five feet wide, and
the mineral is of an oxtraordinary rich quality.
Astonishing developments will undoubtedly be
made in that section of the country next sum-
mer.

With the new furnaces, it is claimed that
ores averaging five per cent, can be made to
pay, and that with a furnace costing $3,000,
three tons of copper bars a day can be reduced
from the ores. The new furnace is encased in
water, which prevents the breaking, cracking
and warping from heat, so common in ordinary
furnaces. The copper reduced by this furnace
will cost $30 per ton, and the expense ot sack-
ing and transportation of ores is saved. It is
claimed that the machinery of the new furnace
can be put up in ten hours' time: after its arri-
val on the ground. The cupola of Ha>kell's
furnace was cast at the Golden State Iron
Works, in this city ; and Coffey & Bisdon
manufactured the wrought iron casing. A
pile of copper bars, from the furnace, may be
seen at Coffey & Bisdon's shop, on Market
street.

Nevada County.— Bagsdale & Co., have
struck an immensely rich ledge, about one mile
southwest of the Globe ranch, near the cele-
brated Stockton lode. They have been taking
it out rich for several days past, but on Satur-
day struck it richer than ever, and took out
over $1,000 in a few hours.

Arastras. — The Grass Valley National is
informed that Win. Eberlin & Co who own
the Bunker Hill ledge which has been worked
for six or eight months, and has paid as high
as thirty dollars a ton, are now engaged in
putting up two arastras, near Bough and Ready,
to work their rock. For some time past the
rock from their ledge has beeu crushed at
Smith & Co.'s mill, near the above place, but
the owners of the ledge, thinking that more
gnld cquld be saved by using arastras iu crush-
ing, have been induced to put up two and try
them. Water power will be used to run the
machinery.

Alpine County. — Rich Assay. — Judge Bur-
bank, of Virginia, who by the way is again
with us looking after his mining interests, lately
had five different pieces of rock from the crop-
pings of the George Law claim assayed at
Virginia. They ranged from $181 to $1,394
to the ton. The highest assay was about $900
iu silver to $500 in gold. The George Law is
owned by Judge Burbank and a few other
citizens of Virginia who are so well satisfied
with the claim that they contemplate the erec-
tion of a 6U-stamp mill during the coming sum-
mer. The croppings are immense and will
pay well for working. — Chronicle.

E. H. Errickson and J. Smith, the forepart
of the present week, discovered a new ledge
lying northwest and parallel with the Wide
West Co.'s claim. It is well defiued, having a
bold, continuous outcrop, the rock from which
looks fine — exhibiting native silver. They
have named this claim the " Desperado," and
have commenced work thereon. The General
Grant company, Raymoud district, have some
fine gold bearing rock They had penetrated,
on Thursday, four feet, with nq indications of
a back casing, or wall. — Silver Mountain
Bulletin.

The Monitor Gazette says : Workmen on
the Merchant's ledge have cut in about seven
feet, and the ore looks better as they get in.
They are 500 feet uuder ground in this lode,
and the amount of ore which may be sent to
mill is almost unlimited. Mr. G. G. Payne, of
this place, has been quietly engaged during the
winter proving up and testing the value of the
Sailor lode, up the canon between here and
Mogul, and as quietly securing to himself the
title to the s me. From the different assay
bills we have seen of this ore, ranging from $11
to $138 per ton, and from the width and gen-
eral permanent appearance of the lode, we think
we are justified in concluding that Mr. P. has
a good thing.

The superintendent of the American Min-
ing Company, finding the work of pumping out
the shaft both laborious and expensive, has put
a dam across Monitor creek, above town, for
the purpose of taking out the water to be car-
ried in flume to the works, where it will be
made to turn a twenty-foot overshot wheel,
which will be geared to the pump and perforin
a service.

In Alpine District, the St. Helena Company,
near the head of Indian creek, have been at
work all winter, and a few days since struck
ore to encourage them wonderfully. The Good
Hope Company will resume operations again
in a short time, hopeful of showing milling ore
at uo distaut day.

Sierra County.— A correspondent of the
Mountain Messenger, writes from Newark, in
the north part of the county, as follows : The
late rains have filled our ditches with the pre-
cious fluid, and our buckskin purses with
precious dust. Every man here is employed.
The Nevada claim is paying very well at
present. Mr. Martin Perkins, who left here
last fall with a large fortune accumulated in
this claim, returned a week or two siuce, and
placed the boys again on the lead they had
lost in his absence. The Swiftsure claim, Miles
Schofield proprietor, turns cut a wonderful
supply of dust weekly, owing to the good man-
agement and persevering energy of Mr. S.,
though he labors uuder many disadvantages.
The North American claims are paying well,
and give employment to a large number of
men. , The claim consists of sixteen shares.
The Boston claims, Charles Kenny & Co., are
paying from six to eight dollars per day to the
hand, working through an incline and washing
their gravel the year round. The Vermont
claims, C. O. McQuestion & Co., struck it rich
last week — as high as twenty five dollars per
car load. Mr. J. P. DeNoon is prospecting
the old Reading ground. Success, 1 hope,
will ultimately be his reward. The Phcenix
claims, Sutherland Brothers proprietors, pay
largely, employing twelve or fourteen hands,
In the Washington, Rntledge & Co., there has
been no washing done since last fall, but a
large pile of evidently rich gravel is accumu-
lating for spring. It is with regret that I
state the Gem is worked out, so we shall place
her ow? the list of the dead. She has done
good service, and contributed largely to the
prosperity of this camp.

Another correspondent of the Messenger
gives the following from St. Mary's District :

The mines were discovered late in the lall of
last year by parties going to Excelsior. They
lie directly on the Henuess Pass and Sierra
Valley road, about twenty-five miles from Sum-
mit City. There have been some thirty-four
claims located, and work has been going on all
winter on some of them.

The United States Company, General Grant
ledge, have sunk a shaft to a depth ol 50 feet,
and rock taken out from that depth assayed in
gold, $54.15 ; silver, ©12.10 — making a total
per ton of $76.25.

The American Chief Company have a shaft
down twenty-five feet. The Abe Lincoln and
Little Savage Companies working on the Roch-
ester lead, have each a shalt about twenty feet
deep. Top rock, taken from the Warner Com-
pany and Sampson ledge, assayed $15.73, sil-
ver and gold. The Young America Company,
Monumental ledge, have a shaft fifteen feet
deep.

Lumber can be had here at fifteen dollars per
thousand, and wood and water are plenty. The
cost of working the ores here will be trifling.
There are two towns laid out at the present
time, one called Spring Garden City, at the
junction of the Henness .Pass and Sierra Val-
ley road, and within a short distance of the
mines.

WASHOE, NEVADA.

The Virginia City and Gold Hill papers re-
port favorable indications from various quarters
this Spring. The leading companies seem to
be finally ready to take hold of the great Sntro-
Comstock drain-tunnel. Recent strikes of
abundance of rich ore at great depths are hav-
ing a brightening effect. Besides the facts
stated in the weekly stock reports, on another
page, we clip the following paragraphs from
the Enterprise :

The Yellow Jacket company have at present
en immense body of ore of extraordinary rich-
ness. The ore appears daily to grow richer
and more abundant. A large amount is being
taken out. In whatever direction drifts are
run within the bounds of the vein good rock is
found.

Some very rich ore is being taken from the
Kentuek claim, Gold Hill. The company are
putting up steam hoisting machinery, when
large quantities of ore will be raised.
EEE3E EIYER, NEVADA.

We condense the following from the Reveille
of recent dates :

Good Assays. — J. P. Spaulding has laid
npon our table certificates of assays by J. R.
Murphy, of the National bank, of mineral ob-
tained from the White Mountain district, just
discovered in the White Mountains, fifty miles
west and south of Silver Peak. No. 1 yielded
$17.27 in silver; the Quaker City, $2,164.98
in silver; Good Intent, $12.50 in silver, $21.99
in gold ; and the Waverly, $86.38 in silver,
$25.01 in gold. The ore procured from the
Quaker City is a rich silver glance, and that
from the Waverly argentiferous copper.

The Confidence mill has been closed for
needed improvements ; four barrels will be
addeJ to the six tubs already in the amalgar
mating department, and an additional furnace
erected, making four iu all. Work progresses

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Byetvniuticiilly on tho mine, and they are push-
ing Ihe exploration ind extracting ore al the
same time. The oompftQf i<* also workiug the
Tojcarora raiue, muu d in Murehuli Uunun,
froin which excellent mineral ia being pro-
cured. VVheo the mill is cum pie ted a large
amount of fcBperiot ore will have aecuiifolaCed;
and tli»- vaffc ol reduciiou will move steadily oo,
<— SpaaUliiig and < ahaie;
have been prospecting iu the IV bile Moun-
taints, about lilu mi led west uf the Silver Peak
district, add Ibej discovered and located six-
teen ledgee. varying in size from thrve to twelve
feet I iej named the n ;>v di at riot the \\ bite
Mountain. Some of tho veius exhibit gold
without a trace of silver, others silver without
a trace of gold, and others again contain both
gold and silver in varying proportion-. Many
ol the specimens are very beautiful, and the
pn'-'-ni;.' of copper has given to them the solt
nt tints. Cuhaiey discovered uleo in
the mountains forming the eastern boundary ol
F'-it Lake, and about fifteen miles from White
Mountain district, three large veins of silver-
bearing mineral, specimens Irom which exhibit
pjasses ol dark sulpha ret of silver, but he
could not prospect the range thoroughly on
account of the Indians— the Ibdlttnft tribe—
who are- thieving1 rogues, aad lejuircd inces-
sant watching.

Ortasua JJis'ri't.—A new mining district.
Darned as above, has been laid out on the edge
of Death Valley, about fifty miles Southeast of
Silver peuk. The leads are from four to fifteen
feet thick, and assay from $21) to $40U per
tou. There is plenty of wood and water witlnn
Bis or eight mites, though none is fouud iu the
immediate vicinity of the mines.

Mount Vernon. — We enjoyed, recently, tie
pleasure of a visit from Captain Robert Knapp,
superintendent of the Mouut Vernon company.
The Captain is at present working the mines
of the company loeated iu the Mammoth Dis-
trict, numbering, we believe, seventy ledges ;
and he has commenced a tunnel which will cut.
in the distance of 500 feet, at least fifty veins —
Upttavds of thirty of which belong to the com-

fiany. This number does uot include the bliud
edges. The tunnel has an open cut of 121)
feet, and has been run in forty-five feet. Capt
Knapp is an experienced and intelligent min-
ing superintendent, and the enterprise he has
been selected to conduct will prove one of the
greatest in magnitude yet undertaken ia the
countrv.

FROM THE NORTH.

A correspondent of the Montana Post writes
from Helena, March 1st :

ALhough the weather is still severe, active
preparations are being made by all tor Spring.
In riding through the numerous irulches, one is
surprised to see so much work bein» done this
early in the season. Uriz2ly, and particularly
Gry Gulch, show great activity, tliu latter be-
in;; completely filled with piles of pay-dirt, one
of them estimated to contain $28,000. Those
who worked this gulch last season did not find
the good pay streak that has since been struck.
Oro Kino Gulch is receiving a practical dam-
ming, much more effective for good than wordy
efforts in the same line previously indulged in
by unfortunate ipinera. Two profane utilizers
of water, of considerable length, have been run
across this gulch— one at Junction, and the
other a mile above. Quartz mining is receiv-
ing more and better direct attention than ever
before in this vicinity. Many miners are de-
voting their whole time to the development of
their quartz property; and iu the coining sea-
sol, the rich belt of leads extending in a north-
easterly and south westerly direction, acros-
the heads of the neighboring gulches, will des
serve the attention of others than " pilgrims."
Worden's mill, on the Cliff extension of the
Big or Crcesus lead, is finely progressing toward
completion ; and it will not be long before we
shall know by practical demonstration whether
our fifteen miles of quartz bears the same re-
lation to all neighboring leads that the Irish
girl supposed the turtle did to ceitaiu vermin,
when she called it the "daddy of all bed bug3.

Another writing to the Post from 'Pipestem
Fork," says :

New lodes have been struck this winter ;
one, which is eight feet in width, shows the
precious metal in nuggets, all over it. The
Emigrant has now a shaft down some forty feet
in depth, and the rock is richer than ever.
Free gold can be obtained from any of the
rock, and by roasting in a common fire, globules
of silver can be plainly seen. When the mill
gets once at work, I will furnish the returns of
the amount of rock crushed aud the yield per
ton.

A communication in the Post, from Deer
Lodge, says :

Quar'z interests in this county are being re-
garded with some affection by even the most
anti-quartz on the-brain people, the Butte City
leads proving themselves of great richness and
extent. There are some thirty loads prospect
ed, shafts having been sunk to a depth of
twenty to seventy-five feet on each. 1 have

good authority for saying that the sum of $22,-
mm was off red for a claim on the famous
"Bocker" lode near Silver How.

The Original is be <1 by a New

Yoik company* and i' fa more than exceeding
the anticipations of the lucky own ere. The
Uice Brown ia also ne, berfdee the

Brady, ' us the jumpers cull ii.i
Virdis, Union, and u host ol otherg, the names
of which 1 cannot recall. Irom German Culeh
I hear the mo I Buttering accounts. There are

about -luo miners at work, and they are alt
doiog well. French Oalcb and Silver Bow are
.ill promising much belter than it has been
supposed they would, and there will be employ*

inent lor a large force this season.

ESMERALDA, NEVADA.

The Union alludes to seeing seven bars at
the express office, Aurora, from the Diana
claim, at Hot Springs. The bars weighed up-
ward-of 180 pounds, and were the result of
two weeks' crushing iu the company's little
mill.

NEW MINING LAW.

Ax Act Entitled an Act Concerning Part-
nerships fob Mining Purposes — Ap-
proved.
Tiie People of the State of California, represented
in Senate and Assembly, do enar.t as follows:

Section 1. Whenever any two or more per-
sons being owners, occupants, or locators, of any
mining claim, or when ony two or more persons
shall have associated themselves together, with or
without any written agreement, (but not as a body
corporate,) for the purpose of working or prospect-
ing any mining claim on any of the public lands
of the United States, shall, after being notified in
writing by anv member of said mining company
that they have been associated in said mining
claim, be deemed to be copartners for the purpose
of prospecting or working said mining claim, and
shall bo subject to the provisions and liabilities im-
posed by this Act.

Sec. 2. After a mining claim shall have been
located, any person who shall be a member of
the company desiring to work said claim, may
notify the other members of the company of his or
their desire to have an assessment levied against
the owners of said claim for the purpose of pros-
pecting, working, or developing such claim, desig-
nating a time and place for a meeting of the
members of such company for the purpose of levy-
ing such assessment; such notice shall be given as
provided in the fourth section of this Act, and if a
majority of the shares in such mining claim be
represented at such meeting, then a majority of
those present at such meeting shall be authorized
to levy such assessment ; but if a majority of the
shares in such company be not represented at such
meeting, then a majority of tho.se present shall be
authorized to cause the said mining claim to be
prospected or worked, and thereafter the owners in
such mining claim shall be liable for their respect-
ive proportion of the expenses so incurred in pros-
pecting, working, or developing such claim, to the
extent of the value of their interest in such claim,
and thereafter assessments may be levied from time
to time, not oftener than once in thirty days, by any
member not delinquent of said mining company,
against delinquent members for the collection of
sufficient amount of assessment to pay for the work-
ing and prospecting of such claim up to the time
such assessment is made, and such delinquent as-
sessment maybe collected as in this Act provided ;
provided, that when the mining compauies have by-
laws designating what amount of work sha'l be
done in such claim, then any assessment made as
provided in this Act shall not exceed an amount
sufficient to pay for the work required by the by-
laws; and, provided further, that no new assess-
ment shall be made until all previous assessments
have been paid, or the remedies for the collection
thereof shall have been exhausted.

Sec. 3. Any member of a mining company, or
his heirs, executors, administrators, or assigns, in
any mining claim, who shall neglect or refuse to
pay any assessments, or shall neglect to perform
any labor or other liability which shall be-
come due from him under this Act, may, after
the expiration of thirty days after such assessment,
labor, or other liability has become due, be notified
in writing by any remaining member or members,
or by his or their agent, that such assessment,
labor, or other liability is due, which written no-
tice shall specify the name of such mine and the
district wherein it is located, and shall particularly
mention the liability which has been incurred.

Sec 4. Such notice, and all other notices re-
quired under this Act, shall be served as follows :

First — If the party reside in the county where
the mine is located, it shall be delivered to him per-
sonally or left at his place of residence.

Second — If the party reside out of the county,
but within the State, and his place of residence is
known, such notice shall be deposited in a post
office or express office, in a sealed envelop, with
postage or express charges, as the case may be,
prepaid, addressed to such party at his place of
residence.

Third — If such party reside out of the State, or
his place of residence is unknown, such notice shall
be published once a week, for eight successive
weeks, in some newspaper published in the county
where the mine is located, if there be such paper,
otherwise, in some newspaper published in an
adjoining county.

Sec. 5. If the person so notified shall neglect
or refuse to pay or discharge such assessments,
work, or liability, for ten days after personal ser-
vice or leaving notice at his residence, when such
service has been had or notice so left, or for twenty

days after deposit in post or rxprcms office of such
notice, when such deposit has been made, or uniil
the expiration of the full period of publication
herein provided) when publication is made,
tor inch delinquent Basil be deemed to have abso-
lutely forfeited and abandoned to the other inem-
Mid miniug company, all tho ri^ht, title,
claim, and interest owned, held, or possessed by
such delinquent in the mid minmjr, claim, such por-
tion thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy such
delinquency ; the remaining member or members
may sell the interest of such delinquent member in
ami to 8UCh mining claim, or so much of said in
tercet as may be requited to pay such nsscsfmenf
or liability, together with costs of sale.

Sec. G. All sales under the provisions of this
Act shall be at public auction at tho mining claim,
and shall ho made by any constable of the town-
ship, auctioneer, or Sheriff of tho county, and by
giving ten days notice thereof by posting written
notices in three public places within the mining
district where such mine is located. The notice
shall also specify the extent of the interest of the
delinquent, and tho amount of the delinquency, and
the name of such delinquent member or members,
at tho time and place of such sale, which place
shall be within the district where the mine is
located, and shall commence by offering tho small-
est number of feet or shares insuch claim for sale,
and continue selling at tho same time and place
until a sufficient number of feet or shares is sold to
pay the delinquent assessment or liabilities, and the
officer selling shall execute a deed to the purchaser
or purchasers, and such deed shall be received in
all courts as prima fade evidence of the lawful au-
thority of the officer selling, and of the regularity
of al! proceedings prior to the execution of the
deed, and as prima facie evidence that all the ri^hr,
title, and interest of tho party delinquent has been
lawfully and rightfully sold and conveyed to the
purchaser, and tho purchaser's title to such mining
claim shall bo absolute.

Sec. 7. The provisions of this Act shall also
apply to all persons who have refused or neglected
to sign articles of incorporation or a deed of trust
in any incorporated mining company.

Sec. 8. An Act entitled an Act concerning
partnerships for mining purposes, approved April
4th, 1864, is hereby repealed.

Sec. 9. This Act shall take effect from and
after its passage.

« i ^ ■*•—»

The Origin of Things,

Glass Hocsrs and Throwing Stones. — In
the reign of James I., the Scotch adventurers
who came over with that monarch were greatly
annoyed by persons breaking the windows of
their houses, and among the instigators was
Buckingham, the Court favorite, who lived in
a large house in St. Martin's fields, which from
its great number of windows was termed the
■' Glass House." Now the Scotch, in retalia-
tion, broke the windows of Buckingham's man-
sion. The courtier complained to the king, to
whom the Scotch had previously applied, and
the monarch replied to Buckingham : '"Those
who live in glass houses, Steenie, should be
careful how they throw stones." Whence
arose the common saying.

"Hear, Hbab!" — This phrase, originally
"hear him," was first used iu Parliament to
remind membors of the duty of attending to
the discussion, but gradually became what it
now is, that is to say, a cry indicative, accord-
ing to the tone, of admiration, acquiescence,
indignation, or decision.

Thanksgiving Day. — In 1623, after the Pil-
grims had gathered their harvest, Governor
Bradford sent out a party to hunt for game,
■'that they might- furnish themselves with an
abundant feast and rejoice together, alter they
had gathered in the fruits of their labors." So
they shot the game, cooked and ate it, and
also feasted Massasoit, together with ninety
of his Indians. They "thanked God with all
their hearts for the good world and the good
things in it," and so kept their first Thanks-
giving. Iu 1646, the venerable Governor Brad-
ford said : " Nor has there been any general
want of food among us since, to this day." —
This, we believe, is the origin and history of a
festival which is soon to become a national
institution.

Make a Cat's Paw of One. — Richardson's
allusion to this phrase in his dictionary fully
sustains its origin as given here. He says :
"Catspaw, (common in vulgar speech, but not
in writing,) the tool, the instrument, derived,
probably, front the fable, in which the ape em-
ploys the cat to pick the chestnuts from the
hot coals with her paw, while he is quietly
cracking them."

This fable is related in a story of a cat and
monkey, in a "Voyage. Round the World, by
Dr. John Francis Gemelli Carreri, 169S." The
doctor was told by D. Anthony Macbado de
Brito, admiral of the Portuguese fleet in India,
that in order to punish a malicious monkey, he
placed upon the Bre a cocoa nut, of which
monkeys are very fond, and then hid himself to
see how the animal would take it from the fire
without burning his paws. The canning
creature looked about, and seeing a cat by the
fire-side, held her head in his mouth, aod with
her paws took off the nut, which he then threw
into the water to cool, and then ate it. Hence
the saying.

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Saturday Morning, April 7, 1866.

Look Out for Illegal Advertising !

All assessments of corporations levied on,
or subsequent to, March 26t,h, are governed by
the new law approved on that day. We notice
that some of our important mining companies
are advertising their assessments illegally in
the daily and weekly press of this State. As the
new law is more liberal in its provisions for
advertising than the Act of 1864, these com-
panies have yet time to retrace their steps and
begin anew and right. We speak of the mat-
ter for the bene6t of all concerned. We have
prepared a set of correct blank forms for ad-
vertising assessments, which we furnish free on
application at our office, together with rules for
advertising and copies of the new law.

Mining Laws of 1866.

It is our intention to issue, in cheap pam-
phlet form, previous to May 1st, a full and cor-
rect copy of all laws relating to mining adopted
by the California and Nevada State Legisla-
tures of 1866. Some of these Acts are of
vital importance to every citizen interested in
mining. — April 1st, 1866.

Houston, Hastings & Co. — These fashion-
able clothiers are 60 well known in California.
and in fact throughout the Pacific States, that
it seems like an old story to say that they have
the finest establishment in San Francisco, and
are acknowledged leaders of fashion. Our
story may be old, but ^eir goods are new, and
those who wish a stylish or becoming garment
of any description, can be accommodated with
a good fit, without fail, at Heuston, Hastings
.& Co., corner of Montgomery and Sutter
streets.

Correspondence. — During the absence of
our senior, we have fortunately been well as-
sisted by our correspondents, as our paper
today will Bhow. We have another letter
from " JD" on hand, and expect another from
" Prospector" next week. Mr Ewer will have
something to say of Nevada county next week

The Teachers and pupils connected with the
Lincoln School, contributed the very I andsome
sum of one hundred and thirty dollars toward
the Lincoln statue, which is to be uncovered
to the public, with appropriate ceremonies, on
he 15th instant.

Keith's Desulphurizing Process— Mining in
Colorado.

Prom a communication published in the
Alia of the 2d inst., written by a correspondent
who signs himself " Argus," and dated " Gold
Dirt, Colorado Territory, March 10th, 1866,"
we take the following :

lyon's smelting works,
The first ever erected within the Rocky Moun-
tains,and, 1 believe, the first within the Uuited
States, for the treatment of gold, are giving
great satisfaction to the proprietors. They
have been paying $60 per ton for galena ores
that will average 75 per cent, of lead. This
was for their own use, to get litharge to be
used as a flux in smelting. The process of
smelting is looked upon as the very best
method for treating argentiferous galena ores,
and the estimated cost for suitable works (for
silver ores) does not exceed $25,000. There
have been extensive discoveries of silver lodes
in this neighborhood, particularly at Argentine
and. Snake river. The latter place is west of
the mountains, but so near the summit of the
range that it is inaccessible during five mouths
of the year. The ores found there are argen-
tiferous galena, mixed with chlorides and a
little antimony. If the yield should be only
ooe-fourth as good as the assays that have been
returned, it is a very " big thing." Mr. Lyon
went^East a short time ago, taking with him a
button of bullion weighing 150 pounds. lam
informed that he will endeavor to organize a
strong company for the purpose of putting up
smelting works for custom work in every dis-
trict where there is a likelihood they could be
profitably employed. If this can be carried
out it will be of great benefit to miners, as cus-
tom mills are much needed.

THE GOLD DIRT LODE.

The Hope company (Baltimore capital), who
last year purchased part of a celebrated lude
known as the " Gold Dirt," and erected a large
mill, with machinery to work the Keith Desul-
phurizer, at an expense of over $250,000, is
cleaning up 82,000 per week, and expect to
double this yield when they get all their shak-
ing tables at work. The Keith process for
desulphurizing refractory ores has cost its
projectors a large sum of money, and much time
and patience to perfect. It is now considered
a success, and is greatly superior to anythiog
else in the field, always excepting the old
smelting process. As it bids fair to become
in general use in this Territory, and is prob-
ably unknown to most of the mining men in
your State, I will give you, as well as I can, a
short description of the process and machinery
as used at

THE HOPE MILL.

The mill is three stories high. On the upper
floor, a "Blake" crusher breaks the ore to
about the size of a bean. The ore thus broken
passes into a ball-grinder on the floor below.
This grinder is formed of a revolving iron bar-
rel, with the staves about one-sixteenth of an
inch apart. Within the barrel there is about
half a ton of two pound balls to pulverize the
ore until it is fine enough to pass between the
staves. It is then carried by an elevator to
the upper fiuor, where it passes on to a drying
table (the tup of the furnace), afterwards being
scraped by a rake into a long trough, where an
archimedian screw works it into an elevator,
which carries it to the upper floor again. Here,
after passing through a screw, it runs into au
iron pipe, four inches in diameter, at one end
■of which is a small blower, and at the other the
fire-place, consisting of a circular sheet iron
stove, three feet in diameter and three in
(light, lined with fire brick. This fire-place
opens into a furnace. The blows before men-
tioned force the pulverized ore through the
flames in the fire-place (causing the sulphur to
ignite) into the furnace, where the ore coming
in continuously with flaming sparks keeps the
whole mass in the furnace on fire, until all the
sulphur has exhausted itself and the furnace is
full. The vapors and fumes pass off through a
hole at one end of the furnace, connecting with
a high chimney.

The ore is then scraped out of the furnace
into a vault below, and is allowed to cool. It
is then carried by elevators to the second floor
aud fed through a hopper into small ball
grinders, on the same principle described
above, the balls only weighing two ounces
each, of cast iron. These pulverize the ore as
fine as flour, and it is afterwards put through
a wire bolter (eighty meshes to tie tquareinch)
into a vat where there is a stream of water.
The ore is mixed with the water by revolving
combs, and the mixture then passes out of the
vat by pipes on to the copper amalgamating
ublee', which are the s-hape of a washboard, and
are kept oscillating by machinery. These
works can, it is stated, treat forty tons of ore
daily, and only require eight hands and a 15-
horse power engine to ruu them.

MINING PROJECTS.

The success of the Lyons and Keith's meth-
ods in saving the precious metals, has caused

Colorado stocka to be in a little better demand
in the Kast, and there is every prospect we
shall have lively times shortly. In a few weeks
it is expected that some twenty mills will be
rolling out the gold. The Naragansett, Gun-
nel!, and Smith 4r Parmelee mills are doing
well. The Black Hawk company, one of the
strongest in the Territory, will soon have sixty
stamps going on the old process, intending
afterwards to smelt the tailings in works they
are going to build for that purpose. The local
papers almost daily report sales of mining
property in the East, and sometimes in Europe.
Many of these, I am afraid, are not founded on
facts, or are greatly exaggerated before they
reach the sanctums of the purveyors for the
press. It is not likely that many large sales
will be effected before some good dividends
make their appearance.

Inventions for desulphurizing ores have be
come surprisingly numerous of late. Unfortu-
nately ,however, most of them show a lamentable
ignorance of chemical and metallurgical facts,
and are as inadequate and worthless, as their
inventors are positive and sanguine.

It requires some time, as well as full expo-
sure to the oxidizing influence of the air at a
suitable temperature, to effect a proper decom-
position of the metallic sulphurets, and if the
period during which each portion of the ore is
exposed to such an influence, be no longer than
the descriptions yet given would lead us to
infer must be the case in Keith's process, the
amount of desulphurization effected will nat-
urally be very ' small. The arsenical, and par-
ticularly the antimonial ores, which are not
uncommon in Nevada, are still more difficult
of decomposition than the simple sulphurets.
The introduction, too, of pulverized ore into a
furnace by means of a blast, and the strong
currents of air thus produced, must of necessity
entail a large mechauica! loss in the finer
portions of the ore, which would be carried up
the chimney ; a loss that would be unavoidable
without the use of expensive condensing ap-
paratus, and which, with rich concentrated
sulphurets, would be very great indeed.

The invention, however, has at least the
merit of not basing its fundamental claims
upon the direct desulphurizing powers of
steam or carioii.

We should be glad to learn more fully the
details of the Keith method, as well as the
various processes now being introduced lor
smelting the richer silver ores of Nevada and
Colorado. Any reliable information respecting
these processes , and the character of the ores
treated by them, will be thankfully received
by us.

Lecture on Life. — Mr. John Quincy Adams
will lecture at the First Presbyterian Church,
Stockton street, on Tuesday evening, April
10th, at eight o'clock. He has chosen as his
subject :

Life. — The lecturer first dwells upon the abstract idea
of Life ; and fiom the works of creation, displayed lu the
Garden of Eden, deduces the consideration of the general
and essential existence of the principle oi lire in Nature. It
shows that Art imitates this principle ; Mylho ogy deities
it, and in it we behold the evidence of the being of a Crea-
tor. Associated Willi these ideas, are those of change and
Death, considered in the abstract. The third princi,«tl di-
vision of the subject treats of Human Lde ; which it re-
duces to its elementary divisions and subdivisions, namely,
the Physical, Mental and Spiritual Existence, with a review
of their leading incidents. The concluding consi lerali >n
is that of the Perfect Life, ol which the Saviour was the
tvpe, aud shows that in Him we live and have Eternal
Life.

Mr. Adams is a member of the Society of
California Pioneers, aDd the Young Men's
Christian Association, of this city. He came
from New York ;o this State when a child, in
1S46, arriving here after a six months' voyage
by sea, in March, 1847. He was one of the
pupils of Mr. J. C. Pelton's first public school,
in 1849, and has growu up with the city.

The object of the lecture is to assist the
speaker in the completion of bis collegiate
course at the Benicia Law School. He has
the hearty co-operation of several prominent
clergymen, and from our own acquaintance
with the young gentleman, we couaider him
both able and worthy, and trust he will meet a
complete success. Tickets of admission for
gentlemen and ladies, one dollar ; single tick-
ets, fifty cents.

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Nevada Mint. — Work will boou be com-
menced on the new United States Branch
Mint, at Carson City, Nevada. Senator Nye
telegraphs that the plans, etc., have been for-
warded by mail.

MINING PAETNEESHIPS,

The new law concerning mining partnerships,
published in to-day's issue, waB introduced in
the Assembly by Mr. Singleton, of Sierra. It
elicited much attention in the Legislature dur-
ing its passage, and was several times amended,
and its provisions extended. Doubtless, by the
perversions of selfish and dishonorable men,
the law will work hardships to,o wners in some
instances, yet we are not without faith that,
upon the whole, it may prove generally benefi-
cial. It will certainly put an end to the prac-
tice that has long been orevalent, of one mean,
contrary member of a company holding back
and debarring the majority fiom proceeding
with their prospecting. It will also cause men
to be more careful who they take into co-
partnership with them iu mining enterprises.
Under the new partnership law, persons who
enter into mining association with various
parties should select associates of tried honor
and virtue, or they will in the end get badly
burned, frozen, or smoked out. In our opinion
the law is too unlimited. Every owner in
unincorporated mines should become familiar
with it. We are satisfied that many miners
will accept Mr. Singleton's law with favor. It
will certaioly accelerate mining, and soon put
in operation hundreds of mines that are now
lying dormant. The number of incorporations
will likewise be increased. Upon a closer ex-
amination we shall speak further of the pro-
visions of this act.

Tht Knox Amalgamator. — This pan, an
illustration of which is advertised in to-day's
issue, has proved one of the most successful
inventions in mining machinery. If we mist ike
not, it now stands the pioneer amalgamator at
present in use in Calilornia and Nevada. Its
cheapness in first cost, and its simplicity of
operation are among its strong points, while
another of its best recommendations lies in the
fact that practical millmen repeat' their orders
for the Amalgamator and Separator, frequently
using them in connection with pans of later
pattern and invention. Mr. Knox has bnt few
equals in his experience and intelligence in
quartz mining and ore reducing, in either Cali-
fornia or Nevada, and both the inventors and
manufacturers of Knox's Patent Amalgamator
and Separator, have well earned an envious
reputation among those best informed of their
merits.

From Ione, Nevada. — A friend writes :
My interests or business here, at this time}
do not call me much out into the hills, but
having a small but very rich sample of ruby
silver presented to me the other day, I was led
to the mine to see fcow easy it is to take out
from the "Great Eastern," on London Hill,
tons of good ore, since they have struck it big
and rich. I could speak with good encourage-
ment of several ledges doing well in furnishing
good milling ore. We have two very impor-
tant machines now before our miners here, viz.,
the Gardner crusher and Guiod's Crocodile.
The latter is a very voracious chap, devour-
ing, and I should say thoroughly digesting, a
ton of quartz in 45 minutes. Many say it is a
perfect success.

But of far more interest to us, as miners, is
the Austin invention of a machine roaster to
desulphurize and chloridize ore. [A descrip-
tion of the furnace, above named, will be found
in another column.]

The present yield of petroleum in the East-
ern states, is estimated at 12,000 barrels per
day, of which 11,415 barrels come from Penn-
sylvania alone.

Antidote for Poison. — If arsenic (rats-
bane) is taken, swallow the white of an egg.
If acid poison is taken, such as aquafortis, sul-
phuric acid, prussic acid etc., swallow soda and
water or saleratus and water, or any alkali.
Salt and mustard taken in warm ivater will
vomit immediately.

Fourteen tons of rock from the Allison
Ranch lead was crushed last week, which paid
the sum of seventeen thousand dollars. It
seems the longer they work this mine the bet-
ter it pays.

£hc pininfl and* Scientific gxm.

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Much. ISM.

This catalogue, just published, forma a pam-
phlet of tbirlj-lwu paces, and gives promluent
localities of about one hundred different" min-
eral apecie*. together with short descriptive re-
marks upon the method (if occurrence, and the
character of the samples, yielded at the various
localities named, it also cuntuius a list of the
principal publications, alreudy extant, bearing
upon the mineralogy and geology of California,
together nilli notices ol various [Dioei
collections, both public and private, in this
(State ; and several pages of interesting notes
by the author upon the geographical distribu-
tion and general geology of the precious met
als and valuable minerals of the Pacific Slope,
l'rof. Blake bus already contributed much iu
this direction, and we welcome the report, here
noticed, as an important addition to our avail-
able knowledge of the mineralogy of California.

New York Metal Circular.

New York. March 2d. 18C6.

Tin has declined without any business of
rons,',|aonce. We quote Straits, 25, 15anca,
26, aud English, T.\<„ to 2:i3., cts.,eoIdi Part
of the arrivals of Straits from the East Indies
hail been sold previously. The importations
for the month are 90U slaba Banca. 8,lll)U slabs
.Straits. (6 600 from the East Indies,) and 30
tons English.

Set:i.TKK has been quiet, with a retail busi-
ness only. We quote fj?g(o)7 cts. gold. The
imports for the month are 300 tous, and the
stuck 1)00 tons.

Ooppkb has been very unsettled. In the
middle of February a few forced sale3 of Lake
nen made at W.trJ^i.i cts., but this low price
attracted speculation, and 500,001) to 000,000
lbs. Baltimore were sold at 35'2@36 cts. The
quotation was then 3l3 cts. for this kind, and
37 for Lake, but during the last few days sales
have been made at lower prices. The bulk of the
stock is not offered, and it is difficult to give
reliable quotations. A parcel of 50 tons Chili
C ipper, imported from England, was sold on
private terms.

The unfavorable advices from England con-
tributed to the dullness of our markets, but it
seems not unlikely that the lowest point has
boeo reached there.

The last mail from Chili reports the blockade
of Caldera raised, and the port of Valparaiso
alone was not open at latest dates. Opera-
tions at the mines are represented as very
much curtailed, and there seems to be no doubt
that the supplies from the West Coast will fall
short during this year.

Lkad has been very duil. Manufacturers
have scarcely bought anything, as they are
still supplied by their own importations.
Small parcels ol Spanish and German have
been sold as low as 6>.< and 5% cts., gold.
The better kinds of English are still held at
6% cts., gold.

The importations for the month are 2.300
tons ; the deliveries lor consumption are esti-
mited at 1.500 tons, and the stock at 3.500,
against 5,500 tons on March 1: 1805, and 800
tons on the same date 1864.

WlNTEBHOFF & Co.

IIEUSTOX,

HASTINGS

& CO.,

THE

F^SIIIOIV^IBLE CLOTHIERS

OF SAN FRANCISCO,
a;:i; SKI.I.lMi

8 T "S" 31, K 8

CLOTHING,

THEIR 3V E W

— OF —

FURNISHING GOODS

TRUNKS, BAGS, AND VALISES,

*.U- AX Rcduoi'd Prices. -»n

Knox's Improved Patent Amalgamator and Separator,

"Wltli Palmer's Patent Steam Cliawl>or or I>Ie.

THIS COT RBPRBSBNTa AN AM*L
gtmntnr ami Separator that has stood the

test of BIGHT YE.iit-' practical wnrkiug in

Ike gold mines ol California, and iw uoaily
iii>- - 1 in" time in the silver mines »f Nevada,
having ueeo Introduced into the Brst Fteam
mills tm ill ia the i lien Territory, ninco which
Lline Ui'-y have beun successfully working

against iv 11 competition.

The great advantages those Amalgamators
have over any others, (ire —

1st. Much legs Cost.

2d, They Ho not '• flour" the mercury,
and cnllcci any that may have boeu " sick-
ened " in the battery or grinders,

3d J The *' sloshing " motlou given to the
pulp (by the revolution of the muller under
the stationary frame) against the amal-
gamated copper plates that are fastened to
the frame, and by tliia menus catching the
Cue guld aud mercury that will uot settle.

4th. The gale in the cone, through which
the palp Is discharged , wffere there is the
least motion, almost precluding the pos.ti-
blity or any granulated mercury or fine gold
escaping.

There arco^er 500 of them in use in Call-
fornia ami Nevada, where thoBo i uteres tod
can see their practical workiugs.

ISRAEL W. KNOX, oit
"W. A. PALMER, Inveniors,
Hvl3-pl2q At the Golden Grtte Iron Worku, .No. 19 First street, Sun Frnnclaco.

For further particulars, inquire of

San Francisco Prices of Copper Ores.

San Francisco, April 6, 1866.
"We give the following as at> approximate
price'at which copper ores can now be Bold in
this city. There is do sale for ores which assay
less than 12 per cent :

Prr ion.

Per ton

1'2 per cont.

ore I'M Oil

22 re,

ce3t, ore....

. .f 65 35

13 "

23

" "

.. 69 10

14

23 00

24

.. 72 90

15 "

37 60

25

.. 77 20

16 " '

40 80 28

!C CI

. . 80 70

17 " '

45 10

7

18 "

49 40

23

" "

.. 89 10

19 " '

63 711

29

20 '•

58 0C

30

(i <t

. . 97 50

21 " '

To calculate the value of ore which assays
30 per cent, and upwards, multiply the per
ce itaiie hy S3 25, and you have the price which
will be paid. For instance — suppose you have
ore which assays 35 per cent — multiply 35 by
$3.25. and you have 3113.75 as the value of
the ore. These prices, we believe, will be found
substantially correct, and can always be re-
alized.

LIST OP OFFICERS OF C0RP0EATI0NS
AND MINING COMPANIES.

[POBUSHED IN THE FIK3T ISSUE OF EACH MONTH.]

[Hclow wo give the date of recent meetings held in this
city and the names of officers chosen ur appointed. Every
bona -fide company is invited to send us the result of their
election, to be thus put on record, gratuitously, with uuy
other facta of general interest J

Daney G. & S. M. Co.— March 5th. Trns-
tPes : W. W. Palmer, W. B. Johbaton, Ed.
Martin, A. Pavillier, E. J. Fringle, C. Collis-
cliotn, Ed. Bailey. President, \V. W. Palmer;
Secretary, A. Noel ; Treasurer, Bank of Cali-
fornia; Superintendent, W. VV. Palmer.

Siempre Viva Silver M. Co.— March 26th,
Trustees : P. H. Uanavan, Charles Mein^ckel,
B. Lefevre. Thomas Taylur, M. Scholl. Presi-
dent, P. H. Caoavan ; Secretary, John F.
Lohse ; 'I'reasurer, O. Meinecke ; Superintend-
ent, E. Ley a.

RECENT INCORPORATIONS.

Temple Spring Petroleum Co., located in
Los Angeles county, California. — Capital stock,
$240,0(1(1. divided into 2,400 shares of $100
each. Trustees: Chas. L. Low, A. C. Nichols,
Ira P. Rankin, Nathaniel Page, and Francis
De Long.

Graham G. & S. M. Co., located in Santa
Craz county, Oaf.— Capital stock $200,000,
divided into 2,000 shares of $100 each.
Trustees : Washington Meeks. Milo Calkin,
J. R. Sproul, W. B. Swain, aud B- G. St. John.

Yuma M. Co. — Principal place of business
is San Francisco. Capital stock, $20,000, di-
vided into 2()0 shares of $100 each. Trustees :
R. W. Kirkham, Irwin McDowell and George
F. Hooper.

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Important Notice. — In anothercolumn will
be found an advertisement forwarded to us
from New York, by the "Wurtz Amalgamating
Company, cautioning persons from infringing
upon Wurtz's patent, by manufacturing and
using sodium amalgam. The specifications and
claims of this patent will soon be published in
the Mining and Scientific Press.

San Francisco Stock and Exchange Board.

Bid.

United States 7 3 lOths $ 80?£

Gov. Legal Tender Notes 78>£

State Bonds, 7 "ft cent 85

San Fraucisco 10 $ cent

San Frautisfeb Bonds, 1855. 6 ^ ccut 71

Am Francisco Bou^s, 1858, 6 i^ cuut...... 69

SnciMtnento ( ily Bonds, 6 "$ eent

Sacramento County Bonds, 6 "§ cent 68

Marysville Bonds, 10$ ceut 76

Stockton Bonds, 10 $ cent 60

Yuha County Bouds,10 $ cent .... 80

Butte County Bonds, 10 $ cent 75

California Navigation to 55

State Telegraph Stock 32

Sau Francisco Gas Co

Sacramento Has Co.

Spring Valley Water Co 68

Asked.
$ 81

60
100
65
85
73
57
85

RAILROADS.

Sacramento Valley Railroad.

Omuibus Rudroad

Central Railroad Co

North Beucli and Mission ....

50
59

.MINING STUCK*.

Opbir $ 7-15

Uouid & Curry 1015

Empire M & M. Co 2i,0

Sierra Bultes Quartz Co

Central

California

Savage 1055

Chnliur Poiosi 390

Hale & Norcross 9.^5

White k Murphy

Sierra Nevada.

Yellow Jacket 862

Overman 68

Cedar Hill Tunnel

Wide West

Crown Point ; 1400

Antelope

Emuralda l

/Etna

Ileal del Monte

Bullion, G. H 116

Buckeye *

Mick Sides

imperial 1 JO

Alpha 430

$ 750

1030
£05

1060
392
940

"io

865

HI
460

Oakland Water-Cure.

A PRIG leStt 1861, WE OPENED A HYGIENIC HOARDING
ind LadlM1 iiimWi [nstlmto In Oakland. Ho
rteuecd atlice thai IJioo, in
Icltfaol all tho*e dbeawa peculiar to fe-
milwfi at ttitiI us iii-jit ciuiiiiion t<i uii, a\ei umioi San
frduclaco Induced ua to give up the treaimeni ol genito-
men in iht my. We li*v« iccordbigl) removed our entire
Hnttnng, bloc tro- magnetic, »<»! »■> inuaauc A|>puratu».
which wi '■■■- & eapecialli [0 the trtatmeni ui mafe«.toour

I i. -a llli lii-itiine ,:i:in" ibfl B»J . BTld have I oil lid. alter a

[rial ol wVen niontbit, that trontlemen a* well a.- lady im-

over, at our PuuntaJii Farm Care, one-thlrt (aster

than 111 the city oi >mi Kraiiclsco The climate lure i> the

in.-! i'v ,n ,imi bmchnj tu be round in the Btata. The vri'inids

command a view un»uri>av>i'd in the world. Tin* Iiimhii-
Hon u nuui-iied with an abundance "i pure, son watqr,
frotn numerous Bprlnga; and we now "iter toMlnlater*,
Teachers. Liw.utj, M.tn.TA, MerchaiitN .MmIi.uh,-. I jir-
iners, and nil oilier w,.| Tin ihtxiih. wlm desire to try the
advantage 01 theouh ralioiiui system ol uiedieiiR-. the lion-
luialliienul' our Hygienic Home mid Cure. Young mm

who luivi* become debilitated ur loai ibeir heaiih bj excess.

tve toll, ftspoaure* or ehervatlne babua, contracted iIuuukIi

sot Physical Lawa, may wnliu^nnd more ol 1110

elirouragenienia tiny need, ami mrana thai wiiirtstore

l lie 111 (.. health, I hail el-v where III < a lu.riiui

» e claim lor Water-(*ure and Uyglenlc Mi dlcatton Bupa<
run- .id\iiniagvao*er all s,v»tein< ol drug niedlcatluu in Hie
cureol all dbturaera, whether acu;e <o iiiiutiie; that It Is
rollowed b>' none of those debilitating diseases, Mich as
Piles, Chronic Dlarrhcaa, Torpid Liver. Uouxtlpa In-
tense Nervousness, Neuralgia, etc., nor iiu.se terrible Bed*
ondury Diseases, known as Varia m svrelliug ol the veins.
Necrosis, or Decaying ol the Bones. Ulceratl 1 the

l.ltnba, Mwreuriul Uheumailsni, [Trotoal mi mi ores, etc.,
wlneli we well know reMlit l.oill the I iei- m-e m imnurv
r.nd other metallic dru^s, together with Mimnlmita uml
vegetable poisons given to overcome acute discuses.
The Oukluiid Wuter>Cure nnd Eye Infirmary

is iiv rar the must complete 111 its rac 111 ties rdr thocureuf
all aiseases commonly treated in all BuBlern Wawr ('urea

of any like establishment on this coast, and the only one in
Calllonilu e.iiiiiueted iiccordfiig to the 1 In nry ami Practice
ui the New York Hydropathic College, we use all tonnsof
Warm nnd Cold "«t Sbeet Pueks. the Eleetro-t'lieiiiical
Biith. Steam Baths, Improved tin/. Baths, Uotich Bathn
.1 Patent Spray Hath, and fctaglc Baths. The lust named
WAS ui iiinied by Ur Smlih "lib special relereocc to ill©
cure 01 those diseases peculiar 10 miner-, namely: Rheu-
matism, Inflammatory nr Chronic, Silir Julius. Paralysis.
Mercurial. Lead, aud O ik Poisonings. It Is a sure cure lor
Ague and Fever. It ntds more than any other Baili wc
haveyel used in erndk-uMng all kinds ol ilruys und Iniec-
tious poUons. and 111 the cure of all disorders Inuucid by
exposure to dampness and water, loui air. absence ol light
aud electricity, retorting incials, the maluria 01 rivers und

- I U I... ... ■!,.... ....... _ ._■.

OjVXJTIOIV.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN;
hereby notified that a patent

In 18G5, tlie shipments of com from Chicago
reached -10,000,000 bushels.

Postponements und Alterations.— Secretaries arc
requested to give notice of postponements, or alterations
which they may desire made In their advertisements at
their earliest convenience. New advc-tlsemcius should be
sent in as early as possible

SDBSCRniERS who do not receive Che Mining and
SaEsriiiu Press in due time, are requested to inform the
publishers.

27th,

quicks

their o

■THE PUBLIC ARE
as allowed, December
8tM. nnd is*uedJuue 27th, 18b5, io Professoii Henhy
;, lor ihe use of sodium and amalgam* thereof w* i
cksilver, in the extraction ol prtciuus metals from
ores. All persons using said amalgams, or purchasing
or selling sodium or snld amalgams tor use iu the treat-
ment of gold or silver ores, arc hereby cautioned that they
will be prosecuted to llie full extent ol the law.

The patents of Professor Wurtz have been assigned to the
Wurt/. Amalgamation Company of New YorkcHy. It 1st io.
Intention of the said conipuny soon to appoint agents :or
California and the other mining States andjTerrilorlcs. In
the meantime, applications for licenses to use sodium nnd
lis amalgams may be addressed to the company, at their
oltiee. No. 57 Broadway, New York,

C. ELTOX KICK. Secretary.
March 9th, 1856. Hvl2-6t

Its correspondents nrc men of science and le'irulug, atid
hail from all parts of the coast. It is published at fclau
b'raucisco. at $5 per annum, or $3 for six months. Address
Dewey k Co., publishers of Mixing Press, Sau Francisco;
fNye Couuly'NuwS.

arshy grounds. Where there wus a lair constitution
toft, even when drugs hud been uoplicd tor moiilhsai d years
without a cure, wc have, hi the past seven years, treated
succession? the following diseases: Chronic, inflammatory

and Mercurial Rheumatism : Paralysis; Lune., Bronchial
and Cutiirrhul Affcoiioiit.; Diseases of ihe Heart, Kldiie\s,
Liver; Dyspepsia, Constipation, Erysipelas, Scrofula; Piles,
Intlammatiou oi the Bowels, Chreiiic and Acute Diarrhoea,
and all diseases and weaknesses peculiar to male and fe-
males. No physician in California l-< so favorably situated
to luriihvh so many home com oris and ny^ieblc condillons
that are indisiieusHble to the speedy recovery ol nervous
and chronic invalids We have the only truly heahhlul
boarding place In ihe State tor men, women and children,
with plenty u\~ saddle and carriage horses lor the use of pa-
tients and boarders.

To that class ol Diseases and Weaknesses peculiar to fe-
males, und the medication that liydioputhic or Hygienic
physicians employ in their cure, do we invite the -necial
attention of patients and iheir iriends. The euse ami rnp-
Idltv with which females stitfcrmg irom general or speciul
debility, recover In the bracing cllniiiie of the Bay, under
Hygienic Medication, together with ihe universal success
that has attended the treatment ol 'females at Ur. Siui h's
Institutions, (both in Uaerumento und Sun Francisco) has
Induced us to make this class ol human afflictions a spec-
iality of our Institution. We have treated (mostly in the
cure"), over 3V0 females, several ot whom had been "bed-
ridden" lor months and years, and all have been decidedly
benefited, ami with but tew exceptions, returned- io their
homes in from two to six weeks, solar r^'-vered as no long-
er to need a physician. We have never vet learned of a
single instance of a relapse into their torrher condition.

There is not one female Invalid In twenty that has been
suflering from nervous debility or diseases , ecullur to her
sex, that cannot be permanently cured by spending from
four to six weeks at our Cure, and at the mere cost of $luo.
This statement we make in confidence, from an experience
of the last seven years Prom the many who have been
treated at our Cure, we have yet to learn of a single regret
from husband or wife oi the time or means tiny have ex-
pended in Hygienic Medication.

New York, Aug. 1, 1853.
To nil trhotn it ma;/ concern:

This ceriilies, that Dr. Barlow J. Smith is a graduate of
the New York Hygleo-Therapeutic College, which College
has a regular Charter from the Legislature of the State of
New York, and is authorized to crant Diplomas, conferring
on its students all and the same privileges and immunities

In relation to the practice of the Healing Art, that are con-

1 pi. mi.

Dr. "Smith has also devoted much attention to Fhrenolo-

s of any Allopathic or other Medical

College i
Dr. Sm
, especially iu its connection with Physiology and Path-

try, .

ology, a portion oi the time under the instruction ol Fowler
A Wells, of this city, and has labored successful. y as a
teacher and lecturer on these subjects.

R. T. TRALL,
Principal New York Hygieo Therapeutic College.

To aR whom it mny concern:

I have known Dr Barlow J. Smith, both in ouroftlceas

n Student, and a practical I'hrenologlst Iu the country, and

from what I know of bhn I can chi-ertully recommend him

ran honest, faithful delineator of character, andassuch

can cheerfully recommend him to the public.

For the good of Science.

L. N. FOWLER, 3U8 Broadway, N. Y.

Dr. Smith apends a part of each day In San Francisco, at-
tending to family practice and to Phrenological and Physi-
ological examinations at his office, Room 13 Armory Hall,
up stairs, corner Montgomery and Sacramento streets.
Ortice hours from 11 A. M. to 2 P. M. Circulars sent on ap-
plication. Address, ^
U.1KI.OWJ. SMITH, M. ».,

20vlltf San Francisco, Box 473.

California Steam Navigation

^3^3 COMPANY.

Steamer CAPITAL CAPT. E. A. POOLE.

" CHKTSOPOLIS....CAPT, A. FOSTER.

« YOSEMITE

" COSXELIA CAPT. W. EROMLEY-

" JULIA CAPT. E. CONCKLLV.

One of the above steamers leave BROADWAY WHARF,
at 4 o'clock P. M. EVERY DAY ({Sundays excepted), for
Sacramento and Stockton, connecting with light-draft
stenmersfor Marysville, Colusa, Chleo, and Red BlunT.

Steamships AJAX, PACIFIC, ORIZABA, CALIFORNIA,
ACTIVE and SENATOR, leave, as advertised, for Hono-
lulu, Portland, Oregon, New Westminster, British Colum-
bia, Victoria, V. I., Santa Barbara, San Pedro, and Sao
Diego.

Office of the Company, northeast corner of Front and
Jackson streets.

it. m. h.vrtshorm:,

13vl2 FreBldent.

Our Circulation.— The .Mining and ticiKMinc Phkss
has a large and permanent subscription list, and enjoys a
more universal circulation amomr stockholders and per-
sons directly interested in mining than any other paper on
this coast. ,

218

®k pining and Mmiiik fro**.

Oil in Colorado, — The Denver News chron-
icles the finding of large quantities of oil in
that S' ate. It says : We have every reason
to belive, from the indications and discoveries
made, that portions of our Territory are as rich
in petroleum as the celebrated Pithole District
in Pennsylvania. Near Canyon City, a we 1 is
now yielding twenty-four barrels per day of the
best quality of "green oil." This well is only
seventy-five feet in depth, and is the only well
that has been sunk for oil in the Territory.
Some others are going down, but none have
as yet reached any considerable depth.

Practical Education. — AmoDg the novel-
ties recently added to the Santa Clara College,
says the San Jose Mercury, is a printing
press, with a fine assortment of new type. The
mechanic arts are now carried to a greater ex-
tent in this college than any other institution
of the kind in this country. Electrotyping,
daguerreotyping, telegraphing, practical assay-
ing, engineering, printing, and various other
arts and sciences are thoroughly taught. Two
companies of cadets are also thoroughly trained
iu military tactics.

The Term Copperhead. — It is perhaps wor-
thy of interest, as settling any controversy that
may arise, that the word "Copperhead " was
first used in a political sense by Mr. John
Knssell Young, now of the Tribune, in a letter
from Washington to the Philadelphia Press.
This occurred in August, 1861 .

There is a lump of gold iu Washington, dug
from the Montana mines, worth $17,U00.

Trades and Manufactures.

Pacific G-lass "Works

Are now prepared to execute orders for the manufacture of
Ail Kind* of Bottles to Order.

Office, No. 621 Clay street, San Francisco. 3vll-3m

JOHN DAMEL,
(SUCCESSOR TO 0. GOill)

MARBLE W O R. KL S ,

No. 408 Piue St. bet Alonujoinery and Kearny, San Francisco.

Mantels, MonnmentH, Tombs, Plumbers* Slabs,

Etc., On band and Manufactured to order.
J8®- Goods shipped to all parts of the State. Orders re-
specifulij solicited. 6v8-8m

IVA.TBLAJVIEIL, GBAT,

General Furnishing Undertaker,

6M1 Sacramento St., turner ul Webb, San Francisco.

Barataw's Metallic Burial Cuslcets and Cases,
ltf

THIiOiraitE KALLE.MlEltC,

Maker of Models for Inventors.

MACHINES, MATHEMATICAL, OPTICAL AND PHIL-
OSOPHICAL Instruments, Scales, Weights, etc. Steel
Stumps, Dies and Die sinking, i^iubussing stumps. Repair-
ing oi machinery prumpuy attended to.

No. 413 Market street. Sail Francisco. n7-tf

ARTIFICIAL LEG,

Manufactured in Philadelphia, Penn.
JAKT1S JEWJETT, AGENT.

629 Washington Street, San Francisco, Cal. 10v8-lm

FIRE, HYDRAULIC & SUCTION HOSE,

And DL-eatlxei1 XSelting.
M. 31. COOK <& SOIST9

801 Battery Street, San Francisco,

Are now manufacturing as above. Fire, Hydraulic and
Suctiou Host:, and Leather lielliny, of any dinieusluii and
in any quantity which muy be desired. Fire Hose and
Belling constantly on hand or manufactured to order. Also
Saddles and tluise Collars.

The subscribers would respectfully ask, purchasers to call
and examine their snick— also ttstiLiiuiiiuls of the efficiency
of their work, from such as have used their hose both for fire
and mining purposes A diploma was awarded to us last
year, by the Mechanics' Institute, of this city, and a silver
medal Lhis vear. 12vll-iy

SALTS' FRANCISCO

CORDAGE MANUFACTORY.

CONSTANTLY ON HAND,

-A Large and Complete Assortment

OF

MANILA OOKiDAGrE,

FOR MINING PURPOSES '

ALSO

WHILE JLINE, BALE ROPE, ETC.

Manufactured from Pure Manila Hemp.

Hoisting Ropes for Deep Shafts,

- — ALSO

Lines for Ferry Boats,

Manufactured to Oriler.
Office at TTT-BBS «fe CO.»S„

Nos. 611 jiud 013 Frontstreet
Manufactory at the Potrc UvlO

Professional Cards.

Our Patent Agency.

The Patent Agency of the Mining and Scientific Pbess
has been signalized with remarkable success during the
past two years. The importance to the inventive genius of
this const of a thorough and rclluble agency forthesolicita
tion of Letters Patent from the United Stutes and foreign
Governments cannot be over-rated, and the Proprietors of the
Press, feeling the responsibility which rests upon them, and
the reward which must follow the faithful performance of
their trusts, will take care to afford inventors every advan-
tage to be secured to them through a competent and re-
sponsible agency upon this coast.

©. C BUGBEE «fc SON,

ARCHITECTS.

DESIGNS, MACHINE "B>It AWIXG-S, AXXJ
DRAWINGS ON WOOD.

74= and 75 Montgomery JBloclt

SAN FRANCISCO. 25vl0-3m

FKEBFJtKK MAXSELL.

Mechanical & Architectural Draughtsman,

No. 422 California street, corner of Lcidsdorff.

JAMES 3VX. TAYLOR,

Attorney and Counsellor at Law,

COURT.COMMISSIONER, appointed bv the Fourth District

Court, COMMISSIONER Oi- DEEDS for Nevada

and Massac h use :ts,

Court Block, Sun Francisco.

Entrances opposite City Hall, Merchant struct, and 636
livlltf Clay street.

DR. H. AUSTIN,

DENTIST,

IVo. ©34= "Waslilngton Street,
Between Montgomery and Kearny Streets

[OVEIl SAN FRANCISCO BATHS]

SAN FRANCISCO. 20vl0-qy

A-XJOTJST :k:tjivjvst,
Stock Broker,

Member of the
San Francisco Stock and Exchange Board,

Buys and Sells Stocks, Bonds, Etc.
Office, No. MO Washington Street, San Francisco.

O. 3T. IDJEIETIfvEIV,

Mining; Engineer and Metallurgist,

Address - - - - - Nun Francisco.

WIX/LI^lTvI I*. BLAKE,
MINBNC ENGINEER,

Will make Surveys and Examinations of Mines, or give
advice regarding their working, the erection of Ma-
chinery, etc.

Office at Union Iron Works, corner of First nnd Mission
sis., or Lock Bux 2,077 Post Office, San Francisco.
Ilv22qy

W. O. ANDREWS,

NOTAET PUBLIC

lOvSoy

AND COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS,
626 Montgomery Street.

GEOBGE II. BAKER,

Lithographer & Engraver,

So. 522 Montgomery St., San Francisco.

MINING STOCK CERTIFICATES LITHOGRAPHED
IN MOST ARTISTIC STYLE. CALL AND
EXAMINE SPECIMENS.
I0v8-tf

SHERMAN DAY,
!MCin.in^ Engineer,

No. ST Montgomery Block., San Francisco,

Will examine, survey and report upon mines, and cons
and advise concerning investments m mining property, or
the machinery management mid expenditures of mines.
22q*

REMOVAL.

MOISTS. A~ COULON,

Informs his patrons that he has removed his DRAWING

SCHOOL from Pine sireet to

4 1 O Kearny Street.

Drawing Classes in the Evening will take place ns usual.

DRAWINGS FOR PATENTS aVi-uratel v and neatly done.

SOvil-lm

Volume Twelfth. — The Mining and Scikntipic Press,
with its last issue, commenced its twelfth volume. Sinco
Dewey & Co. have '• held the ribbons " its gait has been
rapiu toward a perfect journal. Its appearance evidences
its prosperity, but duuhtless, like snme of Hie rest of us,
it can sraufl increased encouragement. Lctsucu he given,
and, our word Inr it, volume thirteen will acknowledge
receipt, — [Golden Era.

Boole Printing should be considered and treated
as one of the higher branches of the ■' Art »f Arts," and
itsexecution entrusted only to experienced and intelligent
wnrkmrn. Strictalleutioa will be given to all orders tor
Boon and Pamphlet Printing entrusted to the Mining and
Scientific Preps Job Offict1;

Electrotype Cuts, Engravings, Etc. — Our Job Printing
Office is abundautly supplied with elegant engravings, or-
naments, and other emoelishments to suit the various
branches of industry iu this Stale.

Metallurgy.

METALLURGICAL WORKS,

AND

Practical Mining School,
Bryant Street, Between Third and Fourth.,

SAN FRANCISCO.

THE Proprietors are at all times prepared to work or test
Oressent to this establishment— either in large or small
quantities— by such process as may be found best ndnpted to
their chemical character, after a cj* refill analysis has been
mnde. Test lots of Ore adapted U the smelting process at-
tended to. Sulphuret, pyrltoiiB, and the (so-called) " rcbel-
lous ores," are having especial attention paid to their suc-
cessful treatment. Assaying in the humid and dry way.
Also, refining by cupellation, done at moderate rates.

PRACTICAL MINING SCHOOL,

The proprietors— encouraged by numerous applications
from gentlemen desirous of pursulnu the study ot practical
metallurgy— have concluded to admit parties on reasonable
terms. Having iu their Mill all ttic necessary appli-
ances for crushing, roasting, amalgamating, smelting, re-
fining and assaying, as also a well extended Laboratory for
the analysis of Ores and Minerals, a good opportunity is
here offered to acquire a sound practical knowledge of the
business.

S. P. Kimball, / J. R. Murphy.

lOvlO

SODIUM AMALGAM!

"With Instructions for Its "Use.

THE ABOVE

JPOIt SALE IN ANT QUANTITY THAT

MAX B£ JC E«*l'l It KB,

—BY—

H. P. WAKELEE, Importer,

2vl2 lm Corner Montgomery and Bush streets.

Ct. KU8TEL,

Metallurgist and Mining Engineer,

Stevenson House, corner Montgomery and California sts.

Ores Analyzed,

Advice given, and Plans Furnished for working of different

Ores. Mines examined and reported upon.

2uvll3in

Metallurgists and Mining Engineers

AUSTIN, NEVADA.

WeBtern Branch of ADELBERG & RAYMOND, No. 90
Broadway, New York. llvll

Copper, Xjeacl, Gold, SSilver,

Nickel and Cobalt Ore.

The above Ores aro either purchased or liberal advances
made upon consignments, at the lowest British rates oi in-
terest For particulars apply to

THOMAS FBICI3,

A trout for Town attend Wood «fc Co., Swansea,

No. 406 Calif rma Street, San Francisco.
15vl0-3m

MARTIN «& CO.,

Office, Slcven«ou House,

Corner California and Montgomery streets (up stairs).

WILL CONTRACT FOR THK

PURCHASE OF COPPER ORES.

Assayng eight per cent, and upwards of Copper lo the

We will make advances upon Oresof Copper.

San Francisco, Rust Office Box 1259. 22

W. S. KEYES, A, IH.,

(GRADUATE OF SCHOOL OF MINES, FREIBURG.)

Office, northwest corner Montgomery and Sacramento

Streets.

Room No. 19, over Parrott & Co's Bank.

Assays— Analysts of Ores, Mineral Waters.

etc., etc. Mines examined and reported upon.

Office Hours, from 9 to 12 M. 8vl2tf

S O D I TJ M,

Potassium, Magnesium,

And a fresh supply of

PURE CHEMICALS.

Just received and for sale by

JOHN TAYLOR «fe CO.,

4vl2-lm 512 Washington street

WILLIAM PENKOSE,

Agent for Messrs. Vivian cfe Son nnd Dlllw.vn A

Co., Smelters at Swansea,

Is prepared to buy in any quantity

COPPER, SILVER, GOLD, LEAD

AND OTHER VALUABLE ORES;

AIho X.ead Bars Containing Gold nnd Silver,

«Sp- Full value paid on delivery in this City.-^O

Address Lock Box No. 992, F. O., San Francisco. 25vl0

ADTANCES MADE

ON

Copper Ore,

BY ALSOP & CO.,

4vl2-3m California Street, Snn Frauelsco.

Sn.vd c = Word. — If- any subscriber to this journal fails
to receive the same regularly and promptly, they will con-
fer a favor by informing us at once.

\Y. A. Goodyear. t. A. Blake.

GOODYEAR «fc BLAKE,

Civil and Mining Engineers

— AND—

Metallurgists.

Among others, refer by permission to—

FRor. Sillisiaw New Haven Ct.

Dh, John Torkey, U. S. Assayer, New York City.

W. C. Ralston, D. O. Mills, Bank of California;.

Bahbon & Co,, San Franclsc.
Address, P. O. Box 2,092, San Francisco, Col. 9vl2qr

Mines Sold in New York,

THE SUBSCRIBER HAVING EXCELLENT FACILITIES
for disposing of Gold, Silver and Copper Mines ul" the
Pacific const in New York and Boston, will be pleased to
confer with those having wines for sale. No charges unices
sales arc mode
Refers to R- G. Sueath, G. W. Gfbbs, Thos. Hill.
4vl2 J. WILLIAMS, 413 East street

By Authority of the State of California,

Having fully Complied with the Law by a De.

posit of8525,OtlOBond«of the State of

California, and the United States.

BIGEL0W & BROTHER,

General Insurance Agents.

Fire, Marine, and Life Insurance.

CAPITAL KJSPRJGSJSNTED $15,000,000.
California Deposit, $525,000.

OFFICES — :v. W. corner of Montgomery and
Sacramento streets.

COMl'AMES KJEFItESEKTKDj

HOME INSURANCE CO. OF N. Y., Assets $3,700,000

HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE CO., Assets 1,500,010

PHENIX INSURANCE CO., N. Y., Assets l.OOj.OQQ

ARCTIC INSURANCE CO.. N. Y., Assets 700 M»

WASHINGTON INSURANCE CO., N. Y., Assets... 700,000

NEW YORK ACCIDENTAL INS. CO., Assets 20U.O0O

CONNECTICUT MUTUAL LIFE INS. CO., A-isets.. 8,100,010

POLICIES issued on Freights, Cargoes and Treasure from
and to all parts of the World.

FIRE INSURANCE POLICIES issued on all kinds of In-
surable Property in Country or City.

ACCIDENTAL POLICIES issued on the most favorable
terms, Insuring the payment of stated sums in the event of
deaih, or a fixed Weekly Compensation for Total Disability
for the term of twenty six weeks Tor any one accident
These Policies cover all kinds ot Accidents, nnd are issued
for single trips or for the year.

X.oshcs Payable In Gold Coin of the Halted
States.

We represent Companies

That Have Stood the Test of Tears,

And offer ha favorable terms as any on the Pacific Coast

BIGl-l.OW A BROTHER.
20vlltf General Agents.

Mining and Scientific Press
JOB PRINTING OFFICE,

No. GOS Clay street, corner of Sansome.

OEETIFICATES

— OF —

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— FOB —

MINING

PETKOLEUM

Companies

Neatly Printed.

Stock Certificates of all kinds embellished with wood
cuts and electrotype engravings. We devote special atten-
tion to the execution of all kinds of work required by
Mining Companies, Machinists and Manufacturers.

By Mail. — The Mixing and Scientific Pkess will be sent
by mail to any part of the civilized world. In c«se of re-
moval, subscribers havo only to iuform us of the post-
office address of their old aud new location j aud the naper
will be sent accordingly.

%\\t gMninfl and £ rinttifu f rew.

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Nhw Morion TmimMcm — 'Hie building
.-, with an extreme
ind wicJlhof 150. I
, bight of ceiling (i8 feet.
Tim imineaee uwl-fruM resU nprni -t4 cut
■tone piere. tboot 13 feet spurt end 20
bight, which 1 1 of spring to the arch.

The 44 bente, or principal rafters form
arch are composed »f bis thicknesses 'J1., inch
plank, framed likelatu'cewurk, Ktroiigly piuaed
ami Dolled, and lied by fifteen horizontal cross-
timber* on the outside, npoo which the small
raften for the sheetiog will be lain, and fifteen
similar crow timbers inside, to which the ceil-
ts will be stayed. The thirteen hall
Hting upon the thirteen piera in curve
at each end. join diagonally upon the apex of
the urch of the two outside parallel bents.

The ntand will tie in the we*tend— the floor
to bo level fur a distance of sixty or seventy
feet in front of the stand, thence gradually
risiog to the ea.t end, where the seats will be
eight feet above the level. It is estimated that
the house will seat aboul lu.OUO persons. Fur
freedom of ingress and egress — a very material
consideration where large audiences are con-
cerned—ample provision lias been made in tho
folding-do. >r a|.|i"intiii.nt3 of the entire space
between the nine piers in lino on either side.
A cornice eight feet deep will surmount the
stone work.

In the majestic, towering, self-supporting
roof of this building there will be consumed
nearly 100,000 feetof lumber. When finished,
it will present the appearance of a ponderous
hall globe, with sides slightly compressed.

A ne n.i follow lias been congratulating
himself upon having recently taking a very
pleasant trip. Upon inquiry, it was lound that
lie had tripped and lalleu into a young lady's
lap.

A. Business Compliment.

PffTALDMA, Oct. 4, 1865.

Menu". Pkwkt k Co*— Gentlemen : Your note Inform
InK mi tl,,it my |mU?ut Tor Crushing unci B iling Machine Is
nrdarti.l lo issue I. ;U hund. I*lcase accept my thank., for
Mil [irompl ami business litt* manner with winch the case
Iij been conducted, and inclosed find twenty dollars for
buluuco u'uvorunient lees Respectfully, etc.

JACOB PRICE.

RUGGLES' PRINTING PRESS

For Sale or Exchange.

The Proprlotnrs of the Mining and RriKNnne PnKH8 have
on hand a Half Medium Haggles Engine Job Press, in .on

ill I mil U'lO'l a- new, whieli will he *..|.l ehiM|i. or ev.ill.iti;,'.}.!
for a good llauill'iis: ..I' medium or liiree ;-.i/,i-.

DEWEY <fc tO., Job Print. .«,

Office, 500 Clay street.

Machinists and Foundries.

JOHN LOCHHEAD'S

STEAM ENGINE WORKS,
It.::. It- Street, near Ml.nlon Street,

SAN FRANCISCO.

Steam Engines of every description built to order— Marin
stationary, or Locomotive.

UoLtlng and Pumplni? Enprln.es,

Portable Engines of all Sizes; Donkey Pumps. Etc
25v9q JOHN LOCIIITEAD. Practical Engineer

UNION IRON WORKS,

Sucra mento.

WILLIAMS, HEILBRON & CO.,

MA^ftJFACTUREfl3 OF

STEAM EIVOIIVJES, BOILERS,
And ;ill kind* of Mining: Machinery.

Also, liny ant! Wine Presses made and repaired

with neatness, durability and dispatch.

Dunbar's Patent Self- Adjusting Steam Piston

PACKING, for newandold Cylindera, manufactured

to order.

Front Street, between N and O streets,

llvlL Sacramento Crrr

NEPTUNE IRON WORKS,

Corner of mission and Fremont. Streets,

SAN FRANCISCO.

MARINE,

Locomotive,

And all kinds of
TIIOH PRESSURE

Steam Boilers

MADE.
All Boilers guaranteed and
tested by U. 8. Boiler In-
spector before sent out of
the Shop, at Shop expense.

All kinds of Sheet Iron and

Water Pipe, Coal Oil

Stills, Wrought Iron

Worms, etc., etc.

Manufactured to Order.

Old Boilers Repaired

D. t'AMUKOX,

PORTLAND BOILER WORKS.

MOYNIHANA jVITKIGjV,
Boiler Make 1*8 and Slicct J von "Workers,

THE PACIFIC IRON WORKS,

Fir*t «fc Fremont ■ feits., between Mission «fc Howard, San Francisco,

Til.- proprietors of tiie above Works invite the attention of all parties Interested to their greatly Ini). roved und unc-
quuh-d facilities for manufacturing Steam Engines anfl Boilers, both Marine and Stationary, of any required size and
pattern. Quarts Mills, Amulgamatin1.,', Pumpingaiul Hoisting Machinery of the inost approved eonstructfun. Flour, Saw,
and Sugar Mills, Water Wiieels, Ac., Ac. Our pattern list is most complete and extensive, embracing the late improve-
ments in all classes of machinery ad. ip ted to use on this coast. We won hi call especial attention to the fact that we have
secured the exclusive right ul' manufacture for the Pacific Coast of the celebrated Greene Engine, conceded to be the
most economical and perfect working Engine now In use. We are also exclusive manufacturers ol the celebrated

Bryan Battery, Vnrney'* Amalgamators and Separators, Kyernon's Superheated Steam Amal-
gamators and Rotary Cruslierw, Stone Breakers, Ac. Orders respectfully Solicited.

, GODDARD <fc COMPANY.

Jl. JROM_A_:N~ <fe COMPANY,
BOOKSELLERS, IMPORTERS MB PUBLISHERS,

417 and 41D Montgomery Street. Sun Francisco,

Offer for sale a forgo and well-selected stock of Works on the Mechanical Arts,

Mining, Assaying, Metallurgy, Engineering, Architecture and Carpentry,
Chemistry, Drawing, Agriculture, Geology, Mineralogy, etc.

A. ROMA*" «k tlO., PUBLISH

NEVADA AND CALIFORNIA PROCESSES,

of Silver and Gold Extraction, by UUIDIo KUSTBL, 8vo., price, $5., the best Book published for Miners, Prospectors

and Millmou.

jdQp- All new works received as «oon a* published, «©8r

FOR 6AIiI3 -A. T THE LOWEST PRICEH,

9vl2-lm ORDERS BY MAIL PROMPTLY AND CAREFULLY ATTENDED TO.

Vulcan Iron Works Company

[ESTABLISHED 1850.]
First, Natonia and Fremont Streets.

IRON !TOXJ3Vr>EIi»,

Steam Engine and Locomotive
lruTiyDEH©,

Boiler Makers, and Workers in Sheet Iron, Brass and Copper.

These Works have lnlHv been Increased Uv the addition O
new-simps mi Fremont Street, doubling tin; eu|iucily of the
original oMaldhhment. Their lacililics fur turning uut ma-
antnery promptly and entcmntiy, arc now unequalcd in the
State. 'Their Boiler Works have also been enlarged corres-
pondingly.

The Company arc prepared to -execute orders for all
clauses of Machinery and Boiler Work, sucli as
Mining,, Steamship, and Steamboat Machinery,
Railroad Machinery, Flouring Mills,

Locomotives, Quartz Mills.

Car Trucks, Sugar Mills,

Car Wheels, Saw Mills,

Housings and Irons; and
Manufacturing Machinery .of Every Kind.

Sole HVta:rtu.fa.etixrers of

HEPBURN A PETERSON'S REDUCING PAN AND AMAL-
GAMATOR.
BEATH'S AMALGAMATOR;
UEdSE & MOORE'S IMPROVED HOWELL QUARTZ

CRUSHER;
BAUX A GUIOD'S AMALGAMATOR AND SEPARATOR:
FAUGH Eli V'S QUAKTJi G HINDER AND WATER WHEEL'
JONVAL'H IMPROVED WATER WHEEL:
LEPFEL'S AMERICAN DOUBLE TURBINE WATER

WHEELS.
BTEVEN'S PISTON PACKING RINGS.

Tliov have also a large assortment of Patter."? for Pninp-
Inir and HoUtiu-g Maehincry, Gearing, PuMlos, Water Mill
Irons, Hydraulic and Screw Presses, ttetorte, Furnacea,
Grate Bars, House Fronts, Ornamental Fence Posts and
Paling, Stove Ranges, etc., etc.

Quartz Stampers, Shoes and I>les, ol* the bent
Hard Iron. Quartz Screens ofKussIa

Iron 1'uuched to Order. 27

GEOKGE T. PRACY,
MACHINE WORKS,

Nos. 109 and 111 Fremont street, near corner of Mission,

OPPOSITE MKCHANICS' MILL,

SAN FRANCISCO.

STEAM ENGINE, FEOTJIt AND SAW MTU rf

And Quartz Machinery, Printing; Prcwes,

AND

MACHINERY OF EVERY DESCRIPTION MADE AND
REPAIRED.

0ES**Special attention paid to Repairing.-^* qy-3

n. J. BOOTH.

GKO.'W. PltKSCOTT.

I M. SCOTT.

UNION IRON F0RKSI

Corner First and Mission streets,

SAX FRANCISCO.

ESTAJSLieSillJATD US 1849.

WTNO INCREASED OUR FACILITIES IN EVERY

Dejmrtmaiit, we are nou- prepured nt Hie shor (»■.<«

r:e iiittl itt lite nm;-i re:is(niiil)l[! rules, to I'tirnish M\ IUiuIn

dese rip Umi of Machinery, Including Sloam Itfnmncs.

H/ Mill.; Mining I'tnim,-, <,f nil kinds. Hoisl

uiiijiMU an kuidri, i I'usliinr (,.-:ir, tins
WorK.JjHiindH Miif|)im-r.\, Aivlilh-r-iiirul und ornniiicntm
Oastings, Bafhir Mills, Saw and Flour Mills, Water Wheclsof

all kind-. H.vdriiulie, Hay. Rag, Screw and Drop Presses
Cninins Machinery, Pile Drivers, Bark and Malt Mills, ana
all kinds of Castings.

Engines.

Marine Engines, Oscillating and Beam ; Stern and Side
Wheel Boats, Locomotives, Stationary Engines, Horizontal,
Upright, Oscillating and Beam, from six to fifty inches
diameter. Also, Scott and EHcu-t's Adjustable Cut-off Regu-
lator— best in use; W, R. Eckartfa Balance Valve for fita-
tidiniry Et.gines; Woodward's Patent Steam Pump and Fire
Engine.

Boilers.

Locomotive, Flue, Tubular, Upright, Cylinder and Cornish,
and every variety of Boiler Work. All sizes of tubes and

pipes for pumps.

Amalgamating Machinery.

■Wheeler & Randall's lmnroved Tractory Curve Pan,
Zenas Wheeler's improved lint bottom pan, Beldin's pan,
Veatch'a tubs, Prater's concentrators, Waklee'spans, Beers'
nan, German Bairels, Arastra Gearing, Chile Mills. Set-
tlers of all descriptions, Retorts of nil sizes and shapes, for
Sliver and Hold, Portable Stamp Mills, straight Batter-
ies, for wood or iron frames. Dry Crushing Batteries, or
machines with the littest Improvements, every variety ot
Stamps, Mortars, Cams, Pans and Tubs.

BLAKE'S PATENT QUARTZ CRUSHERS, of all sizes.

Oil Boring Tools and Machinery,

Of the latest and most approved construction, made from
drawings lately made by Prof. Blake at the oil wells in
Pennsylvania.

We have the facilities for working gold and silver quartz
and other ores, to lest their value, by Hie hundred weight
or ton.

Russia Iron Screens, of all degrees of fineness and of all
qunlitieaof iron.

All work done in the best maimer at the lowest casli
prices.

21vlu H. J. BOOTH <fc CO.

LEWIS COFFEY.

J. 3. K1SDO.N

LEWIS COFPEY & RISDOff,

Steam Boiler & Sheet Iron "Works.

THE only exclusively Boiler Making establishment on the
Pacific Const owned and conducted by Practical Boiler
Makers. All orders for New Work und the repairing of Old
Work, executed nt; ordered, and warranted as to quality.

Old Stand, corner of Bush and MarkoL streets, opposite
Oriental Hotel, San Francisco.

PALMER, KNOX & CO.,

Golden State Iron Works,

X«.». 11>. St. -:> <u>d 25 First Street,
BAN FRANCISCO.

M..MT.I TVII.: ALL K1MIS OF

MACHINERY,

STEAM l.\(JI.M:s AM> QUARTZ MILLS

DUNBAR'S IMPROVED

Heir-Ad.lnNiinp, Piston Pfloking,

Required no springs or screws; Is alwiiyN steam tight;

without excessive irictlon, ami never

guts slack or leaky.

WHEELER A RANDALL'S

NEW GRINDER AND AMALGAMATOR

HEPBURN A PETERSON'S

AMALGAMATOR AMI SEPARATOR,

Tyler's Improved Water Wheel,

Giving the greatest power, at lower cost, than any

Wheel in use. There aro over 1,600 running,

giving universal satlslactlon.

KNOX'S AMALGAMATORS,

WITH PALMER'S PATENT STEAM CHEST,

Superior lor working either Gold or Silver Ores.

Genuine White Iron Slump Shoe* and Illea

Having been engaged for tb
mining, und being conversant
either in Mining or .Milling, we
the shortest notice, the most ni._ _
ing ores, or saving either gold or silver.

iM-i ci.'ln years in quartz

llh all the Improvements,

re prepared to furnish, at

t machinery for rcduc-

lSvIOqy-tf

Foundry and Iron Works.

HIWCKLEY & CO.,

MANurACTOIIKHS or

Quartz, Floiuv and ©a-w Millie,

Moore'" Grinder and Amnlgamator, Mlnlos

I'umiiK, Anmlg-iim.itorii, and all klnda of

Machinery.

Nos. 45, 47 a.id 49 First street, between Market and Ml»-
sion street, San Francisco. j-,jy

Miners' Foundry

MACHINE WORKS,

First St., between Howard and Folsom Streets,

SAN FRANCISCO.

EVERT description of Iron and Brass Machinery, the
BEST and MOST ECONOMICAL, manufactured In the
State of California, will be furnished with dispatch at the
MINERS' FOUNDRY AND MACHINE WORKS, such as

Steam Engines and Boilers, Flour, Saw and Quartz Mills,

Machinery, Mining Pumps, Amalgamators,

Retorts, Etc., Etc.

Particular attention will be given to the manufacture of
Machinery In Sections designed for places of difficult ac-
cess. Various models of Quartz Crushers, Amalgamators
and Water Wheels— some In operation and on exhibition.

V Parties desiring to test their ores practically, In small
uantitles, will be afforded nmple facilities, rasu or cost.

Ail parties desiring accurate and highly finished drawings
and superior Machinery, at most reasonable rates, arc cor-
dially invited tu call before contracting elsewhere.

HOWLAND, ANGEL A KING.

JAMES MACKEN,

COPPERSMITH,

No. 326 Fremont »t., bet. Howard «fc Fohom.

All kinds of COPPER WORK done to order In the best
manner. Particular attention paid to Steamboat, Sugar
House and Distillery work.

SAIV FRANCISCO

Foundry and Machine Works,

!S . E. Cor. Fremont and MIttsion streets!

Manufacturers of

Marine and Stationery Engines

Quartz Machinery, Saw, Flour and Sugar Mills, Mining

Pumps, Hoisiing Gear, Agricultural Implements, etc.

— ALSO—

Wine, Cider, Cotton and Tobacco Presses

of the latest Improved Patterns.
Brodie's Improved Patent WIND BLAST SEPARATOR,
for Dry Crushing; Salmon's Patent Amalgamator and
Separator; Wheeler & Randall's New Grinder and
Separator; Bnux & Gulod's Amalgamator and
Sepnrator; W. W. Tupi:.?r's Par.mt Sectional
Grate Bar; Coal Oil Well Boring Ma-
chinery complete, on hand.

STEAM ENGINES AND BOILERS,

Of all sizes, constantly on hand; Quartz Mill Shoes and

Dies warranted to be made of the best white Iron.

Dunbar's Improved Self-Anjutttlnar Plijton-

Packlne, requires no spring?; or acicws;is always steam-
tight; without excessive friction, and never gets slack or
leuky.
MACHINERY, OF ALL DESCRIPTIOJVS,

evll-ly

VEVOE, IMKSMORF. A CO.

220

©foe pmfag and gcimtitk §****.

City College Laboratories,

Southeast Cor. Stockton and Geary sts.

Practical and Analytical Chemistry
and Metallurgy.

THOMAS PRICE,
Professor of Chemistry,

w

(Formerly of the Normal College, Swansea,)

ILL GIVE PRACTICAL INSTRUCTIONS IN QUALI-
tative and Quantitative Analysis anil Assaying. The
course qualifies student* for the application of Chemistry
to METALLURGY, MANUFACTURING ARTS, and MINING
PURPOSES.

PHARMACEUTICAL and TECHNICAL CHEMISTRY,
euch as is required by Medical and Pharmaceutical Stu-
dents, will be taught to such students as may require it

Course of General Chemistry. -

Fvenlng Lectures will be delivered every Tuesday, at
half-past seven o'clock, P. M-, in the Philosophical Hall of
the College, without extra charge to the siudeuts in the In-
stitution.

On and after the 14th of February, the Laboratories will
be open everv day, except .Sundays, from 8 A. M. to 5 P. M.
For further particulars, address

BET. P. V. VEEDER,

Principal of the City College.
6vl2tf Or at 406 California Street.

SANTA CLARA COLLEGE, S. J.,

SAKTA CLARA, CAL.
Conducted by the Fathers of the Society of

tJeSDB,

The FIFTEENTH ANNUAL SESSION of this College will

commence on

Monday, A.ugxist 3Stlis 18G5.

TERMS— Tuition tn the Classical and Scientific Depart-
ment; Boarding and Lodging; Washing and Mend-
ing of articles washed; School Stationery; Medical .
Attendance and Medicine; fuel, light, baths, etc.,
per session of ten months $350

For further information and catalogues, apply to the
President of the College, or to Rev. A Marasclii, St. Igna-
tius College, Market street, San Francisco.

3vLl REV. A. MASNATA, S. J., President.

SACRAMENTO SEMINARY.

BOiBDIXG SCHOOL

FOR, YOTXJVGr LADIES,

Tenth. Street, between F and G.

Session commenced January 8, 1866.
MK. A\D AIRS. 1IERMOX PERRY,
7vl2tf Principals.

Benicia Colleg'e-

THE TWENTY-SECOND SESSION HAS JUST OPENED.
Pupils received at any time.

The Instruction is divided into three parts— The Elemen-
tary course; the English, or Scientific Course; ana the or-
dinary College Course.

f upils generally, and especially those in the Preparatory
Departments, board at the Institution, under the direct
charge of the Teachers.

For further information, send tor Circular.

3vl2-3m C. J. PLATT, Principal.

ANNUAL REPORT

—OF THE—

Pacific Insurance Company.

INCOMPLIANCE WITH TtlE ACT OF THE LEGISLA-
ture of the State of California, entitled "An Act con-
cerning Corporations," passed April 22. 1850, the Pacific In
su ra uce Cum ;>any of San Franciaco mates the lollowing
Annual Report:

I —Toe amount of the Capital Stock of this Com pan v is
SEVEN HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS,
and paid in GOLD . $760,000

II.— The amount of the Assets is ONE MILLION AND
FIFTY-ONE THOUSAND. FOUR HUNDRED AND TWEN-
TY DOLLARS AND THIRTY-SEVEN CENTS. .$1,051,420.37

III.— The Company has NO DEBTS

IV.— The amount of insurance effected during the year,
and which remained in force December 3t, lb65;

Fire S'2.973,949

Murine 484. 40S

This Company commenced underwriting Marine Risks,
August I. 1865:

v. — This Company insures aeainst the following risks,
viz.: BUILDINGS. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. MER-
CHANDISE, RENTS, LEASEHOLDS, VESSELS IN TOUT
AND THEIR CARGOES, and other PEIIS'XU. I'lMI'-
ERTY, AGAINST LOSS OR DAM ACE BY FIRE

AUo.on CARGOES. TREASURE, COMMISSIONS. PROF-
ITS, and WAR RISKS, and ON ALL MARINE AND IN-
LAND NAVIGATION RISKS, TO AND FROM ALL PORTS
IN THE WORLD.

VI.— This Company will take on any FIRST-CLASS RISK
not to exceed $75,000 (the limit fixed by law), and on all
large risks will reinsure to an extent consistent with PRU-
DENCE in other RESPONSIBLE COMPANIES.
J. HUNT. President.
A. J. RALSTON, Secretary.

San Francisco, January 19 1S66.
William Alvora, S. M. Wilson, G W. Bell,

Alex. Weill, M. Chee&eman, Chas. Maync,

Aluii. Seligman, Wm Hooner, Lloyd Tevis,

Anson G Stiles, John B. Newton, T.L. Barker,
John G. Brav, Edward Martin, Jas. Dc Fremery,'

A. Hay ward, D. O. -Mills, VVm. Sherman,

D W. C. Rico, H. Hanssniann, John O. Earl,

C. Meyer. L. B. Benchley, Alfred Burel,

D.J. Oliver, Moses Heller, G T. Lawton,

Alpheus Bull, "William Scholle, E. L. Goldstein,

■W. C. Ralston, Louis McLane, Moses Ellis.

John Wightman, Oliver Eld ridge, P L. Weaver,
L. Sachs, A. B. Forbes, David Stern.

Frederick Billings, J. G. Kellogg,

State of California, City and County of San Francisco, ss.
On this nineteenth day of January," A. D. one thousand
eight hundred and sixty-six, personally appeared before
me, H. S. Homans, a Notary Public, in and lor the said
City and County, and therein residing, duly commissioned
onu sworn, A J. Ralston, who, being dulv sworn, did depose
and say that he is the Secretary of the Pacific Insurance
Company, and that the statements contained in Hie fore-
going Report of the Pacific Insurance Company arc true,
lull and correct. A. J. RALSTON.

Sworn and .-ubscribed to before me, Ibis 19ib day of Jan-
uary, A. D. I860. U. s. HOMANS. Notary 'Public.

4v 12-3111

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New Mining Advertisements.

Continued Mining Advertisements vcitthe found under another head.

Arroyo Scco Copper Mining Company,

No. 1. — Location: Amador County, Cililornia.

Notice. — The annual meeting of stockholders of the
above named company, (or tbe election of Trustees, to
Bervo for the ensuing year, will be held on THURSDAY, the
19th day of April, 1866, at one o'clock P.M., at their
office, 415 Montgomery street.

R. WEGENER, Secretary.

San Francisco, April 3d, 1866. ap7

Jt;» t opt la." Alining; Company, Batopllas Dis-
trict State of Chihuahua. Mexico.

Notice Is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 4th day of April,
1866, an assessment (No. 2) of twenty-five (25) cents per
share was levied upon the assessable capital stock of said
Company, payable immediately. In United States gold and
silver coin, to the Secretary, No. 811 Montgomery street,
up stairs.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on the 10th day of May, 1S65, shall be deemed de-
linquent, and will be duly advertised for sale at public auc-
tion, and unless payment shall be made before, will ho sold
on Monday, the 28th day of May, 1866, to pay the delin
quent assessment, together with costs of advertising and
expenses of sale. By order of tbe Board of Trustees.

A. MARTINOW, Secretary.
Office, 811 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, Cal. ap7

Eagle Quartz Mining Company- Loca-
tion of Miue aDd Mill: Amador County, California.
Notice.— There are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on the
5th day of March, 1866, the several amounts set op-
posile the names of tbo respective shareholders, as fol-
lows :

Names. No. Certificate. No. Shares. Amount.

JP Bush 10 100 $100 i>0

J S Calef 76 100 100 00

J S faltf 77 50 50 00

J S Ciller 78 50 50 00

J S Calef 136 55 55 00

J S Calef 180 121 121 00

Mrs H S Calef 181 40 40 00

J A C;irrie . bal on 163 155 155 00

Hudson, B S 61 10 10 00

Francis Kirk 182 5 ■- 5 00

Tfaac Rowell 8 25 25 00

Eli Schell 173 25 25 00

And in accordance with law, and an order of the Board of
Trustees, made on the 5th day of March, 1866, so many
shares of each parcel of said stock as mav be neces-
sary, will be sold at the office of John Middleton & Son,
404 Montgomery street, San Francisco, on the 25th day of
April, 1866, at the hour of 12 o'clock M. of said day, to
pay said delinquent assessment thereon, together with
costs of advertising and expenses of sale.

JOHN IT. BURiVETT, Secretary.
Office, No. 10 Exchange Building San Francisco, Cal.

Hamcom Copper Mining Company,Low Divide

District, Del Norte county, California.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 5th day of March,
1866, an assessment of fifteen cents peT»sharc was levied
upon the capital stock of said Coin nan v. payable Immedi-
ately, in United States Gold and Silver Coin, to the Secre-
tary^.S. Sweet, No. 611 Market street, San Francisco.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on tlief Slli day of May, 1866. shall be (deemed delin-
quent, and will bo duly advertised for sale at public
auction, and unless payment shall be made before, will be
sold on Monday, the 2S(h day of May, 1866, to pay the delin-
quent assessment, together with costs of advertising and
expenses of sale. By order of the Board of Trustees.

S. S. SWEET, Secretary.

Office, No. 611 Marke sttrcet, Sun Francisco, CaL ap7

Kentucky Copper Mining; Company, Mme Fe-
lix District. Calaveras County, California.
Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said company, held on the 2d day or April,
I860, an assessment of one dollar per share was levied upon
the capital stock of said company, payable on ihe 3d day
of April, 1866, In United States gold aud- silver coin, to the
Secretary, at his office, 644 Washlngtou utreet, San Fran-
cisco.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on the 8th day of Mny, 1866, will he deemed delin-
quent, and will be duly advertised for sale at public
auction, and unless payment shall be made before, will be
sold on Wednesday, the 30th day of May, 1866, to pay the
delinquent assessment, together with costs of advertising
and expenses of sale. By order of the Board of Trustees.
J. A. BAUER, Secretary,
Office, 644 Washington street, San Franciaco, Cal. apt

Lady Franklin Gold and Silver Mining Compo.

ny, Silver Mountain District, Alpine County, Cal.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
TrustceBof said Company, held on the 31st day of Marca,
1866, an assessment of twenty-five cents per share was levied
upon the capital stock of 6aid Company, payable imme-
diately, in United States gold and silver coin, to the Secre-
tary, at his office, 305 Montgomery street, San Francisco.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un.
paid on the 7th day of May, 1866, sholl be deemed delin-
quent, and will be duly advertised lor sale at public
auction, and unless payment shall be made before, will be
sold on Tuesday, the 6th day of June, 1866, to pay the
delinquent assessment, together with costs of advertising
and expenses of sale. By order of the Board ot Trustees.
J. S. LUTY, Secretary,

Office, 305 Montgomery street, San Francisco, Cal. apG

Mosquito Quartz Mining Company. — Loca-
tion of Works: Calavaras County, Cal.
Notice.— There are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on tlio
3d day of March, 1866, the several amounts set oppoaite
the names of the respective shareholders, as follows:

Names.

No. CertiBcatcs.

No. Shares.

Amoant.

A Borel -

52

6

125 00

A Burel

220

39

195 00

D Davidson

117

6

25 00

T Goouchaux

167

12

6U 00

Robert Irwin

134

1

5 00 '
10 00 1

BLevy

75

2

R R Maurice }
J Percy j

201

1

5 00

F Bullet

192

2

10 00

H Sebmitt

178

5

25 00

H Schimtt

1M«

5

25 00

P lorrie

111

4

20 00

P Tonie

112

4

20 00

PTurrie

113

2

WOO

G Touchard

223

16

SO 00

F J Wilson

222

4

2(1 00

S H Wellhoff

1(19

2

10 00

And in accordance with law, and an order of the Board
of Trustees, madp on tbe 3d day of March, 1866, so
many shares of each parcel of said Block as may be
necessary, will be sold at public auction, by Messrs. Olney
& Co., at No. 626 Montgomery street, Kan Francisco,
Cal., on the 28th day of April, 1866, at tbe hour of
12 o'clock M. of said day, io pay said delinquent assess-
ment thereou, together with costs of advertising and ex-
penses of Bale,

E. H. WATERS, Secretary.

Office, 536 Clay street. ap7

Oxford Beta Tunnel and Mining Company,

Esmeralda District and Couuty, Siato of Nevada
Notice.— Thore are delinqtieut upon the following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on tbe 5th
day of March, 1866, the several amounts set opposite
the names of the respective shareholders, as follows:

Names. No. Certificates. No. Shares. Amount.

Ambrose Hinds 33 25 $12 50

Ambrose Hinds
Ambrose Hinds
Ambrose Hinds
Jacob WissiDg
M C Keyes
M C Keycs
Siiluev Lemon
S F Wallace
LT Smith
J G Stover
J G Stover

34

10

35

10

36

5

140

5

142

7

187

3

150

15

174

10

183

5

220

25

221

25

5 00
2 50

2 50

3 50

1 50
7 50
5 00

2 50
12 50
12 50

And in accordance with law, and an order ofthe Board of
Trustees, made on the 6th day of March, 1866, so many
shares of each parcel of said stock as may be necessary,
will be sold at the salesroom of Maurice Dorc & Co., 327
Montgomery street. San Francisco, on tbe 25th day of
April, 1866, at the hour ol 11 o'clock A. M. of said day,
to pay-said delinquent assessment thereon, together with
costs of advertising and expenses of sale.

GEO. H. PECK, Secretary.

Office, Corner Broadway and Sansome streets, San Fr?n-
cisco. ap7

Delay* are l>an«eroun.— Inventors on tbe Pacific
Co.ist should bear In mind that by patronizing our Patent
Agency they can sign all necessary papers for securbig pa-
tents almost immediately, thereby avoiding Ihe three
month's delay requisite In transacting hiuinnsa through
Eastern agencies.

North Star Gold and Silver Mining Company,

Reese River Mining District, Lander county, Nevada.

Notice Is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 31st day of March
1866, an assessment of twenty-five dollars per share was"
levied upon the capital stock of said Company, payable l
immediately to the Secretary, Gottlieb Beer, at his office,
No. 226 Front street, San Francisco, Cal.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain na- •
paid on the 30th day of April, 1866, shall bo deemed dc.
lliiquent, and will be duly advertised tor sale tt public :
auction, and unless payment shall be made before, will be
sold on Monday, tbe 2Sth day of May, 1866, to pny the delin-
quent assessment, together with costs of advertising and l>
expenses of sale. By order of the Board of Trustees.

GOTTLIEB BEER, Secretary.

Office, No. 226 Front street, San Franciaco, Cal. np7 4w

Subscribe fob rr.— The large, illustrated sixty four col-
umn weekly newspaper— ythe San Francisco Miki.\r and
Scientific Prft5!? — should be taken by every miner, prOB-
pector.and intelligent citizen throughout Colorado, as it
gives a mint of most useful information to be gained no
other way, on mining matters generally. — [Rock* Moun-
tain News.

©he Pining and £ rfentific gxw.

221

Mining Notices— Continued.

sV«*»* Minfmf .UTrtiVnimd to be /oa*d ujwfrr aitofAer Attn* i»ff.

Heard .1 Mcmvrr ««H M*d Silver Mlnlo* «.....-

mt) Nevada.
- 'u.r.-ti.v Riven, tlutt at a meet Inn of |hl
Trtutee* of ntd cuuipaiiy, held on the 14th day of March,
lifiJ. an lummeni or Oily (Ml) cents pel share was levied
ii;...n tlir capHs] Itock uf wild Company, payable lininc-
r.rUry. IM ^ r..nt street. Sail Kmncbco.
Any atock upun which said aueasinent aball remain un
jturday, UK l*lh day of April. I860, will be
advcrlMd on that day as delinquent, and unlwu payment
•hall be made bef'uP.-. will be lold on Tueadiiy, the Ulduy
of May. 19G8. u> pay lb* delinquent aaaewnent, logeUiar
with coau of advertUlntr and expeoaea of sale. By order
of the Board of Trustees.

K. C. T ASSETT, Secretary.
Office. V'i Front street, Han Francisco marl7

Blaw I-«-dffr Oold uml silver Quitrtx Mining

Cuinpany, Kelaey District, Hi Uurado County, California.

Office, So. 1U OoverDment House, corner of ttanjome and

Within* ton streets, San Francisco.

Notice Is hereby Klven, that at a meeting of the Board of
Traateesofaald Company, held on the Ufh day of March, 18W,
an aawasnient of ouo dollar (fl.fluj arid tlity cents per share
on each and every share of the cupital stock of the Blue
Qold and Utlvai Quart* Hiding Company, wan levlrd,
payable I in mediately, in United states gold coin, to the
Secretary.

Any stock upon which said assessment ahull remain un-
paid on Saturday, tuc Hth day of April, lfc*5t>, will be
advertl-wd on that day as delinquent, atid unless payment
shall he made before, will be sold on Saturday, the 28th
day of April, itWi. at U o'clock si. of that day, to pay
the delinquent aasessnienl, together wltli costs of advertis-
ing and expenses of the sale. By order of the Board of

Trustee*.

marl7 J. H. HUFFISC.TON, Secretary.

Coanla silver Mining; Company, District of

Cosala, Slnaloa. Mexico.

Notice is liereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of the Cosala Sliver Mining company, held on Satur-
day, the 2*!h day of March. 1866. at the office of the com-
pany, an asaeasment of one dollar ($1) per share was levied
on each and every assessable share of the capital stock of
said company, payable Immediately in gold coin of the
Cnlte.t states of America, to the Secretary, at the office of
the company. No. 510 Battery street, San Francisco.

Any stock upon which aald assessment shall remain un-
paid on Thursday, the 26th day of April, 1866, will be
advertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall he made before, will bo sold on Saturday, the 12th
day of May, 1866, to pay the delinquent assessment, to-
gether will] costaof advertising and expenses of the sale.
By order of the Board of Trustees.

CHAS.;BAUM, Secretary.
No. 510 Buttery street, opposite the Custom House, Snn

Francisco. mar3l

Camel Petroleum Company, iVIattole Dis-
trict, Humboldt County, Cul.

Noticb.— There are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on the
twenty -second (*221) day or January, 1S66. the several
amounts set opposite the names of the respect ivosbarehold-
ers, as follows:

Names. No.

Certificate

Nu. Shares

Amount.

S M Rulch

1

25

$7 50

S M Htl.-li

23

60

Warren .1 Chapman

2

12

R I. Unlmnn

3

13

tleorRr- J HuRheton

4

25

Goorjie J llilKhsloo

5

25

Gt'nrve J Hughston.

24

60

James Qilhert

9

10

J imcs tiillicrt

IS

10

W n Cammings

11

25

7 50

W H Cummlnga

12

25

7 60

W I] Cummlng*

22

60

James T Wat. no

13

."5

James I' Watson

21

75

22 60

Jos w I.ow

15

60

c K WaSber

26

60

J T Weattielmor

27

40

12 00

Get, W Menamjr 4 Co

28

100

M B French

34

50

Wm Green

35

50

K H Hall

37

25

7 50

J T Dean

38

100

30 00

And in accordance with law, and an order of the
Board of Trustees, made on the 22d day of January,
1886, so many shares of each parcel of said slock as may
ba necessary, will be sold at public auction, by Messrs.
Olney&Co.,on the 14th day of April, 1869, at the hour
of 12 o'clock M. of said day, to pa> said delinquent assess-
ment thereon, together with costs of advertising and ex-
penses oi" sale, L. CROSBY, Secretary.

Office, 36 Exchange Building, northwest corner Mont
gomery and Washington streets, San Fraocisco. mar31

George Washington Gold and Silver Min-
ing Company, Silver Mountain District, Aluiuo County,
California.

Notice — There are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, on account ot assessment levied on the 20th
day of February, 1866 the several amounts set opposite
the names of tho respective shareholders, as follows:

Names. No. Certificate. No. Shares. Amount.

Adams, fieo G 215 5

Adams, Mary E 15 10

Andrews, H O not issued 100

Brayton, J G 102, K3, 104, lOr.
127, 128, 129, 130
131, 2^2, 223, and

224 10 ca 120

Bravtou, J G

106

Brayton, J <3

&2S

Berry, Harrison

101

Booker, WL

255

Bolts, John

Boggs, Geo W

137

Bogus, A G

67

Bowland, Wm

241

Bdl, Jonathan

38

Burk, John

236

Brown, Thou

234

Bradbury Wm

159

Breed, T L

not issued

7t

110 and 111 25-ea

Coon, M R

Cone, Harriett E

Cook, A J

Clark, J Warren

Clark, Sarah A

Clark, Miriam

Clark, PA

Clark, PA

116and 117 1-ea

2

$ 7 50

15 00

150 00

180 00

6 00

3 00

37 50

15 00

1 5C

9 00

16 50

7 50

7 60

16 00

15 00

7 50

112 50

75 00

1 50

7 50

15 00

15 00

7 60

37 60

7 50

3 00

N-ti'i' - No. C -Litres.

Clark. 1' A 119 anil 121 4 ■••» t

Oak. FA 120 3

Ohmwell.JV 62 anil 83 10-ea 20

141 10

Csltltirw. ol, Matliew 10

ujl.A .30, 231, and 23J 10 ea 30

Carmlehaei, a - u

.'•>lni 27fl 5

C J- B 18. 133anl 1. 4 10-ea SO

■ ■ ' . II

■AW DOt L.ile.t 1 llj

Dei k'.Wm 1- s io

Da "Jritr, Wm 142, 143, 144, 14*

140 ami 210 10 oa 00

n.Ole
Hutton, 1> nil
Ikjlluu, 1M\ 1(1

y. . -in. K h

kl-wi.rlli, Wm

GrlgBby.T I.

. , A D

by, ED

nr

Glllam, Jas
Green, Josepb
Grutwold, M T
11 iryruve, F. .1
Havwarn.CC
Hammett . B W

II loy, H W

II .-in'. R ,t

nin, v r

Hunbes, Junes
I!' In- JMBM
Heuilriekaon, II Mi

Herbert, Henrietta
Knlner.COae

Kerrlnval, Sarah A
li'n i vnl, Charles
l.inn,lieo
I .i dan, A
Lawrence, FS
UoLflft, DoDnld
Muilgett, John
.Mott.Hirum
Mercer, Kuwtn
.Mylitl, James
Mvi> it, J.tmca
M.'il.e. Jsa
Meiklinlerg, Joseph
Miller, G A
Murks, M
Mnson.Chns
McGIll, Win
Hneher, Winn

Mertonald, A C
MeOriith.J J

X.U J II

Nelson, A G

Nelson, Christopher

I'ear.oli, I N

Pearson, 1 N 199, 200, 201

67
2il
219, 220. ■■ i ■

and 213 10-ea
110
180
99
100
77
109
73 and 74 10 ca

'.18

not Hsu.. l

170

45

204
137

269
70, and 71 6-ca
171)
202
200

Phillips, W L
Phillips, W I,
Pilkington, .1 B
Pilkuigton, J B
Potter, J C
Phelps, Tracy F
R'insdell.S W
Roherts, JR
Robinson Chas F
Squarza, V
Sevcrsnn, T
Sedeley. Jus T
Totvnsend.T B
Vunn, Mathew
Vick.J
Whilton.C J

20

00
240

SO
2«3
267

not leaned

27

201 and 202 .'.mi
268

227 and 228 10-ea

229

78

272

91

160

254

41

139

184

not issued

50

55

92

188

212

and 213 6 ea

92

275

75 and 70 20-ca

77

97

not las tied

245

279

not Issued

107

not issued

not issued

87

101

285

288

10
10
10
10
20
10
85
6
6

10
5
10
15
2
3
6
10
16
10
15
10
5
90
1
10
13
10

to

5
4

105
10

Wbitlou.MS 186,180,187.188

189, 190, 191,192

193, 194, 195, 190 10 ea

Whllton.MS 291

Whitton, Wm H 204, 205, 206, 207

237, 238, and 2:19 10-oa
Whitton, Wm H 287

Whliton. Green 81,85 and 86 10 ea
Whitton. E 95

Whitton, Wm T 214

WyckolT, J I, 274

Williams, Samnel 89

Williams, Samuel 280

Woodward, EP 111

Auioont.

12 00
4 50

SO 00
15 00
15 00

45 no

13 II
7 60

46 00

; .ii

l.i.', INI

15 00

90 00
7 60

0 00

00 00
3 00

7 60
15 00

15 16

16 00
15 00
30 00

15 00
127 60

7 60
7 60

16 00
7 60

15 00
22 60

3 00

4 ,',il
7 60

15 00
22 60

16 00
22 50
15 00

7 60
185 00

1 60
13 00
19 60
15 00

30 00
12 00

7 60
7 50

15 00
7 60
7 60
7 60
7 60

10 60

90 00
7 50
1 60

10 50

31 50

37 60

22 50
15 00
60 00
12 00
7 50
97 50
7 60
9 00
37 50
7 60
0 00
167 50
15 00
7 50

15 00

16 00

120
7

70
6
80
10
10

10

ISO 00
10 60

105 00
7 50
46 00
15 10
15 CO
15 00
45 00
.7 60
15 00

And in accordance with law, and an order of the Board of
Trustees, made on the said 20th day of February, 1880,
so many shares of each parcel of said stock as may be ne-
cessary, will be sold at public auction, at the auction rooms
of Olocy & Co. , No. 626 Montgomery street, on the 10th
day of April, 1866, at tho hour of 12 o'clock M. of said day,
to pay said delinquent assessment thereon, together with
costs of advertising and expenses of sale.

W. D. BOOT, Secretary.

Office, 338 Montgomery street, San Francisco. mar24

Good Hope Gold and Silver Mining Com-
pany, Alpiuo District, Alpine County, California.
On and after April 23d, 1866, tho Office and principal

place of business of the above Company, will bo located

in the town of Markleevillc, Alpine County, By order of

the Board of Trustees.

PRFSTON MORRIS, Secretary.
San Francisco, March 23, 1866. mar24-3w

lEarker Gold and Silver Allnlnff Company, Lan-
der County, Nevada.

Notice Is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board
of Trustees of said Company, held on tho 14th day of
March, 1866, an assessment of fifty (60) cents per share was
levied upon the capital stock of said company, payable Im-
mediately, to the Secretary, 402 Front street. Son Francisco.
Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 14th day of April, 1866, will be
advertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold on Tuesday, the 1st day of
May, 1866, to pay said delinquent assessment, together with
costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By order ol the
Board of Trustees.

N. C. FASSETT, Secretary.
Office, 102 Front street, San Francisco. marl7

JelTerson. Gold and Sliver Mining; Company,

Lander county, Nevada.

Notice Is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said company, held on the Mth day of March,
1866, an assessment of fifty cents (50) per share was levied
upon the capital stock of said Company, payable Imme-
diately, to the Secretary, 402 Front street, San Francisco.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 14111 day of April, 1866. will be adver-
tised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment shall be
made before, will be sold on Monday, the 30th day of
April, 1866, to pay the delinquent assessment, together
with coats of advertising and expenses of sale. By order
of the Board of Trustees.

N. C. FASSETT, Secretary.

Office, 402 Frontstrect, San Francisco. marl"

Julia Gold and Sllv, r ill. .m- Company,

i.la.
N'iti-.t. — There are delinquent ujhiu the following do-
scribed etoik.the severul muni ' i ill I -t opposite
uie names ol the respective shareholders on ..■

Bl Of one dollar (111 per -Ii in- levied M.trch 1st,

i860, as foil. » :

No.CerliO'ite.
114

I.OT
Mifhell, J A

I, J A

i. J A
! A

Knox, A 0

T.ii lor. Thns

1 \ lie', Thos

Ratchet, Win

Ueieliol.Wm

I'lii'liiiil.l.
Pin.har.l.L
I'l vli.inl, I,
I lneli.iril. I,
I hit-hard, 1.
I liiihiir.l, 1.
Plnchard, I.
r.iii'iiiti-.i, L
Plnchard, i,

ll.lilitril.C
I .tniii'iiiitiii.-, L
Lognnrdo, B
i noma -.
Montgomery. E L

Ford, J N
L'-ev , Louis

Haaa.8

Metorlnlck, Wm

MiC.irnilek, Win

long, C

Ling.e

AQ80US, Victor

Van l.okeren, H

Rontniid, J F

l.i'iii.nii'.F

Sweetzor, A J

Folix,

G iver, Jas H

72

70
44

51

62
103
100
100
111
113
116
117
118
122
123
140
151
1.3
I'D
163
164
1.18

23

20
26
25
26
26
10
50
14
50
18
60
IS
'.0
20
15
16
15
10
10
10
10
10

10

5
25

10
10

20
Is

Carmicllael, J
Carmichael, J
Curmichael, J
Carmichael, J
Yates, L F
Leduc, M

.lolihois, J
Vivier, J N

Gillet.N J
Gillet.N J
Gillet.N J
Glllet, N J
Gillet, N J
Column, Mrs
I aniolle. J
I-amolIe.B
Lamolle, B
Lamella, B
Pratoiongo, L
Pratolongo, L
Pn go, F
Colman, N J
Colman, N J
Colman. N J
Plank, F
Plunk, F
Plank, F
Pez.-t, J W
Colman, A F
Ricard , Joseph

And In accordance with law, and an order of the Board
of Trustees, made nn the 1st day of March, I860, so
many shares of each parcel of said stock as may bo nec-
essary, will be sold at public auction, at the salesroom
of Messrs. Olney & Co., at No. 626 Montgomery street, San
Francisco, on the 16th day of April, 1866, at the hour of 12
o'clock M. of said day, to pay said delinquent assessment
thereon, together wilh costs of advertising and expenses of
sale. A. NOEL, Secretary.

Office, 607 Washington street, San Francisco. mar31

12
13
15
154
30
38

106
167
83
99
100
101
102
00
103
115
119
120
121
149
150
151
155
160
165

10
20
20
10
5
5
15

13
25
25
15
10

15
10
10

10
10
14

Amount.
$20 00
25 00

■j , 00

2.-. en
25 00
10 00
60 0U

14 00
60 01)
13 00
60 00

13 00
20 00
20 00

15 00

16 00

15 00
10 00
10 00
10 00
10 00
10 00
10 (10
20 00

io on

6 00
25 00
10 00
10 00
10 OH

io oo

10 00
10 00
10 00
20 00
12 00

14 00

12 00
25 0:)
25 00
25 00
25 00
25 00
25 00

■10 00
10 00
20 00
20 00
10 00
6 00
5 00

16 00
10 00
10 00

13 00
25 00
25 00

15 00
10 00
30 00
10 00
15 00
10 00
10 00
10 00
10 00
10 00
10 00
10 00

14 00

Lady Ttell Copper Minnie; Company, JLow Di-
vide Mining District, Del Norte County, California.
Notice Is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board
of Trustees of said Company, held on the 14th day of
March, 1866, an assessment of ten (10) cents per share was
levied upon the capital stock of said Company, payable
immediately, in Unlled states gold coin, to the Secretary,
at the office of the Company, or to Geo. H. Russell, at Cres-
cent City.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Satnrday, the 14th day of April, 1866, will be
advertised onthatday as delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold tin Saturday, the 28th day
of April, 1866, to pay the delinquent assessment, to-
gether with costs of advertising and expenses of sale.
C. UEYWOOD, Secretary,
marl7 No. 311 Market street.

Madison Gold and Sliver Mlnlna; Company,

Lander County, Nevada.

Notice Is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board
of Trustees of said Company, held on the 14th day of
March, 1866, an assessment of fifty (50) cents per sharo was
levied upon the capital itock of said Company, payable im-
mediately, to the Secretary, 402 Front street, San Francisco.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 14th day of April, 1866, will be ad.
vertlsed on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold on Monday, tho 30th
day of April, 1866, to pay the delinquent assessment, to-
gether with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By
order of the Board of Trustees.

N. C. FASSETT, Secretary.

Office, 402 Front street, San Francisco. marl7

Monitor Gold and Silver Sflnlnir Company,

Lander County, Nevada.

Notice Is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board ol
Trustees of said Company, held on the 14th day of March,
1866, an assessment of seventy-five cents per share was levied
upon the Capital Stock of said Company, payable Imme-
diately In United States Currency, to the Secretary, 402
Frontstrect, Snn Francisco.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain
unpaid on Saturday, the 14th day of April, 1866, will be
advertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold on Monday, the 30th
day of April, 1866. to pay the delinquent assessment, to.
gether with costsof advertising and expenses of sale. By
order of the Board of Trustees.

N. C. FASSETT, Secretary.

Office, 402 Front street, San Francisco marl7

Orcion Gold and Silver Mining Company, Laii.
i.i Oounlj Nevada.

ii. r.l.y Kiven. that at a meeting of tho Board ot
Trustees of said Company, held on the Wlh dav of
March, 1866, sn assessment of twenty lite i.'.'e cents per
share was levied upon the capital slock of said Company,
payable Immediately, tti ttie -Secretary. 402 Front si reel, San

I upon which >nld assessment shall re main unpaid
on Suliiitlm. II, e lull .lay ol April. 1S66, will be atlver-
ItSed on that day u delinquent, and unless payment shall
t.t made before, will be sold on Tuesday, the 1st day of
to pay the delinquent assessment, together with
costsof advertising and expenses of sale. By order of the
Board of Trustees.

H. 0. FASSETT, Secretary.
Office, 402 Front street, San Krunelaco. marl7

Old Colony Gold and Silver Mlnlna Conipay.

I.... ..Hon of Wcajcai Austin, Heese River. Nevada.

Koike la hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said company, held on the 8lh day of March,
1866, an assessment of four (4) dollars per share was levied
upon tiie capital stock of said company, payable Immediately
In Unlled states gold coin, lo the Secretary, at the office
of the Company. No. 523 Montgomery street, 8an Fran-
cisco, California.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un
paid on Saturday, the 14th day of April, 1866. will be
advertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall he made L"foro, will be sold on Saturday, the 26th
day of April, 1660, to pay the delinquent assessment, to-
gether with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By
order 01 tho Board of TruBlees

H. O. HOWARD. Secretary.

Office, 523 Montgomery street, San Francisco, seeon
floor. mnrlO

Pride ofthe East Gold and Silver Mining: Com-
pany, Lander County, Nevada.

Notice Is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 13lh day of Mmch,
I860, an assessment of fifty (50) cents per shure was levied
upon tho capital slock of said Company, puyublo immedi-
ately, to the Secretary, San Francisco.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, Ilia nth day of April, 1866, will be adver-
tised onthatday as delinquent, and unless payment shall
be made before, will hesold on Friday, the 27th day ol'April
1866, to pay the delinquent assessment, together with costs
of advertising and expenses of sale. By order of llio Board
of Trustees.

N. C. FASSETT, Secretary.
Office. 402 Front street, San Francisco. mar!7

Santa Cruz Petroleum Oil Works Company,

Location: Santa Cruz County. California.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the lOlh day of March,
1866, an assessment (No. 15) of fifty cents per share was
levied upon the cnpltal stock of said company, payable
Immediately, In United States gold coin, to the Secretary,
R. Wegener, 415 Montgomery street. San Francisco.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 14th day of April, i860, wUl be
advertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold on Saturday, the 28lh day
of April, 1866, to pay the delinquent assessment, to-
gether with costs of advertising and expenses of sale. By
order of the Board of Trustees.

R. WEGENER, Secretary.

Office, 415 Montgomery street, San Francisco, Cal. marl7

Sliver Cloud Gold and Sliver Mining- Company.

Lander County, Nevada.

Notice is liereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 13111 day or March,
1866, an assessment of fllty (50) cents per share was levied
upon tiie capital stock of said Company, payable Imme-
diately, to the Secretary. San Francisco.

Ally stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on Saturday, the 14th day of April. 1866, will be ad-
vertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will be sold on Friday, the 27th
day of April. 1366, to pay the delinquent assessment,
together with costs of advertising and expenses of sale.
By order of the Board of Trustees.

N. C. FASSETT, Secretary.

Office, 402 Front street, San Francisco. marl7

Yuba Gold and Silver Mining Company.

Brown's Valley, Yuba County, State of California.
Notice There are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on
the 24th day of February, 18G6, the several amounts set
opposite the names of tho respective shareholders, as fol-
lows:

No. Certificate. No.
414 tu 416 10-ea

417 .
34 and 35 5-ea
143 and 374 5-oa
385

Names.
Barbe, Jos
Barhe, Jos
Herges, P
Brown, J M
Brown, J M
Brown, J M
Cohen, Wm
Cohu, Simon & Bro
Crachet, Felix
Craehet, Fslix
Fischer, Wm
Fischer, Wm
Fischer, Wm
SauO'rignou, Julos
cole, Guspard

172

Sharet

. Amount.

80

$10 00

6

10 00

10

20 00

10

20 00

3

6 00

7

14 00

12«

25 00

10

20 00
60 00

80

5

10 00

10

20 00

20

40 00

5

10 00

3

6 00

17

34 00

848 10 350 10 oa
y51
375
376
377
410
I30O

And in accordance wltli law, and an order or the Board
of Trustees, made on the 24th day of February, 1866, so
many shares of each parcel of said stoclt as may bo neces-
sary, will be sold at public auction, by Messrs. Olnoy &
Co.,atNo. 628 Montgomery street, Sun Francisco, Cal.,
on Saturday, the 14th day of April, 1866, at the hour of
12 o'clock M. of snid dny, to pay snid delinquent assess-
ment thereon, together with costs of advertising and ex-
penses of sale.

P. R. RINGSTUOM, Secretary.
OfBco, 210 Pine street, up-stairs, San Francisco. m31

Postal tec— The postaRe on the Mining .and Scientific
J'uess to any portion ofthe United States la twenty cents per
annum, or five cents per quarter, payable in advance at tho
1'ost Ofiicc delivering the paper. Postaso free in the city
and county. Foreign postage (with few exceptions) two
cents per copy, prepaid. To Bremen and the German
States (marked via Bremen and Hamburg line), three cents
per copy, prepaid. Single copies to any address lu the United
States, two cents.

222

®k pitting mtd Mmiifk §xm.

M. Jeannel haa discovered a new way of
easily ascertaining whether there exists any
lead in the tin used for tinning culinary vessels
in hospitals. His method consists in this :
Take about five decigrams of scrapiDgs of the
metal to be tested, and boil it in an excess of
nitric acid diluted with one-third of its weight
of water. When the solution is complete, fil-
ter and then pat in a crystal of iodide of po-
tassium. If the liquid contains but a ten-
thousandth part of lead, a yellowish precipitate
will be formed, which will not disappear by the
addition of an excess of ammonia.

A eecent number of the Calcutta Gazelle
contains an account of an aerolite, which fell
at Sherogtty on the 25th of August last. A
native who witnessed its fall states that about
9 a. m. a stone fell from the heavens, accom-
panied by a very loud report, burying itself in
the earth knee deep, and at the same time the
sky was cloudy and of a murky color, the air
calm, and no rain. The stone has been for-
warded by the Government to the Asiatic
Society of Bengal.

J. B. Cone, Business agency. — Makes private sales of
Property aud Business Places of every description, in the
city and Wirougnout the State ; procures partners with
large and small amounts or money ; negotiates salts o
miaing property, and does a General* Agency Busiuess.
Patronage solicited hy mail, express, or by personal ap-
plication at the office, 402 Montgomery Street, San Fran-
cisco, California. 23vlltf

ITurrLlslied. Room, to Ijot,

OX JI.1S»\. BETWEEN CLAY AND
Washington streets, overlooking the Bay. Inquire at
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aroxt sa.l,:e.

Owing to the great distance from our point of manu-
facture, we offer for sale the State Bight of California
ifor our

Patent Boring Tools for Artesian Wells,

Illustrated upon the first page of this paper Fobruary 17th.

These Tools are now in use in the various Oil Regions of

Pennsylvania, Ohio and Virvinia ; and although but just

iiitroducedj are universally approved and admired, and

bid fair to become eventually the most popular tools in

use. We shall close without reserve to the party sending

us the highest bid, to whom we will mail a complete set

of Drawings, copy of Circulars, etc.

Address, fully,

A. A. WILSOX,

Morgan Iron Works,.

7vl2tf Foot 9th street, East River, New York City.

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(Late Assistant Examiner in the U. S. Patent Office,)

HAVING RESIGNED THAT POSITION AFTER A TE-
nure of office of eighteen months, offers his services to

iarVEBTTOKS AND THEIR .ASSIGNEES,'

-—AS A

Patent Solicitor,

He -will make Preliminary Examinations In the Patent
Office, with a view to ascertain the Patentability of any
Invention (hut may be submitted to him for that purpose;
will prepare the necessary papers for those who wish to
make Applications for

Patents for their Inventions,

— OR FOR —

EXTENSIONS OR REISSUES OF PATENTS

Already granted; wil! act as an Attorney in presenting Ap-
plications ut the Patent Office, and in managing them to a
final Issue; wilt draw up Assignments; wilt examine Into
the condition of Rejected Applications when desired to do
so. and undertake the prosecution of such as may be consid-
ered patentable, and do whatever else is usually done by
Patent Solicitors.
,. Address, P. O. Box «S7, Washington, D.C. 7vl2-3m

THE EXCELSIOR

OMttDCft AND AMAtGAMTOa*

In the engraving herewith presented, A represents the Rim of the
Pan ; B, Muller ; C,I,egs;D, Cross-Fnime; E, Wearing: If, Screw
G, Lever ; H, DaBh-Boards ; I, Key ; o, Dies i c, Shoes, and o.'
Openings,

The relative grinding capacities of "The Excelsior" Grinder
and Amalgamator, of the Flat Bottomed Pan, and of the Conical
Pan wlien properly constructed, are respectively 177, 98 and 110.

That is, the respective mullers being of the same diameter
same weight, same hardness, and running at the same velocity'
"The Excelsior Grinder and Amalgamator" will reduce one hun-
dred and seventy-seven tons of ore, the Flat Bottomed Pan ninety,
eight tons, and the Conical Pan one hundred and ten tons to the
same degree of fineness in the same time.

The wear to the Shoes and Dies at their grinding surfaces in tbe
Excelsior Grinder and Amalgamator, is perfectly uniform, thuB
securing evenness of reduction to the pulp, as well as Bteadinesa
of motion to the muller. Uniform wear of the grinding platea
has been attained in no other than that of the Tractory form — nor
can it be.

Another property of excellence in this machine is that the metal
or substance to be amalgamated passes direct from the grinding
surfaces into the quicksilver ; thus excluding the possibility of its
becoming coated with any foreign substances, after having been
burnished. It is truthfully said "that the Tractory-formed Pan
as a Grinder has no equal, and as an Amalgamator no superior."

As a whole, it is far superior to any other pan in use.

MANUFACTURED AT THE

Union Iron Works and Golden State Iron Works,
•WHEELER & KANDALL, Inventors.

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The undersigned having had several years of experience in practical
quartz mining- operations, will ever take great pleasure in furnishine
parties interested in mining and machinery any desired information
which they may possess.

LICK HOUSE,

Corner or Montgomery aud Sutter streets,
SAN FKAIffCISCO.

S. ALSTROM AND G-. S. JOHNSON, Frop'rs.

This elegant and commodious Hotel is situated on the

6nncipal promenade street of San Franebeo. The hick
ouse is finished mid furnished with a degree of beauty
and excellence unsurpassed, combining nil tlie modern ap
plications and arrangements ot' a K1KST CLASS HOTEL,
thus offering superior inducements to the traveling public.
The proprietors a.-sure their puirom. thul the Lick House
shall not be excelled in any of its apuuimiueitts. or in polite
attendance or attention tc all the coinlorts of its guests.
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BRAWBJAW HOUSE,

(Formerly Vernon.)
J street, between Front and Second streets,

SACRAMENTO.

FIKST-CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS CAN BE HAD.

8vl2-3m MKS. *J. BUA'A", Proprietress.

INTERNATIONAL HOTEL,

K. Street, between Tliird and Fourth,

SACRAMENTO,

IS NOW ONE OF THE LAKCEST AND MOST ELEGANT
Houses in Sacramento. It has seven! v-live Rooms,
which can be had in suites for families, or singly to suit in-
dividuals—all new-turnished, large and finely voiitillated.
No expense lias been saved to make it comfortable and
pleasant lor guests.
Price of Rooms very low. Meals, 25 cents.
8vl2-6m B. EISENMENGER.

WHAT CHEER HOUSE,

SACKAMEXTQ.

Fire-Proof Brick Building, corner Front and K Streets,
opposite Steamboat Landing.

Meals ....25 cents.

Board, per week *...S-i W

Board and Lodging, per day 1 00

Single Rooms , su

Railroad Ticket Office and Stage Office on first floor.
7vl2-3m A. J. SE\ATZ, Proprietor.

The Excelsior Hat

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Paris, New York and London Styles

For Sjtrlne and Snmmcr, 18GG,

Will be introduced
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Hat Manu fa ctories,

Nos. 636 and C37 Commercial street San Francisco

No. 125 J street Sacramento

CornerD and Second streets Marysville

OUR STi'LE IN MOLESKIN, for this season, is, we feel
confident, the SUPERLATIVE OF ELEGANCE AND FIN-
ISH ; our MERINO FINAUD and ST. CLOUD the most
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Especial attention also deserve our
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San Francisco. March 6,1865. IlvlO-tf

CHARLES BERNARD,

MANCFACTCBEn AND DEALER IN

Family Chartres Coffee,

AND SPICES OF ALL KINDS,
No. 707 Sansome street, cor. Gold, bet. Jackson A Pacific.

First Premium Awarded

BY THE MECHANICS' INSTITUTE,
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223

Rkwnniko Early.— The San Andreas fl-7-
itf^r saya thai an instance of youthful eater-
1 evinced in "Linle OhBrlii Sharp and
I'oinmy Irvine, boys about twelve years old.
wliu bave beon at work for the last week ot
two sink in.' u *lmft on a claim they have located
iwn. The little fellows have built them
a whim, and got it us scientifically as old
miner*. They bave a pre'.ty liitln shaft down
aijniit fourteen het. They think they will
strike the bed-rock soon, and expect to make
their 'pile.'" Those you tba will yet prove an
ornament to the county which rears them.

A BlABOir. — ' M ither,' BaiJ little Ned, one
moraine after having fallen out of bed. ' I
think 1 know why 1 Ml out of bed last night,
it was because 1 slept too near where I got in.'
a little, while as it in duubt whether
he had given the right explanation, be added,
* .S'ii. tli.it wasn't the reason ; it wars because 1
slept too ueur where I fell out.

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GEO. M. NEWTON, Publisher,
fivi2tf 72 William street, New York.

Machinery.

EXCELSIOR DOUBLE ACTING

Suction and Force Pump.

~W. ». Hooker'* Patent, August 15, 1865,

THE SUBSCRIBERS OFFER FOR SALE
the following sl^cs of the above-named celebrated
Pump, acknowledged to be the best Double Acting Pumu
known to be in use. They are mure eusily set in position,
and are more durable ai.d compact lhan unv other Double
Acting Force Pump; they are also worked with very little
(iKM.iu. and have greater forcing power than oilier pumns
01 like size. They are adapted to work by band, wind-mill
horse, or steam-power.

No. 1-Cvllnder'2« In , stroke 6 in.

No 2— Cylinder 3 in , stroke 7 in.

No S— Cylinder 4 in., stroke lt> In.

No. 4— Cy tin er5 in., stroke 15 in.

No 5— Cylinder ti in., stroke 18 in.

The Nips i and 5 are Mining Pumps.

Wo have also for -ule a lull iir-sorlment of Pump Fixtures
such as Iron Pipe, Hose, Brass Goods, eic.

J. W. BRITTAN & CO.,

12vl2-3m liiu From street,

Hep"bxirri <fe Peterson's
AMALGAMATOR.

THE SUBSCRIBERS WOULD CALL THE ATTENTION
of the Mining Public to their Reducer and 'Amalga-
mator, and also to their Separator tor reducing and separat-
ing the mineral from

Gold and Sliver Ores,

Manufactured and exhibited at the Vulcan Iron Works, Nos
137 and 1.S9 t irst street, San Francisco.

These machines secure to the Miner a more Expeditious
and I'ertect Reduction and Amalgamation, a less liability
to accident and delay, and a greater amount ot" useful effect
in proportion lotlie power employed to keep them in opera-
tion than any other machine now in use for producing siml
.ar results. Thle fact is attested to bv their general adoption
and preference at all the principal Reduction Works In
Nevada; among which may be mentioned the Gould
* Curry Mill, the Sliver State Reduction Works, Zephyr
Fiat Mill, Pioneer Mill, Eastern Slope Mill, Phoenix Mill, etc.

B3S~ This Amalgamator may be seen in operation at the
European Metallurgical Works, Bryant St. bet. 3d and 4th.

[Illustrated in the Mining and Scientific Press, April 9th
««•] ao HEPBURN 4 PETERSON.

nov8 3m ■

McCOMB'S
CUMULATIVE POWER PRESS

AND

ARROW TIJE.

E. C McCOAIB, Agent.
No. 1 Government House, cor. Sansomo and Washington sta.
23v103ip

HUNTER'S
CONCENTRATOR, AMALGAMATOR

ATVO SEPARATpB,

A win il. d n Silver Uftlul >it the lute Mechanic*'
lair.

HUNTER'S CONCENTRATOR CAM BE SBEN IN OPER-
□ Vurlu, Fremont street
- ,nik- in purchase Coi II rind It to

tlirir advantage to examine the Above machine before

liur.'b ii -.nut i-Im-m hi

I't 1 1 « ill work i in- - -i i nop battery, and

II in. ire -sulphureu limn aiiy ma
ciiiup tmiit on the Pacific coa«(

2d The SulpburelK are wa»hcd clean, containing less than
ten p«*r cent, of wind.

\\ Tin- *r*4ie ire* gold and amalgam U amalgamated on
the copper plates; im t ai e nfuround mercury and scarcely
: h lin the mid,
uh lualinpllcll) i- n lUulclcni recommendation for Us

general no* .

oncenirati

■ b 'i hi i'"' late He< banian1 fair,

when with thegrutcat ibkmouuuti or sthiid the beat of

reialu wen

5th Than f no clofffflng or ^topplntt to clean out the sul-

i! una; connequomly ao waste from anv limttcu-

lli'ii on Ibi* luiri ..I the .UN n.t.int
8th. In Wthlbltlni; ih- w.,rkiin? of the m;wl.ln.- (It U not

run empty), ■'!' claaM i- a ana hHIIngs, from M pounds

and upward*, are concentrated ibat parlies may see fit to
leal tin- machine with

Glvo it ., irlal. and satisfaction i< ^aranteed All orders
andauy Inforinntiou rCQUlred, ad

VMIltl.W IIUXTEU,
ity Iron Works. Fremont »t , San Fn\u, h. -o

Or lo E. T. STEEN, Afeont

BAUX & G-UIOD S
Separator Ac Amalgamator

Is tlic most important improvement in nmninc machlncij'
ever Inirodueed. It wns awarded Hie FIRST PREMIUM at
the San Francisco Mechanics1 Fair for 1804, where it proved
itself to be the best Separator and Amalgamator among all
the competitors. Constructed on principles which combine
SciRitTtrtc Knovlkdok with Practical Expsbibhcb, these
Pans extract more gold and silver from their ores than any
others In use, as a few hours trial will demonstrate Mill
men will tlnd it to their advantage to employ these pans at
Separators, In addition to the ordinary Aiualyatorsnow in
use, and to re-work their old tailings.

The cost of these pans Is inconsiderable, and their struc-
ture i.- -in'ii that ihey can be readily separated In parts con
venieut for packing on mules. Among the many advimla-
pes possessed by BAUX A GUIOD'S Pan, are the following:
The trilling cost for attendance: Its small cost; Its portabil-
ity; The large quantity of pulp It can operate upon In a giv-
en time; It may be worked oven weeks without stopping
as it Is constructed to work continuously: The complete
thoroughness of the separation of the ruck from the metals
and the trilling power required lo work them; They can be
attached to any nrdinarv crushing apparatus.

We have the pleasure of referring parlies Interested to
the fi.llnwing parties, who have our Pan in use: Jetferson-
i.ni Mining Company, Bowman's Ranch, Nevada county;
The French Mill, Nevada City ; (.'rail's Gravel Cemeni
Works, Nevada county; Wultniiiii's Chlorlnatlon Works,
Nevada. Oil.; Gold Mill Quartz Mill, Washoe.

Manufactured at the Vulcan Iron Works and San Fran-
Cisco luiinilry, San Francisco, and at Ueugtl & Thorn's
Foundry, Nevada City.

For further particulars, or to sec this Pan in operation,
call on or address

J. Ii. 1IAIX,

TO PLACER MINERS AND OTHERS.

BREAKS'

Improved Steam Syphons.

STATE AND COUNTY RIGHTS FOR SALE BY THE

PATENTEE,

\o. 320 Plue utreet.

Information will be sent or given to parties upon appli-
cation, by letter or otherwise, to or by the patentee or the
owners of ihe Miners' Foundry, where the Pumps are on
exhibition and fur sale, ■;!.» First street, San Francisco.
LIST OF PRICES:

Little Giant.

best TOnE.

Iron,4indi $100

" 3in.dl 75

" Zln.dl 50

" 1& In. dl 35

Brass, 1 in. dl k25

L E IT F 1^ X. ' M

American Double Turbine

THIS WHKi:i.. W 111. II ii. a.* IIAT> THE
in. p.i unurecvdi uled »aie ni anj water wheel evoi
made, and which b.i- given unusual utlkfactlon whenever
used. Is top" for sale in RNAPP A GRAN i. Sltl WsshlDgtoB
ttraet, Ban Francisco, where pen*on« daalrtog to use « .ni.-r-
power can be Btipplted. These Wheels are adapted to use
Prom H*lo 5,0iiu tncneaof water, and from 4 (eel to 500 feel

fall Lei u* know bow a i, water yon have either in

miner1* laches or cubic feet per minute, what rallyou liave,
and what power you require Write nr send i r circular lu
KXAPP A «Rl\T,

— .ilso — San Fraoclsco.

T^oirol'ft LeveK iTiK'ks,

F<>r rallr.piuls, aafS, OF H \KOUB : Ratlroad JnclU ft.r en-
gines and cars; Track Jacks for leveling, with which three
m«n, with a pair of thast Jacks, can lovol more irnoJc In a
day than tweive men working in tbo ord narj mannor;
iii-ii. Track Jacks for relieving the axle of prcaeuroto re-
place the brass. The-e Jaeks nro now n general us,- hi the
Ea-tem States, and give eittre fiatisfaotlon. Also, Whl'ipii
and Traek Jacks of the ino-t Flinerlor make and kind.
For Mile by KNAPP A, 6RAWT,

12vlS-3m San Francisco,

A RARE CHANCE FOR INVESTMENT.

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For the Best Clllinney T{p

Ever invented- Numerous testinmniuls from Proprietors
of Factories, Foundries, Steamers, Hotols, elc, can bo
shown, attesting lo its usefulness in creating draft, saving
tile expense ni high chimneys, and u great saving of fuel.

I nmpnlcts cnntaniiug deseriplive drawings and testimo-
nials Mill he sen! tree, upon iinplicathui hv litter or other-
wise to the patentee, it. A. HEXJKIKSEX,
Or J. E. JOERGENSEN,

12vl2-3m No. 328 Kearny street, San Francisco.

Tile Mechanics' Institute

AWARDED A

PREMIUM SILVER MEDAL
TO BRUCKNER'S

MECHANICAL ROASTING FURNACE,

T. KALLEXBEKG,

416 .Market street, San Francisco.

33L,A.KLE'S

QUARTZ BREAKER

Is now extensively used for breaking hard masses of

Quartz or Ores

To a size suitable, for stamps. These machines are patented,

and are in pructicul operation in

CALIFOKNIA, AUSTRALIA,

WASHOE,
ENGLAND, FRANCE,

anh

THE ATLANTIC STATES.

These Machines, or circulars containing further Informa-
tion regarding them, may be obtained of the undersigned.
Address,

BLAKJG <fc TYLER,
Box 2077 San Frnncieco Post Office.
CHAS. T. BLAKE, E. TYLER, WM. P. BLAKE,

Idaho City. Michigan Bluff. Sau Francisco.

4vl0

PATENT AMALGAMATOR.

These Mm h i m >s Stand t'nrivaltcl.

Por rapidly pnlyerUInR and amklgamMtlng ores, they
Imve no equal N'oeffuri lute been or will be, spared to
have them t-oiiMructed In ihi mo»t perfect manner, ami of
■ timber now In operation, not '."n.- has ever re-
nd Increasing demand for
Idcnct* ni ihfir merlls.
patructodao n- to apply atcam directly Into

the pulp bottoms, uidoalrcd.

This Amalgamator Operates as Follows:

The pan beliik' nih-d, the motion of thetnulier forces the
pnlp to the center, wlmre It Is drawn down through the an-
erture ami between the grinding stiriaces. Thence it la
thrown to ih< periphery Into iho qnlckaUver. The curved
mi draw Ii 10 the center, where It posses down,
and to the clrcuml'orvucc ilk before. Thus Ills constantly
pnastng in i» regulat flow beraroan the grinding snrracesaDd
mi" i in- quii ttsllvcr, inn ii ihe ore i> reduced to an iinpaipa-
olo powdor and the mi tal algntnatod

Setlen made on the same principle excel all others.—
ntej bring the pulp so constantly and periecilv In contact
wttii i|iih i.Mlwr. ihat the particles lire rapidly and coin

pletely absorbed.

Mill man are invlicd to examine these pans and sellers for
themaelvea, ui the PACIFIC FOUNDRY,

'vi San FrancUco.

Prater's Patent Concentrator

(Known as UUNGERFORD & PRATER'S Concentrator,)

llAKUl'ACIU»V:n J.T THE

San Francisco Foundry and Steam
Engine Works.

Coruei- Fremont und Mlnslon Streets.

All orders promptly attended to.

2vl2 D£VOE, hl.\sM<)I£F. A CO.

Stevens' Pressure Packing.

Patented March 7tht 18G5.

PresBure Packing is now conceded, by tbo best engi-
neers, to be the most effectual method of making and
i?w Sle m';tilllic ri»e of pistons steam-tight.

STEVENS' PACKING has the advantage of beiDgcheaper
In 6rst cost than tbe ordinary packing, and can be applied
to old style pistons with very little alteraticn or detention.
In place of testimonials, the Patentee requests of those
who are using the old spring packing to inquire of the
owners of the various engines which now have this pack-
ing iu use— some of which have been running from three
to twelve months without being opened, or showing any
descriptive leak— and act upon their recommendation.

Further particulars can be had by applying to the
Patentee, ANHRKW STEVENS, Master Mechanic, Alameda
Railroad, or at the VULCAN IRON WORKS, where they
an be Been, at any time, in course of construction.

10df ANDREW STEVENS,

Portable Steam Engines !

"Hoadlry V and *' Hlttln£er*s" Make,

COMBINING THE MAXIMUM OF EFFICIENCY,

—-„,,«, Durability, and Economy, with the Minimum of

MX^kt weight and Price.

M&MjL Tbcsc Engines are favorably known, a large
3CFi— ■^■"unilier being in use on this coast for hoisting,
pumping, threshing, milling and mining purposes. "

Steam can be got up on these Engines' in fifteen minutes
after reach i in: t lie place ofopcratidn, and t lie limo. expense
nl scltin-: boilers, machinery, and "construction acc.-unt"
saved, (which is often the difference between the successful
and unsuccessful prosecution of milling enterprises,) lu
fact, the portable principle is the pioneer's friend, and ena-
bles him to draw engines on their own wheels tu his cabin
door, and plant on the outermost confines of civilization
the saw and grist mill, and it has done and will do more
to help subdue the continent than any other of the modern
motors which are crowding society and normalizing the
world.

All sizes on hand from 3 to 30 horse power, with -and
without carriages.

Also, Portable Saw and Grist MiPs.
For sale by TREADWELL A: CO.,

3vl2-3m Corner of Front and Market streets.

PETROLEUM STOVES.

AMOST USEFUL lXVE>"TIOX FOR ALL
manner of COOKING nnd for IRONING, without any
litter, as ashes or soot. Cheap and convenient, and pecu-
liarly united to Ihe wants of this community.

ooking by them is divested of its disngreeableness. and
becomes a pastime, as many can testify, who have used
them In this city, To he seen at

916 Montgomery street.
Whore they are for sale by

BtLLARD <t BATTLES,

Proprietors for California.
San Francisco, March 3d, 1866. 10-vl2

J OR SAL^

A. STEAM EOTGIIVE !

1 Q-INCn CYLINDER. F UK-FOOT STROKE, IN PER-
lO feet Order. Inquire at VULCAN IRON WORKS, 137
and 133 FIrststrect, or to

HETNEMANN <fe CO.,
2CvIItf 311 and 313 California street.

PAGE'S PATENT

— FOR —

RAISING SUNKEN VESSELS !

SHIPPLVG AND IXSURAXCE COMPA-
tiies, and other parties upon this coasi or in the Atlan-
tic States, having occasion to avail themselves of this
invention, which lias been tried, ami proved a success, will
please mhlrcss lor the present, JOSEPH DkVIXNEY, 1528
Stockton street, tian Francisco.

AUSTIN Z. PA6E,
12vI2-tf Patentee.

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McAULEY & CHENEY'S PATENT

ME CDH, OS SEAMLESS IK ROSE.

1 . »

This is a new article, made by machinery constructed for the purpose. The
cordage used in its manufacture is made expressly for us by Messrs. Tubbs <fc Co.
of this cit3r, from the best Manila hemp. .

As the Rope Hose Covering is formed without seam, on an iron mandril or
accurately turned cylinder, it is of perfectly equal size or diameter throughout its
whole length. Owing to the peculiar manner of its construction, by which the
ropes are twisted together and firmly held in place at each point of intersection,
it is utterly impossible for the hose to get out of order or burst, even with the
most careless handling, or from being caved on or sluiced out. Nor is there any
chance for gravel to get in between the roping and canvas hose, as frequently
■happens with the ordinary roped hose. A single thickness of 000,000 duck hose
inside our rope covering is sufficient to stand a pressure of three hundred feet,
and can be made to stand a much greater pressure, if required. Old canvas, or
hose that is worthless from age to use in the ordinary manner, will last and be
quite as serviceable as new canvas, for two or three years longer, if covered with
our Rope Hose Covering.

The Rope Hose is made a little smaller 'than the duck hose, so as to take all
the strain. With this hose there is no possibility of collapsing or bursting the
inside hose, as frequently happens with even the most carefully made cauvas
hose when of more than one thickness of canvas.

The Rope Covering will last from four to six 3rears. It can be drawn on
over ordinary canvas hose, either old or new, with as much ease as drawing one
canvas hose over another.

DISTRIBUTORS with from two to six Gates.
HOSE PIPES with different sized Nozzles.

Orders for any of the above articles, or other Mining Apparatus, will receive
immediate attention. Address

J. L. MOTJLTHROP, Miners' Foundry, San Francisco.

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paid to Distillery Work. Manufacturer of "Garratt's Pat-
tent Improved Journal Metal."

83- Highest Market price paid for OLD BELLS, COPPER
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A. GENS0UL,

PUBLISHER, IMPORTER AND DEALER IN

M-AJPS, ATLASES,

Charts. Guide-Books Globes,
Books, Stationery, and Fancy Articles,

511 Montgomery street, between Commercial and Sacra-
mento, San Francisco.

Lead as an Amalgamator — We give the
following, taken from the Weekly Mining
Journal as an additional comment upon the
molten lead process noticed last week :

It comes to us through a source which we deem
reliable that— in short, read the following, and
mark the fallacy of most human hopes and ex-
pectations: A competent assay er took ten
dwts. of Bobtail blanket tailings, which it is
well known have no lead in them, the same
having been run through molten lead at Kip
& Buell's mill, and as the results of an assay
for lead, got three and one-half dwts. of that
metal, about thirty-five per cent. He then
took an ounce of the same tailings, as they
came from the stamp mill, and an ounce that
had been run through the molten lead, and as
the result of an assay for gold and silver, got
at the rate of one hundred dollars to the ton
from each, there being no perceptible difference
in the amount of gold and silver obtained from
the two samples, one of which had passed
through hot lead and the other had not. We
give this publicity in the hope that further
experiments may be made of the same kind.
If the above results shall be confirmed, this
spending of time and money on what is called
" the molUn lead process," will be ohviated,
and it cannot be done too soon. We repeat,
that we have not the slightest reason to doubt
the foregoing statements with regard to the

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QUARTZ OPERATOR'S

H^lN r> BOOK

A Book, for Every Intelligent Prospector,
Shareholder, Miner and Machinist.

ZEXAS WHEELER AND P. M. RANDALL,
Authors and Publishers.

Bound in Cloth— 1H Pages, Duodecimo.

The Qdartz Operator's Hand Book is presented to the
public as a carefully prepared epitome of all that is valua-
ble for the practical operator in the miuo and mill. We
have here ail the most neefssary hints aud directions for
testing and assaviug the ores of the various minerals ; an
explanation of chemical terms ; a briet nnd intelligible
description of the numerous processes for roasting ores,
and tho extraction of metals from their ores by amalga-
mation and otherwise.

The work aUo ennta ins an original and highly interest-
ing discussion of the tracmry and differently formed
grinding plates, as applied to the reduction of ores — a sub-
ject not only of special interest to the scientific reader,
but also practically of the highest importance to every
quartz miner

Professor Sillimau, of Yale, and Hodgson, of the College
of California, huving examined, this discussion, as sub
mitted to them by its author, Mr. Randall, previous- to
the compilation of this work, speak of the same as not
only mathematically correct, but also as of great practical
value. Messrs W. R. Eckart, Jr., Engineer, (late of U.S.
N.,) and W. M. Belshaw, assay cr and superintendent ot
the S. T. M. Co.. to whom tho entire work was submitted
while passing through the press, speak ol the same as one
of high practical importance to quartz miners aud mill-
Tpn generally.

No work has been offered to the mining public of Cali-
fornia which contains so much valuable information, con-
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In Us preparation, much care has been taken to secure
brevity, conciseness, and simplicity— in fact to make it a
complete aud reliable Quartz Miner's Hand Book.

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Manzsmillo. All touch at Acnpulco.

Departure of the 19th connects with the French Trans-
Atlantic Co.'s stenmcr lor St. Nazairc, and English steamer
for South America.

Departure of luth connects with English sttamer for
Southampton, and P. R. B. Co.'s steamer for Ceutral

Departure of the30th connects with English steamer for
Sumaco, the port of the new mines.

The following steamships will he dispatched ondatesaa
given below :

STEAMERS FOR APKIL,

April 10th— GOLDEN CITY Cant. Jas, T. Wat kins

Connecting with HENRY CHALrtCEY, Capt. Gray.

19th— SACRAMENTO Capt. J. M. Cavarly,

Connecting with NEW YORK, Capt. Horner.

30th— GOLDEN AGE Capt. E S. Fnrnsworth.'*

Connecting with ARIZONA, Capt. Maury.

Cabin passengers berthed through. Baggage checked
through— 100 pounds allowed each adult

An experienced Surgeon on board. Medicine and attend-
ance free. I

These steamers will positively sail at 11 o'clock. Passen-
gers are requested to have their bnggage on board before 10
o'clock.

For Merchandise and Freight apply to Messrs. WELLS,
FARGO A CO.

For passage and all other information, apply at the Pa-
cillc Mail Steamship Co's oflice, corner of Sacramento and
Leidesdorff streets.

OLIVER ELDRIDRE, Aeent.

MINING LAWS AND FORMS.

Third Edition revised and enlarged.
Compiled by II. 15. CONGBON.

THIS Edition contains all the laws of the STATE OF CAL-
IFORNIA aud NEVADA TERRITORY, relative to Mining
Corporations together with the Mining Ordinances of Mex
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Twelfth Volomk— The Mining and Scientific Press, pub-
ished at San Fraucisco, commenced its twelfth volume on
the 0th lust.— [Nye County News.

Jl journal of Useful ;3.it$, Science, and fitting and #lcchankat grogrfSis.

SAN FRAXC1SCO, SATURDAY, APRIL 14, L866.

TABLE OF CONTENTS.

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MinVnmator.
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Java Coffee und Veoper.
Plio I'm--
Ulnlmt summary.
Bdtloi iU] nnd Relectod
kUoliig sh.ir. inouli -i . liir. .-

lory,
stock Balosand Reports.
San Prnnclaco Prlcufl Currenl
..- iv Hltllnit and Other Ad-

v.-rii-.-iiii-'il*. etc.

WoNDRue or the Athosphbbb. — Theatmos-
phora rifles above as with its cathedral dome
arching Coward heaven, of which it is the most
perfect synonym nnd symbol. It floats around
us like tlmt grand object which the apostle
John saw in his vision — "a sea of gloss like
onto .t crystal." So massive is it that when it
begins to stir, it tosses great ships like play-
things, and sweeps city and forest like snow-
lliikis to destruction before it. ADd yet it
is so mobilo that we have lived for years in
it before we can be persuaded that it exists
at nil, and the great bulk of mankind never
realize the truth that they are bathed in an
ocean of air. Its weight is so enormous
that iron shivers before it like glass, yet a soap
bubble sails through it with impunity, and the
tinies: insect waves it aside with his wing. It
ministers lavishly to all our senses. We touch
it not. but it touches us. Its warm south wind
brings back color to the pale face of the in-
valid ; its cool west wind refreshes the fevered
brow and makes the blood mantle to our
cheeks ; even its north blast braces into new
vigor the hardened children of a rugged cli-
mate. The eye is indebted to it for all the
magnificence of sunrise, the brightness of mid-
day, the chastened radiance of the morning,
and the clouds that cradle near the setting
sun. Hut fur it the rainbow would want its
triumphant arch ; and the wiod would not
send it3 fleecy messengers on errands around
the heavens ; the cold ether would not send
snow fejthers on the earth, uor would drops
of dew gather on the flowers. The kindly
rain would never fall, nor hail-storm nor fog
diversify the face of the sky. Our naked
globe would turn its tanned and unshadowed
forehead to the sun, and one dreary, monoto-
nous bluze of light and heat dazzle and burn
up all things. Were there no atmosphere, the
evening sun would in a moment set, and with-
out warning, plunge the earth into darkne-s.
But the air grasps in her hand a shield of his
rays, and lets them slip through her fingers so
that the shadows of evening are gathered by
degrees, and the flowers have time to bow
their heads, and each creature space to find a
place for rest, and to nestle to repose. In the
morning, the garish sun would at one bound
burst from the bosom of night and blaze above
the horizon ; but the air watches his com-
ing, and sends first but one little ray to an-
other, and then a handful ; and so gently draws
aside the curtain of night, and slowly lets the
light fall on the face of the sleeping earth, till
her eye-lids open, and like a man she goes forth

aguin to labor until evening.

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A Large Oil Tank. — Messrs. Brewer,
Burke & Co., of Pitsburg, Peun., are erecting
an iron oil tank capable of holding 12,000
barrels.

TANGENTIAL TURBINE WATER WHEEL.

The annexed illustration represents what is
known as the tangential turbine, or hurdy-
gurdy water wheel, with a reaction guide,
whereby the water having onco impinged nppn
the buckets of the wheel, is made to react
upon succeeding buckets until the force of the
rash ol water is entirely exhausted, so that it
drops quietly from the wheel by the mere force
of its gravity. The construction of the wheel
may be distinctly seen iu the engraving. The
water is seen to rush in, through the conduct-
ing pipe, with a velocity and impulse due to its
head. After striking the buckets and passing
into the inner side oi the circumference of the
wheel, it will be observed to be so directed in
its motion as to again receive an upward direc-
tion, striking the buckets at a poiot below
the place of first contact, when it imparts the

85 drops per iniuute, and II inches each drop.

With —

175 foci fall una 85 inches water, minors' measure.
200 ■' 75 " ■'

280 " to " «

300 '' 50 , " "

it will run a mill of 20 stamps, each C50 pounds,
8") drops per minute, and 11 inches each drop.
The wheel is furnished of different sizes to suit
the wishes or necessities of the purchaser.

Bullion from Gold Mill. — The Gold Hill
News says : " The amount of bullion shipped
from the Gold Hill Express office, for the
month of March last, amounts to $590,123.89.
For the quarter ending March 31st. I860, the
shipments reached $1,397,059.70 I Thus, it is
manifest that no less than five millions of raw
silver and gold will be dug out and exported
from this little burgh during the year 1866.
These are items for the desolate, and torture
points for the croakers."

TANGENTIAL TDRBINE WATER WHEEL.

whole of the power remaining in the water
after its first impulse.

The wheel is now in successful operation at
Hydliff's Mill, in You Bet; at the Empire
Tunnel Company, French Corral ; at the Croe-
sus Silver Mill Company, Kearsage ; at the
Clear Creek Company's Mill, in Tulare county,
and other places. It gives a high percentage
of work for water consumed ; is exceedingly
simple in its construction, and costs but little,
in comparison to most water wheels. It is par-
ticularly applicable for high falls, and where the
water can be conveyed along and down moun-
tain sides, by means of pipes, as in hydraulic
mining. The wheel is manufactured at the
Miners' Foundry in this city. A wheel eight
feet in diameter costs but $500, and is esti-
mated to be capable of performing the follow-
ing duty : With —

80 feet full and 94 Inches water, miners' measure.

100
125
150

it will run a mill of 10 stamps, each 050 pounds,

Ax Interesting Fact. — During our recent
visit, to the mines of Grass Valley and Nevada,
a very interesting fact came under our notice,
to the effect that all the distinctive features
which are so observable in the mines for the
first 150 or 200 feet in depth, disappear be-
yond that depth, and that the veinstone
thereafter presents a uniform character ; so
much so, that when specimens from the lower
levels of the deepest mines are thrown together
promiscuously, it is almost impossible to distin-
guish the one from the other. On visiting the
Soeath & Clay mine, at Nevada, we found the
same characteristic to prevail ; the veinstone
of that mine being quite indistinguishable from
that from any of the deep mines of Grass Val-
ley. The solitary exception noticed is in the
Norambagua, below Grass Valley. The only
mine, we believe, iu Nevada county carrying
any noticeable quantity of arseuicul pyrites.

Great Britain alone produces one-third of
all the iron product of the world.

Sodium Amalgam. — Our readers will find a
very interesting letter on the second page of
the present issue, in relation to the discovery
of the use of sodium amalgam in working gold
ores. The letter contains a brief account of
the discovery and the most essential portion of
the specifications of the patentee. It will be
seen that among the advantages claimed for
the amalgam is that of facility of packing and
transporting the solid amalgam. In this con-
nection, we would state that two or three ex-
periments, of which we are cogDizant here,
would seem to indicate that when this solid
amalgam is exposed to the action of the air,
the sodium gradually oxidizes, and the solid
soon melts into a liquid mass, surrounded by
caustic soda. If there is not some simple
means of preventing this action, it will be im-
possible to transport mercury thus, in the solid
state, without packing it iu air-tight vessels.
We should be glad to know how Mr. Wurtz
obviates this difficulty. Further and careful
experiments are Deeded, and many points con-
nected with the application and use of the
sodium amalgam. It is a subject that well de-
serves to be thoroughly and practically investi-
gated, and we shall be happy, at any time, to
receive and publish the results of careful and
reliable experiments in relation to it.

The Union Amalgamator. — We would call
the attention of millmen, and others, to the
advertisement of the Union Amalgamator,
which appears in our columns to-day. But lit-
tle effort has heretofore been made to introduce
this pan to public notice ; yet all who have
used it, so far as we have learned, unite in pro-
nouncing it highly efficient, both as an amal-
gamator and as a triturator. It is so con-
structed as to be run with great speed, pre-
senting a double grinding surface, revolving in
opposite directions ; which motion effects a
thorough mixing of the pulp, and admits of a
speed three or four times as rapid as pans
where the motion is single. By this arrange-
ment great economy in weight of metal, cost
and space is secured. It is probably more
readily and easily cleaned up than any pan in
use. It may be seen in operation every day
at the San Francisco Foundry (Devoe, Dens-
more & Co.), corner of Mi.-sion and Fremont
streets. Millmen and others interested iu such
machinery visiting this city, will do well to call
and examine this pan and witness its opera-
tion at the place above designated.

The Standard Soap Co., of this city, man-
ufacture a most excellent article of washing
powder, said to excel anything of the kind in
use ; and to contain nothing that will injure
the finest fabric. It also possesses the merit
of working equally well in either hard or soft
water. It is much more convenient for use
than soap, either hard or soft. It is for sale by
the grocers generally, so that a trial of its vir-
tues may readily be made by any one desiring
to do so. See advertisement in another
column.

To Correspondents. — "Progress" is wel-
come ; we should be pleased to hear from him
often. Another letter from our regular corres-
pondent " D." next week. " O. W. E." and
"R. P." will appear.

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MU pitting mi Mmtiiit §000.

Sodium Amalgam — Wurtz's Patent,

The American Journal of Science for March,
contains the following interesting letter ad-
dressed to Professor Silliman by Henry Wurtz,
of New York, the discoverer and patentee of
the ase of sodium amalgam for extracting the
precious metals from their ores :

In the opinion of yourself and others npon
whose judgment I rely, the time has arrived
for the promulgation of the discoveries made
by me, now many years since, of certain new
properties of the alkali-metals, rendering them
of value in the amalgamation of ores of the
precious metals.

Tou are aware that, pending the repeated
investigations which I have conducted upon
this important subject, I have made communi-
cations of my results, both oral and written,
from time to time to many persons, yourself
among the number ; but that until the latter
part of the year 1864, no final step was taken
to place these discoveries before the public in
a tangible form. On the 27th of December,
1864, a patent of the U. S. Government was
granted to me for specified modes of applying
the said discoveries ; the specification having
been at my request retained on file in the Pa-
teut Office for six months (as the new patent
law permits) ; so that the expiration of the
term of this patent did not commence until
the 27th of June, 1865.

It appears, however, that my frequent com-
munications had led to wide discussion of the
remarkable phenomena involved, phenomena
which I seldom hesitated to exhibit, even to
the most casual acquaintances, taking only the
precaution of silence as to the agent employed
(the sodium) ; and the inevitable consequence
has been the occupation of other minds with
the subject, both here and abroad. In fact,
since the issue of my patent, I am informed
that several applications (necessarily fruitless)
have been made at Washington by others for
patents covering some or all of my uses of the
alkali-metals ; and an English patent has been
procured in the name of the eminent chemist
Wm. Urookes, dated August 12,1865 (about
eight months subsequent to the filing of my
specification at Washington) ; of the specifica-
tion of which I have procured a copy, and find
it to present a remarkable similarity to my
own. Moreover, I frequently find allusions
and statements relating to this subject, gener-
ally more or less imperfect and obscure, in the
public prints throughout the world.

It has clearly, therefore, become incumbent
upon me— if only as a matter of justice to the
mining community and others interested — to
furnish authentic information as to what has
actually been done, and what it is proposed to
do. I have, therefore, prepared an abstract of
my specification, embodying in a condensed
form such portions of its substance as appear
of present importance to miners and metal-
lurgists.

Other portions of the subject-matter of the
specification will form a sufficiently voluminous,
and I hope interesting, topic of a future com-
munication ; as, for instance, my new modes of
preparing amalgams of the alkali-metals in
large masses with any desired rapidity, safety
and economy ; and which you, with other
chemical scientists who have witnessed its
operation, deem important in a purely scien-
tific view ; as involving novel phenomena, and
illustrating molecular laws obscurely seen at
present.

With a few explanatory observations, which
seem needed, I shall conclude. I have found
it necessary, for practical purposes, to prepare
three different grades of the sodium amalgams,
from each other in their proportions of sodium
about as the numbers 1, 2 and 3 ; and which I
designate accordingly,.

A few lines, also, regarding the term " mag-
netic amalgams," which not a few will deem
fantastic, and as suggesting unauthorized analo-
gies. I hope to show, however, at some other
time, that iu applying the term I have followed
the dictates of reason, and even the direct
patli of the modern leaders in cosmical dynam-
ics, the apostles of the doctrine of correlation
of physicil forces ; and that the analogical
element which I find is between attractive and
repulsive antagonistic force which exerts a
chemical, or rather an elemental y discrimina-
tion between bodies at insensible distances,
and the antagonistic force of magnetic at-
traction and repulsion, which is so eminent an
example of a similar elementary discrimination,
though at sensible distances also. No one
(to offer an illustration nearly, though not
quite perfect) doubts the intimate relation be-
tween radiated and convected heat, although
the one propagates itself throughout the uni-
verse of space, whilst the other is susceptible
only of diffusion throughout insensible dis-
tances, from molecule to molecule.

More of this, however, hereafter. The term,
from its convenience alone, will doubtless come
into extensive use, us a technical term, among
those who are most concerned in the utilization
of the magnetic amalgams.
89 Nassau St., New York, January 15, 1868

SPECIFICATION.

My invention consists : In imparting to
quicksilver * * a greatly enhanced adhe-
sion, attraction, or affinity for other metals and
for its own substance ; by adding to it one of
the highly electro-positive metals * * -so-
dium, potassium * * etc.

My invention * * is applicable :
1st. In all arts and operations in which
amalgamation by quicksilver can be made
available to separate or extract gold, silver or
other .precious metals from their ores.
******
3d. In all operations in which amalgama-
tion by quicksilver, in conjunction with re-
ducing metals, such as iron or zinc, can be
made available in recovering metals from their
soluble or insoluble saliue compounds ; such as
silver from its sulphate, chlorid or hypo-nl-
phite ; lead from its sulphate or chlorid ; gold
from its chlorid or other solution.
******

8th. In the mercurization of metallic surfaces
in general , for instance, in the amalgamation
of the surfaces of zinc in voltaic batteries ; of
the surfaces of copper plates, pans, etc., used
in the saving of gold from its ores ; * *

9th. In the more convenient transportation
of quicksilver, by the reduction thereof into
solid forms.

******

I shall now proceed to the description of
those special and peculiar qualities of these
amalgams of the alkali-metals which I have
discovered, and which have led to my new uses
of them in the chemical and metallurgic arts.

A quantity of one of the magnetic amalgams,
dissolved in one hundred times its weight or
more of quicksilver, communicates to the whole
a greatly euhanced power of adhering to
metals ; and particularly to those which, like
gold and silver, lie toward the negative end of
the electro chemical scale. This power of ad
hesion, in the case of these two metals, is so
great, that the resistance which I have found
their surfaces, when in the native state, usually
oppose to amalgamation (a resistance which is
much greater and more general than has been
hitherto recognized, and which is due to causes
as yet undiscovered, or at least uninvestigated)
is instantly overcome ; whether their particles
be coarse, fine, or even impalpable. Even an
artificial coating of oil or grease (which is such
an enemy to amalgamation that the smoke of
the miners' lamps is pronounced highly detri-
mental in gold and silver mines) forms no
obstacle to immediate amalgamation by this
magnetic quicksilver. The atoms of the
quicksilver are, as it would seem, put into a
polaric condition by a minute addition of one
of those metals which range themselves toward
the electro-positive end of the scale ; so that
its affinity for the more electro-negative metals
is so greatly exalted that it seizes upon, and is
absorbed by, their surfaces instantaneously ;
just as water is absorbed by a lump of sugar or
other porous substance soluble in it.

Such quicksilver (unlike ordinary quicksilver)
even adheres strongly to surfaces of iron, steel,
platinum, aluminum and antimony ; an adhe-
sion which, however, as I have discovered, in
the case of these five metals is not of the
nature of a true amalgamation, there being no
penetration whatever into the substance of the
metal ; so that the superficially adherent mag-
netic quicksilver may be readily wiped off
clean, just as water may be from glass. The
only metal I have as yet found, which cannot
be enfilmed by the use of the magnetic amal-
gam, is magnesium.

I. Applications of (lie magnetic amalgams to
working the ores of the precious metals.
My improvement in methods cf amalgama-
ting gold and silver ores consists in adding from
time to time to the quicksilver used in amal-
gamation, about one hundredth part, or less, of
its weight of one of the magnetic amalgams.
The frequency with which the amalgam is to
be added cannot be exactly specified, as it will
be found to depend more or less on a multi-
tude of circumstances ; such, for instance, as
the temperature, the purity of the water and
the quantity of water used, the ratio borne by
the surface of the quicksilver to its mass, the
amount and mode of agitation of the quick-
silver, the nature of the process and of the
apparatus used, the character of the ore, the
strength of the amalgam, etc., etc. ; so that
this important point can only be determined
by experience in each case. Some general
directions may, however, be derived from the
experiments which have been made. It has
been found that vcry much less sodium is re-
quisite in those cases in which much water is
employed, and that water frequently renewed ;
for instance, in the riffles of a sluice, and in all
forms of amalgamators through which a con-
tinual current of fresh water is kept running ;
mercurial solutions of sodium, as I have dis-
covered, being little affected by water which is
free from acid, alkaline, or saline impurities.
In those cases, however, in which little water
is employed, and especially when the ore and
quicksilver are ground up together into a
" slum" or slime, this water soon becomes alka-

line, and an oxydation of the sodium sets in,
necessitating its frequent renewal. In such
cases, therefore, the following manipulation is
recommended : The whole amount of quick-
silver to be used for working up a batch of
slime, say 50 pounds, is magnetized by dis-
solving in it'one per cent, of amalgam No. 2 ;
or better,, two per cent, of the soft amalgam
No. 1, which dissolves more readily ; hall of
the whole, or 25 pounds, is then thrown into
the mill with the ore at first, and, as the in-
corporation proceeds, certain fractions of the
other half are gradually added , at intervals of
time varying according to circumstances, until
the whole has been added. If* as is usual, the
quicksilver is a portion which has been sepa-
rated from the slime of a previous operation, it
will usually retain some sodium, and therefore
will require fresh amalgam in proportionately
smaller quantity.

In sluicing operations the soft amalgam No.
1 is most suitable, on account of its ready
solubility in mercury ; and in these cases it is
practicable to lest the quicksilver in the riffles
and ascertain when the magnetic quality re-
quires restoration, by throwing in a lew grains
of gold-dust. Similar tests are easily applied
to slimes, and in amalgamating methods gen-
erally, a slip of tarnished sheet copper being a
very suitable agent for such testings.

It may be remarked in passing, that the
amalgam No. 1 is at any time easily prepared
from No. 2, by melting it in an iron ladle with
about its own weight of quicksilver, or from
No. 3, by melting with twice its weight ; con-
siderable time, however, being requisite, in the
case of No. 3, to produce the additional com-
bination. In copper-plate amalgamation, that
is, in those cases iu which auriferous materials
are brought into contact with amalgamated
metallic surfaces, it is better to substitute
altogether for quicksilver itself (both in the
first coating of the metallic surfaces, and in
any subsequent additions of quicksilver made)
the pasty amalgam No. 1. In these modes of
amalgamation great economy in wear and tear
of apparatus, as well as in first cost, is effected
by using, in connection with the magnetic
amalgam, plates or surfaces of iron instead of
copper. The power of coating or enfilming
iron renders the amalgams in" fact peculiarly
valuable in every form of arastra, drag-mill, or
other apparatus for amalgamation which has
internal surfaces of iron, these surfaces becom-
ing coated over with quicksilver, and thus
immensely extending its ciiances of contact
with those particles of gold which are so fine
as to remaiu suspended in the water.

Other important devices arise out of this
power of enfilming iron surfaces, such as the
keeping of iron surfaces of stamps, and of other
apparatus used in crushing ores continually
coated with quicksilver. Quicksilver possessed
of the magnetic quality may be kept dropping
or trickling upon the surfaces of crushing-
rollers ; or in those crushers in which iron balls
are used, the surfaces of these balls may be
kept enfilmed. In like manner as the adhesion
of quicksilver to other metals is exalted by the
alkali-metals, so, also, as I have discovered, is
its cohesion with itself greatly increased. It
is rendered more viscid, more difficult to di-
vide mechanically, and when thus divided runs
together again instantly upon contact. Hence
arise new results of incalculable value. For
instance, the so-called " flouring" or granula-
tion of the quicksilver, which in the amalga-
mation of ores always occasions so great losses,
both of the quicksilver itself and of its amal-
gams with the precious metals, is reduced to a
minimum or altogether prevented.

The recovery of floured quicksilver and
amalgams from slimes and similar mixtures is
also greatly facilitated and accelerated thereby.
For this purpose some strongly magnetized
quicksilver is thrown into the separator. Such
slimes may even be operated upon with advan-
tage by the ordinary process of panning by
hand; a little magnetic quicksilver being
thrown into each pan and stirred about at first
for a few moments with the hand, which will
collect together and incorporate all the scat-
tered globules of auriferous amalgam. In fact,
in all panning operations, even upon -the pay-
dirt of placer diggings, much labor, gold, and
time may in this way be saved.

It is necessary to specify an important pre-
caution applicable in some cases in which mag-
netic amalgams are used, and particularly in
those cases in which the ore is ground or
agitated with quicksilver in contact with metal-
lic iron. This arises from the liability of the
adhesion of some abraded particles of iron to
the amalgam. 'I he following plan is therefore
recommended in these cases : The amalgam,
after separation frum the excess of quicksilver,
and before retorting, is fused in an earthen
dish or iron ladle (with addition of a little
quicksilver, if necessary, to make it more fluid),
and the iron, which will rise and form a scum
on the surface, is skimmed off. The excess of
quicksilver may then, after cooling, be again
separated from the amalgam in the U'Hial way.
Any amalgam which may adhere to the iron-
scum is readily detached therefrom by boiling
in water to remove the sodium. This process

depends on the simple fact that the adhesion
to the iron totally disappears with the extrac-
tion of the last traces of sodium from the
quicksilver. In fact, it is possible to remove
all the iron from the amalgam by boiling di-
rectly in water, without any previous fusion ;
more particularly if the water be made some-
what acid or alkaline. The presence of iron
in a sample of amalgam is readily detected by
the magnet, which instrument may be some-
times used to advantage also in separating
intermixed iron from amalgam, after all sodium
has been extracted from the latter. There are
still other -metals which will usually be found
adherent to the amalgam when sodium has
been used ; such as platinum and osmiridium.
These, like iron immediately detach themselves
on the removal of the sodium by boiling the
diluted amalgam in water. A mixture of
platinum or osmiridium, or both, with iron,
may of course be freed from the latter by the
magnet. It will generally be found desirable,
as in other cases where quicksilver is used and
ores containing arsenic or sulphur operated
upon, to remove as much as practicable of the
arsenic or sulphur by previous roasting or
other chemical treatment.

III. — Applications to the recovery of metals
from their saline compounds.

In the common operation of reducing silver
to an amalgam' from its native or artificial
chlorid, or from its sulphate, by the action of
metallic iron or zinc in conjunction with quick-
silver, immense advantage arises from the use
of the magnetic amalgams, especially in the
reduction of the time occupied to a fraction of
that heretofore required. This applies as well
to ores in which the silver occurs naturally as
chlorid, bromid or iodid, as to those in which
the silver has been previously converted into
chlorid, or sulphate, or both, by roasting with
common salt or otherwise ; and to chlorid
which has been precipitated from solution. * *i

When gold has been obtained in solution,
either from ores or from other materials, by
the action of chlorine, aqua-regia, cyanid of
potassium, or any other solvent, also when
silver has been obtained in solution, in hypo-
sulphites or otherwise, the most rapid and
thorough mode of saving these metals will be
found to be their conversion into amalgams, by
precipitation with metallic iron in contact with
magnetic quicksilver, moie especially when the
solutions are dilute. * *

The greater rapidity and perfection of the
precipitation, in these cases, are obviously due
to the absolute contact at once established
with the iron surfaces by the magnetic quick-
silver, and the perfect and powerful voltaic
circuits thus kept up constantly throughout
the two metals and the solution.

******

Till. — Applications to the Mercurializing of
Metallic Surfaces in general.

In all cases in which it is an object to save
time and labor in the coating of surfaces of
other metals with quicksilver, * * * the j
magnetic amalgams come into play. * * *

By virtue of the adhesion to iron and other
non-amalgamable metals imparted by the mag-
netic amalgams, 1 am enabled to apply quick-
silver, or fluid or pasty amalgams, to any
metallic surface, with great rapidity and fucility,
with a brush, after the fashion of a paint ; the
material of such brush being fine wire of iron,
steel, aluminum, or platinum. Of these the
material most generally suitable is the finest
steel wire, tempered to about a spring temper,
or somewhat softer ; and the most generally
useful form for such brnshes, is that of &ftat
varnish .or white-wash brush.

Among the important uses of such brushes
may be instanced ; the amalgamatiun of copper
(or iron) plates used in saving gold from ores ;

* * *. Another valuable use is the re-
covery of quicksilver which has been spilled or
scattered in the form of globules ; such a flat
brush, saturated with magnetic quicksilver,
instantly collecting, incorporating, and sucking
up the scattered globules, even from the most
irregular surface.

The same principle of adhesion of magnetic
amalgams to a brush of steel wire, is applicable,
in many obvious ways, to the separation of
metals from ores, and of granulated or floured
quicksilver from ores and slimes, etc.

******

IS. — Applications to the Transportation of
Quicksilver.

The ordinary mode of packing and trans-
porting quicksilver in bulk, is very expensive
and troublesome ; and in its ordinary form its
transfer from one vessel into another is accom-
panied by great liability to loss. It will there-
fore be found very convenient and useful to
possess simple, cheap and practicable modes,
such as those described above, of converting it
into solid forms, susceptible of transportation
in vessels of lighter and cheaper material than
the ordinary wrought-iron bottles ; such, for
instance, as glass or earthen ware jars, wooden

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227

kegs, ba^ or bottles, or other envelopes of
caoutchouc or gutUk-peroba, etc

This plan also eoablea quicksilver to be
packed, stored, transported and sold io cod- j
veoient forow yliodere,

definite
, n oie uce of which
f.,r mani I particuhirly fur tlmt of

miners, ip at once obvtuus. When the quick-
silver is i in any "t the arts ubove
i. n will then be already in a suitaMa
condition, or will merely require admixture with
iuij quicksilver ; and wheu tube ased
Iver, the sodium limy be re-
in >ved by throwing ll inalffam in frag-
ments into bol wutor, preferably mixed with u

little salph

The d ■■- ny Bach ingo's, for

I'iun and i : already

tly x-i I'urth in a preceding paragraph.
he claims attached to this speci-
three in iiuaiher ; ami those
only are hern given which directly concern the
miner and amalgamator.
What f claim as my inventions are! —
1 at. The conibinatron with quick illver, when
ion by amalgamation of any
metal or mel i] . plttnes, and mix-

hires with other materials ; ol metallic sodium,
or metallic potassium, or any other highly
positive metal equivalent in its action
tberel o ; Bet forth.

2d. In those1 amalgamators In which umal-
copp'er or other metal are
need ; the substitution therefor of plates or
■ ■ted with quicksilver com-
bined ■ i. ur other highly electro-
positive metal ; us above set Forth.

3d. Tim coating of iron surfaces, between

or Under which ores or other materials are

crashed, with quicksilver combined with so-

ir other highly electropositive metal;

as above set forth.

4th. The prevention of the granulation or
flouring of quicksilver, wheu used in any
method ot amalgamating ores or other mate-
rials; by addition thereto of sodium, or other
highly electro-positive metal ; as above set
forth.

5th. The separation of intermixed iron from
double amalgams of gold and sodium, or of
Bilverand sodium ; by fusion with excess of
quicksilver und skimming ; as above set forth.
6th. The separation of intermixed iron, pla-
tinum, osmiridium, and other non-aitialgaraable
m* eta Is, from amalgams containing sodium or
its equivalent ; by notion thereupon of water
or other oxyduting liquid; as above set forth.
7th. The separation of intermixed iron from
amalgams containing sodium or its equivalent,
or from any nmtul or metals extracted Irom
such amalgams ; by magnets, either permanent
Qr electro-magnetic ; as above set Ibrlh.

8th. The combination with quicksilver, when
ased in conjunction with iron or other reduc-
ing metals, lor reducing to an amalgam, silver
from its chlorid or other compound, or any
other metal from any saline compound or solu-
tion ; of sodium, or othe* highly electro-posi-
tive metal ; as above set forth.

******

12th. Tn all cases in which metallic surfaces,
such as copper plates, the zincs of voltaic bat-
teries, etc.. are to be amalgamated ; the use of
quicksilver combined with sodium, or other
highly electro-positive metal; as above set
forth.

13th. The more rapid and convenient appli-
cation of quicksilver to surfaces with metallic
brushes; by virtue of its previous combination
with sodium, or other highly electro-positive
metal ; as above set forth.

14th. The use of metallic brushes, enfilmed
with an amalgam of sodium or its equivalent;
for incorporating together particles of quick-
silver, <rold, silver, or any other metal, scat-
tered throughout ores, slimes, or any other
materials ; as above set forth.

15th. The more convenient transportation,
handling and subdivision of quicksilver ; by
conversion into sulid forms ; in the manner
herein substantially described.

(Communications.

IS THIS Dlt* AHTMK9T WC ItlVllC IhO FUCK DUCCMIOK of all

■

I theories

inn — ami the usual aocompanimeut of

gold. A cut had been made for some distance

it sunk on the same

thirty leet. Prom forty to fifty tons of ore, I

should judge, were lying upon the dump, show

cbinery for hoisting and pumping can be placed

in working order, which will probably occupy
two weeks, when at least 100 tons of better
rock than has yet been crushed will be put
through the stamps. Those who have teen

A Heavy. Blast. — The Nevada Transcript
says that a blast of three hundred kegs of pow-
der was let off in the Golden Gate claims at
North San Juan, one day last week. The
claims, as well as all others in that vicinity,
require an immense amount of powder to blast
the cement which is very hard, and cannot be
worked in any other way. This blast shook
the whole town, and in a house near by, a man
was thrown completely out of his chair, while
reading a paper. Considerable damage was
done by the breaking up of pipes, hose, flume,
etc., in the diggings. Scarcely a piece of this
cement can be picked up in the Golden Gate
claims but what is tilled with gold.

The yew trees of Surrey, England, stood in
the days of Julius Caesar. There is au apple
tree in Hartford, Conn., 200 years old. Alive
oak in Louisiana 1000 years old. A cedar on
Mount Lebanon 2,120 years old. A sycamore
in the Bosphorus 4=,00O years old.

[Written for U>c HloUvwd Bclanflfic Vrtm.J

From El Dorado County.

BT OCR TUVKLMU •

HsBsaa. Editors :— Having been detained
in the neighborhood of Georgetown much
longer than I originally intended* '" conse-
quence qI the equinoctial storm that had Bet in
when 1 last wrote, the few Bhort intervale of
Biiosbine intervening, have been spent in an
examination of the mines and ledges lying

south, embracing a scoj I country seven

milea in length and two id width, bordering
upon Empire, Manhattan, and Johnston crecks>
and extending to Kanaka Valley.

The placer mines are not yet entirely worked
out, if we may be allowed to judge from the
number of claims that tstilljiflbrd a livelihood
to a population of some 500, perhaps, within
the above limits — one claim (Mr. Russell's)
al Garden Valley, paying from $10 to 812 per
day to the man.

As to quartz claims, " their name is legion,''
and all history, ancient and modern, has been
ransacked for appropriate cognomens — our late
generals coming in for their full share, as well
as some of the lucky owners or locators of the
same. More or less work had been done upon
all, but generally " less" ; very tew claims hav-
ing a shaft over twenty feet in depth ; and yet
the indications, so far as developments had
been made, were all that could be expected or
desired, such as lodes of well-defined, lively
quartz ; free gold in most cases being visible
with irregular, auriferous 6ulphurets, and placer
mines in the ravines below them. Indications
may be good, but facts and demonstration are
better. In some iustances, even, it has been
demonstrated by sluicing, by the hand-mortar,
and by crushing a few tons of the ore, that it
will pay well ; yet, the work goes not on, or if
it moves at all, moves slowly. "Why so? En-
gines for hoisting water and ore are wanted,
and mills for crushing, and these require capi-
tal.

The first claim visited was

TUE EMPIRE,

One mile from town, on the trail leading to
Garden Valley, located a year ago by Messrs.
Ingam, Woodside, Kenedy, et als., having a
shaft down eleven feet, filled by the recent
rains with water, and giving no opportunity of
seeing the lode at this point, but as it had been
cut by another company some few hundred
feet north, I was entbled to form an opinion
as to its size, dip, and direction. Its course,
like all others afterwards examined, followed
the general direction of our mountain ranges.
It pitched somewhat to the east {as was the
case with the "whole of those vidited in this
locality), with one exception, and appeared to
be encased in solid walls some two feet apart.
This company are oow at work, running a tun-
net to strike the lode at a depth of about eighty
feet, having already made thirty feet, with, per-
haps, fifty more to run. Four tons taken
from the 11-foot shaft, crushed at Woodaide's
mill yielded eight dollars to the ton, taking no
account of the gold in the sulphnrets, which
are said to have assayed SI 80 per tou.

THE COLLINS* CLAIM,

Three-quarters of a mile west, lies along the
dividing ridge between Empire and Manhattan
creeks, contains 1,800 feet, and was located
only a few weeks since by Messrs. Collins,
Hart, and others, who have gone vigorously
to work, and laid bare a ledge from four to six
feet wide, showing quartz containing free gold
and sulphurets, equal in appearance to any in
this vicinity at the same depth. They have
levied no assessments thus far, sluicing out
enough gold along the eastern portion of the
lode to keep up expenses. My beau ideal of
a claim is one that requires no assessments nor
work — particularly the latter. This claim
comes very near filling the bill.

After a hint or two as to the desirableness
ofbeins: the happy owner of a little slice, in
company with my young companion and guide,
W. H. Collins, the lucky discoverer, and who
had honored it with his name, crossing Man-
hattan Creek, I soon reached

TUE ROSECRANS,

A beautiful little claim of 900 feet, lode two
feet wide, the quartz in many respects similar
to that of other claims herein described, par-
ticularly as regards the small, irregular, dark-
colored sulphuret — a common characteristic of

ingtbe foot-prints of time. Such ore ought and handled the ore have no fears as to the
not, and will not, OS 1 now have reason to be- result.

lieve, remain there Ion

After a busty visit to Mr. Q ruber's lode, one
milf north, differing only in Its apparent west-
em dip. and a greater decomposition of the
quartz, where some very rich quartz specimens
bad joat been Bluiced oat, I reluctantly bade
ndiea to my joyous, young friend, and wended
my way rather wearily towards Garden Valley,

two and B half miles BOUth, to flnd rest for a

nijht. Here, Hading neither hotel nor. board ing-
000.80) Mr. FoJT, one ol the owners of the
Rosecrans, found me "a stranger ami took me
in," and gave me a kindly welcome Irom the
storm, for which nil thanks. From this gen-
tleman I ascertained I hat some ninety tons of
quartz Irom the Uosecruns, unselected and
mixed with considerable wall rock, produced
upwards of ten dollars per ton, not including
the gold in the BblphnretB, which, from a test
made in a small Way, justified the belief that
the lull yield Inun the whole properly worked
would have been at least thirty dollars to the
ton. With the facilities for working here en-
joyed, who says that it will not pay? And
this claim is only one of a hundred equally
piou.'-sing. (Jetting an early start next morn-
ing, piloted by Messrs. Fox, Russell and
others, several quartz lodes were soon reached,
varying so little in tumoral character from each
other, that adescription of one must suffice for
all. We will select from among the number of
Generals —

GENERAL SHERIDAN.

A shaft was down thirty feet, following a
lode two or three feet iu thickness, as well de-
fined as was ever witnessed, and, at the same
time, giving good evidence of permanence and
value. Some thirty tons of as good looking
quartz, possessing the usual favorable character-
istics, as had heretofore been met with, were
seen piled up for reduction at the Blue Ledge
mill. The company are busy at work.

LYONSDALE AND ITS LEDGES.

This romantic little village, screened from
view by the surrounding hills, covered with the
California oak and piue, and thrifty under-
growth, one mile south of Garden Valley, and
six from Georgetown, possesses charms both
for the student of nature and the worshiper of
Mammon. Here or in this vicinity are situated
the Blue Ledge, the Isabel, the Generals Grant
and Meade, and many others, some of which
only can be even briefly noticed.

GENERALS MEADE AND GRANT,

So well known to fame, will, therefore, pardon
me for a mere passing notice, being found
strongly intrenched in walls of slate, on a hill-
side a little to the east, showing that they are
composed of a better grit, of purer gold and
more of it, than the world ever dreamt of ; so
I hasten to pay my addresses to

THE BLUE LEDGE,

A short distance from the last described, of
which a brief account appeared in your issue of
March 3d, stating among other things that
thirty-one ounces had been recently cleaned up
from sixty tons of the ore. They have pleuty
more of the same sort — much far better. The
gold is fine — not as to quality, but as to size
of particles diffused through and through the
rock, in little dim yellow spots and patches,
sometimes considerably lengthened, and spread-
ing out not unlike the nebular phenoraeua of
the heavens, as seen under a good telescope.
At one point of this lode where a cut had been
made on the surface, it was at least fifty feet
from wall to wall, which is of hard, black slate,
particularly as depth is attained ; and some
four veins of good ore, from one to four inches
in width, the interior remaining space being
Hiled with a species of sandstone, looking much
like slate, (I am neither a practical geologist
nor mineralogist, remember, and only wish to
describe tilings as they appear to a plain pros-
pector,) while much of it in places was almost
pure quartz. I climbed down a ladder eighty-
five feet to the foot of a shaft, whence a drift
has been run along one vein some two feet in
width for 163 feet, intersecting at that point
with another shaft of some thirty feet, on the
same water level. The walls, from development
made at the bottom of the 85-feet shaft, are
not so far apart as exhibited at the point
spoken of on the surface 130 feet south, while
the veinstone is gradually assuming a more
quartz like character, and the pay veins are
growing apparently larger and richer, gold and
and auriferous sulphurets being found in both
quartz and quartzose sandstone. The company
have erected a first-class, substantially-built
20-stamp mill, with battery-blocks for ten more
stamps to be hereafter added, having an engine
of 35-horse power, six Varney bars, and two of
Hendy's Prater Concentrators.although without
the late improvement as to self-discharging sul-
phurets, as exhibited in the cut.
The mill ha3 stopped running until the ma-

The company have two more lodes, both of
which are considered promising, and one of
which 1 saw that speaks for itself, quarter of a
mile east of the mill, 1 Hi Hi feet iu length, ten
feet wide, rich in sulphurets, only partially
developed — one shaft ten feet, but giving tangi-
ble evidence of great value, Mr. Doran; the
original locator, having taken therefrom some
(600 in a common hand-mortar.

The claims above, briefly alluded to as the
Generate Meade and Grant, are the first two
northern extensions on the lode, and have done
a considerable amount of prospecting with good
promise — a mill-teat of 1,600 pounds on the
Grant giving at the rale of $160 per ton. In
close proximity to the east I saw also a very
good copper lode, on which several locutions
had been made, and work performed, yielding
sixteen per cent. ore.

CONCLUSION.

The sun, bo long a stranger, is beginning to
appear through the scattering clouds, remind-
ing me that these rough sketches must have
an end. 1 am glad of it. 1 grow weary of the
pen, so let me now hastily und heartily return
thanks to Mr. W. H. Newell, for favors and
important information during my stay at the
Blue Ledge Mill, as also to Mr. Wooster, my
companions among the cliffs and lodes of
Lyonsdale, and hurry forth to be again de-
lighted with the varied and countless wonders
ol our mineral world, and the ever-growing
prospects of a glorious future, of which more
anon, unless you grow weary of your

Prospector.

Lyonsdale, El Dorado County, March, 1866.

[Written for the Mining and Scientific Press.]

Sodium.

Messrs. Editors : — I have always called
your valuable paper the miner's compass, also,
his ballot-box, to decide knotty questions,
and I notice that Professor Silliman, Messrs.
Mosheimer, Kustel and others, have deposited
their votes on sodium. For the first time
mine goes iu, open, for sodium. I have prob-
ably had more practical experience in the use
of sodium lor extracting the precious metals on
a large scale than auy other man, and I have
been very much excited by its beneficial re-
sults. I appreciate and render a vote of thanks
to ihose who first recommended me to experi-
ment with it. As Messrs. Sillimaa and others
have given statements of several practical
workings, it is unnecessary for me to make
any ; I am satisfied th*'y are correct, as they
correspond with my workings, both with and
without the use o( sodium. Some of my ex-
periments would appear ridiculous to mention
at the present time, and I will wait until the
veil is lifted. It will probably take twelve
months longer to roll it high enough for us all
to see clearly the facts produced hy its use.

In treating auriferous ores, I have always
been able to amalgamate in a porcelain ves-
sel, by the friction or agitation of the finger, by
the aid of sodium, when the ordinary mercury
of commerce would not affect it.

1 notice my friend, Mr. G. Kustel, has been
making some experiments with sodium on ar-
gentiferous ores, with rather poor results. I
hope he will not discard its use without mak-
ing more experiments with different propor-
tions. If he does, I think he will agree with
me. There is no man who stands higher in my
estimation as a practical metallurgist than Mr.
K. In proof of this, when my scholars leave me
to take charge of works, my instructions to
them are, " take Kustel's work for* your guide."

I do not consider a mill complete without
a small furnace to make sodium. Tne cost of
materials is mere nothing. The men who at-
tend the amalgamators can make all they require
without the loss of time. Any parties who
feel desirous of making it at their mills, can
receive all necessary instruction for so doing
without charge, if they will take the trouble to
call at my works. All who have doubts on
this subject, and wish to experiment, will
always find my works and laboratory free, with
this exception : those who pretend to decom-
pose and work sulphurets by the use of a few
ounces of chemicals, need expect no favors
there, for I consider ita humbug ; as with all of
my experiments, I require a ton and a half of
chemicals to a ton of sulphurets, and that will
not pay on fifty dollar ore.

I would be glad to see all who have experi-
mented with sodium march up to the Press
and deposit their votes ; but though I should
chance to be with the minority, I sfiall still
continue to use it. - S. P. Kimball,

Proprietor of the European Metallurgical Works.

228

What pining waft Mmtiiis fsm

SALES OF THE WEEK

BT TOE 3. t. 3T00K 4 ESCHANQE BOABD
Friday, April 6.

AFTERNOON SESSION.

4 shs Savage at 1055 per Coot
lsh Ravage at 1050 per foot, s 3.
6 shs Yellow Jacket at 865 per foot

2 shs Yellow Jaclcet at POO per foot, b 3.

, lsh Yellow Jacket at875 per foot, b 30.
lsh Yellow Jacket at 860 per foot, s 5.

3 shs Yellow Jacket at 860 per foot , s 3.

2 shs Belcher at 355 per foot,
lsh Belcher at 365 per foot, s 10.

3 shs Cholisr-Potosi at 320 per foot.
12 shs Crown Point at 1400 per foot.
12 shs Ophir at 745 per foot

4 shs Alpha, G. H., at 460 per foot, b 30.
42 shs Overman at 65@70 per foot

22 shs Overman ai 70 per foot, b 20.
30 shs Overman at 75 per f™it, b 30.

5 shs Empire M & M Co . at 200 per sh.
40 shs Exchequer at 10^ per share.

12 shs Confidence at40@39 per share.
Amount of sales $ 80,430 00

Saturday, April ■*#'.

240 shs Ophir at74i@752& per foot.
24 shs Ophir at 745 per foot, s 3.
24 sha Ophir at 750 per foot, b 5.
2f shs Ophir at 750 per foot, b 3.
24 shs Ophir at 770 per foot, b 30.

2 shs Savage at 1060 per foot, s 3.
1 30 shs Savage at 1060 per foot.

G shs Hale & Norcross at 960 per foot, b 2P.
' 2 shs Hale &. Noreross at 065 per ft, b 30.
4 shs Hale & Norcross at 93tl@935 per ft

7 shs Chollar-Potosi atS90@3S7J£ per ft
4 shs Crown Point at 1410 per foot, s 3.

8 shs Crown Point at 1405 per foot.
4 shs Alpha, G H, at 430 per foot

3 shs Belcher at 355 per foot

2 shs Belcher at 370 per foot, b 30.

fi shs Belcher at 360 per foot, b 5.

lsh Yellow Jacket at 865 per foot, s 5.

2 shs Yellow Jacket at 870 per foot, s 3.

lsh Yellow Jacket at 8J0 per loot

2 shs Empire MAM Co. at 200 per sh, s 6.
77 shs Overman at 72>£@73 per ft.
10 shs Overman at 73 per ft, s 30.
32 shs Imperial at 141@138 per share.

6 shs Imperial at liiH Per share, b 30.
10 shs Imperial at 138 per share, s 3.

6 shs Imperial at 13SM Per share, s 15.
20 shs Bullion at 120@U9 per share.
10 shs Exchequer at 10M per share, s 3.
20 shs Exchequer at 11 per share, b 30.
40 she Exchequer at 10J£©10$& per share.
20 shs Confidence at 40 per share, b 30.
10 shs Confidence at 35}£ per share, s3.

5 shs Confidence at S7>£ per sh, s 30.

20 shs Caledonia Tunnel at 3>£ per share.

1 sh Cal Steam Nav Co at 57J4 per ct.

2 shs Cal Steam Nav Co at 57J£ per cent,s 5
$5,000 Legal Tender Notes at 78%c.

Amount of sales ..$132,164 o0

Monday. April 9..

168 shs Ophir at 755@765 per foot
'96 shs Ophir at 760@765 per foot, s 3.
12 shs Ophir at 76ii>£ per foot s 5.

3 shs Yellow Jacket at 9Q0Q920 per It, s 5:

4 shs Yellow Jacket at 9I5@920per foot.

2 shs Yellow Jacket at 94U@945 per ft, b 30 .
9 shs Yellow Jacket at 915@900 per ft s 30.
1 sh Yellow Jacket at 900 per foot, s 1'fi.
1 shs Yellow Jacket at 915 per ft, s 3.
1 sh Yellow Jacket at 920 per foot, b 10.
6 shs Savage at 1080@1090 per foot.
lsh Savage at 1100 per foot, b 30.
lsh Savage at 1100 per foot, b 20.
1 sh Savage at 1100 per foot, b 10.

1 sh Savage at 1080 per foot, s 15.

2 shs Hale & Norcross at 950 per ft, b 30.
2 shs Hale &. Norcross at 930 per foot

6 shs Hale & Norcross at 930 per foot S 3.

1 sh Belcher at 355 per foot, s 3,

2 shs Belcher at 362^ per loot

SO shs Chollar-Potosi at 387^@3S5 pr ft

4 shs Alpha, G. H., at 435 per foot.

5 shs Imperial at 137 per share, s30.
40 shs Imperial at 137®139>i per share.
20 shs Imperial at 140 per share, b 10.

6 shs Imperial at 140 per share, b 3.

25 shs Sierra Nevada at 8®3?i per share.
10 shs Overman at 70 per ft, b 3 .

25 shs Overman at 72®50 per ft

15 shs Overman at 70 per foot, s 3.
5 shs Overman at 75 per sh, b 3.

10 shs Exchequer, at 10 per share, s 3,

5 shs Overman at 75 per sh, b 3.
10 shs Exchequer at 10 per share, s 3-
10 shs Exchequer at 10^ per share.
IS1 shs Confidence at 37,'i per share.

5 shs Bullion at 115 per share, s 5.
$25,000 Legal Tender Notes at 79>4 pr ct, a 30.

AFTERNOON SESSION.

4 shs Belcher at 365 per foot.

lsh Belcher at 362^ per foot, sS.

2 shs Belcher at 367^ per foot
80 shs Daney at 15 per foot, b 30.

2 shs Savage at 1090 per foot.

4 6hs Savage at 1100 per foot b 15.
5 shs Chollar-Potosi at 3S"K per foot.

9 shs Chollar-Potosi at 385 per foot

lsh Yellow Jacket at 920 per foot.

2 shs Yellow Jacket at 220 per foot s 3.

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 925 per foot

lsh Yellow Jacket at 925 per toot, s 3.
36 shs Ophir at 775 per foot, b 10.
12 shs Ophir at "'62^ per foot.
12 shs Ophir at 770 per foot,

4 shs Crown Point at Hi 0 per foot.

16 shs Imperial at 139@l42}£ per share .

5 shs Imperial at 140 per share, s 30.

10 shs Imperial at 141@142 per share, s 3,
5sh3 Imperial at 145 per share, b 30.
5 shs Imperial at 143 per share, s 10.
fishs Imperjal at 14ti per share, b 30.

30 shs Sierra Nevada at 8 per share.

60 shs Sierra Nevada at 8^ per share.

10 shs Sierra Nevada at 8% per share, b 30.

26 shs Confidence at 35@36 per share.
20 shs Overman at 80 per share, b 30.
15 shs Overman at 75@76 per sh.

10 shs Overman at 75 per ft s 30.
Amount of sales $183,690 00

From the Stock Circular of Associated Brokers of the S. F. Stock k Exchange Board.

San Francisco, Saturday Morning, April 14, 1866.
The receipts of treasure at this port from all sources, during the
quarter just ended, including coin and bullion, have been as follows :

From California and Nevada eg gfg 247

From British Columbia .'.'.'.'.'.' 'l22 345

From Northern Coast (Portland) V.V '.'.'.'. '.'.'.'.'." 6S3 9GS

From Southern Coast "..".'.!!! '. 85 606

Imports, Foreign .'.'.7.' .".'.'.'.'.'.'.' .'.'.'.' 435^526

..$11,005,692

The comparative aggregates for three years are as follows :

1864. 1865. 1(i66

512,842,206 $13,913,872 $11,005,692

The product of the mines on this coast, received through regular
channels, for the above named period, waB :

1661. 1865. i86B

$10,842,306 $12,169,930 9,238,834

The figures show a decline this year as against last, of 82,931 ,096,
and $1,603,472, as compared with 1864, owing to light receipts from
Nevada during the months of January and February, and the interup-
tion to both quartz and placer operations in this State, occasioned by
the unusual severity of the winter.

federal expenditures and revenue.

The expenditures of Government on this coast continue to form an
interesting item in fiscal matters, and during the quarter ending March
31st, have been as follows, as compared with the same period in 1865 :

For Army Department.

Quartermaster $1,345,881

Paymaster ....1200 000

Commissary 272 076

For Navy Department.
Navy Yard and Squadron m # m g qjq 0uq

For Revenue Department.
Custom House services, Light House, Revenue Cutter, Marine Hospital, esti-
mated , *

Internal lie venue Service WW"!

Postal Service, estimated.
Mint, Judiciary, IuUian Ag

ucy,Laud Otflces, etc..

115,000
55.000
65,000
90,000

1 (,)I.UU •-•*•......**••••..... ,,, «;■ j QO l|=,7

Total, first quarter, 1865... f *_*.! 4 118 240

Decrease this year , j * ijc= «S3

The revenue of the Government for the same period is shown by the
following figures :

From duties on Imports, Coin gj 454 077

From Iuternal Taxation, San Francisco " "!!!!!!!!! 69 1 669

From Internal Revenue, Interior .'!!".!'"!]"" " I'SOOu

From Oregon and Nevada, estimated "' '* "* tn'nnn

Un on In nFOt,,,,,,™ PU,UUU

75.000

60 .000

•■ 50,000

From the sale of ritam.
FromPosial Department
From Branch Mint.

Total

Total Rove

tue, first quarter, 1B65..

.$2,436,846
. 2,674,14j

Decrease this year * 037 297

• It is scarcely necessary to mention that for the above figures and
estimates we are indebted mainly to to the courtesy of Federal officers
of this city.

The Mining Share Market has been well maintained this week, and
nearly all stocks continue in request at enhanced rates.

Crown Point has met with trifling sales, receding from $1410 to
$1,390, then selling at $1,410, and closing at $1,405, bid. A divi-
dend of $80 per foot will be disbursed to stockholders to-day for the
month of March, leaving a surplus of $48,306.08 in the treasury of the
company. During the weekending last Saturday, 630 tons of ore were
extracted from the mine. The south drift, (main lode, third level,)
266 feet from the north line, is said to show a decided improvement
The incline from that level is down some thirty feet, and is looking

well ; 3,247 tons of ore were crushed last month, averaging $46.76
per ton.

Savage has been in rather better favor, advancing from $1,060 to
$1,100, and declining to $1,085. Some ore is being extracted from the
sixth level, and a steady increase in the productiveness of the mine is
now looked for. Gould & Curry is dull and inactive at about $980
asked.

Hale and Norcross declined from $960, buyer 20, to $930, advanced
to $1,000, buyer 10, receded to $975, and was held yesterday at $980.
A dividend of $50 per foot will be paid today. There is no material
change in any portion of the 700 feet level, save that the fifth floor is
said to disclose a better quality of ore than has been met with re-
cently.

Yellow Jacket was not so well sustained, and some 100 feet were
sold, advancing from $865 to $950, dropping to $925, and selling at
the close at $840@852^. The balance sheet of the Company, April
1st, shows a surplus en hand at that date, after the payment of all lia-
bilities, of $11,238.66. During the month of March their receipts of
bullion amounted to $96,519.65, from 2,747 tons of ore crushed at the
Morgan mill, and 1,871 tons reduced by outside mills ; from assess-
ments $180,000 was obtained, and other sources of revenue produced
$10,990.69, in all $287,510.34. On the first of March last, the Com-
pany's indebtedness was $175,938.87, and their current and extraordi-
nary expenses during that month amounted to $100,333.81, making a
total of $276,272.15, as against the above receipts. The first crushing
of twenty three tons of ore from the south mine, produced $7,029.31—
$32.85 per ton.

Ophir rose from $745 to $800, buynr 30, receded to $765, rallied to
$780, and sold yesterday at $800@,850. Latest telegraph advices
represent the "body of ore in the ninth gallery well defined," and the
upper floor looking particularly well. From the 3d to 10th inst., in-
clusive, some 350 tons first class and second class ore was taken
from this portion of the mine, worth, it is thought, an average of at
least $90 per ton ; and during the same period about 200 tons of first
and second class ore were extracted from the fourth and seventh gal-
leries. Receipts of bullion since the 1st inst., have amounted to
$33,888 33.

Chollar-Potosi is in rather less favor, and some 250 feet were dealt
in, declining from $390 to $365, and selling yesterday at $366@365.
The gross yield of 3,800 tons ore, nearly all of which was sent to cus-
tom mills last month, was $85,950 ; and the net receipts were $37,-
240.82 less the cost of mining. $13,381.99, disbursements for the
new shaft, $9,254.15, and other expenses amounting to $2,613.99.
These figures show a clear excess of receipts over all expenditures for
the month of March, of $13,957 57. The Company are out of debt,
with a surplus at their credit. During the week ending April 5th,
769 tons of ore were sent to custom mills, and 71% tons were sold at
$8 per ton. In the Bajazette ground the winze from lower stope shows
a body of ore three feet wide. In the stope overhead of incline, the
vein of pre is narrow, but of good quality. The Grass Valley Station
is looking very well, and some ore taken from the Belvidere
shaft, at a depth of 150 feet, assays $30@100 per ton.

Alpha rose from $440 to $460, and is now held at $455. Belcher
has continued active, advancing from $355 to $390, buyer 30, receding
to $355, and closing at $360. Empire Mill was dealt in at $200
per share, and closes at $205, asked.

Imperial has been in better request, and some 750 shares were dealt
in, advancing from $138 to $150, receding to v$144, rallying to $155,
and selling yesterday at $146@148. The Imperial-Empire shaft is
down some 290 feet, end the drift from the old shaft is in about
about ninety-five feet toward the new or seventh level. The first crush-
ing of the Crown Point Mill, this month, shows a better yield, and
amounted to $12,400.

Overman rose from $72 to $82, fell to $76, and closes at about $75.
Bullion has been dealt in within a range of $112@120, closing at
$113. Confidence rose from $35 to $39, and sold yesterday at $37.

Tuesday, April 1©.

60 shs Ophir at 775@772>£ per foot, s 3.
82 shs Ophir at 775@776 per foot.
48 shs Ophir at 770 per foot, b 3.
12 shs Ophir at 770 per foot, b 5.
6 shs Savage at 109O@U0O per foot

2 shs Savage at 11U0 per foot, b 5.
1 sh Savage at 1000 per foot, s 15.
1 shs Savage at 1100 per foot, b 10.

3 shs Chollar-Potosi at at 387^@385 per ft.

6 shs Chollar-Potosi at 400 per foot, b 30.

1 sh Chollar-Potosi at 386 per foot, s 3.

16 shs Hale & Norcross at 96:i©990 per foot

2 shs Hale & Norcross at 1000 per ft b 10.
8shj Hale & Norcross at H,'Q)@990 pr ft, b 30.

11 shs Yellow Jacket at925@950 per ft, s 3.
8 shs Yellow Jacket at 94 ©950 per ft.
lsh Yellow Jacket at 950 per foot b 3.

5 shs Yellow Jacket at 940 per foot, s 30.

12 shs Beicher at 390@3S5 Der foot, b 30.

7 shs Belcher at 377^©375 per foot.

3 shs Belcher at 372>£ per foot, b 3.

' 4 shs Alpha, G H, at 446 per foot, 8 30.
15 shs Imperial at 145@14S>£ per share, s 3.
40 shs Imperial at 150®152 per share, b 30.

32 shs Imperial at 146@148 per share.

10 shs Imperial at 147K per share, b 10.
5 shs Imperial at 150 per share, bl5.

5 shs Imperial at 148 per share, s 5.

40 shs Overman at 85@82Ji per foot b 30.
18 shs Overman at 77}£©79 per ft.

10 shs Overman at 80 per ft, b 3.

33 shs Bullion at 117K@llfi per share.

12 shs Bullion at 12»>£@120 per share, b 30.
40 shs Sierra Nevada at 8%@9 per sh.
20 shs Sierra Nevada at 9 per share, s 3.

6 shs Confidence at 39 per share.
$5,001) Legal Tender Notes at 81c. b 30.
$ 5,000 Legal Tender Notes at 80c, s 30.

AFTERNOON SESSION,

108 shs Ophir at 770@762© per foot
48 shs Ophir at 770@775 per foot, b 3.
12 shs Ophir at 767,^ per foot
12 shs Ophir at 700 per foot, b 5.

17 shs Belcher at 375@377!£ per foot.
12 shs Belcher at 380 per foot, b 30.

1 sh Belcher at 378 per foot, b S.

11 shs Chollar-Potosi at 382^@385 per ft

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 290 per loot, s 30.

2 shs Yellow Jacket at 93l)@935 per ft.

4 shs Grown Point at 1390 per foot|

4 shs Crown Point at i:i9i) per foot, s 3.
i shs Crown Point at 14U0 per loot, b 10.

33 shs Danev at 13@14 per foot.
35 shs Seirregated Belcher at $16 per sh.
5 shs Imperial at 149 per share, s 3.
40 shs Imperial at 149@150 per share.
20 shs Imperial at 150 per share, b 3.

5 shs Imperial at 150 per share, s 10.

25 shs Imperial at 150@152>£ per share, b 30.
10 shs Imperial at 148 per share, s 10.

lsh Imperial at 148 per share.
10 shs Bullion at U7@U7J£ per share.

7 shs Overman at 75 per share.
10 shs Overman at 75 per share, b 5.
10 shs Sierra Nevada at 8J£ per share.

10 shs Spring Valley Water at 07 per sh.
Amount of sales 3196,948 00

Wednesday, April H.

24 shs Ophir at 770 per foot, a 10.
188 shs Ophir at 755©752^ per foot.
60 shs Ophir at 80t)®795 per foot, b 30.
12 shs Ophir at 775 per foot, s 3,
12 shs Ophir at 775 per it, b 5.

24 shs Ophir at 770 per foot, s 30.

6 shs Savage at 1090 per foot.

11 shs Chollar-Potosi at 3S2>£®375 per foot
5 shs Chollar-Potosi at 390 per foot, b 30.

28 shs Crown Point at 139 foot

isbsYellow Jacket at 930©950 per foot

7 shs Yellow Jaclcet at 940@950 per fool,b3.
2 sbs Yellow Jacket at 940 per foot, 3 30.

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 950 per foot, s 5.
160 shs Daney at 13}£@14 per foot.

80 shs Daney at 15 per foot, b 30.

8 shs Alpha, G. H., at 460@1C5 per foot

2 shs Hale & Norcross at 980 per foot

2 shs Belcher at 377M@37S per foot

3 shs Belcher at 390 per foot, b 30.
66 shs Overman at 77J^@88 per foot
15 shs Overman ai 8J per foot, b 3.

5 shs Overman at 80 per ft, b 10.
10 shs Overman at 82)£ per foot, b 30.
45 shs Sierra Nevada at fy£@&% per share.
80 shs Imperial atl47@144 per share.
30 shs Imperial at 145@143 per sh, s 30.

25 shs Imperial at 148@147 per share, b 30.
47 shs Confidence at38@37 per share.

10 shs Confidence at 36 per share, s 30.

50 shs Fireman's Fund Ins. at 119 per cent

5 shs Cal Steam Nav Co at-58 per ct

AFTERNOON SESSION.

4 shs Belcher at 387^ per foot.

6 shs Belcher at 390@3S5 per foot, b 30.

8 shs Crown Point at 140U per foot.

4 shs Crown Point at 1400 per foot, b 3.
6 shs Savage at 1090@1085 per foot

14 shs Chollar-Potosi at 380 per foot
2 shs Yellow Jacket at 9400950 per foot, b 3

2 shs Yellow Jacket at 830 per foot, b 30.
38 sh Yellow Jacket at 910 per foot, s 3.

108 shs Ophir at 770@765 per loot

60 shs Ophir at 770 per foot, b fi.

24 shs Ophir at 705 per fooi, s 30-

15 shs Overman at 81 % per share.

20 shs Overman at SO per sh, b 3,

27 shs Overman at 79®78.

20 shs Exchequer at 103£ per share, s 3.
8 shs Exchequer 10?^ per share.
105 shs Exchequer at Vb% per share, b 3.
60 shs Exchequer at 10>£ per share.

10 shs Exchequer at 10?^ per share, h 3.

15 shs Confidence at 37 per share.
15 shs Sierra Nevada at 9 per share.

5 shs Empire M & M Oo. at 210 pr sh.
10 sbs Imperial at 144 per share.

Amount of sales S170,9S9 CO

Thursday, April 12.

240 shs Ophir at 762J^@775 per foot.
12 shs Ophir at 775 per foot, b 3.
36 shs Ophir at 762!^@775 per foot, s 3.
36 shs Ophir at 792>£©795 per foot, b 30.
12 shs Ophir at 780 per foot bio.

4 shs Savage at 1080 per foot

3 sbs Savnce at 10S0 nor foot, s 3.

5 shs Choi lar-Polusi at 377I-, per foot, 8 3
17 shs Chollar-Piitnsl at .'^.."fiilMlOprft, b 30
39 sbs Chnllnr-Potosl at 377^360 per foot

5 shs OhoUar-Potiisi ;>t:i75 per foot, s 30
lsh Chollnr-Potnsi at 3711 per foot, b 3.
2 shs Chollar. Foftisi at .Sii.'i per font, s 10.

4 shs Crown Prdnt at 1400 per ft, b 3.

8 shs Crown Point at UnfififiUOO per foot.

2 shs Yellow Jacket at 951) ner toot b 30

3 sbs Yellow Jacket at 935(3)930 per foot."
2 shs Yellow Jncket nt 920@9i9 per ft, sSO
1 sh Yellow Jacket at 925 per foot s3

4 shs Belcher at 377 '■■> (3i350 per foot, b 10
1 sh Belcher at 375 per foot, s 15.

1 sh Belcher at 330 per foot, b 30.
200 shs Daney at 14 per foot.

4 shs Hale & Norcross at 975 per foot.

8 shs Empire Mill .t M. Co. at 200 per sh

2 shs Empire M .t M Co. at 200 per sh, s3
84 shs Im perm] at 14'(3il51 pernbare.

15 shs Imperial at mirtVIf.] per share, b 10
50 shs Imperial at Hr.tfilnd per share, s 30
45 shs Imperial at I55@]51 per share, s bO
10 shs Imperial at 15n per share, s 30.
15 shs Sierra Nevada ai ?!\-,' per share
117 shs Overman :\t77^©76 per foot.

5 shs Overman at 77fi per share b 3.
5 shs Overman at 75 per share, a 30

lOsds Overman at 78 per share, b 10.
15 shs Overman at 76 per foot, 8 3.
40 shs Overman at 80 per foot, b 30.

5 shs Bullion, at 115 per share, s 3.
15 shs Bullion at 115@I16 per share.

5 shs Bullion at 115 per share, s 15.

5 shs Bullion at 120 per share, b 30.
30 shs Exchequer at 10 per foot, s 3.

20 shs Exchequer at li>"£ per share, b 10.
$10,000 Lepal Tender Notes at EOe.

$ 5,000 Legal Tender Notes at 80c, s SO.

AFTERNOON SESSION.

17 shs Chollar-Potosi at »7"@368 per foot
5 shs Chollar-Potosi at 3fi7J.„(5;372, b 3.

21 shs Chollar-Potosi at 377^@377, b SO.
1 sh ChnUar-Potn.si at 3U0 per foot.

36 shs Ophir at 800©305 per foot, b 30.
201shs<tpliir at . «Oi ifii 7Uo per foot.
96 shs Ophir at 795 per foot
12 shs Ophir at 800 per foot.b 6,
24 shs Ophir at 700 per foot 8 3.
96 shs Ophir at S in per foot, b 30.
24 shs Ophir at 800 per foot b 10.

12 shs Ophir at 790 per toot, b 3.

5 shs Belcher at 365@"*62>S per foot b 80.
9 shs Belcher at355@3G0 per foot.

4 shs Crown Point at 14' W per foot, s 5.

I sh Yellow Jacket at 950 per foot, b 30.
1 sh Yellow Jacket at 920 per foot.

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 910 per foot, s 30.

2 shs Yellow Jacket at 900@9W per foot, s 3

3 shs Emuire M & M Co. at 200 per sh.
45 shs Imperial at 155©150 per share.

5 shs Imperial at 155 per snare, h 30.

9 shs Imperial at 152© 1 63 per share, 8 3.
10 shs Imperial at 152^ per share.
10 shs Imperial at 152(3)151 per share, s30.

5 shs Imperial at 153 per share, s 10.
10 shs Overman at 76 per foots 3.
15 sbs Oqerman at 7Coc7fl^ per foot
10 shs Sierra Nevada at 9 per share.

5 shs Bullion at 116 per share.
Amount of sales $208,420 OD

Friday, April 13.

360 shs Ophir al 815@800 per share.
216 shu Ophir at 8111 per foot, s 3,

8t shs Ophir at 800 per foot, s 30.

72 shs Ophir at 81n@«12H per loot.

50 shs Imperial at 150® 145 persh, sS9

45 shs Imperial at ISi't^lfi;!}-;, per sh, s 6.

85 shs imperial at 14(V3jl48 per share.

13 shs Yellow Jacket at 9i>n@8S0 per foot

9 shs Yellow Jacket at 910®»(00 ner ft, b SO

4 shs Yellow Jacket at 8«0 per foot, s 10.

5 shs Yellow Jacket at 885 perfi, s30.
3 shs Yellow Jacket at 885 per foot.

I 2 shs Chollar-Putusl at :i"1,OM5, b 30.
IS shs Chollar-Potosi :H 3d. ^KW. per foot.
ID shs Confidence at 37 J i ©38 per share.
8 shs Belcher at 355@360 per foot
2 shs Belcher at 375 per foot, b 30.
5 shs Bullion at 1121s per share.
55 shs Overman at 72!^@"5 per foot
40 shs Overman at 78© 77 per root, 1)30
2' »0 shs Daney at 15 per foot, b 30.
liiii shs Daney at 14 per foot
10 shs Exchequer at in per foot.
50 sbs Spring Valley W W, at 57 per cent
Amount of sales $138,310 09

%ht pinfafl anu^ctetttrfir § tm.

229

MiNiKGSHAEEHOLDEES'DifiEOTOET.,^^^^ Improred patent Amall,amat01. aml Separator.

List of Notices of Meetings, Dividends' As-

"Wltli Palmer's Pati-nt BteOJU Chnmbtr or I>le.

sassments and Delinquent Sales.
OomprWng the ffamea fit OooipMiea, DUtrlct

fcllriK. D.
liu.iu, , ■ ■ and Hale, and Amount and riuif

or Payment of Dividends.

COHPILKD FOR EVRRY I8SUB.

AdvrrtUed In Ihr Mlnhi'.' and s. i.ttllfl. Pr«i
and other *t»n Fru»cl»co .Iiniru.il.-,

v«m* IK'liir DITADT'O P-ir

4*0 UKTinON. li«t.S1lliVT. DILI". .4 I LMT. orwL*.

A**nr*nee. Monterey co. C*l, 25c May 11— May 29'

ArhttrU- 91 Mar 9 — Iprll 9

Alpha. Gold Hill. Storey co , Nov., »3u Mar St— April ft

AlUvllle. 8125 .... April H-AlTliV

Adams' Petroleum, U> April 30-M»y 19

Alameda Cool Meeting April 9

Beard -» Senrer, Lander co.. Nev.. Wc \i»rll U-May 1'

' ha.Mox.. 23c M.ivin- Idftvtt1

|«0 April 30— M"ay »

Belcher, Baldwin A Abernathlr Co, S^> vprliao-May SO

Baltimore American, Storey CO., KoV., Ji.-Vorll 12— Aprils*

Bullion 110 00

Barreteroa, Sonaloa, Mex,*5 May ID— May 18

C<M*!a,Sl April 26-Mny l."

Oontl retroleum co., 3Uc Mar 31— Aorli H*

Crown Point Dividend puyatile Mar IS

OoUoUcloB, »1.23 Mar 31— April 15

Capital, Lander co.. X.-v.. *■. April 13-Aprll 19

, Bonora, Max., tw April tf-May 12

Chicago and Detroit Consolidated Meeting April ■ *3

Confidence, Storey co., Nov.. $25 May 4— May 18

Capitola Meeting April 30

Daney, Q0c May 12-Juno9

Eagle Quarts, Amador CO.. Cal.. SI April 7— April 25»

Evening Star, Humboldt co., Ncv., 60c.... Mar 31— April H'

I Copper, SI Feb 10— Feb 21

Eureka. Plumas Co. Meeting Mav 1

Exchequer, $2 April 30— May 16

C«o. Washington, Alpine co., CaL, $1.00.... May 12— May 29*
Gould * Curry Dlvldcud puyablo April 6

liar her, Lander co., Ncv-, 50c April H— May 1*

Honest Miner. Lander co.. Nov., $1 April 7— April 18*

Hanscom. Copper, Del Norte co., 15c May I— May 21*

Humboldt, Nevada Annual Meeting April 10

Hale A Norcross Dividend— payable April 12

LI. L., $1.50 May 17-June 7*

Jefferson Lander co., Nov., 50c April 14— April 301

Jeffrey OH, Humboldt Co.. Cal., 50c..

..April 17— April 28

Kentucky, $1 May 8— May 30*

Lady Franklin, Alpine CO., Cal., 25c May"— June a*

Lady Bell, 10c April 14— April 23*

Lady Bryan, Storey co., Nev„ $1 April 9— April 21

Lady Bryan Annual Meeting April 16

La Trout-- T & VI CO., Storey co.. Rev., SL. April 10— April 28
La Vlctolrc. $1 May 4— May 21

Madison, Lander co., Ncv . 50c April 14— April 30"

Monitor, Lander co., Nev., 75c April 14— April 30'

HoflqQlto, Calaveras, Cul , $5 April 7— April 23,

Moss Ledge co, ?25 May 1— May 16

Marin, Chlhuoha, Mex., $2 Marcli 31— April 14

Manchester, Alpine co., Cnl Meeting April 16

North Star. Lander co., Nov . S25 April 30— May 2S»

Nuestra, So no rn do Guadalupe, Mex., SI Mar 31— April 16

Oregon, Lander CO., Nev.,25c April 14— May 1*

Oxford Beta, Esmeralda, Nov., 50c April 7— April 25"

Old Colony, Austin, Nev., $4 April 14.. April 26"

Overman, Storey co., Ncv., $15 Aprils— April 18

Open Sesame, 60 April 20— May 2

Pride ofthe East, 50c April 14— April 27»

Providence, Nevada cu., Cal.. £1 Mar 17— Mar 31*

Patroclnla & Dolores. Clilliuabua Max.,S2.C0-Aprll 1-Aprll 10
Peninsula. Lower Cal., $0 April 3— April 14

TfcS*. For further particulars, Inquire of
14v!3-pI2q At the Golden State Iron

THIS COT REPRESENTS AN AMU.

ioe itOOd the

teet of bobs null1 practical working In

a) 1. and rot nearly

nfNuvada,

.■ ■ . itbei

tniii- built in tha ihaa Tenltory.aJiuM whleh

hmf iii ) .1 ■ illy worklog

age dai all c mp lltli n.

. 1 ■ then Amalgamators

have ovt r any others, are —

let Much lesa Coat.

21. They da not '• flotir" the mercury,

nn 1 e ■ l. ■' ins i li.i ! m i\ li ive Im'i'u ■• i-iuk-
en ■■! " |n ill" battery ">r grinders.

3d. T!i. ■■ , motlou given to the

pulp (Im the revolution of the mailer under
the itattooury fraair) against the atnal-

.■ ' copp -r plat - iii it are Duteoed to

the Tram-, ai d b) I uii 1 itching the-
Sue gold and mercury that will not settle.

4th. The gate in the ooae, through which
the pulp Is dlschanted, from t lie top, and
wh-i" there Is iio least motion, almost

precluding the pOSSlbl il> of any ^ranulateJ.

mercury or Qoegold escaping.

There ore over 500 of them In use In Call-
r-Tni-i ami Nevada, where those Interested
can Bee their practical workings.

ISRAEL. W. KNOX, or
W. A. PALMER., Inventors, *

Work*, \o. IO First street. Snn Francisco.

San Francisco Stock and Exchange Board.

Bid. Asked.

United States 7 3-10ths % 80?4' $ 81

Gov. Legal Tender Notes 78>£ 79

State Bonds, 7 ft rent 85 66

Sid FraucUco 10 ft cent

San Francisco Bonds ^ ls.r,,r), (I ft cent 71

Saa Francisco Bnu-ts, 1858.0 ft cent 69

Socrumeato City Bonds, fl $ccnL

Sacramento Comity Bonds, 6 ft cent 68 60

Hnrysville Bonds, 'lQ ft cent 76 100

SlOCktoo BondM, 10 ft cent 60 05

Yuba County Bouds, 10 "i^ceut 80 85

Butte County Bonds, 10 ft cent 75 7S

California Navigation Co 55 67

Stato Telegraph Stock 32 35

Sau Francisco Gas Co 97 100

Sacrnmeulo Gas Co 75

Spring Valley Wutur Co 68 70

RAILROADS.

Sacramooto Valley Railroad

Umuibus Railroad 50

Central Railroad Co

North Beach and Mission 00 02

MIXING STOCKS.

Ophir $ 850 $ 865

Gould & Carry 940 9S0

Kmpiru M. &M.C0 200 205

Savage 10l?0 1100

ClioKar-Poiosi 360 365

Hale A: Norcrosfl 950 980

White &Murpby

Sierra Nevada. 8 9

Yellow Jacket 850 860

Ovcrmnu 72 74

Crowu Point 1405 1410

Autelope

Emeralds 1 5

Real del Monte

Bullion , G , H 113 114

Buckeye

Dick Sides

Imperial 147 . 148

Alpba 450 460

Rofogto, Chihuahua, Mex.,$23<...
Befuglo, Mex

Mar3t— April M

Meeting April 26

Silver Cloud, Lander co.. Nev., 50c April 14— April 27*

Santa Cruz 50c April 14— April 2g-

Sweet Vengeance, $1 May 11— May 30

Siskiyou, $1.50 '. ADrl 23— May 25

Sophia, Tuolumne county, $7 April 26— May 11

Shoshone. Lander co., Nev., $1 April 9— April 23

Slempre Viva, Slnuloa, Mex., $2.60 Mar 27— April 7

Salambo Copper, £1 May 8— May 20

Seatou Sale March 30

Sophia Consolidated Meeting April 12

Stephen A. Douglas, Lander co., Nev Meeting May 2

Sierra Nevada, Storey co, Nev., $4 May 7— June 6

United States, Storey co., Nov., 60c Mar 17— Mar 31

Yuba. Yuba co., Cal., 32

Yellow Jacket, Storey co., Nev., 150...

.Mar 31— April 14*

...Mar 17— April 17

•Those marked wllh an asterisk (•) are advertised In this
journal.

San Prancisco Jobbing Prices Ourrent,

Flour, extra,1© bbl

Do SuperBrte

Corn Meal, ft 100 lb

When-, $100 ft 2 00

Oats,, choice, ft loo ft 2 00

B irloy, ft 00 ft ; 05

Beans, ft lot) ft 4 00

Potatoes, $ 1<W ft 1 05

Hay, $lon 10 00

Live Ualc Wood, ft cord 8 00

Beef, on foot, ft ft (

Beet, extra, dressed, ft ft 12j^(

Sheep, on foot, I o(J

Hogs, on lout, ft ft ......'. H

Hogs, dressed, ft ft 12

Groceries, Etc.
Sugar, crusheri, -jfift

Do China

Coffee, Costa Rica, $ lb

Do Rio

Tea, Japan, ft ft

Do Green

Hawaiian Rice, ft ft>

China do

Coal Oil, $gul

Candles, $ ft

Ranch Butter, ft ft

Isthmus do

Cheese, California, ft ft

Eggs, ft doss ]\ 40

Lard, ft ft 22

Ham and Bacon, ft ft

Shoulders .., ,'.",.".'.' 20

@ 7 00
la> 6 50
CoJ 3 50
Cm 2 10
(di 2 10
(& 1 0j
@ 5 00
® 1 15
@15 00
@10 00

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San Prancisco Eetail Prices Ourrent,

Butter, California fresh ft ft.

do pickled ft ft

do Oregon ,

do New York, ft ft....

Cheese, ft ft

Honey, > ft

Kggs, ft doz

Lard,# ft

Bams and Bacon, ft ft

Cranberries, ft gal

Potatoes, sweet, ft ft

do Irish, ft ft

Tomatoes, ft ft

Onions, ft ft

Apples, No. 1, $ft

Pears, table ft ft

Plums, dried, ft ft

Peaches, dried, ft ft

Oranges, $ doz.

Lemons, ft doz

Chickens, apiece

Soap— Palo & C. 0

Castile

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following quotations.)

San FRANCJdCO, March 17.1860.

Iron.— Duty: Pig $9 ft ton; Railroad 6tic ft 100 ffig; Bur
l@l^t; ft ft; r-hcet, poliHlicd, 3c ft ft, common, l>iO
l^c ft ft; Piate l«c ft ft; Pipe, l^c ft ft; Galvanized
2Jau$ft.

Scotch aim English Pig ft ton 55 @fi0

American Pig ft ton 50 ©55

Refined Bar, had assortment, ft ft 3 (^~~

Rellired Bar, good assortment, ft ft 3>£@—

Boiler N«. 1 to 4 4 @ >

Plate No. 5 to 9 4J£@ 6

Sheet No. 10 to 13 4 @—

Sheet No. 14 to -.0 , 5 @—

Sheet No. 24 to 27 5^@—

Copper,— Duty : Sheathing 3>£c ft ft; Pig & Harare ft ft

Sheathing if* ft 34 @:i6

Sheathing, Old 20 (g)30

Shuiithing, Yellow

Shoathing, Old Yellow

Composition Nails

I'in Plates.— Duty: 2j^c ft ft.

Plates, Charcoal, IX ft box

Plates, 1 C Charcoal

Roofing Plates

BaucaTin Slabs, ft ft

Steet..— English Cast Steel, ft ft 12|2@16

QuiCK-iLVER.— Per ft — @65

For export 56 @—

Zwc— Sheets ft ft 9J^@10

LEAn.-Pig^ft 8 fe)—

Sheet 10 (3)12

Pipe 10 @12

Bar 10 (aill

Boit.ix— California, ft ft 20 @23

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ANNUAL REPORT

—OP THE-

Pacific Insurance Company.

TN COMPLIANCE WITH THE ACT OF THE LEGISLA-
1 ture of the Stale of California, entitled "An Act con-
cerntng Corporations," passed April 22. 1850, the Pad He In
surance Company of San Prancisco makes the lollowing
Annual Report:

I —The anoiunt of the Capital Stock of this Company Is
SEVEN HUNDRED AND FIl'TV THOUSAND DOLLARS,
and paid In UOLD $750.<iOO

II.— The amount of" the Assets Id ONE MILLION AND
F1KTY-ONE THOUSAND. FoUK IIUNDKED AND TWEN-
TY DOL1.AKS AND THIKTV-SEVKN CENTS. .$1,051,420.37

III. _Tbe Company has NO DEBTS

IV.— The amount of insurance c ducted during the year,
and whicli remulued In force December 31, 1865:

This
August 1. 1865

v.— This Company insures against the following risks,
viz.: BUILUIXOS. HOUSEHOLD FUKNITUKE. MER-
CHANDISE. BENTS, LEASEHOLDS, VESSELS IN PORT
AND THEIR CARGOES, and ofhei PERSONAL PROP-
ERTY, AGAINST LOSS OR DAMAGE HY FIRE.

Al-.o. nn CARGOES, TREASURE, COMMISSIONS, PROF-
ITS, and WAR RISKS, and QM ALL MARINE AND IN-
LAND NAVIGATION RISKS. TO AND FROM ALL PORTS
IN THE WORLD.

VI.— This Cooipanv will take on any FIRST-CLASS RISK
not to exceed 576,000 (Hie limit fixed by law), and 011 all
large risks will reinsure to nn extent consistent with PRU-
DENCE in other RESPONSIBLE COMPANIES.
J. HUNT. President.
A.J. HALSTON, Secretary.
San Francisco, January 19. I860.
William Alvord, S. M. Wilson,

M. Checseman,
AVm. Hooner,
John B. Newton,
Edward Martin,
D 0. Mills.
11. Uanssmann,
L. B. Benchley,
Mosls Heller,
"William Scholle,
Louis .McLane,
Oliver Eldridge,
' B. forbes,

Alex. Weill.
Abin. Seligman,
Anson G. Stiles,
John G. Bray,
A. Havwnrd,
D. W. C. Rice,

C. Meyer.

D. J. Oliver,
Alpheus Hull,
w. c. Ralston,
John Wightman,

SachM,

G. W. Bell,
Chas. Mayne,
Lloyd Tevis,
T.L. Barker,
Jos. De Kremery,
Win. Sherman,
John 0, Earl,
Alfred Bore),
G T. Lawton,
E, L. Goldstein,
Moses Ellis.
P L. Weaver,
David Stern.

Frederick Billings, J. G. Kellogg,

State of California, City and County of Ran Francisco, as.
On this nineteenth day of January, A. D. one thousand
eight hundred anil sixty-six, personally appeared before
me, U- S. Homoiis, a Notary Public, in and for the said
City and County, and therein residing, duly commissioned
anil sworn. A. J. Ralston, who. being duly sworn, did depose
and say that he is the Secretary of the Pacific Insurance
Company, and that Hie statements contained in the fore-
going Report of the Pacific Insurance Company are true,
lull and correct A. J. RALSTON.

Sworn and subscribed to before mo, this 19th day of Jan-
uary, A. D. 1866. H. S. HOMANS, Notary Public.

4vl2-3m

QUARTZ OPERATOR'S

H^-ND BOOK

A. .!5<iok for Every Intelligent Prospector,

Shareholder, Miner and Machinist.

ZENA8 WHEELER AND P, BI. RANDALL,
Author* and Publishers,

Bound in Cloth— 144 Packs, Duodecimo.

The Quartz Operator's Hand Book Is presented to the
public as a curei'ully prepared epitome of all that is valua-
ble for the practical operator in the miue and mill. Wc
have here all the most necessary hints and directions for
testing and assaying the ores of the various mineral* ; an
explanation of chemical terms ; a. brief and intelligible
description of the numerous processes for roasting ores,
and tho extraction of metals from their ores by amalga-
mation and otherwise.

The work also contains an original and highly interest-
ing discussion of the true wry and differently formed
grinding plates, us applied to tho reduction of ores— a sub-
ject not only of special interest to the scientific reader,
Inn. aiSO practically of the highest importance to every

quartz miner

Professor Silliman, of Yale, and Hodgson, of tho College
oi California, having examined this discussion, as sub
mitteil to them by its author, Mr. Randall, previous to
tho compilation of this work, speak of the same as not
only mathematically correct, but also as of great practical
value. Messrs \V. R. Eckart, Jr. , Engineer, (lato of V. S.
N.,) and W. M. Belslmw, assayer uud superintendent ot
the S. T. M. Co., to whom the entire work was submitted
while passing through the press, speak of the same as one
of high practical importance to quartz minors and inlll-
-0 -n generally.

No work has been offered to the mining public of Cali-
fornia which contains so much valuable information, con-
densed into so convenient u space as is here presented.
In its preparation j much care has been takou to secure
br-'vity, conciseness, and simplicity— 'in fact to make it a
complete and reliable Quartz Minsk's Hand Book.

fue Table of Contents of this book will be found od pa
416 oi the Mixi.ng and Scientific Prkbs of July 1st, 1866.

doid by booksellers generally. Price by muil, postnge
paid.S1.26. Address" Wheeler & Randall, at the Mir'pg
and Scientific Press Office, San Francisco." 2\31

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has a large and permanent subscription list, and enjoys a
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New Mining Advertisements.

Ojn'.inued Mining Adrertiivmetita tciltlirfuunii under nmrfW hnvt

v --in iiiiit Mining Companv— Lotatloni Oecl.

dental Lode, San Uculto Mining District, County of Mon-
terey, Stale of California.

Notice Is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Truntees of said Company, held on the 10th dny of April,
1*<M\ nn nnsfiument of twenty-five cents per nhare was
levied upon tho capital stock of maid Company, payable Im-
mediately, in I'nlu-d States gold and silver coin, to the
Secretary, at the office of the company, 302 Montgomery
street, Room No. 4, San Francisco.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on the 11th day of May, 1866, shall be deemed de-
linquent, and will bo duly advertlxod for sale at public
auction, and unless payment shall bo made before, will
bo sold on Tuesday, tho 29th day of May, 1866, to pay tho
delinquent assessment, together with costs of advertising
and expenses of sale. By order of tho Board of Trustees.
WM. K. BRANDRETH, Secretary.
Office, 302 Montgomery street, Room No. 4, San Francisco,
California. apU

Beard & Scaver Gold and Silver Mining

Company, Lundor County, Nevada.

NoncK.— There are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed Block, on account of assessment levied on tho
14th day of March, 1866, tho several amounts set oppo-
site tho names of the respective shareholders, as foilowa:

Names. No. Certl6cnte.

No. shares.

Amount.

H H Allen

25

25

$12 50

H H Allen

27

30

15 00

II 11 Allen

106

16

7 60

H H Allen

110

5

2 60

Quo M Bliiko

M

3

1 60

H T Booraem

64

20

10 00

C W Hrooka

68

20

10 00

C W Brooks

59

6

2 50

C W Brooks

60

10

5 00

Chas Bei tody

64

20

10 00

Wra H Chevera

16

3

1 60

H F Cutler

61

8

4 00

W K Derrick

18

3

1 50

John Dull

21

3

1 60

W (1 Doane

96

5

2 60

n B Fruncls

8

3

1 60

SH Greene

8

6

2 50

B W Heath

7

7

3 60

Sarah Holmes

67

3

1 60

T E LindenhorRer

6

3

1 60

T K Llndenberger

87

7

3 60

1J C Lander

107

3

1 60

TJLarab

46

12

6 00

W F Ladd

61

10

6 00

F P SIcMahon

43

20

10 00

Wm Xicol

1

3

1 60

S P.nkhara

42

10

6 00

L B Pierce

75

25

12 60

L B Pierce

76

25

12 60

L B Plerco

77

25

12 60

L P. Pierce

78

25

12 60

L B l-ierce

79

2i

12 50

O A Peck

86

5

2 50

EPStooe

44

16

7 60

F. P Stone

46

16

7 50

S B Stoddard

65

10

6 00

J T Saxby

66

25

12 60

L B peavcr

68

25

12 60

L B Seavor

69

25

12 50

L B Seaver

70

25

12 50

L B leaver

97

8

4 00

J M Stewart

95

6

2 50

E L Tavlor

65

25

12 60

John Wifrhtman

12

3

1 60

J H Woods

53

11

5 50

Beard & Seaver Slock account —

147

73 50

And in accordance with law and an order oT the Board
of Trustees, made on the 14lh day of March, 1866, so
many shares of each parcel oT said stock ns may be
necessary, will he sold at public auction, at the office
of tho Company, 00 tho 1st day of May, 1866, at the
hour of 2 o'clock P. M. of said day, to pay said delinquent
assessment thereon, together with costs of advertisinB and
expenses of sale.

N. C FA^SETT, Secretary.

Office, 402 Front street, Snn Francisco. apl4

Gcorcre Washington Gold and Silver Mini nor

Company, Silver Mountain District, Alpine County Cal. —

Assessment No. II.

Notice ishercby given, that at a mectlne of tho Bonrd of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 10th day of April,
18R6, an assessment of one dollar per share was levied
upon the capital slock of said company, payable Imme-
diately, in United States gold and sliver coin, to the Secre-
tary, at the Office of the Company only.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on the 12th day of May, 1866, shall be deemed delin-
quent, and will be duly advertised for sale at public auction,
and unless payment shall be made before, will be sold on
Tuesday, the 29th day of May, 1866, to pay the delinquent
assessment, together with costs or advertising and expenses
of sale. By order of tho Board of Trustees

W. D. ROOT, Secretary.

Office, 338 Montgomery street, San Francisco. apli

I.X. Jj. Gold and Silver Mining- Company, Silver

Mountain District, Alpine County. California.

Notice is hereby cfven, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 6th day of April,
1866, nn assessment of one and a half dollars per share
was levied upon the capital stock of said Company, pay-
able Immediately In gold coin of the United States of
America, to the Secretary, at the office of the Company,
No. 338 Montgomery street, San Francisco.

Any slock upon which said assessment Bhall remain un-
paid on the 17th day or May, 1866, shall be deemed de-
linquent, and will be duly advertised for sale at public
auction, and unless payment shall be made before, will be
sold on the 7th day June, 1866, to pay the delinquent assess-
ment, together with costs of advertising and expenses of

JAMES C. DAYLEY, Secretary,
ap!4 . No 338 Montgomery Btreet, San Francisco.

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CALIFORNIA.
The DowDieville Messenger aays the pros-
pects of an extraordinary yield ot gold through-
out the northern mines are- more apparent
daily, and reports are coming in from all sec-
tions of this county of progress made that will
insure these results. The activity manifested
in mining of all kinds exceeds anything we
have seen for several years, while the present
developments promise more largely than usual
for the future.

The want for steady day labor are rapidly
increasing, and there is not that feeling of
compulsion to move that has heretofore been
felt among the floating and foot-loose popula-
tion. True, there are some going after distant
mines, but a majority are satisfied to chance it
where more sure returns await them. There
will be many going to Summit City, which we
consider ohers better inducements than any
distant location, though it is doubtful if those
who go will average to do as well as those who
remain, excepting, perhaps, the most fortunate
ones, among whom we would class those traders
who go to do a safe and legitimate business on
cash principles.

Placer County. — The Sacramento Bee
of April 5th, says that the mining items in
Placer county, which have been under a cloud
for some years, are looking up. A private
letter from Forest Hill says there is a great
excitement there at present, by the discovery
of the great wealth of a large number of old
gravel and cement claims, which had been
worked for years by the hydraulic and sluice
processes, and which were considered worked
out, and some of them abandoned as worthless.
Recent developments, by the aid of crushing
and amalgamating, have demonstrated that the
bulk of their mineral resources had really never
been touched. In years gone by, Forest Hill
was one of the best mining localities in the
State, and the old times are reviving.

A correspondent of the Placer Herald says
that the last rains were of much help to the
placer mines in that county.

The miners in the vicinity of New Castle
are, very generally, turning their attention to
quartz, and some good strikes have been made.
The leading claims there are the Pacific and
Ad Valorum silver leads, and the Kearsage
gold lead. The former company has changed
ownership and the new company has gone to
work in earnest to develop the mine. Mr.
Wm. Penrose, agent of Vivian & Sons, the
extensive copper smelters of Swansea, visited
this mine a short time since, and pronounced it
valuable ore, and stated to the company that
he was prepared to buy the ore, at a fair price
for shipment. This endorsement of the value
of a silver miue in that section will accomplish
much in doing away with the idea that it is
useless to look for silver in California.

The Siars and Stripes of April 4th, says
that the Rough Gold company, at Bath, cleaned
up last week, from one week's run, 173 ounces
of gold. The previous week they cleaned up
over 160 ounces. Other^companies in the
vicinity are doing well, but we have no figures
from them.

Calaveras County. — The Copperopolis
Coitrier says that never since the discovery of
copper in that district, have the mines looked
so promising as at present. The Union and
Keystone, which head the list, are being placed
in condition for extensive operations, and will
yield immense quantities of ore the coming
summer. The latter mine, under the efficient
management of Mr. Sheldon, is about to be-
come dividend property. It is difficult to
estimate the value of this mine. From one
end to the other, a distance of half a mile, the
croppings can be traced without difficulty.
Good copper has been found in all the shafts,
and everything goes to show the inexhausti-
bility of the mine. In one year hence the
Keystone, it is believed, will take its place
among the great payins mines of the world.
The Empire, though unprofitable at present,
presents unmistakable indications of perma-
nence. The Calaveras has been idle for a long
time, nothwithstanding the fact that when
worked it yielded largely of first class ore.
This miue, it is believed, is only surpassed in
value by the Union and Keystone. Then we
have the Table Mountain, the Caledonia, the
Kentucky, the Scorpion, and a score of other
and equally valuable mines, the value and ex-
tent of whose metalliferous deposits are being
satisfactorily tested. A glorious future of
prosperity and wealth awaits the owners of
our mines. Their energy unci perseverance
will surely be rewarded.

Shasta County- — The Shasta Courier
says that the season for extensive mining oper-
ations leads us to look around a little aud see
how Shasta miners are going to improve it.
Upon inquiry, we find that a company at Mid-
dletown are going to erect a flume some half
mile in length, to carry water from the Clear
Creek ditch to some mining ground, lying
along the southern side of Oregon Gulch.

This flume will not only furnish the company's
claim, which is rich and extensive, but will be
of sufficient capacity to afford water for hun-
dreds, who can and will occupy ground be-
low it.

- Another company will open a hydraulic
claim on the west bank of the Sacramento,
about four miles below town, with flattering
prospects. These two enterprises begin with
prospects as flattering as any we read of, and
the quantity of ground thus opened for work is
very extensive— sufficient for a thousand or fif-
teen hundred miners.

The Florae Shoe Bend will be open for work
as soon as the waters subside to the capacity
of the tunnel, and a river bed of over three
miles will be laid bare to the operations of the
hardy miner. Persons desiring claims on this
ground should soon be making arrangements,
for there will be a rush as soon as dry diggings
cease to be available.

The Washington Quartz Company cleaned
up the last day of March, after running twenty-
fuur days with nine stamps. The result was
the snug sum of $5,371.31. For this run the
company divided 84,290 to twelve shares —
§357.50 to the share. The rock crushed aver-
aged $20 per ton. The company now have
their lode stripped one hundred and fifty feet
— from top to lowest tunnel — by four hundred
feet on the face. There is another tunnel in
over four hundred leet, and about forty feet
short of the ledge, that will strike it some two
hundred feet lower. The editor of the Cour-
ier is assured that the company can easily se-
lect rock from which a run of $15,000 or/$20,-
000 could be had in a few days' crushing, if it
was at all desirable to get up a sensation.

Alpine County. — We learn from the Moni-
tor Gazette that 1,500 pounds of the ore from
the Morning Star has recently been tested at
the Yellow Jacket Mill, at Umpire. The re-
turns give a result of over $85 to the ton,
while it is found very easy to work. Any
amount of such ore as that worked can be
readily obtained. The Superintendent of this
mine, Mr. J. C. Ranson, recently visited the
Swansea Smelting Furnace, lately erected in
Washoe Valley, and from what he learned
there is of the opinion that the Star ore can be
most profitably worked by smelting. The pro-
prietors of the furnace are positive in their as-
surances of success with it. and offer to bear
the expense of transportation of three tons of
the mixed ore and give it a fair trial. The
amount will be sent next week. If this proves
a success it will enable the company with much
less expense to place this mine in a condition
to declare dividends.

Mr. E. Arnold, Superintendent of the Moni
tor Company, has struck the vein within thirty
feet in a tunnel run in from near the bed of the
Creek in Lexington Canyon. The lode is
eighteen inches wide of pay-cre, which he is
now taking out and will haul to the mill for a
test of its value.

The Winchester Company are now running
in on one of their ledges, taking out ore to be
sent to the Pioneer Mill. This company have
three ledges now open in the course of their
tunnel, all containing gold and silver ; whether
in paying quantities is to be determined with-
out delay.

A vein of ore has been struck in the Ameri-
can from which some of the finest specimens
ever seen outside the Morning Star, which,
says the Monitor Gazette, in some respects it
resembles, have been taken ; all coincide in
the opinion that it is identically the same
ledge.

In Silver Mountain district, work is pro-
gressing in good earnest. The Rippou Com-
pany are hard at work. The rock looks and
assays well, and earnest efforts are being made
to give it a thorough mill test.

The George Washington Company will be
proved within the next sixty days. The Penn-
sylvania Company have a large ledge of §15
rock in their upper tnunel, and are now run
ning one lower down. Carmichael and Drake
are working away on the Mary Francis, confi-
dent of success. The old Scandinavian near
the mouth of the canyon of the same name, is
quietly moving. The Buchanan No. 2, already
proved to ' be one of the richest mines in
Alpine, with 50 or 60 tons of pay ore on the
dump and any quantity in sight, has been un-
der what we must call a very mistaken policy,
sent east to be sold, aud must remain idle for
sometime. The Lady Franklin Company,
owning a claim on the same lode as the Buck-
eye No. 2, will soon resume operations, under
auspices bright and encouraging. The Balak-
lava Company are meeting with every encour-
agement in running on iheir ledge. Alto-
gether, this district is looking prosperously and
may congratulate itself on being nearly out of
the wilderness.

Nevada County. — We learn from the Union
of April 3d, that a crushing of fifty tons oTrock
trom the New York Hill mine, yielded the
snug sum of four thousand dollars, or about
eighty dollars to the ton. This is one of the
most promising mines in this vicinity, and
when the company have completed the erec-

tion of the necessary apparatus for working
the mine, we feel assured it will exceed the
most sanguiue expectations of its fortunate
owners. Messrs. Dibble, Byrne & Sykes, of
Grass Valley, are. we believe, the largest own-
ers in the New York Hill claims, Mr. Byrne
occupying the position of secretary of the com-
pany.

The same paper says that a half ounce vial
of dirt from the now celebrated Stockton mine,
located two miles below the Forest Spring
House, and about six miles from Grass Val-
ley, yielded, after being washed out, six dol-
lars in gold. The gold is very fine aud of good
quality.

The Eureka mine, under the able manage-
ment of the Messrs. Watt, still keeps up its
reputation as one of the best paying claims in
California. The average weekly yield of the
mine is between twelve and sixteen hundred
ounces of amalgam, which yields about nine
dollars per ounce of fine gold. There is a fine
furnace attached to the mine, and the proceeds
of the mine are melted into bars semi-monthly
and forwarded to San Francisco for coinage.

Tuolumne County. — A company on Pacific
Flat, near Algerine, says the Courier, came
across a quartz lead which shows much gold.
The lucky fellows have already taken out sev-
eral thousand dollars, much more of the stuff
being in sight. Last Saturday, a Mexican
prospecting oa Whisky Hill, below James-
town, struck a pocket, aud in a few hours took
out a panful of very rich specimens. On
Wednesday, a miner on Wood's creek picked
up a chispa worth twelve dollars. These things
speak well of Tuolumne.

Josephi's new mill, on Bald Mountain, com-
menced running a few days since. It is of the
capacity of five stamps, run by a hurdy-gurdy
wheel, and the whole apparatus is pronounced
first-class by those competent to judge. The
company have a large amount ol quartz out,
which will, from appearances, yield fairly.

The Sonora Herald says the Comstock &
Fry Co., have purchased the ten stamp mill
known very generally to quartz miners as the
old "Wheeler & Thayer'' mill, and which was
erected and used by its proprietors for cus-
tom work, but which will be used hereafter in
connection with the aforesaid lead. Started
up last week.

The famous Rawhide Mining Company have
nearly completed their n?w twenty stamp mill,
which will be, without exception, the finest
quartz mill in the Southern mines. The work'
is being pushed forward with great energy, and
the probabilities new are that within sixty
days the neighborhood will be startled 'by the
thunderings of its twenty titiau trip hammers.

C. T. Meader & Co., are now sinking a shaft
for the Chaparral Company, with the privilege
of purchasing the mine at a price agreed upon,
if the prospects are favorable at a certain
depth. Some days back, one thousand pounds
of rock, taken from the shaft now being sunk,
were taken to Dr. Walker's new mill, just out-
side of Sonora, and there crushed, the result
being forty dollars — at the rate of eighty dol-
lars per ton.

The Golden Rule Mining Company have a
very fine lead, from six to eight feet wide
They have been running only five stamps, but
have taken out some weeks as high as three
thousand dollars. They have now completed
a new fifteen stamp mill, with all the modern
improvements, to run in conjunction with the
old one. The new mill commenced running
this week. ,

The Buchauan Company have also been run-
ning but five stamps, but have recently added
five more. They started on the 18th. The
rock has averaged, so far, about forty dollars
per ton.

The Sonora Gold Company are about to
erect a fifteen stamp mill, with all the latest
improvements, on the old Sell & Martin
lead. We understand that this is a New
York Company, and their agents are now in
this city preparing to commence work as soon
as the material can be placed upon the ground,

WASHOE, NEVADA.

A gentleman furnishes the editor of the
Lyon County Sentinel with the following infor-
mation concerning the Nevada Smelting
Works, at Nevada :

A furnace has heen built at Washoe, about
one mile from Mill Station, which promises to
create a revolution in processes hitherto used
for reducing rich ores. The builders and pro-
prietors, Messrs. Edwards, Williams and Rich-
ards, all professional smelters from Swansea,
have been for the last six months engaged in
experimenting upon the fusible properties of
our ores. After many failures, arising from
difficulty in obtaining suitable materials, and
after many experiments, in making ot which
neither pains nor expense were spared, their
efforts have been crowned with success and
their most sanguine expectations realized.

They are enabled by their process to reduce
three and a half tons of ore in twenty-four

hours to within eight per cent, of the result
obtained by fire assay. The furnace is built
upon the improved reverbatory principle, and
is more especially adapted for the 6inelting of
argentiferous galena. The success attending
their treatment of Comstock and Truckee
ores, as shown last week, is suffieient to con-
vince the moat incredulous that their furnace
ia a decidedly big thing, and has supplied a
want long felt in Nevada by those interested
in mining. Success to the Nevada Smelting
Works. 5

An array of the ingots of lead produced at
this furnace, made by Messrs. Edwards & Wie-
gand, of Virginia City, showed it to be worth
$227.49 per ton in silver.

Walker River Mines. — The Esmeralda
Union has been informed that a New York
company have purchased an interest in the
Walker River mines, and»are driving business
along in a highly creditable manner ; also,
that the mines are looking well and they are
to have a mill erected immediately, which will
teat the matter more thoroughly.

The Enterprise, of April 6th, saya :

The trouble with water in the Ophir is very
trifling— nothing near so bad as we were led to
believe and were induced to state in our item
a day or two since. The truth is that no very
great difficulty has heen experienced in mining
upon the lower level. One set of timbers waa
displaced by a slide in the vein ; otherwise all
is right.

The Union of the 6th inst., speaking of the
rich strike in the Yellow Jacket mine' says it
was made on Saturday last in their south shaft,
down some five hundred feet. So far, the rock
taken out will "mill-work" npwaid of $900
per ton. The quartz shows the same kind of
sulphurets as the Kentuck and Crown Point.
In this strike of the Yellow Jacket mine is one
of the many evidences which of late are show-
ing that our mines on the great Comstock lode
are truly on the "come out" with their rich
bullion.

Everything is progressing finely at the new
Savage Hoisting Works. A large portion of
the machinery is in place, and one engine is
already is use hoisting from the shaft which ia
now down 430 feet, and steadily being driven
downward. When this shaft is down to a
proper depth, it will give the company great
command over all the upper portions of the
vein. The worka being wholly on sound
ground, there will be no trouble with the
machinery from the settling ol the earth under
the foundations of the engines.

Another new mining region is reported at
the head of the American river, in the same
range of country, we presume, as Summit City,
only further north. The diggirga are reported
to be "marvelously rich," and aupposed to be
the spot where a party of Frenchmen took out
some $100,000 each in 1862.

Still another new mining district has been
discovered in the White mountain, about fifty
miles southeast of the Silver Peak District.
Sixteen lodes have been located, ranging in
thickness, at the cropping, from three to twelve
feet. The district has been named "White
Mountain. Some of the veins exhibit gold
without a trace of silver ; others contain both
gold and silver.

REESE RIVER, NEVADA.

The Reveille says that the Assessor's books
give the returns of a crushing of thirteen tons
of ore recently obtained from a claim on Lander
Hill, at §10,691— an average-of over §800 per
ton. The mine is known as the Blind Ledge,
owned in whole or in part by Walker and
Fuller, and situated on Lander Hill, a short
distance below the Oleander, was worked by
J. W. Varney, at the Ware mill, aDd yielded
the splendid amount above named.

Interesting reports are coming in from the
Twin River country. Scarcely a day passes,
says the Reveille, in the course of which there
is not occasion to mention some handsome de-
velopment in some one of the numerous loca-
tions in that region. The ores that are assayed
from that region, generally yield from $150 to
$300 per tou in silver with a very little gold.
They are mixtures of chlorine and sulphurets ;
the latter, ot course, will predominate in depth.

A supposed extension of the well known
Murphy ground, two miles south of the original,
is now being developed with good success.
The ore assays over $300 to the ton — picked
rock we presume. The ledge is said to be
very large, fully twenty feet thick cropping out
ol the ground. The ore assayed was taken
from a point twelve feet above the surface.

Two other claims, known as the Green
Mountain and Fai'iuouiit have recently been

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located in this district ; tin* formt-r by T. "Wur-
l.iirfun. and tli<- latter by Messrs. Barnes &
PaviH. Surface tPMs from both claims aw
very encouraging. They have been sold to
I

The Twin Biver district is located on the

side of theToiyabe mountains. Ny.-

twenty miles en>t of lone city, ni.tl

'llif rirlirn-^s

ami permanency of the mines "f tins district

appear t" netery generally conceded hy nil

who have rislted them.

'Ih.' Reese River repion i- «1 stined t<> be-
celebrated as the it!'. it- accessible*
but not richer Washoe section on the western
borders ol Nevada. A late number of the
ial Enterprise informs us that the Lee
mine, Sau Antonio district, will yield $3,000
to the tun. This li-ad is nine feet wide and all
pay mck. The mine is owned and worked by
Messrs, ^- "■ '•■ Barnes and Geo. Boot.
Daring the past year they have erected a large ,
mill and reduction works near tin- mind ton!

tin- latest accounts firm the extraordinary]

statements given above. Tin' San Antonio |
a long considered one of the
richest in Nevada, and this practical <I<-in<iii-
btmtion of its wealth runkd it amongst tin'
most valuable on this coast*

The editor of the Revielle thinks this h
" important if true ;" but fears it may be just a
trifle exupporated.

Mining Statistics.

A paper was recently read by Dr. R. P. Ste-
vens before the Polytechnic Institute, X. V.
upon the mining interests of the United States,
which contained the following valuable sta-
tistics :

By the National Census Statistics of 18f>0,
tlit- miotng products of the country, including
those economies closely allied to it, as quurry-
iup of marble, dicing clays, etc.. the annual
aggregate amount is $10G,S94,4G0, aud the
manufacturing interests growing immediately
out of mining, amounted in the year to $505,-
398000, while the whole manufacture of the
country amounted to 51.895 801,000. The
mining interests is thus already one-third of
the whole.

An examination of the mining statistics in
detail affords some very important and inter-
esting fucts. Iron, for instance, in the rough
ore, just brought to the Burface, is the ore of
least value per ton, but when manufactured,
the $7,723,000 oi raw material increase to
$132,724,000, while gold, which is the most
valuable of all metals, immediately upon rais-
ing in its increased value in manufactures, is
least o all in proportion to the amount raised.
Of $47,566,000, only 819,835,000 enter into
the manufactures of the country. Lead and
copper both yet exceed this metal in aggregate
value.

The economies of coal afford another very
interesting field of exploration. The amount
of this luel raised to the surface was $20,343,-
000, of which $8,369,000 was bituminous. Ot
this the value of $4,000,000 was manufactured
into gas, with an increased value of $112,030,7
000. The consumption of gas leads to the ne-
cessity of gas-Gxtures of various kinds, and
these amount, to §2. 095. 500, confined to the
Stales of Massachusetts, New Jersey, New
York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Illi-
nois.

The amount of coal consumed in the vari-
ous kinds of steam engines, in producing me-
chanical force, thus adding to the power of
man, and cheapening his labor, is equivalent
to adding to the laboring force of the country
a population of twenty-eight millions of men,
working eight hours a day. It gives employ-
ment to thirty thousand workmen, women and
children in this city, who annually earn to their
employers $50,000.

Pennsylvania takes the lead in mining coal,
Ohio follows, and then succeeds Illinois. In
1850, this latter Stale had but two or three
well established collieries, and must have
ranked at that time the sixth in the amouut
raised.

Rich Sulphurets in Placer County.— The
Placer Herald says that experiments have
recently been made by Messrs. Ghoate and
Pujjq, of Ophir, which developed the fact that
the sulphurets iu the quartz of that region are
rich in gold, fn an experiment made by Mr.
Pugh upou sulphurets taken from the Sonora
ledge, the yield was at the rate ol $1,800 per
ton. Mr. Chonte f>ot from the sulphurets of
the San Francisco company at the rate of
$2,240 to the ton.

Mr. Pugh is now erecting a concentrator in
his mill to save sulphurets — when this is done
large yields may be expected from quartz
crushed at his mill.

These facts are cheering indeed. For it is
well kuown that the quartz veins arouud Ophir
aud Auburn are well filled with sulphurets, as
well as free gold.

(Written for the Mining and Scientific Pr*ai.J

Mining in Mount Diablo.

KniTORs Press : — Iruring1 the past four
mouths I have repeatedly visited the mines
situated in this delectable mountain, and, in a
mining point of view, I am very mucfa pleased
with my sojourn in this most interesting local-
ity, as it afforded me an opportunity of ascer-
the bearings, etc., of the different
Btrutaa in which are found veins <>t copper, cin-
nabar and coal. Of this latter mineral the
supply appears inexhaustible.

The Cumberland coal mino shows a healthy
aspect, and the raising of 200 tons per day will
soon be made available, the increase of which
entirely depends upon the management ot the
mine, and a more expeditious mode of trans-
portation. Ju passing along b» the Peacock
mine we Gnd a great deal of work done, but
to little purpose. The merits of this property
will place it in juxtaposition with the far-famed
Black Diamond. Practical development will
verify the assertion. We now notice the San
Francl&CO coal mine, which I believe is under
the able management of H. Jones, Esq. Here
things are kept agoing as regular as clock-
work, and receot developments augur well for
the future of this invaluable property. I use
the word invaluable, because nothing equal to
it has as yet been discovered in the coal range
of Mount Diablo.

The newly-selected place for the base of fu-
ture operations was judiciously planned, and
resulted in a valuable discovery of coal twenty
four feet below the surface. The vein is three
feet wide, of which two feet produce remark-
able coal of rather superior quality at such a
shallow depth. Should this mine be vigorously
worked, the present year will put the proprie-
tors in a position to raise 150 tons per day,
with ample reserves when needed.

Underneath this splendid veiu of coal is
found a bed of fire-clay, of superior quality, the
genuineness of which has been proved beyond
o doubt. A plan of operations is on the tapis
for making fire-brick, which I have no doubt
will be commenced immediately, and my con-
clusion is, that the result will be the production
of an article never as yet equaled in Cali-
iornia.

THE COPPER MINES.

The prospects of the copper mines are truly
encouraging, and their merits call for energetic
development. I believe the Wihooken, as a
copper mine, bears the palm of a bona fide
speculation ; a sample of the ore assayed at
San Francisco gave a produce of 23 per cent,
of copper. This encouraged the shareholders
to prosecute the work vigorously, so they at
once commenced a drift on the course of the
lode leading towards the bunch of ore gone
down in the bottom of a shallow level. Should
they strike it. so rich in the present drifts, the
merits of Mouut Diablo will be fully eslab
lished as a copper-bearing district, and the
fortunate shareholders will be amply rewarded
for their labor.

The Nucleus is another very promising mine,
and one likely to turn out a good thing. The
recent discovery is a very important one, and
should stimulate those interested to more
vigorous operations. There are other mines
equally as promising as those already earned,
and I have no doubt, if worked with enterpris-
ing spirit and practicable management, many
of them would prove valuable. Thousands,
nay, tens of thousands, of tons of ore can be
taken out of Mount Diablo, which will give an
average yield of Irom four to eight per cent, of
copper, and with some cheap mode of dressing
it, could be brought to ten or even fifteen per
cent. Hence, it is obvious that the erection
of furnaces would be the salvation of the
mines ! Without this is" done, I fear the cop-
per mining interests will be slow and tedious ;
but should a company be formed, and furnaces
erected, I am confident that hundreds of hands
would be employed — the miners would do well,
and the smelters would do better, and that
many a hundred tons of copper would be re-
turned per annum from Mount Diablo.

Superintendent.

Coal in Ouegon. — The Oregon State Jo ur~
nal states that VVand & Moore are opening a
coal bank about two miles south ol Eugene
City, which gives good evidence ol being valu-
able. At the depth of sixty feet, it is of a
quality much improved over that at the begin-
ning of the tunnel. It is yet somewhat mixed
with slate, but bums well. Wand discovered
tbe cruppiugs two years ago.

Lake Superior Copper. — The total copper
prodact of Lake Superior in 1864 was 8,561,-
999 tons, producing about 6,800 tous ingot
copper, worth $6,859,000.

The Origin of Things.

Dws o* thk Wkik — In the Museum of
Berlin, remarks a writer In a Newark paper; in
the hall deYOted to Northern untiquili.
have the representations ol the Idols from whom
the names of the days "l the week are derived.
From cTun cornea Sunday. This Idol la repre-
sented with bis face like the sun, bol
burning wheel, with both hands on bia breast,
signifying bie course around the world. The
idol of the Moon, from which cometh Monday.
is habited in a Bhorl clouk, like a man, bul

holding the n n in bia hands. Thiisoo, from

which cometh 7\tetdnyt was one of the roost
ancient and peculiar gods ol the Uermana, and
is represented in his garment of skin, according
to their peculiar manner ol clothing. The
third day of the week was dedicated to his
worship. !("<"/'•«, from whence Wednesday^
was a valiant prince among the Saxons, His
image was prayed to lor victory. Iftor, from
whence Thursday, is seated on a bed with
twelve stars, over, head, holding a sceptre in the
li'.dii hand. FrigO, from whom we have Fri-
day, is represented with a drawn Bword in his
right hand, and a bow in his left. He was the
giver ol peace and plenty. Srab-r, from whom
is Saturday, 1ms the appearance of perfect
wretchedness ; he is thin viaaged, long haired,
with a long beard. Me carries a puil of water
in his right hand, wherein are fruits aud flow-
ers.

First Use of Paper Money in America. —
The first American colonists used pelting and
wampum substitutes for coin. In 1640, the
Council in New Netherlands petitioned to
raise the value of money in their colony, in or-
der to prevent its exportation. Afterward,
Governor Stuyvesant tried to introduce a spe-
cie currency, and to establish a mint at New
Amsterdam. New England already had her
mint. Massachusetts was the first of the col-
onies to use paper money. In 1690 it issued
bills to the amount of seven thousand pounds
to pay the soldiers engaged in the expedition
against the French in Canada. Twelve years
after, Carolina issued paper money to pay her
soldiers. Three or four years after, a paper
money Act was passed in the island of Barba-
does. A little after, iu 1703, Connecticut and
New York passed enactments creating bills
of credit. The low state of the currency at
this time in New Tork was thought to arise
lrom the fact that most of the foreign trade of
the country came through Boston and other
New England ports, drawing thither money
and produce. In 1695 the difference between
New York and sterling money was about one-
fifth ; in 17(H), about the quarter. The present
legal rate of interest in New York (seven per
cent) was established in 1738.

A Beautiful Illustration. — At one of the
anniversaries of a Sabbath School in London,
two little girls presented themselves to receive
the prizes, one of whom had recited one more
verse than the other, both having learned sev-
eral thousand verses of Scripture. The gen-
tleman who presided inquired, "And could you
not have learned one verse more, and thus
have kept up witli Martha?"

" Yes, sir," the blushing child replied ; " but
I love Martha, and kept back on purpose "

"And was there auy of all the verses you
have learned that taught you this lesson?"
again inquired the President.

" There was, sir," she answered, blushing
still more deeply : " In honor preferring one
another."

What is Saleratus? — Wood is burnt to
ashes, are laxivated, aud ley is the result. Ley
is evaporated hy boiling, black salts is the rea-
idum. The salt undergoes purification by fire,
and the potash of commerce is obtained. By
another process we change potash into pearl
ash. Now put these in sacks and place them
over a distillery wash tub, where the fermenta-
tion evolves carbonic acid gas, and the pear-lash
absorbs it and is rendered solid ; the product
being heavier, whiter and drier than the pearl-
ash. It is now saleratus. How much salts
of ley and carbonic acid gas one can bear and
remain healthy, is a question for a saleratus
eater. Some people say saleratus will net
harm the stomach. It is a let/.

Sleeping With the Head to the North, —
Herr Br Julius Von Fiechweiler, an eccentric
German physician, recently died, leaving in his
will what lie considered a secret for increasing
the years of our life. His own age was 109,
and he attributed it to the fact that he always
slept with his head to the north, and the rest
of his body, as nearly as possible, in a meridi-
anal position, By this means, he thought the
iron in his body became magnetized, and thus
increased the energy of the vital principle.

Life is like a field of blackberry and rasp-
berry bushes. Mean people squat down and
pick the fruit, no matter how they black their
fingers ; while genius, proud and unbending,
strides fiercely on, and gets nothing but scratch-
es, and holes torn in his garments.

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Saturday Morning, April 14, 1866.

Look Out for Illegal Advertising!

AH assessments of corporations levied on,
or subsequent to, March 26th, are governed by
the new law approved on that day. We notice
that some of our important mining companies
are advertising their assessments illegally in
the daily and weekly press of this State. As the
new law is more liberal in its provisions for
advertising than the Act of 1864, these com-
panies have yet time to retrace their steps and
begin anew and right. We speak of the mat-
ter for the benefit of all concerned. We have
prepared a set of correct blank forms for ad-
vertising assessments, which we furnish free on
application at our office, together with rules for
advertising and copies of the new law .

Judicious ^Resolutions.

Several of our most substantial and judi-
ciously managed mining corporations have
passed resolutions, since the approval of the
new assessment law, requiring all notice of
assessments and sales to be published in the
Mining and Scientific Press, the only thor-
ough (daily or weekly) mining journal on this
coast. Our efforts to concentrate all mining
advertisements in one paper, for the economical
convenience of shareholders and assessment
payers, are meeting with decided success.
Those who believe in supporting the mining
cause, should bear our paper in mind, and
bring up this subject at the next trustee or
shareholders' meeting.

San Francisco, April 7th, 1866.

Mining Laws of 1866.

It is our intention to issue, in cheap pam-
phlet form, previous to May 1st, a full and cor-
rect copy of all laws relating to mining adopted
by the California and Nevada State Legisla-
tures of 1866. Some of these Acts are of
vital importance to every citizen interested in
mining. — April 1st, 1866.

Aldm Mines. — The Clear Lake Times tells
of the discovery of an alum mine, or deposit of
alum, in that region. A correspondent writes
to the Times: "I have about one pound of
pure alum, beautilully crystalized, obtained
from the imperfect washing of six or seven
pounds of aluminous clay, which was taken
from the Kelsey Creek alum bank. The bank
is most favorably located for working."

TEE QUAETZ MIHES OP GKASS VALLEY-

The magnitude of the quartz mining interest
of California is just beginning to be approxi-
mately realized by capitalists abroad. The
unfortunate results of the early attempts at
that description of mining in this State, par-
ticularly those in Mariposa county, where the
advantages of ample capital, the highest sci-
entific acquirements and the most experienced
skill attainable was freely brought to (bear,
produced such a discouraging effect upon the
business, as for a time to quite deter any
further investment of foreign capital' in that
direction. Even our own capitalists could not
for a long time thereafter be induced to look
with any considerable degree of favor upon
quartz mining ; and, up to the Washoe dis-
covery, the fact that a San Francisco merchant
was known to be investing in quartz, was quite
sufficient to ruin his credit throughout the
entire mercantile community.

In the meantime, however, a few men of
means in Nevada and Amador counties, quietly
but perseveringly continued their operations,
with varied success and under most discour-
aging circumstances, until by the gradual de-
preciation of labor and materials, the cost of
raising and crushing rock was reduced to a
paying basis. About the time this period in
the history of the business had arrived, the
world was suddenly startled by the wonderful
silver discoveries on the Comstock lode in
Washoe.

The extraordinary yield of the surface ores
at the points first opened upon that lode,
produced a complete revolution among the
hitherto doubting, money-changers of San
Francisco. The consequence was a general
rush for the new mines — large fortunes for a
few, and utter ruin for the many. Several
years passed by and stocks which had gone up,
under the excitement, to thousands cf dollars
per foot, suddenly fell to as many hundreds;
while the great majority of them became ut-
terly valueless — not worth even the paper upon
which they were printed.

In the meantime, most of the old pioneer
quartz men of Grass Valley, continued on in
the quiet, even tenor of their way, working
cautiously and economically, aud going down
gradually with their inclines, so fast only as
the mines themselves would pay the way ;
carefully eschewing assessments, and avoiding
costly structures, for mill houses or superin-
tendents' dwellings, and employing no mana-
gers in either mill or mines, but men of
experience and skill. The result of such a
policy was that when the crash came upon
Washoe, the mines of Grass Valley shone forth
in their true colors, growing richer as the work
progressed in depth, and exhibiting to the
world a record of steady, onward progress, and
a development of permanence nowhere ex-
ceeded in the whole history of mining. All
this was accomplished, almost, without a dollar
of foreign capital ; that which has since gone
there has beeu attracted thither by actual
developments, and has been expended with
the view of permanent and productive invest-
ment.

In taking a general survey ol the field of
quartz operations throughout the State, the
mines appear to be grouped together at inter-
vals along a belt of country, extending about
400 miles in length and occupying the entire
western flauk of the Sierra Nevada mountains,
from their very summit quite down to the foot-
hills. These groups, so far as present explora-
tions have gone, are widely separated ; although
it is far from certa.n that even the intervening
country may not contain almost innumerable
groups of greater or less degree of value.

The most valuable and thoroughly prospected
of these groups is that at Grass Valley. The
altitude of those mines is about 2500 feet.
Their geological association is greenstone and
syenite, with a heavy belt of serpentine on the
north, separating it from the mines of Nevada,
still further north, and which are mostly loca-
ted in granite. So far as explorations have
been made, no other district in California, or
elsewhere, has ever been found to equal this
group in either the number or richness of its

mines. As a general thing these veins have a
northerly and southerly direction ; but the
rule is far from universal. In fact some of the
most valuable, as the Eureka, for instance, is
almost due east and west ; the Lucky, Cam-
bridge, North Star and others of equal
value, are nearly so. They are all isolated, and
not continuous. When accurately delineated
upon a map, a work which is now being done
with great care and at much expense, they pre-
sent every variety of direction, inclination, dip
and angle. One, in particular, and perhaps
the richest of the group, presents walls and
dip almost like the walls of a bowl from which
about one-third of its circumference has been
removed.

We are led to infer from these facts, and
contrary to the generally received opinion, that
the peculiarities mentioned are of no value
whatever in determining the paying qualities
of a lode. The formation of the lodes, and
the aggregation of the mineral is undoubtedly
due to the character of the country rock. How
they have been aggregated is a mere matter
of speculation. The most essential point is
to find a group so aggregated and well filled
with mineral. The explorations already made
are such as to set at rest all doubts as to their
permanence ; and to warrant the most liberal
outlay of capital in providing machinery to
follow them down to an indefinite depth. The
lowest point yet reached in Grass Valley is a
little over 300 feet ; but the Eureka mine, in
Amador county, has been followed down more
than 1000 feet in depth, at which point this, as
well as all the deep mines in Grass Valley,
is found to pay equally well as at any point
above, while the constant decrease in the cost
of working, by the diminution in the price of
labor and the improvement in machinery and
skill for saving the precious metal, more than
compensates for the increased cost of mining
at a greater depth.

One of the most noticeable and important
features in Grass Valley is the fact that not a
single failure has occurred to find pay ore
where any considerable depth has been attained;
and nearly every mine has paid its own way
from the start. The mines of Grass Valley
have been developed without any of the cum-
brous machinery necessary to incorporated com-
panies, with their salaried officers and monthly
or quarterly calls for assessments. There is
not another locality on the globe, in which so
much mining has been done, where the same
record can be shown. These simple facts are
sufficient to establish the pre-eminence of Grass
Valley over all other localities as a place for
the permanent investment of capital.

In saying thus much of that locality, we are
not aware that we are speaking disparagingly
of any other quartz mining section in Califor-
nia. If we are not mistaken, there is not a
quartz mine in the entire State, which has
been opened to the depth of the deepest mines
in Grass Valley— say three hundred feet —
which is not to-day a paying mine. These
facts — and we believe they are facts — ought
to open the minds of capitalists everywhere, to
the value of the gold mines of California as an
illimitable field for the permanent investment
of capital.

Hunter's Concentrator. — Mr. Hunter, of
this city, has recently spent several months in
Grass Valley, giving his machine for concen-
trating sulphurets, a thorough practical test.
The result of his experiments has been several
important modifications and improvements
over the. machine, as hitherto constructed, by
which its efficiency is said to be enhanced, while
its cost has been greatly decreased. He i3 now
constructing several of these machines which
are to be placed in the new mill of the Empire
Company, now in process of erection at Grass
Valiey. We may shortly give a full and illus-
trated description of this concentrator, with

the latest improvements and modifications.

*■ -»^ -«=» - - — »

The commercial importance of Cincinnati
may be figured from the value of some of the
leading reports of 1865, as follows : Iron,
155,405,936; cotton, -132,103,470; coal, $6-
584,062; petroleum, $1,120,350 ; salt, $1,184,-
736.

OIL WELLSJOJ BUEMAH,

It is quite well known that the European
market has been supplied with petroleum or
rock oil from Burmah for many centuries ; but
the impression has generally prevailed that the
supply has been derived from springs. Such,
however, is not the case. Oil wells, similar to
wells dng for water, have been used from time
immemorial for supplying the market with this
useful substance, which, however, until quite
recently, has generally been used in its crude
state. The Rev. Howard Malcom, who visited
the vicinity of some of the wells situated near
a village in the river Irrawaddy, and some 300
miles from its mouth, gives a very interesting
and probably the most reliable account of
them ever published. We give the following
extract from one of his letters, dated June
28th, 1836, some twenty years anterior to the
sinking of the first oil well in Pennsylvania :

The wells are two miles from the village.
The road to them is well beaten by bullock
carts, often crossing the bed of the torrent
(now dry) whence the village derives its name.
A more rugged and desolate region can scarcely
be imagined. The rocks are sandstone, pud-
dingstone and petrifactions ; the soil, sand and
blue clay. Small hills on every side rise ab-
ruptly, like waves in a chaffed sea, sterile and
unsightly.

The wells are very numerous, said to be \
more than 400, occupying a space of about
twelve square miles. They are from 200 to
300 feet deep, of small calibre, and sustained
by scantling. The temperature of the oil when
first raised to the top is 89°. Men do not go
down, but an eartlien pot is lowered in and
drawn up over a beam across the month, by
two men running off with the rope. The pot
is emptied into a little pool, where the water
with which it is largely mixed subsides, and
the oil is drawn off pure. It is exported in
earthen jars containing about thirty pounds.
The price now, including the pots, is about a
tical for 'ly„ viss, or about fifty cents for ten
pounds. A well yields about 400 or 500 viss,
per day, and is worked by three or four men.
Sometimes 700 are obtained. Each well gives
a daily average of 150 gallons. The gross an-
nual product is eighty million pounds.

This most uselul oil is very extensively used
for lamps and torches, and is exported to all
parts of Europe where it can be taken by water.
It is also used for preserving wood, mat parti-
tions, palm-leaf books, etc., from insects and
from the weather, aud is an admirable article
for these purposes. Even white ants will not
attack wood which has been brushed with it.
A boat's bottom kept properly in order with
it is about as safe as if coppered.

It would appear, from the above, that the
oil regions of Burmah are very similar in char-
acter to those of California. Flowing wells do
not appear to have been found there ; but a
great number of openings are made by sinking
wells into the oil strata, into which the oil per-
colates with the water, aud from which both
are drawn up and separated as above described.
Such wells resemble what are here called
"pumping wells." Present developments ap-
pear to indicate that a similar mode of opera-
tion will have to be adopted in California for
obtaining petroleum ; pumps will, however, be
employed here instead of the primitive mode of
raising the water employed in Burmah, and the
angur will be used instead of the shovel for
sinking the wells. The wells of Burmah have
been worked for centuries, and there is every
reason for believing that those of California
will be equally permanent. There can be no
doubt but that with our superior appliances
they can be made profitable. It is not neces-
sary that we should find flowing wells here to
make the business pay, albeit such develop-
ments would be most welcome to the oil-
seekers.

■ Bullion from Beese River. — We learn
from the Reveille that the amount of bullion
shipped by Wells, Fargo & Co., from Austin,
Reese River, during +,he month of March, was
was $33,980 in value, weighing 1.926 pounds.
The National Bank of Austin shipped during
the same time bullion to the amount of $35,-
113.

Rich Rock. — A single blast was let off a
few days since in the Enterprise claim, Excel-
sior district, which threw out seven tons of as
rich rock as is often seen in any part of the
country. So says the Virginia Enterprise.

Ihe pining and

Annual Report of the Commissioner of Patents.

The Annual Report of 1 1 > >j Commissioner of
Patents basjost been completed. From it is
inferred that during the last year the |
iiy of that office oaf unprecedented, and the
il to inch nu extent that
mi, re clerks and additional rooms are neces-
sary. The Bnbjoined statement of the receipts
and ezpenditnres of this office Cot the
1856, and the condition of the Potent Fund at
its close, will give an idea of the i:
is that has been transacted :

'.'irliiK
■ r 10.004

B,StS

1,081

78

61

Number "i |Mili at ■ In l , Ducora ■ 31 '

1S05 914

Of the patents granted, there were, to —

Ciilxus" Ibo Dotted st, i.'- ovj<

S ibjvol i ' ■ n 82

Kmptre 40

orotbor Foreign Govornmuuta 00

Statement of money received during the
year, namely :

0 pKtOlll ro.l I < $321,672 20

o i l,^' 27,210.64

Tol.il S3I8.701 .84

Statements of expenditures from the Patent
Fund :

For Salaries $100,032.64

Coatlogent uxponBOa 76,244.4a

rke 07,-lo3.:i7

v rawals 4io.ini

it in i h ii^ money pule by mistake 849.00

Judgek iu appeal cases 4un.00

Total expended. $^74,189.34

Statement of the Patent Fund —
Amooot to the credit or tin- Patent Fund Jun-

aary 1st, isoo (65,592.29

Amount nl receipts duriug ibe yoar 848,791.84

Tmnl $404,364.12

Leavlog t" theori'dtt of Uic Putenl Fund Jau-

uary 1st, I860, ihc sum nf 180,184.78

Surplus «i receipts ov«;r expenditures 74,592.50

The unprecedented activity of the mechauical
industry of the country, since the close of the
war, is strikingly manifested by a comparison
of the business of this office for the last with
that of the year previous :

During 1804, the number of 6,972 applica-
tions for patents were filed, against 10,664 for
1865; 1,063 caveats filed against 1,937— the
increase is most unprecedented.

Beautiful Things are suggestive of purity.
They have a delightlulness that wins ns, an
excellence which we can but admire and rev-
erence. Beautiful works of art or the beautiful
things of nature alike inspire this ennobling
feeling. All may thus be benefited. Those of
our young friends who are not blessed with
parents that are wealthy and able to adorn
their dwellings and grounds with woika of art,
may nevertheless Ireely indalge their modest
aspirations by cultivating flowers.

Keep a vase of flowers on your table. Noth-
ing is more beautiful, and few things will help
more to cultivate your taste for the elegant or
maintain your dignity among your friends aud
neighbors. A taste for such things should
early be cultivated. It will secure for you,
consideration among your associates, and in-
spire you with every ennobling principle.

Who ever saw a cottage ornamented with
flowers that was not the abode of thrift and
happiness? The children of such a household
will ever be noted for their kindness, intelli-
gence and gentleness. Trees and flowers are so
interwoven with our ideas of beauty and com-
fort, as to be almost inseperable from a pleas-
ant, happy home. A palace of a house, with
all its noble proportions, its rich adornments,
its spacious apartments and its costly furniture,
but without the surroundings of the flower-eu-
circled cottage, is comparatively cold and cheer-
less. Give us a little domestic Eden for our
ideal of home comfort. Let our young friends
strive to cultivate a similar taste in their
childhood, and in after life they will find it far
more productive of happiness than silver or
gold. _„„„,_.,

Vakney's Concbntratok.— The new con-
centrator recently invented by Mr. Varney,
and exhibited at his place on First street, in
this city, is attracting much attention from mill-
men. It will soon be put to a practical test
at one of the mills in Grass Valley. We shall
give an illustrated description of it as soon as
the necessary engraving can be prepared.

Scientific ^vrss.

233

Queries.

EonoBsUi.vi.ia and Scranna Paras:— I

notice in the editorial columns of lbs
for April the following statement : " Hold has
no affinity whatever for sulphur, and, therelore,
never chemically unites with it."

Will ihe author of this statement bo kind

enough to inform us what constitutes the bluck

precipitate which laobtained, as over; lyro in

iws, when bydrosulphnric acid is

added lo a solution ol terchlorid of Raid I

iald also be grateful lor a little iufor.
matioii Irjm the writer of an editorial in the
same paper, upon Emery and Emerylita. In
that am ens which are called •'true

Emerylite" are described as being nearly or
quite black, and as having " much the appear-

iho fracture of coarse grained ci
alter it baa been exposed t" the atmosphere
till it has lost its brightness," or as "pre

much the samo appearai as ;i mass of coarse

iron Mind, snch a- is usually found when ' pan-
ning out,' which has been heated sufficiently
-n- the gi tins without melting them."
It is also elated that the same mineral is neatly
heavy as common quartz rock, that it
will scratch glass, but will not mark quartz,
and that it ,■ iim-is of about 50 percent, of
alumina, ,'ir pel cent. "I silica aud 7 per cent,
of iron, the remainder being lime, water, aud
soda.

Mow liana states that Kinerylite is foliated
like mica, that it occurs either in coarse plates
or in masses consisting of aggregate 8p
that its color is white, that its hardness is 3.5 to
4.5, and its specific gravity 2.995; The hard-
en by Dana then for Emerylite, is not
sufficient to scratch glass, and the specific
gravity would make it only about one aud one-
seventh times us heavy as quartz. Moreover
in six oat of eight analyses of this mineral
given by Dana, no iron was detected, and of
the other two analyses, iu one there was bat u
trace of iron, and in the other considerably less
than 3 per cent., while the smallest proportion
of lime in any one of the eight analyses was
over 9 per cent.

.Since the two preceding descriptions differ,
then, in so marked a manner, both as to physi-
cal properties aud chemical composition, will
the writer of the article referred to, inform us
upon what grounds ho decided the mineral in
question to be Emerylite?

As the organ of the " Mining Bureau" is
suppused to be reliable in scientific matters. 1
should like to see the modus operandi by which
these descriptions are reconciled, or Dana
proved wrong, as the case may be.

Enquirer.

The Ring Suspended by a Burst Turead.
Dissolve a teaspoonfnl of saltin a wine-glassful
of water, and place in it some coarse sewing
cotton ; in about an hour take out the thread
and dry it. Tie a piece of this prepared cot-
ton to a small ring, about the size of a wedding
ring; hold it up, and set fire to the thread.
When it has burnt out the ring will not fall,
bat remain suspended ..to the astonishment of
all beholders. Philosophers account for this
effect by stating that the salt in the thread
forms, with the ashes of the cotton, a fine film
of glass, which is strong enough to support the
ring, or any other small weight.

Curious Experiment. — Procure a basin of
milk-warm water, throw into it half-a-dozen
pieces of camphor about the size of a pea ; they
will soon begin to move, and acquire a rotary
and progressive motion, which will continue
for a considerable time. If now, one drop of
oil of turpentine, or sweet oil, or even of gin
(if allowed on the premises), be let fall upon
the water, the pieces of camphor will dart
away, aud be deprived of their motion end vi-
vacity. Little pieces of cork, that have been
soaked in ether, act much in the same way as
camphor, when thrown upon water. Camphor,
being highly combustible, will burn if ignited
while float ng upon water, producing a singular
efli'Ct, reminding one of the lamps which the
Hindoo maidens cast upon the waters of the
Ganges as mystic messengers to their distant
lovers, or to their spirits after death.

iMTKKBSTUta PCIBOLBOH DlBCOVEBl IX West
Vieoimia. — We are permitted lo make the fol-
lowing interesting extract from a letter re-
ceived per last steamer by I'rof. Howlnndson
of this city, from Prof. Cbas. S. Richardson, of
New Vork. The locality referred to is near
Parkerabnrg, West Virginia :

■■ We have I a making some extraordinary

developments here tie' lust six months; we
have we!!- producing 200 barrels ol heavy lu-
bricating oil per da; i psr barrel [nr-

dinary petroleum i> wmlh al,out S10 per bar-
rel— ki>. Peiss] ; almost sveiy week some
strike is mad.-. There is. of course, much ex-
citement. We have one oil mine; it is a
beautiful lode, four and a half feet thick, with
a dip mostly vertical, and Idled in with solid
ohrystalized petroleum It yields, under dry
distillation. 165 gallons of oil to tin' ton. It is
not asphalte. nor bitumen ; bat, of course, has
It alous in struct-

ure j is insoluble ip acids oi altcaties. Boiling
nitric acid bus no effect upon it. Ii gives way
to chloroform, which is the only solvent for it
we know of at present. It is rich in perfume
and produces Dlefiant gas. i will send you a
report in a short lime (illustrated) thai will
give you an outline of the district where it oc-
curs."

Auction of Ladies. — It is well known that
an auction of unmarried ladies used Lo take
place annually in Babylon. In every district
they assembled on a certain day of every year
all the virgins of marriageable age. The most
beautiful was first put up, and the man who
bid the largest sum of money gained possession
of her. The second in personal appearance
followed, and the bidders gratified themselves
with handsome wives according to the depth
of their purses. But alas 1 it. seems that there
were in Babylon some ladies Tor whom no
money was likely to be offered ; yet these were
also disposed of, so provident were the Bal
louians. When nil the beautiful virgins were
sold, the crier ordered the most deformed to
stand up. and after be had openly demanded
who would marry her for a small sum, she was
at length adjudged to the man who would be
satisfied with the least; and in this way the
money arising from the sale of the handsome
served as a portion to those who were either
of disagreeable looks, or that had any imper-
fection. This custom prevailed about five
hundred years belore Christ.

The Statue of Lincoln, by Mezzara, which
is to be permanently placed in front of the
Lincoln School House, will be inaugurated
to-day next, the first anniversary of that
patriot's assassination.

Pahranaoat. — The Reveille says that Mr
C. H. Belknap, who has recently returned to
Austin from Paliranagat, brings highly favor-
able reports from those mines.

The oil production of the Atlantic States
is rapidly increasing, while the known oil fields
are increasing in still greater ratio.

An Egyptian harp found in Thebes, had strings
yet perfect enough to vibrate again, after a silence
of 3000 years.

"Safety Cages."

(PATENT GRANTED.)

MIIVIIVG- COMPANIES

WILL FIND IT TO THEIR INTEREST TO ADOPT
" Berrv, Hochliolzer A Denver's Sulet.v Cage " in tliclr
hoisting works. Ii requires very little more work lo mimu-
Picture tluin the onllmii-v style nf capes— any blacksmith
can make it. It lias been I'ICOVKD TO BE PKKFEOTLY
SAFE, Issclf-ncting ami very Unlit, and will, in the Item of
rone alone, pav for Itself in a short, tlmo.

The proprietors relet- tn the IVilhiwinc mining companies,
among others, that are now using this Safety Cage :— Would
A Curry, Savage, Ophir, Mexican, Empire, .Overman and
Jufltla,

For particulars and terms, apply to

nm;o ikh'Qebiojlzek,

Virginia City, Nevada,
levlltf Through Wells, Fargo & Co's Express.

Union Amalgamator.

Tills "Val\iaI>lo Invention.

TS FAST FIKpING ITS WAY INTO GENERAL USE, NOT
1 bv means 'if combination nf capital mid Influence, but
on the 4ir.!i.v:ih ul iis <,v.:. inoriK mid upon tin- principle-
Mint what Is known to be good will be appreciated. Practi-
cal men acknowledge the union p \N to be scientific, the
best, the cheapest, and luoal profitable. It nrrw stands first
on the llstof all pans In use for the purpose of

Working: Gold and .Silver Ore*.

It has b^en found that a low elas^ of ores, also filings
rrum Mills, Sulphurets, etc, that will not pay m work wiui
the common pariH, mm' he wt.vknfl with tliii and obtain
large profits The UNION PAN U man u fact U't'd in two
sizes, and cnpahlc of operating upon largu •inantiiies of
on1 in i In- iiki.si efficient ma'

moderate cost, by

; tested by regular mill 'process, at

STROXG «fc CO.,

Jan Francisco Foundry, corner Mlsdon and Fremont
wreets, where ordorswl '

ttm. ■jan.isa.

in m;v kimhall.

BARTLING & KIMBALL,
B O O It B I IV 15 E K, S ,

Paper Eulers and Blank Book Manufacturers.

&05 C'lny »tr,.ft. Isoulliwc.l cor. Saasulnc),
K',vlC3m SAN FRANCISCO.

WIH. H. KEITH & CO.,

Chemists and Apothecaries,

ruoraiKToKs ai»d * in uracil; ueks or

WM. II. KKITH A rO'S WINE OF PPPSINK, OR REN-
Del wine, a new and oRleaoloan remedy rorDyipoa.

■la, UaatnUiiiii.i'ic. WM. M . Kl-jl i ll a firs i;wvu'u':iN,
a new ami viiliinlib- emu,.,, nu,! ni r.iii i.iv.m <m mit ui> in
glass Jar*. WM. n KEITH a CO'S LEMON APBRTENT,
or Purgative Lciiiiimi.li', an iiKrci-nlite. cooling mid active
purgitilve, <.r miid laxative, ai required, wm u kkith

rrnMiV.Vr^.l B """" POWDER, DEVINB'8

u- .. I-',/;l;Nl',s. '"'" ihi- run louclll and coldfl.

Urn 1 Koltb A I',,', Fl..ri-mlh(< T.mlb Wash. Win. 11.

Keith a <,..s (.ranuiu Bflervetceot Oltrate of M«Kne«ia.

"in. II. lu-iib A t.u's llMMinm-v mij CAMur nil Hair In-
vlfforator,

WM. H. Kkith 4 Co. being In frequent communication
wlto Eastern and European narkou,aro continually re-
newing their atockol Pure Drug?, Rare Cbcmlcala, Fancy
Oooda,and roitet Article*, Pure bile, etc Tb.-v qJbc uKe
special attention to replenishing ship medicine chests

Also. )usi received ii larci- mid w.dl-M'li-ctril nivnko of
BERNSTEIN'S CELEIWUTED INSTKL'M KNT-i «',,n-.Mlr»«

in Miri i.i Amputating mid Obntetrlc sets, Pocket fa-i- etc

I hyMlclans and ..iIktn at a distance ordering a !■. from

un, can depend upon having their itrdt-rn ilih-d with the
same regard to quality and prick, an (hough obtained in
person, and WO Klve particular attention to packing mid
forwarding the same.

WM. H. K II III CO.,
Apothecaries' Hall, No. 62i Montgomery street,
15vl21y Between Clay and Commercial, San FmncUco.

1 Jll I.ISavedBy.Using

STANDARD SOAP COMPANY'S
WASHING FOWOER,

THIS POWDER IS SDPEItlfiR TO ALL OTHER PRE-
parntlons for caching and cleansing, it Is ninth- ol'puro
material, and contain* nothing that will Injure I lie 1) nest
fabric. Equally as good tor using In bard 'us soft water.
One pound will make three gallons of beautiful HOftfionp.
Put up In wrappers of l-lb each, and In wooden boxen of
lO'lhs bulk, Ask your grocer far a paeknge. mid tent lis
virtue. Manufactured at Z07 Commercial street.
San Francisco. 15vl2q

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^OH PRINTING,

AWARDED AT THE
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SAN FRANCISCO, 1805,

— AND AT THE—

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BOOK AND JOB PRINTERS,

PUBLISHERS OF THE

MIXING AND SCIENTIFIC I'RIXs,

— AND —

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The first FRKitiuw, ft diploma, whb awarded Messrs.
Dewey A Co., by the Mechanics' Institute, lor the best sam-
ples of NEwhPAPKK Printing.

The first premium was also awarded by the State Agri-
cultural Society lo Messrs. DDWOyACo., lor the best hpccl-
niensof Book Printing exhibited at the Slate Fair, htsld at
Sacramentu, September 1SG&.

Job Printing of all kin'ds correctly and quickly done, at
the office of the Youth's Coup.niow, 6US Clay street, corner
of Sanaomc, by

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234

Wkt pining »»& Mmtlik §xm,

A Fighting School Mabm. — Some trouble
and a law suit reirardiug ttie punishment of a
scholar occurred last week in the District of
Orange Center, in which right prevailed so tri-
umphantly that it deserves especial notice. The
teacher, Miss Emily Batchelder, of East Mont-
pelier, with the volunteer assistance of one
of the boys in School, punished a large and.
unruly scholar (who was endeavoring to make
a fuss in School and defy the the teacher,) so
severely that he begged for mercy, and his
father prosecuted the teacher. The doctor
called to examine the "abused" boy, stated that
he evidently was pretty well punished, but he
thought not quite what he had deserved. An
attempt was made to procure a jury, tut a man
could not be found who had not " formed an
opinion," which was '-that he wan't licked half
enough." Seeing what the inevitable result
of a trial must be, the prosecution finally with-
drew the suit, when a collection was taken up
which paid all the expenses to which Miss
Batchelder had been subjected, and presented
her, in behalf of the ladies of the disirict, with
a set of silver table spoons and butter knife,
indicating that the district was hearty and true
in the support of a teacher who had fearlessly
done her duty. — Montpelier ( Vt.) Freeman.

How to Have a Shakp Bazoe. — Take a strip
of thick harness leather, the size you want for
a strap, and fasten it at each end upon a piece
of wood ; then rub upon its surface a piece of
tin (any tin dish will do) until it is smooth.
Strop your razor upon this, and you will find it
worth all the patent strops that were ever in-
vented.— Portland American.

Trades and Manufactures.

Pacific Glass "Works

Are now prepared to execute orders for tile manufacture of

All Si.JmJs ol' buttles to Order.

Office, No. 021 Clay street, San Francisco. 3vll-3ni

JOHN BAJVIJEIL,

(SUCCESSUK TO O. GOlil)

MABBX.E WORKS,

No. iOS Tine st. bet. Montgomery and Kearny, San Francisco.

Mautels, Monument*, Tombs, Plumbers' Slabs,

Etc., On Uand and Manufactured to order,
a®- Goods shipped to aU parts of the State. Orders re-
spectfullj solicited. 6vs-sm

NATHANIEL GKA-Y,

General Furnishing Undertaker,

641 Sacramento St., corner of Webh, San Francisco.
ISarstow's Metallic ISurlul Caskets and Cases.

THEOBOiiSE KALX.EIS25EKG,

Maker of Models for Inventors.

MACHINES, MATHEMATICAL, OPTICAL AND PHIL-
USOEUaCAL liislniinoms, Scales, Weights, etc. Steel
Stamps, Dies ami file Esinltulg, Embossing Siauips. Repair-
ing ol machinery prompt!} attended to.

No. ilo Maritet street, Sau I'Yiiliclsco. n7-tt

Palmer's i'atent
ARTIFICIAL LEG,

MaBiwiUctureU in Philadelphia, Penll.

JAKViS JEWETT, AKEST.
■ 629 Washington Street, San Francisco, Ual. lOvS-lm

FIRE, HYDftAULIC Ik SUCTIOM HOSE,

_A.xk.IL X-.ea-t-b.er Belting.
M. M. COOK «& SSO-N",

SGI Battery Street, San Francisco,

Are now manufacturing as above, Fire, Hydraulic and
Suction Hose, and Luather Belting, ol any dimension and
in any yiiaiuuy which may Uu desired. Fire Hose and
Belling constantly oil Hand or manufactured to order. Also
Saddles and tlur?e Collars.

Thesubsoflbers would respectfully ask purchasers to call
and examine their stock— also testimonials o! the efficiency
of their work from such us have used their hose both lor lire
and mining purposes A diploma was awarded to us last
year, by the Mechanics' institute, of this city, and a silver
medal this vear. 12vll-Xy

Professional Cards.

Oui' Patent -cLseiicy-

The Patent Agency of the Mixing and Scientific Pre3S
has been signalized with remarkable success during the
past two years. The importance to the inventive genius of
this coast of a thorough and reliable agency for the solicita
tion of Letters Patent from the United States and foreign
Governments cannot be over-rated, and the Proprietors of the
Press, feeling the responsibility which restsupon them, and
the reward which must follow the faithful performance of
their trusts, will tuke care to afford inventors every advan-
tage to be secured to them through a competent and re-
sponsible agency upon this coast.

S^SJV FRANCISCO

COM) AGE MANUFACTORY.

constantly on hand,
A Lac-i' and Complete Assortment

MANILA CORDAGE,

FOR MINING PURPOSES

ALSO

WUALE LltfES BALE ROPE, ETC.,
Manufactured from Pure Manila Hemp.

Hoisting Kopes for Beep Shafts,

ALSO

X-iIxios Cor ISTen'y Uoa/iks.

ii^i.Mil'm'iiin-il to Order.
Office at TTT.UBS «Ss CO.'S,

Nos. 611 uado'13 Front street

S. O. JBTJGI£EiJE2 <& SON,

ARCHITECTS. ■

DESIGNS, MACHIX£ DEAWIXOS, AKS
BKAWIMGS OST WOOD.

V4= and 75 Montgomery- Bloclc

SAN FRANCISCO. 25vl0-3m

FKEMKICK MANSELL.

Mechanical & Architectural Draughtsman,

Mo. -122 California street, corner of Leidsdorff.

J^MIDES ML". TAYLOR,

Attorney and Counsellor at Law,

0OURTtCOMMISSIONER, appointed by the Fourth District

Court. COMMISSIONER 0> DEEDS for Nevada

and Massachusetts,

Court Block, Sun irraiscisco.

Entrances opposite City Hall, Merchant street, and 636
Hvlltf Olay street.

DR. H. AUSTIN,

DENTIST,

No. G34r "Wasliiiig'ton. Street,
Between Montgomery and Kearny Streets

[OVER SAN FRANCISCO BATUS]

SAN FRANCISCO. 20vlu-(iy

AXJGi-"U©T KUNAST,

Stock Broker,

Member of the
San Francisco Stock and Exchange Board,

Buys and Sells Stocks, Bonds, Etc.

Office, No. 5W Washington Street, San Francisco.

2vl0

O. S\ BEETKEN,

Mining Engineer and Metallurgist,

San En-aneleco.

WILLIAM IP. 3T3LAB:L,

M3F41NC EKGiNEER,

Will make Surveys and Examinations of Mines, or give
advice regarding their working, the erection of Ma-
chinery, etc.
Office at Union Iron Works, comer of First and Mission

sts., or LockBox.2,077 Post Olhcc, Sun Francisco.
Ilv22qy

"W. O. ANDREWS,

NOTARY PUBLIC

lOvSqy

AND COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS,
626 Montgomery Street.

GEOEGE 111. BAKEK.

Lithographer & Engraver,

No. 5£3 Montgomery St., San Francisco.

MINING STOCK CERTIFICATES LITHOGRAPHED

IN MOST ARTISTIC STYLE. CALL AND

EXAMINE SPECIMENS.

10v8-tf

SHERMAN DAY,
SXixLinLg? Eugineer,

No. &? Montgomery Bloelc, S«n Francisco,

Will examine, survey and l'eport upon mines, and cons
and advise concerning investments in mining property, or
the machinery management and expenditures of mines.
22q*

Metallurgy.

METALLURG-ICAL WORKS,

■ AND

^Practical IVTining" (School,
Bryant Street, Between Third, and Fourth,

SAN FRANCISCO.

THE Proprietors are at all limes prepared to work or test
Ores sent to this establishment— either in large or small

quantities— by such process as may he found best adapted to
their chemical character, alter a citcIuI analysis has been
made. Test lots of Ore adapted to the smelting process at-
tended to. Sulpburet, pyritous, and the (so-called) " rebel-
lous ores," are having especial attention paid to their suc-
cessful treatment. Assaying in the humid and dry way.
Also, refining by cupellation, done at moderate rates.

PKACTICAL MINING SCHOOL.
The proprietors— encouraged by numerous applications
from gentlemen desirous of pursuing the study of practical
metallurgy— have conclude! to admit parties on reasonable
terms. Having in their Mill all the necessary appli-
ances for crushing, roasting, amalgamating, smelting, re-
iining and assaying, as alio a well extended Laboratory for
the analysis of Ores and Minerals, a good opportunity is
here offered to acquire a sound practical knowledge of the
business.

S. P. Kimball, J. R- Mdrpht.

lOvlu

SODIUM AMALGAM!

Widi lustractEons for Sts Use.

THE ABOVE

FOIE SALE 1ST AST QTTANTITY THAT

MAT TSE IEEQUIKED,

— BY—

H. P. WAKELEE, Importer,

2vl2 lm Corner Montgomery and Bush streets.

O. RUSTEL,

Metallurgist and Mining Engineer,

Stevenson House, comer Montgomery and California sts.
Ores A.xi£ilyz.ed,

Advice given, and PlansFuriiishurt-for working of different

BOAX.T <fc STETEFELDT,

Metallurgists and Mining Engineers

AUSTIN", NKTABA.

Western Branch of ADELBERQ & RAYMOND, No. 90
Broadway, New York. llvll

Copper, I^eaxl, OS-oldl, i^il-veir,
Nickel and. Cobalt Ore.

The above Ores are cither purchased or liberal advances
made upon consignments, at the lowest British rates ol in-
terest. For pnrticulars apply to

THOMAS FHaiCIG,

Agent Tor Townshcnd Wood .'.' Co., Swansea,

MAKTIW &; CO.,

Office, Stevenson Bffouise,
Corner California and Montgomery streets (up stairs).

WILL CONTRACT FOR THK

PURCHASE OF COPPER ORES.

Assayng eight per cent, and upwards of Copper to the

We will make advances upon Ores of Copper.

San Francisco, Post Office Box 1259, 22

REMOYAIj.

MONS. A~ COULOjNT,

HO Kearny Street.

Drawing Classes in tin- Evening will take place as usual.

DRAWINGS FOR PATENTS accurately and neatly done.

20vll-lm

Manufactory at the Pntre

HvlO

Volume Twelfth. — The Mining and Scientific Pkkss,
with its last issue, commenced its twelfth volume. Siuce
Dewey & Co. have '• held the ribbons " its gait has been
rapifl toward a perfect journal. lis appearance evidences
its prosperity, but doubtless, like some of Ihe rest of us,
it can stand racroasedoncouragoment. Lot such b& given,
and, our word lor it, volume thirieeu will acknowledge
receipt.— .[Golden Era.

By Mail.— The Mining and Scientific Press will be sent
by in il to any part Of the civilized world. In case of re-
moval, subscribers have only to inform us of the post-
office address of their old and new location, aud the paper
will he sent accordingly.

Tt.s correspondents are men of science and learning, and
hail irom all pans of the coast. It is published at San
I'Yahii.-co. at $5 per annum, or £3 for six months. Address
Pewpy & Co.. publishers of Mining Pkkss, Sau Francisco,
ptfyo County News.

W, S. KEYES, A. ML,

(GRADUATE OF SCHOOL OF MINES, FREIBURG.)

Oulce, northwest corner Montgomery and Sacramento

Streets.

Room No. 19, over Parrott & Go's Bank.

Assays— Analysis of Ores, 31 literal Waters,

etc., etc. Mines examined and reported upon.

Office Hours, from 9 to 12 M. -'Svl2tf

SODIUM,

DPotassinwi, Ma^nesixiiiix,

And a fresh supply of

PURE CHEMICALS.

Just received and for sale by

JOHN TAYLOR «fe CO.,

4vl2-lm M2 Washington street

"WILLIAM PENROSE,

Agent for Messrs. Vivian «fe Son and liillwyn <fc

Co., Smelter* nt Swansea,

Is prepared to buy in any quantity

COPPER, SILVER, GOLD, LEAD

AND OTHER VALUABLE ORES;

AIno X.ead ~',Uir-. Coulalnlug; Ould ;ind Silver,

iSP* Full value paid on delivery in this City.-ffiir

Address Lock Box No. 992, P. 0., San Francisco. 25vl0

MADE

ADVANCES

ON

Copper Ore,

BY ALSOP & CO.,

2-3m California Street, Sun Fi'uuelseo.

Our Circulation.— The Mintng and Scientific Tress
htisa large and permanent subscription list, and enjoys a
more universal circulation amoiij: sroeklioldcrs and per-
sons directly interested in mining than any other paper on
this coast

W. A. Goodyear. T. A. Blase.

GOOD YEAH & BLAKE,

Civil and Mining Engineers

— AND—

]MCetalliu*slsts.

Among others, refer by permission to—

Prof. Silliman New Haven Ct.

Da. John ToaRsr, U. S. Assaycr, New York City.

W. C. Ralston, D. 0. Mills, Bank of California;.

Barron & Co., San Pranclsc.
Address, P. O. Box 2,092, San Francisco, Cnl. 9vl2qr

jVHSA_-5T BALANCES,

LADD & OERTLING'S,
For aale low, by

ISAAC S. JOSEPHI <tc CO.,

14vl2-lm 641 Washington Street

Mines .Sold in New York.

THE SUBSCRIBER HATING EXCELLENT FACILITIES1
for disposing of Gold, Silver and Copper Mines of the
Pacific const in New York and Boston, will be pleased to'
confer with those having mines for *ale. No elm ryes unless
sales are made
Refers to R. G. Snenth, G. W. Giblis, Thos. Hill.
4vl3 J. WILLIAMS, 413 Last street

By Authority of the State of California,

Having fully Compiled with the I<aw by a Jt<;-

poslt of $525,000 Bonds of the State of

California and the United States.

BIGELOW & BROTHER,

General Insurance Agents.

Fire, Marine, and Life Insurance.

CAPITAIi REPRESENTED 815,000,00 0.

California Deposit, $525,000.

OFFICES— "S. W. corner of Montgomery and
Sacramento streets.

COMPANIES REPRESENTED

HOME INSURANCE CO. OF N. Y., Assets $3,700,000

HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE CO., Assets 1,500,000

PHEHIX INSURANCE CO., N. Y., Assets 1,000,000

ARCTIC INSURANCE CO., N. Y., Assets 700 000

WASHINGTON INSURANCE CO., N. Y., AssBts... 700,000

NEW YORK ACCIDENTAL INS. GO., Assets 260,000

CONNECTICUT MUTUAL LIFE INS. CO., Assets.. 8,100,000

POLICIES Issued on Freights, Cargoes and Treasure from
and lo all parts of the World.

FIRE INSURANCE POLICIES Issued on all kinds of In-
surable Property in Country or City.

ACCIDENTAL POLICIES issued on the most favorable
terms, insuring the payment of stated sums in the event of
death, or a llxed Weekly Compensation for Total Disability
for the term of twentv-six weeks lor any one accident.
These Policies cover all kinds ot Accidents, and arc issued
for single trips or for the year.

liosses Payable In Gold Coin of the United

States.

We represent Companies

That Have Stood the Teat of Tears,
And offer as favorable terms as any on the Pacific Coast

BIGELOW Jfc BROTHER,
20vlltf General Agents.

CAUTION.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN :— THE PUBLIC ARE
hereby notified that a patent was allowed, December
27th, ISbM, nod issued June 27th, ISM, to PnoFBSSOB Heniiy
Wortz, for the use of sodium and amalgams thereof with
quicksilver, in the extraction of precious metals from
their ores. All nersonsusnm said amalgams, or |Brc-hasIng
or selling sodium or said amalgams tor use in" he treat-
ment of gold or silver ores, arc hereby cautioned that they
will be prosecuted to the full extent ol the law.

The patents of Professor Wort/, liuve been assigned to the
Wurtz Amalgamation Company of New Yorkcitv. It is the
intention oi the said company soon to appoint agents ?'or
California and the other mining Stales andlTerritorles. In
the meantime, applications for licenses lo use sodium and
its amalgams mav be addressed to the company, at their
office, No. 57 Broadway, New York.

C. ELTON RXTCK, Secretary.

March 9th, 1866. Mvl2-6t

Engraved to Okdkr —Persons who tiesire to illustrate
their individual establishments or business, should give
US their orders for Engraving and Printing, and wo wlfi
guarantee good work and reasonable prices.

UEWF.Y & CO.,
Patcut Agents, Publishers and Job Printers, 505 Clay st

Monet by Mail. — Subscribers and advertisers remitting
us money in less sums than S50, can do so by mail at our
risk, if they will register their letters; we will lake no
risk on unregistered letters, or letters by express. Re-
mittances by express must be prepaid

SoiiSCRTBERS who do not receive the Mining and
SciEOTinc Pkess in due time, are requested to inform the

publishers.

liht !*UtM«fl and fricntiffc § tm.

235

IittKVIl ASK IIlTTKR.— ITllII, II) lliJ

of II ■ ■'■■'■ j»i . sfl na the following bit i

.ji.tn : I batter are the poly articled

i of which we never tire from
childhood to old age. A poand of fine flour
or in Man meal contains three times aa much
mud at butchers' roddt beer, ;ui'l
it the whole pro Inct of'the ?ruia, bran and all.
i ide iRi" bread, ri;- cent, more

Ddtriment would be added. Cn fortunately the
bran, the P irt, ifl thrown away ; the

.' which (pvea eonndnesa to t lie teeth
ami strength t«> the brain. Five hundred
pounds of flour gives the body thirty pounds
ol tli ■ boi lenient, white the same quantity
gives more than one hundred and
twrenty-liw pounds. This bone is time, thfi
phosphate ofti me, the indispensable element
U to the whole hum in body, from the
uiint of the natural supply of which multitudes
. ' into a general decline, But
. ing [th tsphorus in the shape ol p
or in syrups, to cure these declines, has little
or no effect. The articles emit lined in these
phosphates musl pass through Nature's labora-
tory, in alembics specially prepared hy A.I-
n»ii:hty power, in order to impart their peculiai
human frame ; in plainei phrase,
. irtctst, safest, and must infallible method
ofgiviog strength to the body, bone and brain,
ting disease, building up the con-
iti !i. id to eat and digest more bread made
3ul of the whole graln.Vhethermadeof wheat
Com, rye, or oats.

A ooBRBSPONDRNT writes that a 'learned

• :-,' who was asked to give a lecture to

il ition, weut and delivered his eloquence

institution, and only when it was over,

found that his best language and longest words

had been expended in vain, as he was in the

ice of a deal and dumb college.

^V lUisincs.s t'ompliment.

I'm\u.rMA,Oct. 4,1805.

N -Gontlorac-o : Ybor note inform'

h ty pal hi for Crushing ,""' B time Machine la

■ . i- ■ ii.- fa ..i imikI. House accent my ihunkfl for

tli" prompt uu'i busiucsa like manner with whicn the wise

ow been conducted, and Inclosed Bnd twenty dollars lor

Government rets Respectfully, etc.

JACOB PK1CE.

RUGGLES' PRINTING PRESS
.For SjiIc ox* Exchange.

TV- froprioiors of the Mixing asd Sctkntiftc Press have
on bond i Hi. i M ■ Ham Rnggles Engine Job Press, in con
dition good &- Ufl'w, win i'h will be Bold cheap, or exchanged
mr a guod Hund-I'resa of medium or large size.

DEWEY «te CO., Job Printer*,

OQicc, 505 Clay street.

Machinists and Foundries.

JOHN LOCHHEAD'S

8TEA.M ENGINE WORKS,
Heale Street, near Mission Street,

SAN FRANCISCO.

Steam Engines of every description built to order— Marin
Stationary, or Locomotive.

Holntluc: and Pumping Engines,

Portable Engines of all Sizes: Donkey Pumps, Etc
25v9u JOHN LOjClTHEAD, Practical Engineer

UWIQW IRON WOHKS,

Ssieraineiito.

"WILLIAMS, HEILBROJST & CO.,

MANUFACTURERS OF

8TE1M ENGINES, BOILERS,

Ami all kinds of S3 ining Machinery.

Also, Hnv and Wine Presses made and repaired

with neatness, durability and dispatch.

Ilnnhar'M Patent Self- Adjust Ing Steam PlHton

PACKING, fornowandoldOylkiderd, manufactured

to order.

Front Street, between N and O streets,

Mvll Sacramento City

NEPTUNE IRON WORKS,

Corner of Mission and. Fremont Streets,
SAN FRANCISCO.

MARINE,

Liocomotive,

And all kinds of
HIGH PRESSURE

Steam Boilers

MADE.
All Boilers guaranteed and.
tested by U. S. Boiler In-
enactor before sent out of
the Shop, at Shop expense.

AHklnds of Shcetlron and

Water Pipe, Coal Oil

Stills, Wrought Iron

Worms, etc., etc.

Manufactured to Order.

Old Boilers Repaired

D. t'AMEKON.

Ovfi-ij

PORTLAND BOILER WORKS.

MOYNII-IaN & AITKEN,
Boiler Malcei'3 and Sheet Iron "Workers,

N. B.—AU kinds of Boiler and Sheet Iron Work executed
at the snowiest notice, and on the most reasonable terms.

Mission street, bflfcwaeO lieale and Fremont streets; San
Franc taco. 10-vl2

.,-■

I

pacific m

,:,--':"

THE PACIFIC IRON WOEKS,

First «fc Fremont ©ts., between Mission <fc Howard, Saix Francisco.

The proprietors of the above Works Invite the attention of ail parties interested to their greatly Improved and unc-
qunled facilities for manufacturing Steiun Engines and Boilers, both Murine and Stationary, of any required size and
pattern, Quart/. Mills, Amalgamating, Pumping and Moisting Machinery of the most approved construction. Flour, Saw,
and Sugar Mills. Water Wheels, 4c., *0. Our pattern list is most complete and extensive, embracing the late Improve-
mi'iits in all classes of machinery adapted to use on this coast. We would call especial attention to the I'aet that we have
secured the exclusive right of manufacture for the Pacific Coast or the celebrated Greene Engine, conceded to bo the
most economical and perfect working Engine now In use. We arc also exclusive manufacturers of the celebrated

Bryan Kattery, Varni'j'n Anmliramatori aud Separator*, Ry ergon's Superheated Steam Amal-
gamator* and Kotary Crusher*, Stoue Breaker*, «fcc. Orders reipectlully Solicited.

GODDAUD «fc COMPANY. ,

A.. JROMA.N & COMPANY,

BOOKSELLERS, IMPORTERS AND PUBLISHERS,

41? imd 3 1 M- M <u- 1 '■n'in't'.v Street* San Fi'anclKco,

Offer for sule a larno and well-selected stock of Works on the Mcchaulcal Aij«,

Mining, Assaying, Metallurgy, Engineering, Architecture and Carpentry,
Chemistry, Drawing, Agriculture, Geology, Mineralogy, etc.

A. BOX1X dfc CO., PUBLISH

NEVADA AMD CALIFORNIA PROCESSES,

Of Silver and Gold Extraction, by GUIDIO KUSTEL, 8vo., price, $S„ the best Book published for Miners, Prospectors

and Millineu. *

B3y~ All new work* received as soon as published, -JEff
FOR ©A.LE AT THE LOWEST I» R, X C IE a$ ,

9vl2-lm ORDERS BY MAIL PROMPTLY AND CAREFULLY ATTENDED TO.

Viilcan Iron Works Company

[ESTABLISHED 1850.]
First, fllatoma, and Fremont Streets.

IKON :iTOTJIVX>:iE££S5s

Steam Engine and Locomotive

X3TJXjL-X>TCjK©,
Boiler Makers, and Workers in Sheet Iran, Brass and Copper.

These Works have lately been increased by the addition o
new .shops mi Fiemont Street, doubling the capacity of the
original establishment. Their facilities for lurnint; oat ran-
chinery promptly and elViciuntly, are now unequaled in thc-
State. Their Boiler Works have also been enlarged corres-
pondingly.

The Company are prepared to execute orders for all
classes of Machinery and Boiler Work, such as
Mining, Steitnishlp, aud Steamboat Machinery,
Railroad Machinery, Flouring Mills,

Locomotives, Quartz Mills,

Car Trucks, Sugar Mills,

Car Wheels, Baw Mills,

Housings and Irons; and
Manufacturing Machinery of Every Kind.

Solo Maniit'iaetru.x'ers of

HEPBURN & PETERSON'S REDUCING PAN AND AMAL-
GAMATOK

BEATH'S AMALGAMATOR;

HESSE &, MOORE'S IMPROVED HOWELL QUARTZ

CRUSHER;
BAUX & GUIOD'S AMALGAMATOR AND SEPARATOR;
FAL'CtiEltV'SOUARTX UK I M 'ER AND WATER WHEEL-
JONVAL'S IMPitoVEU WATER WHEEL,:
LEPPEL'S AMERICAN DOUBLE TURBINE WATER

WHEELS.
STEVEN'S PISTON PACKING RINGS.

They have also a large assortment ■>!" Patterns for Purnp-
inir and Hoisting Machinery, Gearing, Pulllea, Water Mill
Irons, Hydraulic and Screw Presses, Remits, Furnaces,
Grate Bars, House Fronts, Ornamental Fence Posts and
Paling, Stove Ranges, etc., etc.

Quarts Stampcm, Shoes and Diet, of the nest
Hard Iron. Quartz Screens of I&u&nla

Iron 1'unehed to Order. 27

GEORGE T. PRACT,

MACHINE WORK®,,

Nos. 109 and 111 Fremont street, near corner of Mission,

OPPOSITE MECHANICS' MILL,

SAN FRANCISCO.

STEAM E\GIXE, FbOUK AX1> SAW Mil ^

And Quartz Machinery, Frintinc Presses,

AND

MACHINERY OF EVERY DESCRIPTION MADE AND
REPAIRED.
jUay-Spocial attention paid to Kepniiiiig.«£& ny-3

H. J. BOOTH.

GEO. W. PRESCOTT.

(JJSTI0]Sr IRON FORKS!

Corner First and Mission streets,

SAX FRANCISCO.

ESTABmSI-IEI) IIST 1849.

HAVING INCREASED OUR FACILITIES IN EVERY
Department, We arc now prepared at the shortest
notice and at the iimsl reasonable- rnk.s, to I'urnLsli all kinds
and description ol Machinery, including stf;mi Engines.
Quartz Mills. Minintr Pumps uJ' all kiinin, Mdistim,' Gear, Gas
Work, Lutindry .Ma«'hlner.v, ArcliiU:ctiirnl and Ornamental
Castings, Sutrisr .Mills, Saw and Flour Mills. Water Wheels ol
allkluaf. Hydraulic. Hay, Rat', Screw and Drop Presses,
Coining Machinery, Pile Drivers, Bark and Malt Mills, and
all kinds of Castings,

Engines.

Marine Engines, Oscillating and Beam ; Stern and Side
Wheel Boars, Locomotives, Stationary Engines, Horizontal,
Upright, Oscillating and Renin, from six to fifty Inches
diameter. Also, Scott :m r I Erkari's Adiusinlilc Cut-off Regu-
lator—best In use ; Vf. it. Eckart's BalftncE Valve for Sta-
tionary Ei.gnics; Woodward's Patent Sleaui Pump and Firo
Engine.

Boilers.

IiOcomotive, Pine, Tubular, Upright, Cylinder and Cornish,
and every variety of Boiler Work. All sizes of tubes and
pipes for pumps.

Amalgamating Machinery.

Wheeler & Randall's improved Traetorv Curve Pan,
Zeuas Wheeler's improved Hat bottom pan.' Beldin's pan,
Veatch's tubs, Prater's concentrators, WulUec'spans, Beers'
pan, German Bai ivlt-, Arastra Gearing, Chile Mills. Set
tiers of all descriptions, RetortH of all sizes and shapes, for
Silver and Gold. Portable .stamp -Mills, Straight Batter-
ies, for wood or iron frames, Dry Crushing Batteries, or
machines with the latest Improvements, every variety of
Stamps, Mortars, Cams. Pans and Tubs.

BLAKE'S PATENT QUARTZ CRUSHERS, of all sizes.

Oil Boring Tools and Machinery,

Of the latest and most approved construction, made from
drawings lately made by ti-,,i Blake m the oij wells In
Pennsylvania.

We have Hie facilities I'm- W..H* in- ltH ;uel silver quartz
and other ores, to test their value, by the htimlred weigh!

Russia iron Screens, of all degrees of niicfness and of all
qualities of iron.

All work done in the best munner at the lowest cash
prices.

aivio ii. j. tsnoTn tt, co.

LKWiS CUFFKY. ' J. 3 . RISDOJ^

Ii^ClVIS COFFEV vt K&XSBON,

Steam Boiler & Sheet Iron Works.

1THE only exclusively Boiler Making establishment on the
. Paciilc Coast owned and conducted Iiy Practical Boiler
Makers. All orders lor New Work and the repairing of Old
Work, executed na ordered, and warranted as to quality.

Old Stand, eorwot1 of Bush ami Market streets, opposite
Oriental Hutel, Sflh Francisco.

PALMER, KNOX &c CO.,

Golden State Iron Works,

No*. 10, 21, *3 and S5 Flr»t Street,
SAN FRANCISCO.

MAKOTJCTCKK ALL KIM'S OT

MACHINERY,

NTIIAM EKGIXE8 AXD QtTARTZ MILLS

DINBAR'8 IMrROVBD

^*ir--Vtlju^i inu I»leton Packing,

Rcqulrca no springs or screws; is always uteam tight;
without excemlve friction, uud never

gets slack or leuky.

WHEELER A. RANDALL'S

Ni:\V (iltlMIIIK AND AMALGAMATOR

HEPBURN & PETERSON'S

AMALGAMATOR AMI SEPARATOR.

Tyler's Irai>roved Water "Wlieel,

Giving the greatest pnwer, at lower cost, than any

Wheel In use. There are over 1,500 running,

giving universal satisfaction.

KNOX'S AMALGAMATORS,

WITH PALMER'S PATENT STEAM CHEST,

Superior lor working cither Gold or Silver Ores.

Genuine White Iron Stump Shoes und l>le«

Having been engaged for the past eight years In quartz
million, and being conversant with all the Improvements,
either In Mining or -Milling, we are prepared to furnish, at
the shortest notice, the most perfect machinery for reduc-
ing oreB, or saving either gold or silver. lUvUluy-ti'

FULTON

Foundry and Iron Works.

HINCKLEY & CO,,

UANUFACTORERS OF

stea.:m: engines,

Quartz, Elovur and. ©aw Mills,

Moore's Grinder and Ana leant ntor, Mining
Pumps, Amalgamators, und all kluds of

Machinery,

Nos. 46, 47 and 49 First street, between Market and Mis-
sion street, San Francisco. 3-qy

Miners' Foundry

MACHINE WORKS,

First St., between Howard and Folsom Streets,

SAN FRANCISCO.

EVERT description of Iron and Brass Machinery, the
BEST and MOST ECONOMICAL, manufactured in the
State of California, will he furnished with dispatch at the
MINERS' FOUNDRY AND MACHINE WORKS, such as

Steam Engines and Boilers, Flour, Saw and Quartz Mills,

Machinery, Mining Pumps, Amalgamators,

Retorts, Etc., Etc.

Particular attention will be given to the manufacture of
Machinery in Sections designed for places of dilncult ac-
cess. Various models of Quartz Crushers. Amalgamators
and Water Wheels— some In operation and on exhibition.

V" Parties desiring to test their ores practically, In small
nantitles, will be afforded ample facilities. rtJSB of cost.

All partiesdesiring accurate and highly llnlslied drawings
and superior Machinery, at most reasonable rates, are cor-
dially invited to call before contracting elsewhere.

HOWLAND, ANGEL A KING.

JAMES MACKE3ST,

COPPERSMITH,

No. 326 Fremont st., bet. Howard «Ss Folsont.

All kinds of COPPER WORK done to order in the best
manner. Particular attention paid to Steambout, Sugar
House and Distillery work.

SAN FRANCISCO

Foundry and Machine Works,

N. JG. Cor, Fremont and Mission streets,

Manufacturers of

Marine and Stationery Engines

Quartz Machinery, Snw, Flour and Sugar Mills, Mining

Pumps, Hoisting dear, Agricultural Implements, etc.

— ALSO—

Wine, Cider, Cotton and Tobacco Presses

of i he Intcsl Improved Patterns.
Brodie's Improved 1'alent WINI* BLAST SEPARATOR,
for Dry Crushing; Salmon's Patent Amalgamator und
Separator; Wheeler A Randall's New Grinder and
Separator: -Banx .V. (iuiod's Amalgamator and
Separator; W. W. Tupi.or's patent J-ecttonul
Grate Bar; Coal Oil Well.Bor.mG Ma-
chinery complete, on hand.

STEAM EEKJIME3 AND BOILERS,

Of all sizes, constantly on band; Quartz Mill Shoes and
Dies warranted to be made of the best white iron.
Dunbar's Improved ScIfVAdfuxtfnar FSutdn-
Paeking;, requires no>j"ingsor screws; is i. I ways steam-
tight; without excessive friction, and never gets slack or
leaky.
MACH11VEKT, OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS,

6vll-ly

DETOX, DIft'SMOlti: *fc CO.

236

Mkt pitting awfl Mmilik %wt.

New Mining Advertisements.

Continued Mining Advertisement* tcill be found on another -pane.

Harker Gold and Silver Mining Company,

Lander County, Nevada.

Notice. — There are delinquent upon the following de.
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied ou tbo 14th
day of March, 1866, the several amounts set opposite the
names of the respective shareholders, as follows:

Names.
B Agyras
G M BlaUo
F A Bee
A Block

Mrs S R Cngwin
Geo Clifford
James Camp
J A Drillkbouse
J A Driukuouse
C J Dryer
C J Dryer
W G Doane
L Dinklespiel
D B Krancis
A B Gayle
A B Gavle
A B Gayle
W8C Marker
\V B C Harker
WBC Harker
M H irlcer
S H.ias
S Haas
S Haas
S Hias
A W Hawkelt
John C Hall
N B Jicobs
A D Meacham
F W Myrick
G A Pitney
G A Pitney
G A Pitney
G A Pitney
G A Pitney
G A Pitney
G A Pitney
G A Pitney
G A Pitney
G A Pitney
G A Pitney
Johanna Koseubaum
"W T Reynolds
W T Reynolds
W T Reynolds
E F Stone
C M I'bureman
J W Work
L W idbams
Geo Work
W G Wendell
Mirk Wiggins
H Woodleaf

No. Certificates. No. Shares

94

66

128

117

66

63

124

100

148

98

139

121

141

60

105

107

129

27

28

17

92

95

126

127

134

110

120

68

91

123

43
44
45
47
48
122
59
85

67

116
118

Shares.

Amount.

5

S 2 60

10

6 00

5

2 50

10

6 00

10

5 00

10

5 00

10

5 00

5

2 50

76

88 00

1

60

4

2 00

5

2 50

10

5 00

10

5 00

35

17 50

3

1 50

20

10 00

20

10 00

20

10 00

10

6 00

6

2 o0

15

7 50

SO

15 00

15

7 50

5

2 50

5

2 50

10

6 00

5

2 1.0

5

2 50

10

5 00

20

10 00

20

10 CO

20

10 00

20

10 00

20

10 00

20

10 00

20

10 00

20

10 00

10

5 00

10

5 00

15

7 50

10

5 00

20

10 00

10

5 00

10

5 00

10

5 00

9

4 50

10

5 00

5

2 50

10

5 00

5

2 50

20

10 00

10

5 00

And in accordance with law and an order of the Board
of Trustees, made on the 14th day of March, 1866, so
many shares of each parcel of said stock as may be neces-
sary, will be sold at public auction, at the office of the
Company, on the 1st day or May, 1860, at the hour of 2
o'clock P. M. of said day, to pay said delinquent assessment
thereon, together with costs of advertising and expenses
of Bate.

N. C. FASSETT, Secretary,

Office, 402 Front street, San Francisco, Cal. ap!4

Jefferson Gold and Silver Mining Compa-
ny, Lander County, Nevada.

Notice.— There are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied ou the 14ih
day of March, 1866, the several amounts set opposite
the names of the respective shareholders, as follows:

necessary will be sold at public auction, at the office of
the Company, on the 30th day of April, 1866, at the hour of
2 o'clock P. M. of said day, to pay said delinquent assess-
ment thereon, together with costs of advertising and ex-
penses of sale.

N. C. FASSETT, Secretary.
Office, 402 Front street, San Francisco, Cal. apl4

1 j:k! j- Bell Copper Mining Company, Low

Divide Mining District, Del Norte County, Cal.

Notice.— There are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, on account ol assessment lovicd on the 14th
day of March, 1S66 the several amounts set opposite
the names of the respective shareholders, as follows;

Names. No. Certificate. No. Shares. Amount.

B Austin 358 50 $ 5 00

N Tack 271 100 10 00

N Tack 272 100 10 00

N Tack 273 50 6 00

NTack 274 50 5 00

I) F Richards 2 !8 600 60 00

D F Richards 239 50 5 00

P F Richards 240 60 t 00

D F Richards 241 100 10 00

And'in accordance with law, and an order of the Board ol
Trustees, made on the 14th day of March, 1866, so many
shares of euch parcel of snid stock as may be necessary,
will be sold at public auction, at the saltsroom of Maurice
Doro & Co., No. 32T Montgomery Street, San Francisco,
Cal., on the 28th day of April, 1866, at the hour of 12
o'clock M. of said day, to pay said delinquent assessment
thereon, together with costs of advertising and expenses
of sale.

apH C. HEYWOOD, Secretary.

Madison Gold and. Silver Mining Com-
pany, Lander County, Nevada.

Notice. — There are delinquent upon the following de.
scribed stock, on accouut of assessment levied on the 14th
day of March, 1866, the several amounts set opposite ihe
names of the respective shareholders, as follows:

Names. No. Certiflcat^s. No. Shares. Amounl.

Names. No. Certificate.

No. Shares.

Amount.

O J Bacon

39

7?i

$3 88

O J Bacon

186

10

5 00

U J Bacon

H7

10

5 00

O J Bacon

139

5

2 50

Bridgeport G nod S M Co

170

20

10 00

J S Currie

1

24

12 00

S O Clifford

33

2

1 00

S o Clifford

106

10

5 00

S 0 Clifford

109

10

6 00

S O Clifford

151

10

5 00

Jonas G Clark

156

23tf

11 62

M J Farrell

132

10

5 00

T L Frew

153

15

7 50

Jos Gilbert

68

20

10 00

Jos Gi bert

70

10

5 00

Jos Gdbert

71

10

5 00

Jos Gilbert

72

10

5 00

Jus Gilbert

73

10

6 00

Jos Gilbert

74

10

5 00

Jus Gilbert

75

10

5 00

Jos Gi.bert

76

10

5 00

Jos Gilbert

77

5

2 50

Jos Gilbert

78

5

2 50

A B Gayle

173

6

2 50

Joh'i Hewston,ffr

CI

20

10 00

A H irtmaa

14

10

5 00

A Hartman

165

15

7 50

S Jackson

14

20

10 00

tf Jackson

15

20

10 00

S Jackson

16

°A£

4 12

T G Juhnsou

149

8

4 00

S T King

166

5

2 50

S T Kins

167

5

2 50

S T Kins

168

10

6 00

B Littlelield

121

10

5 00

James McGahcy

20

5

2 50

James McGahey

21

5

2 50

D McDonnell

34

9J£

4 63

Eli Meliityro

122

11

'5 50

Eli fciCXiit^re

123

10

5 00

Eli Mclntyro'

124

10

5 00

Eli Mclntyro

125

10

5 00

Clias McKIvy

159

6

3 00

CUas McElvy

161

10

6 00

Clias McElvv

162

10

5 00

Chas McElvy

163

6

3 00

H Dyer

49

20

10 00

H Oyer i

63

10

5 00

H liver

54

10

6 00

H Over

55

5

2 50

11 Over

58

6

3 00

S W Poller

128

5

2 50

George Priest

14.5

111

5 on

11 n Pearson

154

15

7 511

G.uigiRilry

150

7

3 50

M Seller

143

46

23 00

S ■pas-topol G and S M Co

155

'■Hi

4 63

Sr .» W.iNOIl

142

3

1 50

Mark WlgpiM

117

20

10 00

Mark Wigsins

118

10

5 00

Mark W.KU1I3

119

10

5 00

Mark Wicgins

120

11

0 50

JJ Wonster

127

5

2 50

J H Wo. ds

157

15

7 50

George Work

169

10

5 00

Aud iu accordance w

tb law

and an 01

dor of the

Board of Trustees, made on tho 14th day of March, 1866,

so many shares of each

parcel or said slock

as may bo

John Bicknell
Peter Brust
Peter Brust
S O Clifford
S O Cliuord
H F Cutter
B W Crowoll
D F Coll
D F Coll
Jonas G Clark
Jonas G Clark
Jehu Doardon
A N Davis
A B Gavle
Chas G'Going
Cbas G Going
Chas G Going
Cbas G Going
Chas G Going
Cbas G Going
John Garber
John Garber
John Garber
R G Hnffaker
E V Hatfield
S C Jewett
T G Johnson
S Lathrop
P .McAllister
P McAlaster
C F Meyers
C F Meyers
Arthur Moor
Chas McElvy
ENorthrup
E Northrup
C M Prvor
C M Pryor
C 51 Pryor
C SI Pryor
C M Prvor
C M Prvor
B LPIummer
B LPIummer
B LPIummer
B L Plummer
B LPIummer
B L Plummer
A G Sliles
John Spencer
John Spencer
R Snyder

131
121
132
117

125

127

128

129

134

124

122

137

100

101

102

103

104

105

108

109

110

77

78

76

112

133

24

25

111

135

113

123

31

41
42
44
45
46
79
80
81
82
88
136
73
84
85
95

15

$ 7 50

3

1 50

7

3 50

10

5 00

6

2 60

10

5 00

5

2 50

6

3 00

7

3 60

10

5 00

10

6 00

10

6 00

5

2 50

6

2 60

20

10 00

a**

3 25

5

2 60

5

2 50

10

6 00

10

5 00

10

6 00

10

5 00

10

5 00

10

5 00

10

5 00

10

5 00

°>£

3 25

10

5 00

10

'6 00

10

6 00

7

3 50

2Ji

1 25

6

2 50

10

5 00

10

5 00

10

6 00

5

2 50

10

5 00

10

5 00

10

5 Oil

10

5 0C

10

6 00

10

5 0C

10

5 00

10

5 0C

10

5 0C

10

5 0C

10

5 0C

6

2 5C

20

10 oc

SO

15 0(

10

5 00

Old Colony Gold and Silver Mining Com-
pany, Austin, Reese River, Nevada.
Notice.— There are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on the
8th day of March, 1866, the several amounts aet op-
posite the names of the respective shareholders, as fol-
lows:

Names. No. Certificates. No. Shares. Amount.

Wm K Flint i!2 16 60 00

And in accordance with law, and an order of the Board
of Trustees, made on the Sth day of March, 1866, so
many shares of each parcel of said stock as may be
necessary, will be sold at public auction, by Messrs. Olney
& Co., at the office of the company, on the 28th day of
April, 1866, at the hour of 1 o'clock, P. M., of said day, to
pay said delinquent assessment thereon, together with
costs of advertising and expenses of sale.

H. O. HOWARD, Secretary. '
Office, No. 523 Montgomery street, San Francisco. apl4

Oregon Gold and Silver Mining Company,

Lander County, Nevada.

Notice. — There are delinquent upon' tho following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied ou the 14th
day of March, 1866, the several amounts set opposite the
names of the respective shareholders, as follows:

Namps. No. Certificate. No. Shares. Amount

And in accordance with law, and au order of tho Board of
Trustees, made on the 14lhday of March, 1S66, so many
shares of each parcel of said stock as may bo necessary,
will be sold at public auction, at the office of the company,
on the 30th day of April, 1866, at the hour of 2 o'clock
P. M, of said day, to pay said delinquent assessment
thereon, together with costs of advertising and expenses
of sale.

N. C. FASSETT, Secretary.

Office, 402 Front street, San Francisco. apl4

Monitor Gold and Silver Mining Com-
pany, Lander County, Nevada.

Notice — There are delinquent, upon the following des-
cribed slock, o:i account of assessment levied on the 14th
day of March, 1866, the several amounts set opposite the
names of tho respective shareholders, as follows :
Names. No. Certificate,

Avr'es, W O
Allen. H H
Allen, H H
Bee, AW
Buel.D E
Blake, G M
Blake, G M
Bhke,GM
Bowman, JnoS
Bower, Gi-orge
Bnchman, N S
Crane, Israel
Cliapin,S A
Cutter, H F
Cutter, H F
Colin, Samuel
Dfltlebach, S M
Dinkelspiel,L
Davidson, Jacob
Karl, EM
Francis, D B
Francis, D B
Frank, J
Frank, J

Fish, Mrs Emma T
Fassett, NC
Greene, Samuel H
Greene, Samuel H
Greene, Samuel H
Ureenbaum, A
Geutry, Abner
Urinbauni, M S
Orinbaum, M S
Heath , R W
Heath, RW
Heath, R W
Hanchett, H H
Hans.S

H'»rrincton,T7C
Mans.CS
Hoineberg, A
Harker, J W
Hutchius.WP
Job, Jerry
Newmark, M J
Newmark, M J
Per1ey,D W
Perley,D W
Perry, R
Rosenbaum, FH
Rice.HF
Strauss, M
Smith. AN
sim iDSfleld, Julius
Stnuiss, Emanuel
Salomon. Svlvan
Stateler, J W
Stateler,J W
Stateler, J W
Stateler, J W
Stateler, J W
Sharp. GeoF
Sin?heimcr, S
Titus, J W
Wightman, Juo
Work,. I W
Weill, Alex
Weill, Alex
Weill, Alex
Wheeler, MA
Wheeler, M A
Woodleaf, H
Woodleaf, H
Waterman, E R
Litchfield, WD
Litchfield, W D
Lindeuberger,TE
Levy, Isaac
Levy.I^aac
Levy, Isaac
Levy, Isaac
Lew, Isaac
MolitonS&M Co
McManus, M
Manheimer, J

HAV Bradley
Charles Bertody
J I' Bartholomew
Wm H Chevers
A PCox
A P Cox
Jas Camp
1. Dinklespiel
SH Greene -
WBC Harker
R W Heath
J no W Harker
N' B Jacobs
T E Lindenherger
T !■'. l.inlcnbor«er

J M SlioHvuU
!) VSaW\er

11

102
18

10
50
65

Shares.

Amount-

13

SO 75

10

7 50

16

12 00

7

5 25

10

7 50

4

3 00

10

7 50

0

S 75

9

6 75

0

3 76

11

8 26

4

3 00

25

IS 75

3%

2 62

6Ji

4 87

30

22 511

5

3 75

6

4 5C

7

5 25

3JS

2 62

71
78
Anna K Turner 20

J'llm WlKliimnn 14

J J Williams 84

And in accordance with law, ami au order of the Board
in trustees, made on the 14th day of March, 1866, so
mnny'sluires nf each parcel olsaid stock as may he neces
sary, will be sold at public auction, at the office of the
Company, on the 30th day of April, 1866, at the hour of 2
o'clock P. M. of said day, to pay said delinquent issessmeot
thereon, together with costs of advertising aud expenses
or sale.

N. C. FAS3EIT, Secretary.

Office, 402 Frobt street, Sim Francisco. npl4

86
111
203
138
207

58

45
192

91
181
187
172
1S5

61
186
189
105
132
145
162

117

193

217

71

3

10

67

155

164

173

174

4

11

69

25

195

208

190

194

200

201

125

113

163

20

21

55

7

199

93

23

96

134
135
136
137
157
191
165

74
106
146
ISO
129
118
HO
158

48
204

49
167
168
169
170
171

13

77
175

20
2

5
36
2
4
3
1
4
20
10
6
10

10
10
10
SO
10
10
20
8
2

10
60
50
50
12
12
2
10
20

15
8
3

20
10

30
10
50
10
10

2
10
10
10
10
10

4
10
10

4

2

5

5
10
50
20
20
10?£

1

1

1
20
20
20
20
10
10

Sii
10

$ 5 00

50

1 55

9 CO

50

1 00

2 00
25

1 00
6 00

2 50

1 25

2 50

1 00
4 55

3 50

2 50
2 50

2 50

7 60

2 50

2 50

5 00

2 00

50

50

2 00

2 00

50

2 50

12 50

12 50

12 50

3 00

3 00

60

2 50

6 00

50

3 75

2 00

75

1 56

2 50

1 25

7 50

5 00

2 50

26 00

1 26

7 50

2 50

12 50

2 60

2 50

50

2 50

2 50

2 50

2 50

2 50

1 00

2 60

2 50

1 00

50

1 25

1 25

2 50

7 50

5 00

5 00

2 67

56

25

25

25

5 00

6 00

6 00

5 00

2 50

2 5C

1 57

2 50

And in accordance with law, and an order ofthe Board of
Trustees, made on the 14th day of March, 1866, so many
shares ot each parcel of said stoclt as may be necessa-
ry, will be sold at public auction, at the office of tho
company, on the 1st day of May, 1866, at the hour of
2 o'clock P. M. of said day, to pay said delinquent assess-
meut thereon, together with costs of advertising and ex-
penses of sale.

N. C. FASSETT, Secretary.

Office, 402 Front street, San Francisco, Cal. apl4

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Pride of the East. Gold, and Silver Mining

Company, Lander County, Nevada.

Notice.— There are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed Stock, on account of assessment levied on the
13th day of March, 1866, the several amounts set op-
posite tho names of the respective ahareholders, as
follows :

Names.
J M Ball
J M Ball
J M Ball
J M Ball
J M Ball
J M Ball
.1 M Ball
J M Ball
J M Ball
J M Ball
J M Ball
J M Ball
J M Ball
J M Ball
J M Ball
S O Clifford
S O Clifford
S 0 Clifford
S O Clifford
SO Clifford
S O Clifford
Jefferson Cocke
James Camp
E M riameal
E M Parneal
E M Darneal
E M Darneal
E M Darneal
E M Darneal
E M Darneal
F. M Darneal
E M Darneal
E M Darneal
E M Darneal
E M Darneal
E M Darneal
E M Darneal
E M Darneal
E M Darneal
E M Darneal
E M Darneal
E M Darneal
Miss H DePeu
R Ferguson
J W Harker
J W Harker
J W Harker
Jim Hunt, Jr

D h Hay ward

Mrs Jas Heath
Joshua Lewis

H HLinville

Wm M Matthewn

"Wm M Matthews

Wm M Matthew3

Wm M Matthews

Wm M Matthews

Win M Maithews

Wm M Maithews

Wm M Matthews

Wm M Matthews

Wm M Matthews

Wm M Maithews

Wm M Matthews

Wm M Matthews

Wm M Matthews

Geo H Matthews

W C Matthews

A Peterson

B L Plummer

B L Plummer

B LPIummer

B L Plummer

B LPIummer

B L Plummer

B L Plnmmor

B L Plummer

B L Plummer

B L Plummer

B LPIummer

B L Plummer

B L Plummer

B L Plummer

B L Plummer

B L Plummer

B L Plummer

B L Plummer

B LPIummer

Mi^sC L Rhodes

Alfreu Rising

Hmry R Reed

Simuel Smith

Samuel Smith

Samuel Smith

Samuel Smith

Samuel Smith

Samuel Smith

Samuel Smith

Samuei Smith

Samuel Smiih

x^amuo! Smith

Samuel Smith

Samuel Smith

Samuel Smith

Samuel Smith

Samuel Smith

Samuel Smith

Samuel Smith

Samuel Smith

Samuel Smith

Jas Steel

Wm R Smith

J B Trask

Samuel Wlnans

Samuel Winnns

Samuel Winans

Samuel Winans

Samuel Winans

Snmuel Winans

Samuel Winans

Samuel Winans

Samuel Wiuana

Samuel Winans

S.imnel Winans

Samuel Winans

Smiuel Wjnans

Simuel Winans

Samuel Winans

Samuel Winans

Samuel Winans

S imucl Winans

Samuel Witums

Simuel Winans

Samuel Winans

Chas W White
And in accordance with law aud an order of tho Board

of Trustees, made on tbeg!3th day of March, 1366, so

many shares of each parcel or said stock as may be uecep-

sary,willbe sold at public auction, at tho Oflme of (he

Company, cu the 27th day of April, 1S66, at the hour of

2 o'clock P. M. of said day, to pay said delinquent assess-
ment thereon, together with costs of advertising and ex.

ponses of Eale.

N. C. FASSETT, Secretary.
Office, 402 Front street, San Francisco. apl4

Tite Press is a large, sixteen page paper, and is truly o
valuablo assistant, to the mining interests of tho Pacifia
Coast — Qjyo County News.

No. Certificate.

No. ShareB.

Amount.

58

12

S6 00

69

10

5 00

60

10

5 00

61

10

5 00

62

10

6 00

63

10

6 00

65

10

6 CO

67

10

5 00

68

10

6 00

69

10

6 00

70

10

5 10

72

6

2 60

73

5

2 50

74

5

2 60

75

5

2 50

81

5

2 50

82

5

2 50.

83

10

6 00

84

10

5 00

85

10

5 00

86

10

5 00

150

10

6 00

155

10

6 00

39

12

6 00

40

10

5 00

41

10

5 00

42

10

6 00

43

10

5 00

44

10

5 00

45

10

5 00

46

10

5 00

47

10

5 00

48

10

5 00

49

10

6 00

60

10

6 00

51

10

5 (10

62

10

5 00

63

6

2 50

54

5

2 50

65

5

2 50

66

6

2 50

57

6

2 50

146

6

2 50

158

5

2 50

88

6

2 50

90

5

2 50

142

3

1 50

144

1

50

156

5

21 60

160

6

2 60

161

10

6 CO

157

6

2 50

1

15

7 50

2

12

6 00

3

12

6 00

5

13

6 60

7

10

6 00

9

10

6 00

10

10

5 00

13

10

S 00

14

10

5 00

15

5

2 60

16

6

2 60

17

5

2 50

18

5

2 60

19

5

2 50

152

5

2 60

153

6

2 50

159

5

2 50

101

4

2 00

102

3

1 50

103

10

6 00

104

10

6 00

105

10

6 00

103

10

5 00

107

10

5 00

108

10

5 00

109

10

6 00

110

10

5 00

111

10

5 00

112

10

5 00

113

10

5 00

114

10

6 00

115

10

6 00

116

10

6 00

117

5

2 60

118

5

2 50

120

6

2 50

146

5

2 50

143

1

60

154

5

2 60

20

12

6 00

21

10

5 00

22

10

5 00

23

10

6 00

24

10

6 00

25

10

5 00

26

10

6 00

27

10

5 00

28

10

6 00

29

10

5 00

30

10

5 00

31

10

5 CO

32

10

5 00

33

10

5 00

34

5

2 60

35

6

2 60

36

5

2 50

37

5

2 50

38

5

2 50

147

8

4 00

149

10

5 00

78

10

6 00

4

10

5 00

121

5

2 50

122

5

2 50

' 123

6

2 50

124

5

2 60

125

6

2 50

126

5

2 50

127

10

5 00

129

10

6 00

130

10

5 00

1.11

10

5 00

132

10

5 00

133

7

3 50

1S4

10

5 00

135

10

6 00

186

10

5 00

137

!10

5 00

138

5

2 50

139

5

2 50

140

5

2 50

141

5

2 50

161

10

5 00

Wht Pmfeg and gtltniffit § xm.

237

S*nl* Crui Pclrolrum Oil Worki Com-
pany—Locution of Works: SaoU CruzCouuty, Gal.
N.-n-K.— There are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, on nccouot of woesnmeot No. 15, levied on
the 10th 'l»y of Mirth, 18W, the several Amount

imofl or the respective shareholders, as fallows:

No. Certificate. No. Shares.

I'll rick 605 l't $ 5 00

Wick 6to 10 5 »>

i.jclea 6<*4 0 ft 00

Onu , RD 19* 60 aw

G n, RD 323 T 3 60

. FD 740 10 6 oo

LMaO A 744 46 2s 60

-amuel 178 20 10 00

l :i 20 10 00

175 30 10 00

170 30 10 M

-inmel 3±i 60 26 00

342 11 6 60

IleComb, J>n. 4 739 26 12 60

U - l.J II 326 30*i 160 00

Mrs AC 693 6 2 60

.Ira AM 313 4 2 00

: - A M ' - 19 9 60

(40 J 004 6 2 60

Etc e . ri, I A 600 10 6 00

■l :, J r 11H 30 15 00

8b»l i„n, J P 733 200 100 00

t . W H 1 30 16 00

W II 361 4 a <w

i , W H 499 60 - 25 00

i.WII 714 10 8 00

And hi accordance with law and an order of Uw

B-mnl Of Trustees, ruadc O0 tl)L- luth day uf March, 1860,

bo ntitny share* or each parcel ol said stock a* may be

. , m ill be BOtd at public auction, by Cobb & Btnton,

No. 406 Moiit^oimry Street, San Francisco, Cut., on Sutur-

:-ah day of April, l»00,al Ihu hour of 12 o'clock

M. of 8<ld day, tupuy said delinquent assessment thereon,

with costs or advertising and expenses of sale.

R. WEGENFR, Secretary.

OlDce, 416 Montgomery street, San Francisco. npl4

Silver Cloud Gold and Silver Minlug Coiu-

. iil.r County, Nvada.
None*.— There are delinquent upon the following de-

lock, on account 'of assessment levied on the
13th day of March, 1866, the several amounts sot oppo

Dames of the respective shareholders, as fol-
low*:

ffnmc-s. No. Certificates. No. Shares, \monnt.

C TOuyle 1 50 $25 00

0T Koyle 3 10 6 00

Q 1 i. ,\ lo 3 10 5 00

C I Gaj Is 4 10 6 00

6 10 5 00

C I ■ i ft I- 0 10 6 00

i 1 '. I 7 10 6 00

BTGaylo 8 10 5 0U

CTfi.vIe 9 10 5 00

f i Usyle 10 10 6 00

OTOayle ll 5 2 fio

0 t Gayla 13 5 3 50

A B Gayle 13 10 6 00

A il Uu lo 18 6 2 50

A 0 (iuylo 60 5 2 50

A 11 Ilawlcy 70 10 6 00

A H Huwloy 77 10 6 00

Alliliwley 78 5 2 60

E 1' Janes 19 25 12 50

E P Junes 20 25 12 50

E Y Jones 21 35 12 50

F. P Jones 23 10 6 on

E 1' Juies 23 10 6 00

Kr" Jones 24 10 6 00

EP Jones 25 10 5 00

E P Jones 26 10 5 00

E P Jones 27 10 6 00

EP Jnnos 28 10 6 Ou

E P Jones 29 10 5 00

GeoWKiuney 62 30 15 00

Goo W Kinney 63 10 5 00

Geo W Kinney 64 10 6 00

Geo W Kinney 65 10 6 00

Geo W Kinney 66 10 6 00

Goo W Kinney 69 6 2 50

Henry Ol lis 73 25 12 50

Houry Ollis 74 25 12 50

Henry Ullis 75 30 12 50

J H Fatly 30 25 12 50

J H Peoples 32 25 12 50

J U Peoples 33 26 12 50

J H Peoples 34 25 12 60

J U Peoples 35 . 36 12 50

J II Peoples 36 10 6 00

J H Peoples 37 10 6 00

J H Peoples 38 10 5 00.

J H P.'optOS 39 10 5 00

J H Peoples 40 10 5 00

J 11 Peoples 41 10 6 00

J H P op es 42 10 5 00

J 11 Peopled 43 10 5 00

Geo. ge Peoples 46 25 12 50

George Peoples 46 25 12 50

George Peoples 47 25 12 50

George Peoples 48 25 12 50

George Peoples 49 10 6 00

George Peoples 50 10 5 00

George Peoples 51 10 6 00

Guorgo Peoples 52 10 5 00

George Peoples 63 10 6 00

George Peoples 54 10 6 00

Georgo Peoples 55 10 5 00

Georgo Peoples 53 10 5 CO
And in accordance with law, and an order of the Board

of Trustees, made on the 13th day of March, 1866, so
many shares of each parcel of said stock as may be neces-
sary, will be sold at public auction, at the office of the
Company, on the 27th day of April, 1866, at the hour of
2 o'clock P. M. of said day, to pay said delinquent assess-
ment thereon, together with costs of advertising and ex-
penses of the sale.

N. C. FASSETT, Secretary.

Office, 402 Front street, San Francisco. Cal. apl4

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Mining Notices—Continued.

JVw MMnq A-Irr'tiMtnent* (<> /"found un-Ur tutciner heading.

Arroyo Nrco Copper Mining Company,
Ho, 1 — Location: Amu Hants*.

NOTHX. — The annual mcctiug of stockholders of the
■.bOTO named compel)/, tor Iho flection of Tr
serve Tor the ennulug year, will he held on THUBSDAY,lba
19th day of April, I860, at one o'clock P. M., at their
office, 415 Uootgomvry street.

It. WEGENER, Secretory.
S-in Francisco, April 3d, 1866. apT

Hutopllu* Mining Compuny, Bu-toplltu Dis-
trict Mate or Chihuahua, Mexico.
Notice Is hereby given, thai nt a meeting of the Board of

oi sni. i Oompany, bold on the 4m day of April,

186(5, an oMewnient (No. '-') of twenty. Ave (26) cents per
share WUlevled upon the asm- stable capital stock of said
CompULT) payuMi' Immediately, lit United States gold and
silver coin, to the Secretary, No. 611 Me-ulgoincry street,
up stairs.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on the loth day of May. ISfitf, shall be deemed de-
linquent, and will be duly advertised for naleat public nuc-
tiou. and uult-Mi payment tdml! be made before, will bfl laid
01) M.m '.iv, the 28th day of Mny, 1866, to pay the delin-
quent assessment, together with costs of advertising and
expenses of sule. By order or the Board of Trustees.

A. MARTIKOV, Secretary.

Office, 811 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, Cal. ap7

Coaula Mlvcr Mining Cumpaav, District of

Cosala, Siualou, Mexico.

Notice If hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of the Cosala Silver Mining company, held on Satur-
day, the 24th day of March, 1866, at the otllco of the com.
party, an assessment of one dollar ($1) per share woe levied
on each and cvurv assessable share of the capital stock of
said compuny, payable Immediately tn gold coin of the
United States of America, to the Secretary, at the oflice of
the company, No. 6>0 Battery street, San Francisco.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain on
paid on Thursday, the 26th day of April, 1866, will be
advertised on that day as delinquent, and unless payment
shall be made before, will he sold on Saturday, lite 12th
day of May, IStifi, to pay the delinquent assessment, to-
gether with costs of advertising and expenses of the sale.
By order of the Board of Trustees.

CM AS. BAUV, Secretary.
No. 610 Battery street, opposite the Custom House, San

Francisco. marSl

Comet Petroleum Company, Mattole Dis-
trict, Humboldt County, Oil.

Notice.— There are delinquent upon the following do-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on the
twenty-second (22 1) day of January, 1&66, tho several
amounts set opposite the nameB of the respective sharehold-
ers, as follows:

Names. No. Certificate. No. Shares. Amount.

S M Bulch 1 26 S7 50

S M Balch 23 50 15 00

W.irren J Chapman 2 12 3 60

RLHolmin 3 13 3 90

Georgo J Hnghston 4 25 7 50

Gettrue J HiiL'hston 5 25 7 60

Genrge J Hughston 24 60 15 00

James Gilhert 9 10 3 00

J.mcs Gilbert 18 10 3 00

W H Cummings 11 25 7 60

W H Cummings 12 25 7 CO

WH Cummings 22 50 15 00

James T Watson 13 :'5 7 50

J-imes T Watson 21 75 22 50

Jos W Low 15 50 15 00

CE Webber 26 50 15 00

J T Westheimer 27 40 12 00

Goo W Menamy & Co 28 100 30 <i0

M B French 34 50 15 00

Win Green 35 50 15 00

RHHnll 37 25 7 50

J T Dean 38 100 30 00

And In accordance with law, and an order of the
Board of Trustees, made on the 22d clay of January,
1866, so many shares of each parcel of said slock as muy
be necessary, will be sold at public aucticn, by Messrs.
Olncy & Co., on the 14th duy oi April, 1866, at the hour
of 12 o'clock If. of said day, lo pay said delinquent assess-
ment thereon, together with costs of advertising and ex-
penses or sale. L. CROSBY, Secretary.

Office, 36 Exchange Building, northwest corner Mont.
gomery und Washington streets, San Francisco. mar31

Eagle Quartz Alining Company — Locu-
tion of Mitre and Mill: Amador County, California.

Notice.— There are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on tho
5th day of March, 1866, the several amounts set op-
posite the names of tho respective shareholders, as fol-
lows:

Names. No. Certificate. No. Shares. Amount.

JP Bush 10 100 S100 00

JS Calef 76 100 100 00

JS Calef 77 50 50 00

J S Calef 78 50 50 00

J SCalef 136 55 55 00

J S Calef ISO, 121 121 00

Mrs H S Calef 181 40 40 00

J A Carrie bal on 163 155 165 00

Hudson, HS 61 10 10 00

FraDcis Kirk 182 5 5 JjO

I^aac Rowell 8 25 25 00

EliSchell 173 26 25 00

And in accordance with law, and an order of the Board of
Trustees, made on the 6th day of March, 1866, so many
shares of each parcel of said stock as may bo neces-
sary, will be sold at the office of John Middlelon & Son,
404 Montgomery street, San Fruncisco, on the 25th day of
April, 1S66, at tho hour of 12 o'clock M. of said day, to
pay said delinquent assessment thereon, together with
costs of advertising and expenscsof sale.

JOHN M. BURNETT, Secretary.

Office, No. 10 Exchange Building, San Francisco, Cal.

JPostaa-e.— The postage on tho Mining and Scientific
1'ress to any portion of the United States is twenty cents per
annum, or five cents per quarter, payable In advance at the
Post Office delivering the paper. Postage free in the city
and county. Foreign postage (with few exceptions) two
cents per copy, prepaid. To Bremen and the German
States (marked via Bremen and Hamburg line), three cents
per copy, prepaid. Single copies to any address in the United
States, two cents.

Good Hope Uold a ml Silver Alining Coiu-

puy, AJplM District, Alp i uKbrnte.

>! nl 23d, 1806, the Office ud |
'■ isiueno of the above Company, will be located
my. By order of
tho Board of Tm

PRESTOS U ORRIS, &
San Fnnclico, March :;> mar24 3w

Hunicora ('upper Mlnlnic C'nmpmiy, Low Divide

District, Do) Korta county, California.

tlvflD, thai :tt !i mealing of the Hoard of

Trustees of nald Company, held on the 6th day of March,

W*'., an nAv^n 1 1- nt of Qfteen cantl per nhare wroi levied

upltal stock of aaid C pan?, pajthla Imme41<

ut-ly, In Bulbed States Cold and Sllvvr Coin, to the Sicre-
larj 1 8. 8. Swkkt, No. 611 Market street, San Francisco.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on the|blh day ol May, 1866, nhall be|dieiiud .l.-liii-
queiit, and will be duly ndverllscd for sale at public
auction, and unless payment ahull be made before, will be
sold on Monday, the 28ih day of May, 1W., to paj the delin-
quent assessment, together with cosh or advertising and
expenses of sale. By order of ihc Hoard m Tmstaea.

s, s. SWBBT, Secretary.

Office, No. 611 Markeattreet, San Francisco, Cal. ap7

Julia Gold and Silver Mining Company,

Virginia} Storey County, Nevada.

Notick.— There are delinquent upou tho following de-
scribed stock, the Bovoral amounts horeafter set opposite
the names oi the respective shareholders on account of
assessment or one dollar (51) per share levied March 1st,
1886, as follows :

Names. No. Certificate. No. Shares. Amount.

Bewail, ti T 114 20 $20 00

Ulichoil, J A , 6 25 25 00

1 Itcholl, J A 6 25 2-. uu

Mitchell, J A 7 26 25 00

Mitchell, J A 8 25 25 00

Knox, AC 17 10 10 00

Frteeh.J 6 71 50 5U 00

Priscb,JG 72 14 14 00

T.mur. Trios 73 50 50 0(1

Tuylor.Thoa 74 13 13 00

Roichof.Wm 75 60 60 0U

Keiehel, Wm 76 13 13 U0

Pincliard.L 44 ^0 20 00

P. in-hard, L 45 20 20 00

PJacbard, L 46 15 16 oo

Pinchard, L 47 15 15 oo

Pinehard.L 48 15 15 00

Pinchard, L 49 10 10 00

Pinchard, L 50 10 10 00

Pinehard.L 51 10 lo oo

Pinchard, L 52 10 10 00

G.iilhunl.C 105 10 10 00

Luntheaump.L 106 10 Hi 00

Layoarde. B 109 20 20 00

Thomas, HI 10 10 00

Montgomery, EL 113 6 5 00

Kord.JN 116 2a 25 00

Lew, Louis 117 10 10 00

H:ias.S 118 10 10 00

Mcformick.^Vm 122 10 10 00

MeCoimick. Wm 123 10 10 00

Long, C 146 10 10 00

Line, C 157 10 10 00

AnsoUB, Victor 1*3 10 10 00

VanLol;eren,H 1'9 20 20 00

Rnmand, J F 163 U 12 00

Lemarie.P 164 14 14 oo

Sweetzer, A J . 168 12 12 00

1-elIx, 23 25 25 00

Giger.Jas H 4 25 25 00

Carmichael, J 10 25 25 00

Carmichael, J 11 25 25 00

Carmichael, J 12 25 25 00

Carmichael, J 13 25 25 00

Yates, LF 15 10 10 00

Leduc, M 154 10 10 00

Jnllhois, J 36 20 20 00

Vivier, J N 38 20 20 00

Gillet, N J 54 10 10 00

Gillet.N J 68 5 5 00

Gillet, NJ 59 5 5 00

Gillet, N J 166 15 15 00

Gillet, NJ 16T 10 10 00

Colmnn.Mrs 83 10 10 00

Lamolle, J 99 13 13 00

Lamolle.B 100 25 25 00

Lamolle, B 101 25 25 00

Lamolle, B 102 15 15 00

Pratolongo,L 66 1U 10 00

Pr.itolougo.Ij 103 30 30 00

Page, F 115 10 10 00

Colman,NJ 119 15 15 00

Colraan.NJ 120 10 10 Ot)

Column. N J 121 10 10 00

Plank, F 149 10 10 00

Plunk, F 150 10 10 00

Plank, F 151 10 10 00

Pezet, J W 155 10 10 DO

Colman.AF 156 10 10 00

Ricard, Joseph 165 14 14 00

And in accordance with law, and an order of the Board
of Trustees, made on the 1st day of March, 1866, so
many shares of each parcel of said stock as may be nec-
essary, will be sold at public auction, at the salesroom
of Messrs. Olney & Co. , at No. 626 Montgomery street, San
Francisco, on the 16th day of April, 1^66, at the hour of 12
o'clock If. of said day, to pay said delinquent assessment
thereon, together with costs of advertising and expenses of
sale. A. NOEL, Secretary.

Office, 607 Washington street, San Francisco. marSl

Kcutuvky Copper Iff Inlng Company, Mme Fe-
lix District, Calaveras County, California.
Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Board of
Trustees of snld company, held on the 2d day of April,
1866, an assessment of one dollar per share was levied upon
the capital stock of said company, payable on tho 3d day
of April, 1866, In United States gold and silver coin, to the
Secretary, at his omce, 644 Washington street, San Fran-
cisco.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on the 8th day of May, lSlili, will be deemed delin-
quent, and will be duly advertised for sale at public
auction, and unless payment shall be made before, will be
sold on Wednesday, the SUth day of May, 1866, to pay the
delinquent assessment, together with costs of advertising
and expenses of sale. By order of the Board of Trustees.
J. A. BAUER, Secretary-
Office, 614 Washington street, San Francisco, Cal. ap7

Sdbsckiue for it.— The large, Illustrated sixty-four col-
umn weekly newspaper — the San Francisco Mining and
tciExriFic Press — should be taken by every miner, pros-
pector, and intelligent citizen throughout Colorado, as it
gives a mint of most usdul information to be gained no
other way, on mining matters generally. — [Rocky Moun-
tain News.

I.iitly Franklin Gold und Silver Mining Compa-
ny, Silver Mountain District, Alpine county, Cal.
hereby given, that at a meeting of the

■ inpaiiy, held oQ the Slstdty ..!' UaTCh,
I -i... .,11 eesesjiment of twenty live cents per Mian- was levied
ui>"ii the capital stock of said Company, payable lmme-
'L.itely, in I' nfiod .States n.'ld uml silver coin, to the Boere*
ury, at h Is office, 305 Montgomery street. Ban Kr..'

.iiid urscMiuiit shall remain un-
paid on the 7th day of May, 1866, shall be deemed delin-
quent, und will be duly advertised lor sale at public
auction, and unk-s payment Shall be made before, win be
Hold on Tuesday, the 6th <.\n\ of June, 1*06, to pay tho

delinquent BjpBeament, together with costs of advertising
and expenses oi sale. Hy order or tho Board oi Trustees.
j. s. litv. Secretary,
Office, 305 MontRomery street, San Francisco, Cal. ap6

Mosquito Quartx mining Company. — Loca-
tion or Works: Calavurus County, Cul.
Notick.— Thoru are delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on the
3Jdayor March, 1866, the several amounts set opposite
the names of the respective shareholders, as follow*:
Semes, No. Certificates. No. Shares, Amount,

6 |26 00

39 105 00

6 M 00

12 Oil 00

1 5 00

2 10 00
201 1 5 oo

102 2 10 00

178 fi us 00

194# 5 25 00

4 oy oo

4 20 00

2 lu 00

10 SO oo

220
117
167
134

111
112
118
228

\ Hor el

a Borel

I) Davidson
T Goodoheux
Robert Irwm
u l,«vv
8 R Maurice 1
J 1'ercy ]

F Bullet
K Scbroitt

11 HLlllUltt

P Torrie
PTorrle
P Torrie

G T hard

K j Wilson

S m WoUbo9 109 io oo

And in accordance with law, and an order of tho Board
at Trustees, made ou the 3d day of March, 1863, so
many shares of each parcel of said slock as may be
necessary, will bo sold at public auction, by Messrs. Gluey
A: Co., at No. 626 Montgomery street, San Francisco,
Cal,, on the 23d day of April, 1866, at tbo hour of

12 o'clock M. oi said day, to pay eaid delinquent assess-
ment thereon, together with costs of advertising and ex-
penses of sale,

E. H. WATERS, Secretary.
Oflice, 526 Clay street. apT

\ ortli Star Cold and Silver Mining Compuuy,

Reese River Mining District, Lander county, Nevada.

Notice is hereby given, that at a meeting of the Hoard of
Trustees of said Company, held on the 31st day of March.
18U6, an assessment of twenty-five dollars per share was
levied upon the capital stock of said Company, payable
immediately to the Secretary, Gottlieb Beer, at' his office,
No. 22i» Front street, San Francisco, Cal.

Any stock upon which said assessment shall remain un-
paid on the 30th day of April, 1866, shall be deemed de.
linquent, and will be duly advertised tor sale ft public
auction, and unless payment shall be made* before, will be
sold on Monday, the 28th day of May, 1866, to pay the delin-
quent assessment, together with costs of advertising and
expenses of sale. By order of tho Board of Trustees.
GOTTLIEB BEER, Secretary.

Office, No. 226 Front street, San Francisco, Cal. ap7 4w

Oxford Beta Tunnel and Mining Company,

Esmeralda District and County, Slate or Nevada

Notice.— There aro delinquent upou the following de-
scribed stock, on account of assessment levied on the 6th
day of March, 1866, the several amounts set opposite
the names of tho respective shareholders, as follows:

Names, No. Certificates. No, Shares. Amount.

Ambrose Hinds - 33 25 $12 50

jjSnliwse Hinds 34 10 6 00

Ambrose Hinds 35 10 6 00

Ambrose Hinds 30 5 2 50

Jncob Wissing 140 5 2 60

M C Koyna 142 7 B 50

MC Keyes 187 3 1 £0

Sidney Lemon 150 15 7 50

S F Wallace 174 10 6 00

LT Smith 183 5 2 50

J G Stover 220 25 12 50

J G Stover 221 25 12 50

And in accordance with law, and an order of tho Board of
Trustees, made ou the 5th day of March ,1866, so many
shares of each parcel of said slock as may bo necessary,
will be sold at the salesroom of Maurice Dore & Co., 327
Montgomery street. San Francisco, on the 25th day of
April, 1866, at the hour ol 11 o'clock A. M. of said day,
to pay said delinquent assessment thereon, together with
costs of advertising and expenses of sale.

GEO. H, PKCK, Secretary.

Oflice, Corner Broadway and Suusomo streets, San Fran-
cisco; ap7

Yuba Gold and Silver Mining Company,

Brown's Valley, Yuba County, State of California.
Notice. — There aro delinquent upon the following de-
scribed stock, on accouut of assessment levied on
the 24th day of February, 1866, the several amounts set
opposite the names of tho respective shareholders, us fol-
lows:

Names. No. Gertlflcate. No. Shares, Amount.

Barbe, Jos 414 to 416 10-ea 30 $ro 00

Burho. Jos 417 6 10 00

Herges, P 34 nnd 35 5-ea 10 20 00

Brown, J M 143 and 374 5-ea 10 20 00

Brown, J M 385 3 g oo

Brown, J M 386 7 14 00

Cohen, Wm 172 12>£ 25 00

Cohn, Simon &Bro 206 10 20 00

Crachet, Felix 348to350 10ea SO o 00

Orachet, Felix 3S1 5 10 oo

Fischer, Wra 375 10 20 00

Fischer, Wm 376 20 40 00

Fischer, Wm 37T 6 10 00

Sanllriguon, Jules 410 3 6 00

sole.Gaspard 300 17 34 00

Aud in accordance with law, and an order of the Board
of Trustees, made on the 24lh day of February, I860, so
many shares of each parcel of said stock as may be ueces-
s;iry,willbe sold at public auction, by Messrs. Olney &
Co. , at No. 623 Montgomery street, San Francnco, Ca!.,
on Saturday, the 14th day of April, 1866, at the hour of
12 o'clock M. of said day, to pay said delinquent assess-
ment thereon, together with costs of advertising and ex-
penses of sale.

P.R. RJNGSrROM, Secretary.
Office , 210 Pine stroet, up-atairs, San Francisco . mSl

238

lie §p«g: m& 3dmUWt §m%.

Java Coffee and Pepper. — Tn extent Java
is about 700 miles in length, and it varies from
80 to 140 miles in width. Its area is less
than 20,000 square miles. The face of the
country is more or less broken by mountains,
but the soil generally is rich and productive.
The products are rice, sugar, coffee, pepper,
spices, and a profusion of the finest tropical
fruit. Coffee is cultivated to'as great perfec-
tion as almost in any other part of the world.
It grows upon large bushes, and the grains of
coffee are formed two in a berry about the size
and shape of our common plum. The skin of
the berry is about as thick as that of the plum,
and the color, when ripe, is a pale scarlet.

The bush is very productive. Every branch
is loaded with the berries, which grow two in
a place on the opposite side of each other, and
about an inch and a half apart. When ripe,
the skin bursts open and the grains of coffee
fall out upon the ground ; but a more general
way is to spread something under the bush and
shake the coffee down. After the outer skin
is taken off there remains a kind of husk over
each kernel, which is broken off (after being well
dried in the sun) by heavy rollers. The coffee
after this needs winnowing in order to be freed
from the broken particles of the bush. It has
been said by some writers that one bush with
another will not yield more than a pound of
coffee.

Black pepper is also raised to some extent
on the Island of Java; but Sumatra, which
lies just across the straits, is by far the most
celebrated for this commodity. Her pepper
is, perhaps, the finest and most abundant of
any one country in the world. Black pepper
grows on a vine very much like our grape vine.
The pepper grows and looks when grown very
much like our red currants. There is this
difference, however, the currant has each its
own distinct stem, but the pepper has not ;
every grain grows hard on. to one common
stem, just as each grain of Indian corn does on
the cob. The color of the pepper when first
ripe is almost a bright red, and changesto the
dead black by being exposed to the heat of the
sun.

The white pepper is nothing more than the
common black with the outer skin taken off.
It is first soaked until the skin hursts open,
which is then rubbed off and the grain dried.
The white is not considered so pungent as the
black, though it is nicer and more expensive, as
more labor is necessary iu order to prepare it.

Oity College Laboratories,

Southeast Cor. Stockton and Geary gts.

Practical and. Analytical Chemistry
and Metallurgy.

THOMAS PRICE,

Professor o±* Che m istry,

(Formerly of the Normal College, Swansea.)

WILL GIVE PRACTICAL INSTRUCTIONS IN QTJALI-
tative and Quantitative Analysis and Assaying. The
•curse qualifies students for the application of Chemistry
to METALLURGY, MANUFACTURING ARTS, and MINING
PURPOSES

PHARMACEUTICAL and TECHNICAL CHEMISTRY,
such as is required by Medical and Pharmaceutical Stu-
dents, will be taught to such students as may require it.

Course of General Chemistry.

Fvenlnjr Lectures will be delivered every Tuesday, at
half-past seven o'clock, P. M., in the Philosophical Hall of
the College, without extra charge to the students in the In-
stitution.

On and after the 14th of February, the Laboratories will
be open every day, except Sundays, from S A. H. to 5 P. M.
For further particulars, address

REV. P. V. VEEDEK,
Principal of the City College.
6vl2tf Or at 406 California Street.

SANTA CLARA COLLEGE, S. J.,

• SANTA CLARA, CAL.

Conducted by the En.th.ers oil' the Society of

Jesus.

The FIFTEENTH ANNUAL SESSION of this College will
commence on

Monday, Ajugfixst; SStli, 1865.

TERMS— Tuition tn the Classical and Scientific Depart-
ment; Boarding and Lodging; Washing and Mend-
ing of articles washed ; School Stationery ; Medical
Attendance and Medicine; fuel, light, baths, etc.,
per Besslonof ten months 5350

For further information

President of the College, or to Rev. A. Marasc.
this College, Market street, San Francisco.

avll REV. A. MASNATA, S. J., President

catalogues, apply to tho
~ Vhi, St. Igna-

SACRAMENTO SEMINARY.

BOi%DI.V& SCHOOL

FOR YOTJISTO XjA.piE2£i.

Tenth Street, between F and. Gr.

Session commenced January 8, 1866.
SIR. ANJ> MRS. HEREON PERRY,
7vl2tf Principals.

ISeniioIa College.

THE TWENTY-SECOND SESSION HAS JUST OPENED.
Pupils received at any time.

The Instruction is divided into three parts— The Elemen-
tary course; the English, or Scientific Course; ana the or-
dinary College Course.

Pupils generally, and especially those in the Preparatory
Departments, board at the Institution, under the direct
charge of the Teachers.

For further information, send tor Circular.

3vl2-3m C. J. EXA.TT, Principal.

THE EXCELSIOR

In the engraving1 herewith presented, A represents the Kim of the
Pan ; B, Muller ; O, Legs ; D, Cross-Frame ; JS, Gearing- : F, Screw :
G, Lever ,■ H, Dash-Boarda ; I, Key ; a, Dies ; c, Shoes, and o,
Openings,

Tho relative grinding capacities of "The Excelsior" Grinder
and Amalgamator, of the Flat Bottomed Pan, and of the Conical
Pan when properly constructed, are respectively 177, 98 and 110.

That is, the respective mullers being of the same diameter
same weight, same hardness, and running at the same velocity
"The Excelsior Grinder and Amalgamator" will reduce one hun-
dred and seventy-seven tons of ore, the Flat Bottomed Fan ninety-
eight tons, and the Conical Pan one hundred and ten tons to the
same degree of fineness in the same time.

The wear to the Shoes and Dies at their grinding surfaces in tlia
Excelsior Grinder and Amalgamator, is perfectly uniform, thus
securing evenness of reduction, to the pulp, as well as steadiness
of motion to the muller. Uniform wear of the grinding plates
has been attained in no other than that of the Tractory form — nor
can it be.

Another property of excellence in this machine is that the metal
or substance to be amalgamated passes direct from the grinding
surfaces into the quicksilver; thus excluding the possibility of its
becoming coated with any foreign substances, after having been
burnished. It is truthfully said "that the Tractory-formed Pan
as a Grinder has no equal, and as an Amalgamator no superior."

As a whole, it is far superior to any other pan in use.

MANUFACTURED AT THE

Union Iron Works and Golden State Iron Works,
"WHEELER & RANDALL, Inventors.

The undersigned having had several years of experience in practical
quartz mining operations, will ever take great pleasure in furnishing
parties interested in mining and machinery any desired information
which they may possess.

ERAETffi AST HOUSE,

(Formerly Vernon,)
J street, between Front and Second streets,

SACRAMENTO.

FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION'S CAN BE HAD.

8vl2-3m MISS. JT. B1PKN, Proprietress.

INTERNATIONAL HOTEL,

~K Street, toet/ivecii T2iird and Fourth,
SACRAMENTO,

IS NOW ONE OF THE LARGEST AND MOST ELEGANT
Bouses in Sacramento. It lias seventy-five Rooms,
which can be had in suites for families, or singly to suit in-
dMduals— allnew-liu-uished, large andfinely ventillated.
No expense has been saved to make it comfortable and
pleasant for quests.
Price of Rooms very low. Meals, 25 cents.
8vl2-6m E. EISENMENGER.

WHAT CHEEK HOUSE,

SACUAMESTO.

Fire-Proof Brick Building, corner Front and K Streets,
opposite Steamboat Landing.

Meals .' 25 cents.

Board, per week $4 HO

Board and Lodging, per day , 100

Single Rooms 5D

Railroad Ticket Office and Stage Office on first floor.
7vl2-3m A. 3. SENAT25, Proprietor.

The Excelsior Ht '

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For Spring; and §nmmer,l§66,

Will bo introduced^

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ls well as the practical part of their business, the Minjxg
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AT PJKICES THAT DEFT COMPETITION.
Onr Stock, of Clothing* Consists ot

^X/L THE LATEST STYLES

BOTH OF MATERIAL. AND FINISH.

A Large Assortment of
Trunks, Valises. Carpet JSatrs, Blankets, Etc..

AT EXTREMELY LOW PRICES,

J. K. MEAD & CO.,

8vl0 Cor. of Washmgtvii and Sansomc streets.

GEORGE E. BH0V/H,

(Late Assistant Examiner in the U. S. Pateut Office.)

:d that position after a te-

iighteen mouths, offers Ms services to
IKTENTOBS A5T3> THEIR ASSIGNEES,]

— — AS A

Patent Solicitor,

He will make Preliminary Examinations in the Putent
Office, with a view to ascertain tin; Paten tu unity of any
invention' 'that may he submitted to him for that purpose;
will prepare the necessary papers tor those who wish t<r
make Applications for

Patents for their Inventions,

EXTENSIONS OR KEISSUES OF PATENTS

Already granted; will act as an Attorney in presenting Ap-
plicaiionsat the Patent ufflce, nnd in managing them to a
final issue; wiU draw up Assignments; will examine into
the condition ot Rejected Applieatinus wlien desired to do
so. and undertake the prosecution oi sucii as may be consid-
ered patentable, and do whatever else is usually done by
Patent Solicitors.
Address, P. O. Box SST, Washingtou,;D.C. 7vl2-3m

Ibe Pining and frieutffic 3? xt$$.

239

Tub Polbb.— The action of the pul*e will,

no dount, be ui much interest to oar readers.

It probably ia not known to many that the

I ceeda in frequency that uf

a male Irom ten to fourteen beaU per minute.

Many circametaocea inflaence itt action, such

<I;ir exertion, mental excitement, the

State of the digestive organs, and the position

of the body, whether lying, sitting, or staodiog.

ar action and mental excitement, as

process of digestion, naturally increase

it, it being much quicker daring the process

ition than when digestion had taken

place.

In healthy males, from twenty-five to thirty
year.- of age, the average of the pnlse per ann-
ate, in i standing position, is from seventy-nine
y-one . sitting, from seventy-nine to
me, and lying down, from sixty-six to
Bixty-seven— making a difference of from nine
to ten beats bel iveen standing and sitting, from
four to five between sitting and lying, and
Irom thirteen tu fourteen beats between Btand-
gig and lying. In healthy females* of the same
p£e, it will be found from eighty-two to ninety-
One, Btanding ; eighty-one to eighty two si ting,
and eighty to eighty-one lying. The variation
in the different positions is produced by the
lar action induced by the change of po-
sition.

At the different periods of the day the pulse
us, fur instance, in a healthy person it is
■ |uent in the morning, and gradually
decreases toward evening. Alter excitement,
the diminution ia greater and more regular in
. auiug than in the morning. Food has
the same effect on it at these periods, for, in
maiiv instances, the same food that will increase
unit and duration in the morning, will,
in the evening, have no effect whatever. Dur-
ing the hours of sleep there is a greater dimin-
Otion.

The following table will show its variations
at different periods of life, being greater in
Obi Id hood than in old nge, and gradually dimin-
ishing as we grow older :

Beats nor minute.

ffewly bom infant 130 to 1-10

Daring the first year 115 to 130

During the second year 100 to 115

Daring tin- third year 90 to loo

At the seventh year S5 to 9o

Ageol puberty 80 to 85

Manhood 70 to

Old age 50 to

HUNTKR'S

PKIMIM >I

CONCENTRATOR, AMALGAMATOR

AOTD SIH'.Vn.VTOH,
Aivunl.il u Silver Mt-tltil ill tlic luic McchuulC*'

Palis

H OUTER'S OONCEKTBATORCAM BE BEEN IN OPBB>
mion da
Panic* wishing tu purchase Concentrators will Bod It to
their advantage t" oxau machine before

■ ■.
, : .mil battery, and

-ulpliureia than any ma
chins built on the ;
it Tin' Salpharcts arc WMhed cloan, containing less than

, III Ol SUlIll

3d. rii' ■■■ land : dgam u amalgamated on

ircary and acarcely
. ith in.- sand.
mi ii- simplicity ti t tufflcli n recommendation for It*
general as* asaCos I rlatlou

- dI the Machine.
led .it the late Mechanics1 fair.

: i.irr or nrKKD tin- beat "i
results wei i

Sth Thorn lutioclos ~' or stopping to clean out the ial-

ntly no waste trmn any Inatien-

ti the pari ol the attendant

riili In oxlllbltlnn Hi- working of (he machine (It Is not
ran empty), all cli o ■ i 1 1 tailings, from so pounds
and upwards, are concentrated Unit parties may see fit to
tost the machine with.

Give It u trial, and wtlUfaet ion :- -ii irantced. All orders
and any Information required) add rate,

AMUtEW 1IUXTER,
Novelty Iron Worts, Pramool Jt, Sun PrancllCO,
15vU-3m Or 10 E. T. STEEN, Agent

BATJX & G-UIOD S
Separator «fc Amalffamator

65

To Printers.

We have for sale, at abarcaln, a Second-hand Ilalf-Medl

in pargest Blze), Rugglea' Engine Job-Prlntine Press, of

most approved pattern. It b in excellent condition, and

warranted tu work u.i good as new. Apply soon, at the

OfllCO Of tllO MlMNG AND SCIKNT1FIC PnKSS. 19VlUf

H.E l" l" j: L»e

American Double Turbine

THIS Willi 1.. Willi 11 HAS HAD THE
most unnreccdi nt< ■' «iti r it boo! ever

oiadi md w lilchhasg n whenever

am d, Is no« for ■ ORANT. 310 Washington

msdeslrlng lo use water-
power can i"* supplied. The ■ Wheel* are adapted to use
from in i.. WXW Inches of water, and from ^ reel to
fall Lei us know how much wator you haveelthor i'i
miner's Inches or cubic feei per minute, what fall you bave,

and what power you require Wrii * ion I I ir circular tu

KNAPF A- GRANT,
— also— San I'rmiclsco.

I^eiTol'e Lever Jacks,

Kor railroads, cars, or wagonii i Railroad Jacks for en-
gines and cars; Trai , with which throe
in. 'ii, wiiii ii pair ui these Jacks, i an It vcl more track In n
day tii an twelve men working in the ordinary manner;
also. Track Jnoks for relieving the axloof pressure to re-
place the brass. These Jacks are now n general use In the
Eastern State*, and give entire satisfaction. Also, Wagon

and Triu-k Jacks ol" the nm-l -iie< nui- in;ike and kind.
for Mile by ICXAPP A GKAN'T,

I2vl2-3m San l'runclseo,

VAKINKY'S

PATENT AMALGAMATOR.

Theae Mmhiacs Stand Vnrlvaltd.

■ a ■ on -. they

, as bi i n, oi « 111 be, spared to

ui led In the mot nor, and of

number now In operation, not ant has ever re-

■ mi and Increasing -u-iuand tor

. ,.i their merits.

[earn directly Into
. . ii'.'d.

This Amalgamator Operates as Follows:
The pan being QUcd, the motion ef the mailer forces the
puii. to Hi'1 center, where U i- flraw n •■• « " ihn<nt:h me ap-
erture and between the Rrlndfns, ui !." ■-• > Iwnce h Is
thrown i.i ili..' i« rlplicry Into the qutckallver. The curved
>, where II passes down,
and lo the .-.i-.ui:.. ■ ma M is constantly

. iing inrraccsand
Into Hi.' .|iii.'k-.iiv.'r, niiiii the ..:■,. in reduced W an Impalpa-
ble powder, and the metal nmalgai
Betters made on the mine principle excel all others.—
. the pulp -., , , .. . n contact

wiiii quicksilver, that the partlulea are rapidly and own
p)i 1,'iv absorbed.
Mill men are invited to examine tbese pans and seUersfor
, at the PACIFIC rOUNDIlY,

Ivl sail 1'r.inclsco.

these

snow In

HACK VOLUMES.

Back flies of the Mining and Scientific Phess, from Jan-
uary 1st, 1861, to the present time, will be tarnished at $3
per volume of six months; bound in cloth, $5

J. B. Cose, Busikbss agency. — Makes private sales of
Property aud Business Places of every description, in tbo
alty'and throughout the State ; procures partuern with
large and sruull amounts of money; negotiates sales of
illinium property, and does a General Agency Business.
Satronuge solicited by mail, exprosa, or by personal ap-
plication at the office, 402 Montgomery Street, San Fran-
Otsco, California. 2ivlltf

Machinery.

EXCELSIOR DOUBLE ACTIWG

Suction n d Force Pump.

\V. 3>. Hooker's Patent, August 15, 18G5.

THE STJB*iCItBBEKS» OFFER FOE SALE
ilie following sl/.cs of the ahove-nanicd celebrated
Pump, acknowledged lobe the best Double Acting Pump
known to be In use. They are more ea.sily set in position,
and are more durable and compact ilnm any other Double
Acting Force Pump; ilicy are also worked with very little
frjctlon. and have greater forcing power ihan other pumps
of like size. They are adapted to work by Hand, wind-mill,
horse, or steam-power.

No. 1— Cylinder 2M in., stroke 6 in.

So 2— Cylinder 3 in , stroke 7 in.

ho. 'A— Cylinder 4 in., stroke 10 in.

No. 4— Cyllii'or 5 In., stroko 15 in-

Ko. 5— Cylinder 6 in., stroke 18 in.

The Nos. 4 and 5 are Mining Pumps.

We have also for sale a lull assortment of Pump Fixtures,
such as Iron Pipe, Hose, Brass Goods, etc.

J. TV. BKITTABT & CO.,

12vl2-3m 1AI Front street,

Is the most Important improvement in mining macliineiy
eve" introduced. Ii was nwardvd Ilie FlItST 1'UEMIUM at
the San Francisco Mechanics' Pair for 1864, where it proved
itself tn be Hie best Separator and Amalgamator among all
the competitors. Constructed on principles ~
Scientific Knowlkdgk with Peaotidal bxi
Pans extract more gold and silver I mm their ores than any
others In use, as a few hours trial will demonstrate Mill
men will llnd It to their advantage to employ these pani
Separators, In addition to the ordinary Aniulgati ™ ■
use, and to re-work tlieir old tailings,

Tnecost of these pans Is inconsiderable, and their struc-
ture Is such that they can be readily separated In parts con-
v( in, in for packing on mules. Among the many advanta-
ges possessed by BAOX & CUIOD'S Pan, are the folltwlnc:
The i riding cost lor ul tendance ; Its small cost; Its portabil-
ity: The large ouantitv ol pulp it can operate upon in a giv-
en time; It may be worked even weeks without stopping
as it Is constructed to work continuously; The complete
thoroughness of the separation of the rock Irom the metals
and the trilling power required to work them; They can be
attached to auv ordinary crushing apparatus.

We have the pleasure of referring parties interested to
the following parties, who have our Pan in use,: Jefterson-
(■in Mining Company. Bowman's Ranch, Nevada county;
The French Mill, Nevada City; Crall's Gravel Cement
Works .Nevada cuiintv: Waliman'a Chlorination Works,
Nevada. Cal.; Gobi Hill Quartz Mill. Washoe.

Manufactured at the Vulcan Iron Works and San Fran-
cisco Koundry, San Francisco, and at Heugh & Thorn's
foundry, Nevada City.

Foriurttier particulars, or to see this Pan in operation,
call on or address j. B. BAT7X,

Fremont Street, near Mission, adjoining the San PranelBco
Iron Works, San Francisco. 4v8-lidl

A RARE CHANCE FOR INVESTMENT.

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For the lit

Ever Invented. Numcr.
ol Factorle9, Foundrie
sliowii. atteBtlnc 10 its i
the expense of lii^'li chi
PumiihlL'ts c

TO PLACER MINERS AND OTHERS.

Hepbiu'n «fe Peterson's

AKAX.G-AMATQU.

THE SUBSCRIBERS WOULD CALL THE ATTENTION
of the Mining Public to their Reducer and Amalga-
mator, and also to their Separator for reducing aud separat-
ing the mineral from

Gold and Silver Orca,

Manufactured and exhibited at the Vulcan Iron Worlts, Nos
137 and 139 First street, San Francisco.

These machines secure to the Miner a more Expeditious
and Perfect Reduction and Amalgamation, a less liability
to accident and delay, and a greater amount of useful effect
In proportion to the power employed to keep them In opera-
tion than any other machine now In use for producing simi
-ar results. This fact is attested to by their general adoption
and preference at all the principal Reduction Works in
Nevada ; among which may he mentioned the Oould
A Curry Mill, the Silver State Reduction Works, Zcphvr
Flat Mill, Pioneer Mill, Eastern Slope Mill, Phoanix Mill,

aSir This Amalgamator may be seen in operation at the
European Metallurgical Works, Bryant St. bet. 3d and 4th.
[Illustrated in the Mining and Scientific Prea9, April 9th,
8M.] HEPBURN Jt PETERSON.

nov8 3m«

Lii.lo OLant.

Improved Steam Hyphong,

STATE AND COUNTY RIOHTS FOR SALE BV THE

PATENTEE,

No. 3£0 Pine street.

Information will be sent or given to parties upon appli-
cation, by letter or otherwise, to or by the patentee or the
owners of ilie Mim-rs' Foundry, where the Pumps are on
exhibition and for sale, 24G First street, San J) raucisco.
LIST OF PRICES:

Little Qiakt.

,.$65

BENT TUBE.

Iron, 4 lu dl S100

" Sin. dl 76

" 2in.dl 60

" lKln.dl 3°

Brass, 1 In. dl 25

>t cliimney T0p

ts testimonials from Proprietors
Steamers, Hotels, etc.. can be

• ii In i - ui en ating draft, saving
neys, and n great saving of fuel.

drawings and tcstlnv

nlal.s will be sent free, upon application hv letter nr other-
wise to the patentee, E. A. SEE.V JtlfLgJBX,

Or J. E. JOERGENSEN,
12vl'23m No. 328 Kearny street, San Francisco.

Tlie Mleelaanics* Institute

PREMnj.VI SILVER MEDAL

TO BRUCKNEK'S

MECHANICAL ROASTING FURNACE.

Parties wishing to erect such Furuace.*, are requested to
leave their i rders with

T. KAXT-ES.'IBEKO',
12vll 410 Market street, San Francisco.

QUARTZ BREAKER

Is now extensively used for breaking hard masses of

tjuax'tz or Ores

To a size suitable fur stamps. These machines are patented,

and are In practical operation in

CALIFORNIA, AUSTRALIA,

WASHOE,
ENGLAND, FRANCE,

AND

THE ATLANTIC STATES.

These Machines, or circulars containing further informa-
tion regarding them, may be obtained of the undersigned.

AddreB9- B£,AKLE A TYLEK,

Box 2077 San Francisco Post Office.
CHAS. T. BLAEE, E. TYLER, WM. P. BLAKE,

Idaho City. Michigan Bluff. San Francisco.

4vlU

Prater's Patent Concentrator

(Known as ffuifbERFORD & PRATER'S Concentrator,)

M-lNUrACTCUKD AT Tilt;

San Francisco Foundry and Steam
Engine Works.

Corner Fremont and Hlnslon Streets.

All orders promptly attended to.

2vl2 BEVOK, IJIXSMOKE A: CO.

Sterens' Pressure Packing.

Pa^entca March 7tli, 1SC5.

Pressure Packing is now conceded, by tbo hest engi-
neers, to be tbo most effectual method of making and
keeping the metallic ring of pistons steam-tight,

STEYkNs' PACKING has the advantage of heing cheaper

lo first cost than the ordinary paCkitlgj and can bo appUed"
to old style pistons with very Utile dlteraticn or detention.
In place Of testimonials, the Patentee requite Of those
who are using the pit) Spring packing to Inquire of the
owners of the various engines which now have this pack-
log in use — some of which have been running from three
to twelve. jnpnths without being opened, or showing any
descriptive leak — and act upon their recommendation.

Further particulars can be had bv applying to the
Patentee, ANJiRKW STEVENS, Master Mechanic, Alameda
Railroad, or at the VULCAN IRON W()RKS, where they
an be seen, at any time, in course of construction.

10df ANDREW STEVENS.

Portable Steam Engines !

•Btoauli-y's"

'Mutineer**" Make,

COMBINING THE MAXIMUM OF EFFICIENCY,

a fca»I?UTflbIlity, and Economy, with the Minimum of
J(£&ii? Weight and Price.

These Engines are favorably known, a large
i*^';-' .'.'■■' number being in use on this coast tbr hoisting,
punn i;i;,r, threshing, milling and mining purposes.

Steam can be gotup on these Engines in firieen minutes
after reach inn the place of operation, and the lime, expense
of settinu boilera, machinery, and "construction account"
saved, (v, hieh is often the difference lielween 1 1 it? successful
and unsuccessful prosecution vf milling enterprises,) in
fact, the portable principle is the pioneer's friend, and ena-
hles him to draw engines on their own wheels to his cabin
door, and plant on the outermost condnos of civilization
ihesawand gristmill, and it has done and will do more
lo help subdue the continent than any other of the modern
motors which are crowding society and normalizing the
world.

All sizes on hand from 3 to 30 horse power, with and
without carriages.

Also, Portable Saw and Grist Mil's.
For sale by TKEAWWEtt «fc CO.,

3vlz-3ni Corner of From and Market streets.

PETRGLEUiVI STOVES-

A MOST "USEFUL 1BTVEXTIOX FOK ALL

JA. manner of COOKING- and for IltuMiVG. wiihout any
litter, as ushcs or soot. Cheap and convenient, and pecu-
liarly suited to Ihe wanis of this community.

ookingbv them is divested of its disa^reeablencss, and
becomes a pastime, as many can testify, who have used
them in this city. To he seen at

318 Montgomery gtreet*
Where they arc for sale by

BULLAKB <fc BATTLES,

Proprietors for California.
San Francisco, March 3d, 1S66. !U-vl2

FOE SALE

A. STEAM ENGINE!

1Q-INCH CYLINDER. F DK-1'OOT STROKE, IN PER-
XO feci Order. Inquire nt VULCAN IKON WORKS, 137
and 139 Firstatreot, or to

KETSE1I.1SS & CO.,
2CvlItf 311 and 313 California stveet

PA.G1±'& PATENT

— - — FOlt —

RAISING SUNKEN VESSELS! '

SKIPPIXCl ASTD Kli'STlffiAK'CE COSfPA.
nies, and oilier parlies upon tins coast or in the Atlan-
tic Stfttea, bavins occasion to avail tlieinseivcH of this
invention, which lias been tried, nnd provid a success, will
please address 'or the present, JOSEPH UuVIN-NlSY, isiid
Siocltton street, San Francisco.

AUSTIN 2. PAGE,
12vl2-tf Patentee.

By Exrmas. — Two cents per copy will be added to our
usual rates of subscription (to pay Wells, Fargo & Co'.'a
tariff) on papers sent by express. If couuectiug expresses
in the Interior make additional charges, subscribers must
themselves settle the same.

240

®fo pining m& Mmtlik §»**.

The cattle plague which is working such
terrible destruction in Europe, is probably the
same which has afflicted the world, at intervals,
from the earliest periods of civilization. It is,
no doubt, the same as that to which Virgil
refers, when he wrote —

* * * whose ijerds to death it sweeps,
High i.i the stalls itpiles the loatlisome heaps.

It visited England about the middle of the
last century, at which time it continued its
ravages twelve years. It subsequently visited
Holland, where it continued for eighteen years.
No human agency has yet availed to stop its
career ; it continues until it apparently dies

out by natural causes.

«-- » ^ » » . —

Petroleum in Europe. — Reports of discov-
eries of oil springs in various parts of Europe
are being given in the English papers. Those
papers predict that the discoveries are such
as to warrant the conclusion that they will
soon be able to obtain a full supply for all de-
mands without having ' to resort to America.
It is possible that these accounts are exag-
gerated, although they appear to be received

with much credence by the Eastern press.

« — ►—- ^^ ■» .

The Hopeful Builder. — A swallow, in the
Spring, came to our granary, and 'neath the
eaves essayed to make a nest, and there did
bring wet earth and straw and leaves. Day
after day she toiled with patient heart ; but
ere her work was done, some sad mishap the
tiny fabric spoiled, and dashed it to the ground.
She found the ruin wrought, but not cast down,
forth from the place she flew ; and with her
mate fresh earth and grasses brought, and built
her nest anew. But scarcely had she placed
the last soft feather on its ample floor, wheo
wicked hands, or chance, again laid waste the
ruin o'er. But still her heart she kept, and
toiled again ; and last night, hearing calls, I
looked, and lo! three little swallows slept with-
in the earth-made walla. What truth is here,
0 man ! hath hope been smitten in its early
dawn, hath cloud o'ercast thy purpose, trust or
plan, have faith, and struggle on 1

Labor and Recreation. — Recreation is in-
tended to the mind as whetting is to the scythe,
to sharpen the edge of it, which would other-
wise grow dull and blunt. He, therefore, that
spends his whole time in recreation, is ever
whetting, never mowing ; his grass may grow,
and steed 'starve ; as contrarily he that always
toils and never recreates, is ever mowing, never
whetting — laboring much to little purpose. As
good no scythe as no edge. Then only doth
the work grow forward when the scythe is so
seasonably and moderately whetted that it may
cut, and so cut that it may have the help of
sharpening. — Bishop Hall.

Important Educational Movement. — The
San Jose Patriot says that the Methodists of
this State are engaged in one of the most ex
tensive educational enterprises of the day.
They have purchased a large tract of land on
the Stockton ranch, about midway between
Santa Clara and San Jose, on the Guadalupe
river. The ground is to be twenty acres upon
which the University buildings are to be
erected. The balance of the land is to be laid
out in lots and sold.

Figs grow directly from the bark of the tree
and are not developed from flowers, as is the case
with most other fruits.

OUK 3fEW YOKE AGENCY.

Mr. Geo. M Newtos ia our authorized agent in New York
City, and will receive advertisements and subscriptions for
the Mining and Scientific Press at regular rates. Sample
copies of our weekly and monthly issues can be procured
by calling upon him, at the olrice of tile " Stockholder,'

by calling m " 'ii
lin. lit Wilt:

lain Afreet.

STATIONERY AND PAPEK

WABEHOTJSE.

JOHN" G-. HODGE & CO.,

Nob. 418 and -l"iO Clay street, San Francisco,

I1IP0RTEE3 AND DEALERS IN

Sationery, 13 1 an It Books,

SCHOOL BOOKS & CHEAP PUBLICATIONS

Together with.

Plat Cap, Polio* Post, and Ledger Paper,

Envelope Paper, Colored Medium, etc.

WRAPPING PAPER, PAPER BAGS, Etc.

We keep a large atock of the above line of goods, ■which
■we offer to the trade at the lowest market rates.
Prompt attention given to country orders.

£5r Blank Booka manufactured to order, -JE8
13vl2-3m

NOTICE TO QUARTZ MINERS.

l^fe|Plllllii|||l|lli[ll;IN ' "
I X \ "

Hendy's Improved Patent Self-Discharging Sulphurets
PRATER OONOENTEATOE

Is Keceiviug TTnivei'sal Favor.

Reference is made to the following Mills which are using the Prater Concentrator, with some of the improvements
attached. The Self-Discharging Sulphurets has been more recently adapted, and the public attention is called to
examine its workings:

STEPHENS' MILL, Humboldt County, Nevad
CHRYSOPOLIS MILL,

BLUE LEDGE MILL, near Spanish Flat, El Dorado Co.
CONEY MILL, Jackson, Amador County.
Messrs. TCJBBS & Otrs MILL, Sun Andreas, Amador Co.
WINTER'S MILL, Aimels Camp, Calaveras County.
CLIO MILL, Jacksonville, Tuolumne County.

U. S. REESE RIVER MILL, Austin,

CARROL & ASPINWALL MILL, Reese River, Nevada.
UNION MILL, El Dorado County, near Mini Springs.
NEW YORK AND EL DORADO CO..

And in use in other parts of this State; also in Idaho, Arizona, Colorado and Mexico.

As a further evidence of its worth, orders have been received recently from the proprietors of the following: mills,
all of whom are using these Concentrators, or have works in the immediate neighborhood of mills using them, viz.:

One Concentrator ordered for the Conev Mill, Jackson, Amador County, by Messrs. Blgelow & Bro., of this city.

Three Concentrators tor the Spring Hill Mill, Volcano, Amador Oounjv.

Two Concentrators for the Golden Gate Mill, Volcano, Amador County.

Four Concentrators for the Raw Elide Ranch Mill, Sonom, Too In nine County.

They may be seen in operation at the GOLDEN STATE FOUNDRY, No. lii First Street, San Francisco.

BSj-For explanation ot the above engraving, and other particulars, send for a Circular.

JOSHUA HEJfDT,

Svl2tf No. 402 Montgomery street, Room 3, 4th floor.

HEXJSTOX, HASTINGS & CO.,

THE

FA&ELLOTXAJSUE1 clothiers

OF SAN FRANCISCO,
ABE SELLING

THIEIJR NEW STYLES
— OF —

CLOTHIMG, FURNISHING- GOODS, TRUNKS, BAGS, AND VALISES,

14vl2-3m «g, .At Reduced Prices. -S8

Stationery & Drawing Paper

WAKEHOCSE.

GEORGE B. HITCHCOCK & CO.

Blank TSooli Manufacturers,

Counting House, Insurance & Bank Stationers,

HAVE THE LARGEST AND BEST SELECTED STOCK

— OF —

EIPfE STATIONEBY,

Writing and Drawing Paper

On the Pacific Coast.

«^- TRADE SUPPLIED ON LIBERAL TERMS, -fflt
41S and -ilj Sutter street,

15vl2 Sau Francisco.

Prater's Concentrator.

NOTICE.

fTlHE TTXDEKSIGXEB IS STH.3L MASH-

-*- facturing PRATER'S CONCENTRATORS, at

Devoe *fe Sins more' s machine and Iron Works,

SAN FRANCISCO.
83= Machines constantly kept on hand, to supply orders
at the shortest notice.

Address : MORGAN HUNGERFORD,

10-vl2 San Francisco, Cal.

California Steam Navigation

B^iel COMPANY.

Steamer CAPITAL CAPT. E. A. POOLE.

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( Somber 10.

TABLE OF CONTENTS.

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SUGAR ON THE PAOIFIO COAST.

The Sandwich Islands are destined to serve
the same purpose to the western coast of North
America that the West India Islands have so
filing done to the eastern portion of this Conti-
nent and to Europe— they are to become the
groat source from whence we are to receive our
supply of sugar and
tropical fruits. The
sugar cane is indige-
nous to those Islands,
and can be cultivated
(Jb'ere to its highest
degree of perfeclion.
Upon this group there
are already about thir-
ty-three sugar planta-
tion, the first of
which was commenced
about the year 1847 ;
but was not consider-
ed a successful enter-
prise until some four
years after. Since
BS the sugar inter-
ests there have con-
tinued steadily to in-
crease, until the pres-
ent time. The ex-
ports of sugar last
year reached the large
imount of 15,000,01111
pounds. A very large
quantity of molasses
was also exported.

This group of Is-
lands consists of thir-
teen in number, five of
which are, however, mere islets ; the other
eight are inhabited, containing a population
of about 75,000 souls, with an area of nearly
7,000 square miles. .Hawaii is the largest and
most eastern of the group, and contains more
superficial territory than the entire State of
Connecticut.

The Islands are mountainous, with beautiful
Blopes, and contain numerous fertile valleys.
They are situated almost directly in the track
of several very important sea routes : besides
being themselves the principal depots for the
Pacific whaling fleet. They are almost in a
direct line between this city and Japan and
China.

The capital, and principal port of the group,
is Honolulu, which is situated on the island of
Oahu. A steam propellor is kept constantly
running between the capital and the other
islands of the group. The produce of all the
islands is collected at Honolulu, from whence
all exports are made. A large fleet of inter-
island schooners is employed in this business.

The Dumber of sugar plantations has tlonfeled

within the past three years. The (iovernment
of iln. (elands is modeled very much after that
of Great Britain.

Several el the larger plantations yield annu-
ally from 700 to 800 tons of sugar. Native
labor is chiefly employed ; although receutly
numbers of coolies have been imported. Tliese
coolies are landed there at a contract cost of
$80 each, and bound for five years at a
monthly rate of wages of from $4 to So, and
found.

The principal thing now needed to develop
the resources of these islands is capital ; the
requirements for which are very large in plan-
tation business. All the sugars now raised
there are consumed on this coast, and yet the
supply from that source is but a little over one-

lliis class of machinery, and are now prepared
to execute orders for any kind which may be
required either in the production of the raw
material, or for refining purposes.

In the annexed engraving we give a repre-
sentation of a set of sugar rolls, to be driven
by horse power, or which may be readily ad-
justed for steam or water. This apparatus
consists of three heavy iron rollers, keyed on
heavy wrought, iron shafts, working in properly
constructed bearings, fitted into massive cast
iron head stocks, the whole firmly bolted to a
heavy iron bed plate, which also forms the pan
into which the 'cane juice is received, from the
first operation to which it is subjected.

The machinery required in the manufacture
and refining of sugar is among the most expen-
sive and complicated of any which enters into

third of the demand for this port. There is no
reason why the business there may not be in-
definitely increased, even beyond the immedi-
ate demand here, by seeking foreign markets.

The city of San Francisco has an important
interest in the building up of the sugar busi-
ness at the Sandwich Islands, from the fact
that such an industry will call for a large
amount of machinery, which must be furnished
from this city. Steam engines, boilers, sugar-
rolls, evaporating pans, water and horse pow-
ers, gearing, shafting, conducting pipes, etc.,
will be wanted, just in proportion to the extent
of the busiuess. Numerous orders for this
kind of machinery have already been filled ;
and the demand therefor is rapidly increasing.
The first machinery introduced at the Islands
was obtained Irom England. Experience,
however, has proven that it can be now eco-
nomically purchased in San Francisco.

The proprietors of the Miners' Foundry have
taken much pains to procure the latest and
most approved drawings and specifications for

the range of industrial pursuits ; and the es-
tablishment of a heavy interest of this kind on
the Pacific Coast, supported by the raw mate-
rial drawn from the neighboring islands,
cannot fail to add largely to the extent of the
mechanical interest of San Francisco.

The quality of Hawaiian raw sugars averages
very high, and it is gratifyiug to remark the
satisfactory results which have generally at-
tended the sugar interests of the Islands dur-
ing the past year. It is also a matter of con-
gratulation and a most significant fact, that
Hawaiian sugars have reached the highest
value on our list of imports, although the
quantity imported is exceeded by that from'
Manila.

From official returns at our Custom House,
we gather the following summary of weight
and value of Sugars imported into San Fran-
cisco during the year 181)5, receipts of which
were divided as follows :

Hawaiian Islands. ffes 13.651.505 $862,017

Manila 14 .46* 140 ■ 545,835

Pel* .. 3,£29,I01 202.242

CMua'. .'.'.".".'.... 2,276.109 112.531

All otlior places. 1,330487 57,520

Tolal :..... tt>3 34,058,402 $1,780,796

The California Building, and Loan So-
ciety.— This institution, which was first inau-
gurated some five years since, under the chief
management of Mr. Thomas Mooney, its pres-
ent president, has recently greatly enlarged its
sphere of usefulness, and is now a joint stock
company with 400 partners, managed by nine
directors, with a paid up capital of $250,000.
The society has purchased and fitted up a very
fine building for a banking house, on California
street, next door above Sansome. The princi-
pal object of this institution is to assist indus-
trious persons to erect dwellings for homesteads,
etc."; and to extend the facilities of bank ac-
commodation in a more liberal manner than
has hitherto been done in this city. Hundreds
of families, it is said, have already possessed
themselves of comfortable homesteads through
its aid. The new build-
ing was inaugurated a
few days since, on
which occasiona large
number of our substan-
tial moneyed men were
present, several of
whom addressed the
meeting. Mr. Mooney
read the new proposi-
tions of the Directors
(which will be found
in our advertising col-
umns),and commented
upon each article. He
said that the credit
hitherto afforded by
the banks of California,
was totally inadequate
to the wants of the
commercial and indus-
trial classes of the
people. What mer-
chant or manufacturer
could start any enter-
prise on a thirty days'
credit and the appre-
hension of steamer
day? They had the
finest country that the
sun shone upon, yield-
ing the finest white
wheat, finest wool,
finest vegetables, fin-
est wines, and the
earth plethoric with
gold, silver, quicksil-
ver and other metals,
and yet thonsands of persons were out of em-
ployment, and crying aloud for work. This,
he thought, arose from the want of liberal
banking and longer credits. The Building
and Loau Society had resolved on extending
accommodation to manufacturers, shipping and
general trade, not for thirty days, but for thirty
weeks. His remarks were received with hearty

cheers.

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C. E. Geddes, architect, No. 315 Mont-
gomery street, between fine and California,
room 14 (up stairs), can be consulted at all
times in reference to plans, ustinmt.es, specifica-
tions and detail drawings, lor all kinds of build-
ings. Any work above described submitted
to him, will be attended to with accuracy and
dispatch.

Coke For Rheumatism.— Those suffering
from rheumatic complaints should go for relief
where experience has proved the efficacy of the
remedies administered. Dr. Johnson has had
remarkable success in rheumatic operations.
The case of Daniel Somerset is a notable proof
of his skill. His office is No. 700 Market
street. — California Leader.

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<&om\mmat\on$.

In this Department we invtte the free discbssion of all
proper subjects— correspondents alone being responsible lor
the ideas and theories they advance.

[Written for the Mining and Scientific Press.]

Sodium Amalgamation.

WHY DOES SODIUM ASSIST THE AMALGAMATION
OF METALS?

Sometime since, and before I had heard of
the use of sodium as an assistant in amalgamat-
ing metals, I prepared the result of the follow-
ing experiment for publicatien. Circumstances
delayed it, but I now give it to the interested
for what it is worth. Having given my views
to several practical men in this city, they tell
me that the theory explains many things which
they have met in their experience that were
incomprehensible to them, and they have urged
me to make it public.

THE EXPERIMENT.

Take a clean tumbler and fill it about two-
thirds full of clear water ; then drop a little
finely pulverized metallic powder upon the
water. Gold dust or bronze, (such as printers
U3e, and nearly every printer has it,) or silver
powder will answer, provided it be sufficiently
fine. Then stir it smartly with the handle of
a spoon or the blade of a knife. It will be
seen that the powder will Dot sink in the
water ; but, on the contrary, the more it is
stirred the more obstinately it keeps at the
top. When you have sufficiently demonstrated
to your own satisfaction the almost impossibil-
ity of sinking the metal, which, being heavier
than the water, by the laws of gravity should
sink, drop into the tumbler a little caustic
potash or soda, and stir a little, the powder
will then be seen to leave the top, and in a
short time settle at the bottom of the water.

THE CAUSE OF THE METAL FLOATING.

Atmospheric air adheres with great tenacity
to any highly polished surface, and is very dif-
ficult to displace. It preserves a knife-blade
by preventing the moisture from getting to it
to oxitiize it. Dip a knife-blade or a razor
into water, and drawing it out you will find that
it has not been wet— a film of air interposed
between it and the water. So with each par-
ticle of dust which you placed on the water in
the tumber. Notwithstanding its being so ex-
ceedingly fine, it is surrounded with a layer of
atmospheric air as thick as that on the surface
of a knife-blade. The particle being round
and smooth, no mechanical means which you
can use will displace the air so that the water
can get to it, and the air being lighter than
water, acts as a balloon to sustain the piece of
metal. If you agitate it iu the water with a
spoou, or force it down by any other means, the
air will still stick to its piece of metal, and as
soon as you let it alone, it will rise to the sur-
face. How it is that the alkali makes the
air let go of its hold on the metal, I do not
know. The experiment shows that it does do
so, and the metal sinks.

APPLICATION OF THIS TREATMENT TO AMALGAMAT-
ING THE IMPALPABLE GOLD DDST IN QUARTZ
ROCK, AND ITS THEORY.

Suppose every particle of gold dust in
quartz rock to be as fine as the dust with
which this experiment is made (and much of it
is finer), very little of it would have its film of
air displaced by the mechanical operation of
crushing, although on account of much of it
clinging to the particles of quartz it would not
float; part ol it would sink to the bottom, part
would remain floating between the bottom and
the surface of the water, the film of air and the
quartz dust fighting for the mastery, the air
trying to take it to the top, and the quartz dust
tryine to pull it down. As long as the particle
of gold or silver remains covered with the air,
the mercury cannot come in contact with it any
more than can the water. The mercury to
take it up must come in contact with the
naked gold, and not with the gold protected
by a mantle of atmospheric air. Therefore, in
order to the effectual amalgamating of gold or
silver dust from quartz rock, some means must
be used to disperse the air surrounding the par-
ticles of dust. Heat will do this partially, but
caustic potash or soda will do it effectually. It
also acts as a deoxydizing agent— that is if the
oxyde of some base metal should be in contact
with the guld.it will remove it or clean the
gold, and it will keep the mercury clean.

About one pound of caustic potash or soda

will remove the air from metal that is im-
mersed in five gallons of water. Does not this
explain the cause of the advantage derived
from the use of sodium? If this is the true
theory, whence the uecessity of using the ex-
pensive metal itself? It cannot be denied that
the sodium is oxydized and becomes soda, and
is dissolved in the water in the pan. When
that takes place, and Dot until then, does the
sodium produce the beneficial results.

1 am aware that alkalies have been used in
amalgamating pans with . partial success. But
have they been used intelligently? Common
potash or soda of commerce in the best state in
which you can buy it, is composed of forty or
fifty per cent, of carbonate. . In transporting it
to the mines, and from exposure to the air
when opened, a much larger percentage is
turned into carbonate, and in that state is of
little use to disperse the atmospheric uir. To
be effectual for this purpose, it must be as
nearly caustic as possible.

In regard to the electrical effect resulting
from the use of alkalies in the amalgamating
pans, my experience proves that it cannot be
otherwise than highly beneficial. Zinc, lead,
and antimony would be taken up in large
quantities by a caustic alakline solution, when
contained in an iron vessel. I have used, and
for some purposes prefer to all others, especi-
ally for precipitating the reguliue copper, a
battery composed of iron and zinc in a solution
of caustic potash. Wm. Hilmer.

San Francisco, April, 1866.

[Written for tbe Mining and Scientific Press.]

Influx, of Water into Mines.

BY PROFESSOR ROWLANDSON, F. G. S. L.

A recent number (10th February last) of the
London Mining Journal, contains a brief but
most interesting letter from Mr. Charles Baw-
den, an able Cornish mining engineer, relative
to the above caption. Iu the course of the
letter, Mr. Bawden shows by actual gauging,
that the water discharged through the " Gwen-
nap Main Adit " only amounted to one-half
of the quantity pumped from the lower levels
to the adit, from which the inference' is posi-
tive that one-half the water drawn from below,
in its passage along the adit again percolates
into the mine, thus causing a double charge for
pumping, 'this is one of many instances that
could be adduced, where an immense outlay
is occasioned in mining from non-attention to
what is oftentimes mistakenly considered a
very trivial cause.

Few persons, perhaps, would be particularly
struck with the above fact, from causes not
now necessary to explain ; the writer of this
article was more than twenty years ago induced
to believe that the fact was pretty nearly as
stated by Mr. BawdeD,aud about that time
he so informed the managers of the great
mines in the Gwennap district, as also those
interested in the great workiugs ol the con-
tiguous districts of Cambourne, Gwinnear, etc.,
and was laughed at by every self-styled practi-
cal mining captaiu — the cost so occasioned
being classed by these practical men as too
contemptible to be noticed.

I believe it was at the last meeting of the
British Association, that another gentleman
demonstrated that fully one-third more water
was raised Irom the coal mines in the district
of the ten yard coal in Staffordshire, than the
entire rainfall, which would be equivalent to
the proportion found to be raised in excess
at Gwennap, as returning to tbe mines after
being raised to the surface. To remedy the
evil, Mr. Bawden recommeuds that tbe water
raised to the surface should be conveyed
through secure tubes or channels until dis-
chaged from the mouth of the adit. I would,
however, suggest that when practicable a step
in addition should be adopted, namely, that
where the nature of the grouud permits, such
water-tight channels or tubes should be pro-
longed on the hillside to a point below the
level of the water in the mine before the latter
is permitted to run free. On this coast where
pumping is so costly, such precautions are
doubly valuable.

The gold bearing quartz in the vicinity of
the Great Falls of the Potomac, abuut four-
teen miles from Washington City, is beginning
to attract considerable attention.

No change has been made in the form of the
plow used iu Sicily since the times of the
Romans.

[Written l'or tile Mining and Scientific Press.]

Mining About Greenwood, El Dorado County.

Editors Press : — Having a few spare min-
utes, I thought I would give you an idea of
the mining prospects of the neighborhood,
around Greenwood. I never saw better look-
ing lodes (for gold) in any place in tbe country,
than are to be seen here, and I am greatly
surprised that so little effort has been made to
develop them.

One ledge especially, which I recently visited,
I found with a hole sunk upon it on the " toot-
wall," twenty feet deep and twenty-five feet
long, being in fact an open cutting. Out of
this cutting there has been $1,000 taken ; yet,
owing to the ground being a little soft and
timber required, this apparently very valuable
mine is not worked. The croppings are from
eight to ten feet thick, and can be traced at
intervals for miles, and much free gold can be
seen throughout this whole extent. I obtained
two bits to the pan from some of the fine
quartz. I gave my opinion of its merits to
the owners of this mine, and explained how
they might work it to advantage. Since
my visit, I have been informed that in a few
days they will commence to sink a new shaft,
nine feet long by five feet wide, and I have
no doubt that in a very short time a valuable
mine will be the result ; of which I will duly
post you, so that this much-neglected place
may have that attention paid to it which it de-
serves.

It is true that Grass "Valley is famous for its
quartz mines ; of that fact I am fully aware,
as I have spent several years there ; but 1
know, also, that there are equally good pros-
pects here. All that is wanted here is capital
when as good mines as California can produce
will be found.

Now, gentlemen, you say in the city of Sau
Francisco, " All aboard for Grass Valley!" I
would say to you, "get on board for Green-
wood," and examine for yourself, when I am
satisfied your judgment will at once coroborate
my statements, and you will lie enabled thereby
to tell of the bidden treasures of this district.
I will at times keep you posted with regard to
the mining prospects of this place.

In conclusion I would say, that the chief
reason why more quartz ledges are not worked
here, is owing to the fact that the miners
are mostly engaged in placer mining, and the
further reason that they ure comparatively poor
and unacquainted with quartz, or any other
mining below the surface.

E. Powning.

Greenwood, April 9, 1866.

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New Mining Enterprise. — A new mining
enterprise ol no mean magnitude has been in-
augurated in our county, says the Monterey
Gazelle. Milpitas ranch, near the Mission San
Antonio, in the southern extremes of this
county, is to be worked by the Ning Yung
Company, who have bought it. It has long
been known that there were extensive fields of
gold-bearing placers in that section, and during
the wet season of every year parties have suc-
cessfully operated, although on the smallest
scale, making three dollars per day, alter pick-
ing dirt for some distance and panning or rock-
ing it out.

The Memory of a Mother. — When tempta-
tion appears, and we are almost persuaded to
do wrong, how often a mother's word of warn-
ing will call to mind vows that are rarely
broken. Yes, the memory of a mother has
saved many a poor wretch from going astray.
Tall grass may be growing over the hallowed
spot where all her earthly remains repose ; the
dying leaves of autumn may be whirled over
it, or the white mantle of winter may cover it
from sight; yet the spirit of her, when he walks
in the right path, appears, and gently, softly,
mournfully calls to him wheu wandering off
into the ways of error.

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New Orleans now has a population larger
by 60,000 than ever before ; Galveston and
other Texan cities are full to overflowing ; and
the same is said of Memphis, Mobile, Mont-
gomery, Atlanta, and all the towns of the
Southwest.

The eternity of tbe Union of tbe States con-
sists, essentially, in the fact of their indestructi-
bility. A star may dim, but not one shall ever
leave the constellation.

The increase of children in Iowa, between
the ages of five and twenty-one years, during
the year 1865, was 28,4U.

[Written for the atining and Scientific Press.]

Reese River Correspondence.

Editors Press:— In your issue ol March
31st, I observe a letter from Mono county,
California, entitled " The Cause of Failure in
Mining Enterprises," in which the incapability
of mining superintendents is touched upon in
no very mild manner, and being of like opinion
with your correspondent, with your permis-
sion , would extenuate upon the present " mode "
of conducting mining enterprises, particularly
as they have come under my observation in this
Reese River section, with the hope that they
may prove worthy of your consideration. I
should judge your correspondent to be one of
much practical experience in mining ; at all
events, his observations of the manner of the
proceeding in mining by inexperienced men are
correct. He is also perfectly correct in saying
that the slow progress of development of our .
mining interests ia the result of inexperienced
men being placed at their head. He also
says thatvve of Reese River can, to our sorrow,
vouch for the correcness of his remark. To
my regret, I must say we can.

Reese River is at present in a worse condi-
tion, in respect to development of mines, than,
it was three years .since. Originally the mines
were held and owned by the discoverers — men
who immigrated here in tbe early days of the
country, whose only hope of success was in the
development of their respective mines, which
development was prosecuted with all the energy
their limited means would admit of. Through
accident, as it were, some Eastern capitalists
were induced to interest themselves in our
midst merely as a venture. And from that
time to the present, with all the capital that
has been expended, we have beeo pretty much
at a stand still, all original owners only wishing
to sell, leaving the unfinished work of develop-
ment to the purchasers. But Eastern capital
ists have interested themselves by degrees to
such an extent that they are the virtual own-
ers and possessors of the whole section ; and
to them alone in the future must we look for
succor and the development of our mineral
wealth.

The real blame for the slow progress of the
development of our mines is not wholly due
to the superintendents. They, as a general
thing, being pretty good fellows, always ready
to turn an " honest dollar," by accepting from
their patrons a position at a good salary, the
requirements of which position they are entirely
ignorant. They are satisfied in their positions
and their salaries ; and if their employers do
not meet with satisfactory returns, it is the'
company that is at lault in the choice of man-
agers, and not the mistakes the superintend-
ents make through ignorame or inexperience.

The proper course to pursue would be for
capitalists to engage practical men, experienced
in mining, to conduct such companies. Men
who have become miners through the use of
mining implements ; who have delved and
worked day after day in search of the "hidden
treasure," who can tell when the day is passed
whether the laborer is worthy of his hire, and
who have personal knowledge whether the
work of the day has been properly executed.

Eastern mining speculators have a mania for
mills, and have gratified their taste here to such
an extent, that there is at the present lime in
this county of Lander, at the lowest figure, at
actual cost of purchase and erection, two mil-
lion dollars of mill property lying idle ; while
those in constant and occasional milling do
not consume over thirty-five tons of ore per
diem. To cap the climax, there is no pros-
pect of a change for the better under the
present management. Some companies have
expended all their working capital on their
mills, and, consequently, have no means with
which to prospect; others having money are
prospecting after their own ideas of mining,
and generally with but little if any judgment or
success.

Those interested in mill property are unwil-
ling to invest even in fuel or timber to any
extent, even at good bargains ; their excuse
being they want ore first. ,

It is a lamentable fact that we are at a
,J stand-still, ' poised as it were upon a pivot.
Our success or ultimate destruction depends
alene upon the action of the possessors and
owners of our mineral lands, upon the proper
course of working, by placing at the head of
the enterprises men of experience and judg-

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243

roeut ; our destruction and alow depreciation,
as a mineral region, in the continuance of

By the

liog »e Bhull contioae

■ i -.v.- shall be led to

even mzainst our will and th- knowledge

ol the Vast richness of this section, tliut we are

a tola! wreck, and that mineral ia not und

never wua lound hero.

Thia state ol affairs ia truly provoking, and
pertieularly to thbto conversant with life
8tat-' of mining : iperiuteu leni

tht: true stale ol affairs,
but they argue very sensibly lor their Interest
try is atf good and better to tlreol
than to iui *ther.

few mine3 under the supervision <>f
, mg experience, and who can and
do take bold are doing well, and

the \\..ik dune thereon is a credit t.. tl

1 am not peculiarly in-
^rested mystdl, and not rcqu >at d so I

une or i wo instance* wherein there
1 1. i. a proper

The - ■ npany. situated on Lander

Jiill uci ■ ■■ . I '- Hubbard.

it* a producing mine, and is supplying the CoJi-
lorma mill with u sufficiency of or-e for her
.i ol ri very superior
qnulity. Through energy and judgment alone
j . ■ , ill ii sun attained; Tin.- mine ships

fully hilt' the bullion leaving Reese River ut
I

The Metacum mine ia another instance of
the fruit .it' experience and judgment in mining
SPhie mine ia situated ubput four miles northerly
Irom this city, und contains SOtI feel ; and un-
der the Roperintendebce of an experienced
minvrof long standing, Mr. John Jluwi-il.it
Snows b system in working and a thorough
ravelopmertt of the mine second to none as yet
Shown in this1 district. Tiie ledgti is cut by a
tunnel at a depth of 124 feet troin the surface,
from which point of tunnel there has beeu a
ised to the surface, showing a ledge
without a Maw the whole depth of from eighteen
inches to two and a half feet in thickness.
From said point or terminus of tunnel there
hits been a level run, both northerly and south-
erly, over 150 feet, uncovering the ledge, and
at no point in said level is the [edge at fault ;
thereby laying open over 3uo feet in length by
1'2-t- feet in depth of ledge, and ready for the
mill. This body of ore will average, per mill
working, at a sale estimate, §125 per ton.
Work is still being prosecuted both in the
levels and in sinking perpendicularly on the
vein, thy ledge increasing in width and rich-
ness as depth is attained ; and further, not
until there wus money sufficient (in ore) found
was there a mill contracted for. The company
have a mill upon the ground, and now in
course of erection, and by the 1st of August it
will be hammering away on the known produce
of their own mine, and will be founded, as
many others here are not, on a solid founda-
tion. Others I could name, and many a com-
petent man to fill the places with success, now
occupied by those incompetent to fill them,
eith-T to the advantage of their employers, or
to their own credit as managers. And I will
further say without reserve, that until altera-
tion is made, we shall continue to " drag," as
we have — to use a homely expression. — the
" cart being before the horse."

PROGRESS.

Austin, April 7, 1SG6.

Copper Discovery. — The Nevada Gazette
WE that great excitement is raging in Little
York township, caused by the discovery of a
copper ledge, believed to be immensely rich.
This ledge was discovered several mouths ago
by John Thorp, who resides at Hermitage
Ranch, while hunting on the other side of
Oreeuhorn. He made a location, and has sunk
a .-.halt some ten feet in depth upon the ledge,
finding copper ore of extraordinary richness.
The ledge has been traced from, Thorp's loca-
tion in a southerly direction to Bear river, and
northerly to Deer Mountain, within three miles
of Nevada, a distance of five or six miles.
Numerous extensions have been located, and
the country between Greenhorn and Bear
River is full of prospectors. Specimens taken
ffbin Thorp's shaft look exceedingly well, con-
taining much black oxide of copper and
peacock ore. An assay of ore, made a few
days ago, yielded thirty seven per cent, of cop-
per: but this was probably a choice specimen.
This is the most promising copper prospect
that has yet beeu discovered in the county, and
the indications are that the ledge will prove
valuable. Many of the locators think they
have a fortune secure, and some of them have
heretofore been interested in copper prospect-
ing, and are not likely to be easily excited.

More than one million of Webster's spelling-
books have, been sold to the South since last
April, aud the demand is so much greater than
the supply that the publishers have sent to
England to get it printed.

Hardening and Tempering Steel.

When steel is heated to a cherry-red color,
and then plunged iatd cold wa"U
«o extremely hard and brittle as to be unfit
for almost any practical purpose. To reduce
it from Ua extreme hardness is called by the
. workmen Unnptritty, and ia effi

[I lin point. The Bar

little brightened, exhibits, when

heated, various colors, depending op in the for-

of thin films of oxide*, which COO-

J stantiy i are is increased,

and by these colors it hoi been customary to

T the temper ol the Bteel. Bill B moTe

accurate, as well as convenient method, is to

:'h ami thermometer; the bath may be

■ut, or pi the fusible mixture ol i a i.

; bi ninth, oi . ii. leed, of any tluid whose

boiling-point is riot much under 600°. Into

this bath the articles to be tempi-red are pul

together with the bulb oi a tbennuihetor gradu-
al d to 'lie boiling pomt of mercury, The cor-
i-i'-ji ibdiOg d press at which the various colors
appear are Irom 43ir .to 600°. The first
change ta at about 430°, but this is too faint to
be distinguished^ except by comparison with
another piece of untempeivd polished steel.
At 460° the color is plnur. becoming deeper
as the temperature is iuet'eused ; at 500° the
color is brown; this is followed by a veil
binge with streaks of purple^ then pwiple^ and
at nearly 6UU? it is blue. The debtees at which
the respective colors are produced being thus
known, it follows that the workman has only
to hoat the bath, with its contents, up to the
required point, For example, suppose the
blade of a penknife (or one hundred of them)
to require tempering: they are suffered to re-
main in the bath until the mercury in the
thermoinelor rises to 460°, and no longer, that
being the heat at which the knife (supposing
it to be made of the best English cast steel)
will be sufficiently tempered. The advantages
attending this method are obvious ; the heat
is equally applied to the whole; and the work-
man, instead of attending to the color of each
blade, has only to observe the thermometer.

It has been found that steel, for Certain uses,
is suffici- ntly tempered long before it is heated
to produce any change of color, a circumstance
which gives additional value to the process by
a thermometer. The knife-edges attached to
a pendulum described by Capt. Kater. {Pltil.
Trans., 1818, p. 38.) were forged by Mr. Stod-
art from a piece of fine wootz [a variety
known as Indian steel, usually containing a
small percentage of tungsten, and from which
the famous Damascus sword blades were
supposed to be made]. They were carefully
hundred, and tempered in the bath at 430° ;
on trial they were found too soft. They were
a second time hardened, and then heated to
21'^. The intention was to increase the heat
from that point, trying the temper at the ad-
vance bf about every ten degrees. In the
present instance this was not necessary, the
heat of boiling water proving to be the exact
point at which the knife-edges were admirably
tempered. It is highly probable that steel, for
many uses, may be sufficiently tempered iu a
range so extensive as from 212° to 430p, and,
by the thermometer, all the intervening de-
grees may be certainly ascertained. But it is
not the temperature only, but also the time
during which the steel is exposed to it, which
influences its hardness or temper.

What may be the changes effected in the
molecular constitution of steel by the opera-
tion of hardening is an important, but a very
difficult and undecided question ; that they are
considerable, there cud be no doubt, but that
they extend beyond mechanical arragemeut,
and affect chemical composition, according to
the notions of Karsteu, is a theory which re-
quires much more satisfactory proof than it
has hitherto received ; nor are the changes
which other substances undergo by a similar
operation in any way illustrative of or applica-
ble to those of steel, the electro-magnetic
properties of which are not less remarkable
than the coarser mechanical changes which it
sustains, and which are in all probability some-
way related to each other, and to the more
abstruse causes of crystalline peculiarities.
There is certainly in many points an aualogy
between uuannealed or suddenly cooled glass
and tempered or hardened steel, and the extra-
ordinary molecular and crystalline peculiarities
of glass, when more correctly understood, may,
perhaps, tend to throw some light upon the
more obscure subject of steel, but as yet this is
not the case. It is, however, by no means un-
common to find the same unstable arrangement
of particles and inequality of tension in a
muss of hardened steel, as in a lump of glass
which ban solidified in cold water ; from the
surface to the interior, successive crusts or
coats of variable texture and hardness present
themselves. Sometimes a steel die, after it has
been tor some time hardened and apparently
safe, will split with an audible report, and its

* Thai, tliu color produced "n the surface of heated sled
i» tlm effuct ol' oxyilauon, is proved from tli'e circumstance
Lliat when stuel is heated and suffered io cool iifader mer-
cury or oil, none of the colors appear ; nor do lliey when
It la heated In hydrogen or nitrogen.

fracture will then exhibit a soft core covered

by sue.- - or layers, increasing in

i the center towards the exterior.

In addition to the difficulties ftrisiug ■

with which he ha.- to deal, and the
changes of texture, il not «»t composition which
ii has necessai il I to in the vari-

ous operation ibg Ibe im

Irom the punch iu th i press, the manufacturer
ol dies for n iwther ob-

stacle to contend with, which is the necessity
ol keepingthe face or work ol the die perfectly
clean und freo from scales and o^ydusement, ao
thai it may uol only be without any obvious
blemish, but present that peculiar velvety hue
which .so much enhances the beauty b'l the
spbsi quent impressions in gold, silver,, or cop-
peV : to this end tin1 chorcoal iu which the die
is imbedded, when it is heated previous to
hardening, mast be carefully looked to ; it
should be animal charcoal, and cyanoueii, if
present, is rathe1? favorable than otherwise to
the ultimate result; moisture, air. potassium,
sulphur, and other things sometimes present in
charcoal, are injurious ; and when the die is at
a proper heat aud ready to be plunged into the
hardening cistern, or submitted to the sudden
action of a gush of water, all contact of air
with the lace of the die must be scrupulously
avoided. Protecting pastes are seldom of
much use.

The degree of hardness attainable by steel
will depend upon the he.it to which il had beeu
raised, and the coldness of the Witter or other
medium into which it is plunged ; so that
when very cold water cannot be procured, the
die or other art cle must be heated proportion-
ately high ; a dull red heat into water at 34°,
a cherry red into water at 50°, an orange heat
into water at 80°, and a dull white heat into
water at 100°. produce nearly the same effects ;
but the real hardness attained in water which
is warm never equals that given by cold water ;
a red heat and water at 45° is the most desir-
able for die hardening ; and although by sub-
sequent tampering the die may, if necessary, be
brought down, or softened, it is always safest
to give it, if possible, its due hardness by the
first operation. The risk of injuring the face
of a die by oxydizement or scaling, or of burn-
ing the die, as it is usually called, increases
greatly with a high temperatuie, and this is
another reason why, in this particular branch, a
moderate heat and very cold water is greatly
to be preferred to a higher heat and warmer
water. The hardening of steel when iu thin
bars, or other regular form, and where extreme
cleanliness of surface is dispensed with, is
comparatively an easy an :1 certain operation.

The aspect of steel when so broken as to
exhihit a clean fracture, varies from an uniform
silky, and even surface of an almost silvery
whiteness, to a fine or even coarsegrained
texture, of a more blue or iron-like aspect ; the
finer-grained varieties are generally preferred,
but no very important or at least unerring con-
clusions respecting its quality can be drawn
either from texture or color. The microscope,
however, enables" us to observe some remark-
able peculiarities in steel, not only iu its vary
ing texture as it comes from the manufacturer,
but also before and after hardening. The fact
of its dimunition of density after hardening, or
in other words, the increase of bulk which it
then sustains, has long been known. Steel, of
the specific gravity of 7. 738, was found by
Hawksbee to be thus reduced to 7.7P4. Brisson
tound the density of good English steel, to be
increased by hammering from 7.833 to 7.872.
After hardening, the former had decreased to
7.816, and the latter to 7.818. Dr. Thomson
found the density of good blistered-steel to be
7.8*23; when heated to redness and suddenly
plunged into cold water its density was reduced
to 7.747. The specific gravity of a piece of
cast-steel he found = 7.8227 ; but when hard-
ened only = 7.7532. [Inorg. Ghem., i. 497.) I
have found even greater differences ; and, in
fact, the higher the heat to which the steel is
raised, and the colder the medium in which it
is cooled, the greater will be the resulting dif-
ference of density ; for it is probable that the
increased bulk attained by the steel under the
expansive influence of heat, is retained by the
suddenly cooled mass, and hence the peculiar
state of tension into which it must be thrown
when it has ultimately cooled down to the
temperature of the atmosphere ; and, indeed,
it is surprising that masses of steel, which
have undergone the process of hardening, are
not more brittle and uncertain than experience
proves them to be. According to Regnault,
the mean specific heat of soft steel is 0.1165 ;
that of hardened steel, 0.1175.

The quality of steel is sometimes tested by
washing over its clean surface with dilute nitric
acid, which ought to produce an uniform grey
or blackish color; if the steel is imperfect,
and contains veins orpins of iron, they become.
evident by their difference of color,' When
some particular kinds of iron or steel are thus
tested, a mottled appearance is produced, as if
it were composed ol layers or wires of iron and
steel welded together ; hence is supposed to
arise the peculiar character of the celebrated
Damascus sword-blades.

On a New Sulphid of Carbon.

Low, a German chemist, has described anew
sulphid of carbon obtained by the action of an
in of sodium upon the bisulphid. When
eemi fluid amalgam of sodium is shaken with
bisulphid of carbon in a well-corked bottle the
teoiperature of the mixture rises, and the pro-
cess is complete, when after repeated addition
of the bisulphid heat is no longer evolved. If
the mixture be then thrown into water, a
blood-red solution is formed, which, after filter-
ing, contains much mercury; bypassing sul-
phureted hydrogen for Some time into the
solution, this may be removed. The dark-red
solution is then to be poured into dilute chlor-
hydric acid with constant stirring, A flocky
red substance is separated which aggregates toa
tough resin, while much sulphureted hydrogen
is given off. The resinous mass ia to be
washed continuously with hot water os long as
it smells of sulphureted hydrogen. On cool-
ing it becomes brittle, and then yields a violet-
brown glistening power which muy be purified
by solution in bisulphid of carbon, filtration and
evaporation i The new sulphid is but slightly
soluble in alcohol and ether, but is readily
soluble in bisulphid of carbon with a red color.
It dissolves iu the pure alkalies, as well as
their carbonates, with partial decomposition,
but appears to be taken up by alkaline sulphids
without alteration. Concentrated sulphuric
acid dissolves it with a red color and water
precipitates it from this solution. Nitric acid
of 1.5 attacks it violently and appears to form
a new acid. Heated in a closed tube to 100°,
the new sulphid melts to a tough resin, and re-
mains in this state alter the temperature rises
to 150°. Sulphureted hydrogen is then given
off. At 200° an amorphous yellow body sub-
limes, and on further heating much voluminous
carbon remains. Analysis gave for the new
body the formula C3 Ss H- The author explains
its formation by the following equations :

I. 2Ca S4 + NaHg=2NaC* Sa + NaS . HgS.

II. 2NaC2 S3 + NaS . HgS + HS

=2NaC* S3 + NaS - HS + HgS.

III. 2NaCa S3 4- NaS . HS + 3HC1
=3NaCl + 2HS + 2HC3 S3 .

Low regards the body Ca S3 as a radical analo-
gous to cyanogen or methyl. The compounds
of this radical with the alkaline metals are
dark red to black and easily soluble in water ;
those with the heavy metals are brown or black
precipitates. — Wittstein's Yiertdtjahresbericht,
1865, vol: 14, p 483.

Oil Boring in Colusa County.— We are
indebted to M. S. Whiting, in 1863 State Sen-
ator from this city, for some information about
oil boring at Oil Center, Colusa county, twenty-
three miles in the foot-hills of the Contra
Costa range, about 200 feet above the level of
the Sacramento river, at the town of Colusa,
which is twenty-three miles distant eastward.
He is engaged with several gentlemen of this
city in boring a well, which is now down 460
feet, and which has cost so far $30,000. The
greater part of the distauce the auger has
passed through sandstone and shale. At a
depth of fifty feet a vein of lubricating cil was
struck; at 112 feet another vein ; 217 another,
and at 361 feet some shale, with the new color,
known as Humboldt Blue. At 196 feet and at
380 feet again, specimens of petrified oak wood
were found. The boring is still in progress.
The well .s filled with a strong salt water, the
supply of which is not known, no attempt hav-
ing been made to pump the well for fear of in-
juring it. Through this salt water there are
frequent escapes of gas, which throw the water
out of the well. For a period of thirty days
while the auger was passing from a depth of
175 to one of 260 feet, the water rose three
feet about 3 p. m., and again at 6 p. M.. and
soon after fell to the ordinary level. There is
no known explanation for this tidal movement.
After the auger passed a depth of 260 feet no
tide was observed. In Antelope Valley .eighteen
miles north of Oil Center, there is a salt pond,
and in the vicinity is Salt Creek, which is satu<-
rated with salt about June, and becomes en-
tirely dry in August, and during the rainy sea-
son hiis a barely perceptible saline flavor. The
less the water the greater the proportion of
salt. In Bear Valley, six miles west of Oil
Center, a large deposit of sulphur has been
found, and it is said that some has been sold
to merchants iu San Francisco. — Alia.

Barbarous Laws. — As a specimen of the
barbarity of some English laws, it is recorded
that recently au old man committed suicide,
being unable to undure the loss of his wife.
He was buried at midnight, in contumely and
disgrace, his property confiscated to the Crown,
and his daughter left penniless.

A story is told. of a Quaker volunteer who
was in a skirmish. Coming in pretty close
contact with one of the enemy, he remarked,
•Friend, it's unfortunate, but thee stands just
where I am going to shoot,' and blazing away,
down came the obstruction.

244

Wm Pining mi Mmtiiis f tm.

SALES OP TEE WUEK

Friday, April IS.

AFTERNOON SESSION.

276 shs Ophir at 85n@825 per foot.
72 shs Ophir at 850@835 per foot, s 3.
24 shs Ophir at 845 per foot, b 16.
36 shs Ophir at 825®830 per foot, s 30.
24 shs Ophir at 850 per foot, b S.
18 shs Yellow Jacket at 84 @975perft

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 850 per foot, S 10.

2 shs Yellow Jacket at 840 per foot, s 3.
8 shs Yellow Jacket at 840 per foot, b 3.

6 shs Yellow Jacket at 840 per foot, b 10.
10 shs Choliar-Potosi at 375 per foot, b 30.

6 shs Chollar-Potosl at 365 per foot
80 shs Daney at 14 per foot
80 shs Daney at 15 per foot, b 30.

2 shs Belcher at 360 per foot

5 shs Belcher at 370 per foot, b 30.

5 shs Belcher at 360 per foot b 5.
13 shs Imperial at 146@148 per share.
15 shs Imperial at 150@152 per share, b 30.
15 shs Imperial at 147@147J£ per share, s 30

5 shs Imperial at 148 per share, s 3.
100 shs Exchequer at 10 per foot
18 shs Exchequer at 10 per share, s 3-

3 shs Empire M k M Co. at 20U per sh.

1 sh Empire M <t M Co. at 200 per sh, b 5
20 shs Sierra Nevada atS^ per share.

Amount of sales 5 £0,190 00

Saturday , April 14*

132 shs Ophir at 855@8660 per loot
48 shs Ophir at S60 per foot, s 3.
12 shs Ontair at 865 per foot b 3.
48 shs Ophir at 850 per foot, s 30.

12 shs Ophir at 865 per foot, b 10.

10 shs Choliar-Potosi at 365@36uper foot

2 shs Choliar-Potosi at 355 per foot, a 5.

2 shs Choliar-Potosi at 360 per foot, b 10.
5 shs Choliar-Potosi at 560 per foot, b 30.
27 shs Yellow Jacket at S30@8lO-per ft.

7 shs Yellow Jacket at830@610 per ft, s3.
10 shs Yellow Jacket at 820@850 per ft b 30#

5 shs Yellow Jacket at 820@825per ft, a 10
20 shs Daney at 14 per foot, s 3.

lsh Savage at 1095 per foot,
lsh Savage at 1110 per foot, b 3a
2 shs Belcher at 360 per foot, s 3.
lsh; Belcher at 380 per foot, b 3.

4 shs Crown Point at 1370 per foot, s 3,

4 shs Crown Point at 1375 per foot

2 shs Empire M. k M. Co. at 2 0 per sh, s 3
2 shs Empire M. k M. Co. at 200, b 5.

13 shs Empire M k M Co. at 200 per sh, b 10.
61 shs Overman at 73@80 per ft

60 shs Overman at 77j£@82}£ per foot, b 30.
25 shs Overman at74@83 per foot s 3.
15 shs Imperial at 149^ per share.
20 shs Imperial at H9'i per share, b 3.

6 shs Imperial at 149 per share, a 3.
10 shs Imperial at 153 per share, b 30.

40 shs Confidence at 39K@38V£ per share.

5 shs Bullion, at 113 per share, s 10.
20 shs Bullion at IVZ)£®115 per share.
10 shs Bullion at 110 per share, s 3.

5 shs Bullion at 105 per share, s 30.

lsh Cal Steam NavCoat574£ per ct
$10,000 Cal State 7 7/1 ct Bonds at 81 per cent
$10,000 Legal Tender Notes at 80c, b 30.
Amount of sales $136,493 00

Monday, April 141.

640 shs Ophir at 850@860 per foot.
156 shs Ophir at S50@S65 per foot, B 3.

60 shs Ophir at 850 per foot s 5.

12 shs Ophir at 855 per foot, b 3.

60 shs Ophir at 870@875 per foot b 30.

60 shs Ophir at 85:t@S55 per share, s 30.
120 shs Daney at 1 5 per foot, b 30.

40 shs Daney at 14 per share, s 3

40 shs Daney at 14 per foot

l4shs Yellow Jacket at 835@850 per foot.
2 shs Yellow Jacket at 830 per foot, s 3.

5 shs Belcher at 36D^@362 per foot
2 shs Belcher at S72K Per foot, b 30-

4 shs Alpha, G H, at 440 per foot, s 30.

4 shs Alpha, G, H., at 450 per foot.

8 shs Hale & Norcross at 920 per foot s 3.
lsh Choliar-Potosi at 362!^ per foot

SO shs Overman at 77JJ@SO per ft.

25 shs Overman at 81@85 per foot, b 30

10 shs Overman at 80 per foot, s 10.

20 shs Exchequer at 10i£ per share, b 5.

63 she Exchequer, at 10 per share, s 3,

6 shs Real del Monte at 4 per share.
20 shs Imperial at 150(3151 per share.

5 shs Confidence at 38>£ per share.
10 shs S F Gas Co at 100 per cent

Amount of sales $112,875 00

Tuesday, April 17.

348 shs Ophir at8i5@870 per loot
72 shs Ophir at 875@S65 per foot, b SO.
36 shs Ophir at 850 per foot, b 5.
12 shs Ophir at 845 per foot, s 3.

8 shs Choliar-Potosi at 362>£@337J£ per ft.
10 shs Choliar-Potosi at 365@366 pr ft, b 10.

5 shs Choliar-Potosi at 360 per foot, b 5.

5 shs Chollar-Potosl at 365 per foot, b 30.
88 shs Daney at 13>£@14 per foot.

19 shs Yellow Jacket at S40@82O per foot

7 Bhs Yellow Jacket at 840@850 per ft, b 30

6 shs Yellow Jacket at 820@S35 per ft b 6.
4 shs Yellow Jacket at 820@840 per ft b 10.
8 shs Yellow Jacket at 825@835 per tt s3.

1 sh Yellow Jacket at 830 per foot b 3.

4 shs Yellow Jacket at 825@820 per ft, a 30
6 shs Hale k Norcross at 920 per foot

2 shs Hale k Norcross ai 920 Der ft, b 3.
1 sh Belcher at 360 per foot

4 ahs Empire M & M Co. at s95©192}£ pr sh.
10 ahs Imperial at 152@155 per share.

6 shs Imperial at 153 per share, b 6.
73 ahs Overman at 80j£@80 per foot
10 shs Overman at 82)£ per foot b 10.

5 sha Overman at 80 per ft, a 30.
50 shs Exchequer at 10 per foot, a 3.
25 shs Bullion at 103Q105 per share.
35 shs Bullion at 100 per share, a 3.

5 shs Bullion at 105 per share, b 30. '

20 shs Confidence at 38 per share.

30 shs Spring Valley W W, at 67 per cent

AFTERNOON SESSION.

1 ahs Yellow Jacket at 830 per foot, b 6.

From the Stock Circular of Associated Brokers of the S. F. Stock & Exchange Board.

San Francisco, Saturday Morning, April 21, 1866.
The money market presents rather more activity, owing in part to
the opening up of trade with the interior, and the inauguration of a
number of enterprises requiring the immediate use of considerable
capital. Bates of interest are, however, unchanged, and still rule at
1@X% T#cent. per month in Bank.

Receipts of gold aqd silver from the mining districts, since the date
of our last reference, amounted to $1,850,000, making an aggregate
thus far, for the current month, of $2,700,000.

Shipments of treasure from Nevada are increasing, and during the
month of April will, probably, exceed those of any former like period
since September last.

Bullion is abundant, occasioned mainly by the light requirements for
shipments East, and gold bara have been dull this week at 840@850.
Silver is also in less request, and bars of average fineness may be
quoted at %@12£ *$ cent, premium.

The deposits of gold and silver at the Branch Mint in this city dur-
ing the past quarter (ending March 31st) amounted to $3,087,308.04.
The gold coinage (mainly double eagles) was 2,549,000, and the silver
coined amounted to $206,838. The receipts of gold were, in part, as
follows: From California, $1,707,772.63 ; from Idaho, $338,472 ; from
Montana, $198,574.44, and from Oregon, $131,911.36. From Nevada
$164,265.36 was received in silver.

The Mining Share market has exhibited rather less animation since
Saturday last, and the aggregate sales are lighter than for some time
past. Some stocks have been subjected to a material decline, while
others are in better favor and are firmly held at the close. Advices
from Nevada are, for the most part, favorable, and a large number of
mills are now kept constantly employed.

Crown Point rose to $1,375, ex-dividend, receded to $1,350, rallied
to $1,370, and then sold at $1,365. During the week ending 14th
instant, 783 tons of ore were extracted. The south drift (main lode)
dow 290 feet from the north line, and 190 feet south of south incline
continues to look very promising, the body of ore widening and of
good quality. More than 3,000 tons of ore will be reduced this month
and the receipts of bullion will probably equal those of March. It is
thought that more ore is now disclosed than at aDy former period iu
the history of the mine.

Savage has been well maintained, and some 40 feet were dealt in,
advancing from $1,095 to $1,120, and sellingyesterday at $l,110@l,100.
During the week ending 14th instant, 266 tons of ore were hoisted to
the surface, as follows : 28^ tons first-class, from the old North Potosi
chimney, valued at $250 per ton ; 186 tons, 2d-claes, valued at $35 per
ton, and 51 tons, 3d-class, at $20 per ton. In the upper levels
the reserves left from former workings still contain a small amount of
fair ore. A small opening was made last week in the 6th level,
but the drifts have now reached the best ore seam lying to the east,
and a large quantity of ore will soon be taken from the mine. Work
has been commenced upon the main shaft from the 6th level for a Dew
Btation 100 feet deeper.

Gould & Curry met with small sales, receding to 900, seller 30, and
closing at $925 asked. There is no new feature in this claim. Drifting
continues vigorously north and south from the 4th station. Receipts of
bullion during the first half of this month exceeded $80,000, and the
company's mill is reducing an average of about 100 tons of ore per day.

Hale & Norcross has been sold within a range of 920@930, closing
at $945@950. Some 1,550 tons of ore were crushed last month, yield-
ing $64,092, or an average of $41.35 per ton. The company are now
employing three mills, and hoisting 50 to 60 tons of ore per day. The
7th level is said to be lookiug as well as ever. The incline being
sunk from that level is prospecting at the rate of 2^ feet per day.

Yellow Jacket rose from £810 to $850, receded to $810, and closed
yesterday at $760@770. The entire cost of crushing 2,317 tons of ore
at the company's mill last month was $11 per ton. During the week
ending April 2d, 1,142 tons were extracted. The lower level, south
mine, is said to disclose a body of ore 30 to 35 feet wide.

Ophir has attracted considerable attention, and nearly 400 feet were
dealt in, advancing from $845 to $865, receding to $792>£, rallying to
$825, and selling yesterday at $775@765. Latest telegraphic advices
state that the mine continues to present a flattering appearance, and that
the body of ore in the 9th gallery is widening and improving in qaal.
ity as ascended upon. Recent returns from different mills will, it is
thought, show an average of $90 per ton for most of the ore crushed^
Receipts of bullion since 1st inst., amounted to $73,000.

Choliar-Potosi has been in less request, and about 250 feet were
sold, steadily declining from $365 to $307)^, and closing at $305@314.
In drifting south from the lower stope of the Bajazette ground, a body
of good ore, nearly eight feet wide, has been met with. There is no
improvement to note in any other portion of the mine. The drift from
the new shaft is now id some 240 feet. DuriDg the week ending 13th
inst., 913^ tons of ore were sent to Custom mills.

Alpha is dull and inactive, and small sales have been made at $450
@425 per foot, closing at $425 asked. The debt of the company at this
time ex